Cafe On The Square in Harrogate

This cafe is the best in Ripon. If you are looking for Barista style coffee (without the expensive brand name sort) it is served with real expertise. The staff are so friendly and attentive, really child friendly as well as giving your fur babies attention and treats. Our dog was spoiled with fuss by the lovely waiting staff. The food is first class - I would say it is restaurant quality rather than cafe which is even better as the prices are very reasonable for what you receive. Try the cheese scones - AMAZING!!! Highly recommend.

Recently moved into the area, therefore frequenting all of the local coffee shops. For those who know me I do like my coffee. The atmosphere, food and coffee and friendliness of the staff were in my opinion 5*. Will definitely be making this ‘my local coffee shop’ ps the freshly made Bakewell tart was very good too

Called in for coffee and cake today. Great service, friendly staff. The dark haired waitress was very helpful and made a great coffee. The cakes looked and tasted amazing. Will definitely become a regular.

A great visit to a lovely cafe. The staff were very welcoming and the food was thoroughly enjoyable and at a reasonable price. We will definitely return and I would highly recommend a visit.

Lovely cafe, lovely atmosphere except for a member of staff I overheard talking about her weekend antics. Whilst I appreciate young people have a life outside of work, it should remain professional within the work place. I would return, however won’t be returning on a day where this individual is working. (I visited on a Friday)

Lovely place, staff are really friendly and the cakes are amazing! Bought my husband a piece of carrot cake to take home and he agreed, very yummy!

This cafe is a lovely independent cafe with very attentive service from the owner and the waitresses. It is long time since I’ve been in a cafe and felt the personal touch that this lovely cafe gave us. We arrived quite late on a Saturday and were advised that some of the hot food couldn’t be served but could still do jacket potatoes and recommended the pulled pork to my husband - which was devine with a very genius serving of meat. I had a cheese jacket potato with salad which was very tasty. Nothing was too much trouble. The cakes all looked amazing and my husband had a freshly baked black cherry Bakewell covered in almonds which was delicious. I couldn’t resist the chocolate fudge cake and was heavenly. We were not rushed and it was lovely to chat with the owner. It was way better than any experience in any of the chain cafes. We will definitely return and recommend it to our friends and family. The prices were really good at about £5.95 for a jacket potato. 2 meals, 2 deserts and 2 drinks for less than £30. This cafe is ideal for couples, families and singles

We stumbled upon this cafe while we were wandering around Ripon and are so pleased that we did. The staff, especially the owner, were extremely friendly, polite and helpful. The tables and cutlery were spotlessly clean, the food was delicious and fresh, I also enjoyed the coffee. The cakes were also excellent, freshly baked on site. Pricing was very reasonable too. Overall we really enjoyed our visit and will definitely return when we’re back in the area. Highly recommended.

Went to Ripon on a day trip. Found this lovely & friendly cafe. Plenty of choice & good value. We had a good chat with all the staff and because there was five of us put a chair at the end of a table for us all to sit together. Would definitely recommend another visit.

The staff were wonderful and went above and beyond to get my little girl the cooked breakfast she had set her heart on. When it arrived it was perfect. They also had the best gluten free bread I’ve tried! We will definitely be back for another meal.

Looking for a quick light lunch we headed into this little cafe - what a find. My husband had a beautifully light Victoria sponge, plenty of jam and butter cream filling, and a good portion. I ordered a ham sandwich and couldn't help but burst out laughing when it arrived; it was enormous, generous to a fault, lovely bread and beautiful ham with no stinting on the quantity of ham, or the quality. Really good value, but do not expect delicate little sandwiches with the crusts cut off - this isn't that sort of venue!! Sadly my photo doesn't do justice to the sandwich...

On a rainy day in the Easter week we found this lovely cafe, right on the market square near Ripon’s fabulous cathedral. There’s a bit of choice in this location but we had good advice from locals while paying for parking just outside in the Square. Very friendly staff, excellent coffee, and a surprisingly fresh choice of food at very reasonable prices. For lunch my husband enjoyed a BLT sandwich, and I had a brilliant smoked salmon and mozzarella quiche made by the chef. Beautifully presented! Highly recommended.

We were in Ripon whilst caravanning in the area and wanted some lunch. There are loads of places in the square but we like to support the local businesses where we can, and the Cafe on the Square had a good rating from the local council. We were in about 12:15 and managed to get seated in the window. A pleasant young lady came to clean the table and brought us menus. We both had Paninis and a pot of tea, ordering and paying at the counter. When the food came, it was well presented, and tasted as good as it looked. The pot of tea was spectacular …….. a proper pot of decent tea, we must have had 6 cups from it, and we were asked if we wanted more hot water. All in all a great local Cafe with good service, tasty food and a cracking cup of tea.

I will always try and support small businesses and that's why my friends and me chose to go here. You get what you pay for. Nothing wrong with the food, though not impressed with the service.

Gorgeous little cafe Beautiful coffee lovely attentive service Young man serving singing while working Great value and really good food I had a goats cheese toasties and hubby had cheese and onion on toast We will be back

Went in for tea and a light lunch. Sandwiches good and served with side salad and doritos. Tea cakes great. Large pot of tea good too. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Served by a happy chappy who was singing away all the time we were in there. Would certainly visit again if in the area.

Found this little gem on a day trip to Ripon with friends, I had the JP with cheese and was the best I’ve had, loads of cheese

Called in for a coffee. Had poached eggs on brown toast. The eggs were cooked to perfection Coffee was lovely. Staff were lovely excellent service. Lunch

Had a lovely coffee here such a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. Didn't eat but the cakes looked delicious ! The toilets were lovely decorated and clean even had hand cream which is always a nice touch. Next time will try the cake!

Popped into this place as usual cafe was full. Lovely little cafe with great staff and lovely food, haven't had mushrooms on toast for ages. We will be back, as you're a new favourite

Popped in yesterday while waiting for the Proclamation of King Charles. Lovely tasty paninis and wide choice of drinks. Clean and welcoming with attentive staff. Went back today for a light lunch and not disappointed. Will definitely return.

Popped in here for early refreshments and my friend wanted a light breakfast. Good value, clean with good service. I had an iced coffee latte and my friend peppermint tea, crumpets and jam. Would stop by again.

Traditional cafe, breakfast very well cooked and presented, poached eggs perfect, good service and good value for money

Wonderful service with lots of smiles. A fabulous cooked breakfast with perfect poached eggs. Highly recommend the full cooked breakfast. Super coffee too! Thank you, we will be back.

The cafe serves tasty food which is freshly prepared. The staff were all very friendly. The prices are very reasonable.