Vegan
Take-out
Bakery
Breakfast
Home-baked goods. Relocated from Ferryhill. 200 yards off Junction 61 A1 (M). Reported fully vegan June 2024. Open Wed-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat 10:00-16:00. Closed Sun-Tue.
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Last update on 30 May 2025 by hack_man
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Added by Calnic78 on 14 Jul 2021
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38 Reviews
First Review by lou_milli
mariamc27
Points +2316
Amazing place and owner - Edit
The owner is so friendly and obviously so passionate about what he does. I had a coffee and cake to sit in which was delicious (and made with his homemade jam!) and brought some sausage rolls and mince pies home. There’s so much choice - I’ll definitely be back to try some pizza and a roast!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-13
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kathrynmoir
Points +449
Bread and cake heaven - Edit
Absolutely loved this little bakery/cafe where I could have stayed for hours and eaten everything!! The owner is an amazing baker as well as a lovely and interesting person. For the first time in 5 years (since going vegan) we had proper scones with jam and cream. Also the best garlic bread I’ve ever had!! We had only planned for cake but decided to sample a whole range of goodies and even brought a bag back to our hotel. We live 4 hours down the A1 but I’m genuinely tempted to make a specific trip to one of the evening meals!! 10/10
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-18
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AlfieRC
Points +286
absolute gem - Edit
what can I say that the other reviews haven't already said? we made a detour off the m1 to grab some brunch and cakes to go and I will be doing so every time I'm up this way again! owner was gorgeous, it was also his birthday (happy birthday!). he has every kind of bread you could want which he will whip into any form you could imagine. we had the fresh minestrone soup and olive focaccia (which has ruined me for all other focaccia, truly).
Read moreloads of on street parking around too.
Pros: friendly, amazing service, can make anything
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darrpeds
Points +52
Vegantastic - Edit
Honeyman takes the time to gather and provide the perfect ingredients to make a splendor of succulent tasty treats 😋
Read morePros: Indulgence of taste buds, Fine feeding ☺️, Care and effort
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BusterV
Points +62
From Bowburn with love.... - Edit
I called in for a pot of tea and a pie and left feeling quite elated. A range of freshly baked loaves along with pies, pasties, sausage rolls, cakes and so on exceeded my expectations by a country mile. Also, the small shop arrangement with sort of two plus two indoor tables and outdoor picnic tables is about to be extended by a new conservatory.
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parttimebuddha
Points +473
Essential stop - Edit
We found Honeymans on happy cow and planned a stop on the way to the in-laws. What a lovely find. Very friendly chap as everyone says. Very busy with lots of locals calling in for bakery items. I had a perfectly strong Americano with oat and the Tofu with toast. We bought several items for takeaway including some pies and pastries. The sourdough looked amazing. Just 3 tables inside and one picnic table outside.
Read moreLovely atmosphere like visiting a friend's house as you are pretty much in their lounge.
It's just a few mins off the A1 same junction as Durham services - I know where I would rather be. We parked at the coop over the road but it does say parking limited to half hour. There is plenty of on street parking close.
Oh someone popped in and asked for pancakes which I think were not on that days menu but he cooked them anyway.
Pros: Friendly chap - Malcolm , The food! , Excellent coffee
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MorganRafter
Points +32
Lovely little place - Edit
What a lovely place to grab a bite to eat! So many amazing options, all at fantastic prices!
Read moreWe tried the pasty of the day and the apple turnovers, along with some hot drinks. The food was so tasty we left with an extra pasty to go!
Definitely going to be back again. 😊
Pros: Delicious food, Lots of choices, Amazing and fair pricing
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1Debbie
Points +194
One of my favourite ever cheesecakes!! - Edit
I found this gem on Happycow and I am so glad I convinced my family to go and visit while on a family holiday nearby, The owner was super friendly and chatty. It turns out he comes from an area close to us so we had a lovely old chat.
Read moreThe food was so cheap, and tasted so good. I had a vegan bridie (a local delicacy from my hometown; a Scottish pasty), a raspberry cheesecake and a fruit scone to takeaway for later. The cheesecake was so creamy and soft and tasted delicious! The scone was delightful. The bridie was fab too.
I would wholeheartedly recommend this place to anybody nearby.
Pros: Lovely owner, Tasty food, cheap!
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Travels_in_Reggie
Points +4531
Honeymans - Edit
Fantastic little bakery with the friendliest owner. Super welcoming and chatty, it felt like I was a visiting a friend. As well as bakery items, they do have hot meals too (I believe only on certain days). I arrived quite late so some items had sold out, but I took away some delicious bagels and a slice of cake. Look forward to going back and trying the hot meals, it was clear from my conversation with the owner how much care and effort they put into making them. Free on street parking around the corner.
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JadeyBee
Points +342
UNBLOODY REAL HIDDEN GEM - Edit
Right, so… I’m up here in Durham seeing family and looking on HappyCow for a vegan friendly place in town for lunch… and lo & behold, this little baby pops up that happens to be on my actual route from Ferryhill to Durham!
Read morePopped in to buy two cakes, and truly my eyeballs popped out of my head when I walked in!! The kindest man behind the counter, the cutest little (what I think) is literally a house that’s been converted into a little cafe, and THE most beautiful cheesecake I chose, plus a choc and orange cake!! Will be coming here every time I’m up now! 😱😻
Pros: Friendly owner , Unreal fully vegan cakes
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bernadette
Points +17
Delicious as usual. - Edit
We are so lucky to have this place on our doorstep. Our favourite lunch is a focaccia sandwich with a simple tomato filling. It’s divine. We have had cakes, pastries, bagels and bread at various times and have never been disappointed.
Read morePros: Quality of food, Range of breads etc , Friendliness of owner
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AliceNevard
Points +526
My favourite bakery - Edit
Honeymans is my local bakery and I'm so grateful it's fully vegan! That do a range of breads, pastries and cakes - and have even started serving hot food such as curry and soup. My favourite thing to buy is the foccacia.
Read morePros: Veagn, A range of food options , Tasty
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Jenlrob
Points +34
Unexpected find - Edit
Delightful vegan cafe, friendly staff and excellent baked goods. Had pizza followed by a delicious caramelised semolina Indian dessert called halwa which was superb. Took home the flapjack and a vanilla cream slice. The slice was heavenly. The menu is always changing, evening events offered, wish I lived nearer. Worth a visit.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Friendly people , Reasonable price
Cons: Small inside but expanding soon
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JoDandelion
Points +731
Delicious pasties, excellent value - Edit
It was quite unexpected to find an entirely vegan cafe in Bowburn! It was very small and seemingly ran by just one person but was quite charming. They have plans to expand the premises out in the future.
Read moreThe food was absolutely divine. There were various pasties to choose from - steak pie, sausage roll and a Scottish pasty that I forgot the name of, and I also had a pastrami sandwich. Tasted so good that non vegans probably wouldn't know the difference!
Also had the best scone with jam and cream that I've had as a vegan - absolutely delicious!
They also sold homemade bread and entire cakes.
Coming from southern England, I was gobsmacked by how cheap everything was. Is this just how the North is?? We got pasties and puddings and drinks for two people plus bread and a couple of extra pastries to take home and it came to just £30!
Pros: Amazing food , Very friendly , Incredible value
Cons: A little bit cramped to sit, better when bigger
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purplecat81
Points +13
Amazing place so lucky to have this in Durham - Edit
Never disappoints! Been a few times for takeaway and once before for proper sit down meal, which I love to do! This time was also great! Really enjoyed a chick*n salad sandwich on a freshly baked baguette and the new to Saturday's waffle bowl! Wow - a little bowl made of waffle with kiwi, banana, Chantilly cream and candied nuts. We struggled to decide what to have as so much yummy variety so decided on takeaway (tex mex meat feast pizza and chickn and sweetcorn pie which we just had for tea, also delicious) and sourdough loaf for later too. Amazing food that feeds the soul! Lovely fairtrade drinks too enjoyed my raspberry karma drinks pop and will try a charitea next time. Also had a Dilston Psychic tea that was really nice. The owners passion about the food and ingredients makes for a very happy experience.
Read morePros: Fantastic variety of interesting food, Everything is delicious , Homely, friendly, happy atmosphere
Cons: None at all
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joseyg
Points +555
So good! - Edit
Lots of delicious breads and pastries, as well as soups. Great comfort food!
Read morePros: Bread, Pastries, Sandwiches
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BeverleyMartin
Points +120
NOW COMPLETELY VEGAN - Edit
Stumbled upon this plant based gem ages ago and thought I reviewed!!!! Amazing home made baguettes, sourdough, focaccia, pies, sandwiches, cakes, so much choice, lovely coffee, eat in takeaway right near A1 ….LOVED IT …forgot to take photos of cake but soup was amazing
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-24
Pros: All home made, Fabulous ingredients, Warm welcome
Cons: None, None, None
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DavidJudge
Points +17
Great every time - Edit
Bread, coffee and pies. Always great consistency in the quality and always service with a smile.
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Sazmosa
Points +347
So good! - Edit
Really lovely food and friendly staff. Happy to explain what their options are for the day.
Read moreYou are likely to go away with more than you thought!!
Pros: Completely vegan , I don't usually like pastry but I like theirs, Does low FODMAP flours
Cons: So good they sell out! , They don't deliver
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MouthyMackem
Points +844
Confused 😐 - Edit
It says its plant- based and vegan in the window, but it also has a sign outside saying they sell dairy ice cream 🍨. I found the set up odd - it’s a house made into a cafe. They didn’t really have anything left when we arrived. If you try it go early on a Saturday.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-29
Pros: Friendly service
Cons: Not certain this is vegan - it’s confusing , Small so not many tables , Pricey
hack_man
They got rid of the dairy ice cream quite a while back but haven’t removed the sign yet. I should mention it next time perhaps. Everything is totally vegan here, nowt to worry about 😀. I even think he’s ditched the honey so the listing was upped to vegan from veggie on Happy Cow. He did sell home-made honey but no longer I’m pretty sure. Yes indeed very frustrating as you have to get there early before all the good stuff sells out. I never learn 😂
Read moreMouthyMackem
Bit of a silly move not removing the big dairy ice cream sign 😅. I couldn’t really get much of a word in to ask him anything tbh- he is a talker ha. I could see he was selling dandelion honey, but he also had those bee houses to make honey in his garden too - yep, I was confused 😐
Read moreMouthyMackem
I will be back. Thanks for the heads up.
Read morehack_man
Aye, he’s a talker alright 😂. He’s a great lad. Might try and pop in this week to see what the crack is.
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AbiM
Points +5306
Chatty - Edit
Owner very chatty indeed. Sandwich made fresh in front of us. Very funny to see dairy milk if people pay 50p extra! Nice beetroot latte but next time would try a different drink. Scone ok but again might try a sandwich or pizza slice next time. Or pies to takeaway and share with others!!
Read morePS he says sometimes he is open after 4pm if he is baking, if you are calling by on the road might be worth a try anyway
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-25
Pros: Good to support a small local business
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JasiTingTing
Points +1292
Huge selection of freshly baked goods - Edit
Finally got to try freshly baked goods from Honeymans of Bowburn.
Read moreCouldn’t resist and bought a selection of different pizzas, bread. Shared them with my non vegan friends and they fully enjoyed them too!
Bread were so fresh most of them were still warm!
Only a few items not vegan, and they were pointed out to me.
Definitely worth the drive down ! 😍
Pros: Lots to choose from , Freshly baked
hack_man
Great to know about the new pizza menu. Might have to go back again very soon
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sebgoat
Points +114
I'll be back very soon! ❤️ - Edit
Found this absolute gem while on a work trip up north and I was amazed. What a fantastic lunch (soup & focaccia) and I had to get some treats to take away with me too! Will be back! 😋
Read morePros: The friendly man, The quality of the food, The range of food options
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Vegan_Grower
Points +235
Humongous Pies, great bread! - Edit
Proper independent bakery with the bread baked behind the counter, this place triggered my Greedy Gene because the pies, breads, savouries are so amazing. There's also home made jams, space to have a cuppa etc and a very friendly knowledgeable Baker. A bit off the beaten track and well worth the effort. Only a couple of things are not vegan and this was well pointed out.
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Thedfb888
Points +13
Visit and enjoy - Edit
Went there recently with my daughter and had a really nice sandwich. The coffee is recommended and the owner, Malcolm and his partner were friendly and welcoming. A developing cafe with an ethical stance - great, and thanks :)
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sj_the_vegan
Points +429
Amazing bakery - Edit
This place is almost entirely vegan with the random exception that the owner produces honey and also sells dairy ice cream, milks and Scottish Tablet.
Read moreWide range of savoury and sweet options including sandwiches, focaccia, pasty’s, pies and cakes.
Pros: Wide choice, Tasty, Fresh
Cons: Would be easier to go fully vegan
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madrad
Points +20
Delicious - Edit
Tastiest sandwiches. Loveliest cakes. Delightful conversations.
Read moreA gem!
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