Elizabeth Botham's Tea Rooms in Ryedale

Yorkshire cream teas not good value for money Tiny sandwiches and awful sad cakes one pot of tea between 4 adults Eas really looking forward to it but won’t go again

Called in to grab some sandwiches on our last trip up to Whitby and they were fantastic! The salad selection they put on is second to none a fanatic variety that just adds to the flavours of whatever you are having. The staff were lovely and very impressed wit the young lady's memory as didn't write anything down but everything was perfect!

Been here a few times over the years. Food is OK. Not as special as they seem to think it is. Service has always been a bit ropey but it was horrendous thos time. Waited ages for the staff to clear a table. There were a few uncleaned ones. Quite a crowd jammed in by door by the time they did anything about it. Everyone seated had food, so not sure what the staff were doing. Plenty of them too. Lots of things not available when we ordered and that has happened in the past. It was the lady who took the order tgat inspired this review. Rude! If she thinks she's funny, she is not. Aggressive and confrontational. We were perfectly polite and all of us stunned at her behaviour. Will never return. Whole place could do with a good clean and redecorating. There are lots of cafes in Pickering which is a lovely town. Will be trying them in future.

A delightful experience from setting foot in the place to being helped out with boxes after lunch. We both chose salad ploughman's lunches which were fresh and generous, with their own pies. Speciality teas and coffee, no room for puddings, but both bought from the shop counter on the way out. Lovely staff who really looked and seemed as if they wanted to be there. Felt appreciated as customers.

We had afternoon tea and it was beautiful with freshly baked scones and lovely cakes and sandwiches. Very good value too.

These days it is so difficult to find even a decent cafe but Bothams is far better than decent. It's cosy, with quality. The mai course was gorgeous but I had to leave room for a desert. Those cakes are unmissable. The staff are lovely and the surroundings perfect

Looking for an independent Cafe in Pickering we had the good fortune to find this lovely little Cafe. A very warm and friendly welcome, the lovely Lady guided us towards the Cafe team who offered us a seat. The Cafe was busy but very relaxed, a very friendly atmosphere. The very glamorous Lady who took our order was very smiley and ready to answer any questions. 1 cream tea and a toasted teacake later we were well and truly topped up. Although the Cafe had people waiting to be seated we did not feel rushed to vacate our table. Hearing regular visitors call the team by name always gives me a comfort that they come back for good food and great service. All of the Ladies serving today were so very kind and friendly. Thank you for such a lovely stop off.

I went here with a friend for lunch. The menu is extensive with a wide selection of teas, cakes and lunch items. I was over whelmed with the size of the portions and the lovely salad which accompanies the meal. The staff are very friendly and helpful and the food is very tasty. The cakes and breads in the shop are a take home "must".

We called in at Whitby Bothams just for a cup of tea. We were greeted with a smile and a warm welcome by the lovely staff. We later bought cakes and pies from the shop downstairs, which were excellent as usual. We’ve been visiting the various Botham’s cafe and shop for many years and they are always brilliant and very good value in our opinion.

Travelled to Pickering on the NYMR and on coming out of the station Botham's was just about opposite. Purchase their cakes from time to time in our local Booths, so decided to go in. Whilst just about lunch time only a short wait for a table. Service was quick and friendly. Had delicious bacon butties followed by ginger parkin with custard. All first class. Coffee was spot on and so was their own brand tea. Afterwards stocked up on cakes to take home. Next day tried their Baxtergate shop in Whitby, not as good.

Called with my wife for drinks and cake. However when coming to pay with a card the payment machine appeared to gave me four options, three icons for adding a tip of variant amounts and one smaller for no tip. I felt this put me under pressure and spoilt our visit. Consequently I am unlikely to revisit or if I do will pay cash then I can leave a tip, the amount being at my discretion. Tea and cake was okay although the cup and saucers are very much a mismatch.

We had already enjoyed a delicious cup of tea in the Whitby branch so were delighted to enjoy coffee and lunch in Pickering. We were not disappointed and so glad to have discovered Bothams near the railway station in Pickering.

Came across this lovely little tea room during our visit to Pickering on our North Yorkshire Moors railway day trip. Staff were very friendly and they have a lovely outdoor seating area in the garden. The afternoon tea is all home made and was delicious, would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Pickering looking for a quick bite to eat.

Just perfect. We could not fault this delightful tearoom. A big bonus was the garden which we sat in to have our food. All of the staff were lovely, very friendly and happy. We had a pot of tea for 2 and I had a chicken, brie and cranberry sandwich. My OH had a toasted sandwich. All was spot on. Best place we have eaten at for a while. Please don't change and thank you to the staff.

Very good traditional tea room and bakery. The tea and cakes were delicious. Staff friendly and efficient. One of the few places were dogs are Not allowed which is a bonus especially for allergy sufferers.

Popped in here on a steam train ride from Whitby, as we'd heard that Botham's is a Yorkshire institution?! Nice coffee and piece of cake in the lovely terraced garden at the back. Hits the spot!

Simply a hidden gem in Pickering. Lovely friendly staff, nice simple menu offering freshly made to order food. Delicious hot and cold drink and first class service. Very reasonably priced.

A gem in Pickering. Next to railway station a very nice tea room. Lovely staff and nice choices on menu. The scones we had were 1st class and so was the service. Thank you

Wonderful friendly staff and great cakes too. I had a yummy cream tea with an enormous pot of tea and my husband had the ginger brack with a coffee. Will definitely visit again when we are in the area.

I love this cafe and bakery! We like to call in when we are up here on holiday and each time we receive lovely customer service and very yummy goods! Today we came in just after 3pm when a steam train had just got in to the station and it was raining, so I expected it to be busy but by some stroke of luck we had the place to ourselves for almost the whole time. Apparently it had been really busy not long before so we timed it well! My husband and I shared an afternoon tea, everything was lovely and all the ladies are really friendly. Highly recommended.

We called in the bothams of Whitby in whitby and had the cream tea and it was a big scone and it was delicious we would certainly go back again

This is a small cafe and was busy when we arrived at 12.30, good sign .We had a baked potato and a toasted sandwich, both served with salad and definitely a step up from average. We really enjoyed it and would recommend. They serve about 10 blends of tea, in proper tea pots and china cups. The waitresses were friendly and efficient. The toilet is fitted in to a small area and as someone else has commented it could be awkward for anyone with a disability but it was very clean. We couldn't leave without cakes and a pork pie from the array in the front of the shop. Well known in the area, everything is top quality.

Came with my daughter and hoped to have a chat with her as well as some food. However that wasn’t to be. Overpriced tasteless toasted sandwich. Over £7 which I thought was a lot for what I actually was served. However I think they close at 5 week days but couldn’t understand why they started clearing up so early, well before 2. It was all systems go pots and pans literally flying around being pushed on shelves by all the staff available. This went on for over 15 minutes with no thought for the customers sat trying to enjoy their food and chat. I couldn’t hear one word my daughter said so we gave up trying to speak in the end which was annoying because we hadn’t met up in over three months. The staff were unbelievably rude with not a thought for customers sat. One couple I noticed walked out without ordering. I always thought that the waitresses job was to accommodate the customer but not here. Whether this is a daily occurrence I’ve no idea. I’ve never come across anything like it. All the cakes were taken out of the glass case in the cafe area and put away and the cabinet cleaned out. Ridiculous with three hours of trading left.

Found Bothams opposite the steam railways station during a brief stop in Pickering. Discovered Brack - why have I not had this before. We had ginger and walnut/date brack - both delicious. Needed strong self control not to buy a whole loaf. (Brack is a fruit loaf somewhat similar to Welsh Bara Brith). Whether visiting Pickering or just passing through - I recommend a tea break!

Treacle tart unpleasant. Fruit cake and Wensleydale cheese good. For Visually Impaired customers beware there is a large loose screen in the toilet. I am advised it's because people can't lock the door. Unbelievable.

We popped in for coffee and cake while waiting for the train at the station across the road. There is an excellent choice of cakes, tea breads, teas and coffees. Husband had the Eccles cake and pronounced it the best ever. So much so that...

Disappointed with Bothams Whitby £25 voucher bought for my birthday dated 28th April 2021 on asking if they would honour this and was politely told no Having just returned from a weeks holiday at Whitby and unable to use voucher, I am doubting their legal...

I was going on the Pickering to Whitby steam train and having an hour spare we decided to stop at these tea rooms as just a few minutes out of the station. Manovering my dad in a wheel chair wasn't great but we finally managed...

Excellent cafe, great layout with A/C, so not hot or steamy damp inside. Delicious food and superb service. Loved our lunches and looking forward to returning. Well done to all at Bootham’s

We popped in here last week for lunch with a limited time as we were catching the train. All the staff were so helpful in ensuring we had our food promptly. The menu choice is excellent with some very tempting cakes and plum breads. Would...

Welcoming staff. Good food. Extremely clean. Gets all the basics spot on. Nice place to sit back and relax when exploring Pickering.

Such a perfectly formed tea room , food fab , service fab , great location …. This is my second visit here and it’s the best sandwiches in the area by far …. Friendly service and so organised and helpful…. Highly recommend

We have visited several times in the last week and each visit was equally enjoyable, we have had toasted sandwiches which had a lovely salad with delicious dressing on (so nice we bought some to take home), cakes and coffees. This is one of our...

A lovely tea room with the friendliest staff you could wish for. Food is delicious and the atmosphere really pleasant. Would not hesitate to recommend Elizabeth Bothams in Pickering.

The cafe’s are really lovely, great atmosphere plus the food is superb, also I have had several hampers from them for myself and as gifts, they are beautifully wrapped ab everything tastes delicious

What’s not to love ? The tea here is some of the nicest tea I’ve ever had. Lunch today was substantial, I was really hungry and struggled to finish my ham and cheese toastie. Also love their ginger tea bread with cheese which unfortunately I...

Lovely afternoon tea served by friendly and welcoming staff. These have to be pre- booked & a deposit paid due to no shows which is totally understanding.Thank you.

Called in Bothams’s in Pickering today for a cheese toastie with salad and coleslaw. The Toastie arrived with no salad or coleslaw, that’s when I saw the price of it, £6.50! are they having a laugh, two slices of bread with cheese. Now I can...

Very impressed with this little gem. Staff professional and service quick. Had the most amazing Pork pie salad platter. Best lunch we’ve had in a long time. Prices good too so can only recommend!

We had to wait 10 minutes for a table to come free in the very small restaurant. While waiting we perused the fine display of cakes making our choice very difficult. Our tea, coffee and cakes more than met expectation. We look forward to our...

Just called in for a coffee and cake whilst waiting for train. Lovely selection, lovely staff, nice place and nice staff.

Two couples, we parked beyond the Railway Station and walked back towards town on the hunt for food. We almost walked past, but you reviewer doubled back for a second look. It's a good job too; Bothams Pickering is an almost hidden treasure. The frontage...

Lovely tea room serving light lunches and traditional Yorkshire treats!! - great staff, well organised. Seating available inside and out. We were a bit too late for Yorkshire Curd tart, but managed to get some later in the week in the Whitby branch.

Arrived at lunchtime off the NYMR, the station is just literally across the street from the tearoom. We were joining friends who had arrived shortly before, and were "tucking in" to their lunch. The young waitress (very helpful & friendly) came to the table and...

This is an absolutely gorgeous traditional tea room serving delicious Yorkshire fayre. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and everything is presently beautifully. We love the homemade scones, tea breads and cakes (a Chocolate Jep is a must!). The only problem is having to...

Was travelling to Whitby with family so stopped in Pickering on the way to have some lunch. Been here before, and was very nice. It was quite busy when visiting this time, but the service was good and also the food was too. Had a...

Lovely little tea rooms with a fine selection of cakes. I really enjoyed the plum tea bread and bought a loaf to take home. A lovely traditional Yorkshire tea rooms.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch here on quite a busy market day. Tucked away in a corner, I ordered a pot of tea and a quiche platter. After a short wait my food was served by a friendly waitress who checked I had all I needed....

We stopped here for some lunch whilst visiting Pickering for the day. The Cafe serves delicious lunches and cakes. We were fortunate enough to get a table in the lovely garden which is situated at the rear of the Cafe. We had a variety of...

They accommodated a party of 8 at short notice. And presented lovely food with quick service, very friendly highly recommend.

Lovely afternoon tea everything excellent, a few sandwiches little cakes & scones with clotted cream & jam . Certainly will return

Called in for afternoon tea as a treat (we'd come on the steam train from Whitby). What a treat! Lovely friendly staff, COVID safe, and fabulous afternoon tea. Lovely fresh sandwiches, scones that were so light they almost melted and finished off with tasty cakes....

Got off train, came out of station, thought time to eat before exploring Pickering so saw this opposite station - so glad we did. Excellent sandwiches made to order, cakes etc to eat in - well presented by excellent staff - and all at sensible...

Hidden gem of an outdoor space, perfect to enjoy coffee and cake. Good selection of savoury and sweet treats.

Lovely looking tea shop, great array of freshly baked products for sale in the shop, it was quite busy so we didn’t stop but just grabbed some pastries & quiche for a light bite later which was really nice, very tasty, maybe our next visit will last a little longer.

We visited Bothams Tea rooms whilst in Whitby for the day. I always try to find an independent tea shop rather than a chain and this was a delight. Good service , good tea and lovely cake. Would certainly revisit if we are int he area.

Visited this tea room whilst in the area on holiday.We both ordered a savoury tea which consisted of a cheese scone, grated cheese, tomato relish, salad and a pot of tea each. It was good value and we enjoyed it. They also do a good selection of sandwiches and cakes.Would definitely visit again.

Just popped in for coffee waiting for NYR delightful helpful staff .fully coni compliant . Delicious Italian blend coffe. Boy oh boy what yummy looking cakes and scones. Currently barred by the mem sahib sadly! Perfect drop in with outside seating in rear in good weather. Charming. Thanks again for reading. Andrew M

A lovely little shop with very helpful staff and tasty produce. Great place to buy presents e.g. locally made chutney, jam and other Yorkshire food. Didn't try the tea room but would love to next time.

Very nice beverages, proper coffee and cakes etc. Covid safe throughout . Well worth a visit. Friendly staff.

Popped in here after visiting the station. So glad we did, sat in the delightful garden under a pear tree. We were told to help ourselves to the pears if wanted. The tea was in China cups and the food delicious. Staff very friendly and just perfect to sit in the sunshine in a beautiful garden. Would recommend this to anyone visiting pickering. A real find

Staff exceptionally polite and attentive, service was prompt, lovely outside seating area with a pond. Food was excellent. Asked for tomato ketchup for our youngest and he was delighted with his own ramekin full of it!

We were shopping in the town and decided to have a drink and cakes as a treat. We entered the cafe at 1.20 p m and ordered one hot chocolate, a scone with jam and a pot of tea with a scone jam and cream. A young lady came to take our name and telephone number as required by Covid rules. About twenty minutes later our drinks arrived. We had long finished our drink and it had been approx 50 minutes and no scones. I went to the payment area to ask when our scones would be coming. 5 minutes later our scones arrived and we asked if my husbands tea could be warmed up, what we got was hot water on stewed tea that tasted like dishwater so was undrinkable. No one came to our table to ask if everything was o k like at other tables. When I went to pay our bill a cheery lady said was everything o k and I told her how disappointed we were and she said they had been very busy and agreed to waiver the bill. If you look at my many reviews you will see I hardly ever complain and like to support local businesses. Sorry due to our experience we will not visit again.

Always a good cuppa here with added excellent service. It's hard to resist all the other good things on offer also.

It was after 2 o'clock when we wandered into Botham's for a late lunch. We weren't disappointed as they served until 3 o'clock. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his fish and chips and my crab salad was fresh and delicious. We are sorry that they no longer have linen tablecloths and napkins, it made them something special.

Directly opposite the North Yorkshire Moors Railway StationOutstanding cream of onion soupCompact and bijou or small and cosySlightly disorganised staffing led to minor delays for usGreat range of teas and coffees, snacks and light bitesPlenty of their own delicious goodies to take awayStreet parking only with one step access

Can’t fault any of the food this shop sells especially the bread it’s nearly as good as my mother’s ..

Called in for a cuppa. Couldn’t resist the fruit cakes/breads - date and walnut was good and moist, but if dare stickiness and crunch of walnuts. Good friendly service and we couldn’t stop ourselves buying a few more treats to take away.

Lovely tea and scones, friendly Yorkshire service ! Located opposite the entrance to the Moors railway in Park Street Pickering.

Last weekend we went to Pickering for 1940s annual event. Bothams have been doing some improvements over the winter and now have more seating upstairs and more toilets. The food hasn't changed much as it's always been brilliant and tasty and still is.We recommend any of the the pies and the best vanilla slice anywhere in the UK in our view. Thick custard and tasty icing with lovely puff pastry.Bothams have lots of tea choices which enhances the experience. Last time there I heard people saying it's too expensive. However as many said this weekend the quality is worth the money.

Visited on the Friday of the Railway at Wartime event on the North Yorkshire Railway, weather was poor so we didn’t have to queue. Really great welcoming staff. We just had coffee and snacks which were great. Like all the Botham cafe’s they have it just about right, consistently excellent.

We visited this tearoom on the Saturday of the 1940’s weekend, queued for 20 minutes but would have queued anywhere due to the amount of people in Pickering on this day.The staff we so polite and helpful, they worked so hard behind the scenes to ensure we were all seated as quickly as possible.The food that they served looked lovely and was of great quality.We had afternoon tea scones jam and cream, the scones would have been nicer warmed but they were lovely.Cakes looked beautiful and I would definitely visit again,Thank you to all your staff for working so hard this weekend.We had a lovely visit.

Called in for a quick lunch and what a pleasant surprise. Home cooked ham sandwiches were a treat and the ploughman’s pork pie lunch was great. The pie was an absolute treat with tiny chunks of pork instead of the usual minced pork and two chunks of fresh bread. Proper home made as they say in Yorkshire. Great value but slightly notorious much to eat. The lovely lady’s did offer to put the extra in a takeaway bag. Will visit again ne XX time we are in Pickering

we had a great time service was excellent and food and drink great we could not falt the staff and the way they looked after us

Popped in this tea shop for some ice cream. £2.95 for a scoop in a cone But what a delightful collection of flavours. Delicious.

Always excellent food and service the pork pies are amazing and the cakes are all home made we love it here

Called in here for a nice pot of tea and scones. Lovely nostalgic place. Quiet and peaceful and the tea was delicious. Scones were light and melt in the mouth! with jam and cream Lovely friendly waitress. Will definitely go again next time in Whitby. Highly recommend it. Great for afternoon tea or morning coffee.

We called in today for coffee and cake, two of us being vegetarian and one being vegan

Nipped in for afternoon tea. Lovely airy clean and comfortable. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Had an afternoon tea. Delicious! Freshly made and a great cuppa. The Bakewell tart was amazing. Bought 2 to take with us from the adjoining shop selling sandwiches and cakes.

We stopped here for a cup of coffee and were impressed with the service, the cakes and biscuits on offer as well as the coffee. A charming tea shop just opposite the NYMR station - we really recommend that you call in.

Love this shop. Sells cakes and biscuits from your childhood. The meringues are gorgeous and the cakes and breads are delicious.

called in for lunch and was not disappointed. The pork pie platter was a good as usual and the counter staff are as friendly as ever

You just cannot go to Pickering without eating in or take away here. Food is great. Freshly delivered early each day. We recommend the vanilla slice and I love their pork pies. Great staff with good knowledge and quality service. Great stuff.

As a treat on our last day we had a cream tea here. Service was friendly - scone was delicious and we felt this was a very relaxed end to our Yorkshire adventure

We called in here after getting off the NYMR steam train from Whitby. The staff were super friendly and smart. My husband and I had a pot of tea, he chose a meat and vegetable pasty with salad and I chose a vegetarian option of broccoli and blue cheese quiche with salad. I must say it is the best quiche I've ever tasted.

Very poor on gluten-free food. ‘‘This cafe has the air of providing homemade food, but if it does it’s not evident. The ice cream was Moos -ie not good quality - very sugary and no taste of the flavour on the tin. Poor service, as there was no attempt to meet our needs.

Popped in here after we returned back to Pickering on the NYMR and it was very busy. Ordered tea and scones and they were delicious- yummy jam and plenty of clotted cream. Staff friendly and there was a nice atmosphere. Recommend to all.

Sandwiches are just wonderful, all items cooked or made fresh on site, wonderful range of sandwiches and food. Teas and coffees. My go to cafe in Pickering.

We always enjoy our lunch/tea at Bothams. Cosy & friendly tearoom with a lovely choice of food & drinks. Yesterday we had the pork pie & home made quiche platters which were accompanied with lovely salads with a nice light dressing & 2 'chunks' of delicious bread & butter. What we like is we can buy most of the ingredients in the shop including the salad dressing. I also had a very nice Sencha tea. Loose tea served in an ingenious tea bag & yes I bought a pack of those when leaving as well! Didn't have room for desserts but went home with a huge piece of apple pie & a cream and jam turnover! All of this at a very reasonable price. We'll be back soon for a crab platter & sherry trifle!!!!

we love visiting Bothams either in Pickering or whitby. excellent food, lovely service, happy to top up the tea pot. always a plus point.

Always visit Bothams when I'm in Pickering, very warm welcome awaits, food and service excellent. You must try their Whitby crab sandwiches or crab platter and beautiful Girdle scones. Just lovely!

Excellent service and a lovely lunch. What more could you want. Crab sandwiches and hot chocolate served by a very friendly lady. Sandwiches were freshly made and very tasty and the hot chocolate made with real chocolate. Will be visiting again before we go home.

A Little Small, but clean, tidy, nice atmosphere & eats, pleasant helpful staff.Reasonable prices for Pickering.

We were told to look out for 'Bothams' by a friend who loves the 1940s era. We knew of the tea rooms in Whitby, however, were delighted to discover the Pickering one when we arrived a little early for our trip on the NYMR.

Managed to find a table on a busy Saturday lunchtime. Very pleasant staff, huge pot of tea and delicious warm cheese scone with salad garnish and (I think) home made relish. Good that they were open on Sundays too to pick up supplies for journey home!

Been to Botham's countless times when on holiday in North Yorkshire and it's always a treat. It may lack the fame and prestige of Betty's ( York/Harrogate etc) it also lacks their fancy prices. What you get is consistent good quality, nicely presented food and value for money. The staff are excellent and know their stuff, from the youngest to the most "experienced" they are very well trained.

We visited here on 20/06/2019 after travelling from Whitby on the steam railway. We opted for a cream tea and it was beautiful! Fruit scones were lovely and soft, not heavy, lots of fruit in them, and the jam and cream was out of this world! We even asked for another scone to share! The decor is fabulous, and they serve their food on lovely floral plates. There are about 7 tables inside and a few outside. Staff are extremely friendly. Definitely recommend :)

5 big cakes to choose from, plus scones and other bakery delights. loads of drinks to choose from too.

Botham's, situated on Park Street, Pickering. Just over the road from the entrance to the NYMR Station entrance, is an excellent place for not only an afternoon tea, which my wife and I had but for all other daytime meals.

Called in for a light lunch earlier this week. We sat outside and had a sandwich each and one of their delicious home made scones. The bread, meat and salad was lovely and fresh - really enjoyable, washed down with a lovely pot of tea and a coffee served with hot milk. Would highly recommend this place - the service is excellent, in a very clean and inviting environment. We have been before for a take out and had their quiche, pasties, sausage rolls and truffles - absolutely delicious. Good high quality food at reasonable prices. Thank you very much. We will certainly be returning.