Mannion & Co in Ryedale

I visited with a friend for Sunday lunch. They managed to fit us in despite being very busy. Excellent and friendly service. The food was exquisite. Good portion size and delicious.

great scones - and cream - tea a bit weak for me but husband likes that. Good, professional, polite, service, asked for tea and cake - but we did not get offered a menu or price list . Was a bit dear for us - and we did not mind as a treat but we won't be going again-sorry.

Amazing takeaway grazing boards from Mannion. We were eating it for three days! Amazing quality and exceptional value for money.

From the friendliness of the girl behind the counter, to the guy serving upstairs, to the lad who brought our coffees, the chefs who created our lunch, , I commend you all. To the owner, you must be very proud of your staff, they are a credit to you and your business. In these horrid and uncertain times they made our lunch experience one of the best. As I said to the girl on paying, you’ve totally nailed it. Thankyou.

Stopped by for a cappuccino and fruit scone. The scone was massive and generously fed me and my husband. Good service and reasonably priced. Beautiful views were a bonus. Did not have time to sample their breakfast or lunch but the menu looked fantastic. Would recommend

Meant to be in sunny Mexico however ended up with a lovely wet helmsley and found ourselves looking for a bite to eat and to keep dry from the rain!Aperol spritz and a beer before half 11 why not!! The waitress was so friendly I never managed to get her name so can't mention her! The food was amazing it was the best antipasti we have had everything was so fresh!!Bad comment (sorry) pitted olives next time please!!!But amazing can't wait to come back

Great food and drinks on a chilly Friday afternoon staff very friendly great find many thanks trip advisor this is a 5* find many thanks the belly pork sandwich was amazing and my wife is still talking about the Yorkshire rarebit. 10/10

Noted this lovely place yesterday whilst in town with our 2 small dogs. Lovely little garden cum patio area and tables all at a safe social distance. We timed it right and got a table just before it opened at 10am and the place was soon full. 2 very friendly and efficient female staff took order of 2 full English breakfasts and drinks, and as it was still Eat Out to Help Out, it only came to just over £15! The food and drink were excellent. Dog friendly where we sat. Highly recommended.

We were lured in by the huge sausage rolls in the window!! What a fantastic little place, great food and fabulous service. Well worth a visit.

This is an above average cafe serving a crowd pleasing range of light lunches and cakes. The interior of the building is traditional if a little plain.It is very pricey, but the staff are friendly and the food is nice. We enjoyed the Yorkshire rarebit with bacon which was served with a tasty tomato chutney; a slight criticism would be that the crust of the bread was very tough. I did find two small gravel like stones in my food which I pointed out to the apologetic waitress; consequently the price of our drinks were taken off our bill, so I cannot say fairer than that.In a town saturated with eateries, this is worth a visit.

We came in for a coffee and a snack. We had a sausage roll, but no ordinary one, with our coffees. Home made, giant size and delicious, served with a home made chutney that is made fresh every day. Only downside was that the chutney is not for sale in jars. If it had been we would have stocked up! Its also a great pity this lovely place is so far from home. Like another reviewer I wish there was a Mannions near me.

Lovely late lunch with the clan. Great food! Called in on a recommendation which was spot on, thank you john and von.

Visited having seen all the positive reviews on Tripadvisor and so pleased we did. Had already eaten breakfast and too early for lunch but loved the tea and cakes. The savoury food being served looked amazing - can’t wait to visit again!

Amazing coffee and warm, light scones! Helmsley has numerous cafés to choose from but this is definitely a stand out! A little more expensive than most but you get what you pay for! Dog friendly.

Visiting Helmsley and read reviews and thought we’d try and get a seat. This place’s reputation is well deserved. The lady who met us was lovely and found us a table quickly despite them being very busy. Menu was a great mix of charcuterie and generous sandwiches. My kids shared a pork and apple sandwich and loved the crackling. I had a bits and bobs platter which was generous and really felt like a treat! Coffee also really good. Main thing I liked was how friendly the staff were and how quick the service was which is always a relief when you have little kids. Would definitely return and recommend to others. Lovely place

Visited today for lunch. Sat outside, he had the rarebit special and I had the halloumi avocado and hazelnut sandwich. All delicious with a nice flat white.

Great to see them back in Helmsley (and York) and adapting to a different way of doing business. Fantastic takeaway menu - sandwiches and full meals, plus the legendary meat and cheese boards. All perfect for a picnic, or they're also reopening with a few tables for eating in and outside too.Had a lovely sandwich, decent coffee, and cakes. The service and consistency is as ever second to none. It's perhaps not the cheapest, but well worth it - you definitely get what you pay for.Really hope they try some evenings in Helmsley - we'd be there all the time. The town is crying out for something different to just the hotels, pubs and Italian restaurants.

After visiting York earlier in the year we couldn’t help but visit there sister site in helmsley, a beautiful drive lovely surroundings and an even better lunch! Despite it not been a weekend or holiday it was still busy (always a good sign!!). When seated the staff were attentive and brought menus straight over and we ordered swiftly after managing to decide what to have. We could have had one of everything. The lady serving helped us on all of our many questions we had and recommended my friend a great glass of wine with her lunch and it was even better to have the option of a 100ml glass so we could try a couple or even just enjoy a little treat with a meal while driving! Defiantly worth a drive out even if it’s for coffee and cake or a special occasion! Both sites have friendly and helpful staff and great food, can’t have one without the other! We will be back!

Poor allergen advice, rubbish menus, slightly overpriced. The blackboard menus upstairs really need to be rethought, if you’re sat anywhere near either end then you constantly feel like the everyone else is staring at you, if you’re sitting anywhere else upstairs you’re having to glare around your back to see the menus. It really wouldn’t be hard to print 10-12 paper copies with the specials of the day and everyone would be happy. The main menu that is 90% drinks and 10% sharing boards shows allergy advice and the dreaded blackboards don’t offer any information and the waitresses on duty weren’t able to help. A couple on the table next to us had to leave and we really struggled due to this. The price is slightly high for the quality of the food and drink in my opinion.

Set just behind the main square in an old characterful property with an option of upstairs or downstairs seating. Initially the prices looked a little higher than average, but in fact the extra quality is worth it. Hot drinks were served in lovely pottery and with a homemade biscotti. The scones were fresh and warm. Staff brisk and friendly. We might easily be tempted to stay for lunch another time.

Very nice location and view of the castle from the door. Staff very friendly and could not fault it the place. We had two coffees and cakes. Would recommend very nice

Decided to drive over to Helmsley for Sunday lunch. Did a little research and came across Mannion & Co, there seemed to be lots good reviews. It turns out they are well deserved. We opted for the roast beef dinner which was, one of, if not the, best roast beef dinner I've ever had. Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for and it was great. Likewise the desert and drinks. The staff were fantastic, a young team full of smiles and professionalism. We'll be back very soon.

BrillIant place! We had sausage roll platter and rarebit. Beautiful crockery, gorgeous food and great service. This place has it all - and for a reasonable price. Beat lunch we’ve had in a very long time. Highly recommended!

This is a great, modern bakery/cafe the staff were welcoming and friendly and the sharing platter was fab. The coffee and fruit tea were also excellent. Well worth a visit.

Great coffee, great food, great service. Also, in a lovely old building. What more could you ask for.

My title says it all! Been many times and never been disappointed. A few small tables downstairs, larger sharing tables upstairs and outdoor seating too. Changing blackboard menu, sharing boards and scrumptious cakes. Definitely worth the wait for a table.

Had a cheese board and fabulous bowl of mushroom soup. A couple of cheeses were missed off the cheeseboard but that was quickly rectified when I mentioned it. Excellent bottled Italian beer too. This place offers good quality food at a reasonable price. Dogs allowed too, which is a bonus for us who have a well behaved dog.

Visiting on a Friday lunchtime we had not booked but although the restaurant was busy the staff were able to accommodate 2 adults . We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The waitress who served us was an absolute delight, very attentive and informative without being over the top. The food choices were very good, not the run of the mill fare, with different food for myself ( vegetarian) not the usual risotto !

The quality of the ingredients and the skill of the preparation and presentation justify the slightly higher prices. The coffee is excellent, the staff equally so. Nothing to do with the food but if you are at all infirm avoid the stairs which are part of the old building and the treads of which are narrow and only a few inches deep so eat downstairs or in the lower downstairs area the few steps to which are much easier. It’s worth the effort.

Called in for a light lunch and asked about gf food and was immediately informed that there were a choice of gf cakes iin the cabinet - I asked where - ' over there in the cabinet, I asked were the gf cakes in with the non gf cakes?

A beautiful little cafe in an historic old building in the center of Helmsley.

The popularity of this little eaterie was well proven by our 15 minute wait for a table but this was a minor inconvenience once we had sat down and enjoyed the lovely food and drink on offer. I went for the pork belly sandwich which was absolutely delicious and my partner the winter vegetable soup which I'm told was really tasty. The staff are friendly and attentive and make every effort to make you welcome. Highly recommended

There are so many cafes in Helmsley and it looks like the kind of town that should have some quality options, but sadly it’s all much of a muchness. Soup, paninis, quiche, boiling hot coffees, etc. Even now, it’s still crying out for someone to do things differently.

Love the place. Food is great and the staff are great.

Whilst out Christmas shopping I visited here for lunch and a coffee, the cafe was very busy but the staff managed to find me a table quickly the menu had lots to choose from and the service was very quick the food was excellent and I would recommend a visit here even if it’s just for a coffee and cake.

Great coffee and small bites but fantastic main meals too, especially Sunday roast, better than most restaurants and pubs in the area, the veg and gravy are wonderful, wish this place was open in the evening.

Came here looking for a quick coffee and discovered this place (has been there 3 years. I think). Really nice, friendly welcome and good choice of food and drinks. Will definitely return when we are next in town and are looking for something to eat as the menu and daily specials looked fabulous.

What a fantastic little place. Popped in for a birthday breakfast. Superb food well cooked by the chefs. Excellent service. A very calm and relaxed attitude from all of the staff even during the busy times. Would highly recommend the full English

I met 2 friends for breakfast/ lunch. I had mushrooms on toast, utterly delightful and delicious- served with peas and beans and a tasty chilli sauce. Whoever puts the menus together certainly understands food.

Visited Mannion & Co while staying in Helmsley and we were not disappointed. The food, coffee and service was exceptional. Well worth a visit. See you again soon.

On our annual North Yorkshire holiday and popped in again to Mannion & Co in Helmsley. Once again the scones and coffee were as good as previous years. We were lucky enough to dodge the rain and sat and watched the world go by outside in the autumn sunshine. Nice friendly staff and great service. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Sister to the place flagship in York ... cosy eatery just off the main square in lovely Helmsley and a great option for brunch or lunch. Attentive service but be prepared to wait a little while as the team is small and the place always popular. The food is actually pretty inventive and there's a good choice. All dishes are well-prepared, really tasty, and served with a smile. Our reliable favourite whenever we are in the area.

Visited with a group of friends for a sandwich at lunchtime. Very expensive , bread stale and despite prices end of loaf pieces of bread. Much of bread inedible and filling disappointing.

Took our American visitors today for lunch, never let's us down, great food great staff, all round great experience. This is the best cafe in Helmsley by a country mile, well done.

We visited this terrific cafe at lunchtime on Saturday and were very pleased we chose it.

Very tasty and good quality food in quaint surroundings of an old cottage in Helmsley. We enjoyed the bacon and Brie , and coronation chicken sandwiches, both to be recommended. Friendly and efficient service. Well done.

Cet établissement aux plafonds bas est fort fréquenté. Nous étions trois pour un lunch allégé. Après un petit temps s'attente, on nous a trouvé une petite table à l'étage.

Having been here before and had an excellent meal, it was so good we decided to go for a light lunch...however our waitress Natalie did point out that they were doing roast beef again now that summer was over and that it was lovely.

If you're going to eat anywhere in Helmsley, and appreciate good food, and great service, then I'd highly recommend going to Mannion & Co. We dropped by for brunch and had a real treat. My husband had the mushroom special and I had the duck & polenta special - absolutely gorgeous, as was the service. Can't fault this place, other than it's an hour's drive away from where I live...fancy opening one in Ripon? You'd be guaranteed a couple of regulars :-)

Really nice food and good coffee and tea. Friendly staff, happy to refill my teapot ( real leaf tea). Not cheap but very good quality. We both had Welsh rarebit for breakfast at £9.50. Two slices, lovely and mustardy.

Only had coffee and scones on this trip but such a great place to have a meal. So pleased we stumbled upon this pace and will return for a meal.

Tables both inside and out in a small corner garden. Everything is done well. Service and food were great. The sanwiches are made with quality bread and filled creatively with quality ingredients.

A great start to the Helmsley to Rievaulx circular, delicious breakfast, beautifully cooked & warm welcome awaits. Great service, great for a special treat - highly recommend.

I stumbled upon this place in Helmsely purely by accident. I love the feel of the old up-cycled furniture. Normally I struggle to find vegetarian friendly food, but I struggled to choose something off the menu. Dill yogurt, apricot and halloumi was a great combination for a sandwich. The salad was also a great accompaniment, as was the relish. The coffee was great, it is worth visiting just for that alone. The outside seating looked really nice but the place was packed so I had to sit upstairs. I loved the charm of the old building, especially with the up-cycled furniture. Anyone vegetarian in the area should definitely visit as you won't be disappointed.

Such a nice place to have food!!! Service is great, staff is very friendly, good choice of sandwiches and toasts, highly recommend!!!

Really lucky to find such a great place for lunch. Friendly and knowledgeable staff made all the difference to an enjoyable meal of excellent quality.

A must really whenever in Helmsley, which is probably what most people think as it is generally busy. Only to be expected when you serve good coffee and refreshments. Excellent choice of high quality home baked goods - nothing quite like arriving when the scones have just come out of the oven. It is a ‘compact’ space in an old building, but the quirkiness adds to the charm and experience.

Popped into York on Saturday to sort out a few bits & pieces & decided at the last minute to get a coffee which then turned into a bite to eat.

I absolutely adore this place! They serve the best coffee in Helmsley. The food is pricey but delicious and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommended 😄

Stumbled in here to get out of the rain and have a bite to eat - so glad we did. This place is not in the main square but it was busy.

Visited Mannion in York and had an ultimate bacon sandwich which was delish! Had a meat and cheese platter which was plentiful and the rustic bread was gorgeous. Waiter was lovely and pleasant, Only real down side is the really steep stairs to the toilet and upper floor

We are frequent visitors to this beautiful North Yorkshire town. We have tried several of the Tea shops and restaurants but migrate back to this lovely establishment- food & service are excellent-HASPY to recommend

Really enjoyed our lunch here. Lovely delightful staff and a good variety of quality food made this café a real pleasure. A true continental feel with good locally produced food. Reasonably priced cuisine and drinks.

By far the most creative delicious cafe food in Helmsley. The belly pork and harissa mayo sandwich we had was sublime, they do larger hot food dishes and charcuterie boards together with fabulous baked goods. Really a cut above what else is on offer in the town. N.b. Really steep steps to the main eating area, there are a few seats downstairs but this cafe is not really suitable for those with mobility issues and for ‘buggies’ etc.

Came here after visiting the castle, as it was sunny we sat outside in the patio which was very pleasant. The sautéed mushrooms and beans and duck egg on sourdough was excellent and the staff very friendly. We ordered and paid at the counter and they brought the dishes to us when ready. There were also lovely looking bread loaves and scones to buy but sadly I was travelling back on the train and didn't buy anything.

Absolutely brilliant lunch , me and my wife throughly enjoyed our meals , I went for a special of Crispy chicken and my wife had a halloumi and tomato salad both washed down with an ice cold Estella 👌🏻

Fantastic Cafe for all! I had a sandwich (using semi-sour dough bread) and Grandmother had a scone - both having coffees. All food was made to order and fresh and the coffee was excellent. Tasted fantastic and was clearly made to order. Milk alternatives and gluten-free available. They were very accommodating to dietary requirements too. Prices were average but not too over priced.

Lovely tea (in charming tea-pots) and delicious homemade scones, and really friendly staff. There are so many tea shops to choose from in Helmsley, but we were very happy with our choice. We sat in the little garden.

Top deli come cafe just around the corner from the main square. Had a superb belly pork sandwich on homemade rustic bread. Dog friendly with an outdoor area to eat too.

Very nice cafe slightly out of the main square but well worth the detour. Delicious gourmet sandwiches and platters. And tables upstairs have a nice view to the castle.

Mannion & co, Helmsley, is an absolute gem of a cafe/restaurant. An extensive menu, including specials, I guarantee, will tantalise anyone's tastebuds, whatever time of day. I thoroughly recommend Mannion & co. Incidentally, they also have a branch in York city centre,(Blake st), near the Minster.

What an amazing find. We had possibly one of the best lunches ever in this wonderful little restaurant/cafe.

Excellent food and presentation. Staff are particularly friendly and professional. Great bread and scones to take away.

We were visiting Helmsley for the first time today and came across this attractive looking cafe/deli. Friendly staff directed us upstairs where we chose the window table looking toward the castle. Coffee with oat milk and a chocolate and coconut cake totally delicious. We will definitely return.

We liked Mannions. It is a bit quirky and on many levels so not for the infirm. Low ceilings in places. Tasty food & wine and friendly staff. We would return if in area again.

Staff were friendly though professional despite being run off their feet. We had breakfast in the sunshine and couldn't fault their scrumptious food.

It was a real pleasure to find this restaurant which features continental food. The food was first class- top quality and absolutely fresh- and the chefs knew exactly how to prepare and use the delicious ingredients. The owner is a lovely lady and nothing is too much trouble. We were thrilled to have found this venue and it was one of the highlights of the holiday. Thank you so very much for a very memorable lunch which reminded me of visiting my relatives in Slovenia and of the time when i lived on the continent.

Been to Mannion so many times and never dissappointed . Lunch on Friday and I had a special which was a noodle soup with pak choi and soy, finished with huge shell on prawns that were to die for. Amazing as always.

What a little gem of a place indeed.

great little space much better than its sister site in York city centre. Loved the quirkiness of the space and the specials were of very high level cooking. Service was a little bit mixed but over all a great one!

We chanced upon Mannions when passing through Helmsley. What a find! A really interesting menu with beautifully cooked food accompanied by staff who make dining there a delight. It isn't the cheapest place you will find but that old adage "you get what you pay for" is demonstrated in spades here. If you like good food served by staff who understand the meaning of service this is the place for you.

As far as choice is concerned Helmsley has no shortage of cafes and tea rooms for the hordes of hungry and thirsty tourists that visit this lovely little market town on a daily basis. And I would venture the task of trying to separate the wheat from the chaff would be the biggest headache in such a congested marketplace.

Second visit,love this place, the staff are exceptional and you can tell they care so much that you have a good experience. Great teamwork in the kitchen,great products for sale. Well done to everyone

I was out with my mum and tried this little place for the first time. Nice atmosphere and well presented with quirky old furniture and decor. I had the homemade soup, my mum had the sausage roll platter, both were wonderful! Very tasty, fresh and the salad garnish was to die for. The staff were very attentive as well and couldn’t do enough.

My husband and I have visited this little gem of a place around 8 or so times.

Busy (which usually means good) eatery with excellent menu and freshly prepared meals - you can see them being made if you sit downstairs. We had a short wait which was fine and the staff were friendly and attentive. Food was excellent quality, especially the home made tomato relish/chutney.Would definitely recommend and will visit again, maybe try upstairs next time as downstairs is a little cramped especially when a queue develops. Just a note to the person who responds to these....maybe responding to the positive reviews with a thank you rather than ignoring them and responding only to the bad reviews with sarcasm and rudeness would make more business sense?

....and will do once the raucous musak is consigned to history as it has been in most places. Good food, excellent coffee, even better staff. Quiet seating outside.

Good quality food, well cooked and presented. Staff were a bit 'hard' I thought.

Excellent platters with top class ingredients and friendly, knowledgeable service. Very busy, but we were made very welcome.

About the third time visited here and once again not let down with the quality of food and price. Cream tea this time- just stunning! If you are in Helmsley, choose this place above all the other tea and coffee shops!!

Had a lovely brunch, full English and Mushrooms with spring greens from blackboard. Scrumptious food, generous portions and friendly service. We then took away a superb focaccia. Well worth a visit

Come here quite regularly for coffee or lunch and it's always a delight. The bread for the sandwiches is always so soft and fresh. Most recently I had the goats cheese, hazelnut and chutney, it was so flavoursome. Specials always look so appealing so must try something else next time. Coffee was lovely, staff are always friendly and welcoming when you walk in even if they are very busy. We even took cakes to enjoy at home. Perfect! Thank you, will recommend to anyone... The place to go in Helmsley.

We stumbled upon this amazing eatery a while ago. Never have we visited and been disappointed, from a quick coffee to a real meal it’s always good, no, excellent.

I can highly recommend the food and value for money at Mannions . For £12.50 I had a meal that would have cost twice as much any wear else. With friendly young staff it is a popular and delightful experience to eat there. Highly recommended to all.

Very tasty high quality food with some unique options - the menu consists of the platters and deserts, plus a specials board of mains and a board of sandwiches.

Brilliant service from start to finish. Great quality food with an edge. Wish there was one in Leeds!

Called in around mid-day for coffee and scones/teacake.

Called in to grab a bite to eat decided on the scones,3 scones each strawberry jam clotted cream by far the best scones we've ever tasted staff are excellent nothing too much trouble and the tea is fresh tea leaves and is by far the best around

We called in for late brunch, sat on the top floor and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome by the charming staff. We ate the pork belly sandwich which was seriously THE best sandwich the world has ever welcomed! The olives (the description doesn’t do this dish justice as it’s a large sharing bowl with olives, pickles, peppers and served with bread and delicious olive oil and balsamic vinegar) were a delicious meal in themselves and the halloumi sandwich was full of flavour. It was such a shame we couldn’t fit in dessert. Even the coffee was extremely good and we had to buy biscotti to take away as it was heavenly.

Called in for tea and cake last week, lovely little cafe/restaurant! the food looked Devine!!