Miss Daisy's Tearoom at Sutton Park in Hambleton

After visiting a few places with awful food and service this was really good. Lovely food served by nice people. I have no complaints at all.

The food was great, the service was terrible. More than 20 minutes after arrival before a drinks and food order was taken. Another 10 minutes before drinks arrived, two other couples who arrived after us were served ahead of us, one of those tables receiving their meal before we received our drinks. I was having ginger beer and was asked if I wanted ice, I declined the offer but the drink arrived with ice. 40 minutes after arrival food appeared. The food was delicious but the whole experience was tainted by the poor service. Staff were more concerned with clearing tables than serving customers, despite the place being relatively quiet with customers. The 10% service charge which was not advertised on the menu was declined.

Came here for afternoon tea which was excellent. Lovely sandwiches and fresh scone and jam. Festively decorated. Good service and plenty of parking.

Debated if our experience was a 2 or 3 star, decided to be generous and go with 3 star. The food we had was actually very good, both the starter and main course. However, food was only part of the story. We arrived and walked in, to say it was quiet was an understatment, we stood by the bar and waited to find out where we would be sitting/let the staff know we were here. What we got was just glared at by a blond lady, that to be blunt was just rude. The rudeness continued through most of our meal, it was apparent that this place is someone’s hobby and they are playing at it. The service team were amateur at best, passing red hoist plates across peoples heads, no thought to how tables should be laid out to allow service. This may seem petty, but when you then find out a significant service charge has been added to your bill, its takes a bit of swallowing. Then there was the environment, its a collection of ‘Bric-A-Brac’ throughout, which could work, however the whole place needs a thorough clean, items covered in dust and cobwebs. Interestingly, the food hygiene certification knocked a star down for hygiene not been where it’s should. We paid our bill and came to leave, there is no lights outside, consequently one of our party tripped and fell flat on their face on a muddy, slippery path just as you walk out the door.

This a really great Tea Room. Everything is top quality and made fresh. Scones are excellent and so are main courses In summer there is a secluded courtyard and in winter the inside place is warm, inviting and full of interesting things. This is a real gem of a place

Great afternoon tea. Good value for money. Best scones ever. Good service. Love the ambience of the place and the use of the old style tea cups and tea pots.

Lovely setting. Food was of a good standard and tasty. But……,,, how slow can you be. It wasn’t particularly busy but took forty minutes to get drink - 1 tea and glass of water !

We had booked lunch for 12:30. We had to ask that the table we were taken to be cleaned as it was covered with crumbs. It took 40 minutes for our drinks (bottled water) to be brought and we waited over an hour for our food.

It's a shame to have to write this review as this place is nicely located and the food is really very good. What let it down for us was the extraordinary rudeness of one member of staff who couldn't have made it clearer that we were not welcome. We arrived for an early lunch and when abruptly told by this person that there was no space were happy to leave. However, one of her co-workers (or staff - maybe she owns the place?!) pointed out that there were seats outside and that we could sit there. We were shown to a pleasant courtyard and, after some time, were able to order. Another couple were also there. When the food arrived (not served by the first woman we encountered) we were impressed by the standard and quantity and were enjoying it when its started to rain. Nobody asked us if were OK and after some time, the woman who had originally greeted us, came out and asked the other couple if they wished to come inside. They obviously did. And we were completely ignored. With the occasion ruined, we gave up on lunch and came in to pay. Our nice waitress took our payment whilst our original hostess walked about importantly, ignoring us and making it very clear we had no right to be there. There were three empty tables inside. We left - never to return. I would highly recommend you think of somewhere else to have lunch in the area. Despite the high standard of the food and the general pleasantness of the other staff you may be unfortunate enough to encounter this woman and have the experience ruined.

Delicious prepared and beautifully presented. Fairly standard fare: jackets, soup of the day etc but the chef has a knack for tastiness and getting things right. The potato soup was beautifully blended (no lumps or graininess!) and flavoured with rosemary, and the coffee and walnut vake was superb with just the right amount of icing. The waitresses and kitchen were helpful in adapting my wife's salad.

Interesting tearoom/gift shop. I choose a toasted sandwich in ciabatta bread and coffee . The coffee was good but the sandwich wasn’t in a proper ciabatta (for which £1 extra was charged) which was disappointing . Must say the afternoon teas which were being served looked very good. Negatives were waiting to be seated - we were only people at the time waiting to be searing and had to wait while three staff finished their lengthy discussion which was difficult as I have mobility problems and standing is painful . We were also surprised to see a notice by the till when we were paying that a 10% service charge would be added to bill. Most unusual for this type of eatery! Generally though a pleasant place to eat and friendly staff.

Lovely setting, the food and drink are nice (I know from previous visits), but there is a lack of kindness, especially if you fail to read the "Wait to be seated" signs despite many empty tables, and you must wait a long time as many around us commented on.

What a beautiful place. We came for the first time last year and return often. Everything is homemade and served by happy smiling faces. There is a fabulous courtyard, seating to the front and inside too. And we’ve often just sat and enjoyed a glass of wine or an ice cold beer too! Beside the restaurant there is an amazing walk suitable for families and dog owners, everyone you meet is just so friendly and kind around Sutton on the Forest. This really is the most sublime setting and so close to stork city centre too. The menu is lovely, really beautifully prepared plates and so graciously served by such lovely staff and owners. It’s worth absolutely worth a visit - more than once!

Very pleasant staff and food good but sadly went downhill when I went to pay and read the notice on the till about service charge (you don't see it on the way in). Never been charge that in a tearoom or even in the local pubs and the notice was worded in such a way if you don't pay there was a problem with the staff. I couldn't be bothered to argue and paid up but won't be going back. I am quite happy to leave a tip but at my discretion

We celebrated a birthday party at Miss Daisy’s and everything was absolutely perfect. The food is delicious and the staff are extremely friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is informal and cosy and the warm welcome from the staff makes you feel at home.

Nice spot for a bite to eat , it was very cold when I went but the lady directed me to another section and give me a spot near the heater . I choose a pot of tea and quiche , chips and salad very nice . They served soup too but it was a bit spicy for me and as thought it might be I asked for a small sample ( I’ve done this n other cafes as it’s throwing food and money away if you don’t like it or can’t eat it ) was happy with the items I had and would return again if I was in the area .

If we start with the positives, staff are lovely, very friendly, decor in and out looks great, most of our food was excellent. Areas of concern… The sign outside saying please wait to be seated, they really made us and everyone else wait, to the point most people just went in to find someone. It took nearly 1 hour 20 mins from arrival, ordering and our food being delivered to our table. The facilities clearly have some issues, due to the odour that was being omitted. The place needs some renovation, e.g. the windows are rotten. It took an age for our plates to be cleared and order coffees/desert. We had to go and find someone to ask, despite numerous staff walking past our table. Some of the cakes are no where near as good as others, Coffee & Walnut amazing, Lemon Drizzle terrible.

Just had a lovely morning coffee followed by lunch at Miss Daisy’s! Everything was a delight. Food, staff & setting! So much more than a tearoom. Thank you Hilary & staff!

Never been before but having parked the car, waited by sign saying wait here. So we did, in the rain until we got fed up and moved inside. Still ignored until a young waitress said there was no food available as they were closing at...

Fantastic Once again we had a lovely lunch , puddings were yummy Always made welcome by the staff at Miss Daisy's

Beautiful hidden gem. . We sat in the beautiful surroundings and listened to the birds. The staff were more than friendly and were chatty despite being busy. I have been here before and the staff are always lovely to us. And lovely to each other....

My mum and I regularly come for coffee and a cake at this lovely tea room. Staff went above and beyond to make sure I got the coffee I wanted (iced as it was a hot day). Delicious scones and coffee. Absolutely beautiful decor and...

Absolutely shockingly rude service. I was utterly shocked and upset by all 3 staff. We arrived with our bikes (note I am a polite cyclist) and we were immediately asked to “remove our bikes from the entrance and not touch the expensive seats with them”....

I have visited this cafe twice in one week. The first time my friend and I were slightly early and we were told by an unfriendly, unwelcoming member of staff that they weren't yet open. We were taken aback at how rude and disinterested she...

This was the first meeting of York Speakability support group for 18 months. We had a fabulous afternoon tea in relaxed surroundings. It was great to meet old friends and even a couple of new ones. Friendly staff, very attentive and great food. Thank you...

A little treasure, set in the idillic North Yorkshire. Ignore the negative comments. We spent a relaxing couple of hour in beautiful surroundings. The staff were very friendly and food was great. I can recommend that Cheese Scones 😋😋

Very Disappointed service very slow ordered 1 tea and 1 beer plus 1 scone with fresh cream and 1 Panni Sandwich , 10 minutes later Tea and beer arrived, then 10 minutes later the scone came finished the tea and scone and beer then 10...

Hillary prepared me a hamper of delicious fresh sandwiches /scones and cakes packed neatly in a wicker basket to celebrate our 25th Wedding Anniversary It takes a lot to impress my wife but she was delighted . We sat on the benches at Runswick Bay...

Best mushroom soup ever and scrumptious ciabatta shared between us. No room for delicious looking cakes. Afterwards a friend praised their scones with cream and strawberries. Savoury scones looked v tempting too. Sat outside in the sun

A group of 3 friends, we wanted a special treat to cheer us up and we weren't disappointed! Two afternoon teas, with gorgeous fresh sandwiches and perfect fresh warm scones. It was all served by super friendly staff. Love it here, and it's a super...

Wonderful afternoon tea for my daughter’s birthday at Miss Daisy’s. Fantastic service with a smile as usual and nothing was too much trouble. Great selection of sandwiches and sweet treats and it was all beautifully presented as usual. The homemade scones were super tasty. I’ve...

It's been too long since we last visited and we were pleased that we returned. Tasty quiche with an interesting side salad and homemade coleslaw were yummy. The chips were excellent! Scumptious homemade coffee and walnut cake followed accompanied by a lovely cuppa tea. We...

what a great wee find in this small community ecellent homemade cakes and such all served with a variety of teas and coffe. The owner is just so suited to hosting and the indoor and ouitdoor seating and parking was perfect. The cakes were fresh and so tasty.

Popped by for a light lunch and left very pleasantly full. The generous bowl of soup was different (celeriac and watercress), hot and very, very tasty. We shared a plate of smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwiches: generously filled, beautifully fresh and di delicious. An interesting side salad accompanied and the bowl of chips WOW... my other half declared them the 'best ever chips'! No room for cake or pudding (the ginger sponge pudding sounds lush.) But we took away a couple of scones: light, fluffy and freshly made. The staff are professional, friendly and efficient: guess you might have to wait a little (we didn't) if they were busy: it's a small family business concerned to get things right. Why worry about rushing when it's this good? Do we recommend Daisy's? Silly question. YES!

My mother and I stopped in here on a very wet day to have a cuppa and a dry out.The young lady that served us was very friendly and offered great service. We had the homemade soup, which came with a hot crusty bread roll. Both were delicious. We walked through to the back room which was really quirky. My mother was pleased as they offered green tea which she loves. There is the hall and gardens to visit (on a drier day) and across from the tea room is a little kids park. The car park is nice and wide too. All in all it was a great visit and we really enjoyed it. My only little recommendation would be some sort of baby changing table or mat would be helpful. Please leave a helpful vote if you found my review useful.

Took one look at the flies landing and crawling around on the buns and cakes left exposed on the counter and walked out. There only appeared to be one person working who was apologising to other customers for the wait.

Hello there, fellow trip advisors! We went out for a drive on one of those miserable rain filled June days as we were bored. We came across the Miss Daisy tearoom and decided to stop for a cuppa. It was quite nice but a tad busy but we did manage to get a table without any problem. However we did wait for some considerable time to be served and once we place our order we then waited another considerable time for our tea and scones to be served. In the meantime other people coming into the place did not stay due to the waiting time. It became apparent that the lady serving was on her own and so was very, very busy. Tea and scones were fine when they arrived but our experience did not make us want to return any time soon. Sorry Miss Daisy, but just reporting on our experience!

Miss Daisys' was just about to close and they were kind enough to serve us . We were served by Miss Daisy herself ,what a lovely polite young lady. Thank you for the nice coffee and cake : )

My husband and I had booked to have a tour of the house for 1.30 p.m. and were quite short of time, as I had dashed there from work. There weren't many people in the cafe and I asked the lovely waitress if there was time for us to have a sandwich, as they are all made to order. No problem. we ordered sandwiches and drinks. The beef and ham sandwiches were generously filled and nicely presented with coleslaw, crisps and salad garnish. I would like to return and try something more substantial.

We called in for coffee and scones last weekend. The coffee was mellow but very tasty and the scones were some of the best I have ever eaten. So fresh they were almost impossible to butter! Would definitely revisit and try more from the interesting menu when back in the area.

i have been going here for a good 8 years now at least. i would recommend this tea room to anyone who would like a lovely, homily, family orientated businesss. the food is great with a good selection to choose from and the ice cream is carefully chosen out by the incredible owner. there is much heart in this business and i believe this place deserves better than it gets

Hilary and her staff were very welcoming, I pre booked a group of 12 of us cycling through (recommend booking for a group as its apopular place) and Hilary was very accommodating and helpful, nothing was too much bother for them. The food was fab, service was fast and I would recommend this lovely tearoom to anyone, you can also pre order the food if you have a group. The Yorkshire Lasses will be back!

Having been staying in the area on holiday we decided to give it a try. Although it was quiet at the time of our visit , they have only just reopened for the season, the drinks and food we had was superb. The surroundings are very comfortable and the owner was charming. Please help to support her enterprise.

I was lucky that there was no queue when I arrived but my husband who had come in a hour earlier waited by the counter for 10 minutes before he was able to make his order! I’m not sure if there’s a lack of staff or it’s just the way they organise themselves.

Have been here twice and both times have had nice snacks and a welcoming staff. The rooms are clean and well maintained and there is a little shop within the cafe. It is a great place to unwind after travelling to the country house or visiting the grounds. A beautiful part of North Yorkshire.

We were quite keen to return to this place, on a hot sunny Sunday at 2pm we we're expecting the place to be bustling....but no just 2 other diners...how odd.

We visited this lovely tea rooms for lunch and were bowled over by the quality of the food.

My daughters have voted to the toffee apple ice cream the best ice cream ever 😀 I had a taste and I think I would agree

We decided to visit Sutton Park for the afternoon but had lunch in Miss Daisy' s beforhand. The tea room is in the grounds of the house although not run by the house. It's quite a quirky little tea rooms with seating outside as well. We had a couple of ham sandwiches served with crisps and a dressed fresh salad with coleslaw. This was all very well presented on mismatched dainty crockery. We shared a cold drink. They had hot food on the menu as well as a soup of the day. We came back for tea and a cake and this was just as nice. The only thing to note is that it's cash or cheque, who brings a cheque book out with them? Well worth a visit if you are passing but just make sure you have enough cash!

First time callers, having driven through the village many times this is the first time we ever stopped at Miss Daisy's, that has been our loss !

Delightfully different tea rooms adjacent to Sutton Park. Afternoon Tea or light luncheons or just tea and coffee or an Ice Cream!!! Miss Marple would be proud of you.

Called in here late afternoon whilst visiting this beautiful village, what a Find! Welcomed warmly and enjoyed one of the best Afternoon Teas ever which was presented on a dainty China tea service. The fresh scones along with Cream & Jam were absolutely delicious. The young woman serving us was extremely pleasant and helpful when we chatted to her about moving to the county. Thank you again for a memorable visit to Miss Daisy's. Hope to revisit in the near future.

As we cycled through the village, we were fortunate enough to see a hand-written sign for Miss Daisy’s, directing us from the main road. We sat in the shop area, which has a few small tables by the windows, allowing us to keep an eye on our bikes. There’s also a lovely dining area, with comfy chairs and a very cosy atmosphere but we were a bit underdressed for that! We had excellent Americano coffee, which was served with a smile.

My wife and I was visiting Sutton Park Hall with our HHA membership and decided to pop into Miss Daisy's and glad that we did as the cakes ( warm cheese and red onion scone... Strawberry and cream Victoria cake) home made were excellent plus the coffees. Well worth the visit on Friday September 9th.

We were driving from York to the North of the county and saw the sign for Miss Daisy's at the side of the road - tucked away next to Sutton Park. It is a delightful little cafe with charming decor and a little gift shop attached. Our tea was served in Staffordshire china crockery and was strong and hot - just how you would expect in Yorkshire! The freshly-made scones were soft and buttery and the cream and jam served in bowls - not the awful pre-packed stuff that is so often served elsewhere. The service from the proprietor was fast and friendly. Don't waste your money in the tourist traps of York. Make your way to Miss Daisy's. It's a real treat.

Отличное место для традиционного английского чаепития. Выпечка очень вкусная и много вариаций начинок. Если есть возможность, обязательно зайдите. В меню также традиционный "ланчеон" - крем-супы, курица, говядина ...

We visited the cafe after visiting Sutton Park house on a wet bank holiday monday, the cafe is really lovely inside and we went all the way through to find the comfortable armchairs at the back. The scones and cakes we had were very good, as was my fruit tea and my wife's cappuccino. There were also sandwiches and soups on the menu but we didn't need that much. There was a good selection of cakes considering that the cafe was only open for one day. Prices were reasonable too.

The cafe at Sutton on the forest just outside York is a great stop off for lovely meals and teas and coffees! its full of charm and has that good old british feel and history to its credit!

The onion and cheese scone was one of the best scones I've ever had. Leek and white onion soup and cream tea were also delicious. The tearoom has a lovely atmosphere.

Very nice tea rooms. Last year we visited before walking around the gardens at Sutton Park and had afternoon tea and then returned after our walk for refreshments. Very nice and well priced. This year we walked round first and then visited for afternoon tea. If like me you don't carry cash then this could be a problem. Like Sutton Park everything is cash. Very friendly staff and very good food.

This is a country tea room near the entrance to Sutton Park (entry not required). Charming owners who are warm in their welcome and who aim to please in their service (although one accepts that some people are never satisfied). The fare is excellent and benefits from having chef Adam Jackson (Park Restaurant in the evenings). Soup of the day is always a pleasure.

Called in our way back from Helmsley for a pot of tea and a cake as we had read the article in the York Press last year and it sounded as though it would be nice. We were very disappointed, we were given one menu to share between four and that was rather grubby. We ordered tea and cakes for the four of us. The cups are vintage which is rather a nice touch but one of the cups had a marking inside which at first glances looked as though it was dirty. The coffee and walnut cake was dry. When we came to pay there was no one to be seen, we could quite easily have left without paying. As we were waiting for someone to appear to take our money we noticed flies on the counter and food left uncovered. When the lady did finally come she didn't know what to charge as she had forgotten our order! Not very professional. We were not impressed and will not be returning.

Just passing and called in with our four year old grandson on a Saturday lunch time. Met by most charming owner who was very taken with our two cross whippets. Sat outside in sunshine and enjoyed a very good lunch. The Greek salad was equal to any we had in Greece itself. Grandson loved his sandwich and the shared chips were excellent. Finished off with lovely ice creams. You must try this little gem but do not tell too many people ..keep it our secret

Nlovely spot, just stopped in with my dad and my 6 month old. Simple lunch, sandwiches, coffee and managed to resist the beautiful looking cakes. As good a sandwich as you could ask for, lovely atmosphere, good coffee, friendly, will definitely return

A nicely run café with good menu of food and drink at reasonable prices. This café is just inside the driveway to Sutton Park but you don't have to enter the park to use it.