Penleys Cafe and Bistro in Richmondshire

We only wanted hot drinks on a cold bank holiday Sunday on our way to the Forbidden Corner. Having left another cafe on the opposite side of the road due to a rude waitress we were pleased to find a table in this light, airy cafe. The service was a little slow but it was a busy bank holiday. We had no complaints and other people’s food looked very appetising.

As previous review said, it's now called K Teas and is a welcome addition to the market square. After being turned away from the Post horn by a very abrupt lady we were welcomed outside here. Nice menu, something for everyone, friendly staff and whilst we only had snacks the more substantial meals looked lovely. Will definitely return. Think dad loved the big pot of tea best, being an ex farmer he can drink gallons of the stuff and went down well with his big slice of chocolate cake!

Great little bistro/cafe on the square in Leyburn. It’s now called Kim’s Bistro. Fantastic breakfast and friendly staff. They accept dogs and they brought our puppy Cavachon some treats to keep her occupied. Food was delicious, highly recommend this place for a cooked breakfast!

Me and my partner came here for a sit in ‘meal’ everything was frozen, I got told by a very rude little lady, I’m sure she was the managers daughter, she had said the chips were homemade and when they arrived they were frozen gormet chips. I had a wrap and my partner had a burger, I asked for no cheese in the burger and still came with cheese, after our meal I went up to pay and the horrible rude lady charged me full price for our meals and drink even though she had said to the table next to us it was the eat out to help out! Absolutely shocking, the lady knew me and makes it clear that she does not like myself but that is not how a business runs u are there to work not be bitchy to PAYING customers, all way round I do not recommend this place unless u want to be sat in a freezing cold tiny space of a ‘restaurant’ discusting!

Called here for lunch on our way to Aysgarth. We have eaten here before and it is usually really busy so we were shocked to find it empty. The lunch was lovely though and really reasonably priced and the member of staff worked hard and was very efficient. Will definitely visit here again.

Came in late today for a last minute slice of cake before closing. Bit of a disappointment as the cake was not very fresh and we were still charged full price for it. Would he worth considering reducing your end of day stock....

Went in here as our first choice was full. But very nice filled bread roll, and the homemade chips were very good, we had a pot of tea for two not sure what brand it was but alas not a very nice one. I would return here if in the area again.

Popped in today for lunch, ordered two mains from their menu, the steak and game pie with chips and peas, and the Cajun chicken burger with onion ring and chips. I’ll start with the front of house. It needs a good clean down and a lick of paint. They advertise for weddings and functions, but I couldn’t see anyone wanting a wedding in such a drab surrounding. The seat I had, needed restuffing, and made for an uncomfortable hour. The staff were polite, friendly and courteous, a saving grace. The food. The steak was incredible dry and tough. The edge of the pastry wasn’t filled and so was that dry, you couldn’t eat it. The gravy is flavoursome, but sparing. The chips are more like potato chunks, they are so large. And you get a lot of peas, which isn’t a bad thing. The chicken burger, was well cooked and presented, with a lot of salad on the burger and as a side. The single onion ring, came in the burger. Again the chips are chunks. All in all worth popping in for a light bite, not something special. And we’ll probably try again in season, hopefully it’s better then.

Called in for lunch on our last day of a week stay in The Dales. The star of the lunch were the Red Berries and Fudge Brownie Sundaes. Both included vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and meringue plus Red Berries had raspberries, raspberry sauce and white chocolate melted on top. Fudge brownie included great brownie, toffee sauce and melted milk chocolate. The balance of both was just right. Big sundaes and well worth £6.70.

We called for a light bite, and decided to have a hot sandwich, with chunky chips and salad garnish. I went for the hot beef and gravy, my wife went for mushroom cherry tomatoes and Stilton. They came in a ciabatta roll, and were stupendous. Lots of filling, lots of flavour and not a lot of Bill. We had a pot of tea between us and change from £16:50. What is not to like. I must comment on our server, Adrienne, what a poppet, nothing was too much trouble and everything done with a cheery smile and she had a word for everyone, it is just a shame that more of our homegrown young people are not like her. We will be going back, but there is another branch in Richmond N Yorks.

Looking for a tea shop/café that was open after 4.00pm on a Saturday. Not easy in Richmond. My normal haunt shut, so time to check out the PCB. A warm welcome and seats by the window, we had a superb Rocky Something Cake and then a superb scone complete with lemon twist, Matthew made it and kindly supplied the recipe. Yes well impressed and will return.

Went here for lunch with my husband and we both had a pork, apple and gravy ciabatta. It was really yummy and came with chips and salad. Couldn't fault the food. The staff were also really friendly and we felt very comfortable there. :)

Called in with my two children. Wasn’t acknowledged by waiting staff. I approached them and asked for a high chair. Three times I asked and they didn’t bring one. I ordered a baked potato with beans and cheese and I think it must have been microwaved and had raw areas within it that made me gag. My two year old had to eat in his buggy as no high chair arrived. There are some lovely places in leyburn to eat but this isn’t one of them.

Second visit. First visit good. Unfortunately, the bacon in our breakfast meals was hardly cooked. Mentioned to staff who said kitchen would be informed but no apology or refund offered. As a result, will not choose to eat breakfast here again. Shame as a clean and well presented restaurant

We nipped for lunch after reading decent reviews on here but were sadly disappointed! The chicken Caesar salad was completely covered in what tasted like garlic mayo, there was more sauce than lettuce and it was already mixed into the salad so sort of already ruined! My husband had a beef wrap which tasted like burnt pieces of roast beef deep fried in oil, he didn’t feel too good afterwards but are it because he was starving. Admittedly we should have complained but we were all so hungry and the kids were grumpy so we needed to be quick! The kids meals were ok. We are on holiday so it’s disappointing when you have a bad meal somewhere. It’s a shame because the surrounding dings were nice and the reviews ok, won’t be returning.

Popped in for the all day breakfast at £4.50 the cheapest by far in town.It was Ok and good value for money

Went in off chance. Spacious.decent service.nice chips to go wt nice pork sandwich.partner had ham egg sandwich. No complaints .sufficient to eat

We visited the cafe this afternoon for an afternoon drink and scone.

Lovely couple of salads, nice atmosphere, reasonable price, great quality all round! Will definitely be back, great for a business meeting.

Passing through Leyburn on annual trip to the Wensleydale Heifer - quick TA search picked out Penleys and saw they did an afternoon tea - on a miserable May afternoon thought we would treat ourselves- we were really impressed range of sandwiches - lovely scones great value at £8.50 - warm welcome and great Service would recommend

Popped into this cafe bistro after being out all day in a family outing, staff were very pleasant and attentive, food was absolutely spot on and best of all the kids ate for free. Kids menu, adult menu and also a fixed price menu for two or three courses. The place was clean and smelled fantastic really enjoyed all the food and the plates were empty at the end.

Lunch for two was quickly and efficiently served by a lovely polite lady. Panini was quite acceptable as was the salad. Good place for lunch in a super Yorkshire market town.

Step at entrance door with grip, butt still a bit awkward. Toilets are upstairs. Spacious, comfortable, friendly service, food and drinks good. on street parking including main car park across road.

Lovely surroundings and friendly staff. Had a light lunch, good selection of snacks and meals, prices very reasonable . Dog friendly.

Always visit Penley's when we are in Leyburn. The hot chocolate is yummy with lots of cream and marshmallows on the top. Food is always freshly prepared and everything I have ordered is delicious. Very efficient staff and a lovely clean establishment. Would definitely recommend a visit.

We called in on the 13th March 2018. Leyburn was rather busy with a few coach parties.

So this is a review of two halves...

Me & my wife came in for a light snack, lovely decor, relaxing atmosphere.

No greeting ... Walked through the door to be rudely asked “are you with the party” we said “no!” So told us to sit in the front! The only table left was next to the door, on a cold day in February it felt like...

...looks good on paper but missing some personality. Certainly better than Chambers along the road, but probably not the sort of place you'd go back to every day during your stay (unlike somewhere like the Dales Bike Centre in Fremington or Cafe Curva in Hawes).

We went into this place as it looked inviting, but we found that there were no facilities for the disabled. The nearest toilet that was open was way down the road. Due to this, we asked if part of our order could be delayed, it wasn't so we had to send it back to be re-heated. It's a shame about the lack of thought for the disabled, as the food was nice. the two waitresses were run off of their feet. I did think it was law to cater for the less able??

The town was very busy and we selected this cafe/restaurant for lunch as it had some vacant tables. The menu has a reasonable range and food/drinks are ordered and paid for at the counter. One of our first choice meals was unavailable and an alternative was ordered. The drinks took a little time to arrive, but the food was extremely slow in being served. We noticed that some other customers were having a similar issue. When served, the quality and standard was very variable. Peas and chips on one meal were not very hot and the rice on a curry dish was served in large lumps rather than flakes. The staff were friendly enough, but our overall experience on this occasion means that we would avoid during future visits to Leyburn.

Popped into Penleys Cafe and Bistro for a healthy lunch. After a coffee we both chose to have a Caesar Chicken Salad. Food came promptly. We had hoped the chicken breast would be warm, as it was described as grilled chicken breast, salad plentiful. We sat near the window looking out in the pretty market square.

Little cafe serving lovely food at reasonable prices, friendly helpful staff would recommend and would return again.

After a 60 mile cycle we had a craving for beans on toast. This was the first place we saw, a table was free so in we went. Checked the menu which didn't have the item we wanted but did have various items containing beans and toasted bread. Counter service and upon my turn asked for 3 portions of beans on toast. Was told it was not possible to do this after 11am and we had to order off the day menu. I pointed out that both components were on the day menu and could they possibly combine them. Again told that it was impossible. The Jacket, panini and sandwich we did order were ok and the large latte coffees were excellent but at £28 felt it was overpriced. We were thanked by the staff as we left.

My partner and I had lunch here on Bank Holiday Monday. I had fish, chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce; my partner had a chilli beef panini. My food was delicious. The batter was light and crisp - it melted in the mouth. The tartare sauce was served in its own pot and there was plenty of it. Unfortunately, my partner felt his panini was a little overdone.

Stopped for lunch , although menu had limited vegetarian and vegan options the staff were extremely helpful and accommodating , offering alternatives to the coleslaw and chips the panini and wrap we had were very tasty

Been plenty of times, never fails and always get good customer service. I had the chicken wrap which comes with salad and chips, I love the chips here so tasty. Visited with friend and 2 children, always seems fairly busy but have always been able to get a table.

Every year in August we visit Wensleydale and since discovering Pendleys always ensure we get at least one visit in for coffee and mill shakes. Bonus is that they also do gluten free cakes! What's not to like? Nice place, good service, good choice, clean loos....

What do you have to do to get a pub lunch in Leyburn at 2.30pm?Go here.After visiting 2 pubs in the town square only to find out they had stopped serving food, we headed here with no expectations whatsoever. This was a slice of luck.The menu proved tricky as there was several tempting options.Went for sausage and cheesy mash. A winner!.The wife had a panini which she was very happy with.Our 6yr old had a cheese burger off the kids menu. It was quite big, probably adult size and could not finish it. This was no bad thing as I finished it and it was an excellent burger. Wish I'd ordered one myself off the main menu.So its simple food done very well.The cheerful lady who served us was a delight too.Wine is available. So stuff the pubs who can't be bothered to employ a chef all day. Come here.

lovely place for a coffee / cake, or lunch.. nice food and well priced. Staff were friendly and welcoming

Very pleasant member of staff quick and efficient deleviory of food we ordered breakfast 2 sausage sandwichs and 2 bacon sandwiches 2 coffees a tea a latee and a blackcurrant for the bambino Fast delicious food the only falt a would say is no toast with breakfast other than that it was an excellent visit

We visited on Friday 11th Aug at about 6.30pm with our daughter. Food was delicious and the service excellent. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The surroundings are nicely presented and clean. We had the set menu which was good value for money (£12.50 for 3 courses I think). I would definitely return if I'm in that area again. Thank you for a lovely evening!

This is our second visit and once again this Restaraunt Cafe serves top class food at reasonable prices. Whoever the chef/s are, they are to be commended and have great attention to detail and taste.I hope the Chefs are supported as it is clear they will go far in the industry.

Booked for 6.30pm on a Saturday evening the day before. Was advised they could fit us in, therefore I was suprised upon entering that the place wasn't even a third full. We were shown to our seats and waited 10 mins for a waiter. Drinks ordered and arrived fairly swiftly. We then waited a further 15 mins to place our food order to be told that there was no fish or steak pie. We ordered 3 set menu dishes - 2 courses for £10.95 and various other dishes. The burgers from the set menu arrived with the waiter asking who ordered the children's burger! Not great. The other 'normal menu' main dishes that were served with chips got 5 chips each!! We ate and to be fair the food was ok. We then waited another 15 mins to be shown the dessert menu. When we requested sticky toffee pudding, again we were told there was none. Shame really, 3 items from the menu were unavailable, especially when customers seated after us got the fish! We ordered puddings and waited and waited to the point where our children were falling asleep. We told them to scrap the puddings and left. Poor experience especially as it was recommended to us. Will not return.

Having visited here previously, we were careful to book well in advance (well before we were close to leaving home) for one of the relatively few evenings that it opens. It continues to be an absolute delight!The atmosphere was pleasant, the service was very good and the food was outstanding. There was a wide variety of choices on the menu - including plenty for vegetarians as well as meat-eaters. One of us had the veggie burger and the other had the Whitby scampi - portions were ample and beautifully cooked. We regarded it as very good value for what we had. It is situated right on the market-place with ample parking nearby (free after 6 p.m.).

We called in for tea and cake/scones here. Having experienced it I can see why all the other places in town were full and this wasn't! We waited for ages only to have our tea delivered in huge ugly 'builders tea' style mugs because apparently they had "run out of teapots" No milk was supplied and instead of bringing any over the waitress went to serve another customer before finishing our order. The scones were very stale and virtually inedible. I left half of mine as I couldn't face forcing it down, even with butter and jam it was too dry. The whole place seemed thoroughly disorganised and no one was clearing tables. Having arrived and sat at a table with other people's plates and leftovers on after 20 minutes I cleared it myself. When we finally left the place some of the glasses I had placed there were still sitting there! There appeared to be children in the kitchen and moving various plates and cups to the kitchen but it wasn't clear why? When I made it clear that I wasn't impressed the woman who appeared to be running it tried to excuse it because they were busy. Surely you would expect market day in the middle of August to be busy? In which case, employing more staff and buying more teapots seems the logical solution! Anyway we won't be going back.

Good service and food, great coffee well worth calling in as we did, saw it and gave it a go. Would go again.

Just passing through Leyburn for coffee stop. Good service and pleasant staff. Enjoyed coffee and scones, reasonably priced. Lovely premises and we could sit outside in the sunshine.

My friend decided on a jacket potato for her lunch and it was hard and inedible. She was far too polite to go and complain. It was only cooked in the microwave, not at all crispy and delicious as it should have been. Decidedly average service for above average prices. Might try it again another day and give them another chance.

Had a great dinner/ lunch, had Steak and Game pie with chips and peas absolutely delicious would highly recommend. The staff very polite and helpful. Really nice Bistro.

Had a lovely breakfast in here, staff polite, nice premises. Plenty of room . Seemed to open before anything else in area.

Called in for a coffee having had the place recommended to us. Ordered and waited 20 minutes whilst other people who had arrived after us were served.Eventually complained and were told they had mislaid the order. Very poor as you have to pay in advance.Then told they would do it straightaway. Not so and had to wait another 10 minutes.Coffee was OK but nothing special.One to avoid in the future.

Food is superb.The big problem is lack of accessibility. The toilet is upstairs,a very difficult flight of stairs.

4 of us went in for lunch. Appealing looking surroundings and a varied menu. Met by an unenthusiastic girl who told us to find a table and come back and order. A number of unoccupied tables still covered in dirty plates. We picked the table we wanted but it still had dishes on it. When it became apparent the 2 girls working were not going to clear our table we moved everything onto the next table. Food was average. My gripe is that they weren't busy and no tables were cleaned of used dishes. How difficult would it have been to deliver our food and walk back to kitchen with dirty dishes from next table? It's just sloppy! Our drinks delivered an age after we sat down and one meal arrived a good 5 minutes after the rest. Wouldn't rush to visit again.

Stopped in for lunch and were not disappointed. Steak and gamekeeper ale pie was delicious with a lovely peppery flavour. Whitby scampi didn't disappoint either. Would recommend.

Well this is one strange place! We went into this restaurant that looked like it was just about to close or open as it was completely empty of customers and every table was clean and tidy. We only wanted three ice creams to take away and waited about 18 mins. When the ‘older lady’ of the team brought out our ice creams she had them laid on their sides with one on a small plate, the other two on the lid off a plastic ice cream tub! They were sliding all over and when the youngster we had in our care tried to pick hers up (while the waitress was still hanging onto the plates and lid) the cornet came away from the ice cream. The lady was trying to shuffle the ice cream back in the cone. It was like something off candid camera! I had to intervene and picked up the ice cream to ram it in the cone so that it don’t fall out. Hubby took his ice cream after some difficulty making sure it didn’t fall on the floor. I had the same problem and had to pick up my ice cream and ram it into the cone but by this time it was quite runny so had to grab the plastic lid off the lady to squash my ice cream into the cone. I have never ever been served ice cream in that manner before-it was unbelievable and stupid!. Had we not paid ‘upfront’ I would have said ‘no thank you’ and gone elsewhere. Needless to say we were all sticky with the ice cream having to be picked up-especially me!! The staff however is another story. The ‘Older’ of the team was chewing gum as was the young boy. The young girl was constantly playing with her long hair by taking it out of the bobble shaking it about then putting it back into a pony tail. I think they all need basic hygiene training and lessons on how to serve an ice cream cone. BTW the Brymore ice cream as always was delicious.

A great place to stop for coffee and a snack with friends. We sat in the window and watched the world of Leyburn pass by. Nice atmosphere and good for small groups and families. Coffee and scones were great.

Sunday visit to Leyburn.Quick lunch at Penleys.Had run out of the two items we choose.Quite a large menu... Perhaps a little too large.Food arrived fairly quickly.Staff pleasant.

Yesterday I visited this establishment with my daughter and have no complaints about the food we received. However I was annoyed that customers at three other tables who placed their orders after us we actually served before us. This has happened to me before in this establishment. I live in Leyburn but will not be using or recommending Penleys again.

The food is lovely and the restaurant at the station in Richmond is just as good. Well worth a stop. They do a take away menu which is brilliant value

We called into Leyburn as everywhere in Richmond was bursting at the seams, for some reason it was very quiet & no problem securing a table & being served, pleasant stop off in nice surroundings, although seeing as they weren't busy, that would've been an ideal opportunity for tables to be wiped & floors swept, there was an awful lot of food on the floor & I was concerned about my elderly father slipping as he walks with sticks, not my finest visit! Come on Penleys buck up your ideas!

Lovely chicken wraps, chips and salad for our lunch in Leyburn. Been before but only had coffee and cakes previously. The staff are friendly and efficient and we would definitely recommend a visit.

Just passing through Leyburn so we stopped off and found this lovely cafe. After looking through the menu we plumped for the afternoon tea and although my wife and I shared one there was still plenty to go round. Really nicely served on a large slate tray we were well fortified for the rest of our journey home.

My family and I visited Penleys over the Easter holidays. It was really busy but the very pleasant member of staff that greeted us made us feel very welcome and found us a table. This was my first visit to a Penleys so I wasnt sure what to expect. This place is the nicest coffee shop I have ever been to. The food was really reasonable priced considering the standard - utterly amazing. The chocolate brownies my kids had were so nice we had to get some to takeaway! Staff all very friendly and efficient. So delighted to hear that Penleys is a chain of coffee shops so we can try the others too. We will definitely be back to the Leyburn one. Thanks to all the staff.

Peneleys bacon and mushroom butties / wraps and their coffees are just what 11am in a market town are all about. Been many times and so long as they keep there bacon supplier will keep coming back.

A delicious brie, cranberry and bacon panini, my friend had a tuna melt sandwich. both were well presented and the service was friendly

I was disappointed this afternoon with the service we received the waitress in charge was short with us when we asked about afternoon tea, too busy! We left and went over the road where we received excellent service with a smile.

We came into Pentley's for coffee and cake arriving just before 16:00 to a staff member mopping the floor despite the fact they don't close until 17:00. The lady who served us showed far more interest in having a conversion with her coworker than serving us and continued to what can only be described as bellow across the room to various members of staff throughout our dining experience. I've been to Pentley's elsewhere and had lovely experiences however I can not say the same for this franchise. Sadly I won't be visiting here again and encourage the staff to seriously reconsider their attitude around paying customers.

We called in on a very busy Friday lunchtime 7th April ; we were served promptly and efficiently. We ordered Caesar chicken and bacon wrap with salad and chips and jacket potato with tuna sweet corn and spring onion with accompanying salad and fresh coleslaw. We had a little wait for our food but on the menu it did state ' food is cooked from fresh.The food was definately worth the wait, ample portions and fresh ingredients . A very tasty lunch. The teapot for one did more than 1 cup full and was value for money.We found the cafe very clean , well presented with smartly attired staff with excellent social skills. We will return when we are next in the vicinity.

Have to say the food was Ok The service however was slow & the young lad taking orders & waiting on just didn't seem interested.Tried to order another coffee as the food arrived over 50 minutes after ordering but he completely forgot.I only had jacket potato & tuna & my husband had steak pie & chips The place wasn't overly busy so I don't know why it took so long to arrive.Probably best avoided if you have somewhere else to be

Have been before many years ago, when I'm sure it went under a different name, but called in today for early afternoon refreshment.The place wasn't too busy or too noisy, both of which are plus points in my book.Had a coffee and a warm scone and both were good.The service was quick and the staff pleasant, so I came away happy.

Recalled in here for a quick coffee and scone on a cold winters day. The coffee was good the icon was fresh and the staff were really nice.Cant really ask for more!!

We met up with family and came to penleys,initially for a morning brew but then decided to stay for lunch and then afternoon tea. The food and staff were lovely and didn't appear irritated by our long stay. Thank you.

Had a great lunch here sat at window table watching the square. Nice choice and not too expensive. Nice fresh side salad. Becomes more of a restaurant in the evenings but during the day you can just enjoy a coffee, cake or light lunch. Nice atmosphere.

I visited Penleys on Saturday evening with my husband and my brother. We had a fantastic meal. I could not fault anything. We each had something different and enjoyed every mouthful.The service was friendly and the atmosphere was warm and happy.Loved it.

Thought I was on a candid camera show from start to finish.Walked in to an almost empty restaurant to be asked if we had a reservation!!Then waited an age to be served.Then on the next table to us a group of 3 were given 2 menus. Luckily we had chosen so gave them one of ours.Ordered a beer, only to be told they hadn't much left.Finally got our food. My wife ordered fajitas which came already made up (i.e. A chicken wrap). Needless to say they had no guacamole. I ordered sausages and mash. Nice mash, nice veg but the main point, the sausages were hard at the ends. Usually this means reheated in a microwave.Terrible experience from first to last.

This restaurant is handily situated towards the top end of the main market square. It had been recommended by a local resident as a good place for a light lunch. This proved to be the case. We dropped in about 1.30 pm , when there were a few other diners. We quickly made our selection of the house club sandwich, served on ciabatti bread, including chunks of succulent chicken,bacon, eggs, mayo, with some chunky chips and a dressed salad accompaniment. The establishment was clean and comfortable, it had almost a bistro type feel to it, with relaxed chairs around a mix of smaller tables. We grabbed a window seat that became vacant , so we could watch activity on the main square..Service was polite, efficient and friendly, and the food hit the spot satisfying our late lunch appetite. Toilets were up the stairs, clean and tidy. There are a wider range of food offerings, toasted sandwiches, jacket potatoes,, soup, cakes etc . It was all well presented ,tasty and filling, and we got 4 cups out of a shared pot of tea. The food was reasonable value for money,and was ideal for our quick lunchtime pitstop. Not outstanding, but perfectly acceptable

That is not a Bistro all they do I overpriced Panini,sandwich,and omelettes.Decoration is terrible , I tried one of the veggie Panini was ok at its best .Nothing is fresh when I pay 7 pound for a Panini and 6 fries I would expect some more freshness in my plate !!!

I was meeting a friend in Leyburn, and having arrived early I decided to grab a coffee here. I was served and told to take a seat and the coffee would be brought over to me. After about 10 minutes I asked the server if I could get my coffee, she then made the cappuccino and brought it over. The cafe wasn't busy, and I wasn't sure why it took so long. The coffee was average. There are a number of similar cafes in Leyburn, this place should take note of this.

Called in on a cold February day. We were met with a lovely warm welcome. The food was tasty and very well priced. We will definitely return.

Visited here whilst in Richmond for the afternoon. Staff were friendly Food was very tasty, reasonably priced and served quickly.Myself and my husband both ordered the hot roast beef sandwich and homemade chips. Wow it definitely hit the spot it was beautiful just what we needed. Will definitely visit again. Thank you

Did not read reviews before calling here for lunch. We enjoyed nice panini lunch. We found service good but they were not too busy. Coffee is a little overpriced and tea was served in a chipped cup so attention to detail is needed. In all though enjoyable and would return.

Penleys used to be a lovely place to eat, however standards have slipped. Staff are always well turned out and do their best, a credit to themselves, however food is very average, I can't remember if they've ever had a different menu, and the decor is outdated too. Needs a good overhaul all around.

My partner and my son and I caught some late lunch. Quick service with keen staff, food was fresh and yummy and the desert was extremely tasty! Homemade brownie was served on a napkin which actually stuck to the brownie?! but my partner seemed to have no bother trying to eat it anyway it was that good! Clean and tidy and best of all.. baby friendly!

First time I'd eaten here in the evening rather than during the day. Unfortunately there's nothing for vegans on the menu but I was able to order from the daytime menu, albeit with the cheese omitted.The food is of a very good standard, the service a little patchy but ok, and it was lovely and cosy inside on a bitterly cold evening.It's good that the vegetarian and vegan wines are marked but unfortunately there's only one of each and neither is available by the glass.It's understandable why they close between 5 and 6 pm but it could be inconvenient for anyone wanting to eat early. As it was by booking for 6 pm we were out in time for the 7.30 film at the Old School House and shall certainly eat there again when going to events at TOSH.We could have done without the strong wafts of unpleasant perfume from one of the people at the next table but that wasn't the fault of the restaurant!With clarification about whether one pays at the table or the counter, some heating in the toilets, a few vegan dishes & a choice of vegan wines, including some available by the glass, I'd happily give this place 5 blobs.

We had lunch at Penleys while visiting Leyburn on a shopping trip. The restaurant is spacious & well laid out with very friendly & welcoming staff. The menu is long & varied with a large choice of dishes to suit all tastes & appetites....we chose omelettes which were freshly prepared & attractively presented. I have just one tiny 'gripe'...it is unclear as to whether the service is 'waitress' or not....after waiting a while, we realised that one orders at the counter. We later noticed a small notice at the end of the menu... Apart from this, we enjoyed our food & the warm & friendly service.

Had a great lunch with the family. The food was really good and the staff were very helpful getting a high chair when they saw we had an 11 month old with us.There is a nice atmosphere in the place.Would of been an excellent but food did quite a long time to come.

We were looking for somewhere for a nice bit of lunch and thought this place would be ideal. However we were left very disappointed as food took 50 minutes to arrive. After 35 minutes of waiting we asked about the delay and the waitress said she'd check, 15 minutes later she had not even bothered to return to the table to update us so we decided to leave. On informing the staff we were leaving there was no apology and the only information on why the food had been delayed was to say that a chicken burger has to be cooked for at least 30 minutes.....??The staff were much more interested in tidying up and getting ready to leave for the day than providing any customer service. No apologies and no offer of a refund and when we asked for one they didn't know how to process it so even that took some time.Having read through many reviews on here since the visit about slow food service and the fact that only 3 tables (8 people) were served food in the hour we were there (so it wasn't at all busy) we can only assume the Chef does one table at a time - very slowly! Would never go back.

Dropped in for lunch on a cold day. 2 paninis and 2 lattes cost £18. Paninis were served with a good side salad and a few homemade chips.Food and drinks arrived quickly and staff were friendly.Busy enough to have a nice atmosphere, but did not feel crowded.Will visit again!

One of several coffee come cafes in Leyburn. A modern well furnished interior and an unrushed attitude provided the perfect venue to pass an hour. Pleasant, modern venue with good service was our experience - will be interested to read about yours?

We stopped for a bit of lunch Service was a little slow Food did take time coming out But we waited whilst we enjoyed the company of each otherHaven't been back since our visit But will try again at some pointHoping to give a better positive review next time

Had a quick lunch here whilst stopping in Leyburn. The pork & apple sandwich with homemade chips was lovely. Friendly atmosphere & staff.

Had lunch here; beef sandwiches with chips. Absolutely delicious, but we waited for 35 minutes before it arrived and it wasn't particularly busy. Staff really nice, food was great but just need to speed things up!

Great service,superb food.Varied menu all locally sourced. Yorkshire ham is wow.Good parking outside.

We always stop here for a coffee or lunch when passing. Nice atmosphere Good quality food. Friendly staff

We dined here on two consecutive nights whilst staying nearby and thoroughly enjoyed our meals on both occasions. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The cafe is clean, fresh and modern, and the menu has a good range of meals. Highly recommended.

Warm, cosy, spotlessy clesn and the most outstanding food at very reasonable prices. Nothing is left ti chance and no cor ers are cut.The omelettes are just delicious and packed with fillings of the very best quality.If you are in the area and looking for a cuppa, coffee and cake then it's a must. If you want something more substantial then it's also a must.We always visit when on business in the area and it just never lets us down.Thank you Penleys.

Recommended by our hotel-keeper we found this a convenient spot for a quick early evening meal. Service was very pleasant and our food arrived in a reasonable time. Fish and chips was good.

We stopped here for lunch on our way back from a bike ride. The lunch menu is wide. We had panini' which were served with chips and salad. The food was filling and the coffee good. There were a great choice of homemade cakes too but we were too full to try these. The staff are very friendly and the price reasonable.