The Cocoa Tree in Ryedale

Popped in here for a bit of lunch after visiting the Castle, it was busy but the service was both swift and friendly. Really enjoyed the food, I had the Steak Burger the wife had a Tuna Sandwich, both excellent sized portions and freshly made, great value for money I thought and I could be a honoury tight Yorkshireman so I'm told. Only slight drawback for some was that it was a bit crowded but not overly so. Would definitely go again if back in the area, recommend it to anyone for a swift bite to eat.

Visited Helmsley and had earmarked The Cocoa Tree based on reviews. We stopped by earlier in the year but we were late afternoon arrivals and the Cocoa Tree was cleaning down around 4pm. But, Mark did kindly do us a couple of hot chocolates and these were great and very reasonably priced. Whilst waiting for our drinks we had noted the menu, so we planned to return another time on a future holiday, for a full lunch. Two months' later, we returned to Helmsley for a lunch and we were not disappointed. We opted for a sausage soft roll (brioche style) with caramelised onions and it was amazing. I was anticipating a small roll but this was a lovely soft brioche style sub accompanied with a side salad, slaw and crisps. It was filling and tasty. In October 2024 we had 2 x sausage subs (with side salads) and tea for 2. Our bill came to £22 which we considered to be very reasonable given the quality, taste, portion sizes and comfort. We had a pot of tea for 2 which was more than sufficient. Seats are comfortable which is nice and an improvement on hard plastic chairs I have found so often in other cafes I have visited. Atmosphere is very pleasant, there is gentle music in the background and the front of house chap Mark (?) and Julie (who works magic in the kitchen) makes for a great combination. It gets busy and yet we did not feel rushed or pressured to surrender our table. Well behaved dogs are welcomed indoors. We had a lovely time and we shall visit again when we are next in town.

Beautiful little coffee shop in an offshoot of Helmsley. Great hosts as you’re welcome instantly and made to feel right at home! Wonderful coffee, nice and cosy spot, especially when it’s tipping it down outside!

We came upon this cafe while searching Helmsley for somewhere to eat. Having looked at a lot, hotels, cafes, Italian restaurant etc. we decided this filled the criteria we wanted, a good choice of menu, clean, tidy & popular with really competitive prices. 2 of us had quiche of the day ( broccoli & cheese) served with jacket potato, salad, coleslaw & crisps, it was an ample plateful which we couldn’t finish. Our husbands went for the cheeseburger with bacon, served with chips, salad & coleslaw. Both said their meals were delicious too but my hubby struggled with the amount of food. The portions are extremely good so I would recommend going when you are really hungry. It appeared that it was run by husband & wife team, wife cooking & husband serving, clearing & cleaning tables & making drinks. We were there about an hour, with a busy turnover of customers, some not getting in at all, approximately seating for 22-24 so timing is crucial, we bagged the last 2 pieces of quiche, which was lucky, so be warned.

Thank you for lunch, food was so nice, quick and well presented. Lovely friendly service, you made us feel so welcome. Thank you.

Súper little place. We had homemade tomato soup served with a large bread roll followed by a huge Chelsea bun for me and a blueberry and lemon scone for him all washed down with a fine cup of Yorkshire tea served with a delicious ginger biscuit on the side. It’s a small eating area upstairs only seating about 8 or 10 people but if you’re lucky enough to get in you’re in for a treat 😁

A lovely little cafe in the quaint town of Helmsley. Plenty to do in the area and lots of cafes to choose from, but this one stood out. The food is delicious, home-made and comes in huge portions! Dog-friendly inside and out - highly recommend!

We did a long walk from the Abbey to get to town and then randomly walked around until we found somewhere that looked nice to eat (there are many places in town but the menu here is what appealed to us) Nicely decorated small cafe. Varied menu (and all the food we saw going past us looked very nice) I got the beef burger with cheese. The beef had a nice taste and was cooked nicely. Came with a ridiculously large amount of cheese (which was very messy to eat, but also very welcome!) in a lovely fresh brioche bun. Came with plenty of well cooked thick chips and lots of fresh salad/coleslaw. My wife got the lemon berry sundae. Also a large portion (never an issue with ice cream!) and had lovely lemon curd ice cream as well as strawberry ice cream. With plenty of raspberry coulis and some wafers. Prices were good (especially for the portion sizes) and the staff were really nice and friendly. They had a good looking selection of cakes and other treats, but by the time we'd eaten our food there was no room left for anything else! Would highly recommend this place.

Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Has a great homemade menu, afternoon tea is a must! Would be happy to visit again

We visited the cafe again today for yet another cream tea. Those scones are to die for and have to be the best we've ever tasted. The proprietor is very attentive and friendly, who also comes from the same town as me! So from one Stocktonian to another, it was nice to chat with you and we will visit your cafe again soon.

Our favourite cafe in Helmsley, friendly service and lovely food, the cream scones are amazing, always a pleasure to visit

It was our 1st time at cocoa Tree but will certainly return. Very friendly staff food was lovely and arrived very quickly. My partner had Cumberland sausage sandwich and I had cheese and onion toasties,served with salad crisps and coleslaw certainly recommend

Beautiful coffee shop situated in the heart of Helmsley The coffee shop was clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly We were served one of the best coffees we have ever had!! I had cappuccino cake and the hubby had lemon cake, both were delicious! We highly recommend a visit to The Cocoa Tree if you are visiting Helmsley!

Visited Helmsley for the day with our dog and stopped in here for some lunch. Having been here before we knew the jacket potatoes were excellent as they have a potato oven. My wife ordered the one with beans and I had the cheese one. He gave the option of having the cheese melted which I took and it was perfect. Mine arrived with a nice side salad and coleslaw. My wife said her baked beans one was very nice and it had a very generous portion of beans. We also had a pot of decaf tea between us. Unlike other cafes they had given the bag a bit of a steep to ensure that when the tea arrived it was ready to pour. Overall the food and drink was excellent and great value for money. It was a lovely atmosphere and they were very friendly to us and our large dog. It was like being part of a family. Have been before, will come again.

2nd visit to this cafe and again it didn't disappoint. Its a very welcoming atmosphere and the menu is classic and varied with good sized portions and value for money. Its dog friendly and there is enough space between the tables as well. Well worth a visit if you are in the area

Doing Yorkshire proud. Fantastic cake, lovely tea, great hospitality with a very warm welcome. Dog friendly too!

Popped in today 16th Dec for a break had cheese scone and toasted tea cake lovely little spot will be back again

Visited Helmsley on a cold and wintery Tuesday and found a very warm welcome at the Cocoa Tree. The interior is bright, airy and very nicely decorated and furnished. The cafe serves a good selection of light meals, sandwiches, cakes and deserts. We had home made soup, baked potato with cream cheese and smoked salmon, served with a side salad. Then we had the Discovery fruit cake, made with apricots, ginger and brandy and served with a slice of Wensleydale. All was delicious and the owner was extremely friendly and helpful. Highly recommended. Would definitely return.

Went in today 28/11 for lunch while staying at a nearby hotel. I had Tuna & cheese jacket potato & my husband had a bacon baguette. Both dishes were of a huge size & absolutely delicious. The owners are lovely friendly people. They have many returning customers & the cafe was full the whole time & so many people came after us who couldn’t get seated. Prices every reasonable

We visited with friends for coffee which was excellent so much so that we returned for lunch which was again excellent. The surroundings are light and airy with really comfortable chairs. We were spoilt for choice from the menu and specials boards everything sounded delicious. The staff were all friendly and efficient and the food was superb. The star dish was the “Discovery fruit cake with Wensleydale cheese”. A special thank you for looking after us so well today.

Excellent food and service. Owners friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere with brilliant decorations. We all had quiche for lunch which was tasty, big portions of chips, salad and coleslaw. Excellent value for money.

I’m rather embarrassed to say, I’ve lived in the area for over 15 years and have only just found this gem of a cafe!! Friendly, good selections, good timing for orders coming out. Cumberland Sausage baguette …… lush!! Will defo be back after slapping myself for not visiting sooner!

We visited the Cocoa Tree in this lovely small town to get something to eat following a recommendation at our Airbnb nearby. With two dogs in tow the cafe was properly dog friendly. The owners were really welcoming including a sausage treat for the dogs. The dogs enjoyed it so much we ordered sausage and onion baguettes which came with a side salad and slaw. Filling, tasty and good value. We’ll definitely go back again when we’re next in the area.

An amazing little cafe, such a warm family feel. Truly impressed with the food and the presentation. Quality extremely good. Would definitely stop here again 👏👏👏

Excellent food and always a friendly service. One of our favourites to visit. Huge choice of food. Would highly recommend

Wow ... a real little hidden gem. After a visit to the Birds of Prey Centre nearby we dropped in for lunch. 4 of us each had something different off the menu. The service was fantastic , food came on time, beautifully presented , really fresh and reasonably priced. All the tables were in use and quickly cleared. Clearly the staff are passionate about good food and a great atmosphere. Thankyou !

Wow! What a find. Absolutely the best sausage baguette - EVER. Staff were tops, food so delicious. If we come back to England, this is a must repeat.

We stopped here on our way to our cottage, and enjoyed it so much we stopped again on the way back. Very warm and friendly welcome and very dog friendly. The coffee was excellent as was the bacon baguette. My wife chose a cheese scone which was delicious. Well worth a visit.

What a little gem, lovely decor, very reasonable prices,we had a coffee and scone delicious, fresh brewed coffee, just a few tables so doesn’t get overly busy, would choose this again over all others in the area

We were delighted to find this lovely attractive tearoom (with very comfy seats!) and had a cappuccino each plus two cheese scones which were served with a smile. The scones were delicious and we will definitely come here again on our next visit to Helmsley.

Visited for lunch with our dogs, lovely cafe and so accommodating, the gentleman was so friendly, lunch was perfect and generous portions, we will definitely be back when we visit again

Fab little cafe, not a chain which is what we prefer. Made us feel very comfortable with our almost 2 year old and offered to amend her order to make it more toddler suitable. Food was lovely, milkshakes fab too. Will definitely be back!

A happy and welcoming space - delightful decor; lovely warm welcome; delicious food and enormous portions! We'll be back with the children for waffles in the summer.

We have visited before but a while ago and decided to come back again.. this time with my one year old! Even though they have no child facilities they were more than happy to let us have the pushchair inside and very friendly! Absolutely delicious food and lots of it. Only one man taking orders/serving but was doing a fab job and weren’t kept waiting long for anything at all! Sadly too full to try a pudding but they sounded amazing! Thankyou so much

Stopped here for lunch for my mothers birthday. Food really lovely the steak burger beat me - a very healthy (big) portion. Owners really friendly and definitely have the Yorkshire banter 😊

Thought it was about time I wrote a review, me and my friends visit here all time the service from Mark and Julie is excellent and very welcoming, the food is always of top quality with generous portions I have never had anything bad here...

This is a small cafe with only 6 tables. When we arrived there were only 3 tables being used. We sat and waited to be offered a drink but there was only one man taking orders and he couldn’t seem to be able to cope...

Excellent cafe. Great selection of food and really friendly service. Meals came quickly and we're really tasty. Would highly recommend.

The welcome and service from the gentleman was first class But the may and fruity special cake with wensledale cheese was extrordinary, unfortunately we had the last two pieces or ------!

Popped in for a cuppa and snack. Owners were warm and welcoming as soon as we walked in. Relaxed atmosphere, food was excellent, service ‘spot on’, (and she magicked up some mushrooms for my bacon butty!!!) Felt like we were returning customers but was our...

Called in for cake/coffee and wasn’t disappointed. Great on both counts. Excellent/friendly service into the bargain

Visited this long standing cafe in Helmsley and ordered cream tea for 2 which was ample and excellent in quality and price!

On a recent day out to Helmsley after trying most of the other coffee shops we decided to try the Cocoa Tree cafe and I am so pleased we did. From the moment we entered the tearooms, we were greeted by a very warm yorkshire...

Most Excellent! You know when you feel it's right, well this has everything, great Atmosphere, Lovely Helpful Staff and Amazing food. I can't recommend this place enough if you visit Helmsley.

Came across this little gem quite by accident. When you are new in town and choose a place to eat, sometimes you’re lucky, sometimes not with you’re choice. This little tea shop/cafe is a little gem. Quaint, comfortable, good humoured, spotlessly clean. The menu is...

Popped un for a spot of lunch with my 2 chihuahuas. The owner and staff were super friendly in this cosy cafe... and made my dogs welcome. The menu was difficult to chose from as ot all looked super. The cakes on the counter will...

Lots of choice of places to eat in Hemsley but I doubt you’d find a better one than this !! Excellent food, generous portions and a great ambience - what more could you ask for ?

I just happened on to this place walking around Helmsley. I enjoy a quiche and salad lunch. Also shared a table with a local couple that were very pleasant.

We sat in the cocoa tree for a couple of hours as we were a family group of four who hadn’t met each other for a few months. We were never rushed even though we must have been taking up a table & felt very...

Visited the cocoa tree on a recent visit to Helmsley, there were loads of cafes to choose from but glad we picked this one. A lovely little place and friendly staff. We had latte and cream scone, the latte was really nice and the scone...

Visiting Helmsley we decided to go for some lunch. There are a few places to choose from but my wife opted forThe Cocoa Tree. I am pleased she did as we had a really good experience. It was right at the busiest period but we...

What a fabulous little find. On an exploring trip we all stumbled across the cocoa tree cafe in Helmsley. Not only was it cool, which in the extreme heat was a pleasant relief but it was everything you would want for a relaxing lunch with...

Gorgeous, quiet little find that served sensational scones and milkshakes. Staff were lovely and the atmosphere was peaceful and calm. The prices were surprisingly low given the quality, we expected and would have happily paid more, especially if it secures the future of this establishment....

This little gem is like a warm blanket on a cold day. It was reassuringly busy, but with excellent service and you just knew the owners really cared. The ice cream was out of this world and the portions huge, yet really good value for...

Great tea shop good cuppa and very helpful chap on which ice cream sundae to consume. Have to say the Chocolate Sundae was enormous as he said. It was delicious and would have loved a return visit to make sure it was as yummy as...

This little cafe is big on friendly, efficient service and serves excellent food. If it’s full - it often is! - just ask the owner to keep a table for you. ….and our grandson was delighted with the extra scoops of ice cream that the...

On a week break to North Yorkshire we were in Helmsley visiting the castle ruins. Walking through the village we were looking for coffee shop and after a quick check on the Tripadvisor app we still had a choice of many establishments. We decided on...

Stopped off today for light snacks and refreshments. Spotless and cute inside with fabulous array of sandwiches , quiches and cakes . My discerning parents loved their ham and cheese toasties served with salad,crisps and beautiful coleslaw. I had a tuna mayo sandwich ( really...

We visited Cocoa Tree for lunch today. The nicest sandwiches we have had in a long time. Lovely bread, generous fillings and a very nice salad . And very good value too. Thank you

Lovely little cafe, to be honest there are so many cafes in Helmsley, we were pleased with our choice. A nice homely feel. We ordered a cheese/ham baguette and millionaire’s cake. Both fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and welcoming. We would recommend

Great little cafe, nicely done out, friendly staff, and the food was really good - good portion sizes, fresh and tasty!

Fantastic little CAFE which did an excellent salad with quiche. It’s not a surprise the butterscotch and walnut cake is a bestseller! The staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough to help. In March in a warm and enclosed space it might be an...

We popped in as we were passing, family of four, and were seated quickly. Staff were friendly, attentive and even when my mother mis-ordered (entirely her fault) they kindly offered to make her an alternative at no charge; certainly above and beyond. Food was delicious,...

Lovely food and atmosphere and great simple tasty food and lots of it 👍 also it’s dog friendly so a double bonus for us 😉 well worth a visit

Stopped for lunch. Coffee, cake and sandwich all lovely, and friendly staff! Thank you for a nice lunch!

Lovely clean cafe excellent food and coffee. Very welcoming and friendly to humans and dogs. Worth a visit

Lovely cafe with fabulous food. The service was excellent and the freshly prepared food was served in a timely manner. Would highly recommend

Small Cafe/Tea Room With Tasty snacks & patisseries Staff very attentive & friendly. We have visited several times & find as well as visitors the cafe has a regular local clientele.

Seeing the sign that said Dog Friendly was the 1st plus point for us and the experience after that was a bonus. We ordered jacket spuds and as they still had 10 mins left to go, we decided to have 2 rounds of toast and...

We entered this cafe thinking it was the next door establishment. However we are glad we did. Nice decor and friendly staff. I went for the steak burger and the wife went for the quiche. They don’t do small portions which works fine for me....

If you love Jacket Spuds stop here If you like Tuna Mayo pull up a chair If Sweetcorn is your thing, think again, the owner 'doesn't like it so doesn't offer it" Had to Laugh Quick Service, nice portions, pleasant folk.

Have called in here on two recent visits to Hemsley - glad we did. On this occasion we shared an excellent cream tea - lovely scones, jam, clotted cream and tea fotr £9.95. It's quite a small cafe, and popular.

Popped into Helmsley on the way home from Go Ape and couldn't resist the fresh treats on offer. Tea with a cheese scone and a slice of chocolate cake with a strawberry milkshake made with ice cream, (which took me back to childhood). Absolutely delicious...

We popped in late afternoon to have a late lunch with our 5 and 7 year old. The food was really lovely but what was even better than that and would make us go again was how friendly and personable the staff were. They couldn't...

We visited here a few days ago and just popped in here for a coffee.and a snack. We were greeted very warmly by the owner, and were given our choice of table. The coffee, scone and toasted tea cake were all lovely, but the friendly...

Went for lunch with my daughter today and the service is excellent. We had s short wait for a table but oh yes it was worth the wait. Hygiene impeccable the staff brilliant the food unbelievable absolutely beautiful. Baked potatoes done in a real potato...

Best place in helmsley to eat by far! Our party had the burger, toasted sandwiches and jacket potato. All were absolutely delicious. Service was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. Great choice of drinks and food. We will be back!

Called into this lovely cafe during a visit to Helmsley & Rievaulx and so glad we did - it deserves the great reviews. The staff explained they were busy and there may be a little wait to be served as they usually have 4 working...

Small cafe and felt cosy and friendly, had to wait a couple of minutes for a couple to leave to get a seat, waitress cleaned table imeadiately as they left. Quiche was delicious and couldn't resist following it with some of the delicious looking cake....

The Cocoa Tree was quite busy when we got there at about 12.45. It’s cosy but comfortable with lots of fun little signs around. We got a nice warm welcome from the staff. The menus were dotted around on big chalk boards with a fab...

Called in for lunch....really good. Great food, great service in a small, but lovely cafe. Will definitely return!

Excellent sandwiches and coffee. Service was really good, despite it being really busy. Very friendly and welcoming

We came across this super cafe while walking around Helmsley and what a fantastic find. Very friendly lady who took our order and also the gentleman who brought us our food and drinks. The coffee was first class and really hot , not like some...

We were shown to a table courteously and were given time to choose our food. The atmosphere was great. Our granddaughter, celebrating her 11th birthday and who needs a gf diet, had plenty of choice. There was no problem with gf, as there is in...

We had just completed the Rievaulx Abbey - Helmsley Castle walk and so we decided to treat ourselves to a cream tea in Helmsley. The Cocoa Tree was THE perfect choice. A cream tea for two was absolutely delicious, beautifully served and the pot of...

Stopped here for tea/coffee as it was dog friendly and already turned away from other places in the area. It was lovely. Excellent tea and coffee not to mention the superb cakes. Absolutely delicious 5*. Very friendly staff and beautiful clean cafe 🐶🐶🐾 Thank you...

Excellent value, called in for breakfast at around 10.30 am ordered bacon sandwich, large sandwich with salad and crisps, excellent value. Also called in for afternoon tea, clotted cream with scone and strawberry, tasty and so cheap, service was excellent, you can eat inside or...

Visited for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic and remembered why this is our favorite cafe in Helmsley. We don't come from the area but received a personal welcome back from Mark and Julie who own and run the Cocoa Tree. They...

Wondered why there was hardly anyone in when a few doors down cafe was packed. I soon found out! I was lured by a sign of Special coffee. Hmmm paid £2.80 odd and had to leave it. it was like white water -terrible. Nice chap...

Staggered to the Cocoa Tree after the walk to & from Rievaulx & had a lovely cup of tea from a really friendly patron. So the next day when heading out for morning coffee The Cocoa Tree was our first choice. Again really friendly staff...

Lovely staff, really nice quickly little place. Tiny menu! Food was decent, nothing to shout about not bad. Would like to see more options

Called here today after reading previous reviews. I am so glad we did. The service was excellent and the food was extremely good. We ordered cheese and ham baguette, proper butchers ham, tuna jacket potato and quiche. They all came with a lovely fresh salad...

We came here for lunch and had a beautiful meal. I had the quiche and salad and it was delicious and really good value for money.

My family and I (plus little doggy 😊), recently visited this lovely little cafe. We found the menu full of a variety of delicious dishes. Me and the wife plumped for quiche and I have to say it was one of the nicest pieces of...

Having read good reviews we just had to go! We go to Helmsley a lot and compared to the last two (very) local coffee shops found this place : fairly priced, friendly (smiles and efficient) relaxed and the quality, quantity and presentation of the food and drink .... absolutely perfect!Great service and surroundings! We can't wait to go again... there is nothing they can do to improve as far as we are concerned. My husband (Yorkshire) is not known for tipping - but he did so willingly and happily (without an anaesthetic !!!)Highly recommend this place. free wi-fi, clean, covid aware, - and a large americano £2.70 large bacon baguette, crisps, side salad and coleslaw £5.99 - free wi-fi - we were stuffed and happy.Thank you for a lovely start to our day out - and restoring our faith in eating out.

A very friendly & welcoming little tea room, which felt very covid safe. The most delicious & light scones with clotted cream and gorgeous brownies, ice cream etc.. will definitely be back when we’re next in the area!

Went for lunch Monday 11th. We both had quiche one with broccoli and one with ham. Came with salad, homemade coleslaw choice of chips or jackets. All food was excellent coffee was very nice. The gentleman serving was very helpful nothing too much bother. Excellent service and price. Social distancing adhered too sanitizer on entry and every table. Highly recommended

Coping with social distancing very well with hand sanitiser as you go in and on each table (not there are a lot now!).Very warm welcome, good menu choice at reasonable prices. Friendly owners who make you feel at home.They also allow dogs in which is always a bonus!Try it, you won’t be disappointed

Excellent food and friendly service well priced. Would highly recommend. Very small seating area but Covid measures good.

Fab place, very friendly welcoming staff and were brill with the children. Gorgeous deserts, I had a cream tea and it was one of the best scones I've had. Definitely would recommend to all. Would definitely go back again when we are in the area