Posthorn Tea Room in Richmondshire

After walking round we found it was slim pickings for cafes in leyburn ( our first visit to area) really shocked to find none were dog friendly. But we sat outside with our coats on and hats . We ordered the hot beef sandwich which comes with chips and slaw . Wasn’t cheap so was expecting good things , I was however left disappointed. The beef was really fatty , was forever having to pull bits out of my mouth , so chewy ! And the home made chips were really hard . Really disappointed, at £12 a sandwich I felt robbed . Wouldn’t recommend nor would I return.

I called in with my wife whilst out on a day trip. We were delighted with the whole experience. The service was efficient and friendly. The food was freshly and expertly prepared and presented. The choice of meals available is excellent and based on what we had, we could confidently say that whatever you choose, you will not be disappointed. We look forward to returning on our next visit to the area and can highly recommend the Posthorn for its quality and good value for money.

After receiving a friendly friendly were shown to a table. The breakfast was of a great standard with locally sourced produce and was piping hot which made a refreshing change with a strong pot of tea.. The young staff were really friendly. The only slight disappointment was the waiting time for our food and home cooked chips as opposed to frozen would have finished off my partners order of the hot beer ciabata but we will definitely call again if visiting the area.

We always try and visit here when we are in Leyburn. Staff are always really friendly and food is always excellent. Nice selection of food.

Very nice pot of tea. But the lime and passionfruit cake was disappointing. Vague taste of lime, no hint of passionfruit at all. Over sweet. Busy cafe and very noisy especially when tables being cleared.

Really nice food and great friendly service, will call again. Busy but nice atmosphere, coffee cake lovely...........

Food was pleasant but service was rude, particularly from one staff member, as if I were an inconvenience. She took our order down wrong and rather than graciously accept the mistake she made a point of returning to our table, infront of other diners, waving the order tab at me as if that proved she was right - I responded by clarifying that all it confirmed was she had written down the wrong order. We couldn't wait to finish the food and leave, & will never return.

Friendly welcome especially as we were very wet. Shown to a table. We didn't wait long till our order was taken. I had a very generous sized tuna salad sandwich and my Husband had some Victoria sponge cake which he said was perfect.. We did go back the next day before our 5 hr drive home. I had a very tasty cheese sconce, my Husband had ham, egg and chips. Once again good food and friendly staff.

Amazing place fab breakfast and serve gluten free breakfast too Lovely hot chocolate been sentries and it’s consistently good

We were hoping to find somewhere to experience a delicious cream tea. As we are visitors to the area we were not sure we would find such a place. Leyburn didn't let us down, we found this extremely busy tea room and cafe. The service was friendly, keen to help and extremely helpful. The Tea and Scones were to die for, no wonder people were queueing for a table..

The warmest of welcomes. Our daughter has a milk intolerance and the owners (lady out front and husband chef, we think?), we’re very accommodating and helpful. We had a children’s breakfast and two regular breakfasts. The food was lovely, very clean (i.e., not an oily mess!), bacon and sausage clearly top quality farm meat, everything was spot on. My only reservation, and reason for 4 stars instead of 5, is that it’s quite expensive for the size of meal you get… the regular breakfast has only one sausage and one egg, which isn’t huge for a tenner, if I’d added in a couple of bits to make it a good belly buster I’d be well into 15 quid or more, which is a bit steep i think. One more sausage and an extra egg and this would be one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had! Thanks, we will return!

The Posthorn never fails us it’s the best cafe in Leyburn. Todays cooked breakfast was perfect in every way, great portion, high standard of local ingredients, and good value.

Five of us came for a light lunch. Unfortunately they don't cater for large parties so we were sat at a table for four with six people next to us also on a table for four! We persevered and had various snack dishes. I shared a cheese scone with Wensleydale cheese and a piece of fruitcake also with cheese, with my wife. The quality was nice although the portions were a little small. Others had baps filled with sausage and eggs served with chips which were more substantial. The tea and coffee here is very good and we bought some packs of it for home. Overall this is a very nice cafe if a little cramped and slightly on the expensive side.

As a scone connoisseur with many decades of experience, I can safely say that the Posthorn's scones, both fruit and cheese, are first class. The coffee is extremely good as well, and the waiting staff are efficient and friendly. As a local I pop in at least once a week with friends and we are always made to feel welcome. The prices are competitive and the pleasant atmosphere has a busy buzz. Tables are cleared and cleaned promptly (nothing worse than seeing other people's breakfast remains) and orders are taken quickly. A traditional café that serves Leyburn locals and tourists extremely well and is always a pleasure to visit.

We had a lovely sandwich each that came with a salad garnish and crisps which were very tasty and nicely presented, was very busy at the time of our visit but were served very quickly by friendly staff

We ordered coffees to sit outside in the sun and watch the world go by. There is a separate door for outside orders and they came pretty quickly, even though it was busy. We found the staff to be friendly. Cappuccinos were in a good sized cup and good price at £2.90 each.

The food is very below standard bacon virtually raw inedible. Scrambled egg very poor probably microwaved. Cheap toasted bread. Coffee very poor quality. Avoid this place if you want good food.

Whilst I can only comment on tea/coffee and cake that was consumed during our brief visit I must say the quality of food and service was excellent.The cakes were very tasty and the service prompt and efficient. Also fair value for money.

Good food, prompt service, but the rudest waitresses I have ever met. They were all cold and icy and not one said please or thank you. The bill was nearly £70 and we were just told the figure, with no eye contact or other words. I would normally leave a decent tip, but couldn’t possibly.

Amazingly friendly service!! Above & beyond to see to our differing tastes. Friendly, accomodating & wonderful! A++++++

I ordered a jacket potato with bacon and mushrooms. The potato had clearly been baked yesterday and reheated again, it was rock hard and the potato inside had dried up and disappeared. The bacon had been cooked in the deep fryer along with the mushrooms which had also seen better days. My partner had a panini which was very dry. There are p!entry of places in Leyburn for food, give this one a miss.

Have had many visits here over the years, enjoying pleasant service, good coffee and quality snacks. Sadly yesterday the welcome was icy and abrupt, we sat for 10 minutes with no attempt to take our order so left. Disappointing.

What can I say.. can not fault this place,friendly staff, we had lovely hotbeef sandwich chips and gravy, I’m fussy with food and this was beautiful the beef was very tender we will definitely be back.

Had 2 x bacon and brie paninis. Ciabatta not toasted, bacon not crispy, salad has no dressing. All a bit of a soggy mess to be honest! Disappointed as it looked such a nice cafe!

Very disappointing food! Needs more effort! Overpriced basic food! Worse latte coffee ever had! Shame really good location! Food just nothing special expected much better! Top show!!

A great place for a family meal. Very accommodating of our children, dispute isn’t being worried it was too small for their high energy. The staff were great with the kids and the menus were easy and simple for their tastes. There was also a...

I visited on Monday 06th June 2022 and found the seating inside delightfully set up with options to seat yourself outside if you have a dog etc. Though I have seen it elsewhere, here was the first place I had seen the option to have...

The only thing colder than the lukewarm tea was the icy service. It had a general 'we don't care if you're here or not' feel to it. My mother complained about her food and the staff were not interested. Won't be returning.

Passing through Leyburn the one afternoon and in need of food and refreshments we found this little gem. The food was great. The staff were great and i didn't think it was too expensive. I would highly recommend a visit to this place 😎😎

Had a nice lunch break at this cafe while travelling up north, gave it an extra star because dogs aren't allowed inside which is a big plus on hygiene and general comfort. (Note: dogs are allowed to slobber, bark and be a nuisance at the...

We always stop here for a coffee as it’s consistently good. Today was no exception. Good coffee and happy staff - what’s not to like?

Is a nice clean place to eat, tables cleaned very quickly as there seems to be good turnaround. We all had various things husband said the Leek and Potato soup was very nice. Son had a panini said it was alright. Would of been nicer...

In the centre of Leyburn with its honesty box parking sits this very nice cafe. It's airy light and clean. The welcome and service is excellent with the staff keeping a watchful but unobtrusive eye on there tables to see if anyone requires anything else....

Very expensive for food quality And service basically greasy spoon cafe type food in a wonderfull place

Called in for a cuppa and a scone and we were not disappointed. The scones were delicious and prices very reasonable.

We popped in here for breakfast for 5 after we were refused service in an empty 'Kims' (but hey, that's their loss) and everything was very nice We were nicely greeted and offered two separate tables as they refused to let us put a person...

Good stop for a bacon butty, chips and Earl Grey tea. Promptly served. And they serve a wider selection of reasonably priced meals here as well. Worth a visit.

We have been holidaying in the area for many years and always like to visit this place for coffee Up until this latest visit we had happy times here - often being served by the gentleman who runs it who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of...

Needed a cup of tea and a snack - this busy place fitted the bill. Simple menu, but plenty of choice. It's a place without much atmosphere really, so hard to pick out any strong selling points.

We were staying in Leyburn in a camper van and went here three times in three days - that tells you everything you need to know. It's busy but staff were on the ball and the food - which included cakes, scones, bacon sandwiches etc...

Warm welcome and great service. Soup and a massive cheese scone very good, hot beef bap and chips absolutely delicious. Generous portions.

Enjoyed our lunch here today. Food excellent, freshly prepared, reasonably priced and service first class.

A very busy cafe in a very busy town. I witnessed the staff go out of their way to accommodate a large party (14!) who turned up and caused havoc. The staff were brilliant and could easily have said no to the party, but didn’t....

It’s early October and I turned up at 2.30pm, so I was safe from some of the issues described in previous reviews. Being quite hungry, I bypassed the tea & scones option for the Beef & Gravy Bap with chips. It was just okay: the...

I agree with other reviews that the staff here need to swiftly improve their customer service skills and attitude as they will be out of a job soon as erstwhile customers leave in droves and patronise other cafes in the town centre or outskirts where...

We happened upon Posthorn on a mizzly market day and were very happy to have found it. The menu was exactly what you would want from tearoom/cafe from light bites and teatime treats to larger lunches. Our freshly-baked cheese scones with Wensleydale cheese (what else!)...

We called in for a late lunch here while on our holiday. It was busy ( and had been all week apparently). We had a pot of tea and a sausage bap and a bacon bap and some chips .Both were huge and good quality....

Having been ignored (insulted) at a cafe down the street we tried this Tea Room. We were greeted and offered a choice of tables. The waiter was very pleasant and the service was speedy, unlike some of the recent reviews I see. The food was...

Two sides to this review, went and spoke to a lady for a table inside but she was unable to move things around to fit us in but didn't offer us seating outside which we had to find out for ourselves. Went back a 2nd...

Went in for a light lunch. Was with my elderly mother who needed to sit and we were lucky to get a table. We didn't see the sign that said to wait to be seated and were then reprimanded on 2 or 3 occasions in...

Called in on Sunday 29th August and as there was plenty of outside seating available went to the till to order 2 coffees to carry out myself, no waitress service needed. Was met with complete disinterest and was rudely told that someone would get to...

Looked like a nice little quaint place to have coffee on our way passing through Leyburne . We couldn’t believe the attitude and general demeanour of the lady that served us . She came across very rude and condescending she made it clear that they...

Ordered a full English with extras, fantastic quality food at a great price. Service was excellent, even on the outside tables. Without a doubt best cafe/bistro in Leyburn

Have enjoyed this place before I should say in being balanced but won't be returning again. Called in on a visit to the area with my two daughters and elderly parents. Informed no room for table of 5, asked if we could have the two vacant tables with an extra chair as youngest daughter is very small. Told abruptly not even though half the restaurant (ahead as you walk in side door) was not bring used at all. Similar attitude witnessed to another party. Went to another cafe just further down the same row of shops, would recommend you go there instead.

We popped in here whilst passing through Leyland and expected more based on the current Tripadvisor ratings. The menu was quite limited but we all managed to find something, which was fine. What was most disappointing was the rude rolling of the eyes by the waiter (possibly the Manager?) when I asked how large the flat white coffee was and if he could go a little easy on the milk (instead of filling it right to the brim). I don't feel that this was an unrealistic request based on how measures can differ across different establishments. The food was fine (if unexceptional), but I would not return and the rude treatment soured the whole experience.

I have eaten here on many occasions and have always had good homecooked food that is good value for money. Great service too, friendly staff

Called in for a mid morning snack and had one of the best fruit scones EVER! Husband also really enjoyed his sausage bun. Would highly recommend and will definitely return.

Best of bowl of chips in a long time!! Beef and horseradish sandwich on malted bloomer absolute top quality. Great service

After being badly let down by a nearby cafe for a family birthday we approached the Posthorn to see if they had a table for 6 . I explained the original booking had been for a birthday treat and they went out of their way to accommodate us and made us feel very welcome. The scones and lemon drizzle cake alone soon made us feel happy again . Thank you to all the staff , we will be visiting again !

My wife had a hot chocolate which she was very pleased with but I ordered a 'specialty' cafetiere of coffee that was described in terms such as chocolaty, dark and rich. When it came it was disappointingly thin and weak. The woman serving it said that her instructions were to use two tiny scoops of coffee per cafetiere and I wondered if the size of the scoop had been changed since these instructions were first given. She dealt with it well and gave me an extra scoop but the result still didn't quite reach the description in the menu. I would have expected something like two rounded dessert spoons of coffee for a pot of the size used, to produce the promised experience.

Super little cafe great food (Breakfast) and service. My hubby had eggs on toast I opted for the cheese scone toasted with carrot chutney and cheese Yum! tea and 2 prefect cafeterias a lovely start to our day thank you

Visit for lunch with our two young children, had 2 hot beef sandwiches with chips and the children shared a ham sandwich. The beef was from the local butcher and was nice and tender, would definitely have it again. I think it could be even better if it was on a fresh bread roll from Thomas the baker. Very helpful staff and will definitely be back.

Well pleased with this experience. Tea for two was ordered and came with teapot, hot water, milk in jug, none of this teabag in cup thing that some places do! Excellent scones and the chutney that accompanied my cheese scone was so good I bought a jar! Service pleasant and efficient.

Just walked in on impulse one sunny Saturday. Sat outside watching the world go by. Mrs ordered a bacon and egg bap, I went for the full brekkie with an extra egg and black pudding. I know it's only breakfast but everything was beautifully cooked and all of the ingredients were absolutely top notch. Will return again soon

To the side of the large market place in Leyburn the Posthorn has an excellent location with indoor and outdoor seating areas. There e is very good attention ot Covid compliance with a proactive approach to sanitisation , cleaning and track and trace compliance. The front room of the cafe is welcoming, the outdoor area is good on a sunny day though service was a little slow so we moved inside. the rear seating area is a little dull with no views. But this is a popular cafe... Coffee was excellent and so was the choice on the menu. The snack we chose was home-made and very tasty. Service is friendly if a little inefficient. Altogether a good place to visit especially if you can get in the front room!.

You are spoilt for choice in Leyburn for places to have lunch. We chose the Posthorn as it had a wide menu and excellent safety for staff and customers.Lovely lunch and very friendly helpful staffIf we return to Leyburn this week we will return.

The Posthorn is an attractive cafe cum tearoom in the centre of the village. At first glance the interior looks a bit small, but there are more tables round the corner. They serve breakfasts (which look very good) and hot snacks as well as the expected range of sandwiches, cakes etc.They also have an excellent range of speciality teas and a wide selection of coffees. We enjoyed very good tea and coffee and, along with our hot drinks, we had a couple of toasted tea cakes which were also very tasty.Covid precautions were well-maintained and the service was very friendly. All in all - this is a smart and very good cafe.

Great choice of breakfast options - all made with love! Loved the cheerful & welcoming staff as well!

We called into this lovely cafe on a rainy Thursday afternoon and nothing was too much trouble. We were welcomed at the door and seated at a spotlessly clean table which accommodated our family (2 adults, 2 pre-teens and a pram). The cafe was well set out with a steady stream of visitor’s, each receiving the same warm welcome as us. The menu was everything you could ask for, hearty home cooked food with a selection of cakes, hot and cold beverages and made to order meals and puddings. Service was excellent and clearly the team here have adapted well to the current COVID situation (constantly cleaning tables/ workstations, immaculately clean toilets, hand washing & well thought through layout etc.). We had a selection of tea, cold drinks, flapjack and scones and all we delicious with hearty portion sizes. The flapjack was so delicious that we even took some away with us. Prices are well priced for the quality and portion sizes. Would highly recommend!

We stopped here for lunch on a very rainy Saturday. It was small and quaint, staff were friendly and polite.I eat a tuna sandwich which came with a few crisps and a small salad. My husband had the cheese scone with Wensleydale and my daughter had a ham sandwich which came with carrot sticks, apple and a shortbread.It was nice enough, I do think the portions could have been larger. Tuna sandwich was watery and was dripping everywhere when I was eating it. My husband loved the cheese scone.

Came here with my partner, seated straight away, speedy service, hearty cooked breakfast and choice of different coffees which was nice. Very covid conscious, hand sanitizer, track and trace etc. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely tea room , well organised with safety precautions. Very tasty cheese scones and good coffee served by friendly staff. We were on a motorbike trip for 3 days and stopped here again on our way back.Definitely recommend.

Visited this fabulous Tea room yesterday for breakfast currently on holiday in the area. Delicious breakfast piping hot,great service couldn’t fault it. Well done to all the staff . Very safe all social distancing adhered too

This was our 3rd year visiting this great little coffee house. A brilliant varied menu from a large full breakfast to cakes with so much more in between. Definitely something for everyone. My husband favoured the full breakfast as it’s brilliant value for money. I can highly recommend a bacon and egg bap but my absolute favourite has to be the fruit cake and Wensleydale cheese together. I even bought some on our last morning to bring home with me!! Yummy. Coffee was nice and hot too and service was very prompt. Very well organised for Covid. These small local places have worked immensely hard for our safety and we should support them as much as we can.

Great little tea room. Spotless clean and nice crockery. Staff very good and friendly. Had a sandwich, apple and Wensleydale cheese, winner. My friend had scampi and chips which were spot on I know this because I pinched one 😄. Well done Posthorn.

This cafe does excellent food and the service was great. The staff are very Covid 19 conscientious. There was a wide range to choose from, anything from a toasted scone to a full meal. The coffee was great too.

Coffee stop🤞🤞🤞 we are on holiday in the area and called for a coffee and a cheese scone. Coffee great and the cheese scone very good😁👍👍👍

Very expensive for poor quality cappuccino that came out of a machine. The scone was good. Very slow service and would expect much more from its prime position. Will not return.

Toasted Cheese scone with wensleydale cheese and a pot of tea.. just what we needed after a long walk. Very friendly place, have visited before and food and service always good.

Popped in to Posthorn for a decent breakfast before we faced the rain. We were warmly welcomed and well served by the staff, treated to a brilliant selection of coffee to share in a cafetiere for two. We had a lovely Full English Breakfast, would definitely recommend!

Fantastic find for lunch. Food was wholesome and cakes home made. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Air con in the cafe and all diets catered for

Great breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed it. As it was sunny and all the tables outside were full the owner very kindly carried one out for us so we could sit in the sun. All covid rules were in measure and that was extremely comforting. Will be back for sure.. Thank you

We popped in for a quick bite at lunchtime. Food was great and well organised for COVID-19. Very good value for money and fabulous choice of food. Highly recommended

I had the vegetarian breakfast which was excellent, my wife had the scrambled eggs, also good. Friendly and quick service. We had an outside table which was nice.

Went in here late July and very impressed. Usual high standards of food and service and equally impressed with the hygiene standards. As people left the table and chairs were vigorously cleansed ready for the next customers. Well done Posthorn! Highly recommended and definitely very safe.

We stopped in Leyburn as it was pouring down with rain unfortunately so didn't have too much of a chance for a good look round. Luckily we stopped here and had bowls of lovely warm soup and coffee. Tables were well spaced and the staff following all protocols. Very friendly service and delicious soup. The cakes looked very inviting too!!!

Wonderful home baked cream scones and the most delicious St Clement's cake. Great to come back and we wish them a successful return after the C-19 lockdown !

called here yesterday, staff were super organised and all safety measures were very assuring. Lovely homemade cheese scone

Arrived here the day after lock down was lifted for cafes and restaurants, and staff here were very welcoming and efficient with the new sanitary rules they are now obliged to work with. It was a cold windy day and we had a hot coffee and enormous scones. Everything was excellent.We returned later the same week after a strenuous walk round the Dales and again the staff were so friendly and efficient, and the food was excellent. This time we had sandwiches and tea.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch to celebrate my friends birthday today. I was so impressed from the moment we entered - lovely warm welcome, superb selection on menu and high chair available for baby Daniel. Nothing was too much trouble and I was also very impressed with the safety measures in place and felt happy and relaxed to be there. You are all doing a brilliant job in these uncertain times - keep up the good work and very well done to you all. Will be back soon to sample the cakes - they looked amazing.

Popped in for coffee and cake after being for a walk around aysgarth falls. Friendly staff and fast service. Cake was very nice and the coffee went down a treat.

We stopped here for a quick pit stop with the kids and were pleasantly surprised. The staff were very friendly and we were seated and served quickly.We only had drinks and shortbread and they arrived quickly before the children became “challenging”We would definitely pop in again if in Leyburn

There are lots of placed to stop for coffee in Leyburn so it had been a while since we dropped into The Posthorn. I am happy to say that the cake was just as good as ever - the Victoria sandwich with lime was light and had just the right balance of sweetness and zestiness. A cafetiere for two gave us both several cups of coffee and so was very good value and the usual good quality. Glad we stopped by.

Called again after having had lunch previously- great bright airy warm cafe with lovely range of food and drinks and hospitable staff.

We had the most delicious tune and lime toastie with superby chips. Very highly recommemded. They cater for walkers and dogs are allowed in as well. The staff are really friendly and helpful

We had really nice brunch. It was excellent and the staff were really friendly. Thank you very much definitely will return.

Always eat at the Posthorn when we visit Leyburn. They make a fabulous breakfast. It’s a very comfortable place with very nice staff. Be visiting again soon I hope.

One of our regular stop offs when visiting Leyburn. Food served is hot and cold meals, All day breakfast, Soup of the day, Pie and Chips, sandwiches etc, The cakes and puddings are delicious,

A place we visit every few months whilst the menu (specials) do not change very often the food, ambience and friendliness remain unfailingly pleasing. Consistent quality, regular staff who brilliantly remember the locals names and orders and have a very good balance between friendliness and efficiency. Despite being a touristy location they do not exploit this and offer a good place whenever.

We called in for a coffee and scone/toasted teacake en route to Hawes. The cafe is attractively furnished and the menu is on the tables and also on the board inside the cafe. Even though this was January, the cafe was reasonably busy, but the service was good and the drinks etc arrived promptly. The coffee and hot chocolate were lovely and my husband enjoyed the fruit scone. I had a teacake which was fine.