Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms - Harrogate in Harrogate

Absolutely loved our visit. We booked afternoon tea well in advance to be seated in the upstairs room. Light, airy and spacious, with high ceilings, large windows and a pianist. Food was delightful and sandwiches replenished until we couldn’t eat any more! Scones were deliciously fresh & light and desserts decadent! Now I need to eat less for a few weeks!

Sheer luxury in the Imperial Suite. Pink champagne. An afternoon tea with free top ups of sandwiches, cakes and teas. The service is immaculate. Pianist adds to the ambience too. Not cheap but worth every penny. Try the shop too, to take home some memories or share the live with friends.

Had the afternoon tea in the imperial room. Would not recommend as beef (supposed to be with horseradish) was very dry and no horseradish in sight. Salmon one was nice. 3 different sandwiches all of which are tiny. You could have an unlimited amount but as choice was poor you ended up eating the same - 1 of which was very disappointing. Cakes sickly sweet to the point of almost being inedible. The price is exorbitant for what you get and mark up will be massive. Don’t believe the hype. I won’t be returning.

Really lovely lunch, great setting and attentive service. The food quality was great and we enjoyed the whole experience.

We had a very poor lunch elsewhere in Harrogate left most of it called here to share a club sandwich and an ice cream the service food and server were superb as always very annoying we wasted money elsewhere!

We visited to celebrate my mum’s upcoming birthday. Our server, Karen, was so helpful and friendly. Food and service were perfect and Karen ensured each member of our group was catered for. Would definitely recommend.

We've been visiting Betty's regularly since 1989 and very little has changed in thirty-five years except, of course, the staff. But they're still every bit as attentive and thoughtful. Take Jess, for example. Rarely will you meet someone as kind and courteous. I had a problem with a faulty cafetière but this was a momentary blip in another faultless service. On Thursday, we enjoyed Betty's pastry & pikelet selection which is served until 11:30. And don't forget to stock up on fondant fancies, fat rascals and vanilla slices on the way out. Magical ✨

I always wanted to go to Betty`s, I had heard such amazing reviews but sadly disappointed. We ordered a cream tea, the tea was ok but the scones were hard and heavy. The presentation was poor, cream and jam in little pots, not what we expected. We live near Torquay and often go to the Livermead House Hotel for a cream tea, it is served with fresh strawberries and brandy snap. maybe Betty should take a look.

Visited whilst in Harrogate for a few days with family, we have been once before but on this occasion I found the tea really strong it tasted like it had been left in the pot too long, I wondered if they had prepared it and it had been stood before being delivered to the table, even after adding hot water I couldn’t get it too taste nice. Staff as always very polite and well dressed.

What an amazing place, I just loved it. We had coffee and cake they were both delicious, everyone is so attentive and professional. It's just a perfect setting.

Lovely afternoon tea in the imperial room big thanks to our server Karen for making it a lovely memorable birthday celebration

You can't go to Harrogate (or York) without calling at Betty's shop to load up with of some of the delicious cakes and pastries they make. The thought of forgoing the unbelievable vanilla slice in particular sends me cold. However my experience yesterday sours it all for me. There is always a queue - even a queue to get in the shop at busy times - it's that popular. But yesterday I was completing my purchases having spent about £50 on cakes when an elderly lady tried to pay for a £6 box of shortbread and was told firmly she had to go to the back of the queue. *Even though* she explained she'd *already* queued to get in. Instead of going straight to the counter she'd been browsing the shop and when she went to pay - in all good faith thinking she'd queued to get in and was a respected customer entitled to pay for her item - she was sent to the back of the queue, which by this time had built up behind us and was certainly at the door if not actally stretching out the door. I was shocked and livid so paid for her shortbread so she wouldn't have to queue *again* but the rigid callous arrogant attitude towards this lady horrified me! If Betty's can't handle its own popularity - and its queue - and if they can't respect customers who've already queued to get in to spend their money in the shop, then they have failed abysmally in their customer service. Worse though, if they are comfortable treating older and less mobile customers in such a cruel, inflexible and humiliating manner then theirs is a shop I would prefer to stay away from no matter how painful it will be to forego the vanilla slices. Shame on you Betty's.

This was booked as part of our relaxing long weekend. The decor was lovely - if you have booked your afternoon tea in the imperial room, you do NOT need to queue up. You just go straight up the stairs and wait to be seated. The staff was extremely attentive, but to be honest I don’t really like all of the creams that was part of the sandwich’s so when I ordered my second lot of sandwiches I asked for them to come out without the cream on it. Ann was very knowledgeable and took time to talk to my husband and I towards the end of our time here. There is a lovely relaxing atmosphere and the piano playing in the background was a lovely touch. We returned here on the way home to purchase some cakes and the staff in the shop were so kind and wished us a safe journey home. What a lovely experience, I just wish we lived closer as we definitely would be regular visitors.

I recently visited Harrogate and had the pleasure of experiencing Betty's for the first time. I must say that I was thoroughly impressed with the quality of their Afternoon Tea. The sandwiches were fresh, and we were free to ask for more tea and sandwiches as much as we wanted. I was particularly fond of their Cylon tea, which was a great hit with me. As I do not consume uncooked alcohol, I informed the staff, and they were kind enough to replace the sandwiches and cake with suitable alternatives. To my surprise, the manager even chose my favourite cake, sticky toffee. I would like to extend my compliments to the chefs and staff for their excellent service.

My wife and I have just returned from Bettys in Harrogate. We had a great afternoon tea. We tried three different teas and loved the sandwiches, cream scones and cakes. The staff were brilliant and James had time to chat to us. We enjoyed Andrew on the piano, and he played a request for us. We even bought things to take home from the shop afterwards! Well worth coming over from Liverpool for!

Betty’s is always a lovely treat, but I especially love Betty’s Harrogate. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff are friendly and the food is delicious. They cater for coeliacs and the gluten free Yorkshire rarebit, carrot Gugelhupf and Swiss Chocolate Torte are all divine. Betty’s...

I have been here many times and it rarely disappoints. Yesterday we relly enjoyed our food and drinks. The service was impeccable and the whole place is spotless. The prices are on the high side but worth it for a delightful experience all round. Can’t...

we of course had to queue, only abot 15 mins to get in and enjoyed a chat in the queue to a nice local gentleman to pass the time, and were warmly greeted and shown to a table in the cellar rooms that had just...

We have been to Betty’s tearoom before for breakfast. No queue and a good seat at the window to watch the world go by. Service is great. The staff are so professional, their uniforms are smart and they are all very friendly and efficient. We...

Somewhat disappointed. The waitress was very friendly and efficient. Did not have to queue and had a nice table with a view. We ordered two lattes and two scones, one of which was gluten free. The two coffees arrived first but unfortunately we had to...

Six of us went for afternoon tea. Queued outside, but quickly went in. Shown to a table downstairs. The room was lovingly decorated with pictures from the surrounding area. The staff were impeccably turned out and very polite. All of which creates a special ambiance....

Decided to try out the Imperial breakfast. It was delightful. So lovely also to see the staff in their pristine uniforms. Breakfast was lovely, a real treat

Started visiting Betty’s 40 years ago and after many meals there can’t remember ever having anything to criticise They even accommodate you efficiently when queuing outside and staff are beautifully trained to look after you The food /teas and coffee are second to none and...

Whilst staying in Harrogate for the weekend, the wife and I booked for afternoon tea at Betty's. We booked for the imperial tea room upstairs. It was absolutely lovely, the surroundings were beautiful, spotlessly clean and everything impeccably presented. The staff were smart, friendly and...

Not such a fabulous experience as before it seems to have lost its sparkle. Still expensive but not sure now I would pay the extra now.

We had an afternoon visit on a Monday when there was no queues. We were seated quickly and given menus. The tea room and staff are very reminiscent of a tearoom from years ago and is very popular with queues at the weekends. My other...

We came on the 19th for afternoon tea in the imperial room for a birthday treat for my wife the food was exquisite the service first class we loved it

We had an afternoon tea. There were 6 adults and a young baby and the waitresses were superb, very accomodating and attentive. The afternoon tea's were delicious and presented brilliantly. We even had one member of our party who was gluten free and they had...

Planned a visit to Betty's whilst staying in Harrogate. Thankfully we didn't have long to queue. We were sat on a table for 2 in the basement. Mushroom soup was delicious but the onion roll we paid extra for wasn't warm! Disappointing. £4.95 for a...

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Betty’s Harrogate. We firstly visited the shop and I was astounded by the amazing display and array of products of offer. The shop is spotless and the staff immaculate. Having booked ahead, we were welcomed into the Imperial Suit upstairs...

Queue for about 15 mins. Whilst waiting they handed menus out which was useful. We had a nice table by the window. There are two other levels one of which is in a basement level which looked quite claustrophobic and stuffy - not sure if I’d want to sit there. Ordered sandwiches and a pot of tea. Sandwiches were what I would call ‘micro-sandwiches’. Lovely and fresh yes but value for money……no! Very small! Pot of tea was lovely. Couldn’t fault service which was excellent although a bit slow waiting to catch someone’s attention for bill which was - £33. Hmmmnn.

Love Betty’s, but guys you let us down yesterday. Never mind queuing to get in, that’s part of the visit. We ordered, tea delivered to table and nearly a hour later we had to ask where our food was. Tea was cold by then, so at least you gave us a fresh pot. Food was particularly hot and we felt it had been sitting somewhere waiting to be served.

High prices so expectations are also high. The cafetiere coffee was a weak coffee. At least the cream is frothy. The kedgeree was okay, cooked nicely, but I couldn't really taste the smoked haddock. Pleasant enough though. Would have been a four star review if this was another café charging a few pounds over your average tearooms, but this is double the price of many, and scrimping of ground coffee shouldn't really happen in such an establishment.

We’ve visited Betty’s before and enjoyed it, but we haven’t been since I have been dairy free due to my son’s CMPA. I was excited to visit as they offer a vegan afternoon tea and I had high expectations of what they could deliver but I was left very disappointed. I was surprised they weren’t able to offer any sort of allergy menu as this is so common now and this information is required to be available to customers by law. Instead, I was told to ask them if what I wanted contained dairy item by item or just order something vegan. This didn’t make me feel particularly welcome or comfortable. I decided to order the vegan cream tea - essentially two scones, cream, jam and a cup of tea. When the bill came later, I discovered the vegan cream tea was charged at £1.25 extra, about 10% more than the regular cream tea, though the price difference wasn’t marked on the menu or communicated to me until I got the bill. The cream tea itself was really disappointing when it arrived. The vegan scones were small, flat and looked slightly over cooked/too dark. The texture was very gritty/granulated, liked the sugar hadn’t been creamed well with the rest of the ingredients to make the scones. I’ve had better vegan scones elsewhere so don’t understand why these were so poor, and I expected them to be the best vegan scones coming from Betty’s. Overall, they tasted too sweet. It didn’t feel like any effort had been made to develop a decent vegan scone here. The disappointed continued with the cream as they served the vegan scone with oat creme fraiche. I don’t know anyone who would serve a regular scone with creme fraiche, so don’t know why they do with a vegan one. They serve the oat creme fraiche in a sandwich so I’m guessing they just double up and use it for both, but the taste and texture was all wrong for a cream tea. I don’t understand why they are serving oat crème fraiche for scones when there are very good plant creams available. The crème fraiche was inedible on the scones for me, and I ended up scraping it off and asking for some margarine instead. They did bring some but it was pretty tasteless. Again, there are cheap and tasty plant spreads out there, so it just seemed lazy and unthinking to offer such poor vegan products. Finally, the tea. I had hoped Betty’s might have a specific tea blend developed to be drunk with plant milks but they just served their standard tea room blend. This was fine, but if I wanted to offer a premium vegan afternoon tea, this is the sort of thing that would elevate it from a sub standard vegan offering bunged together to something that was worthy of the Betty’s brand and inflated price. Overall, I felt very let down by Betty’s. Many of these issues could be fixed by using better vegan ingredients. Even Starbucks offers a whipped vegan cream for example, that would work better on a scone. I actually found the scone really unpleasant to eat, particularly with the oat creme fraiche, and it’s definitely put me off returning in the future when I will be eating dairy again.

A gorgeous little gem of Harrogate, went for a cup of tea and a scone and both were fantastic. Would recommend going for just after lunch when the queue isn't long as you can be standing for a while if not. Service was great and...

What on earth has happened to Betty’s! It was always a treat to go to the tea rooms when visiting Harrogate, but oh dear, it’s not what it used to be. It seems it’s now obligatory to wait outside in the cold even if tables are available. The bottom floor was closed off completely, which didn’t help with queuing, although access to the “Ladies” was available. The macaroons we ordered had a layer of toffee in the middle which I don’t think should be there, and the restaurant smelt strongly of fish. Rather over priced too for what you get. I’m sad to say we won’t be returning.

I've waited for years to visit this tea room. Hearing the reviews I really wanted to go. Waited outside for 15 minutes to get in. Was served tea and coffee pretty quick and ordered sandwiches. They were so small you only needed 2 fingers to...

We usually buy cakes in Bettys when we visit either harrogate or York. Today there was very little choice, with only french fancies and none of their usual little cakes. So we bought slices of the swiss chocolate torte and the engadine torte as well...

Me and my husband visited while in an overnight stay in Harrogate, was very disappointed in the whole experience. Breakfast was overpriced as well as the cakes. Not the way it used to be anymore.

Had afternoon tea with my wife in August 2023. Service was good but the value was poor, the sandwiches and cakes were very small but the staff were polite enough. I've had better at M&S or similar at a freaction of the price. We went...

Over rated coffee shop , expensive and the cakes were dry . Not very good at all , there are much better places to go.

Proposed afternoon tea today. We arrived at the Parliament St café early afternoon and were pleased to see that there was not the usual queue. As there was NO queue and the weather was EXCEPTIONALLY cold we asked the doorman or Jobsworth if we could...

Visited on Friday 19th May 2023 for lunch at Betty's Tearoom. The queue outside moved quickly and we were seated downstairs as we didn't have mobility issues. There were about 3 levels of seating, each exquisitely decorated in a style stuck in a circa 1950s...

Bettys, what more can be written, a xnas pressie of an Afternoon tea, the waitress Amy was lovely and so helpful. The food was delicious. A real treat. Thank you Bettys, bucket list ticked!

Fabulous food (replenishing sandwiches was a bonus), lovely selection of teas, and the best service from Trevor, thank you!

Visited Betty’s as a special 40th birthday treat and we weren’t disappointed! The setting, atmosphere and the beautiful piano playing in the background was lovely. The afternoon tea was delicious (the scones were my favourite) and the very friendly Anne our server was so warm...

Waiting to get in was not that long to wait but waiting to be served and for your food was far too long to wait. Had the Club Sandwich. Very dry, got served my drink same time as my food. When normally you get your...

We loved our visit, we were made to feel like true special VIPs and we cannot wait to go back again, our reason for this visit was a special treat while visiting the area. we had the afternoon tea which was truly lovely from start...

we had a free day so decided to book afternoon tea at Bettys. we were booked for 13.30 and shown to the room upstairs we were by the window which was lovely. we were served by a lady called Karen. she was lovely and explained...

Quick visit to Harrogate for a meeting, decided to stop at Bettys as arrived early after 2 hour drive. Haven't been since 2019 due to Covid and distance from where I live. Had scrambled eggs, muffin and smoked salmon, with a cappuccino, came to £19....

Fabulous and festive! We enjoyed the festive afternoon tea and added a glass of mulled wine. Super food, friendly service and lots of lovely festive touches. Was a real treat.

Fantastic afternoon tea for 2 , so happy they catered for my gluten free diet. Service, food and atmosphere were all great. Bought some lovely chriistmas goodies from the shop. Overall a wonderful experience.

Popped in here whilst on a dance weekend in Harrogate. Its a must see place when you visit and every day there are large queues to get in. We arrived in the afternoon and were shown quickly to a lovely white tableclothed table . Staff...

As part of a Christmas family get-together we decided to treat ourselves to Betty's. It wasn't that much of a treat! The decor is lovely and all exceptionally clean. There were 5 of us & we were seated at a slightly awkward set-up; 2 tables...

Great service and delicious food. from the minute we arrived to the minute we left they couldn't do enough for us. And a proper cup of tea to top it all off!

Had to wait to get in but only for a few minutes and the person on the door kept us updated on how long it would be. All staff were very welcoming and attentive, getting our order and serving us in quick time. The cakes...

Afternoon tea in the Imperial rooms is to be recommended. Delicious food, impeccably presented. Lena was great, Portugal’s loss is Betty’s gain & she ensured the unlimited tea & sandwiches kept on coming

called in when on coach trip, pleased we quede to get in. the staff took us to our seats, and were very attentive, and we were served quickly. i had latte and my mrs hot choccie, both were piping hot. we also had 2 cheescakes...

I had a nice time but most of the party I was with were disappointed. As a large party we were placed in a separate room that was devoid of decoration and atmosphere, it didn’t even have music. The sandwiches were delicious. The scones were...

Lovely surroundings but on the whole consider Betty’s to be overrated. We had sandwiches which were nothing special considering the price although we did go on to have a trifle and sundae which were delicious, what was most disappointing was the tea, they brought the...

We paid a lot of money for a large party of 19 ladies who dressed in 40s/50s attire, we booked and paid in advance for what was supposed to be a magical Christmas celebration to remember. Instead we got pushed into a side room that...

Great food and drinks, but, crazy prices, and spray can cream, no no no no. For those prices, real cream please

Very nice, but overpriced. You can ask for more sandwiches but they dont give enough in first serving,

The Imperial Room for afternoon tea. It is not cheap but Betty’s does not do cheap, but it does do Yorkshire top notch quality. Two old folk, one with a walker, wishing to go upstairs. If we could not have coped they told us we...

I booked an afternoon tea ,the table was booked for 5pm,as a suprise for my husband it was freezing cold out and we had been to an event in harrogate so i booked the afternoon teaa as a suprise. we arrived at 16.50 and i...

Afternoon Tea at Bettys has been on my list for a long time and it didn’t disappoint. First Class service ….offers of replenishment sandwiches ( which we didn’t need ) and delicious scones and cakes. It was our anniversary so we had a glass of...

Hot coffee on a very cold morning. We were early so got a table straight away but soon after saw a long queue forming. Had to wait to be served but were amused by some of the staff who looked like CIA agents. Coffee excellent...

We had a lovely hour here, food & service was very good. It’s a must if you’re in Harrogate, but I’m not sure we’d have queued to get in, so was lucky we didn’t have to.

We have always wished to visit Bettys tea rooms after enjoying the confectionary for years. When we realised we had the availability this year to travel up from Cambridgeshire (we were going to the country living show) we couldn’t miss booking. We booked the 5pm...

I went to Betty’s last Sunday for the festive afternoon tea. Had a lovely experience and special thanks to Cormac who looked after us very well. Highly recommended

It was a step back into yesteryear in this crazy world we live in today. The staff were great and the young man who served our table was very polite and courteous and attentive. We were in the Imperial room and really enjoyed the piano...

Lovely pink champagne afternoon tea for two. Delicate but delicious sandwiches, scones and pastries. Excellent service and my husband enjoyed a second helping of sandwiches. A very enjoyable treat!

over powering stench of fish cooking ?! while waiting to be seated you don't get a smell as bad as this in your everyday fish and chippy , table service was also below par ,due to forgetting cold drinks and having to wait again ,all...

Afternoon Tea at Bettys has been a 'Bucket List' item for a long time and didn't disappoint. Our waitress, Karen, was a lovely lady, very attentive and definitely an asset to Bettys Tea Rooms. Everything was explained in detail and we were made to feel...

I had high hopes for this champagne afternoon tea but it didn’t reach expectations unfortunately! I’ve had better in other places, service was really bad, as my tea went a little cold so asked three times to two different servers for a fresh one and...

Once again Kim & I were welcomed with open arms by the amazing team in the Imperial room :) We were celebrating our first wedding anniversary exactly a year after having our reception at Betty's... Wonderful staff, amazing afternoon tea in an iconic venue :)...

Beautiful venue, wonderfully attentive staff and fantastic food. The team were so accommodating and friendly. Loved that you could try multiple teas and everyone loved the food. Fantastic catering for dairy free too. Highly recommend!

Absolutely marvelous experience. We stayed for 2 hours and just enjoyed taking a break from the busy world. Staff was so kind and attentive and the ambience was great with the live piano music. Thank you!

Opened in 1919 and still exuding charm throughout, exemplified by the impeccable, faultless, quite exceptional service from young Cormack. A real treat,thank you.

Afternoon Tea My wife & mother in law had always wanted to try Betty's afternoon tea. I think it lived up to expectations. The food was very good and the service was attentive but not intrusive. The piano player gave the room had a nice...

Booked a festive afternoon tea for my 50th birthday treat. The food was lovely. Service a bit slow…..waited for our bill for over 20mins and waiter not as attentive as would expect for the price we paid. The most disappointing part of our visit was...

Although Betty's is a lovely cafe on the whole, I really don't think this is acceptable... Today I went for lunch with a friend as a big birthday treat for her. We had a half an hour wait which is frustrating but expected, followed by...

We were in Harrogate for the day and strolled past a couple of nice looking cafes with delicious looking cakes, croissants etc. My husband said that, as we were in Harrogate, we should go to Betty's and, having seen the queue outside, we thought it...

We went for lunch as it's the thing to do in Harrogate. Ordered sandwiches, cakes and tea. I would love to say they met our expectations but honestly £17 for a festive club sandwich which was poor quality and had little taste was excessive. It'...

Birthday treat for me and my daughter. Had a lovely time! Service was exceptional and the food was delicious. Only had cold sandwiches but they were first class! Looking forward to our next visit.

Amazing as always. Betty's cannot fail to impress. Wonderful staff, prompt service, and a superb menu all delivered with perfection. We had breakfast on this occasion but have enjoyed lunches, teas, and dinners in the past. Thank you.

We took our parents to visit Betty's Harrogate for the first time, they had never experienced afternoon tea before, as a treat, we booked the Imperial Room, the staff were so welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much trouble, putting us all at ease. Would...

Lovely afternoon tea with a glass of champagne to make it even more special. Our server Tanya was extremely polite and professional ensuring we had a fabulous experience in the Imperial Room. The pianist playing in the background was a bonus.

Knew about Betty’s so was eager to try, cake and coffee were nice only not delivered together so waited a little while for the cake, plus thought a little overpriced. Was good too try, though not again.

Living within ten miles of Harrogate, we visit for Bettys for breakfast around once every ten days, arriving early to secure a window seat overlooking the Stray and its squirrels. Service, atmosphere, menu, cleanliness and decor are all first-rate, by any standards. Because of this,...

Amazing afternoon tea - lovely selection of sandwiches, scones and little cakes. All perfectly made and presented and with seasonal flavours. We were invited to order extra sandwiches - which we did - and had refills for our tea - and could even change the...

I had been told that a trip to Betty’s tearoom was a must when visiting Harrogate. The exterior is impressive and there was a queue outside. We were ushered to a downstairs room, where the interior was very bland and beige, we could have been...

Timeless, wonderfulness of Betty’s is an absolute must if your visiting Harrogate. The service is so friendly and warm from the fantastic eclectic staff. If you’re a visitor to the U.K. and Yorkshire this is the place to experience quintessential British afternoon tea .

What a lovely place! We were served by the most lovely lady too called Yoko. We will be back for more scones.

Always enjoy a visit to Bettys which we all know is iconic in Yorkshire. In fact that your experience never changes is why it’s such a pleasure to go there. We used to live close to Harrogate so are familiar with these Tea Rooms. We...

Lovely service! Tasty food and great coffee. We were impressed . Very clean and good atmosphere! A must visit when coming to Harrogate

On visiting Harrogate with 2 friends, we really wanted the afternoon tea experience, but one friend is a diabetic. She was happy to sit with the 2 of us while we enjoyed afternoon tea and just have a cake or sandwich, but this is not...

After previously visiting the tearooms in York we were keen to try the ones in Harrogate. However we were unable to book so queued up for the cafe instead. The food was delicious, we preferred York and were surprised to be charged for an additional...

Everyone was telling us to ho to Betty’s when in Harrogate. So we did, we avoided the queuing times and we were sat down immediately, a very friendly waitress came and took our order, we did not have the afternoon tea, but we had a...

A group of 11 was no problem and booking managers rang to check we had enough places booked which was nice. Although fairly expensive it is a lovely way to catch up with friends and start a brilliant weekend away. The staff were lovely and...