Retro No 9 Café​ Stockton-on-Tees

Hidden retro gem near the flea market with cheap breakfasts, homemade cakes & proper vintage escape in Stockton.
A Tees Explorer Feature by Tees Vision Media​​

Stockton's vintage hidden gem. Famous for homemade cakes and proper retro vibes. Captured by Tees Vision Media.

Retro No 9 Cafe ​– Stockton’s Vintage Hidden Gem

I’m always on the lookout for good value food. Stockton definitely isn’t short of cheap cafés if you know where to look. One place I only discovered recently is Retro No.9.

Tucked right at the entrance to the Stockton flea market with a cobbled street and old barn-style doors. You could easily walk past if you’re not paying attention.But step inside and it’s a completely different world. Friendly staff greet you in one of the most genuinely retro café spaces I’ve come across. It’s not forced or themed. It just feels natural. Like the place grew into what it is over time.

Great value food and treats​​​

Hearty homemade meals that fill you up without breaking the bank. Cheap as chips breakfasts that hit the spot every time.

Vintage shop right inside the cafe​​​

Records, lamps, old tech, quirky bits and pieces. You can have a mooch around while your food is being prepared.

Afterwards​​

Wander through the flea market next door. Pick up something you didn’t even know you wanted.

Where to Find Retro No. 9 Cafe​

Some more detials on Retro No. 9 including google map location and more.

  • Address / location: ​​
    Retro No. 9 Cafe
    ​9 Finkle Street , Stockton-on-Tees,
    TS18 1AR
  • Opening Hours: ​ Mon–Sun: 9am–4pm

  • Food & Drinks: ​Hearty homemade food including full English breakfasts, pie and chips, Sunday dinners and daily specials.

  • Parking: ​Public car parks available nearby in Stockton town centre.

  • Nearby: ​Close to Green Dragon Yard, Stockton flea market and the waterfront park.

Inside ​ Retro No. 9

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I’m Jamie Kenley, founder of Tees Vision Media.

My journey began right here, documenting interesting places and cool things to do in Teesside. Today, I use that same passion to provide professional video production, photography & Social Media for businesses across the region.

Tees Explorer is my way of giving back, using my media production skills to highlight hidden gems like Retro No. 9 and helping more people discover what’s on our doorstep.

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