Lordstones Cafe in Hambleton - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We bought drinks and food. Prices were average. In a lovely spot, however, no views out over hills. Service was awful; staff were miserable – didn't seem like they wanted to be there and were argumentative, put a dampener on the day.

Went there on the 23rd of December. About half of the tables were occupied. The menu had been changed to be basically just a couple of Christmassy things and a 'quiche'. We ordered 2 quiches.... they took 35 minutes to turn up and never have I ever seen a nastier less 'quichy' quiche. They were an inch deep layer of egg - without even a hint of cheese or onion in them. Basically, they had taken a pastry base, painted a thin layer of onion on it the backfilled with an inch of egg-and-milk mix. Absolutely NOT acceptable. Obviously we didn't mention it when they asked if everything was OK, since it was cooked and they had delivered what they intended to. There is no point in debating with a waiter whether a quiche is more than just congealed egg in a flan case.... it wasn't his recipe or menu. The tea we had was cold by the time the food arrived and the whole trip was a wasted opportunity for a nice lunch in the country.

6 of us popped in for a spot of lunch after a walk and Christmas meet up and it was fab..Cosy little cafe with warm,friendly service.Most of us opted for the beef Sunday dinner and it was amazing food..Hot and cold drinks too rounded off with cakes and puddings which were all delicious and at a very reasonable price!! We have been to Lordstones now on various occasions and it is always great..Would highly recommend!!

It’s been a while since visiting (over a year) but we arrived on a damp, half-term day, after a walk in the Country Park. Welcoming & attentive staff greeted us, gave us menus and we were able to choose where we sat. Tables were clean, well spaced & decor was pleasant. The menu had plenty of choice for small or large appetites & hot or cold food. Our drinks order was taken efficiently and brought quickly; our food order was then taken. We ordered a Meatball Marinara panini sandwich, which came with salad & chips, plus a Coronation chicken sandwich & salad. Both arrived quickly, presentation was great & they were delicious. Chips were excellent! Interaction between the Manager, who served us, was exactly as it should be - friendly, efficient & prompt. All in all, a great experience; we shall be returning soon! Thank you

This is a beautiful location set in an area of outstanding beauty but is not dog friendly, you have beautiful stone flooring that is easily cleaned from muddy paws and muddy boots so i wonder why there is no dog area? I understand not everyone is a dog lover, but to totally exclude us is a shame. I know we can sit outside in your covered area but really its nearly November, would you?

Beautiful cafe and very friendly.’Toilets tip top! Interesting shop! Amazing stone circle and panoramic views for miles

Tea stop on a walk. Fair cup of tea ( in a pot: plus point) , but rather offhand service and minimal cake selection. Astounded by request to refill water bottle to be redirected to a boot washing tap? It was 3.45 in the afternoon and they were shutting up shop, so maybe that should be the message of this review: get there in the morning.

This review is based on today only. Was there last week which was loads busier and got food within 15 mins. Today however, found a table abd asked for menus. Realised deserts were displayed near bar/ counter and as we only wanted a hot drink and cake I went to the bar to only to be told as we have a table someone would be over. Waited over 20 mins without anyone coming over. Approx 4 waitresses were wandering about and i made sure I caught their attention but no one came over. My son and I walked put after 25 mins. Absolutely disgraceful customer services. I've been coming to lordstones for the best part of 10 years. Food is delicious but I doubt I'll be giving my money to the cafe again.

Never fails to delight. Stopped for scone and coffee mid walk. Service and food excellent and friendly.

The view is spectacular lovely place.. smart clean cafe restaurant.. Bad is poor service. Ordered chicken supreme that was advertised as served with mashed potato which is what my father wanted. It came with rice after a 40 minute wait. We appreciate it probably took longer to cook . We were served a long time after other people who arrived after us . Who had hot food and were finished their meals before we got ours . We were not informed of the rice change.. The tacos and the frozen chips were barely cooked. We were not offered asked about fresh drinks and waiting for staff to be free was endless. We left with our table not cleared and went somewhere else for drinks and pudding.. very disappointed

Great setting with amazing decaf Latte, cappuccino and Americano. The food looked and smelt wonderful. Staff were friendly and very helpful...even finding the phone number for the local Indian take away. We will return and try the food.. thank you

Amazing service ! Super friendly - they made such an effort for my partners birthday! And made and effort with our dog ! The food was fabulous everyone really enjoyed their meals ! Highly recommend !

5**** The most amazing restaurant, food and service The male owner / manager goes above and beyond in every way! Group of us and everyone’s meals including kids were incredible

Gréât place for a walk but the food is getting worse. Stopped getting bacon and sausage buns as poor quality and cheap bread buns. Tried a scone but has to be worse I’ve ever had, not sure if frozen or stale, but defiantly not fresh,...

Called in at 15.20 for a coffee and something to eat. I was told immediately that they had just stopped serving food, so ordered a flat white. It took a while to come and the young staff seemed a bit disorganised. When it arrived, it...

Absolutely fabulous Sunday lunch today at Lordstones Cafe, Carlton-in-Cleveland! I had ‘Beltie’ roast beef, which was delicious and a really good size portion of food, with tasty vegetables and wonderful roast potatoes and parsnips. My wife went for the beef burger, as she is not...

Overpriced, bad service. Far better places elsewhere. I had a scone and coffee and the scones was very stale. Shame as it’s a lovely location.

Called by on a windy day and sat outside of this half-hidden gem. A great stopping place for Cleveland Way walkers and Lyke Wake walkers as well as the long trail Coast to Coasters. Has camping cabin accommodation and a free water tap outside for...

Parked in the car park, went for a six mile walk then came back for late lunch.There were 7 of us and the service was excellent with prompt service of drinks whilst we chose from a menu full of locally sourced food. The Caesar salad...

Lovely little cafe very clean and tidy we called in for drinks and cake after our family walk the staff are very friendly

A few tweaks required to make this a five star rating. Visited today for lunch with our canine friends in tow so an outdoor table was required. Disappointed to find that snow had not been cleared from the outdoor seating. Had this been done earlier...

This was our go to place for Sunday lunch prior to covid so we were looking forward to visiting again Sunday 28th Feb. When the phone was eventually answered after trying for days on end, we finally got through on a Sunday morning and booked...

The cafe itself is nice/the location is great, but the staff seem to have been instructed not to smile. My mother's fruit scone was flat/tastless and when we raised it with what we assumed to be the manager, she was quite dismissive/stated that the cheese...

Can not actually believe that a cafe on the Cleveland way doesn't let dogs in and actually said no muddy boots! Popped to get takeaway drinks but they had no paper cups so asked for takeaway hot pies that were advertised but surprise they didn't...

Stopped for lunch after a beautiful walk across the hills. I was very disappointed with the hummus, beetroot and watercress sandwich I ordered as the hummus and beetroot were barely visible and tasteless, and the watercress was missing altogether. I asked the waitress where the...

What a place top of the world veiws parked my camper overlooking just about everything in the North east they only let a few motor homes park however they let me and thank you for that great facilities and food second to none and a...

Came here with my family for dinner. It was very expensive. Ordered two prawn sandwiches - which weren't even sandwiches. They only had 3 very small prawns on and they cost £10 each! This was not a one off as we ordered two of them...

Lordstones Cafe ....... 🤬 So not geared up to dealing with one person rolling up when they're half busy. There's an awful ordering "system" which they won't flex on at all, offer to take your order at a table or give you a RESERVED thingy...

We came here camping for our grandson .Very disappointing site expensive and only one toilet /shower block for all camping.we arrived Sunday and went to cafe for lunch which was supposed to close at 4 pm to be told they were closing early and same...

Very disappointed. Walked over 5 mile to get to lordstones. When I went to order lunch (2.30pm). I was greater by a man who asked “do you want food or drink” I answered booth. He said we have little stock so if you don’t have...

We used to come up regularly when we lived here many years ago when it was a small place built into the bank with the tiny kitchen. It has been enlarged substantially and is now a great facility for day trippers and long distance walkers.

We went there today and the lady behind the service counter needs to be trained or removed - totally unprofessional. That should have been a warning. We order three lunches, expensive prawn open sandwich served with TWO prawns and a beetroot and humus sandwich minus...

Great location at top of Carlton Bank. We had lunch, I was happy with my steak sandwich , as was my wife with her prawn open sandwich. Staff were great and service pretty quick considering they were fairly busy. Only negative point was that it...

Superb location for exploring Cleveland Way and good point to park. It’s a short walk up the fell to a great viewpoint and clearly the location of this cafe is perfect for a refuel afterwards. We only had snacks, ice creams and drinks so can’t...

Well situated cafe, nestling in the hills. We stopped whilst walking the Coast to Coast for take out teas which were very welcome. Good outdoor seating area.

Never been here before but very impressed. Plenty of car park spaces, a small shop and lovely place to eat or just enjoy a coffee. There are seats outside too. We had fruit scones and a big pot of tea, the scones were gorgeous and...

We visited (two weeks in a row) for a light lunch to take advantage of the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme,we weren't disappointed! Outside seating was nicely spaced out and shelter from the sun was catered for. The food was served promptly and fulfilled...

We have recently moved to this area and was recommended this place to visit. The drive up to here is amazing with lovely views. On arrival there are plenty of car parking spaces. Outside there are plenty of picnic benches you do have to get...

Layout outside good, tables spread apart. Myself and son and dog sat at table, first issue no menus, eventually customer told me I had to queue to go for menu off the bar. So long wait just to get menu, asked passing staff who just...

Well set out cafe with lots of socially distanced seating available. Lots of choice, decent prices and friendly, efficient staff.

Called on a wet Sunday lunchtime Wasn’t really busy so got a table straight away We ordered a hot steak sandwich with caramelised onion and salad and a ham sandwich When the steak sandwich arrived it turned out to be a very small amount of...

Popped in last week. Different menu than last time we were in. We had a 'panini of the day' and a Halloumi wrap. Both were really tasty and accompanied by a huge pot of earl grey. Very enjoyable and great service too.

Best Sunday roast I have had in a long time every thing on my plate was so fresh .you just know it was freshly made that morning .

The food was cooked to perfection even though I had asked for a few things cooked to my taste. Our server, Philippa was SOOOOOO lovely even though she was run off her feet. Fab time had by all

We parked at Lord Stones to do a circular walk and then have lunch in the cafe afterwards. Having done a 3 hour walk on a cold November day we were ready for something hot and hearty to eat. We were all tempted by the...

We visited for lunch after finding it quite by chance. Last time we visited the location, it was open moorland with spectacular views. Imagine our surprise on finding a cafe tastefully placed into a hillside, so as to not spoil the location. Service was unobtrusive...

I did the coast to coast walk a couple of years ago and stopped here for food and drink plus use the facilities, the walk was 192 miles of great memories and I would like to say Lord stones was one of them ,perfect location,...

Well off the beaten track but well worth a visit. Good food, great coffee, friendly staff. Amble parking but does get busy. Recommended.

We recently eat here after a long walk from lordstones. I had a lovely homemade vegetable soup which was delicious. Staff seemed very busy but still helpful.

Pleasant surroundings, taking the chance to sit outside in the nice weather.Food was lovely, 25 minute wait, although this was stated when ordering. I thought the drinks were overpriced, £7 for a sparking water and a Pepsi?!

We were recommended this place so thought we would try it out. It seems very popular with walkers and the place was very busy but we managed to get a table.

This is a cafe that has a unique position on some of Englands best walking trails. Yet it's owner is anti walkers, boots, dogs, kids. Don't bother, bring a packed lunch and sit and watch the beautiful views.

A good facility at a great location for walkers, cyclists and tourists wanting to enjoy being in the countryside. Well designed and sympathetically placed in the landscape. Good range of both food and drink and seating both inside and out. The downsides on the day we were there, which was not a busy day, was that the staff seemed to lack interest in engaging with customers, and there was more litter around than expected - including discarded napkins etc.

Ausgangspunkt und Endpunkt einer Streckenwanderung, aber auch für eine Rundwanderung ideal. Schöner Rastplatz mit Parkplatz und schön in die Landschaft eingebettetes Lokal zum Einkehren. Nette Bedienung gutes Essen.

Have to eat outside for coffee and cakes as very little room privided inside for this, only want you inside for full meals which is fine on a nice day but not if weather is bad. Staff not having a lot to do as I think most customers come here for a snack after a nice walk. Is this new model working? You used to be able to sit inside for tea and cakes.

I enjoyed Mother’s Day with my daughter, son in law and 2 girls visiting this beautiful spot on top of Carlton Bank. If you haven’t been you are missing a treat. Fantastic views and lovely walks. We hadn’t booked for lunch!!! The cafe was not open!! However, we were so fortunate to be squeezed into the restaurant for ‘Sunday Lunch’. The food was very good and at a reasonable price.

We had family visiting from many miles away and took them to the Lordstones Cafe for some lunch and a walk on the Cleveland Hills.

We visited 4 adults and our dog after looking at places to visit near where we were based and from notes in our cottage

I have to say that Lordstones is one of my favourite places to visit! Claire who manages the shop and the campsite is an absolute star! What a lovely woman! She’s so kind and caring and even remembers things about repeat visitors, I absolutely love her to bits!

Customer service is extremely poor. I asked for a bottle of water, which when brought over by the waitress was referred to as "tap water". The bottle did not have a lid on it and was NOT removed at the table so I assumed this was tap water, as already stated by the waitress. When I went to pay the bill I noticed a £2.00 charge for the water. I asked the lady at the front of house to explain why I was charged when tap water was brought to table. She said "I took the lid off myself because they are hard to remove". Seriously? Clearly a poorly constructed lie. She also claimed the waitress was new and made a mistake when referring to the bottle as tap water. If you're going to have the indecency to charge people for tap water and put it in a bottle, at least come up with a better disguise. Won't be returning.

We stayed in one of the Pods and so had breakfast and dinner here. We weren’t disappointed by any meal we had. Great quality food and good service. Wished it was this good when I did the Coast to Coast.

After a good walk along the Cleveland Hills I called here with my granddaughter. She had a scone and hot chocolate. I had soup and a sandwich. When the order arrived there was no soup. No apology nor explanation. I hadn't ordered a drink because of the soup. Eating the sandwich without soup or a drink was difficult. I still don't know if they had run out of soup or just decided that I couldn't have any. Very disappointing because my previous experiences here had been so good.

A very welcome well served beer after a long climb. Eleven cyclists made to feel very welcome and served a nice drop to see us down the hill to Helmsley.. I look forward to visiting again. Fabulous

We visited after our walk. There was plenty of seating inside and out but the queue for a drink or food was huge. They could have done with more staff as not only we left but others did. The farm shop next door advertised hot pies however after queuing we were told they only do them on a weekday. A blonde girl who was working at the bar area needs to go on a course regarding manners.

We popped in for a late lunch and it was difficult to find a clean table insude and out. Very few staff were on the floor and generally the place was untidy. We were served eventually and chosebthebsafe option of sandwiches so we could make the visutba quick one.

This cafe is a welcome sight with its throngs of dog walkers and trekkers. It it has plenty of outdoor and indoor seating and staff working busily to meet customer demand. The food is average- it makes a nice change to have the option of hot soup or a toasted sandwich or even a cooked meal when you have been eating packed lunches but actually the menu is nothing special. My soup was pleasantly bland and the bread a bit heavy and chewy. There is also a shop but it is more of a gift shop then a deli and it would not be easy to build a picnic from the offerings.

The woman who appears to run the cafe part is as miserable and unwelcoming as anyone could be. She seriously needs to put a smile on her face and treat paying customers with a bit more courtesy.

This is a wonderful little place hidden away next to The Cleveland Way. We took the dogs for a long walk and sat outside here for our lunch. A polite young man took the order and served us. He was very friendly. The food was delicious and the tea was fine. There was a good amount of everything and the price was reasonable. We will be back soon.

We stopped off at Lordstones Cafe while walking the Cleveland Way. There are very few places to buy food on this walk so I had researched thoroughly and the Lordstones website said the cafe was open until 5pm and welcomed walkers from the long distance paths. It sounded an ideal place to get some food. We arrived just after 4pm and ordered drinks. I then asked about food and was told they stop serving food at 4pm. If this is the case, then it really should be made clear on their website. Long distance walkers rely on this kind of information being up to date. Not impressed.

Regularly go for a walk at Lordstones. We enjoy the walk for a short way along the Cleveland Way and the views over Teesside from the cliff top.

We stayed here recently in the camping field. On the day we arrived there had been a wedding the day before so the toilets and showers were filthy and were not cleaned that day. You are asked to park your car in the car park which is open to the general public at all hours of the day and night and there is no security. There is a maintenance man who cleans the toilets and showers but when he had a day off I had to request more toilet paper and for the showers to be cleaned.The day we arrived 17 women had booked camping too with the intention of drinking and making a lot of noise that night as they apologised beforehand! There is no provision as on normal campsites for ice block freezing or even milk for sale , though to be fair we were able to buy milk from the cafe with our own container for £1 a pint. The lady who booked us in was very helpful and allowed us to park our car next to the tent but when Friday arrived Claire, the camp manager, told us we had to move it because she was going to put a tent where our car was parked. When we protested and said that was an invasion of privacy we were told 'well that whats you expect when you are camping'. She had obviously never been camping before because everything you said the reply was 'well that's what you expect when you are camping'. Re the cafe I think £4.40 for a pint of lager is a bit over the top.

As a keen hill walker I tramp the Moors on a regular basis and have eaten at the CAFE several times (this year) If you take your dog there is seating outside and inside it is well decorated with solid quality furniture and spotlessly clean rest rooms. Situated astride the Coast-2-Coast footpath (and Cleveland way) it is ideally situated to give folf a break with good wholesome freshly cooked food. It also has a shop selling locally produced meats and preservatives. There is a large car park so if walking is not your thing you can simply drive up and stroll into the Café - Very happy to recommend.

Place was big, clean and seems new with lots of places to sit inside and outside. It was quiet for a sunny day so that gave a few warning bells.

We popped into Lordstones for a bite of lunch today. Food was delicious but the welcome was questionable. The lady behind the bar taking orders was miserable and pretty rude if I’m honest. A smile wouldn’t have gone amiss, after all that should be free! Front of house especially in hospitality should be welcoming and friendly. Apparently not! Would recommend the food 100%

My wife and I wanted a quick and simple lunch (at 15:30). We chose the Meat (Steak) Pie with Potato and Green Vegetables .... with lashings of gravy. The meal was good and the pie was filled to the brim with meat .... marvellous compared to what some other places serve .... and the meal tasted good! Very pleased.

Visited for breakfast before setting off on a walk. Two of us ordered poached eggs on toast - 3 eggs and plenty of toast, perfectly cooked. One had the sausage bun, which had a generous filling of good quality sausages. Quick, friendly service. Good value. Superb setting.

Lovely drive up Carlton Bank to Lordstones Cafe. Brilliant walks up to the top. Beautiful views for miles in all directions and a lovely cafe to finish your walk with excellent food and drink. A very nice day out.

Did not use the cafe, other hand for a quick beer, but camped as part of the coast to coast. £22.50 for a single one man tent! The facilities were not premium even if the price was. For that price I would have expected some of the services offered by sites charging less than half this fee. WiFi, laundry, shop and cafe that are open beyond 5, midge machines and washrooms that were or falling apart. The core staff seemed embassed by the price, but the management seem arogent. Wished I had walked on...

Been here several times previous but not in the last couple of years.

Stopped here for lunch, halfway through our day's walk. There is both a shop as well as a cafe, so if you want to grab a pie, drink or sandwich and keep going, you can. Indoor seating is available in the cafe, but there is ample outdoor seating, and on this lovely day, that location was popular. Right off the trail, very convenient.

Stopped off here on a bike ride, perched on top of Cartlon bank in a fantastic setting. Service was good, drinks came quickly and the panini special of the day (roast pork with apple sauce) arrived, looked lovely but was so dry I could not finish it. Prices were average to slightly dear.

Great coffee! Food is pretty good. This place has sure gotten fancy in the past few years! It used to be a tiny basic pub- now it even has a gift shop and meat counter! Worth the journey and there are some great hikes in the area.

Walking the C2C we popped in here for a cuppa. Although it is nicely decorated the service was pretty poor and we had to wait ages in a queue to pay our bill.

this place so much improved since last time I visited some 10 years ago , only had snack, sat out side This really is a GEM, to stop at before the next 3 hills, Staff great

Whilst the dining atmosphere is very pleasant, and the food of good quality the staff appear to have no grasp of the concept of "No Mayo" Despite me asking on 3 seperate occasions if the sandwich/ burger contained mayo I was told on all occasions that no there was no mayo only to find generous helpings. Whilst i have no food allergies to it, I just dont like the taste. There are those around who could be very allergic to it.