Hidden Monkey Tea Room in Ryedale

We were holidaying in the area and called in at Malton. Alas like most old market towns it’s become down trodden and full of charity shops however amongst all that there is this little lovely cafe/coffee shop the staff are great its dog friendly and the light bite food coffee and tea are a delight a truly great spot and I highly recommend

Nice location on the market place. There are four rooms - two upstairs and two downstairs - so much bigger than it first appears. We called in for coffee but ended up having afternoon tea for two. Excellent scones with loads of jam and cream. Teapot of tea and offer of refill for the coffee. Staff were lovely - very friendly and pleasant. Toilets were very nice but beware - quite a lot of steps to get there!

Great food, decent sandwiches and lovely soup served with a smile. Coffee was nice and hot. Would definitely return. Good value.

Slightly disappointed by this cafe experience given there's so much competition in Malton. Staff were lovely and they're dog friendly so that's what drew us in on a cold day for a hot bevvy. Latte was good, lemon drizzle cake homemade and delicious. It was the monkey hot chocolate which let the experience down. The hot choc was good - very chocolatey. But given it was £4.95 for cream, marshmallows and a flake it's not worth the cost. 6 mini marshmallows, a thin coating of cream and a flake that disintegrated (and fell off on delivery to the server's tray) because the cream was so thin it didn't really cut it. The cafe smelt greasy and the chairs are uncomfortable. If in Malton again I'd try somewhere else rather than rush back.

Good food, good view (of the Market Place), friendly staff. My friend and I had a lovely lunch here. Didn’t mind the half hour wait for lunch (half-term and end of Food Festival) as the place was pretty and the drinks came swiftly. The sandwiches were fresh and flavoursome . We both recommend the chocolate and vanilla marble cake (didn’t need the takeaway bag offered as we managed the large pieces). Malton it

Warm welcome from lady at counter. 2 rooms downstairs & 2 upstairs with a variety of tables & a certain quirkiness. We had ciabattas which were very tasty. Would certainly go here again if in Malton.

A warm welcome awaits you as you enter the cafe. Food is homemade, coffee is delicious as was the hot chocolate. Highly recommend a visit here.

I popped in for a coffee and scone with my wife during our visit to York to celebrate a significant birthday. The service was impeccable, the fruit scone beautifully tasty with just the right amount of jam and cream, and the extra free cup of filter coffee was the icing on the cake! Thoughtful touches like the table flowers, framed photos, paintings for sale and extra paper towels in the washrooms make all the difference.

Just been welcomed by friendly and polite staff at The Hidden Monkey cafe. A lovely menu with plenty of light bites, cakes and a specials board to choose from. My husband had a bacon and sausage sandwich, whilst I choose a really delicious feta, hummus and sundried tomato granary sandwich ( Fantastic choice) I really enjoyed it. The cakes looked lovely too. Thanks to the staff who were very polite and welcoming, unlike a place we walked out of a few minutes earlier. We would definitely like to return.

What a super tea room The waitress couldn’t do enough for us It was dog friendly The food was awesome Definitely recommend it

Wonderful place to enjoy a delicious cheese scone, scrambled eggs on toast and loose leaf tea in a cosy and comfortable environment.

Very disappointing! Cosy open fire downstairs but it was full so you have to schelp upstairs, find a table and schelp downstairs again to order. It was chilly (both upstairs and the staff’s attitude). Ordered poached eggs on toast x 2 with bacon. Easy! Square shaped sliced cheap bread, scant butter, burnt toast, 2 rock hard eggs, bacon burnt to a crisp. One very bitter flat white and one weak and willing filter coffee. Pretty awful. I definitely won’t go again.

Came here for lunch with my wife. The food was excellent as was the service. The food was well priced. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Yet another small business exploiting healthier lifestyles and people who are lactose intolerant. An additional 60p for oat milk in coffee is like sticking two fingers up to VEGANS.... it's offensive!

Called in on spec on a Saturday lunchtime and we were lucky enough to find a table. Other folk weren't so lucky, but were told by surly staff that they didn't know if there were any free tables and sent the prospective customers to go upstairs and look! Surely a simple CCTV camera could be used to save folk moving around an already small building only to walk out disappointed? Service was on the slower side of acceptable and the drinks (a tea and Mocha) were really good. Food was good quality, but fairly meagre portions. The ploughman's lunch cost £12 with a £2 surcharge to add ham. This ham was tasty, but was barely a slice. Overall, not bad but we'll be looking for other places to eat in Malton.

Really nice atmosphere, lovely service with a smile, and a great freshly baked cheese scone. Dog friendly also in a nice location

Can't believe how busy thus lil gem is, lucky there was a table for 2 so sat down and ordered 2 full English and drinks and have to say it was worth it but expensive but very nice!

Was looking for a place mid afternoon for some tea and cake and it didnt disappoint. Parking in the marketplace right outside the cafe. Plenty of space inside particularly with the tables upstairs. Great range of cakes and drinks.

On a rare sunny day my friend and I stopped for coffee and used the outside seating area they provide. There was a slight mix-up and we received regular size instead of large but when mentioned to the friendly staff they gave us a complimentary refill. The coffee was to our liking and the friendly service always makes it a nicer experience....so we returned later in the afternoon for another!

We called in after reading good reviews. We stopped for coffee and a scone early, but went back for lunch. We had a warm welcome, it is very dog friendly, coffee was good. The platter I chose was excellent and very tasty. Well worth a visit.

Underwhelming experience, not particularly welcoming, ordered a full breakfast at £10.95 and it was the cheapest ingredients, tasteless bacon and sausage and low quality for top money. Really disappointing. Will not go back. At £5.95 I would have grumbled. Come on, up your game a bit.

Sometimes you read reviews and think you are not in the same place ! Sat in the front of the cafe as with disabled parents. We received a lovely welcome and being where we were noted the waitress said hello and had a conversation with everyone as they arrived. Orders taken at the table. Fresh baked scones and cake was delicious - rude not to have two slices…Generous pot of tea. Toilet facilities clean and tidy.

Called in when visiting the area. No welcome or acknowledgement at all on entry. Found a table upstairs. The menu was limited and uninspiring, as was the decor. We left and went somewhere else. The staff didn't even notice!

Visited for lunch this week 2 adults, 2 teens & a small dog. Good friendly service & fresh home cooked food in a lovely venue. Catered easily for a gluten free diet & an egg allergy in our group. Our particular highlights with the food were a delicious home cooked soup (tomato & mixed bean), freshly baked scones & awesome chocolate tiffin. All outstanding! Brilliant to find such a lovely dog friendly cafe. Thank you

Called in for lunch with the family and our Schnauzer and really enjoyed the food, service and location

Stopped for breakfast. Not very welcoming. Breakfast was £10. Over priced for tinned mushrooms. Boiled and tasteless bacon. Basic sausages. The breakfast had been given to someone else and had to ask where ours was. The Toast came out 5 minutes before the breakfast. Waitress who took the order was offish. Waitress who brought the food was really lovely and apologetic.

Whilst holidaying in Yorkshire popped in here for lunch. We were really impressed.Our party of 4 had 2 pork pie platters, a quiche and an afternoon tea. We were all delighted with presentation and quality of food we received. Service was quick and very friendly. Would most definately return if in the area again. Also dog friendly.

Visited on a very hot day. The ladies were very friendly, chatty but professional. A very homely feel. My husband had the cream tea & commented it was 1 of the best scones he has had & trust me he has had many. I had the tuna melt & millionaires cake, both were delicious. If ever we returned to Malton we wouldn't hesitate to revisit.

Came to Malton on my birthday - a very wet, miserable Tuesday - and having read reviews decided to stop by for a nice lunch. We were greeted by a host who informed us that there would be a 30-minute wait for food, which we didn't mind. Amongst other things on the special's board was a pork pie platter for £9.95; just our kind of thing. We ordered 2 and 2 pots of different loose-leaf tea. There were 3 tables in the small area of the cafe where we were, which amounted to a family of 3 and 2 tables of 2. Food eventually started arriving at the other tables and we were served 45 minutes after ordering. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. Everything on the platter - and I use the term loosely - had come out of a packet. Whilst there is nothing wrong with this, I don't understand why the wait for food was so long. We were served a quarter of a pork pie, coleslaw, 2 slices of cheddar and a couple of slices of ham. Very poor considering the price and title of the dish. The bill came to just over £25 and even the lady who was on the till questioned it to see if that was right. I wouldn't recommend or return.

An oasis on a hot day. I would give it six stars if I could. Great ambience. Friendly staff. Perfect lemon curd, cream and scone. We could have stayed for hours.

Stopped for a cream tea for 2. Lovely large scones and a decent size pot of tea. I had a lemon scone with lemon curd and clotted cream very tasty - something new they were trying out. Husband had a fruit scone with jam and...

The best cheese scones we have ever had! Well done. Lovely coffee in beautiful pottery. Everything else looks delicious, especially the cakes. What a gem in a lovely town

Just love this place. Used quite a few times and it is consistently great. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They have a dog friendly policy which is so helpful when you have your four legged companion. The food is excellent, lot of choice...

Lovely cafe. Friendly and accommodating staff and good homemade cakes ! . We will definitely be back next time we are in Malton

The Hidden Monkey Tea Room has a good varied menu and caters for those with special dietary needs. There was a good gluten free selection and we could not fault the quality of the food. Add this to friendly and attentive service and this has...

My daughter, 18month old granddaughter, the dog, and I called in to Hidden Monkey today. What a lovely experience! The ladies behind the counter were really helpful with the pushchair, and getting us a high chair. They even gave the dog a biscuit! We had...

Love this tea room such a treat home made cakes and scones and the best chocolate cake I’ve had. Our third visit we had Afternoon tea for 2 my daughter chose the Gluten free option and was amazed at the choices she had to chose...

Love this place you have to try. The service and staff are lovely and the afternoon tea is very generous and tastes amazing. They do lots of gluten free options and are really flexible with the menu and very helpful. The cakes are handmade and...

We were looking round Malton & we were frozen, we noticed this tea room was serving soup so decided to go in. The staff were very welcoming, & we had a table near the coal fire, & nice Christmas music playing. We had the ‘soup...

we went to the hidden monkey today yes it was the food festival but the place was not full i ordered poached eggs on toast and my wife had the bacon sandwhich which she asked for the bacon lightly done, the waitress when she came...

Went to stay in Malton for two nights last week. Came here for lunch on first day. The hidden monkey is very tastefully furnished and the coronation chicken jacket potatoes we had were well cooked and nicely presented. Staff friendly and accommodating.The coffee refill a...

We had drinks and cakes; all we good but the orange and pistachio cake was absolutely superb! Don’t but put off if it looks full as lots more room upstairs. We will definitely return.

Booked to meet friends mid-afternoon and arrived early. Staff were able to seat me straight away and were very patient answering my dietary questions. I had hot soup for a cold afternoon and it was delicious. Would highly recommend and go again.

Called in here for some breakfast. The cafe is dog friendly with great home made food. Nice atmoshpere and good staff.

We stopped here as we wanted a light lunch and coffee. Lovely welcome and we were soon seated upstairs. The menu is interesting as are the specials in a great way. The monkey ploughman platter was delightful. We would have scored 5 if it had...

Just had the best smoked salmon and scrambled egg ever. Red hot scrambled egg cooked perfect on top of toasted fresh white bread and smoked salmon which wasn’t too thin like a lot of places. Excellent coffee accompanied this. Staff were all friendly and attentive....

absolutely lovely little place in the heart of malton, such kind sweet waitresses especially the young girl who went above and beyond to ensure our lunch was superb

What a great find on the market square. Lovely welcome to myself and my dog. I sat overlooking the square and there were plenty locals calling in which is always a good sign. There was plenty of choice ,I had a delicious salmon quiche...followed by...

Lovely service & really nice food. Sandwiches & soups, coffees & cakes. They have it & it was yummy. Would definitely recommend

Stopped here for lunch on route to the Yorkshire coast for a break. Nice little dog friendly cafe. I ordered the Ham, Cheese and Pork Pie platter, which I'd seen on the next table and looked lovely. Sadly the waitress came back to say there...

After wandering around the monthly food market we needed a stop for tea and cake,, with a need for gluten free. The menu in the window mentioned that GF food is always available. We had a comfy seat upstairs overlooking the market, nice Coffee and...

Went here today with my Mum and Dad. Great location in the heart of Malton town centre with friendly and professional staff and great food (I had a ham sandwich and a rocky road cake which were lovely). Highly recommended!!

Dropped in here for lunch while visiting Malton. The service was good and the food was very nice and reasonably priced. We would definitely return here if in the area.

Prompt & friendly service in this dog friendly gem of a tea room. I tucked into a tasty muffin while my dog got lots of attention & treats. Plenty choices on the menu & reasonable prices. The tea is loose leaf for maximum flavour. Spotless...

Had lunch at this lovely cafe, friendly service, nice menu and good food. High level of attention to detail. Recommended.

Called for lunch today but never again. The waiting staff were very pleasant and there's a decent menu. But my ham and cheese toastie was very disappointing, it was dry and had only a few scraps of ham and I could hardly taste the cheese....

Sat outside on a busy Bank Holiday Monday during the food festival. Ordered inside with friendly staff. Asked for extra tea bags in the pot and it was no trouble. Food (one toastie and a cake slice) arrived shortly afterwards along with the drinks and...

We visited the Hidden Monkey twice during our week stay. Both times the servers couldn’t have been more helpful. With a fussy eater they happily amended an order to accommodate their request. Lovely bacon sarnies, soup, breakfast and delicious cakes! Family friendly and it’s all...

Lovely relaxing atmosphere, you can eat outside or in good selection of free sh taste you treats . We all enjoyed our lunch particularly their ploughman type platter . We were all full after lunch but took the opportunity to take cakes away for later...

We had a late lunch on our 2nd visit to Malton. The food was lovely, freshly prepared & delicious. We took away several home-made cakes for our tea. The staff were so patient & helpful, highly recommend this lovely little cafe.

Staying nearby and popped into Malton. Found this great coffe shop just off the main square. Excellent coffee cake

Loved it! Best carrot cake EVER! Treated ourselves to an evening snack, then went back for breakfast the following morning. It's expensive yes, but we saved, we came, we treat ourselves. Suggestion for 'Hidden Monkey'. I think this cafe could do even better, with the...

Called here. The tea is served in a pot so you get plenty. Husband had the special which mushrooms on toast with one slice of bacon. He said it was okay but nothing we could not have made at home. A gent came in and...

Found this tearoom purely by accident when visiting Malton Foodie Market. Just on the edge of the market square. Excellent range of snacks, meals and cakes. Very good service and fairly priced. Had a lovely lunch - highly recommended.

Friendly and gave a bag of treats for our dog. Proper tea in a pot and a good choice of foods. Lots of choice in Malton give the Monkey a try.

Amazing little venue. Full of charm, character and top quality homemade cakes. Family friendly, clean, accommodating and a place you’ll want to return to time and time again.

We stopped here for tea and cake and it was beautiful. It was a lovely clean café and the staff were very welcoming, the scones were beautifully tasty. It is well worth a visit, I am glad we stopped here to refuel

Called in for a drink and a snack so ordered 2 teas cinnamon toast and cake to share the tea and cake very nice the toast a bit dry compared to others

My wife has a bit of a thing about cream teas, so spotted this place while passing through Malton. 2 cream teas certainly hit the spot! The service was friendly and the prices were reasonable well worth a visit and they have a more extensive...

Despite having monkeys they don't welcome children. We my toddler and I sat while everyone was served even customers who came after us. When served waitress was obviously having a bad day lots of sighing. Snacks and drinks took ages. Coffee cold did say and...

We visited for a cream tea - partner is gluten free and they were very accommodating with options. Service was very friendly and we took some cake home. Thank you for a nice afternoon!

My second visit after nearly 3 months and I was not disappointed. Had lunch this time followed by a delicious homemade scone. This is really a very unique cafe, which deserves success. It has lovely, carefully thought out touches, like the book corner with books...

A lovely little tea room with wonderful staff and tasty food. Had home made soup which was very good and a sandwich. Very busy and staff friendly. Scone was very good and enjoyed my time there. Would visit again when in the area again.

Visited Malton and found this lovely cafe by chance. I had crumpets with cheese and my husband had a sausage and a egg sandwich which were both delicious. Enjoyed a large pot of Yorkshire tea. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Worth a visit.

Called purely because the name made me smile the menu was packed with delicious sounding options but we finally decided to get the soup and the Yorkshire ploughman’s lunch and it did not disappoint would definitely go again when in the area .

love the place and it is good for family, friends and everyone.not good for people with badd legs because they is a step up

I went to Malton for the first time with a friend, and stopped off for afternoon tea.This place is lovely- as a vegan, there was soya milk and dairy free marg. The earl grey tea I ordered was leaf tea and the fruit scone I had was the best I've yet to taste.It's delightful inside with lovely little touches- fresh flowers in the toilets for example. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Malton.Very friendly, welcoming staff.Thank you.

Haven’t visited the Hidden Monkey in ten years but was glad that it had changed very little in the years since we’d been. Friendly staff, quirky surroundings, very tasty home made cakes and nice Yorkshire Tea. Win all round

Nice menu Good friendly staff Nice tea Quiet place to chill and read a book Will definately come back if in town

Old fashioned tea rooms Fantastic full English breakfast Well worth a call in for the lovely coffee A gem 💎

4 adults and 2 children on a wet day Really friendly reception and relaxed helpful service. Nice range of food all of a good quality and nicely presented. Also very reasonable price. Soup was v good and good range of sandwiches. And cake!

We called in for lunch and decided to have soup and a sandwich. The staff are friendly and our order was quickly taken and the food presented . The soup was delicious and set us up for the rest of the day. In addition it is a lovely old fashioned quirky tea room.

After numerous visits over the years we called in for lunch. My wife ordered omelette with two fillings which were very sparse. I ordered home made steak pie which was not the normal homemade variety. Nothing on the plate was hot. The decor appeared different, I wonder if it has changed hands. Expensive and disappointing.

called for breakfast but then saw the ploughmans and thought I would go for that. My friend had the jacket potatoe and cheese salad. Both were plentiful and enjoyed. Lots of cheeses on mine and a whole baguette, which was warm with plenty of butter pats. Onions and pickles alongside coleslaw were accompaniments to the meal. I would most certainly call back for the ploughmans again.

I was pleasantly surprised after the good service to find that my sandwich has barely any ham in it at all. The ham didn't taste fresh and the meal was poorly presented on the plate. will be coming back to give it another go but might go for something smaller like a scone. staff nice.

Hidden Monkey Café in Malton is one of my favourite local cafes but this visit I was somewhat disappointed. The place was well heated & clean as usual. The lady server was very friendly, the food was perfect. However as I was finishing & it was getting busy & people were trying to find seats, I got up to allow another family to sit at our table & in doing so I moved our dirty cups & placed them on the side next to the kitchen for easy collection & to allow the group to sit comfortably. A different lady came to take out payment & when she saw me clearing the table, I didn't get an 'oh thank you for your help' like you'd usually expect, I instead got a very snotty response of 'I was getting to that if you'd just leave it'. Hmm. Very rude & unnecessary. I was only trying to help & left feeling I had done wrong. It definitely put me off going back for a while. Very disappointed. It doesn't take much for manners!

Waitress did,nt write down what I ordered half hour got our drinks then waited & waited then after one hour gave up service was terrible,only ordered the full English omelette.did,nt have any jacket spuds,soup?dissapointed will not go back there again .

I visit the Money regularly with my husband. It is what it seems to be: a traditional tearoom. It you want chrome and glass, and 'have a nice day service' then you won't like it. If you want somewhere relaxing to pass a little time and have some refreshment, then it's great. The staff, though sometimes a little pressed for time, are golden-hearted, and will certainly go well beyond their role to help people.

Grand children's choice once again, always certain of a good menu choice and,homely atmosphere. Soup,Tuna melts, Coronation chicken, and bacon toastie, all voted very good but, no room for puds.

We recently stopped for lunch (dinner really) at the Hidden Monkey while shopping in Malton. We were very pleased with the food and the friendly service we received and if in the area we would visit again.

The coffee shop is a little old fashioned it was a bit like sitting in your grandparents front room . I did however have a nice piece of gf lemon cake along with a soya latte .

Plenty of choice all day. Fresh, healthy salad garnish. Ideal sized portions. Friendly service. Great coffee.

Traditional tea room, cramped into two rooms but friendly and very good value.However,the kitchen area is small and all food prepared fresh so be willing to wait for it. Perhaps reducing number of dishes on menu might help......they must be doing something right as always busy and we keep returning.

Usually ok but poor food today! I mentioned that the food wasn't great and left it at that. It must be just me, or so I was told when I went to pay! They are local butchers sausages apparently from Fox's! They didn't look or taste like a butchers sausage but if they were I'll be giving them a wide berth also! Begrudgingly knocked me £1 off which I didn't ask for! Go elsewhere for actual good local produce there's plenty in Malton and the difference is obvious! Waitress was very nice! The 'Diet Coke' is a cheap alternative too! Or maybe it's a local brand! I really couldn't be bothered to argue I'll just vote with my feet!

Had a lovely sandwich, cake and cream tea. Friendly staff & reasonable price. Well worth a visit for a traditional experience.

Good value cream tea and welcoming, professional service. Scones were fresh and the menu features a wide selection of teas. The herbs in their cheese scones make for a tasty savoury alternative. Lovely atmosphere.

We visited the Hidden Monkey tea room on a Saturday lunchtime whilst passing through. It's still the only place I come to eat in Malton as it's always just so lovely! We usually have a full English but decided to try the jacket potato/salad combo. Mine with prawn mayo & my Husband's with tuna mayo. It was brilliant! Such a great portion size, I struggled to finish it! And definitely a lot for your money. Very fresh, well made & very well presented. The staff are always friendly & helpful & the place has a really nice atmosphere. The only thing I'd say is don't come in a rush as it does take some time to be served & fed. It's definitely worth it though & we will be back soon. Thank you :-)

We were on holiday, and found this lovely tea shop, in Malton , had a lovely lunch , great sandwiches ,including home made cakes and leaf tea. Service was quick and very polite staff. Would recommend this lovely tea shop

Always good quality food priced well. Doggie friendly, there are usually a few in. Very traditional Yorkshire building, nice upstairs too. Love the atmosphere.

Visited on Saturday during food festival and was looking for a cafe to cater for me with coeliac disease so gluten free. Staff were busy but helpfully showed me the menu for people with special diets. Food was labelled as low gluten as they said legislation prohibited them from stating it was gluten free as they couldn't rule out contamination in the kitchen. It was good that they they were aware of contamination but need educating as coeliacs need to know that the bread etc is or is not gluten free . I suggest you contact coeliac uk for information as you are obviously confused.