Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms in Bradford

Can’t complain about staff they were brilliant, but the food was not worth the money, we had Yorkshire rarebit £17.95 It tasted like the bread had just been flattened and pressed into a small flat bowl topped with loads of cheese and stuck under a grill which the bread felt very hard to cut and quite solid it was topped with 3 half cherry tomatoes and a salad leaf (one) Not impressed We had come for the experience decided not to have the cakes as didn’t want to spend anymore money It’s not hard to make cheese on toast should of been better

Betty’s Ilkley is my favourite. I come every week. The food is delicious, the service exceptional and the staff are simply the best. Every staff member is kind, thoughtful and attentive. No where compares.

Lovely food and service but surroundings not a patch on Harrogate but still enjoyable. Enjoyed the scones and tea. Tables a little close to each other but didn't spoil things.

I call in here every time I come to visit an elderly relative. Usually I order a latte and a toasted scone. Great service, lovely food and a very pleasant and calm atmosphere. I am always happy to recommend

Ilkley branch always a favourite. Quickly shown to tables. Good menu selection, welcoming and friendly staff. Food ordered and arrived in good time, presentation excellent and tasting good, very good. Definitely good and worth the indulgence

Had been bought 2 x £30 gift vouchers so decided to use them in the Ilkley cafe Unusually there was no queue outside so we managed to get seated within 10 minutes. The atmosphere is buzzing, as I remember it pre-covid. Waitresses are attentive. Food is expensive for what you get but delicious. 2 x tea, 1 x coffee, 1 Prawn and salmon sandwich,side of Rosties, 1 x quiche and salad and 1 x fruit tart. £59.95. The lunch was marred upon taking the vouchers out of the wallet they came in to pay the bill. They are tucked in so you can just see their value on the front...no mention of any wording being on the reverse. To my embarrassment- 1 x £30 had expired.. There is an expiry date of 18 months on the back. These were bought for me for online and there is no mention to remove the vouchers and check terms and conditions on the reverse of the vouchers. Granted the voucher was 2 years old but they used to be valid indefinitely pre covid. The wsitress was apologetic but couldn't do anything. We paid the additional £30 and left. An email to customer services yielded a firm "nothing can be done ..they have expired." What a waste of hard-earned money for the buyer of my vouchers and money in the coffers for doing nothing for Bettys. Shame on you. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED... check the wording on the back of your gift voucher..they are now only valid 18 months from date of purchase.

Faultless coffee and Fat Rascals but the service was slow, very very slow. The staff all seemed very ill at ease, no smiles just frowns.

Food was very good, but overpriced. Service was attentive, but slow. Not apparent the recent closure had made much difference.

We visited here with our young baby and was so pleased we did. The staff were very friendly (even rocking the buggy so we could eat!) and the food was great. Would definitely recommend.

We always visit Bettys when we go to ilkley and have never been disappointed yet. We had the quiche, a ham sandwich and delicious cakes, enjoyed it all. I especially love their lemon & ginger tea. Our experience was dampened by an obviously tired waitress, but thankfully the fabulous Adam saved the day, Bettys, he is an asset to your business.

I love Betty's and try to visit whenever I am in Yorkshire. I have not been to Ilkley before. It is definitely more cramped than York or Harrogate but the service and food are just as good and there is the delicious shop attached.

We called in here for breakfast. Food, as ever, was vey good and or waiter, Adam very attentive. The only disappointment were the crumpets which were very thin, not a crumpet as I know it. Made them a little too crisp £90.45 for four was good value.

Called in this morning, after visiting the antiques fair. We usually eat at Bettys, when in Ilkley. We had a short wait for a table, & when seated we were served by a very helpful, & polite waitress, called Ruby, who answered my wifes questions, fully, & without any fuss, we ordered our food, & as usual, there is a bit of a wait, but today seemed to be a bit longer than usual, not sure why, because they weren`t very busy. As usual, the food, when it came was quality, the plates were hot, one of my pet hates is hot food on cold plates. Everything was delicious & we left very satisfied.

We went there for breakfast I thought it was over priced the full English breakfast we could have had much better elsewhere and much cheaper it was served with scrambled egg no option suggested the scrambled egg was the worst my husband had ever tasted speciality coffees at £5.95 a cup too expensive not even full cups will we go again certainly not. On the positive side the service was excellent pity the food fell short of our expectations

Called for lunch at Bettys Ilkley one of our favourite places for afternoon tea this time for lunch, we waited approximately 15 minutes, then we were seated near the window. We ordered fish chips and peas with latte coffee and the scone jam and cream recommend by Ruby the waitress to follow, everything was cooked fresh lovely meal and the ambience in the restaurant was great. Ruby the waitress went over and beyond ensuring everything was perfect. Would definitely recommend this lovely tea restaurant over and over again.

What an all round good experience, the customer service was first rate, friendly and helpful and the cakes were delicious. We enjoyed a very nice window seat too

We have eaten at Betty’s in Ikley on numerous occasions and have always enjoyed the food, atmosphere and the excellent service. Today we were greeted by a hostile and extremely rude and aggressive host. My husband is in a wheelchair and we were made to feel inferior to there usual clientele. I won’t be returning to Betty’s anymore

Atmosphere is good and staff very pleasant We went for a lunch as special treat. We had florentine Rosti which we have had before and really enjoyed. Unfortunately this time it was not very good. It was a big pile of cold undercooked tasteless grated potato. A blob of frozen spinach and a mushroom that you could not get a knife through. The egg was the only good thing. It was apparent that the food was not very fresh and definitely not good value. We have been to all the Bettys for many years but the quality of food is not as good as it used to be. It’s so very expensive too.

Just incredible. Food is sublime. Service is friendly, efficient and so helpful. There's a reason this is the most successful restaurant in Ilkley

A bit expensive for what you get, but the food was very good and decent size portions, Betty's is known for its teas, but it certainly won't be remembered for its coffee, ordered two latte's at the expensive price of £4.95 each, it was a small cup, which was only half full of liquid, the other half being froth and to top that it was only lukewarm, even though we asked for extra hot. They need to pop in to Bean Loved in Skipton, they will show you how to make a latte. It also took three attempts to get a glass of water, from three different waitresses, so in my opinion, only small issues, but these are basic things they should get right, just took the shine off a nice meal out.

There were seven of us (four boys) but we were quickly seated and given ample time to choose. The food was as lovely as ever and the service was friendly and excellent. When family visit they always want to visit. Adam was as charming as ever.

Visited today for lunch chose the special £25pp main drink and sweet trolley Mains were ok nothing special tbh The cakes were outstanding though after all it’s what they do best , lovely proper tea as well which provided 4 cups each from 2 pots great value Staff are always lovely my second visit and will return but only for tea and cake next time

I visited Betty’s yesterday with two friends for coffee & cake. I was shocked at the cost of their lattes……….£4.95. Now, I know it’s “Betty’s” BUT………..£4.95. Don’t get me wrong, it was nice, but, just “nice”. Service was great as was the cream scone, I won’t be rushing back……sorry.

I had an imperial breakfast which was underwhelming considering the cost. The poached egg avacado rosti wasn't great, the temperature was tepid and the avacado was brown. The other pastries were nice. Decor inside is dated.

Great location and wonderfully friendly staff. The food was delicious and it was nice to experience an old fashioned tradition. We will be back before Christmas for some more treats & to try some things we didn’t get to try on this visit.

Absolutely superb! We had the most brilliant breakfast ever - and the service, politeness and care was really, really good. True it was a bit pricey - £22 each - but this is Ilkley and everything is beautiful and pricy here. But it is well worth the effort to stop and eat at Bettys.

Three of us had breakfast here. Shown to our choice of table and order taken promptly. Two full English breakfasts with fried eggs and one with scrambled eggs. All very good, served very hot. The only downside were the scrambled eggs that were rather solid and unappetising. Good reaction to mentioning the scrambled eggs, they were taken off the bill. Friendly staff £60.50 for the three of us, good value

Very nice and upmarket experience. Always a longish queue whenever you go. Waitresses in Victorian attire. Delicious lunch in an old-fashioned genteel way. Nice shop though which one gets to the cafe. Wide variety of goodies can be bought in the shop. We stocked up on several delicious treats which we gave as gifts and also tried for the next few day. Their Florentines are to die for, as are their macaroons. Only gripe: they don't stay open until later (close at 5pm).Highly recommended.

Betty's is so popular that you almost always have to queue BUT they manage their queues very professionaly. Walking through a baker's shop brimming over with wonderful bread and scrumptious cakes you arrive into a surprisingly large restaurant, carefully planned seating and tasteful decor. The menu covers most tastes and hunger stages. We both chose a 'hot' dish and some fries. The service was a little on the slow side even considering the restaurant was full. The food was fine but the chips were under cooked and cold. We sent them back and, with apologies, fresh fries were provided. While my friend's appetite didn't match mine I just could not resist the Black Forest Trifle which was delicious. They deducted the price for the fries.

Delicious as always, however… I was served by an older gentleman if you can call him that, the short time being served by him tarnished my experience that day. Compared to the other staff (women) who were working on that day who were lovely, friendly and greeted the guests with a smile, this individual met my each request with a high level of unprofessionalism and lack of respect. When asking about a product, I was met with a condescending statement as if I should already know the answer. Giving him the benefit of the doubt I told myself maybe he was having personal problems but after catching up with my partner and family they said they’ve experienced similar issues with this individual.

Worth queuing for, which says a lot. The queue is well managed, and the restaurant is bright and attractive. Portions are just the right size, and service was timely and friendly. Recommended.

You may have to queue at certain times but it is well worth it & once you get inside there is seating while waiting . We visited Betty’s twice while on holiday . We had lunch at the first visit and coffee & cake the second . The service is second to none , you are made to feel welcome by the lovely waitresses , as if you are special . Try the hot chocolate with cream , delicious . In fact all the food was great .

We came here for brunch on a Sunday, on the basis that almost everywhere else was closed in Ilkley. It wouldn’t usually be my sort of thing but was lovely. The vegan breakfast was nice-all homemade, and coffee was good too. The attention to detail is brilliant, exactly the reason to come here, service was a little slow but otherwise great. We queued but not for long-so worth getting in line. It’s pricey, the vegan breakfast was around £14 but worth visiting at least once-it’s like stepping back in time.

Having walked out of another cafe in Ilkley because they were unable to reassure us that they could safely accommodate food allergies, we walked round the corner and noticed the queue was short at Betty’s and as we’ve wanted to take our family there for some time, we were happy to join the queue. We were immediately greeted by a professional friendly member of staff who brought us menus to peruse while we waited. Once we got into the cafe, the atmosphere was wonderful and calm, like something from a bygone era. The service and food was absolutely faultless. The staff went out of their way to accommodate the member of our party with food allergies - they were so careful and nothing was too much trouble. Worth paying that bit extra for service like this; other cafes can make allergy sufferers feel like it’s their fault they have an allergy. Our friend has even been asked to sign forms in cafes to say that if she has a reaction to their food, the cafe will take no responsibility - how not to treat customers! None of this in Betty’s. Simply outstanding in every way. Can’t wait to come back!

Lovely place to experience food in a very traditional cafe. Service impeccable and varied choice of good and drink. It's not cheap, but not ridiculous either. Be prepared to queue for a table. Very minor criticism is that the Head Waiting staff, dressed in black, looked a little fearsome

We were shown to a nice waiting area whilst we were waiting for a table to become Available We didn’t have to wait long and we were seatedd The waitresses were all dressed I’m authentic uniforms and looked lovely and smart They offered explanations on All the cakes which was good We had a cake each off the cake trolley that they brought round for us to see them All the staff had gloves on also The shop was nice but we didnt buy anything this time

We visited the shop today to buy cakes. The shop was empty, apart from us and four members of staff who ignored us. They knew we were waiting to be served as my daughter made eye contact multiple times, however they had no intention of serving us as they were more interested in the upcoming, new series of " Come dancing." Will never go in the place again due to the extremely ignorant staff.

Friendly staff- we were Served by lynne and Liz Tasty food - we had the rosti and cakes Lovely setting Nothing is too much trouble! A must if in ilkley, I know they have mAny regulars at this branch and it shows why. 10/10 thank you

Having a day out in Ilkley we chose Bettys for an early lunch.Due to Covid restrictions we had to queue outside, but this was OK as a nice sunny day!Restricted entry to Bettys controlled by staff on door.Not a great deal of room next to table, which was unfortunately next to a walk way, but the food, staff and service was excellent as usual for Bettys.

We had the afternoon tea on our first visit. Tiny portions but tasty. We returned and just had tea and cake which felt much more value for money whilst still getting the Betty's experience. Staff were fantastic, and very well organized and helpful.

Lovely friendly service in this popular tea room. Nice choice of teas and the small plate of cakes at £5.95 is great value and delicious!!

We were met by very friendly staff who checked us in through there very secure covid policy. We were shown into the team room which was really tastefully modern yet touched back to traditional tea rooms. We were given the choice of where to sit and we option for a seat close to the window. Service really was top class and our waitress was so attentive and very friendly. Service was delivered in a way which made you feel like royalty. The attention to detail with the silver teaware and China cups didn't disappointment. Food arrived promptly and was hot and tasty the quality of the food and drinks were high. I would recommend the Ceylon Blue sapphire tea! The hot chocolate was exceptional too! You can also order items from the shop to takeaway from your table which is really convenient and we left with a bag of tasty treats for our travels home. Overall we had very high expectations from all our friends and family recommendations and they were fully exceeded after our visit!

I went to this place with my wife for our silver jubilee. We had the afternoon tea each. It consisted of 3 miniature cakes, 1 fruit scone that came with jam and cream, selection of mini sandwiches and a pot of tea. The price was £18.50 each.I liked the old style decor and the presentation. The food was good but it wasn't anything exceptional.It is definitely over priced. The service and decor is brilliant but this doesn't justify the price being charged. I think people are paying for the experience rather then the food itself. I doubt I would be rushing to back any time soon.

Visited for a sweet treat and coffee. Absolute overpriced rubbish - a chocolate eclair and cupcake that could have easily come from a Tesco multipack at £4 each. Definitely paying for the name as you’d get better food at a local coffee shop. Menu also really uninspiring.

Breakfast was lovely. We had to queue but it was a pleasant experience, we were given a menu to look at and didn’t have to wait too long. It’s lovely inside - you forget that you’re overlooking a car park. It’s such a nice ambiance too- very calm and elegant. The service was amazing - waitresses all very attentive but not overwhelming, smartly dressed and friendly. The food was incredible. I had the florentine Rosti. I would recommend this. The ingredients were a good quality and this was clear. The tea was lovely too and the attention to detail - silver tray with tea pots and hot water, was very good too

I had the full English breakfast,sausage were excellent,the bacon was good ,the scrambled eggs were the best,pot of excellent coffe service and covid systems were very good.

Visited Betty's as part of the eat out to help out scheme. Delicious food, especially the scones and sandwiches. Care was taken with my husband's allergy - nothing was to much trouble. Lovely people great ingredients, a fantasti experience all round. We will be back.

Lovely breakfast today. Great leaf tea and well executed scrambled eggs. Waitress, young Sophie, an absolute delight. Very polite and perpetually smiling. Thank you.

Betty's was exactly as you'd expect - pretty, sugary, perhaps a tad overpriced but very much worth a visit. The range of teas on offer is excellent and my husband enjoyed the house lemonade. The pastries were absolutely delicious and a real treat. The staff were pleasant and the tea room was very clean.

If you want to be 'fleeced', our northern term for 'ripped off', for being nostalgic, pretty waitresses in aprons, a paper doily under your bread bun, go to Betty's. Go to a family run, local chippy instead........for the real thing.

Called in with my daughter on our way to a spa break in Harrogate.Decided to eat mid morning so popped into Betty’s where we had a lovely window seat table. We decided on tea for two and both had crushed avocado on sourdough toast with poached eggs and tomatoes- yummy! Lovely service and a great start to our day!

Loved every second of our time at Bettys. The staff were excellent and the food was glorious especially the desserts from the trolley. Would highly recommend this. It is a little pricey but worth every penny.

Betty's celebrated their 100th birthday in 2019 and has starting a new era in 2020... and so it is with the TripAdvisor Reviews which have passed the 1,000 mark! I am very pleased to start to this reviewing era with a very well deserved 'Excellent' rating.I visited here last week with my brother for mid morning coffee and treats. The 'Worlds Best Coffee Blend' with hot milk and a Flat White both had excellent and robust flavours without being overwhelming or unsubtly strong. The cinnamon toast and the iconic Fat Rascal were delicious and ideal for what we wanted. Very good waiter service and the lack of wi-fi is a definite plus... Betty's is almost timeless and really not the sort of place for anything as intrusively modern as wi-fi. It seems almost exclusively full of local people and Betty's manages to keep focussed on it's long standing clientele rather than tourists seeking the 'Betty's experience'! Well done.

Went with my friend for lunch and it was a lovely meal and puddings! Better to book in advance so you won’t have to wait!

We have visited Bettys a few times, especially for afternoon tea. Although the place is always busy the staff are polite and very friendly and the food is lovely. Well worth a visit

Very British we love bettys after tea as a family we love. Me and my husband had after tea, are son had fish and chips in the restaurant. The food was super loved every bite. The only down side is we queued for an hour, but the wait was worth it so we don’t mind.

Its an adventure to the past with modern food and excellent food and service. You have to have the experience

Had a lovely lunch in Betty’s. Staff were pleasant and happy to Help Us . Look forward to our next visit

What can you say about Betty's that it's reputation speaks for itself. If you see a Betty's you must go. There may be a wait to be seated in the restaurant, we waited 15 minutes, but it is worth it. This was 11:30 in the morning. We went for breakfast having looked at the menu online. Swiss breakfast Rosti. Unbelievably good. Poached egg to perfection, top quality mushrooms. The place was packed. But the staff are well organised, unflappable, professional and diligent. They are perfect. Not hurried and always friendly. Their style is Edwardian tearoom and quite beautiful It must be strange working there as some people had breakfast, some were on cakes and some were on sandwiches. Cakes?? Seriously. They wheel the cake trolley past while you are having breakfast and everyone stops to look at the cakes. Yes we did get a piece of cake to share afterwards. Recommend the caramel tart to go with your special Betty's blend tea.Then like a little boy into the cake shop afterwards like a shop at the end of the museum visit. Always take a box of tea, 2 fat rascals and maybe something else.

We visit Betty's regularly, its become something of a family tradition and we have never once had a negative experience. The food and the service are always perfect! Its honestly one of the best places around!

Sublime. Bettys never ever fails the food is beautiful the service first class. This is a must. I adore bettys. It never ever fails. Ever.

We came here on a Sunday afternoon and had a small wait, nothing too long and it was worth it to be treated royally.

As soon as you enter you drift into bygone standards. We had a short wait for a table. We called in for a drink and a snack. We had a Lettie and a Spiced Hot Chocolate followed by a poached egg muffin and some cinnamon toast. The toast was a different experience. Good service.

We had an exquisite warm mince pie with brandy butter and a pot of Christmas Spice tea. It was pure luxury! Service was friendly, helpful and attentive.

Very nice food and good service. The cakes are really good. I recommend anything with pastry. I had a quiche Lorraine and then a walnut and caramel tart. Both to a very high standard.

Bettys is throughly traditional with all the elegance and attention to detail you might expect.

Had a lovely afternoon Tea at Betty’s Saturday afternoon, had to wait approx 1/2 to be seated but we’ll worth the wait, the service from our waitress was exceptional and the afternoon tea just as good, a selection of sandwiches cakes scone with jam and clotted cream, a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Definitely worth a visit, been numerous times and always as good as previous visits. 5* a lovely walk round Ilkley afterwards.

Decided to treat my friend to tea and cakes. The service was good but everything else was just a little average. My Yorkshire curd tart was far too sweet and the coffee I ordered was weak and lukewarm. A bit disappointing all round really

Lovely restaurant elegant surroundings. The afternoon tea was delicious especially the engidine slice it just melted in the mouth , so delicious I went into into the shop to buy one to take home as well

Simply elegant! Every cake and sandwich to perfection, but the first time I have had afternoon tea with cold scones. They were really fresh but not warm. On looking into the cake trolley and windows there are no squashed cakes they are all symmetrical (I wonder what they do with the slightly imperfect ones?) Good service and despite being really busy we didn't feel at all rushed. I asked if my 90yr old mum could sit down as she can't stand for long, she was seated at the front of the queue, whiched seemed frowned upon from all the others in the queue in front of us. We still had to wait to be seated in the restaurant for half an hour but I did feel a bit uncomfortable as I had to stand at the side of her.

Coffee and cake in the afternoon. Eating here was like being in a quintessentially English cafe in the 1920’s we were expecting Hercule Poirot to come in at any moment to solve another murder. The food was great the staff were friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable discussing the food ingredients with us as one of us requested gluten free. It’s not cheep but worth every penny.

While staying in Ilkley, we ate twice at Bettys and, as always, it was a real treat. We would recommend the Yorkshire rarebit and fat rascals. Service is impeccable but friendly, and you are always made to feel most welcome. It just wouldn't be a holiday in Yorkshire without a visit to Bettys.

If anyone had ever told me that I would queue for 30 minutes or more for a table in a café so that I could enjoy a coffee, I would have thought they were joking. Yet, here I was, in Ilkley, with 4 family members doing just that. I had to find out what it was that made Bettys so popular that there appeared to be permanent queues. When we were eventually shown to our table, first impressions were that the décor and furniture was rather drab and old-fashioned. Perhaps that is why it is so popular, being reminiscent of a bygone era. All the staff we came into contact with were extremely courteous and pleasant. Our food was of good quality and the coffee and teas were good, but everything was rather more expensive than similar establishments. I would certainly make a return visit but would I queue again for this experience? I doubt it.

What a lovely tea room to visit ,My husband & I called for a snack ,We had sandwiches & a pot of tea ,which were delicious.The lady serving us was very nice ,The whole experience was wonderful,thank you.

I treated my friend to the afternoon tea as a retirement gift - I was surprised that even on a Wednesday afternoon there was a queue! Such a popular place with a fantastic reputation!

Visited recently with my mother just for a latte.Mum had a standard latte and i had a special lattino latte which is yummy.We tend not to eat at Betty.s as you need a mortgage to eat.But a drink is rather nice and quite nice bright airy surroundings.

I’m not particularly religious but if there was such an experience to be had in this mortal life then Betty’s provides it!

Had afternoon tea, loved the sandwiches and scones, less keen on the cakes and I especially did not like the chocolate mousse as too dark for me.

Great location in the centre of Ilkley. Excellent choice of dishes on the menu and quality is of the highest order We had to wait about ten minutes for a table but once seated the service was excellent and the staff very friendly

We have visited before and this visit lived up to expectations. Lovely atmosphere and great food, and service. We got chatting to fellow diners sitting around us which made for a most enjoyable experience. The waiter who served us had knowledge of the desserts and was able explain everything on the sweet trolley, he had also tasted the cakes so could give us his personal preferences. We’ll go back again.

Well worth the wait, lovely lunch with a good atmosphere, friendly helpful staff. No wonder we had to wait for a table as it’s a great place to celebrate a special occasion. Will be back.

This isn't a review of the cafe, merely a comment on the Engadine Japonaise. Frankly it was superb.

Great food and service (as always) the sweets on the trolley are to die for, food is reasonably priced (for the type and service provided). Great for all especially tourists who want to experience Engish afternoon tea.

We went into Betty's Ilkley for a treat while on holiday in Yorkshire. There was only about a 10 minute wait for a table, so not too bad as it was busy. I was expecting all seating to be individual tables but there is also bench seating with tables, so not as nicely laid out as I'd hoped, felt a bit squashed up with other customers, not as relaxing. We ordered tea and cakes, the order took a little while to arrive. I poured out the tea immediately as I don't like strong tea (I'd ordered the Betty's blend) but it was already too strong. I usually order de-caffeinated as its weaker but they didn't have any. As for our cakes - hubby ordered the Vanilla Slice but disappointingly it didn't taste any different to a supermarket one. My daughter ordered the Chocolate & Passion Fruit Bombe which was actually delicious and we all wished we had ordered. My cake - the Lemon Curd Torte was much too sweet - the description was "zesty lemon sponge", layered with lemon curd, etc. I was in the mood for something zesty but it resembled the taste of a fondant fancy. There was only the thinnest layer of sponge the majority was a very sweet lemon curd and a sort of sweet buttercream. It was very sickly and I did not finish it. There was only the tinest jug of milk for the pot of tea for two, so we asked for more but it took ages to be bought to us. For me, the only thing that made it different to other tea shops was that the waitresses were dressed in their black and white outfits, other than that the layout and decor, service and food was on a par with other places. I'd been wanting to visit a Betty's tea shop for years and had visions of how perfect it would be, but my bubble has been burst.

We visited today. Everything was beautiful ... a proper cup of tea and the scones were delicious. The staff are pleasant and nothing is too much trouble. Thank you Mark who was so helpful on arrival x

I went to Bettys 3 times over the summer and had a bunch of different dishes as well as afternoon tea. The service was excellent every time and the food is very nicely prepared, its not spectacular, just well done and obviously made with quality ingredients. The tea was really tasty and would highly recommend it for lunch as well. Only problem is that its busy so get there early and be prepared to wait for 15 minutes or so.

We came in for coffee and cake and shared a piece of Engadine tart which is a Swiss speciality made with hazelnut meringue and a Strawberry Paris Brest which is choux pastry with strawberries, cream and chocolate. Both were excellent and not too rich or sweet. The decaffeinated coffee was excellent too. Service was very attentive. This place is expensive but great quality.

We love going to Betty's and this one at Ilkley is the best. Plenty of room and a sense of stepping back in time to a more leisurely time. Lovely finger sandwiches, scones and cream and cakes with unlimited pots of tea. We were there for 2 hours and really enjoyed our experience.

In Yorkshire on business so decided to make a trip for late breakfast to one of our favourite eating rooms. Had to queue for five minutes at ten thirty in the morning!!!! Who cares, the treats are yet to come!! Shown to table in good fashion and service came in bundles!! The Java Kalibaru is the Where are you to start the day!!

We were in the area to visit the lido. As we have visited Betty’s cafe in Harrogate, Harlow car, york and Northallerton we choose to eat here.

Very hospitable staff. They are all very smart in their old fashioned attire. Had to wait for a table but I asked for a chair for my mum and they were happy to oblige Food was tasty had the steak sandwich. Tried the Pimms too which were spot on . I dont normally drink in the afternoons but always treat myself when Im at Bettys.

Love Bettys. Their fondant fancies and fat rascals are my favourite but all their cakes etc are just delightful. Lovely staff as well.

Our first visit and it won't be our last. We had to queue with other devotees for about half an hour but it was worth it. A warm welcome from the male manager/front of house and great service from all the staff throughout our visit. There were 6 of us and we had hot drinks and cakes and scones, all of which were delicious. The comfortable furniture added to our enjoyment and the silver tea-and-coffee pots made us feel that we were dining in a bygone age! The decaf coffee was the best we've ever had, so we bought a 300g packet afterwards that was ground in front us in their shop. The calm atmosphere in this cosy restaurant was generated by the staff, all of whom were professional in every sense. Thanks - we will return!

Love Betty 's. Go often. Always perfect service and never had a poor meal, snack or drink. Great experience.

Always the best food in town. Renowned for their cuisines and waiting to be seayed is part of the experience. Would go back time after time.

What can I say. Betty’s is just amazing. Service is second to none. Attention to detail is amazing. Had afternoon tea for lunch and it was gorgeous from the sandwiches to the cakes and scones. Lovely experience and had a lovely time

Visited this week with friends and truly enjoyed this exquisite setting for afternoon tea. Wonderful quality and service. It’s a bit special... so, be sure to go and especially in 2019 which is their 100th year of trading!

We flew down to stay with friends, arrived Ilkley around lunch and wasn't getting picked up until after 3, so what a perfect time to go to Bettys, a place to savour a treat. We had an open steak sandwich and a lovely dish from the specials menu then 2 beautiful cakes and afternoon tea. Then before we were picked up we had time to browse the shop for treats to take to our friends, like Yorkshire curd tart, vanilla slices, french fancies, chocolate mouse mice and brownies for the children.

Took my wife or the experience as I found out she’d never been to a Betty’s tea room - quick check of the map and two hours later we were in lovely Ilkley. Classy cafe experience with excellent staff despite being very busy. Only had to wait a couple of minutes for a table. Sadly they were sold out of a lot of cakes in the shop after 3 pm - fat rascals being particularly popular. Delicious lemon curd tart pastry with a macaroon on top was the highlight of the delicious cakes with the afternoon tea. Plenty of jam and cream with the scone which although a little dry was quite short and tasty. Individual tea pots and extra water for plenty of cuppas. Sandwiches were tasty but the highlight really was the delicious cakes.

This is as near to perfection that you can get, it is a beacon of good old fashioned service that we all once expected from such establishments. Excellent food, however the cakes are very tempting so forget the diet for a short while.