Hemingways The Tea Shop in Craven

Hi I came today with family because I was trying to think of a cafe that offered outside seating and a safe environment for me to have some normality whilst under going chemo I sat outside and my brother in law went to order When our order came the waitress wasn’t wearing any protective gear and it made me feel vulnerable Is this normal or should they at least wore a visor ? I’m not really understanding these rules anymore

Food choice is quite good. Service is standard without that special effort that could add to it's value. Current owners have improved the food but still just behind previous owners. In reality 3.5 stars is the current position although another push could really elevate this place. Waited ten minutes to pay at counter due to over stretched staff...the management can address this. Good luck.

good food, plenty of choices, nice service, value for money. I visit often and will continue to do so when visiting Skipton

There were six of us having lunch yesterday and everything about this restaurant was excellent. Service good, food delicious all the meals were presented lovely, reasonably priced as well. Definitely worth a visit if you are planning on visiting Skipton.

Had probably the best toasted teacake ever here last Sunday.... Sat on balcony with lovely decorated tables...coffee delicious but took a long time to arrive...

Visited the café today as I was meeting my mum on lunch and we sat in the courtyard area. During my visit a women was being sacked in front of the 6 tables of customers that were sat outside, I could clearly hear the conversation between this women and the gentleman escorting her off the premises. it is so unprofessional and I think you should get a meeting room. I will be going elsewhere on my lunch now.

Had a nice lunch here whilst on a day out in Skipton. The menu is nice and the food was good and the service was friendly

Stopped off for coffee and scones. Sat on balcony on brightly set tables. Scones with jam and cream lovely and coffee ok but on the cool side.

After a very poor experience at the cafe last year we heard that it was under new ownership with changed decor and so went to give it another go. It consisted of the same overpriced, underwhelming food with the cafe clearly understaffed and overrun. The food came late without any cutlery and there was no apology forthcoming from the manager. Would not recommend to anyone, this cafe is doomed to fail.

food outstanding the presentation very appealing,would recommend abit expensive but worth the extra,service next to none would defiantly go again when in skipton could not fault

No brown bread of any description. Overpriced very average sandwiches. The mayonnaise was running out of the bread. Lesson learnt, never again.

Six of us ordered tea and sandwiches. We waited and waited. Then some poor girl bought out the wrong order. We were told she had taken the order down wrongly so we waited another half an hour and watched the tables around us being served. They did come, eventually ! How long does it take to make a sandwich? By which time our tea was cold. Waitresses were continually walking round with plates, not knowing which table to serve, even though you gave your table number in with your order. Won't be going back! Food was OK in the end.

Visited for lunch during classic car show (13:15 Sunday). Just about empty inside and out. Empty tables outside uncleared for the duration of our stay & chairs scattered around. A few people looked at menu but walked on - could understand why as no curb appeal. As others have mentioned waited a good 10mins for drinks - Strawberry milkshake & Elderflower. The milkshake had no froth and powder bits floating on top. The Elderflower was room temperature. Not a great start - we wished we'd not ordered food. Scampi was OK but chips tasteless. Mushrooms with toast arrived several minutes after the Scampi. Tasted much better than it looked as appeared to be floating in excessive amount of milk. This seemed to dry up as food cooled and toast was used to soak it up. I'm left in 2 minds about it - tasty but odd looking. The staff didn't seem to have a manager and therefore did as little as possible. Leaving tables needing clearing, taking longer than expected to serve food and no check to see if everything was OK. Given its location I'd have thought good reputation would be essential......

We visited Skipton on Sunday when there was a Car Show on in the centre of town and it was very busy everywhere. We walked through Craven Court and discovered The Tea Shop. As we had a dog with us we sat outside on the balcony underneath the glass roof which was very pleasant. We ordered toasted teacakes which were delicious and tea and milkshakes. Everyone commented on how nice the milkshakes were. I noticed they all had a scoop of ice cream on top and very good value at £ 2.70 each. We found the staff to be very friendly. Will definitely make a return visit.

My niece and I went for breakfast this morning. They don't do a breakfast menu but were lovely enough to make me the best bacon sandwich I've ever had and my niece a pancake which she loved. The staff were lovely and food great. Dog friendly too, so we will definitely be going back there.

I had a very good lunch , mediterranean chicken , it was delicious and highly recommend to anyone who visits . It was all home cooked and very reasonably priced

We came across the tea rooms by chance, we had morning tea which was very welcome.

We visit this tearoom every time we are in Skipton. Good service, fresh tasty food and serve the best coffee in town. Highly recommended.

20 years ago we used to visit this place for a lovely lunch, with smartly dressed staff, pianist and very smartly dressed lady on the till. We visited on a Saturday whilst at the market and it had a lovely Betties tea room feel about it, you sometimes had to queue up outside as it was so busy, quality and service were at the centre of the business.

Total shambles, food ok but 3 of us paid seperately and the others had finished before i got my meal. Loads of tea but not very nice, staff untrained can only imagine how crazy if it gets busy.

Great little coffee and Tea shop in Craven court. Access by the lift at the far end on the right or walk up the stairs as soon as the courtyard opens up.

Whilst this looked like a quaint little tea room, the lack of customers in the shop should have set alarm bells ringing. We were advised to pick a table and someone would be with us soon. Despite the fact that there was only one other couple there, it took a good twenty minutes for our order to be taken with the waitress having to ask whether we had already been served; obviously great communication between staff! Strangely, the bill was brought to our table soon after. During this time other customers came into the tea room and were seated, orders taken and food brought to the table before we had received our meals. The drinks arrived fairly swiftly, though my peppermint tea was so overbrewed that it was too bitter to drink. When the food was eventually brought to our table my order wasn't brought with it and I was left waiting for another 5 minutes. We also waited for another 5 minutes for a side order to come, only to look at the bill and see that it hadn't in fact been ordered by the waitress. The food itself was good, though the staff neglected to ask whether more drinks/condiments etc were needed or to even check if everything was ok. In all honesty I would not have begrudged paying the extortionate bill had the service been good but the shoddy service has forever tarred my impression of this tea room and I will not be returning.

Deciding on this premises because it wasn't busy was clearly a mistake. There was one other couple seated when we arrived. After being told to find a table and we will be with you shortly clearly meant "we will sit and chat with the friends who came in after you" Fifteen minutes later just as we were about to leave, a waitress came across and asked if any one had been to us. Bizarrely straight after we had ordered we were given our bill. By this point another four ladies came in and sat down which made a grand total of three tables seated including ours. A further THIRTY minutes later in which the four ladies who'd come in twenty minutes after us had been served and the familiar friends were being given coffee and cake, the chef brought out three of the meals. We then sat there waiting for a further five minutes for the fourth meal, a sandwich, to arrive. After another five minutes of waiting for the side order of chips to arrive, I noticed that we hadn't been charged for them because our waitress hadn't bothered to order them for us. At no point during our meal were we offered condiments, more drinks or even asked if everything was alright. So for two wraps, a turkey sandwich and a salmon bake thing, 3 coffees and a peppermint tea and an hour which was mostly spent waiting on the appalling service we then paid nearly £42. I'm sure if you want something easier than a sandwich or if you are a regular customer then you'd like this place. Frankly I wouldn't waste your time or money otherwise.

Weekday lunch for four: really welcoming staff, accommodating that we wanted to rearrange a couple of tables to join together. Good selection of light lunches to suit most tastes, including some really healthy options - our omelettes had lots of salad and big slices of fresh fruit (melon, orange) with them. We asked for a filling that was actually a pancake filling, which they readily adapted to the omelettes. Delicious.

Had a lovely cake and coffee yesterday and a friend had a wrap both really enjoyable and excellent prices

Myself and a friend popped in as the cake ole looked full and I'm glad we did ! I had a caramel latte and the brie walnut and pesto hot wrap with chips. The walnuts really added to the dish and we were both very impressed - in fact my friend asked me why i hadn't taken her there before. .......

Absolutely first class service here, staff lovely and efficient. Food ordered and arrived promptly .. Food lovely , Thank you

I used to come here when visiting relations years ago and it was a lovely place. Well decorated with lovely food and staff. Always busy with a great Gent playing the piano. Unfortunately the owner seems to have either lost interest or has a lack of funds as it is now empty, very tatty and tired looking with dreadful toilets. When I entered there were crumbs all over the carpet and the waitress was even wearing flip flops! The food is pretty basic and quite cheap looking and tasting. The tea was dreadful but apparently the coffee is very good apart from being served in a stained and scratched cafetière. It really could be lovely again if they just decorated, improved their food menu, had some background music, kept the place clean and took note of the little annoying things like milk jugs that don't pour and just dribble and spill! There are so many tea shops in Skipton the competition must be fierce. Get it right or die. I shall not be going back again or recommend.

Sat outside the shop front in the courtyard. Tea was delivered speedily and was piping hot. Lovely and refreshing. Pot of hot water was provided upon request to top up the cups. Will be back. Congratulations

On impulse we decided to visit Skipton today. Been many times before and enjoyed the experience, Early afternoon we ventured into the Arcade and found the Hemingway Tea shop. We were not looking for a hot meal as it was only around 3.30pm and none of us were particularly hungry. Something sweet and a cup of decent coffee would suffice for my wife and self and the children could choose a drink and a snack. We chose to sit inside but outside tables are available on the balcony, and it advertises them as "dog friendly. The place was not busy and there seemed to be a good few waitresses hovering around. The whole room was decorated very tastefully and was spotlessly clean. I ordered a Latte and scones with jam & cream, my wife a cappuccino and a strawberry tart, the children milkshakes and chocolate cake. We waited around 10 minutes before being told that there were no scones left and also the strawberry tarts had all gone too. Changing my order to Apple pie with cream and my wife's to Bakewell tart, the food arrived about 5 minutes later along with the message. "We are just doing your drinks now". What we had was not exceptional just about average. The cream was the synthetic variety squirted from a can. The apple pie however was very nice and served slightly warm. I can imagine this place being very busy at peak times, hence the zillions of staff on hand. There was a lack of communication between staff as it took quite some time to realise that food we had ordered was no longer available. When the bill was given to me at my table the total was £20.50,

We were greeted in a friendly manner and shown to a table. The food and drinks were delivered quickly. I had a salmon sandwich which was fresh salmon and tasted good. Needs some updating but a nice place to relax

This was not our first visit to Hemingways as we have had very good experiences here in the past, but it was not up to our expectations today.

Ordered our drinks and sat outside at one of the many tables. Drinks came quickly and were steaming and very tasty. We both had mochas and would order them again. Our daughter had a fruit smoothie which was made with fresh fruit and tasted amazing! The food looked a little bit pricey, so we gave it a miss.

Although short staffed on our visit waiting time was minimal for our food, excellent ham and cheese omelette (highly recommended ) and dog friendly too which is a bonus, polite and friendly staff.

We love to come here when visiting Skipton as its undercover in the lovely shopping arcade and has a relaxed atmosphere . But mainly we love the walnut, mushroom, pesto and brie warm wrap. Its an unusual but lovely meal .

Quite a traditional tearooms. Very friendly service. Great coffee and would highly recommend the toffee cream meringues!

I love this place! The staff are really nice and friendly, they have a good range of food from light snacks to big dinners and the desserts are fabulous. The tables are well spaced out and the decor gives a real traditional tea shop feel. Well worth a visit (and another, and another . . )

We popped in for a hot cuppa and a light lunch

We had a chat with the manager who was very pleasant and made us feel welcome. The weather was appalling and we had just arrived by train. The tea room was a little oasis of calm and warmth! Will definitely return to sample cooked food as we just had coffee.

Visiting relatives in Skipton, popped in here for a quick bite. The burger and baguettes were delicious, generous serves and well prepared. Nice location in Skipton Gallery. Well worth a visit.

If you are in the High Street in Skipton, look out for Craven Court. On entering, you will find yourself in an attractive small covered shopping centre. If you look up through the lovely ornamental ironwork, you will see Hemingways The Tea Shop up on the first floor balcony. We always like to sit on this balcony as it is so nice, there is also an indoor cafe. Last time we were there, we had tasty toasted teacakes and delicious cappuccinos. There is a very good menu. Afterwards we crossed the High Street to watch the busy canal boats, which are really interesting.

We had about an hour and a half's window on our way from Leeds to Preston via Skipton which we hadn't visited for 18 months or so. The weather was post storm bright and the atmosphere of Skipton bustle and welcoming.

Stopped here by chance whilst shopping in Craven court with our dog as it had a dog friendly sign. So glad we did, very friendly welcome and we where advised that everything was cooked fresh so ingredients could possibly be changed if needed. The menu appeared to cater for many tastes with quite a few vegetarian items. I had the Mediterranean Chicken which was very tasty and my partner had the chicken, ham and leek. Both were served with warm bread and a fresh salad which included melon and orange. Such a shame it misses out on passing trade as there is very little on the upper level to tempt you up. Would eat here again.

Lovely tea rooms , excellent food and very friendly service. Had an excellent pot of tea , turkey & stuffing sandwiches on granary brown bread , tuna & cucumber also on granary bread. Would recommend this Tea room to anyone wanting quality food & service with a smile !!

Took refuge from the incessant rain in this excellent tea room and was rewarded by the piping hot and appetising soup of the day. This is where I always take refreshment when in Skipton and have always enjoyed all my meals there. This place is to be found upstairs on the balcony in Craven Court and is well worth the trip up the spiral staircase!

Lovely hot roast beef and turkey sandwiches, served in a comfortable and tastefully decorated environment. The staff where both friendly and very helpful, which helped make our lunch even more enjoyable. We will be dining there again.

Once a lovely tea rooms with character and charm. Now a sad excuse for a cafe! Too many young kids trying their best to serve without a clue. We waited 30 mins for a coffee and 45 mins for food, that consisted of raw egg and uncooked veggies.

I ordered a ham sandwich. I spent some time removing large pieces of fat and gristle from the ham, the bread was dry and unappetising. It lacked dressing or Mayo, most disappointing.

Excellent and friendly staff. Very delightfull, fresh meals. Everything in good prices. Will return next time we are in Skipton.

we always go to Hemingway's when we are in Skipton. The food is always tasty and the service very friendly

Nipped in for a little late lunch after a nice relaxed shopping day. It was a party of four myself, my girlfriend and my grandparents who had come to visit from Liverpool and were staying with us in Bradford.

Lovely food, all homemade. Excellent service, staff very friendly to our large group! I had a very nice vegetable soup.

Popped in for a birthday family lunch today and we were greated by smiles and warm welcomes from all the staff. The tea room sum up what I believe a great traditional country cafe should be. Its not a fancy 5 star London restaurant and to be honest im glad. The food was fantastic, tasted fresh, was very well priced and left even a big lad wanting no more.

A lovely dog friendly restaurant with outside balcony seating in craven court shopping centre. Excellent service and lovely food. Recommend it.

Had a nice meal, price was reasonable. Upper deck balcony of small shopping centre, glass roof and spacious. Really enjoyed the food and the service was excellent.

Friendly and helpful staff. Menu offers a good variety of snacks and lunches- Vegetable Tagine a favourite of ours. Well worth a visit- it is a little tucked away from the main street and up a flight of stairs so not the easiest of places to find.

Food was lovely and looked and tasted great! The tea rooms are positioned in a lovely place and are dog friendly, adding to the family atmosphere. Always visit Hemmingways when in Skipton, sometimes for tea and a cake, sometimes lunch, and sometimes both on the same day! Would recommend to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, great tasting fresh food in a friendly atmosphere!

We came for a meal here in September and it was very nice. All the staff were very friendly especially when dealing with an allergy.

The impression from the outside was good but sadly the portions were pretty small, the presentation lacked appeal and the premises were badly in need of a good vacuum and a coat of paint

I visited my mum and dad this weekend as they have recently moved to Skipton. They suggested lunch and took me to Hemingway's Tea Shop.

Called in today for a quick coffee and toasted teacake, and it was so good we ordered another:-) Very friendly welcome, sat out on the balcony under the glass roof - best of both worlds. Will definitely return when we're back in Skipton.

We found these tearooms in Craven Court which is just off the main street where the market is. Lots of seating either inside or outside in a covered shopping precint (upstairs) so plenty of room around the tables.

We arrived late in the day, but the owner was so welcoming! He took time show us how his special green teas are made and recommended the perfect one. The cakes were delicious, and everything was beautifully served. The whole place felt warm, clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our visit, and will certainly be back for more!

My wife and I regularly visit here, all the staff, old and new are extremely pleasant and accommodating. We have a 2 year old boy and the owner always chats with us when we visit, even in periods of busier lunch times; and he also has a son with the same name. As a self employed dad, I look after my son for a number of days a week and after going to a local playgroup session in the town look forward to visiting Hemmingways with him for lunch

Called in here for lunch, with my wife, on a day out. We both had wraps which were very tasty. Thought the decor was a bit dated. The service was good. Would eat here again.

Stopped for a coffee whilst shopping in the arcade.

We found this very quaint Tea Shop serving beautiful food and teas in Skipton, North Yorkshire.

My girlfriend and I decided to go to Skipton for the day and after wandering around we decided to go into Hemigways due to a slight charm it was giving to us. We decided to sit inside instead of sitting outside. Once having a look at the menu, we decided to go order and my girlfriend asked the waitress, a rather older looking lady who seemed depressed and did not want to be there at all, how the chicken was cooked in the chicken sandwich, she did not have a clue and did not go find out for us. Once the food was ready, the chef brought it to us, which once seeing the food that had been brought to us, we could not believe how unappetising it looked, my Beef and Onion sandwich looked unappealing and smelled horrendously, with only two onion rings on my plate, when I expected at least six for £7.20!!! My girlfriends chicken sandwich was horrendous, the chicken was freezing cold, with some bits still pink. We had to put the salad into our sandwich, we expected it to already in our sandwich and her mayonnaise was brought in a packet, when it should be brought in a small ramekin. Anyone thinking of visiting here, should avoid this place like the plague. For £17.35 for two meals and two drinks, I would of rather have gone to McDonald's for £8.

We visited Skipton for a spot of lunch and ended up here.

The other day 4 of us went for lunch at Hemingways. We all chose different meals.The prawn omlette was stuffed with prawns, morrocan tagine extremely tastey, brie mushroom and walnut wrap oozed flavour and my husband enjoyed a chef special. We sat out on the flower covered balcony in the sunshine and thoroughly enjoyed at excellent meal in a very relaxed pleasant atmosphere.We are very keen on our coffee and we really enjoyed superb coffee to finish. Will definitely return. The service was very good.

Excellent food and well priced large portions. Centrally located in Craven Court Shopping Arcade. You can sit inside or outside although you are still under cover in the shopping arcade so nice and dry if the weather turns.

This is a great little Tea Shop just inside a covered shopping street. The staff can not do enough and the food wonderful . Don't be afraid to try the vegetable tagine a delightful blend of sweet and onion backed up by just enough potato and a roll on the side to finish off that not to be wasted sauce.

Nice visit, the setting was lovely (even in bad weather) and the staff were friendly :) I'd recommend this cafe if you'd like to take time out from the busy shops and Skipton market. The menu has a good choice of light or bigger meals and drinks.

The food was very nice, soup, sandwiches and toasties. However, I thought it was a little expensive for what it is (£6.5 a toastie). The cafe is simple/dated aimed towards OAP's.

was very disappointed with our lunch at Hemmingways menu and surroundings great

Came across this tea room/restaurant by chance and were very impressed by the varied menu. We chose the Mediterranean Bake (chicken, tomato salsa, onions and sautéed potatoes) - it was an extremely well presented meal with side salad which included melon. Rhiyad, the owner and chef, was very attentive and informative. Would definitely recommend and will return on our next visit. Give it a try!

Quaint little tea room with a balcony terrace set in craven court shopping centre. Good selection of cakes and sandwiches at a reasonable price. The scones are tasty and moist you can wash these down with a nice selection of special teas or a cafetiere of coffee.

The restaurant is in a nice location in the shopping centre and the service is good. Had the Yorkshire ham which comes with get cut chips and an interesting salad which includes melon and strawberries. The quality of the ham was really good. A civilised place to visit for a tasty lunch.

Visited here on Sunday afternoon. We were a family of 7 mid afternoon, just fancying a bite to eat whilst shopping. This cafe was recommended and didn't disappoint. Service was good, food was great, it was everything we were looking for. The menu had something for everyone, and the quality of food was second to none. The chef/owner (?) was also interested in the customers and left the kitchen when trade allowed to come out & speak with the customers, which I liked.

A great place to eat and drink in Skipton. Great hospitality and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend it to others and will be coming again soon.

Been coming to these tea rooms for years, even when they were on the high street, before they moved into Craven Court. Sandwiches lovely with deep fillings and the strawberry meringues were delicious with a good amount of strawberries on, Not cheap, but you get what you pay for

Visiting Skipton yesterday with my Wife and small dog, Ben. As it was a warm day,

Called in for a quick lunch whilst visiting Skipton. We were not at all impressed with the food, the price or the service. First the food, my wife ordered a feta cheese and pepper sandwich and I ordered a roast ham sandwich with tea, the prices were not cheap so we were expecting something nice. The waitress arrived with the cutlery and serviette and decided that the table was dirty so half heartedly gave it a quick swipe over. We then had quite a wait for our order even though the place was not busy. When they arrived they consisted of two slices of brown bread with our chosen fillings and a very token salad garnish. The bread was dry with no butter, my wife's feta cheese was more like cottage cheese but on the plus side the roast ham was very nice. For the price we paid it was not at all up to standard, I have had better in a supermarket cafe. We may have caught them on a bad day but on this showing I cannot recommend the place at all.

Had 3 lovely meals, locally sourced food, well cooked and presented, not your average salad. Spoke to the manager after we had eaten and he was very pleasant and interested in what we thought. Will return next time we are in Skipton

The owner was very friendly and helpful, and very well read! The food was lovely and to quote one of the member of our party "the freshest meal I've ever had in England" Very nice place, would recommend to anyone.

Came across this tea room & enjoyed a much needed cup of tea. The location was within a delightful enclosed court yard & is well worth a visit.

Had a wonderful salad meal as usual - the salmon is fresh and not tinned - and the presentation is remarkable - with a wonderful variety of fruit added.

We called in for a coffee and I have to say that it was the best cup of coffee I've had in a long time. It's ages since we've been to Skipton and it was good to see that Hemingways hadn't changed and that the coffee is still as good as ever. The staff are both friendly and helpful, if you're looking for food or a drink do give this a try, I'm sure that you won't be disappointed.

My wife and I often visit this tea shop when in Skipton as we love their strawberry tarts, On our last visit, they had sold out but made a couple fresh for us. We always find the staff friendly and accommodating and sitting on the balcony, (in the sunshine) was like being abroad on holiday. A very pleasant experience.

Excellent restaurant, dog friendly (designated areas). The menu is very comprehensive, the food is very nice and very well presented-it is nice to see care is taken.

Called in today for a light lunch. Place was almost empty so should have just left in hindsight as this is never a good sign. However settled for 2 bowls of soup and 2 teas. Bill came to just below £15 which was well over priced. There were tables that hadn't been cleared and the menus were dirty and grubby.Whilst eating the manager or chef was being abusive to a young girl waitress which we felt very uncomfortable about. The toilets were dirty and smelly and we promptly left without leaving a tip.I would not return here. There are plenty of other places around Skipton which we will try on our next visit. On the plus side the waitress was very pleasant and served us promptly.

This is an excellent alternative for those of you wanting to avoid pub grub or the usual high street coffee chain shops. Ideal central location. Good value for money whether you are looking for tea and cake, snack or lunch. I've visited many times and not been disappointed.

We were looking for somewhere unusual to have a Freshly Ground cup of coffee. We were visiting Skipton for the day and spotted the Craven Court Shops. We spotted a nice table on the upper terrace of this parade. The owner who served us was a delight. The coffee was one of the best we have had. No Instant coffee here or pressing buttons for a sachet it was all fresh ground Beans .I had a mocha which was just purrfect. We had had a very large breakfast but the food that we saw being served to the other customers was very well presented. The Ploughmans platter looked very delicious with fresh fruit and a good selection of cheeses.A very nice clean and friendly place if you want to watch the world go by in this very pleasant and Friendly Tea rooms. Well worth a visit.

I had lunch at Hemingways today with a friend. Our meal was very tasty and good value for money. Service was very friendly. I have been there before and I will definitely eat there again.

Visited skipton this Saturday looking for afternoon tea , coffee and cake or scone.did not want to use a national chain.should have realised the rip off signs as we sat down. Had to go to a counter to order noting your table number.cake display straight from a frozen food supplier, so chose a scone with cream and jam and two cappuccino coffees , insisted we paid at counter and drinks and food would be served at table

My husband and I called in on Thursday, a really cold and depressing day for May.

Their salads are not only nutritious but very well presented. Today my wife and I both had the Fillet of Salmon Salad. it came with the expected lettuce cucumber, tomato but also with slices of apple, melon, orange and grapes!

Beautiful tea shop selling local produce as gifts as well as an ice cream parlour. Located in a beautiful arcade it never fails to impress me with the quality and value of the dishes served. The owner takes great pride in his menu and cooking. My friend had the ham and pineapple dish which was served with thick lean ham and no fat around the edges. I wanted hers but was also spoilt for choice with which dish to have.

Lovely little cafe tucked away on a balcony of the Craven Court arcade in Skipton. What a find when we walked in there was a gentleman playing a piano and we were served almost straight away. The menu was extensive . I chose the warm salad consisting of chicken and bacon. It was beautifully presented and came not only with salad but an array of sliced fruits which was very enjoyable and refreshing . My husband chose the ploughmans and added ham to it. It was a huge plateful three different cheeses and the ham was really lovely just as if it had been home made just like my mum used to do. Again he had a selection of fruit. Both meals came with a warm bread roll and butter but we couldn't eat them as far too much. The staff were very efficient and friendly, and the owner couldn't have been more attentive. Would throughly recommend and will definitely go back soon.

I have visited the tea rooms on a few occasions and I have to say the menu never disappoints, with plenty to chose from it cater's for all tastes. The staff are really friendly and happy to help. The courtyard area is the perfect backdrop to soak in the atmosphere. It is tucked away on the top floor of craven court so it's probably missed by most people which is such a shame. Definitely worth a visit!!