Jeffersons of Richmond in Richmondshire

Quirky for sure but very friendly and very keen to please. The soup we had was delicious and having leaf tea was a treat. Scones on the table is a lovely idea but a cover would be better. Lovely chat with the proprietor and really good at engaging with our whole family.

Fabulous scone with generous slice of cheese. Proper tea leaf tea & filter coffee on 'tap'. Good chat with owner who is very knowledgeable. We couldn't stay long but i returned an hour later for his turkey & stuffing pie (delicious) & some cheeses to take home. Thankyou

I ignored my instincts not not go in but we wanted to shelter from the rain. Despite there being stools at a table by the window, we were instructed to sit at the one table in the shop, alongside another customer who was being talked at in a loud voice by the proprietor. Already regretting our decision, we politely ordered coffees and scones, which he picked up from the uncovered table display with his hands. The scones, although edible, were definitely not fresh, and the proprietor continued to shout as we ate. I made conversation with the lone man seated at the table, out of politeness but was constantly interrupted by the owner. A most surreal experience and not the Yorkshire welcome I neither expected, nor am used to. I am from Yorkshire so I know what to expect. Won’t be returning.

I'm pretty speechless and don't know where to start. So awful it was surreal. Food was poor quality. I mean really bad. (Cheese flavour was ok, but he didn't make it himself so it doesn't count. Could just as easily buy it from the market). Poorly made poorly presented. not sure what poor-quality food other reviewers eat to give it any higher rating. Anyway, what was worse is how he shouted at and abused other customers. He was ok to us, but made for an extremely uncomfortable atmosphere. Desperate to get out and never go back again.

What a strange, awful experience. My gut instinct was initially a ''no'' but we agreed to give this cafe a try given its high TripAdvisor rating. I have no idea how it's so well rated! It's small, appears unclean and unhygienic with lots of uncovered food and flies everywhere. The staff/owner was very abrupt and unwelcoming, and so bad I thought I was misinterpreting the situation. But I wasn't. His manner continued and he slammed down each cup/plate onto the table. We decided to avoid eating and only two of us had a drink. We left as soon as possible. So bad it was strange.... Please don't look at the headline TripAdvisor rating because it was the opposite of what we experienced.

Stumbled across this little gem last year when visiting Richmond and had to come back. Visited today with the wife and our 2 year old. Lovely, freshly cooked bacon butty and fresh cheese scone with a generous slab of cheese. Filter coffee only but on tap so no complaints from me! Our little man didn't get frowned upon when he jumped down from the table to do a couple of laps of it. If you want a frothy coffee with hazelnut syrup, served alongside a factory-made almond croissant then stick to Costa. If you want a warm, Yorkshire welcome and a good, straight up, home-made belly full then this is for you. We will definitely be back. Thanks Gary

Love Gary and Geoff, lovely scones, excellent tea, and a good catch up. A must if you are in Richmond….I have shared an amazing beetroot soup with Gary…if you are lucky you might just get it!

Stumbled across theis little gem on lunchtime and so glad we did. It was frequented mostly by locals which is always a good sign. The owner was so friendly, talking to us about where to visit nearby and good walks etc. We felt like we were sat in his kitchen. We had spiced vegetable soup which was probably the best soup I've ever had. The tea if proper tea and the service is honest, enjoyable and with a side order of banter. A cracking find.

The guy that runs this cafe is just so rude, if you were to go in and not buy anything he wants to know why? Too the point he ran out of the shop to confront us and ask why we didn’t stay in his shop….imagine going into Curry’s just to look and the sales assistant running after you in the car park to ask why you never bought anything. Well that’s what happened here…..

We popped in for a tea and the owner immediately started making derogatory jokes about Liverpudlians. Being a scouser, I know how to enjoy a bit of banter, but this guy was nasty and offensive. He called us theives several times and told my partner to take his pants off and bend over! We left before he served the tea because we didn't want to give money to a bigot. Avoid this place if you're from the North West.

Nearly missed this gem in Richmond. A small intimate dog friendly cafe with a lovely selection of homemade food and drinks. The banter between the owner and customers was friendly and humorous. Will certainly be back when we are in Richmond again.

Grandiose classic hotel in an iconic building perfectly located in richmond Immense common areas and business meeting rooms Dining at LeMaire was also very good

We were in Richmond a few years ago and went to Jefferson’s for lunch. We loved the food and the charming, witty, brilliant owner. Fortunately for us, Jefferson’s is still in the market area. We had lunch there, bought a few things and enjoyed conversations with the owner. Sorry, I do not remember his name, only that he is an excellent conversationalist and excellent cook. We look forward to returning today to get a take away lunch, for sadly, our marvellous holiday is over. Back to beautiful Scotland. We highly recommend a visit to Jefferson’s. Great food and thought provoking conversations.

Stopped here after passing by several times and I am pleased we finally visited. The owner welcomed us and provided us with everything we could have wanted (the home made chicken and leek pie is amazing). Spent a lovely hour chatting and came away with some lovely local cheese and chutney! I’d love to visit again and would recommend without hesitation!

It was great to be back in Richmond last month and as usual we headed for Jeffersons for breakfast and coffee. You can have any breakfast items in a sandwich or roll - all freshly cooked and accompanied by good coffee with generous refills. Then, if Gary's not too busy, we catch up on what's been happening in town. The scones and sandwiches are good too and there's a wide selection of cheeses.

Called here with a friend at the end of a pleasant walk around Richmond. Only had a piece of chicken/ham and leek pie and a coffee, but they were both very good.Wouldn’t hesitate to use this cafe again. Owner was both pleasant and insulting which bothered me not in the least…give as good as you get…just good fun.

I’ve been coming to Jefferson’s for years. The service has always been out standing. Can always have great chat with the owner and he caters to everyone’s dietary requirements. I drive all the way up from Wales for a long weekend and always find myself here ☺️ And also leaving with lots of goodies from his shelf!

My girlfriend went in to the cafe in the hope of getting a takeaway sandwich for lunch. The owner was sat in an empty cafe eating his lunch, she was informed it was cash only ( clearly a highly frowned upon policy during Covid times) to which she politely said I only have card, and turned to leave, this was met with a response of ‘have a nice day, find some manners’ which was ironically the most hypocritical highlight of a dull Saturday! Shocking attitude from a jumped up pompous shopkeeper who quite frankly needs to review his outlook on life if he expects continue running a catering and hospitality business during these testing times. Only visit this bang average offering if you have skin of a rhinoceros and want verbally abusing.

Absolutely love this place! Food is fantastic and we love the owner! We go to Richmond especially to go here!

Walked in , we knew we were in for a treat when owner moved a 2 from the main table to accommodate our 4. Great food, fab range of different teas but loved the banter....if you give, you have to be able to take and everyone was involved. So funny and laughed loads. Reading other reviews obviously they didn't get that. Would definitely visit again. Oh and the scones are yummy...

Called in alone for coffee and tea cake which was enormous very tasty and unlimited coffee. Was very quiet when I called in so chatted pleasantly with friendly owner and only one other customer. I was tempted by other goodies so left with homemade pate, coleslaw and ham and all was good. On my next visit to Richmond I thought I'd pop in again as I like to support small businesses. How different was this experience so rude and unwelcoming. I only bought butter and eggs as the pate and coleslaw looked as stale as the owners face. Put off now so won't return.

The most rudest man on the face of the planet!! Didn’t even get chance to taste what looked to be a nice breakfast. I can only imagine he had some sort of operation to remove his manners.

Popped in Thursday 20th August for the first time. Overwhelmed by service and quality of food. Ended up buying bacon to take home as it was so tasty. Tea as flavoursome as a pint of my favourite real ale! Unlimited coffee hit the spot for my travelling companion.COVID measures taken seriously and adhered to but cafe still welcoming. As we predicted the jar of homemade lemon curd won't last the weekend. We will return!

Myself and my brothers family visited early afternoon and made very welcome, I had the mushroom and tarragon soup which was beautiful the rest of the party had freshly made sandwiches, again well presented and very tasty. I highly recommend this place

Me and 5 of my girl friends visited here for a scone each. When the scones arrived all 5 of us thought that the cream was sour and out of date. We politely told the man serving us and he was furious, he told us we were being rude. We then paid for our order and left. We politely said see you later and he replied ‘hopefully not’ The service was disgusting and I would not recommend. So unfriendly and awkward. Very rude man.

We were looking through the window of the cafe next door. The proprietor of Jeffersons ambushed us to go into his cafe instead .After showing us the menu and telling us his food was much better than the cafe next door we decided to leave.. When leaving he said to us"thank you for wasting my time". We then turned back and went back into the first cafe and he pulled faces and shaking his head at us. Does this person really want customers? So rude. Would not eat there are any cost.

We came across Jeffersons by chance, just after visiting the Georgian Theatre Royal for a tour. By 4 p.m. on Monday 2nd March, we walked past a couple of other closed cafes and decided to avoid the ubiquitous Costa in favour of supporting a local business. Our tenacity paid off, as we discovered Jeffersons. Gary was lovely to chat to, and the food was great - proper home-made bread pudding and a tea cake which was enormous. Proper Darjeeling tea ( yes, loose leaf with a strainer just as we would have it at home ). Thanks Gary - the style and ambience is unique.

Fantastic little cafe, with everything you need from hot to cold food. The staff are very welcoming and friendly, highly recommend this GEM

Jeffersons is a small, old-style grocers shop that is now a decent deli with a little cafe that seats about 10 people.They do both hot and cold food and snacks as well as very good scones, cakes etc. We had scones and tea which were excellent and I’d go as far as saying that the cheese scone was the best I’ve ever had.Service was efficient and very friendly and the use of a “communal” table in the centre of the room was refreshingly different and resulted in customers all chatting to one another.We really enjoyed our visit and highly recommend this lovely little cafe.

Owner overbearing and character is too big for the small room. The food - pie - was inedible I.e horrid Salad - poorly presentedNot a nice atmosphere or welcoming. Hard to complain and register a problem in such a small space and then eat comfortably. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Called in for a coffee after a lovely walk by the river.What a marvellous place this is. Our very old blind dog was allowed in too and we had a great half hour chatting to the owner, who was genuine, charming and funny. There was another lovely bloke in too a regular visitor-always a good sign Lovely relaxed place. So very rare these days The coffee was refilled and very good quality and the cheese scone (scon???) was to die for. By the looks of it there’s Lots of lovely things to eat and buy. Absolutely made my day And I want to return!!! Thank you

What a superb place to eat. It feels like you’re sitting in someone’s kitchen. The food was gorgeous. Everything was home made and delicious. Very genial host and it made for a lovely lunch experience.

I first called here circa 2015 with a work colleague I wanted to meet for breakfast as he had driven from Liverpool that morning and from that day on I have found any excuse to bring family, friends, partners and other work colleagues here as often as physically possible The food is fantastic and I find Gary's wit, charm and yes sometimes brutal comedy most inviting and over the next few years I would hope to come to call him my friend If you waste his time he won’t let you waste much more of it but if you are genuine and strike up a conversation, expect to be treated as you would expect to treat a guest in your home Your sincerely Martin Samuels

best sausage sandwich I`ve ever had, perfect cream teas, free coffee refills, very friendly service, and very good value for money

Good quality food, we had an amazing sharing platter served with crusty bread. Very reasonable. Small and friendly.

Lunch for a family. Menu changes every day. Very small and friendly. Delicious chicken and leak pie with salad, sausage rolls, sandwiches with thick bread and proper ham and cheeses. Highly recommended.

Hungry, after a morning drive down from Northumberland we popped in for a breakfast butty...which honestly couldnt have been better. The nice owner even had dairy free spread, which is very rare. Thanks, you started our little holiday off really well.

We called in for a late morning cuppa not knowing anything about the cafe. Don't be put off by the tiny and slightly unconventional room - a mix of deli, grocer, take away and cafe. We had builders' tea and a slice of fruitcake with cheese, and space was made for us at the communal table. It's a friendly place with banter between the staff and customers. A few hours later we called in for a light lunch of sausage roll and pie, each with good salads. We were given the low down on places to visit and dine. We'll be back and we'll stock up on some of the carefully chosen marmalades and other products.

A real hidden gem. Don’t be put off by the intimate size of the cafe/shop. The food is to die for - huge portions of real food that is absolutely delicious. The guys there are really friendly and happy to talk to you or just let you sit and talk amongst yourselves if that’s what you would prefer. We had a mixed platter which was full of all sorts of delights, a handmade sausage roll and a scone which was with proper clotted cream and very nice. It is very reasonably priced - I was initially worried about sharing because of how modestly priced the dishes were but we had too much food if anything and left feeling very full. Will definitely return next time we are in Richmond.

It is not often that one goes somewhere that provides exactly what one wants. Jeffersons did that for us. We only needed a bite to eat at lunch time but the generous granary rolls with cut Wensleydale cheese and homemade chutney were perfect.The owner was very friendly and pleasant to us and enriched the experience of eating at the big table.

Had a wonderful lunch at this wonderful hidden gem, excellent homemade food, great atmosphere and a excellent host, will always make a be line on our return.

Wow! A true hidden gem of Richmond! Fresh bean to cup coffee, DELICIOUS cake, and an extensive gluten free menu. Even better, dog friendly😁😁 Highly recommended!!!

Looking for somewhere different to go for a quick bite to eat in Richmond, we wandered into Jeffersons and stayed way too long, thanks to a lovely relaxed arrangement of tables which left us chatting happily with our table-sharers, enjoying delicious food and coffee top-ups. It seemed just fine to mess with the menu so you had exactly what you wanted (cheese, more cheese, gherkins, sundried tomatoes, pickle, cake - why not?... make it up as you go along!) and we spent a very relaxed and happy hour there. Delicious food.

Very impressed with this little cafe. The food was delicious, portion size ample and service friendly and efficient.

5 star service, great atmosphere, I’ve been in before with a friend and today I took my husband, who I knew would just love it. The owner is sooo welcoming, he even offered us military discount without us even asking for it. Great guy with a great little business! Highly recommended ! The food is fresh and Absolutley DIVINE!!!!

We were staying in a campsite just out of Richmond called in looking for lunchtime snacks and we found the home of Desperate Dan Pies Chicken leek and bacon. Great place if your hungry huge portions and great service if you visit Richmond and don't try this place even just for a cup of great traditional Yorkshire tea you are missing a treat. Lots of specialist foods to buy... and a cracking character who will put a smile on your face with great small talk and impeccable manners.

Just tried this place based on Trip Advisor as wanted somewhere reasonably priced and open! It was getting on to 3pm and therefore lots of other places were closed for food. We weren't disappointed by the welcome or the food we received. Definitely worth a stop by for a tasty sandwich, sausage roll and cuppa. Well done Gary.

Had a tour around the Dales last monday ending up in Richmond. A nice cuppa and a toasted tea cake before we head home would be nice. We were looking in the window at Jeffersons when the man came out and invited us in. Nice little cafe, sat at the communal table, an interesting conversation with the man and another customer. A very nice cuppa and toasted teacake. Will call again.

The rather miserably and grumpy person behind the counter grunted at me. I ordered a coffee to go. I selected a sausage roll which I thought would be nice if it were warmed. Old grumpy guts didn’t offer to warm it. The coffee was average and the lid kept coming off. I can’t recommend it here unless you have a liking for grumpy gnomes.

My wife and I visited Jeffersons for a lunchtime snack. We were warmly greeted by a pleasant and chatty member of staff. My wife is obliged to follow a gluten-free diet and we were promptly given a gf menu. The toasties we had were tasty and the service was excellent.

We tried this place for lunch on a busy Saturday and got a great lunch - soup, pie and butties for the kids. The owner is a nice chap who couldn't have made us feel more welcome, and the kids were well looked after. Highly...

Absolutely wonderful food, service and company. Mixed platter is always fantastic and the gent simply can't do enough for you. Don't miss out!

We went in here as a family group looking for a quick cup of tea and cake stop as it...

We were actually looking for somewhere to sit in and eat breakfast with the dog. The owner came out as...

Visiting Richmond for the first time we came upon Jeffersons by chance. We received a friendly welcome and were happy...

Toasted cheese sandwiches and real leaf tea ,magic!wide selection of cheeses to tempt the palate and nice polite and friendly...

Fantastic for lunch and deli shopping. Great little find. Special local cheeses and pickles owned and run by a man...

Always a very warm welcome.Delicious food. Today chicken soup--- much better than I can make and a first mince pie for my husband.Communal table ,if chosen ,guarantees conversation which is great and if you happen to be lonely- just a perfect antidote.

Excellent little café/grocery. Cheerful and helpful owner sells top quality groceries using them in the food he prepared for us. Rare breed pork sausages, dry cure bacon. Beautiful coffee served in bone china with as many top ups as you’d like. Beautiful bread. All freshly cooked in front of your eyes. Highly recommended.

Called in here for lunch on a Saturday. I had a flan - broccoli & cheddar quiche and salads, my husband had chicken broth. Both were very good, obviously home made, lovely flavours. It’s very small but if there is space it’s well worth squeezing in. The proprietors were very gregarious, making for a good atmosphere. Nice to see unlimited top ups of coffee offered - very good coffee too!

Hearty welcome and hearty fodder.

We called in for a sandwich, big mistake. The sandwich was enormous. I had cheese and ham, the cheese was a wedge of cheese and real ham, Terry had a different cheese. We tried the cheese before the sandwich was made, which was good. We had a drink each mine was a coffee, I am fussy with my coffee, here there was no big to do about it coming out of a machine, not being able to weaken it. Here they just put drop of coffee in bottom of the cup,then gave me a jug of hot water, no problem. We was going to have a scone to finish, but we brought them home { will have after tea}. The place was small, but that made it more friendly as they could talk to everyone. We will definitely go again. I put mid-range, because cheap eats didn't do it justice. It is just value for money.

No es bueno si e inusual que usted a alguien que le guste una mesa tranquila en la esquina! Es pequeño, abastecida con productos locales, gran calidad, recién hechos, y todo servido con una agradable conversación. . . Es un poco como ir a mis amigos para comer y sentarse en su mesa de cocina para una natter!

Estrafalaria! Perros! Gran anfitrión! Gran desayuno! La tienda tenía un montón de quesos y encurtidos para elegir lo que hicimos e incluso nos dieron un lado de cerdo para el perro! chispeante

Visitamos dos veces a la hora del almuerzo en nuestra estancia de Richmond. Lugar pequeño en la plaza del mercado. Mesa grande donde compartir con otros clientes y el dueño muy amable. A pocos minutos estás en conversación con extraños completa. Es como estar mesa de cocina redonda de alguien. La comida es excelente. Todo casero con bollos pasteles quiche tarta increíble y sándwiches. si quieres atún y maíz dulce sándwiches no es para ti. Si quieres pan artesano, caseras queso, jamón para morirse y ensaladas ir! Café y comestibles interesante. Altamente recomendado - hambre las porciones son generosas.

Went there for a Coffee & Toasted Teacake. Coffee was excellent with unlimited top-ups. Owner was really friendly. It's the sort of place you find in Europe, a deli with a big table for all to sit together & talk.Would definitely recommend.

We were unsure whether to try Jeffersons or not as it looked very small and we were unsure. How pleased we were we decided to give it a go. The welcome was warm and friendly. The service was excellent and the sandwiches we had for breakfast were delicious and so filling we skipped lunch. Two sandwiches cooked just as you order, as much coffee as you can drink and all for £11. A great place to visit and we will certainly be back.

A convivial artisan cafe in the true sense of the word. All food is made from scratch (there are no scone mixes or cake mixes used here). Wholesome, home made scones and cakes alongside, tasty soups using seasonal ingredients in generous portions, make for a satisfying meal with real bread available on the side. This is simply a part of the nourishing yet relaxing experience available in this owner run cafe/delicatessen.

Very disappointed the tea cups were badly stained the scones on offer we're very bad and dry and look like they had been around a long time it could be so much better but the owner is very rude and pushy.

Mum and I enjoyed some excellent tea and scones and the staff were so lovely. Nothing was too much trouble! Would definitely go again!

On entering Jeffersons you immediately realise you are arriving in a very relaxed establishment, proprietor sitting enjoying his breakfast awaiting first customer of which I think I was coffee Ad-lib wonderful granary toast jams and marmalade when Lyn arrived toasted tea cake reboos tea , able to buy an eclectic mix of fine quality biscuits sweet and savoury preserves chutneys cheeses home made cakes in a totally at home feeling , visiting Richmond don't miss this little gem .

Jeffersons is a great traditional cafe. Homemade food at it's best. Fresh soups every day and delicious hearty pies. Great choice of cheeses and lovely specialist pickles, jams, sauces and more. The banter from Mr J is never ending. Don't get him started on "cards against humanity"....he's a champion. All in all great place to eat and experience.

We were lured here by the good reviews on Trip Advisor and the fact that a lot of other tea rooms were closed. However it was dog friendly but not what I was expecting. It's more of a shop that served some food and drink with a big table in the middle and a bench in the window. very little in the way of choice of cakes so I just had tea. The cutlery and teapot were marked with stains. The owner was friendly.

The second visit to this delightful coffee shop and it's very engaging "can do" owner. When we asked for cream with our coffee he simply went out and bought some. Why can't more people do that? Excellent soup as well.

We called here for a coffee and breakfast. First impressions are it is small with a large table and a few breakfast stools by the window. We opted for the breakfast stools overlooking the town square. Our two dogs were made very welcome and were given a treat. The coffee was great and unlimited refills and the bacon sarnie was a delight with a special treat of black pudding on the side. I would recommend the quirky Jeffersons and also treat yourself to the deli selection while you are there.

First visit to Richmond whilst on holiday in the area. We needed a place that welcomed dogs, ours is a small well behaved Jack Russell and this cosy place is recommended and did not disappoint. Excellent selection of home cooked food with great deli. Amazing selection of cheeses and goodies just right for treats or making up hamper gifts. We had a soup and quiche with salad. Generous portions so we shared a rather tasty fruit scone to follow. Tempting cake and meringues also on display. Very friendly welcome and service.

When I first came looking for somewhere to live in Richmond, I would sit in the window, with my dog at my feet underneath the sill, whilst rifling through Estate Agents particulars. Listening to the friendly banter between the owner and various regulars, as they sat at the communal table in the middle of this tiny space.The food is all freshly made, & delicious! It was actually back in July 2015, but the Calendar here doesn't go back that far. I send my guests there if they want lunch, & unless they are espresso freaks, they are never disappointed!

Whenever we are in Richmond which is more and more - we always pop in for a hand made scone and just right strength filter coffee - with free refill!! Lovely food and quality foods to buy. An informal atmosphere that allows dogs. Great view from front window up the square. The owner is a super character and will ensure your good and drink needs are well taken care of checking with you each time . Cooked in front of you breakfasts and lunch. Car parking in main square with parking disc mac stay 2 hours no return within one hour. Discs available free from local shops. Recommended without hesitation.

I popped in to get a parking disc on an early dark Saturday morning and was greated by lovely smells of coffee and baking, so promply eturned for coffee and crumpets.... simple pleasures! I dont know why the crumpets were so good, good salty butter or perhaps it was the atmosphere, free top ups on coffee and reasonable price. Lovely staff and helpful advice on were to park etc

I am now a regular. Spoilt for choice in the range of food. An engaging host in Gary creating a homely atmosphere where we and any other customers often engage in the topics of the day. Also, not least of all, quite reasonably priced.

We stopped by not sure what we wanted to eat for lunch and Gary jumped right in, we had wonderful home made soup, and a range of salads along with our tea. While we enjoyed our lunch, sitting at the window, we could watch the activity in the town square as well as enjoy the customers and neighbors dropping in to chat with the owners. Great fun, felt like family and had a yummy health lunch.

Visited Richmond for the first time while on holiday in nearby Swaledale. This place was a real find. Great food on offer and a friendly and helpful owner. We had the finest cheese scones ever. It is the only place I have ever been asked how I wanted my tea brewed (weak, medium or strong). I would recommend Jefferson's to anyone visiting Richmond who is interested in food or who wants a quality cafe experience.

What a find!!!!!!!!An amazing breakfast, plenty of very good coffee.What a very pleasant owner, we had such a wonderful relaxed breakfast, that we went back for a lovely lunch.The added bonus was discovering very unusual items on the shelves and fridge of his delicatessen.

First visit to Richmond ... First conversation was with the owner here ... Will steer well clear IF I ever return. What a rude man. He obviously has a problem with the neighbouring coffee shop but takes it out on the customers ... Me! All I did was walk in to his shop to ask if there was a toilet and all I got back was a string of abuse because I had sat in the neighbouring coffee shop. The two venues share a front door ... confusing to a 'newby' to Richmond! He was still hurling insults at me as I apologised and was walking out. He could have the best food and drink in North Yorkshire but rest assured I will not be eating or drinking here EVER (not that he would be bothered).

Mum and I dropped in for tea and scones here and it is a lovely café. The waitress who took our order was very friendly and I liked the fact that there was a lot of choice, it didn't cost the earth either! The scones were amazing and the choice very impressive. We will definitely be returning on our next trip up to Richmond!

Nice friendly place where you either sit in the window or at the large table in the middle of the cafe and chat with the owner. Very good.

We chanced upon this place having just parked up in the market square. Delicious coffee, delicious scones, great choice of good in the deli. Extremely welcoming owner who was very informative about the town. Lovely guy. We are here for a week and we'll certainly be back.

As I have an eating problem following a recent operation finding suitable meals out can be a real problem. The owner was really helpful. When the chosen meal was still causing a problem he was quite prepared to blend it more smoothly for me. To top it off what I couldn't finish was packaged up for me to take home!!!

Went here for lunch today with the family. Wow. What a great place. The fella who owns it surely knows customer service. All home cooked food and he couldn't have been more accommodating to our two children. Great place and excellent value for money.

Visited this place looking for some lunch and a coffee. Was delighted to see the emphasis on local quality produce in this unique independent cafe. Owner was really engaging and couldn't have been more helpful. Food was AMAZING, try that leek and chicken pie! Coffee was really nice too. Will be back!

Richmond has a lot of cafes but we were struck by the quaintness of Jeffersons and the look of the generous scones during our wander around the market square. Scones tasted even better than they looked. Tea was great and coffee plentiful. We enjoyed the hospitality and humour of Gary and we will return next time we're back in Richmond.

Visited this fairly unique place last year and said we would return and so we did. Had a lovely breakfast and enjoyed the larger tham life host. After spending the morning in Richmond we returned for sone lunch. Definitely a must whenever we are in the area. Nice choice of food being served and great range of things to buy and take home.

Popped on to Escape the rain, glad I did. Great coffee with unlimited top ups. Delicious home made chicken & leek pie.Highly recommend, I'll be back

Love coming here for a cuppa and a homemade cheese scone. Feel like you are stepping into the owners kitchen. Also a shop selling gorgeous breads, cheeses, pastries etc. Highly recommend.

Friendly atmosphere, great coffee, delicious homemade food - everything I have eaten here has been fantastic. Give the homemade soup a go, then buy some meringues to take home, so tasty. This little gem has fast become my favourite place to eat in Richmond and I now visit regularly.

Stopped by here for mid morning coffee, and tempted by the freshly made scones. Quite a small eating area, but not a problem, and the proprietor, a fine Yorkshireman, made us very welcome. Refilled our coffee mugs along the way. Sadly no Yorkshire curd tart, as he'd just returned from holiday, not had chance to bake any. Well worth a visit!

Compact interior, but warm and friendly. We sat in the window and enjoyed people-watching whilst eating delicious scones and crumpets. The big central table and friendly owner made for a lovely communal feel. It was also nice to see older customers there who were clearly regular and much loved customers. Much more than tea and cakes - a slice of real Yorkshire.

The owner is not a happy come customer. The service lets down but the goods are very good. Won't try again.

The cafe is in the market square near Barclay's Bank. Only small with one long table under the window and a large table in the middle, but Gary is very friendly. The homemade food very tasty, especially his soups. You get the biggest bowl of soup I have ever come across served with fresh crusty bread and butter. The butter is not packaged but in a small dish. His hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows is delicious.

We were just passing this deli when we were enticed in by the mention of warm soup with fresh bread. We popped our heads in and we were unsure if there was space. There is a long bar type table along the window, then one huge table in the middle, filled with freshly baked scones of all flavours.However, despite the communal seating arrangements, the owner welcomed us in to make it clear we could sit and just enjoy the surroundings. We ordered the soup and he advised us that it wouldn't be 'fast food'. Wasn't a problem at all as we were just enjoying the afternoon. We both ordered lentil soup, which was delicious and hearty, with 2 different types of fresh bread, which we could have topped up if required. The coffee was refillable too which is rare great value nowadays! The menu hosts a fine selection of teas, and the shelves around the deli are full of assorted delights.The owner may come across a little straight talking, perhaps a little blunt, but he was actually extremely friendly and took an interest in our day. He gave us some tips for different walks around the castle and the town, and shared a bit of knowledge about our own home town. He did make us feel at home.We also took away some sausage rolls.....wow! I'd make the 2 hour journey back just for those!! Certainly a place I'd return to when in Richmond!!