Cornercopia in Ryedale

Great spot. Lovely food and wonderful service. Ploughman’s was magic - the pork pie spectacular! Really accommodating for our large party and making daughter a cheese toastie. Will def go back.

Great location, beautiful views but will not visit again. We’d been to Cornercopia before the new owners took over and loved everything about it. However, the cafe as it is now is sadly disappointing. First impressions were good, but that was soon replaced with regret when we'd ordered our lunch. Staff seemed uninterested, we had to ask several times for service even though there were so many staff members working! Tables arriving after us received drinks/food before us; a long wait for food, with no warning and when our lunch arrived it was basic & was clearly just slapped together-not worth the wait. Because of the lack of communication and customer service skills this will be our last lunch visit to Cornercopia.

Arrived as a group of 10 cyclists yesterday for much needed food and coffee. Food and service was excellent and hit the spot! Made to feel very welcome - thanks so much!

This was a busy place so we expected great things. Sadly the food was a bit below par. Ordered the ploughman’s and the sausage roll on it was dreadful, it was cold and left a fatty layer on the roof of the mouth. The one toilet was hot and smelly and in desperate need of fresh air! The waitress was pleasant but a bit abrupt. Sadly will not be returning.

An attractive cafe which was very clean and well furnished. We were greeted quickly and given a table and menus, quite a good range of foods on offer but we only wanted a snack. I had a beautiful fruit scone, my wife had coronation chicken served in a granary roll, both had coffee. Food was well presented and delicious and the coffee had a good flavour. All in all very nice.

Fabulous service from kind people. Lovey ciabatta rolls with the MOST amazing potato salad. Please please I need the recipe!

Wonderful family owned cafe in beautiful Helmsley. As a local I am aware that the town has numerous good quality cafés and restaurants.Cornercopia is always very busy which is a true reflection of the quality of food and service.Friendly efficient staff, lovely owners, dogs welcome and possibly the best tasting cakes in the area. Certainly the best establishments in Helmsley.

Loved that sitting outside was an option, even in the rain thanks to the great parasols; also dog friendly which is super helpful on holiday. Opted to try the sausage roll and it came out warmed perfectly and served with applewood cheese and chilli jam. How have I never heard of this? Absolutely delicious. Shared the delicious tiramisu traybake. Lovely Yorkshire tea served too. Will definitely be back to try the warm cheese scone!!

After lunch we spent the afternoon at Duncombe Park and found cafe shut when we were ready for our afternoon coffee. Common problem in UK. What are tourists supposed to do after attractions close and before dinner? No wonder Costa and Starbucks are so popular.

Great friendly staff and owner! We stopped for an afternoon cuppa and cake, very speedy service and cakes were tasty! Wish we lived here, we would visit more!!

Our usual go to cafe in Helmsley. Went today and walked to the outside seating area to be shouted at by a woman a distance away , who i guess was the owner , that we shouldn't just walk in and we had to wait to be seated. Even the table next door commented on her abrupt & rude manner. £13.20 for 2 scones & a pot of tea for 2 so we won't be returning

Best scrambled eggs on toast I had in my whole life! So happy I stopped by! Coffeee was nice and the waitress very helpful and kind 😊Super cute spot in the village too 💛

We visited for coffee and cake with our 2 year old. We were greeted and taken to a table by very friendly staff. Drinks were great as was the Biscoff muffin. My 2 year old stole my muffin, which staff found amusing, as did we. With this, the staff came round the corner and gave me another one on the house. Staff were great in engaging with our son who couldn’t stop looking at them and smiling. Everything about our visit was brilliant and we’ll always call in every time we’re in Helmsley. It wasn’t our first visit and it won’t be our last! Massive thank you to the staff!

Lovely little spot with lots of gluten free options. The mushroom truffle dish was to die for. Would definitely return here! Also dog friendly

Dropped in as a group for coffee, tea and cakes. All good food, served quickly with a smile. We sat in the large outside seating area which should be brilliant, as it’s spacious with good tables & chairs. Castle gate is a quiet spot so no passing traffic. Sadly some customers sitting outside insisted, despite the no smoking notices, in ‘enjoying’ their filthy habit which wrecked our enjoyment. Never again outside this place.

Cracking little spot in Helmsley. Popped in for a cuppa and stayed for lunch. Great food will be back on our next trip over.

A little gem , friendly and efficient service, we ate a ploughman's platter and a smoked salmon ciabatta, both were amazing, beautifully presented . Would highly recommend stopping by on a visit to hemsley

A beautiful little cafe, with great waiting staff and make a lovely late. Couldn’t recommend a better cafe in Helmsley. Can’t wait to visit again.

Unexpected visit to the area and happened upon this little hidden gem, great service, delicious food and a stunning area to visit what more could you ask for. Keep up the standards, will definitely be back when visiting in the summer

Still rubbish service! Reviewed this before last August and the service is still dreadful. We must be doing something wrong based on other reviews here. Sat at an outside table, nobody came to drop off menus or ask if we needed any help. Several staff walked past us, still ignored as no eye contact made. Gave up after 10 minutes of waiting. I’m always prepared to give a place a second chance but not again for this cafe. Whoever the owners are you need to seriously address your customer service.

The warmth and service of an interested staff made it so much easier to enjoy our trip to North yorks. The chef was so helpful with his recommendations. We chose the Thai & noodles soup, perfect. We could have stayed all day as the sweet selection was to die for. Will certainly recommend this gorjus place to my relatives of north yorks

Excellent and prompt service, wonderful food (will be back to try more of the lovely menu) and a great atmosphere. Really enjoyed my trip here and will be back for sure.

Fabulous place! Food was amazing! Warm and welcoming staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Cosy and such a beautiful village. Highly recommend a visit.

best place to eat in helmsley fantastic service and food congratulations to the owners and good luck I will definitely be back

We’re so glad we stumbled across Cornercopia (totally by chance). The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our young children, who loved their lunch and ate it all! It’s great to see some creative and different vegetarian options available and my Falafel and beetroot open sandwich was delicious. Everything was very reasonably priced. Thank you for rescuing a hungry family from an imminent hangry toddler meltdown. We’ll be back the next time we’re in Helmsley.

Well what can I say! What an amazing experience we have had today in the Cornercopia, just stunning. A beautiful little eatery next to Helmsley castle. We called in for lunch, staff were friendly and loved the dog, The barista Tracey made us beautiful coffee, I had the french onion soup with bubbling cheese on the top and my partner had the ham hock terrine, all freshly prepared and homemade by the most talented chef. We have eaten in some exceptional places but this is by far the best, well done to all the staff!! We can’t wait to return !!

Had just finished a 4 mile walk round Duncombe Park and Helmsley Castle and needed a sweet treat and coffee. Despite this being a Wednesday in January it was quite busy and the cafe was warm so we sat outside. Scone and cake were very nice although the slice of cake could have done to have been a bit thicker. Coffee was delicious.

After a lovely walk we chose to have drinks & snacks at this delightful cafe. We were warmly welcomed and served quickly. The bacon roll, soda bread toast & vegan cake were all delicious. The Americano coffee was the best I've had whilst out and about and the gentleman (the owner?) who served us was happy to provide a leaflet about a local business where we could buy the coffee for home. The little extras make the experience memorable for all the right reasons and we were all impressed with our brunch today. Many thanks

Cornercopia is the cafe and tearoom we usually use when we visit Helmsley. It is very smart and the service is always welcoming and very efficient. We were only in for coffee, tea and scones all of which were very good, particularly the fruit scones that really are rather special.

We arrived on Sunday for a quick cake & coffee but was amazed to find an amazing little place serving sensational food, we had a couple of the specials and all were superb. The staff where attentive and superb in the way they approached our needs

Our 1st time here . Lovely quirky bistro. Very friendly staff. Very accommodating . I had salmon eggs avocado toast and caviar 😋. Ploughman’s was also to die for 😋!. And chocolate cake for afters 🥰. Very reasonable prices ! Can’t wait to return ❤️xxx

Great, inventive food with great service and superb quality. The owners/ staff had a real passion and interest in creating a great menu…..

The helpful waiter was friendly and organised food not on the menu which our disabled daughter could eat. This doesn’t happen in every restaurant and was greatly appreciated. My husband had the special which was a beef curry - he loved it! The owner checked...

Stumbled across this place after a stroll through Helmsley. To be honest lots of little eateries about but they all looked the same. This one stood out slightly with their tempting specials board outside. Once inside it was clear that it was a popular choice...

We were staying with my twin brother and his wife in a lovely modern cottage in Helmsley. We decided to go out for some lunch and chose the Cornercopia. What a good decision. Lovely food, two steak pies and mushy peas, a sausage dish, soup...

A wonderful cafe, with lovely, friendly staff. The shin beef curry on the specials was delicious. I saw the other food being brought out and it all looked wonderful. My daughter is on a special soft food diet and the staff were happy to accommodate...

Cornercopia is a lovely little cafe in Helmsley and we've visited quite a few times over the years. It has changed hands recently and the new owners seem really friendly and happy to help. I was a little disappointed on our recent visit because the...

Beautiful place, homemade food was excellent. Staff so friendly and helpful. Will be returning for sure.

We have always loved Fish n Chips in Whitby, but my sister and I decided this was even better. Not only was the food amazing, but the staff was truly friendly.

Our first visit to this always popular Helmsley cafe and it won't be our last. Arrived not long after it opened on a Sunday morning, there were already plenty of people seated. We both chose a cappuccino and a slice of treacle tart. The coffee...

Always used to be our go to place in Helmsley, but has it changed hands, seriously gone downhill. All seemed a bit chaotic and took ages to be served, didn't seem any organisation in who was doing what. Scones used to be amazing, now look...

Stumbled across this gem at the start of our break, returning several times. The barista made coffee is superb, matched equally by the food, all produced and served by a small enthusiastic first class staff. Managed by new owner Lee, this venture can only succeed...

Great cafe with wonderful food and staff that are extremely friendly, welcoming and professional Try the mushroom surprise on the new menu. Will definitely be back Five stars 🌟

A great place to sit and watch the world go by while enjoying great food and a lovely pot of tea. Friendly, attentive staff and will definitely return.

Beautiful little spot with fantastic cake and lovely, friendly attentive staff! What more could you ask for!! Oh I didn’t mention the lovely view too! We where still sat outside when they were closing but said we were welcome to stay put as long as...

Stopped in beautiful Helsley on the way home from our holiday in North Yorks and had the most delicious piece of Guinness cake and pot of tea at Cornercopia. Really friendly staff and great location. Can highly recommend.

Wonderful welcome superb value for money. Brilliant mocha and scrambled eggs. With generous portion delicious sourdough bread. Highly recommend.

Stopped off here for a coffee early afternoon. Young lady who came to clear and clean the table was friendly and chatty. That’s where it stopped! She completely forgot to return to take our order, another young man asked when passing if we were being...

We always call in here when were passing. Excellent food, lovely place to sit outside & watch the world go by & very friendly staff.

New owners have just taken over - so glad we stopped by - staff so attentive and friendly - didn’t have time for lunch but had the most amazing cappuccino ( a real cappuccino frothy) and fresh cake - the Blueberry & Banana was heaven...

Visited here 20th July 2023. Nicely placed on exit from the car park.Sat outside for a lovely coffee and great service at a decent price. They do a whole range of food with seating inside

You get a lot for your money! The Falafel Open sandwich wasn’t strictly falafel but a very tasty chick pea topping nevertheless. We were able to substitute a hog roast sausage roll onto the pork pie platter. Loads of salad and coleslaw for great prices!...

Fantastic lunch. Sat outside. They catered really well for our group, which included a vegan and also one with a gluten intolerance. We would definitely go back again, excellent food and service

We had a lovely light lunch here yesterday, sat outside. Food was a delight, and the service was amazing. Good portions and a wonderful array of cakes and pastries for those that are not calorie conscious 😀 Highly recommend.

The owners, couldn’t do enough for us. They ensured everyone’s needs were met. We had children (aged 4 & 8)with us and they said they could order whatever they wanted even if it wasn’t on the menu and as long as the cafe had the...

We stumbled across this place for tea and cake! Very friendly staff and a great selection of food at reasonable prices. I recommend the Cornercopia cafe to anyone passing through!

The friendliest staff, which really makes such a difference as these days you don’t always find that. They were so welcoming and helpful. We had scone and cake, which were amazing. It’s such a pretty place too and the outside eating area is just gorgeous...

Went here for morning coffee and cake. Fussy coffee wife drinker enjoyed coffee so much enquired where they got their blend from and has ordered some. Cake / scone both very nice and very friendly staff

We stopped here for lunch after visiting Helmsley Castle. Great choice of food with pleasant and helpful staff. Helmsley has many cafes and we've tried a few in the past but this one is definitely the best

We arrived on Good Friday lunchtime on the way to the coast. Just a snack but we called in on the off-chance and a table was found for us. The cakes were delicious. We also called again on our way home the following week and...

The best service we’ve had on our week long trip by far. A warm welcome and efficient, courteous and prompt service (on both visits). We wouldn’t go anywhere else on return! :)

Outstanding! There seems to be fierce competition in the immediate area but Cornercopia easily holds its own. Egg mayonnaise sandwich arrived on two slices of good granary bread, accompanied by coleslaw, a really good little dressed salad with rocket and crisps. Steak and ale pie...

A lovely lunch dodging showers. Very happy to see a Pork Pie Platter and ,Melted Brie Pot with cranberry, grapes & sourdough on the lunch menu. Unusual and absolutely delicious. Friendly welcoming staff & service. Thank you!

We had a late afternoon snack here. It was very popular on a Sunday afternoon. We shared a (very fully loaded) brie, rocket sandwich and a blueberry and banana cake with a big pot of tea. Just the ticket for a late lunch/afternoon tea.

Lovely food,staff and great service! You won’t be disappointed! Really nice outdoor seating area. Dog friendly inside and out.

We visited this cafe on Saturday and were greeted warmly by the staff who looked after us extremely well without being overbearing. The scones and cakes were light and delicious. As we left we were thanked for our custom: we definitely will be visiting again!

Found this little gem as we were walking back to the car, quite a late afternoon visit so limited options available to us which we knew upon admission, we had fruit scones & lattes which were served by a very friendly Northerner, hope we get...

I looked on Tripadvisor to find somewhere nice for my friend and I to have lunch on our trip away to Helmsley. The reviews were spot on. The staff were lovely and very attentive. I had a bacon and Brie sandwich and the bread was...

Sat outside for a quick bite with my wife and our dog Sidney after a walk to Rievaulx and back. Fantastic friendly service from both young girls and the owners I presume. Gorgeous coffee, great Bacon and Brie sandwich. Can't recall being looked after so...

Very sweet little restaurant - slightly outside of the town so easy to miss. Food good, staff very helpful - kept us amused for 10 mins whilst a table came free. Will look out the next we are in town

Great fresh food with a wide range of drinks to choose from. In a lovely environment, this cafe is delightful. I would recommend it.

Popped in for tea and cake. Well presented, clean and welcoming. Proper Yorkshire tea for Yorkshire water..... Cakes a delight. Service and staff spot on. Highly recommended

Accommodating, friendly, lovely atmosphere. What else can I say. We were visiting the area and stopped by here for lunch. As a large group we can often be hard to accommodate. Mr Ellis soon sorted a large table for us and settled us in. The...

Lovely clean cafe with very friendly service. The vegetable soup was so nice and the people lovely. Would definitely visit again.

Staying in the area for the weekend and decided to have a wander around Helmsley on Friday afternoon. We came across Cornercopia and what a lovely find. Staff are very friendly and welcoming, cleanliness was obvious tables cleaned after each use. On this visit my...

Lovely cafe, great place to sit outside, very friendly & polite staff & excellent food, reasonably priced for the location.

We have used Cornercopia in Helmsley several times when visiting this lovely town and it never fails to please. On this visit we had very good tea and coffee along with superb, home-baked fruit scones. Service, as ever, was efficient and very friendly.

Helmsley on a wet day and refuge was required. We found Cornercopia and what a delight. A warm welcome, and great value food cooked to perfection. Highly recommend it.

Me the wife and our 2 English bull terriers had just walked the 3 mile trail from the Abbey at Rievaulx to Helmsey,was hungry and thirsty and needed refreshment and spotted Cornercopia as we turned a corner from the castle,the food was well presented and...

Lovely sunny spot outside to eat. We were so impressed with coffee and cake, we returned to share a sarnie later. Busy with a good selection of fresh cakes and nice savoury options.

Once again we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this gem,Tony, Alison and the team provide a lovely experience with quality food and friendly service,you couldn’t ask for more,we’re not local but this cafe is one of the main reasons we visit Helmsley. p.s. Alison’s freshly...

Stopped in Helmsley for a late breakfast but too late as it turned out. Came across Cornercopia whilst having a stroll round this lovely town & glad we did!! Set in a lovely old fashioned building & greeted with lovely smile by the owner. Nothing...

Visited Helmsley this morning spotted this beautiful cafe tucked up in a beautiful corner! Big friendly smile from the owner with excellent service and dedication to ensure we enjoyed our visit - We had the chance to speak to a neighbour who takes the utmost...

Fantastic little cafe, lovely outdoor seating area. Just off of the main car park with tasty cakes and lovely staff. Will return 😁

Brilliant place to come and grab some lunch. A very good menu with options for gluten and dairy free which is sometimes difficult in smaller towns. Service was excellent and the food was delicious!

After a 7 mile walk to Rievaulx and back, we thought we would reward ourselves with tea and a cake. We came across this busy coffee shop/cafe/restaurant with a vacant outside table, with lovely views of the castle. The menus were brought to us by...

Had a lovely, freshly cooked full English breakfast which I ate al fresco in their lovely terrace area. The meal, service, and staff were all outstanding - as was the view of Helmsley Castle! I had my little dog with me, and we were both...

Absolutely excellent food. Such a great idea with the sweet and savoury platter. Food was very fresh and service excellent

Visited Sunday August 7th. Excellent service and excellent food. Managed to get the last outdoor seating as they were very busy even at 11.30 am!! I assume it was Tony (the Owner) whom came out and helped organise seating for customers as a small queue...

Visited today for the first time. We were able to sit outside but there were also lots of tables inside. The staff are delightful. We decided on coffee and lunch. The lunch menu included a range of sandwiches, lite bites,soup and a pork pie platter...

Stopped in Helmsley and visited Cornercopia for a light lunch. Ordered the sandwich and scone platter which was absolutely beautiful. Home made scones were delicious. Presentation was amazing. Sat outside, gorgeous setting and very friendly staff. Brother in law had the pork pie platter which...

Cornucopia means horn of plenty and so does The Cornercopia in Helmsley. My friend and I opted for the Sweet and Savoury Board and we both struggled to finish the scone - it certainly was plentiful and definitely value for money. We opted to sit...

Ordered a sandwich and scone platter to share whilst sat on the sun terrace. Lovely food and surroundings great to sit and watch the world go by. Highly recommended- Only downside was the owner is a Man Utd fan 😂

We enjoyed a superb sausage sandwich & mocha coffee, sitting outside, soon after arriving in Hemsley, for a little trundle round. Very friendly and speedy service, with an array of choice - from cakes, breakfast & lunchtime snacks, ice creams and beverages. Whilst we didn't...

What a lovely menu with something to suit the whole family. The coronation chicken sandwich I had was fresh and delicious. I opted for the sweet and savoury box so it also came with a scone, cream and jam. I like the way you order...

So glad to have popped in here for lunch. It was a glorious day and we managed to secure a lovely shaded table outside. Menu was great and we were all able to select something we wanted. Kids lunch box was very well presented and...

Such a lovely, quaint tearoom with fabulous food and service! We found this little gem on Tripadvisor so thought we would try it out and it certainly didn’t disappoint. We were lucky enough to get a table sat outside in the sunshine and enjoyed the...

Really enjoyed our lunch here. Pork pie platters were amazing and obviously popular as we got the last two, we wanted three but the alternative that was offered was also great. Portion sizes were more the satisfactory. The staff were very accommodating and very friendly....

Absolutely superb in every respect. Mouth watering selection of cakes and lovely tea and coffee. Fantastic service from excellent hosts made this an incredibly pleasant experience. No hesitation in recommending to one and all who appreciate great food and service. Only wish it were closer...

Well informed and attentive staff provided all what was required on a hot and sunny day in Helmsley. Food was good, soft drinks were cold and coffee was good too. Top marks all round.