Mister Ridley's Ice Cream and Coffee Parlour in Northumberland

Came for afternoon tea only to be told we had to book. Which we had tried to do all week via social media and phoning. We ordered food which took a long time to come. It wasn’t even busy. Food was average and not very warm. The staff were not very friendly. Overall not a great experience

Can’t fault this place, we came in for a coffee as we were visiting Blyth and the appealing cake display got us to get a carrot cake slice and croissants. The staff is super friendly and their work is amazing. The lady on the till makes sure to decorate each plate (even what could be a boring scone). One of the best cafe experiences I’ve had. Coffees were foamy and balanced. Now the star of the show was definitely the carrot cake. It was moist and fluffy at the same time. You could tell it had more to it like winter spices and I simply loved it. Definitely coming back for a slice of cake and a pumpkin spice drink. Well done!

Visited the cafe with my friend and my 4 year old Grandson. We were told we'd be given a table. The tables are very squashed together with no room to get around them. The lady serving the food kept sqeezing her way round our table and virtually sitting on my Grandson to do so. There are various trinkets on the table on ours was a statuette of a tiger and some glass tealight holders ?? My Grandson obviously was examining them when a very young waitress came over and abruptly said "will you not let him play with them coz they'll get broken" Honestly! Why are all these things on a table where small children are sitting? There wasn't room to place our coffees and ice cream never mind tigers and trinkets taking up the space. Not a nice atmosphere. Young girl waitresses shouldn't be "telling people off" as soon as they sit down at thier table. Staff more interested in dogs than thier customers. No thanks!

Absolutely disgraceful ordered 2 breakfast muffins sat outside then to be told had to wait longer as they were waiting on delivery of the buns for it to come 50 mins later hash browns were overcooked and greasy the buns were seeded burger buns asked for our money back to be told by the manager no she then decided to touch the food taken the hash browns out if the bun and told us to eat it then manhandled my daughter by grabbing her arm and told us to leave would definitely recommend staying well clearif the place

…. I had visited Mr Ridley’s before and was delighted so at the first opportunity I went back this time with my husband…but sadly so disappointing… the staff seemed to not know what they were doing I ordered a bacon and egg sandwich in brown bread and a sausage roll … my sandwich came in white bread which I decided we had waited so long for it coming that I never said anything … little did I realise that 30 mins later my husband would be chasing up his sausage roll … they had obviously forgot !!! Then another 10 mins mins before that came by which time his coffee was cold …. What a shame …

Visited today and had a lovely cheese scone, tea & coffee. It was busy because of the weather but service was quick and friendly.

I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere, a great cafe however, my toasted sandwich (a baguette) was drizzled on top of the sandwich with balsamic glaze. This really infuriated me because I then couldn't pick up the sandwich without getting my hands covered in sticky vinegar. I definitely don't think it added anything near to the amount it ended up taking away from the experience.

Lovely decor -quirky inside. Please to sit in , coffee , ice cream very nice reasonable price. Asked for a glass of water, was told there would be a charge I agree but was surprised. However I was shocked to find the charge was £1.20 for a glass of tap water, no ice no lemon. Disgraceful!

Arranged afternoon tea with friends today for a special birthday. Mister Ridley’s was very accommodating allowing me to take balloons and bits in. The setting is quirky and quaint which is just to our taste, china cups and saucers and lovely cake stands. Food was just beautiful and had to pack a little box to bring away as there was so much. Estelle was our waitress and she was very attentive, informative and thoughtful. The cost was very reasonable for what was very enjoyable afternoon. Thank you Mister Ridleys we will be back.

Lovely quirky cafe with very helpful and friendly staff. Visited with my daughter for Afternoon Tea and it was absolutely delicious. The food was all homemade and portion size was huge, had to bring some home. Will definitely be recommending to friends and family and will return.

Nice cakes but poorly made coffee and staff smoke in the doorway. Sat outside with our bikes, not allowed to use cafe toilets but directed to park toilets across the green which were closed :-(

Lovely setting in this quirky cafe with very helpful and friendly staff. Visited with friends for Afternoon Tea and it was absolutely delicious. The food was so tasty and you could tell immediately it was all homemade with care. One of our group is an excellent baker and cook herself therefore knows what she likes! She was very impressed indeed and is keen to return with her family as soon as possible. Huge portions and very good value for money, we did not eat anything else for the rest of the day. Thanks Bev and all your staff. We will be back!

Lovely Quirky cafe in a pleasant park setting. Took my mam for an afternoon tea which was good value for money. Had to take a doggy bag home! Served by Esther who was friendly and professional.

This is the third time I have been to Mister Ridleys since November and each time have booked for afternoon tea, once with a large party for Christmas run up (17 people) and twice with my husband, each time the food has been absolutely beautiful! Fantastic portions which Ive had to take some home on each occasion. Value for money is amazing, high quality meat and beautiful fresh homemade cakes. Our tea was topped up throughout and the staff are always lovely. I will most definitely be booking again.

Fantastic full English breakfast cooked to perfection and a really tasty strong coffee. Great little venue with a lovely atmosphere.

I came yesterday for lunch and I had the chicken chipotle flat bread which was absolutely amazing the service was 10/10 really friendly staff will definitely be back as when I was looking at the menu the food they offer sounds delicious

Came for breakfast with my partner, was welcomed on arrival, staff were lovely and sat us on the window table that has a view of the park. My partner got a scrambled eggs on sourdough with crispy bacon & I got a crispy bacon sandwich. All good was cooked fresh and all was delicious… will defo be back :)

Had a great winter afternoon tea here. Everything was delicious the sauasge roll, although smaller is better than the Running Fox's and the addition of a mug of homemade vegetable soup was great. We were served by Esther who was lovely, checking to see if everything was ok. It was our first time here courtesy of a gift voucher from a friend but certainly won't be the last

Amazing little parlour in the park, lovely family who run it. Me and my partner were told good things about it so we visited for Sunday lunch. We both had mince and dumplings which was absolutely delicious could not fault the service and the food was spot on. We will definitely be returning again with our dog as it is also dog friendly.

That hangover breakfast is something else. It was absolutely delicious and the brownies a had were amazing who wouldn’t want to eat here and have some norty bait

Great spot for the kids as based in a park, excellent range of food which was delicious!! Great selection of cakes and traybakes!! Wish I could have had them all! Amazing friendly staff and great customer service! Will 100% be back again!!

Breakfast was delicious!! Freshly made so took abit longer but well worth the extra time since it’s fresh! We’ve also been for lunch which was also delicious great selection of food! Will 100% be going back! Staff are also very friendly and accommodating!

Really recommend this little hidden gem!! The staff have a brilliant, upbeat persona and have no issue with a fast pace! Not to mention the food… portion sizes are MASSIVE and it’s genuinely unreal 😍😍, can’t wait for my next trip back

Visted mr ridleys parlour with two of my grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed my sunday lunch, the portion sizes were huge and totally worth the money, such a pleasant atmosphere. Definetly be back next week!! Lovely staff members

Brownies are top tier…. Been here a few times always a canny experience, staff are lovely, food belta. What more do you want?

I had the burger meal from here and oh my gosh it was surreal. The sauce, the salad, the meat.. you could tell it was all homemade without even having to ask, it was amazing. The staff were so friendly and smiley when serving the dishes and drinks too, lovely little place, can’t wait to go back!!

Very Rude and disorganised staff On ordering our food at 1.45 I was told they had stopped serving hot food. Disappointed but I ordered 2 scones and 1 to take out with 2 hot drinks. Asked for a glass of water which they said they...

Appalling service mainly by one particular staff member who needs better manners to deal with customers., Cannot understand how she’s still employed there as she’ll be driving customers away. There was no cappuccino’s no latte’s the machine was broken for these drinks! and she seemed...

Very Expensive , unorganised, over cooked food . Menu had includes cup of tea and was then told no it didn’t they had stopped offering. Staff in kitchen continuously touching hairs ( no hair nets).

Sunny afternoon so we decided to give this little cafe in the park a try. Great choice on the menu and we decided to go for chicken gyros and beef flatbread. Both were delicious filling and plentiful. Tasty homemade coleslaw too. Planning our next dinner...

Popped in out of the rain. Before I got in I was scolded in a loud voice by counter staff when I was trying to park my bike by the steps. No problem to move. But to be shouted at! Hmm Anyway. I was really...

We have visited this cafe several times and have always been impressed with the food, especially the cheese scones and cakes. Today however, after spending £13.00 on coffee, juice and scones, I was disappointed and surprised when I asked for a glass of tap water...

I had the best Bacon Butty it was in two "Door step" home made bread and buttered on both sides, the Bacon was done lovely and crispy, I also had a Slice of Home made vanilla & berry cake which was also delicious a Latte&...

Just been for afternoon tea for 4 and it was absolutely delicious! Service was wonderful and so much to eat we had to bring loads home. Totally recommended

Wow had an amazing Hen Party afternoon tea. Great atmosphere ,lovely quaint decor, friendly staff ,massive portions of food beautifully served.there was a selection of sandwiches gorgeous sausage roll and quiche,fruit and cheese scones and cake .gluten free and vegetarian all well catered for.Not surprisingly...

Booked afternoon tea here and it was truly amazing. From walking in to leaving the staff were all so warm and welcoming. The ambiance of the room is perfect and the views overloookng the park in the beautiful autumnal colours was breathtaking. Now the food....

Booked a table for 8 this Sunday - had delicious Sunday lunches with a very tasty vegetarian option for me. All beautifully served - home cooked food with an abundance of fresh vegetables. Staff were so hospitable & welcoming- the actual parlour was stunning, would...

First time for Sunday lunch absolutely beautiful.everything homemade and fresh even took a takeaway for my daughter.we will definitely be back.staff very friendly and welcoming.we were served by a lovely lady called Yvonne

This was first time for Sunday lunch and it won’t be the last. Food was tremendous piping hot and plenty of it.service was brilliant definitely value for money would definitely recommend it.

We often visit here for sandwiches or scones and it’s the first time we have had the pleasure of a Sunday lunch. We both had the beef accompanied with carrots cabbage green beans and turnip. The cauliflower cheese was like nothing we have tasted before...

I visit here all the time with my partner, the staff are lovely the food is amazing and great value they don't rip your eyes out. The inside is also done out lovely and so different to anywhere else. Great little addition to ridley park!

I had the worst customer service I have ever had today. I asked for bacon instead of sausage in a sandwich (which I don’t believe is a massive request) and heard who I believe is the manager in an aggressive loud tone in the kitchen...

We went here with our 3 year old grandson. I must say the price was very reasonable. It was a nice day so we sat outside. Tables on a disused bowling green. The grass needs cutting. Not just the grass around the tables but the...

The staff were incredible rude shouting at us to go sit outside, yet there was no signage anywhere to say outdoor only. What a way to demonstrate friendly family orientated customer service, having staff practically fight past customers to shout this with a 3 year...

I have been here many times in the past so decided to pop in a couple of weeks ago as I had my 4 year old grandson staying from out of the area and knew he would adore Ridley Park. We arrived, went into the...

First visit today, can't wait to go back. My tuna sandwich was fantastic lovely bread ,fresh salad and chips. Cappuccino good .Very dog friendly all waiting for their sausage. A lovely place inside and out .Extensive menu ,great cakes and scones. Staff friendly and helpful....

A walk in the park , followed by my usual tea and 🍒 cherry scone, but decided on the chilli chicken . Very spicy 🌶 just the way I like it. A pot of fries and small cooling salad....perfect choice IMHO I DID BUY A...

Went down for some lunch, as all I heard from my family was amazing reviews, got there and was welcomed to sit at a table and order when ready. The menu was excellent for how small the place was, lots of veg/vg/gf options. I went...

Disappointed with our meals today. Our first visit was great. Today food was rushed, things missing and overcooked. Not worth the money. Please don’t let the quality go when you get busy

Fantastic service and food! We had coffee, hot chocolate and the best scones ever! Would definitely recommend and we will be back again soon

Lovely fresh cheese scone. Coffee had a nice strength. Staff were friendly and welcoming would definitely be back and would highly recommend

It was an Indian summer day, and all I wanted to do was sit in the park, read my book. Tea and cake were the order of the day BUT I saw the cherry scones ..mmmmmmm Cherry And Vanilla, so light fluffy delicious. Apparently Made...

Mrs B has visited a couple of times for tea and cake when she’s been cycling with her friends but as the weather was pleasant we decided to try it for lunch. Despite the inevitable COVID queue we placed our order with a friendly, chatty...

The Cheese scones are absolutley delicious as is the ice-cream and coffee. Lovely off stop on a walk.

Popped in whilst walking through the park with my husband and two grown up children. The staff were accommodating to adapting one of the meals into a vegan resulting in really tasty falafels. All the other meals were very good with lovely salad. We sat on a picnic table in the sun and enjoyed the lovely surroundings. The portion sizes were big and we were very full afterwards.

Friendly service and choice of food at good prices and a very nice area outside to sit in the sun in Ridley Park, plenty of things for the kids to do. The fruit and cinnamon scone was enormous!

We went for lunch in a Sunday afternoon. Staff were very friendly and went out of their way. The sandwiches were huge and we ordered far too much, but were given a box to bring leftovers home. They were fresh and tasty, the chips were crisp and tasty. Our cake order was brought over after we had finished and they too were moist and tasty. We will definitely be back. It is busy but there are plenty if tables outside, but they do like you to stick to the menu, which has plenty to choose from.

We came here for lunch, ordered two tikka plates, a sandwich and a salad. Firstly the person eating the sandwich did not want chips, only the side salad. This was a hardship for the lady behind the till to just not add chips to the order. Secondly the person who had the salad asked for one of the sandwiches to be not put into bread and put besides the side salad because she can’t eat bread and also didn’t want the chips, the look on the woman taking the order was that of disgust. And made quite an ordeal of turning it into a salad. The food that came was extremely lovely, so tasty and well presented. Not one complaint about the food, even the salad that came in the end was beautifully presented and tasted fab. Lovely salad, different to the norm carrot, little lettuce, nice fresh cherry tomatoes, sweet corn ect. However the cutlery came and it was dirty, old food on the knife and fork. We had to clean these our self and when the server came over we told her this and she did offer to change them however we had already cleaned them with our water. Due to complaining about the cutlery the manager (possibly)came out to talk to us, quite defensive and rude on first coming over, stating the cutlery was not filthy as one of us had stated, however we are in the middle of a pandemic and clean crockery should be high on the list of things to do to keep the virus at bay, especially when someone else has used them previous. Instead of just apologising she was rude, came across quite aggressive and made us all who were already a little riled up, quite uncomfortable and annoyed. Such a shame of the attitude of the staff because the food is just lovely. Go here if you want delicious food but dreadful service.

Rude service from start and throughout, ruining our experience. On arrival we asked the waitress (Morgan), to clear the table we were about to sit as it was cluttered with previous plates and cups, she reacted by shrugging her shoulders and barely even wiping the table. After waiting 15 minutes a menu had still not be delivered our table so one of us had to get up ourselves asking for assistance. When ordering at the kiosk, the women looked disgusted when asking if we could take chips off the order, which would actually be easier to have chips on itself. When the food was delivered to the table, the cutlery was dirty resulting in us having to clean them ourselves. We told the waitress our cutlery was dirty and she could only apologise and offer new ones. Five minutes later, a higher member of staff came over, I presume the manager, stating that the cutlery was not dirty and we were wrong about the accusation. We were not impressed by the attitude of the staff and the approach to fixing anything we asked for. We will not be returning and will not recommend to anyone looking for a friendly service.

Mr Ridleys is in the glorious Ridley Park, Blyth. Mark Toney's Ice Cream as lovely as every, however my cheese scone had an almost burnt bottom - which spoilt it totally for me, and the Chocolate Cake could almost be mistaken for a Marble Cake, tasted lovely, but had lots of white lumps in. My friend ordered a white coffee and was served black - which she didn't discover until we returned to our table in the main park. A young girl serving, and trying her best, but the queue seemed to overwhelm her.

Little gem of a place. Lots of home baked stuff, big portions, lovely bacon sandwhiches & the best cheese scones anywhere.

I stayed at the Commissioners Quay Inn in November and had breakfast included in my room rate, and unfortunately did not have enough time in Blyth to try the food in this little gem of a coffee shop. I randomly found the place on google map before my trip to Blyth and thought I would give it a go for a coffee before my departure.It is such a lovely little place: nicely decorated in a tropical theme, it looks pretty magical. The coffee was good too! there is no wide choice of milk (sorry... i am used to the very busy London coffee shops where every plant milk under the sun is available) but the food menu seemed full of goodness. The place opened at 10am and I thought I would be the only customer there at that time, but there were 2 other tables, so on a cold wet November Sunday, I would say it's a good sign and people know it is a good place. Would definitely try the place for food (well at least cake!) when I return to Blyth

First visit today and was really impressed with the food and general friendliness off the staff and other customers! Loads of choice for such a small cafe and everything we had was delicious. Dog friendly and lots of toys on the grass for children. Wound recommend :)

We like to visit Mister Ridley's whenever we come to Blyth. The coffee is good as is the variety of homemade cakes and slices. Always delicious and always served with a friendly smile. Great Stuff!

Ridley park is beautiful but would skip Mr Ridley’s cafe and head for chips elsewhere. The concept of sitting area outside and play area for kids is great but the staff unfortunately really spoilt our experience. One member of staff (very dark hair, sparkly trainers) constantly moans about kids playing. She sat outside with her friends smoking her cigarette moaning that the kids were running too fast, riding scooters too fast then they have an ancient see saw that injured 3 children in the hour we were there. One poor girl nearly broke her fingers and was in agony and this member of staff just rudely said ‘you’re too old to be on it’! No accident book logged, no sympathy. It makes me wonder whether they have any public liability insurance or any regulations in place. As it’s obvious that no risk assessment has taken place and the see saw was left out for others to potentially injure themselves. It’s not even fixed to the ground so when my 6yr old got on it tipped over. Again this member of staff just said ‘well you’re too big for it’! The 5 year old we were with couldn’t even get on it, so he obviously wasn’t too big for it. A enforcement officer will be informed and I have pictures of said see saw and will be sharing these. Apart from the appalling attitude of this member of staff, she sat smoking a cigarette, stroking her friends dogs and then got up to clean tables and then serve food, surely they have a hand washing policy?! . I wouldn’t recommend a visit here and will be going elsewhere in future. Such a shame as it’s a nice idea.

Called in for cup of tea and scone. Pleasantly surprised and enjoyed the quirky and original setting in the park. Scone was very good and service fine.

This is a very pleasant place to sit outside in a great Park atmosphere, tables and chairs set out on the grass, and eat anything from cake to Sunday lunch.

First time here and a pleasant experience.I only had a scone and coffee but nice to have a cheese scone that is warm, but not incandescent, without having to ask with extra cheese on the side.Butter served at room temperature as well so it doesn't shred the food trying to spread it on.£4 is plenty for that, mind, but I would still go back.

Freshly cooked food. Good homemade cakes. Helpful & friendly staff. Nice pleasant surroundings. Dog Friendly. Very clean & tidy.

Mr Ridleys is a locally run cafe serving a wide selection of meals, cakes, ice cream and drinks. All food is freshly made on the premises and uses locally sourced products. They ran a charity event yesterday and all proceeds went to support the repair and replacement of the allotments in Blyth which were recently destroyed by fire killing a load of livestock. The event raised £607 with thanks to local residents for their donations. A ni e relaxed friendly atmosphere welcoming dogs with a sausage and children with a selection of toys to keep them entertained. An excellent day.

Been a few times now and although to date, we’ve only tried the snacks and none of the proper ‘cooked specials’ everything has been pretty nice.

This little cafe is right on the national cycling route 1 and was perfectly situated between Newcastle and Alnmouth. I was pleasantly surprised by the unusual specials menu, with dishes freshly cooked with a true international theme.

This is a nice little cafe set in a lovely park that I often visit. Plenty outside eating space on the green in front and ideal for children. Visited today for lunch. I spent £17.40 on 2 main meals, a bottle of water and a pot of tea. On checking the bill I was charged £2 for an extra pot of hot water that I requested (the same price as a pot of tea). I queried this and the waitress said she would check it for me. However, the answer was they had to charge this as their electricity bills were big. I was really disappointed as I felt this was unreasonable and just taking advantage of customers. Surely £2 for a tea bag and some hot water is enough to charge without charging for an extra cup of hot water. Unfortunately the experience put a dampener on my lunch.

Saw this cafe by chance in Ripley Park (which is also great) saw meals on the specials board and stopped for lunch. My wife had fallafal which comes with salad, flatbread, Raitia dip and a delicious sauce. I had chicken tandoori which is pretty much the same meal as the fallafal but of course with chicken. The children shared a Sunday Lunch ciabatta with chips. The meals were delicious and very well presented. Prices were between £5.50 and £6.50 and excellent value. Seating inside and outside with kids toys around to play with. Excellent cafe - would totally recommend.

Popped in while walking my dog here - it was our first visit to this lovely park and we were delighted to find such a comfortable little café. I only had a hot chocolate but the lady very kindly gave my dog a sausage. Lots of people came in with their dogs and said how nice the food is. It's such a pleasure to have a genuine welcome when you're out and about with your dog. Will certainly be back to try the food!

Sitting in beautiful surroundings enjoying good food and service.Splendid place for children to play. Come and enjoy the new bird hide and feeding station alongside the cafe.

The cafe is in a lovely location in the Ridley Park. There are racks outside for locking up bikes, toilets are available in the public block behind the cafe. Inside is quirkily decorated with 8 or 9 tables and more set up on the grass outside - ideal for those with dogs or children wanting to let off steam. Staff are pleasant and our food came quickly and was tasty - I had a jacket potato with tuna and my partner had one of the homemade Chinese dishes. Prices are reasonable - we paid £13.40 for two meals, two coffees and a can of 7Up. The only downside was the coffee which was fairly bitter and I'm pretty sure the milk for the lattes is frothed then reheated rather than fresh being used for each customer.

1st Class food & service, very pleasant surroundings, Mister Ridleys is a must go to place esp for their homemade cakes.

This small venue has everything a family with young children needs. The food is tasty, and Bev goes the extra mile to make sure that the customer is satisfied. The green outside allows the children to let off steam while remaining in view. The staff are efficient and friendly and the choice of food is amazing for a cafe in the park. Well worth a visit.

Not only do they cook and bake everything on their menu but they are making and cooking their very own Chinese food I had Chilli Crispy chicken with chips and a dip for about 5.50 .excellent

Home made food and service with a smile! You couldn't ask for more. Had a lovely meal but the best but was definitely the cake, just like what my mam used to make! 🍰🍰🍰

Servicio de cafetería con super siempre amable, gran decoración y mobiliario acogedor y sirve bebidas y comida decente a precios razonables.

Best value Sunday dinner around and great home baking. Very dog friendly, they brought the dog some meat when our dinners arrived

Excelente café con un servicio cálido y acogedor muy amable de todo el personal. Muy bien decoradas y amuebladas, muy amigable para los niños, impecablemente limpio, ambiente cálido y confortable, especialmente en un día frío o húmedo, y con una gran perspectiva a Ridley Park.

Pequeño pero amigable dentro de si buen tiempo fuera de las mesas y equipos para niños para jugar. Comida casera con un personal amable. Buen menú y mucha variedad, tanto de aperitivos, cena o el té de la tarde.

Un pintoresco café poco sirve encantadora comida casera a un buen precio. El servicio es fantástico. Los perros son bienvenidos, que era fabuloso, ya que tenía dos. Final agradable para un paseo en familia.

Lovely little quaint cafe well worth a visit for the scones and service. A little hidden gem in the middle of Ridley Park in Blyth. Lots of little things to keep the little ones entertain while the adults enjoys the exceptional food .

Being the only cafe in this area, they charge a bit more than if they had competition close by, however this is justified.Friendly approachable staff who are pleased to serve you. Dogs are welcome and complimentary water is provided for your canine pals.

A pleasant park café in the old bowling club house by the bowling green. Plus points – Nice location. Safe, grass area for the youngsters to play. Popular with families. The green is usually set up with play equipment. Close to the parks other attractions - water feature (summer only) Play parks etc. Close to bus route. (308 Blyth – Newcastle) Plenty outside seating and some within the café. Open every day. Ramp access. Straightforward menu.Minus points – Soup was barely hot enough, which meant it quickly cooled, having it outside. Not licensed. Parking close to the park can be difficult in the summer time.(Ke Kr Ty)

Fab huge slices of cake! Great to sit outside and watch the kids playing ! Great location in the park..

Food was disgusting. I have 2 kids that are far from picky and neither of them are it. Sevice shocking down to the manager shouting her mouth off about customers with their own food. Totally understand where she is coming from but her standing there telling her staff about it is totally unprofessional. Could be a lovely little place if she sorts the food out and her shocking manners! DON'T get the chicken nugget kids meal!!!!! £16 I'd rather have gave away

Overpriced, very poor food quality,poor management and clueless customer service (from management)2 weeks running now a family member (incl a 3yr old child) has had an upset stomach from this place, definitely wont be revisiting, soo much potential with good leadership. I can only imagine its soo overpriced as its a seasonal place (summer demand only)Even the Heinz tomato sauce bottles were refilled at one point, with what can only be described as, an illumonous red toxic waste of some sortOverall a nice setting and great idea to have a collection of toys outside for the children, but as a cafe......

I couple of weeks ago we went inside and the cake on display was mouldy, when we told the waitress she apologised and removed it, to the managers credit she said if we came back she'd give us a free drink by means of an apology. We have eaten here twice and its been hitty missy. the first time I was very impressed. The second time I found my scone dry and bland and my milkshake I ended up leaving because it had a rancid taste. Its set in nice grounds. I cannot fault the waitresses or service, they are smiley and bring your food out without much delay. The cafe itself is really small, not so bad in the warmer seasons when you can sit outside but not ideal in winter.

Lovely place to eat or just have a drink, nice home backed cakes and pies. The staff are nice and friendly, lovely to sit out with plenty of chairs and seats all in all a present experience.

I must say I discovered this place by accident a while ago whilst driving past Blyth park, I popped in for a takeaway snack and was very impressed.I have since visited with my wife on a couple of occasions...the most recent being 30th May this year. We ordered corned beef pie with chips for lunch....the lunch was very tastey and the pie was big enough to sink a ship. We decided to have some cake to go and was basically offered double the size of cake for normal price, which although tempting I had to refuse as I would never have eaten it all even later that evening. I personally think this is a great little place and have never been disappointed by service, staff or food. I think it's a great addition to the park....as I grew up on Ridley Avenue it's a park I'm very familiar with having walked my dog there for years. I can't believe I've read some reviews saying the place is too small duh!!!! It's a bowling pavilion!!! Lovely little quirky place and somewhere I would have no hesitation in returning to. Wonder if some of the negative brigade like to look for the negatives hmmmmmmm??? and are perhaps thinking wish I thought of opening that.......

Was at the park and though would pop in and pleases we did a fab place had a yummy mint latte and scrambled eggs on toast a massive portion and tasted amazing. My little girl had a milkshake and scone and my brother the full English breakfast again huge!! Staff very attentive and chatty and lovely and clean inside will defo come back

Visited Ridley park many of times, as a child and now so it's lovely to finally see a cafe where you can go after a day in the park! I took my Nana and must say the cafe is lovely and quirky! The food is homemade which we couldn't fault! The manageress was attentive and made us feel welcomed! Well 100% be back with my sister :-) well done!

I loved this place , very quirky ,lovely place to go with children , we had delicious sandwich with homemade coleslaw and salad , resisted the home made cakes which looked fab , very dog friendly ,staff were so nice and chatty ,can't wait to return with my niece ,shame I ll miss this weekend with Easter egg hunt and Alice in wonderland theme

Great for a coffee and cake after a stroll around the quayside and park. Sunday lunch looked good value. Nice setting even on a cold winter day

Had been out for a walk and went through Ridley Park on the way home. The little café was open and we decided to have a bite to eat. It was a lovely sunny day so we opted to eat outside on the old bowling green.I can't remember what we had to eat but I know that we really enjoyed it! The staff were really friendly and attentive and it was lovely sitting outside but would have been happy to sit inside as it looked great. Made for a perfect end to our walk.