The Bake-Well in Richmondshire

A small cafe big on taste! We sat in the bright sunshine opposite the Skeldale House of the TV series "All Creatures Great and Small." Order inside and then our lunch and coffees were delivered to us quickly. Great sandwiches and good coffees made for a delightful lunch stop while touring the Yorkshire Dales.

The only cafe in the village. We had coffee one morning and discovered that they did frozen meals to take away. We were not disappointed and they were excellent.

It's a shame to give anything other than 5 stars for this excellent cafe, because it really is great and I always pop in when visiting the area. My one and only complaint is about the fact they charge extra for soya or oat milk. What is the justification? The cost difference to them can't be much - and if it really was about the cost difference to the business then you would charge customers less who have their tea or coffee black, but you don't - so it can only be because you see customers who don't want or can't drink cow's milk as a bit of a money-making opportunity, which I really object to.

Askrigg found just off theA684 at Bainbridge. The Bake-Well is a small deli cum cafe. Parking is sometimes a challenge but a visit makes the effort worthwhile with a good range of baked goods and the best cream tea we have ever had. Also has outside seating.9

Lovely carrot cake and a nice pot of tea. The cafe is quite snug inside (seats 10) but there are tables outside. The only downside is that they have shut their customer toilet (I asked why and the assistant said that she didn't know) and tell you to use the one in the church hall, but it wasn't open when we visited.

Just called in for a couple of sweet treats to take home. Raspberry scone and blueberry/lemon/almond cake. Both delicious, five stars.

Excellent cafe. Ordered a takeaway afternoon tea when staying in askrigg. Plenty of variety, really nice sandwiches, sausage rolls and tray bakes. Good value too. So good we went back the following day. The bacon and egg sandwich and takeaway coffee were very good too .

Fabulous little coffee shop and deli! Open every day of the week (we took full advantage during our long weekend break in Askrigg 😉) Great coffee, delicious savoury and sweet treats and the best bacon roll I’ve eaten in years!

What a wonderful place. So welcoming and the food was simply Yorkshire gorgeous. Thank you. We will be back.

A great place to visit for a pie or cake to take away with a coffee. A delicious array of pies, pastries and cakes are on offer and the choice changes every day. There is a small inside seating area but with such good food on offer you will be lucky to get a seat! (But it is worth trying and they also have a larger café in Bainbridge) If the weather happens to be nice, there are also some tables outside. Highlight of our visits this week were the pork pies - a beautiful crisp thin pastry enveloping a firm, peppery and wonderfully tasty pork meat filling.

Fantastic cafe in Askrigg, not to be missed, eat in, take away, and supberd frozen meals, all well cooked and presented, staff all friendly and helpful, also own the Corn mill in Bainbridge, with a similar approach to professional working, we are using them throughout our holiday in the village

On way to Richmond stopped to pick up some treats the ginger cake was wonderful. Bought my usual picnic slice which is an absolute. Could have bought more but resisted; the banoffee cake looked good

We stopped here on a very rainy day in August and it brightened our day! The cafe has a lovely atmosphere and the food was wonderful. And the coffee.

Fabulous brownies to die for. We were so impressed that we took two boxes home as thank-you gifts for animal sitters!

We stopped by as a halfway point for a walk whilst on holiday. Highly recommend the Nutella crunch and the fruit scone, coffee was very good. Friendly staff and quick service.

My boyfriend and I visited while staying in Askrigg and we were not disappointed. We sat in and had a coffee and some food which was absolutely delicious! Then we bought a sausage roll, some cakes and fresh bread to take away. The lady behind the counter was so lovely and friendly. Honestly couldn’t rate this place higher, definitely recommend a visit if you’re in/ around Askrigg.

Unlike the pub at Bainbridge, which serves food all day, the King’s Arms at Askrigg stops lunch food at 2pm with no flexibility. So if you arrive at 2.05pm, as I did, the only option is a pie, sausage roll or sandwich from the Bake-Well next door, which you can bring back to the pub to have with your pint. I enjoyed my ham and coleslaw, the coronation chicken not so much.

The most delicious breakfast bun. All quality ingredients, with great coffee and tiffin. Cafe really busy, not surprised. Would recommend to everyone.

Out with friends and disappointed to find the Corn Mil (their other cafe) in Bainbridge closed but delighted to find the Bake-well open in Askrigg. We happily demolished a delightful quiche salad, a Coronation chicken sandwich and a packed meat pie all washed down with tasty coffees. It's a bit of an inconvenience not to have toilets available and so a quick visit to a nearby pub was called for! I'm going to hit the cakes next time!

Found right in the heart of Askrigg, the Bake-well is our go to bakers for both cake and take away lunch provisions. Sausage rolls and pies are simply sublime, cakes are moist, light, airy and very large. Always served with a smile and a cracking price. Couldn't recommend more.

Waiting for a bus after doing part of the James herriot way walk .ended up in the cafe .I ordered tea and carrot cake which was enough for to people. Absolutely excellent nice and moist very tasty .the rest of the cakes and menu looked great .Will definitely call again .

Gorgeous little tea room in Askrigg! A very welcome find when walking in the rain! There was a lovely choice of savoury dishes plus a huge range of delicious looking cakes! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Quite small inside and very popular so we...

Staff efficient and friendly, food excellent and at reasonable prices and the ambience is comfortable and welcoming. Do try the chicken, pork and stuffing pie; you may find that, like us, you have never tasted better.

I'm a convert to having chutney & a slice of Wensleydale cheese with my cheese scones! Why have I never thought of it before? Delicious scones & cakes, beautifully presented latte & a refreshing pot of Earl Grey tea was greatly enjoyed. Topped off by...

Called in on the off chance that we could get some lunch in the middle of a walk from Aysgarth Falls. Happy to report that the food and the service was excellent. I had the soup whilst my wife had quiche and salad. This is...

We didn’t utilise it as a cafe but purchased some of their excellence sausage roll and pork pie products whilst staying in a holiday cottage nearby. There’s not many shop of cafe options in Askrigg, so it is fortunate this is a very good one.

What a choice at the counter. Sausage roll was a must even though the pork pie looked good. Carrot cake was to die for as it was completely whole and uncut and the carrot cake icing was very thick and yummy.

The Bake-Well in the centre of Askrigg is a fantastic coffee shop, although calling it that doesn’t do it justice. Alongside coffee and cakes, you also have freshly baked bread, fantastic savouries (the pork pies are stunning) and a beautiful selection of homemade jams and...

Nice cosy cafe combined with deli- bakery. We didn’t actually eat anything but had a nice coffee and liked it.

Great beautifully decorated tea room in the heart of the village. Tables indoor and out. Coffee & hot chocolate spot on , cakes looked delicious. Waitress very helpful when sister struggled to open door leading to toilets.

Lunchtime visit on a very sunny October day. So we sat outside and enjoyed the experience of eating and people-watching. The service was excellent, as was the quality of the food.

A chance conversation ended with a recommendation that we call in at the Bake Well for cakes. Called in at lunchtime and bought raspberry scones and ate them outside in the sun. You won’t find better scones. Looked to be a super cake selection

We stayed in Askrigg for a few days and after checking other reviews we decided to check out The Bakewell for ourselves. The cafe is absolutely spotless and charming inside, really friendly team Serving you and most importantly food to die for Bacon rolls were...

Stopped by for brunch and weren't disappointed. Lots of tasty bacon in the rolls and a delicious chocolate brownie for pudding. Highly recommended

Toasted ciabatta with melted Wensleydale or Cheddar cheese and Yorkshire ham - super tasty and a very generous portion for less than £5. Thoroughly recommended, and much better value than the virtually identical (but markedly smaller) dish which I tried in nearby Hawes recently -...

Purchased items to take away, all cakes were of very generous portions and good value. A popular place for walkers to stop for refreshments.

I drove past this place en route to Richmond & stopped off the following day. This is a small cafe with both indoor & outdoor seating. It has a small but interesting menu with some daily specials I believe. We only had coffee & cake...

After a long walk, drop into Askrigg for refreshing tea and a tantalising selection of cakes at the Bake-Well tea rooms. Friendly staff, tables outside, parking on the street if you're lucky, or a car park only a short distance away. Lovely!

As soon as we walked in the door we knew the food was going to be good. The place is small but perfectly formed. I think it only seats 8-10 inside and there are 3 or 4 large picnic tables outside. The food looked delicious...

This shop and cafe is absolutely first class. Everything they produce is delicious. We have stayed in Askrigg several times and would not dream of missing a daily visit to The Bake- Well. The Fish Chowder for lunch is a treat not to be missed.

We had heard good reports about this place and finally got there as we were about to travel home. A fabulous selection of bakery products, especially cakes. Bought delicious sausage roll and pork pie which we took home. Lovely coffee and croissant. Friends had filled...

Stopped for a coffee and cake. Both were excellent. Had the lemon drizzle cake which was delicious. Saw other customers having late lunch or takeaway drinks and light meals. The restaurant also had fresh bread for sale. Space wise inside not that big and there...

Spoilt for choice in this shop from fresh home baked bread, home made sausage rolls and pies and the wonderful array of cakes and scones. The cafe is excellent as well as evidenced by the number of customers.

This little gem is located in a gorgeous village and the products amazing. Been calling in here for a while now and always great service. What’s even better is that they will post items to us when we’re not in the Dales, result! A great...

We stumbled on this excellent cafe walking through Askrigg on a long day's trek from Buckden to Hawes. We had excellent tea and cake and departed refreshed for the remaining 5 miles.

We stayed opposite and used this for take away three times. Afternoon tea after a long walk the tiffin was delicious. Two breakfast over two days. Bacon rolls made fresh. Staff were lovely and everything I ate here was delicious. If in Askrigg highly recommended,...

Great food including amazing cakes that I have not seen before. Coffee excellent in a warm tea room after a rainy walk.

We were staying in Askrigg and having a lazy day by the fire reading the papers and playing Scrabble. Lunch came in the form of delicious toasted ciabatta sandwiches (Wensleydale sausage, blue cheese and red onion and a classic BLT) and two very generous slices...

It started to rain just as we arrived in Askrigg and we were ready for lunch so this seemed a nice option. The menu is not huge but there are plenty of nice things and quite a variety to choose from. Everything we had was...

Great to see open again after short break. Carrot cake wonderful. Will have picnic slice tomorrow.Nice to see them busy

Stopped for a quick lunch on a Wednesday…. And we’re very glad that we did. Both of us had homemade pies & elderflower presse followed by coffee (just love the Thrush-egg colour cups). The pies alone would be worth coming back for.

Lots of choice. Homemade. Delicious. Lots of outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Gifts and cards for sale too

We went here for lunch over the Bank Holiday and we were all very impressed by both the quality and the quantity of the food. The vegetarian breakfast bap was bursting with flavour - halloumi, fried egg, mushrooms, and the halloumi sandwich with roasted peppers...

A lovely friendly welcome, and a great selection of good looking, sensibly priced food available. We sat outside, I had a Coronation chicken roll with salad. So much chicken in there! My wife had a very generous portion of Wenseydale cheese with salad. All washed...

Today we visited the Bake-well café in Askrigg and were pleasantly surprised. I drank a raspberry lemonade and ate quiche with chutney. The food was delicious and freshly cooked and staff were welcoming. Filled us up for a walk and will definitely come again if...

What a find. Delicious, freshly prepared food, served with a smile and didn’t break the bank either. If you come to Askrigg, a stop off here is a must. Can thoroughly recommend the Coronation Chicken, the Sausage ciabatta with Wensleydale cheese and chutney and the...

Tried the breakfast sandwiches today. Good quality sausage and bacon, great service. Nice coffee. Cakes looked delicious, just a bit early at breakfast time.

We visited in April on bikes just after lockdown began to ease, so the place wasn't operating at full capacity and seating was outside only but oh boy was it lovely. Great deli type lunch, very warm welcome and good tea and coffee. We went...

Askrigg is an easy walk, mainly across fields, from Bainbridge (our base for the week). We enjoyed our coffee and cake on an outside table. Also stocked up on bread, coffee etc. Excellent.

Well so glad we stopped for a coffee, the quiche was exceptional and the scones and traybake were fantastic. Staff were all friendly and very pleasant. The whole experience is a credit to the team. Will definitely be calling again

What a gem this is! Homebaked goodies galore and, from our point of view, great evening meals. We bought two lots of their frozen ready meals, took them back to our cottage over the road and they were simply brilliant. Outstanding quality for a fiver...

Went to Askrigg to look at the scenery used in All Creatures great and Small, unfortunately it pelted with rain so we opted for the teashop, very friendly and they do serve a pot of tea which appears to be never ending. Please visit the...

First time been able to come and on my hols took opportunity for the new Bakewell. Was wonderful and the service and welcome was excellent. So friendly and having a proper customer conversation. The food was excellent. I am back on hols in September and...

Everything on the menu is well priced and so delicious. A lot of thought has very obviously gone into the business. The new ciabattas are absolutely gorgeous, and the cake display always has something new to try. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Well...

We've walked over a couple times for lunch and every time it's so lovely. Their vegetarian breakfast buns are excellent, we love their coffee and they're always so lovely and friendly. They're super adaptive to dietary requirements and do great vegan and gluten free cake,...

I called in today, purely for a coffee after our walk. What a super little place, delicious tempting cakes and dishes on offer. Lovely staff. Perfect location directly opposite Skeldale House. Highly recommended

An excellent selection of high-quality and delicious snacks and sandwiches. I can recommend the cream-tea for a take-away (order it the day before) - kept us fed in various delights for the day and a good part of the following day. A small cafe, with...

Popped to Askrigg while on holiday in Leyburn & came across this beautiful place. Very friendly, food laid out beautifully with everything labelled. The Bakewell Blondie, Chocolate Orange Brownie & Sausage Rolls were amazing & the prices were so cheap for such top quality bakes....

Totally yummy everything. Sandwiches, pork pies, sausage rolls, cakes, coffee, teas - all beautifully presented and served by caring, engaging and thoughtful people. If you are in the area drop in for lunch. We also tried the frozen meals which were really lovely. I'm greedy...

We sat outside on an October afternoon and enjoyed the sun and the view. The food was so good and the price very reasonable. Can’t wait to walk in the area again to have the excuse to visit. Excellent service, food and location.

Oh I do love this place! Best coffee for miles and delicious scones and breakfast baps. Delicious soups too. Sitting outside on a sunny October morning all's right with the world. Staff all friendly and accommodating.

Cycled here from Leyburn, and had a well-earned lunch stop. Nice bacon roll for me and Coronation chicken for my wife, then particularly delicious cakes. Sat outside in the sunshine: there is no inside seating. The range of cakes, biscuits etc. was excellent. Very prompt...

We bought the 'deluxe box' for £ 20. in fact it was 2 large boxes packed with absolutely delicious goodies- great sandwickes, amazing raspberry scones, traybakes, sausage rolls, quiche, cake. kept 2 of us going for 3 days!. a fabulous find

Truly first class in every respect. We had tea and cakes in the day time and take away curries in the evening and all were brilliant! Don't miss this super tea room if you visit Askrigg.

We ordered a couple of frozen meals from here to have in the evening in our holiday cottage after a busy day walking and visiting friends in their garden. I had chicken and leek and my husband had beef in red wine sauce. I cooked...

Had no choice but to stop here as was having a diabetic event, once sorted we decided to stay for lunch. They are in a perfect position, in an old village, it was perfect, we need to go back when in that area,

Just spent a week in the area. We have had four seasons in one week. Lovely sunshine and wet and cold conditions. Thank heavens we came across this oasis of warmth and taste. Beautiful frozen meals to warm you up in the evening( chilli excellent)...

Lovely home cooked food, excellent tea and friendly service. A fantastic place at the end of a long hike.

Great lunch in the Bake Well on our way to see the waterfall in Askrigg. Lovely ham roll, with warm filling home made soup and a delicious coffee. Very friendly staff and excellent Covid 19 precautions. I would definitely recommend for a lunch time treat...

Bake well is a great place to visit when in or passing through Askrigg. Sit outside and watch the world go by or sit inside the delightful cafe. The food is delicious, wholesome and reasonably priced. A good selection of home bakes, sandwiches and pie...

We’d seen the cafe didn’t allow dogs, fine by us and for obvious reasons. We phoned in a breakfast and coffee order. Very friendly staff. Picked up 15 mins later. Ate outside on the tables. Breakfast sandwiches were delicious and at the right price. Staff...

Don't leave the Dales without visiting the Bakewell for some traditional home-baked goodies or you'll be missing out on an indulgent taste sensation which doesn't break the bank. There's always a large variety of tempting scones and traybakes - in all flavours, and at least...

We used to come here as often as we could when it was Humble Pie and were sad to see that business close last year. Imagine our delight when we found a new business had opened here. We popped up for lunch a few days...

Earlier this year a young couple (one worked previously as Chef next door at the Kings Arms) took over the running of this perfectly positioned cafe. The Bake-well is great. Lots of choices of homemade scones, traybakes and cakes. Another plus is their freezer stacked...

Lovely service and food. Visited for the first time and plan to visit again. We had the soup and sandwiches.

We called into Askrigg and had a lovely lunch at the bake well homemade food friendly staff what could be better If you are in the area call in and find out for yourself you will not be disappointed

Tea and cakes on a rainy Saturday afternoon - the carrot cake was excellent, the tiffin intensely chocolatey. The breads and quiches looked good although we didn’t try them. Well worth a visit