Suggitt's Ices in Hambleton

Suggits ! After a local recommendation we passed by had 2 x ice creams and say on the waterfall opposite. I must say lovely to see this shop took me back to my childhood with the old retro sweets and old fashioned ice cream and also great value to . Must visit if staying or passing by great Ayton.

This little ice cream parlour and cafe is one of Yorkshire's little gems the quality of produce is second to none and the staff are always extremely friendly no matter how busy the parlour gets. I hope it never changes, I have been welcomed with my children and grandchildren for more years than I can count and may it continue.

Always a pleasure. I always go for three things - nostalgic tuck shop sweets, the best ice cream in Cleveland, and the fantastic two ladies who brighten my day with their banter.

We popped in this shop while being on a day out with some residents from our care home. One of our ladies was on a wheelchair. I supported her to sit at the table with the others and moved wheelchair in the corner. Then I asked one of the owners is it ok to leave it there (the cafe was empty that moment). What a nice answer I’ve got: “Actually we don’t have space for it!” With the grumpiest face I’ve ever seen. I asked should I leave the wheelchair just outside on the street while ladies are eating. After this I was kindly allowed to leave it at least till the other visitors come. Never again with this attitude for vulnerable people!!!

Didn’t like the fact the man serving was handling cash and then ice cream cones/flakes. Hygiene should be a priority! Last time we visited there were two friendly ladies serving one wearing plastic gloves to handle the cones etc. The other to take payment.

Remember this ice cream in my childhood.... so back in the area thought I would visit for a bit of nostalgia! One of the hottest days of the year, but happily queued for 20mins as the queue was a good sign. How wrong could I be! The older man behind the counter (yes only one person serving) was beyond grumpy, no interaction, handed over ice creams and took the card payment.... I made some small talk but got no reaction. How can this be a 21st century business, the ice cream is ok (no advancement into extra flavours), but certainly not worth queuing for. Served from a run down environment with a staff member/owner who clearly doesn't like customers. I like to support local business especially now, post lockdown but this great part of the country deserves better. Never again! Advice spend your money elsewhere.

Lots of reviewers rightly commend Suggitt’s for the ice cream, but it is also a top class sweet shop. Rather than some modern sweet shops who have jars of traditional sweets all from some generic, generally unheard of company, Suggitt’s stock sweets from all the famous, original manufacturers. As a Scot I am perhaps biased in my view that Buchanan’s is the best sweetie maker in the U.K. and to be able to stock up on their fantastic Buttermints (simply the best) and some Blackcurrant and Liquorice is always a real treat. And we had an ice cream! As ever, lovely service from a lady who knows and appreciates good sweeties.

Always the place to go when we fancy an ice cream. The best vanilla ice creal around always get a tub with a flake. The sit in snack bar is currently closed so we had take out to walk through the village with and look in the the shops.

We have had ice cream here several times over the years when visiting family in the area. Suggitt’s ice cream never disappoints. They only do home made vanilla but when it’s this good you don’t need any other choice. We were so pleased to revisit recently and enjoyed ice cream in a cone with a flake.

After literally just leaving your shop without an ice cream for my little boy! I thought I’d leave you a quick review to say how rude the elderly blonde lady is behind your desk. We followed all covid rules. Queued while she chatted to the lady in front of me for a while. When. My child said “oh I don’t know if I want sweets or ice cream, her reply was “well hurry up we have a queue outside. If just been in that queue myself, we’d been in your establishamebt second. What a rude nasty lady! I replied well I think we’ll leave the ice creams for today, her reply! Suit yourself! Always like a run out to here! Won’t again! How to ruin a great establishment

When we were picnicing by the river a local told us of an excellent ice cream shop. As an aficionado I had to look it up. Imagine my disappointment to find a (very good) sweet shop selling one flavour of ice cream. The texture was a little watery and thin. Certainly no Spurelli, Wheelbirks or other proper ice cream or gelato specialist.

I love Suggitts ice cream, it’s the one thing I really miss about lock down! I can’t wait for them to open again, just so that I can go and enjoy one again!!!

Old style sweety shop also serving their own homemade ice cream. December not exactly ice cream weather, but well worth it.

Been coming since I was a lad, so well ver 45 years, best ice creams around. If you visit Great Ayton it's a must. Best in summer when you can wander around.

We have been coming to Great Ayton for an afternoon out as a family since I was a child (25/30 years ago!) Tradition always was to feed the ducks and then have a Suggitt's ice-cream. Suggitt's has always been popular but now the queues are just outrageous! Even mid-week on a not particular pleasant day the queues are out of the door and several person deep outside. Thus the review has lost 1 star, but only because forced to queue for some time out in the cold! lol As well as selling their world famous icecreams, there are also a huge range of traditional sweets and other goodies to buy.

Made a large detour to be able to buy an ice cream sandwich here! (Have visited several times over the years, just wish we lived nearer!) Pros Simply tasty ice cream!! Quaint sweet shop Cons N/a Tips to visitors There is a dedicated Suggitts ices parking area if the on street parking is busy Tips to management Keep making the wonderful ice cream ! Would we visit again ? When in the area, of course!!!

We were in the area on holiday & seeing the queues of locals outside the shop was a good recommendation in itself!Inside was a blast from the past as not only to they sell ice creams (which were very cheap & very tasty!) but most of the shop was taken up with traditional sweets & hand made chocolates for sale.Despite being very busy on a sunny day, the 2 staff members worked as a well oiled machine ensuring that everybody got served quickly.The shop itself was spotless too!

Ice creams are a top seller here and well worth a try. There are a large variety of nice sweets and treats to chose from.

Suggits ice cream & sweet shop is as famous as the name of Captain James Cook who lived nearby as a boy. Almost every day, the queue for ice creams stretches out of the door. They also have a coffee bar which is popular with young locals.Don't miss it!

Passing through Great Ayton today and stopped off for an Ice cream treat after living in the area for years but having never tasted this famous brand, heard many good reviews before so had high expectations.We had two 99’s and two small tubs at a cost of £5.30 which I thought was reasonable, however the ice cream itself we found to be disappointingly not very special and in fact had a powdery texture to it.

Day out in Great Ayton today with the sun beating down we thought it would be a good idea for an ice cream.Came across shop which has the most delicious ice cream.Two 99's did the trick.Store is light olde world sweet shop with all manor of old fashioned sweets.What a great shop.Visit it you wont be disappointed.

Gorgeous day so went to Great Ayton to get an ice-cream. It's a bit pricey at £2.65 for a medium tub but nice for a treat. Lovely wooded area just over the road to sit and eat it.

My grand parents lived in Great Ayton and we would often visit suggitt's ice creams with them, it is a place full of lovely childhood memories and, once again, we were not disappointed. It's a lovely little shop and I would recommend it without doubt.

Called in at Suggits for an ice cream with my friend who remembered the shop as a child ( some five minutes ago ! ) Forty years ago to be precise . I loved the shop the staff the locals the layout and of course the ice cream. Everyone needs to try a Suggits Ice Cream

This is really an ice cream parlour and sweet shop. The Tea shop section is dire. So, happy to recommend the ices, a long established tradition for many.

Went with my son for an ice cream as a treat and the elderly lady who served me, picked up the chocolate flakes with her fingers and pushed them into the ice cream cornets!!! She had handled money prior to doing this so I said "Shouldn't you wear gloves to handle the food" ? She just laughingly replied "No".She further wiped her hands on her apron. Despite the fact the ice cream was nice we threw away the flakes and it totally spoiled our experience.

Been going to this shop since I was a toddler Can't visit Great Ayton without buying a 99 Best Ice Cream in Yorkshire

Ice Cream fab as always, been coming here from being very young and always when i can take my daughter for her ice crem there, always fab quality remembering that childhood taste. Lovely traditional shop and cafe . Love it thanks and dont change

We were visiting friends in Great Ayton who said we HAD to have Suggit's ice cream...so we did. Wonderful ice cream and loved the whole shop. Lots of great candies too!

We always visit here when in Great Ayton as the ice cream in my opinion is second to none.

Hard to find anywhere open for a much needed late afternoon cup of tea. This ice cream vendor has a few tables inside where you can sit in the dry and have a cuppa and cake. Very welcoming staff. Classic small village tea room.

Amazing ice cream that has never changed in many years. Fond memories of this part of the world, friendly warm people and gems like this must not be missed. Sit on a bench across the road and enjoy!

Cute little cafe and sweetie shop. Ice cream is superb. Great selection of old sweeties easy to find on the main street

Been going to Suggitt's since being a child..... 40 odd years!!! Superb hand made ice creams. Lovely cafe and great view across to the river Leven . Nice walk up to the waterfall.

What can I say I grew up on this ice cream when mr Suggitt had a van and went round the villages on a Sunday it was the highlight of the week as children now it’s the highlight of my visit to Great Ayton no matter what season I use have 99 best icecream I’ve ever tasted

This is a very popular shop with great ice cream made over the road by the owners as well as a large variety of sweets on offer and a small but dated tea and coffee area .

Called into Suggits Ice cream parlour for a treat lovely little shop and the ice cream is lovely even the dog enjoyed his

A very old established buisness lovely home made ice cream and a huge variety of old fashioned sweets and chocolates

I've been coming here since I was a small child 50 years ago and always call in when I am back in the area. Amazingly Suggitt's is a place that has not changed at all, it still has the numerous sweets just like when I was a kid and the ice cream is fantastic.

If you like vanilla ice cream this is your place. It tastes nice and does the job. Not cheap. Busy place so they must be doing it right. Can’t see me returning as I do like my ice cream with some flavoring.

Visited the shop on the recommendation of a friend, best ice cream in the UK I was told... it was indeed very good! Will be back in the summer - already made a date in the dairy (pardon the pun lol)

Learned to walk on the grass over the road. Very fond memories of coming here. Was always a big occasion and I still remember the excitement it gave me as a kid.

It never disappoints this place, lovely ice cream, old fashion sweets, the kidder jacks love this place, I love this place......who doesn't love this tiny jewel in Great Ayton crown, it's packed in the summer and you can see why when you are feeding your face with lovely local ice cream......keep up the good work.

We love this place, the unique taste of the ice cream is fab! We try and visit a couple of times a year for an ice cream and some sweeties!

Went here with a friend.When you walk through the door you see jars and jars of sweets...how shops used to be.Served by 2 lovely ladies...we had a cone with flake.We sat in because it was a cold day but this didn't stop our enjoyment of...

We visited here and had looked forward to some amazing ice cream, having read the reviews. It was all somewhat disappointing. Suggitt's is more of a sweet shop - there was no ice cream to be seen and when we asked if there was any and which flavours, we were told that 'he' only makes Vanilla. Still keen to try, we ordered a few scoops but in all honesty it really was nothing special at all.

Whenever you visit Great Ayton, you have to go to Suggitt's, no matter what the weather! Delicious, home made ice...

Whether you've cycled all day to get here or just been for a quick jaunt up Rosebery, Suggitt's is the...

It's something of a tradition to visit Great Ayton and have an ice-cream from Suggitt's and long may it continue....

We often visit here for an icecream each whilst in the area as they are a nice creamy vanilla flavour...

Simply the very best ice-cream in this area of N. Yorkshire. Worth a detour to swing by and seek out the local 99.

Once you try the ice cream you will be coming back for years. Most of the time there is a queue but worth it. You can sit in or takeaway. A beautiful waterfall across the road with a little sitting area and you can also feed the dusks.

Old fashioned ice cream parlour, any flavour as long as it is vanilla. It brought back childhood memories. My kids said the ice cream tasted like rice pudding but loved it.

We always stopped here on days out when I was a kid, for teh special ice cream. Still as lovely today.

Always have to call here for their award wining ice cream. Can remember their van parked in Stokesley in my childhood, and it is still as good.

A friend had told me she loves it here and suggested I try it. I popped over on a day off work and I honestly don't know what all the fuss is about. The cafe which I guess some would call vintage or retro just looks in need of a good scrub and modernisation to me. No access for wheelchair users or anyone with a pram and nobody over a size 16 would fit in the tiny booths. The sweet shop next door where they also sell ice cream isn't impressive either. Sells lots of old fashioned sweets which seem to be the in thing everywhere now. Got my ice cream and asked if they had any sauces or nuts etc to which the girl replied "we only do Flakes". Ice cream was cheap enough but only your bog standard vanilla ice cream. Nothing spectacular about it at all. I think the village the shop is based in and the general appearance of the shop gives people a taste of their youth maybe. Hence all the raving reviews. I however was not impressed and will be sticking to Pacittos when I want ice cream.

On this visit I restricted myself to the sweet shop, ignoring the cafe, and my marking reflects this. Quite simply, as a sweetshop this is top class. They have a great range of confectionary, including old childhood favourites, as well as very good ice-cream.Service is appropriately jovial.

the ice cream is still tasty but the flavour and consistency has changed a bit: It's rumoured to be made elsewhere now. sadly the cafe still attracts a crowd who can only converse in loud shouts, so I've stopped going in there.

Superb, since well as long as I can remember in the 1970s...Not changed a bit... Like walking into 1978 , lovely...

I tend to visit for an ice cream once a month as I have family in the area. The ice cream is amazing as always and the prices are very good compared to many other places!

If you are in Great Ayton, you must go to Suggitts for an icecream, it is simply the best. The staff are friendly and there is a cafe seating area and its an ideal place for all the family.

If you're after a frappucino or latte....forget it! But when a cup of tea is eighty odd pence and an ice cream at £1.15 who am I to argue??!!! It's real old school style of a type rarely seen out of small villages.....or the 1950's.

This is a proper old fashion sweet shop with the best flavoured icecream I have ever tasted. I got a medium tub and it was only 2-20 and it was worth a lot more than that, will go back there just for the icecream

Made to a secret recipe in the house over the road, genuinely one of the best vanilla ices I have ever had (and I've had many!) An added bonus is the wonderful sweets on offer. We bought licorice toffees!!

Ice cream is divine, if I was honest my life would be more content if rice pudding was an option. But that 60+ beaut behind the counter has got a bosom to die for so I will return

Had my first ice cream at Suggitt's 65 years ago and on a recent visit i called in with my family to have another one and it's still the best.

Lovely little cafe where you can always get a good cup of tea. We always love to visit and on leaving stock up with all our childhood favourite sweets.

...I last visited Suggitt's.It was a fantasy of all sweeties then and remains so.What a treasure trove of goodies!After Captain Cook's Monument and Roseberry Topping, treats to take home and savour. Some say 'retro', others call it 'vintage' but there is something heartwarming about a little paper bag filled with delights. Or three...

As most reviews will state - this is a good, old-fashioned sweet shop with a very good selection of old favourites (and any shop stocking Buchanan's Butter Mints is fine in my book). And to repeat that old review cliche - it's a real step back in time.The attached cafe is also a step back in time but is an example of when that isn't necessarily a good thing. The old Formica tables and narrow, plastic bench seating could be fine in a retro way - but retro chic doesn't work when the decor is simply the result of not being bothered to spruce the place up for the past 30 years.I will readily admit however that I have been in lots of old fashioned and tired cafes that I have rated highly because the food and/or service was good. That isn't the case here and how a previous reviewer could have waxed lyrical about "home made delicacies" is beyond me. Apparently you can get a sandwich or a scone, but other than that the food seemed to comprise of a motley selection of commercially produced buns and chocolate, so if you are looking for a decent bit of lunch this isn't the place to come.We only had drinks and here is the good news. A mug of decent tea for 90 pence is the sort of old fashioned stuff I can accept!

Called here while in the area. Tea and coffee, were reasonably priced, but coffee was instant. Shop had a good selection of sweets and chocolates etc. The ice cream from here was delicious, the best we had on the whole trip.

Lovely ice cream and a real treat, loads of sweets choice for everyone, lovely village to visit any time of the year, sit in area looks a little dated but get uself a good portion and stroll along the river leven......loads of wildlife and memories.

Popped in after having a leisurely day out over the summer months driving my classic car a Morris Minor saloon 2 door in Trafalgar blue and what a better way by having an ice cream walking around by the river watching the ducks etc very relaxing. Proper ice cream made in the old fashion way.

Proberly the best ice cream for miles around and a nice little cafe if you can get a seat. They make their own icrm dream which is lovely and creamy and soft, always have a cornet when I go to Great Ayton and sit outside watching the world go by to eat it yum yum yum.

Always when in Ayton go for a Suggitts ice cream almost a family tradition and have never been disappointed

this cafe has always been busy quees along the high street on a hot summers day . It is a village landmark people come from the town to visit this pretty village and have an ice cream.

A traditional sweet shop with cafe that make their own wonderful ice-cream!!!! As a family we are regular visitors. The sight of all those jars of sweets is superb!!!!

This is the place people recommend for great ice cream, home made. It's popular with visitors and walkers alike.A curious feature of the shop/cafe is the ice cream is only served form the counter at the far left as you step inside. You can't order ice cream from the small counter straight in front of you - that's for teas, coffees and other foods only.Very cheap tea and coffee prices here. Order a cup or mug. It's pretty fair for the price. The food the same.Perfect treat after a walk on the hills above the village or just as a pit stop if exploring the area by car, cycle or public transport

I could not believe the selection of my childhood favourite sweets, I was spoilt for choice, and at very reasonable prices. The cafe is a good pit stop for cyclists, and the ice-creams here are excellent

Stopped off here for an ice cream after walking with the kids up Captain Cooks Monument. Old world sweet and ice cream shop famous for its ice cream. Gets very busy on summer days and do it should. Great service always and the ice cream is out of this world. Great if you like old school loose sweets too! Recommended

Allways visit Suggitts, Ice Cream best in the area. Great Ayton is a loverly place ,feeding the ducks makes grand kids so Happy. Have a dozen visits a year.

I came here with my partner for a day out when it was incredibly warm. We had heard about Suggitt's previously and wanted to check it out ourselves. We weren't disappointed it was really good. The ice cream is cheap and really creamy. We will be visiting again.

Whenever we come home for a visit we always have to go through Great Ayton for a suggits ice cream and liquorice torpedos for my husband. Their ice creams are just delicious. They also have a vast selection of sweets. Brings back memories of your childhood

We stopped at Suggitts for an ice cream, and some sweets, this shop is exactly as I remember it from my childhood. Lovely ice cream and excellent service.

This place has not changed in 30 years or more. Formica tables and plastic benches with plastic wooden cladding. A gem. Best ice cream served in a cone a tub or a wafer sandwich. Coffee is instant so no waiting about. Step back in time and enjoy!

I have visited Suggitt's so many times throughout my life and it's always been a great experience. It is very popular with cyclists, walkers, and families having a day out. The ice-cream is always delicious. We paid £2.65 for a medium tub (which was a generous portion) with a flake in it.Over the road from the shop there is a beautiful waterfall where I like to sit and eat my ice-cream whilst watching the ducks swim. It's a very peaceful place.On sunny days there is always a big queue for ice-cream which is understandable as it has a very good reputation. Suggitt's also has an amazing selection of sweets and chocolates in jars behind the counter so if you have a sweet tooth, you have come to the right place!

I have been coming here for many years! The ice cream is the best I've eaten and I like the traditional choice of sweets too. We like to take our ice cream across the road to sit by the river when it is sunny. Definitely worth a visit for the ice cream!!!

Nice icecream but I agree with a previous review about terrible food handling practices. Each time I've bought an icecream from there I've not seen anyone wash their hands after handling money or doing other jobs. The last time I bought an icecream it started dripping as the woman was handing it to me, she wiped it away with her finger and then licked her finger. She handed me my change and immediately served my friend her icecream.

My partner said if your in Great Ayton you've got to have a Suggitt's ice cream, and it was indeed yummy in my tummy. Sweet old fashioned shop, loved it.

Visited Suggitt's for an ice cream on our visit to Great Ayton in North Yorkshire. This ice cream has the reputation as being one of the best in Yorkshire but I was not impressed by the product and the service in particular. After taking payment for our order the girl serving picked up the ice cream cones directly with her hands then put the chocolate flake in the ice cream by direct contact with her hands. This just isnt acceptable. Food should not be handled directly after handling bacteria loaded coins and notes. The ice cream had good texture and had good flavor with a hint of vanilla. What I didn't like and didn't expect was the unpleasant after taste.The interior of the shop is tired and many of the sweets are available for sale uncovered. The glass display cabinet used for the sweets was broken and a piece of glass had broken off to leave a very sharp edge. This is an accident waiting to happen.The owners really do need to improve their food safety practices urgently.

I love coming to Great Ayton for the I cream here. It's delicious and reasonably priced. You can also walk along the river while eating it or sit in the shop! Try it!

We visited Suggitts today and enjoyed their first class Ice Cream. No fancy frills added ( flavours. sprinkles etc. ) just excellent Ice Cream. We have visited Suggitts for years now and it never fails to impress us. We love the 1950's feel of the place, its position overlooking the Waterfall and the relaxed atmosphere. You can get coffee and tea at a reasonable price and a good plain sandwich. At busy times you have to join the queue to buy an Ice Cream or sweets and the small café can be full with locals, walkers or bikers. We love the chatter in the café, the banter can cause some smiles. We will be visiting again soon and hopefully we can buy our Ices on May 1st whist waiting to see the "Tour de Yorkshire."

Suggitts is well known and popular ice cream shop, but I was very underwhelmed by my experience. They only offer vanilla flavour ice cream. When I enquired as to whether the ice cream was gluten free and vegetarian the lady was unfriendly and unhelpful pointing to a worn ingredients list hidden under a display. The ice cream was nothing special and fairly expensive. I'll be giving this one a miss next time.

Suggitts home made ice cream is well known in the area -it is delicious! However the staff are usually on the grumpy and miserable side I am sorry to report! Some customer service training wouldn't go amiss!

love to take the kids here they love the icecream so do i ,its a lovley little place to go for a snack and a cuppa .

Iv'e been coming here since I was a kid. The ice cream is different from any other Iv'e tasted. There is only one flavor but why change something that's so great. There is also a little cafe here. Across the road is a beautiful waterfall and seating area. Always busy but you soon get served.

We come here for ice cream quite often and it is without doubt the best ice cream you can get, however sometimes the service leaves a lot to be desired with the staff a little 'miserable'You cannot help but return however, both for the ice cream and also for the selection of old fashioned sweets that you can buy there that you don't see anywhere else anymore.It is also in a fantastic spot with the waterfalls and many lovely walks to experience.

People come from miles around to buy ice cream which comes in 1 flavour and the cafe has not changed in the 30+ years I have lived here. V limited menu, some of the sweets are probably past their best but stick to the ice cream and it can't be beaten (if you like vanilla ice cream!)

Never get sick of coming here for our ice cream treats. After a little walk around Great Ayton nothing better than a stop at this little shop. Always treat ourselves, I love the tubs of ice cream always lovely and creamy, will definitely visit again and again and again and..........

Best little shop in North Yorkshire , home made ice-cream to die for, old fashioned sweet shop and a fantastic café serving home made delicacies

What a delicious ice cream they sell but what a great opportunity they have to make it fantastic if they refurbished the coffee shop. It's so drab and cheap and the coffee is terrible. It's been the same for years and years unfortunately.