Chilton Diner

17 Front St, Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring DH4 6LR, United Kingdom
+44 191 385 2222
$$$ Cafe , Restaurant
(93 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Chilton Diner, a charming café nestled in the heart of Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring. Located at 17 Front St, this cozy spot is not just another place to grab a bite; it’s a local treasure that has captured the hearts of residents and travelers alike.

Upon entering Chilton Diner, you’ll be immediately embraced by its friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff who go above and beyond to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of delightful. The café offers a spacious seating area, perfect for families, friends, or even a quiet moment to yourself with a great cup of coffee.

What sets Chilton Diner apart is its mouth-watering menu, featuring a variety of hearty British dishes that cater to all tastes. One of the stars of the menu is the renowned Belly Buster breakfast, a feast that comes highly recommended from regular patrons for its impressive quantity and outstanding quality. Imagine a plate piled high with perfectly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, and golden hash browns, all sourced from local suppliers where possible. You can almost taste the love and care put into each dish!

For those seeking something a little different, the mince and dumplings is a highlight that many customers rave about, with one taking to heart that "if you haven't tried it, you're absolutely missing out!" Another popular choice is the hot beef sandwich, featuring a generous portion of tender beef that melts in your mouth, served with homemade chips that are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Each dish is crafted to satisfy, making it easy to understand why repeat visitors keep coming back.

But the delicious food is only half the experience! Customers have noted the café's excellent service, with one patron, P Arnold, remarking on how quickly and pleasantly the staff rectified a minor problem, demonstrating their commitment to customer satisfaction. Others share experiences of fantastic service while waiting for the AA, where they were met with good grub and a nice coffee to enjoy while being cared for by attentive staff.

Chilton Diner also caters to those on the go with takeaway options, making it easy to enjoy restaurant-quality meals anywhere. As Zena Aris-Sutton (affectionately known as Zena bob) mentions, this café stands out for its large and tasty baked potatoes, a comforting choice for any meal of the day.

Whether you are a local or just passing through, Chilton Diner provides a unique combination of exceptional food, warmth, and friendliness that truly captures the essence of community dining. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem – stop in for a meal and be part of the inviting Chilton Diner family. You won't regret it!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Sunday

Closed

93 Reviews
Kevin Hewitt

11 Sep 2025

Excellent food very friendly staff they don’t want to take card payments but they will take it. I will certainly use this CAFE again

P Arnold

12 Aug 2025

We always order the Belly Buster breakfast. The quality and quantity of the food is outstanding. Today I would like to address the customer service and delivery driver. We had a slight problem with our breakfast so called the diner to inform them. The lady that answered the phone was absolutely lovely and rectified the problem immediately in a friendly and professional manner. The replacement was sent out and arrived in just a few minutes. The deliver driver is an absolute star. Super friendly and always smiling. All in all we couldn't be happier customers. What an absolute gem Chilton Diner is !!

Guy McAulay

09 Jul 2025

Visited here when waiting on the AA coming out. I received very pleasant service, good grub and a nice coffee. I would recommend to anyone passing through Chilton.

Hannah Jayne

01 Jul 2025

I have ordered from Chilton Diner more times than I’d care to admit but I can say with my full heart that I’ve never once been disappointed with their food . There mince and dumplings is phenomenal and I’d recommend it to anyone who I’m with!! If you haven’t tried it, your absolutely missing out

Zena Aris-Sutton (Zena bob)

12 Jun 2025

Nice cafe, takeaway. Friendly helpful staff. Had baked potato, was big and tasty. Lots of seating too.

James kelso (James)

03 Jun 2025

Tried this place for a breakfast sandwich bacon, egg, hashbrown, very nice. I've been back since and had chicken curry rice and chips which was lovely with homemade chips and a decent curry Hot beef sandwiches are very good too, nicec chunky portion of beef. I would certainly recommend a visit or they do delivery too

Steven Nixon

30 May 2025

Service was really good, breakfast was delicious, sausages weren't my favourite but that's my opinion, still ate them, they weren't not nice by any means, but I've had better. Only issue was seemed to take a long time to get served, as if they are concentrating on orders before sitty downers. Place is clean and friendly. Food is great. Chill on a Sunday for ya brekkie, no issues. Could be a five but only let down by the waiting time. And I think its gotta be summit special for a five star. All that said, I'll be back. Lovely place

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