Birkin Fisheries Tea Room in Selby

Lovely little place to meet, have a walk around the fishing lakes and sit for food & drink. Great menu, very tasty & well presented. Varied choice & good value. Lots of places to sit outside and nice selection of ice cream flavours. Ordered sandwiches which were delicious served with lovely side salad, coleslaw & crisps. Open 10am -3pm daily & dog friendly.

Poor service, definitely not a fun Sunday like advertised for Sunday 28th May 2023. Picnic basket food was nothing special just basic, thats once picnic basket finally received.

Fab atmosphere, fab food and fab staff! Staff always make you feel so welcome here whatever the weather, it’s always got a good feel to it.

Lovely spot for lunch ! This a lovely little cheap family run place that serves ice cream , it’s not overpriced and stuffy ! All the ladies are lovely !

Visited the tea rooms for a quick bite to eat. It was nice and clean and staff were friendly. Would visit again.

I had high hopes for a trip out here however unfortunately it was absolutely not worth it. I encountered rude staff, awful coffee and ended up deciding not to order anything to eat even though it was lunch time. A proper barista would make such a big difference to this place, along with being made to feel welcome by the staff. I left without eating anything and went to the chippy on the way home. Such a shame.

Our family (2 adults and one toddler) went to the tea room following a recommendation for a coffee, ice cream and maybe a bit of lunch. Ultimately it was a disappointment. First things first, it is cash only. We had to transfer money to a personal bank account to pay our bill. This must happen all the time as they had a laminated card with the details on. Secondly, the latte’s we got were poor, bordering on shocking. It was absolutely blisteringly hot, and tasted like it was a very cheap sachet. I didn’t see it being made but my assumption is that it was just a sachet and steamed milk. I’m not exaggerating, it was still undrinkable after 20 minutes and that was a more to do with the temperature than the weak thin taste. We didn’t get any lunch because the menu wasn’t enticing at all, for example, one entry just said ‘toasties’ nothing more! The ice cream was good enough and the site itself in pleasant. But really, what put us off most of all were the staff. I don’t know if they had just had a bad day but (aside from the young girl) they all had faces like a bulldog licking a nettle. No smiles, no eye contact, we felt like total inconveniences rather than customers. The decor is pleasant enough and they have pretty crockery etc, if that’s of interest to anyone, but at no point did we feel like we were welcome or enticed to return. It’s a shame because it certainly felt busy enough with passing trade and it could be a great spot with the right ingredients, starting with a happy atmosphere. Maybe they don’t need to put any further effort in because they’re there and that’s enough, but it isn’t enough for me. After we left the cafe (with about 85% of both drinks left on the table) we ate our ice creams outside. If I were the owner I would have come out to understand why I hadn’t finished my drinks and if there was anything in particular wrong, maybe even offered a refund; but no, absolutely zero interaction. Total cost for two drinks, a toasted tea cake and 3 ice creams was just under £15.

We went to tea rooms.s birkin first time and last staff not friendly at all I work in cafes restaurants I know this place was not clean crumbs on seat and table we sat I would NOT recommend to family and friends

Really friendly staff who go above and beyond. Food and drinks are really well priced and the owners XR3 not bad either. Great for cyclists 👍🚴🏽‍♀️🚴🏽‍♀️

The best home made cakes I've ever tasted.The bakewell cake is delicious.They do coffee cake and chocolate orange cake.

Very peaceful with great views, gorgeous ice cream, lovely coffee, friendly staff, highly recommended, low prices ….. we love it !!!!!

What a wonderful place. Very friendly and great reasonably priced food. The afternoon tea looked amazing although we just had very tasty toasted sandwiches. Also had an ice cream to take out which was scrumptious. Will definitely be returning.

Yet again a great coffee and service even though it was closed when we arrived. They noticed us and came out and asked if we would like a coffee. Thanks for going the extra mile.

Visited for the first tome today. I found the lady who took my order to be very unwelcoming. She never smiled once and it came across as if she couldn’t be bothered. My coffees and brownies came out first then I was waiting a long time after for my sandwiches and chips. I found it to be expensive for what you get. £15 for 2 brownies, 2 bland coffees that just tasted like warm water, 2 small bacon sandwiches with 1 piece of bacon on each and small portion of oven chips. I have given 2 stars for the brownies that were nice and the location Thats it’s in. The miserable rude staff are enough to stop me from returning.

The best shakes I've had anywhere, recommend Bueno! Also very nice sandwiches! Been a few times and never disappointed. Using cash only isn't a problem at all! Will be back soon.

I loved Birkin cafe until I went after lock down was eased, to find they have also jumped on the tax band wagon by only taking cash payments. When the govement clearly recommend contactless payments. Simple you have lost 8 customers for good.

What can we say, pre-covid we visited many times....took many friends who totally loved it!During covid decided to cycle there and eat our picnic!So glad we did as we saw that it had been extended to provide a takeaway booth and it would be re-opening soon.Yeah it's open and we've already been 4 times, just take a chair to sit on!You can still enjoy a sarni, teas, coffees, cakes etc and the ice creams look fabulous.....that's for our next visit!In this time of restrictions, this is a great place to visit! Well done Joanne!All the best Di and Michael

Great cafe, even for non cyclists. Excellent home made cakes plus plentiful savoury options at pocket friendly prices. Impressively efficient and speedy service even when a dozen of us descend. Staff always cheerful and friendly. There is nothing not to like.

Like an Oasis in the middle of so much sameness. Where to start with this little gem in its beautiful surroundings. Firstly the staff are all super helpful and friendly. The food is everything that you will recognise but the quality and cooking is excellent. Add in a large fresh selection of home baked cakes and you can see why it’s amazing. My parents always love it when I take them here.Th

Popped into this place with my mum for an afternoon coffee. We were spoilt for choice with all the beautiful cakes, I had the bakewell cake (my favourite since childhood) and it was the best i've ever had! My mum got the victoria sponge which was so tasty, and we took home some flapjack and carrot cake!What made this place extra special for me was their soya milk option which meant I could enjoy one of the lovely lattes, and I noticed they had gluten free cake options.We sat outside and will be coming here again! The staff were very welcoming also :) (Note its a cash only place)

As I was off work I offered to take my mum and dad to Birkin as they’ve never been and I thought they were missing out.Firstly it’s set in a beautiful area with ample parking and views over their fishing lakes. Tables outside and in so weather depending you can take your choice.There isn’t a huge choice on the menu but that’s perfectly fine as what’s there is enough. The quality of the food is fantastic and the range of cakes is hopelessly tempting that I can’t help myself. We all had savoury but couldn’t turn down the scones with clotted cream or carrot cake. Beautiful. If you do visit ask to see the cakes and you’ll know what I mean!!If you’re in the area or fancy a ride out then I’d recommend you visit.Two little things to remember is they’re closed on Mondays and it’s a cash only place so no cards accepted.

First time to Birkin on the bike, great food very reasonable prices safe bike racks what's not to like

Eight of us turned up at 3pm on a Sunday. There was no one else in and the staff could not be faulted for thinking they had come to the end of their working day. However they were so welcoming and did not make us feel like we were not welcome or that they wanted to close. They even let my little boy help with serving which he loved!! I felt a little bad turning up so late in the day and so close to them closing but they made us feel they had all the time. Thank you.

Not been to this place for a while as I found the staff rude and very unwelcoming.Sad to say, though the food is great, nice surroundings and reasonably priced, the staffs attitude has gotten worse.I do not go to be treated like an unwelcome guest.Will not be rushing back

We often to to this gem of a place for a pick me up tea & cake. Always home made delicious cakes in many different varieties on offer at very reasonable prices. The ladies are very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Called in for a much needed cafe stop. Food was nice and fresh. Lots of cakes on offer. Sadly no milkshakes for the internal child.

We were in the local area and looking for somewhere for lunch, and decided to give this place a try based on the trip advisor reviews and we weren't disappointed. We thought all our meals were lovely, great value for money and the tearoom itself was amazing as were all the lovely ladies who served us. We wished we were locals, we'd be there every week ! We had the club sandwich, soup, baked potato, bacon sandwich, scones and carrot cake with coffee and hot chocolate - delicious.

We had been told about this café by some friends and how good it was, well we were not disappointed. Very friendly staff and lovely range of food for such a small café.

I am a cyclist and whenever we go out Birkin way we allways stop 9ff there. Great food and very good service from all the staff on a busy day they are run off there feet and do a good job. Lot of the negative reviews on here are the kind of people you can never satisfy as for opening times what a lot of people critisise it's simple just pick up the phone and ask.

Visited Birking on Thursday this week having been many times before and always loved the place. Sadly they were closed yet the web site said they’d be open until 3-30pm and it was only 1pm

Unbelievable service no matter how many cyclists are there. food very good and reasonably price, staff efficient and courteous

A little out of the way but definitely worth it! Went for afternoon tea. Food was delicious and fresh and plenty of it! Reasonable prices too! Friendly staff. Will be back

Four of us went for afternoon tea one lunch time. The ladies gave us a few minutes and then came for our drinks order. The afternoon teas were brought out soon after with our drinks. We had a cake stand each with four small sandwiches, egg mayo, coronation chicken, ham and prawn.There was a bit of salad and a warm sausage roll. A large scone with jam and clotted cream was great and there were also three assorted cakes. We all enjoyed the food. The waitress popped over a couple of times to see if we needed anything. The surroundings inside are quirky and comfortable and fun. The afternoon tea was delicious and good value at 10 pounds each.

Amazing food .cyclist friendly a nice little cafe dog friendly out side but not in side.great for family and friends even if you just want a cuppa and cake

Visited this cafe on 2 separate occasions in July 2018 with a friend , decent stop in the summer but the building extension looks very temporary and quite flimsy looking . Only had a pot of tea and a tea cake but these were good.

Have enjoyed visits to this cafe in the past and was therefore disappointed at how much it had changed and lost much of its atmosphere and charm. Now much bigger and and less friendly, don't think we will be going again.

This is a very quirky little place and we love it. Whether you are a biker or just fancy nipping in for coffee and cake, you are made to feel welcome. The staff are lovely and the food is great.

Like stepping back in time! Lots of Cath Kidston-style cute pastel painted and mismatched furniture and knick-knacks but most importantly, gorgeous cakes and scones. A visit here won’t disappoint. My only gripe is that the staff could be a bit less perfunctory but the food wins every time.

The café when open is top quality food and service Incorrect opening times on TripAdvisor CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY

Went with friends for afternoon tea. Nice cafe in a lovely setting. Unfortunately not much variation for vegetarians, seems very limited. The egg mayonnaise sandwiches were a bit lacklustre in flavour. Wouldn't rush back.

Come here with cycling club, these ladies really know what they're doing, food, speed of service etc. one of the best, well done.

Visited with friends for lunch. It was a lovely day and we sat outside. Although very busy we didn't wait too long for a table. Plenty on the menu to choose from and we had sandwiches with a small salad and coleslaw followed by delicious slices of cake. Everything was nicely presented and good value for money. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be calling again.

Arranged a surprise baby shower for my friend. We had a lovely afternoon and the food was delicious. Bit odd that afternoon tea didn't come with tea and coffee though. Great value for money though and quality cakes. Planning on returning soon, thank you

This is a lovely little tea rooms. Great value and a lovely shabby chic feel with an old fashioned twist. The food is great and it’s very clean and professional. Definitely visiting again with ladies that lunch

1st visit of the year and the place was heaving, staff guided us straight away to where a table was available. Service was great and quick considering how full they were. Food is straight forward but always well prepared and tasty and reasonably priced.

Went with wife, two daughters, one grandaughter, staff were very helpful, food excellent, nice venue.

Saturday was another great example of what a fantastic cafe with fantastic people Birkin is. Having battled snow and wind on the bike I arrived after closing time whilst preparations were being made for a baby shower. None the less I was invited in and able to get homemade cake and a coffee. Nice to be asked if I wanted a “hot milky one” not some pretentious lattymuckyato from Costafewbucks. These guys mix pretty with practical, poetic with prosaic. Not many cafes where I would be equally happy to turn up in Lycra or treat my Mum. Well done Birkin, thanks again!

Stopped for a post-cycle tea & cake on a very cold/damp/mucky day. Lovely warm and inviting atmosphere inside. Even though we were a tad wet and filthy the staff made us welcome. Every table in the main section was taken by folk enjoying their meal. The bonus is that they have an extension on the side of the building which is a little more suited to how we were 'dressed' (as in covered in crap from the wintery roads). If you in the area either driving on on a cycle drop in!!

A buzzing but friendly cycle friendly stopping point. The menu had what you would expect and the venue ticked all the boxes for a bike pit stop on a Sunday morning.

Excellent food and service from the young ladies. Breakfast very good. Can eat in or outside if the weather is...

Called today having been tipped this cafe. Brilliant cafe. Excellent food. Great range of cakes. Very slick service. Well done...

Called in today Mums treat for lunch. Had to share a long table it was so busy - but that's...

What a fantastic place this is. We have visited 3 times with our sons, 8yrs and 9 months. The tea...

FAB place FAB staff FAB food to the person that said one staff was like a fish wife and the...

Went there for a lunch time catch up with friends , food was average but the waitress when we went to pay refused to take 2 old style pound coins which are still legal tender in any establishment till Sunday (and bankable in any Uk bank for a very long time) , I asked why and she couldn’t give an answer !! So a older lady who I believe to be 1 of the owners came out from the kitchen, I explained the dilemma and she agreed to take them . I paid said thank and left. As I approach my car the owner comes outs shouting Like a old fish wife at me saying I had made her waitress cry with my comment, which I said If she is going to refuse something she should have a reason for it and not just coz the till has a note on it !!! I explained I wouldn’t be back and actually only came coz my friends enjoy it there (god knows why) . I think the waitress in question needs to put a smile on her face anyway when serving customers her face was enough to turn the milk sour, and as for the other lady she needs a lesson in customer care . Won’t be setting foot over the door step again so rude !!!!!

I have visited twice , twice for breakfast once for tea and cake. Absolutely delicious. Very tasty and excellent value. The staff are very friendly and efficient.

Often call when out cycling but have started bringing the family due to the expansion and quality food at a price that is very attractive.

Have been here a few times when out cycling. They serve lovely ( and very reasonably priced ) food. Today our friend fell off his bike on the way there. The staff were so helpful and kind to us all - thank you and we will definietly be back.

Call here quite regularly with the Cycling Club.Excellent service,nice surroundings and very bike/cycling friendly.Plenty of rack space to hang your bike,food and service always excellent.

Finally visited here on a unusually (for this summer)sunny afternoon!...We sat outside at one of the many tables. We were served at table by a very friendly young lady who took our order and very quickly brought our coffees soon followed by our sandwiches....BLT & Coronation chicken both on lovely nutty seeded bread (where do you get this?)with crisps & salad garnish!!Before we reluctantly left this lovely spot in the sunshine we visited the WC which is in a little 'shed' outside. Unfortunately as my mum is a wheelchair user this is where it became difficult as the facilities were cute but challenging & small with no grab rails. It was almost impossible to push her there on the hardcore chippings surface!!....a path of tarmac or flags is needed!!....Otherwise we enjoyed our visit and the food was lovely and reasonable ably priced.....

I popped in for a sandwich whilst decorating in the area. i had seen on Facebook it was open We ordered sausage sandwich coffees but couldnt resist rang of cakes mmmm.it was well worth the money and to sit out in the sun was great. its so quiet you could be anywhere. Thanks Steve at TOPCOAT DECORATORS

Visited with family for breakfast. Fresh bacon sandwiches followed by delicious chocolate cake. Was busy showing what a popular little place this is. Friendly staff - good value what more could you ask!

Our club and other local cycling clubs use Birkin Fisheries as the place to head to at the end of the ride.The number of cyclists along with anglers and the general public that repeatedly use this place speaks volumes about the quality, price and service.Need I mention the homemade cakes ?

This has become a regular place to meet with friends, lovely surroundings, fantastic value for money, lovely friendly staff. . Great breakfast, cakes and more. Already filled 3 loyalty cards.

Was recommended by friends who visit on a regular basis. Went for the first time on Sunday and was really impressed would highly recommend. The food was great and the staff were excellent. It was a busy day so had to wait for our order but it was well worth the wait.

Beautiful LITTLE café set in gorgeous surroundings. Everyone is welcome but you do sometimes need to wait your turn as there are only so many tables so only so many people can be served at once. The fact so many people do stop off is testament to the quality of the food :-)

Visited this weekend and fantastic food and service as experienced on my previous visit with family. Busy place but worth the wait staff very friendly and helpful. Popular with cyclists who always seem to use and been one myself would highly recommend. Best tearoom around in my opinion.

2nd Visit there this year. Treated worst than first time. They stopped serving food due to cafe being too busy. Refused to serve a cyclist and then told by member of staff to "piss off".The worst experience of customer service I have experienced ever.Shame really as nice food and cakes.Went there to celebrate fellow cyclist birthday which was ruined by attitude of staff.Just heard from another cyclist who cycled there today that she also was treated badly.Will inform many cycle clubs to avoid and visit Berts Barrels instead.All the best Birkin. Many cyclists won't be back!!!Don't be fooled by there website which states friendly and vegetarian.Complete opposite!!

Called off for a cuppa and piece of cake midway through a 50 mile bike ride and was pretty impressed as the place just looks like a giant garden shed,pleasantly surprised and there were other cyclists there that made it even better as they were all really friendly.Will be calling again soon.

This is the second time me and my partner have visited over the last couple of months, it's a lovely drive out and the food both times has been beautiful!Agree with some of the other reviews that the staff could maybe do to cheer up a little bit, but other then that, nothing else negative to say.Will certainly be back in the future!

Have been here a couple of times, it can get busy if a group of cyclists turn up, but service is usually pretty quick. Nice selection of cakes and

We had heard very good reports about this spot and we were not disappointed. It was a beautiful afternoon and both inside and outside were full of people enjoying both the weather and the food - both of which could not be bettered! The title 'Birkin Fisheries Tea Room' was a bit of a misnomer as we went for a fish and chip lunch only to discover that the 'fisheries' part meant that you could fish in the waters nearby, but fish and chips were the one thing (from a very extensive menu) that were not available. However, a cooked breakfast, soup, salads, sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks were available and all at very reasonable prices. My friend had a beautiful 'Chinese' salmon salad whilst I had soup (leek and potato on this occasion) followed by a slice of 'Eton Mess' cake. We both had a pot of tea to complete the meal. The service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. We shall definitely go again. It took us a little while to actually find the place - and even longer to get home but now we know where it is, it will not be long before we return!

What a hidden gem this place is. Well worth a visit with lots of cakes to choose from along with a good menu. Would recommend this place to anyone and it's a great value.

Nice and relaxing with good food served by polite and friendly people.Had a lovely walk with the dog and then called in for cake.

We visited on a Saturday morning at about 11am, weather was very good so the outside area was very full of cyclists stopping off for a mid-cycle breakfast. We sat inside (which was empty) and had a very reasonably priced and nicely cooked breakfast. I will definitely be coming back to try some of the cakes as they looked lovely!!

What a cracking little place! My wife and I cycled here on a Saturday lunchtime - no wonder it's a cyclists favourite!We had a great early lunch of poached eggs and a bacon sandwich, followed by a large slice of lemon drizzle cake and a cup of tea!Friendly staff, nice setting...... I'll be back!

Gorgeous little Cafe, the inside looks almost straight out of a Cath Kidston Catalogue. We had afternoon tea and it was lovely. The women who worked there were very attentive and friendly, kept offering us refills on our drinks and when it came to paying I was very pleasantly surprised at the price.

Very nice sandwiches, but the filter on the cafeteria came with bacon fat from the washing up floating about in the coffee and stuck in the filter.Not for me, I'll give it a miss, no apology or explanation.

Stopped for a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea 27 miles into a 40 odd mile cycle ride. The staff here are very friendly and the food excellent. Would be ideal for a couples afternoon tea. Quirky in a lovely setting.

We like to call for a snack when we are cycling past on our bikes. The staff are very friendly and the food is good. It is very relaxing to sit in the garden and enjoy the sunshine, or you can sit inside on cooler days. It seems to be very popular, we called at 10.am, opening time last Friday and were surprised by the number of people who arrived for breakfast- especially considering the rural location.

We have visited the tea room frequently over a few years now.My mum and I came across it one day and decided to give it a try, this was when it was still just like a big summer house. I will always remember how we were greeted by the staff there on our first visit. The personal customer service was just as excellent then as to what it still is today. The lovely ladies there have catered for my fussy eating of likes, dislikes and food intolerances. They have also accommodated us whether we have come as a group of upto 12 of us or just 2 of us. We have seen the tea rooms extend over the years with the veranda and put additional outside seating too and now due to it popularity they have further extended the inside and still kept all it's original charm. The food whether it's a big breakfast, hot/cold sandwich, something on toast or just a slice of home made a cake and a pot of tea has always been prepared and delivered with excellent service and always a smile ☕️

Seems to be very popular off the back of the day time tearoom custom.First visit was as my family 2x2 at £15 each. Fixed menu, which is fine and at £15 didn't expect too much. Starter was fresh bread with olive oil and strangely balsamic glaze not balsamic vinegar, main dish was fish in a macadamia nut crust served on orzo pasta, which was good and desert was again basic small slice of lemon drizzle cake. Enjoyed it and there was plenty of profit in the menu. Second visit a few weeks later with a few of us from the village, now at an 33% increase in price, now at £20 per person was expecting a little more for my buck. It's not much I know, but it now competes with a lot of other places where I can choose my meal for the same money. Although I may not get 3 courses, I could have a really good starter and main or main and pudding.The second meal starter was a moroccan theme starting with falafel which was enjoyable and a main of Moroccan stew served a overcooked couscous and strangely unpeeled butternut squash, it was a disappointingly sized portion too, finished with small rhubarb crumble. Couldn't see the extra £5 and it was just tea (Yorkshire dinner) we do have better at home. Service is basic and sat with finished plates for a while, with no chance of the bill coming to the table. Once the foods done with, they don't come back and if I was asked if everything was ok I would have said.It was a good night, plenty of atmosphere and drink, great to be able to walk home.Take it as constructive criticism and don't be come victims of your own success.

Visited here on a lovely sunny day. We sat outside in the sunshine and ordered bacon sandwiches and cake, with coffee. Lovely laid back atmosphere. Cakes delicious and mouth watering bacon butties!

We had been told about this quaint and quirky cafe.It is set next to a fishing lake and very popular with cyclists and motor bikes.The wife and I had a full English while our daughter had a cream tea minus the tea and with a hot choc.All were absolutely fantastic.A word of warning they only accept cash no cards as they have no phone line being out in the sticks.But well worth the drive out.

Went on a busy day in easter hols but got a table after a short wait. Lovely friendly atmosphere, superb food and efficient service at a very reasonable priceWill visit again!

Quirky tea shop, like the miss match furniture and crockery. Very busy, seating inside and out if weather permitting. Down side was the staff need to cheer up, could do with a personality software update - doesn't cost anything for manners. So won't be returning.

Since the weather has warmed back up we decided to visit the cafe again as there is lots of places to sit outside in the sun ! We arrived around 1pm and the place was buzzing , however there is plenty of off street parking with lots of room ( very handy getting my Grandma out of the car as could fully open the door ) We grabbed a table inside and were served very quickly by a friendly and polite waitress . The food came in reasonable time and served with a smile !. It is a very popular place which means its busy , but it doesn't effect the food or service time. Its has a great rustic vibe , with a shabby chic interior , its very picturesque and a real hidden gem. Lots of cyclist go here and its a great place to people watch but also everyone seems friendly and this time was no different, everyone seems to mingle and chat with each other so it creates a really pleasant atmosphere.Its a very relaxed place and its just nice to go to for simple food but great food . The stand out point to me again was the price, there is no where else to eat in the area, but instead of overcharging and exploiting the fact they keep prices very low. You can eat sandwich coffee and HOMEMADE cake for 8 pounds,and with the size of the pieces you can easily share ! This really is a hidden gem and worth the long drive for, be sure to take an extra piece home ! Yes the place was super busy but its busy for a reason !

This place gets rave reviews, I've visited twice, on the first occasion after recommendation from friends, I found the food drink and service to be very good, but the place is basically a shed with a plastic lean to attatched, the Toilet facilities, which are clean, are in another separate shed. There is also a selection of mismatched furniture outside should the weather be nice enough to sit out, it's all arranged around a small fishing lake... Yes it's quirky and that probably adds to the appeal for many but not for me... Not impressed! The second visit was more recently when out cycling on a Sunday my mate wanted to call in... Every cyclist in Yorkshire was there, and we would have had to wait ages to be served so we went elsewhere.. if you like sitting in a garden shed or a plastic greenhouse drinking tea this is the place for you. And if you don't like waiting don't go on a Sunday. The place obviously has its appeal to many, perhaps I'm missing something but it didn't do it for me.

Wow, what a lovely little place this is. A lovely warm welcome received. Very peaceful setting by the fishing lakes. Board with daily specials on it, had the lasagne followed by the blueberry and vanilla cake, both delicious. The place had a constant stream of visitors, it is decked out in quaint vintage style. Will definitely be back very soon, oh and don't forget your cash as there is no card machine facilities there!!

Have been meaning to visit for ages and glad we did. Lots of obviously regular customers which is always good. Had breakfast which included toast and a cuppa. Excellent! Hot , tasty and £5 brilliant! .

We are new to the area and kept seeing bikes go past talking about getting to the tea room, so one day we thought we would follow said bikes and we were not disappointed. The food was lovely and well presented but the best thing was the cake! The cake selection was great and you could tell this was really home cooked cake...The owners have done an amazing job and the atmosphere was lovely. We will be returning and cant wait for the weather to pick up so we can sit outside with the dogs and watch the world go by with tea and cake!

I was recommended this place to go for afternoon tea and we weren't disappointed. I took my mum and my 4 year old son for a Saturday afternoon treat. Freshly made finger sandwiches and home baked cakes - yum. I'm not a big tea drinker and they let me have a cappuccino instead of the pot of tea. My son was made up by the little glass bottle his water was served in. We will definitely return but maybe in summertime so we can sit outside and enjoy the countryside.

Visited today with family for an impromptu lunch. Nice surroundings, quick & friendly service, great food and awesome value. Highly recommended.

Take this for what it is pleasant clean and friendly place to visit. Visited in winter we will go again in warmer weather to so outside.

What a gold mine......I visited twice in two days. First having bacon n egg butties to die for. Did a dummy run with my hubby to see where it was. What a pleasant ride. Then on the Sunday six of us for afternoon tea. Celebrating a birthday. All I can say is the tea was exceptional. The place is quirky, clean, different and fun. Everyone is welcome and we certainly will be returning.

What a great addition to Birkin fisheries. Now every Wednesday evening. We had the set menu @ £15 pp & enjoyed the food & atmosphere. Now looking forward for our next visit later this month. Also it's bring your own alcohol which keeps the bill at a minimum. Well done to lilykate & team.

Firstly the location is perfect there is lots of parking and outside space ! Secondly the food is great, its simple quick and tasty. The best thing for me is the price, the food is very cheap for what you are getting and there is nothing that is overpriced. The cakes were all homemade and great size pieces ! The place does get a little busy as it is popular due to being good but its worth waiting 5 minutes for a table. I have had the regular food and also booked an afternoon tea which as perfect as a little treat.I can not recommend this more highly , you will struggle to get something at this quality in this price range !

Wow what an amazing little gem, food was wonderful and best of all the price, I will defiantly be returning and spreading the word of this little gem

A wonderful tucked away little cafe off the beaten track. They have a lovely variety of hot drinks, sandwiches and yummy treats- watch your waistlines! The cafe is quaint and has a lovely relaxing atmosphere. Will definitely be returning for a second visit!

My partner and I went out for a bike ride and came across this lovely little tea rooms tucked away in Birkin. The cake and drinks were lovely and the prices so reasonable. It was hardly surprising it was so full. Will definitely call again and perhaps have one of their full breakfast which looked delicious.