The Fiddle Drill in East Riding of Yorkshire

Was waiting for our children on a D of E practice and was told about this cafe so visited for coffee and cake. Great coffee, setting and even found a vegan cake. IF in the area would visit again. great find.

The Fiddle Drill is a frequent stop when walking a circular route along the Yorkshire Wolds Way or wondering along the Hudson Way from Kiplingcotes Station to Goodmanham last week I did the latter with my sister. On reaching the cafe the menu had changed & prices have risen quite a lot. I chose the poached eggs on ciabatta with a latte, not sure if the bread was ciabatta as it was wholemeal but it was a thin small slice, most cafe's give you two slices for the same price or cheaper and the latte was nearly £4 for a relatively small cup, yes it's lovely coffee but expensive for size, I had same size in Manchester from an independent cafe & roastery, it was £3! We will still visit but maybe not as often.

We go for lunch to the Fiddle Drill a few times a year as it’s a half way point on a Market Weighton/ Goodmanham circular walk. I must say we’ve never been disappointed with the service or the food. Today was no exception, arriving 15 minutes early for a 1pm reservation, four of us were happily shown to our table (actually given a choice), you choose your meal and pay at the counter. Despite being busy, at one time all indoor tables were occupied, our food arrived quickly. My wife, although not coeliac, finds that a GF diet suits her digestive system and opted for a gf Brie and cranberry panini, two others had the same with standard ciabatta. All three thought the food was excellent. My pesto chicken salad was great, very, very tasty and not a skimpy portion by any means. My only comment would be that the salad was rather oily with the pesto and maybe added dressing and could be not to some folks taste. But I loved it. We will be going back to work our way through the menu. Thanks for a great lunch.

We were a party of twelve for lunch, we had a fabulous time here. Some of the party were late and the staff were wonderful saying it wasn't a problem at all. The food was fabulous and so fresh, the staff were really helpful too. I do visit here regularly and will continue to do so. I cannot fault it

My husband & I walked to Goodmanham from the bus stop on the 1079 at Arras Farm. We both chose from the specials board and sat outside. The lunch was absolutely delicious. We had the seared steak open sandwich with mushrooms and salad & a chicken & mango wrap with mayo & salads. Flavoursome & beautifully cooked. I cannot recommend highly enough. We both had a slice of banana cake with a pot of tea before walking onto Market Weighton.

This is a delightful cafe in a beautiful, rural location. We had “ The Drill” - a delicious breakfast with local ingredients. Very friendly, professional staff. Highly recommended.

large pot of tea, bacon sandwich and apple cake. Good value and lovely food. Apple cake delicious. staff friendly and professional. Great place.

Stumbled upon this little gem on a walking route on a Sunday afternoon. It was 3.35pm and we did a quick Google to see if we could grab a cuppa anywhere and The Fiddle Drill popped up but they closed at 4 so made mad dash and they were very welcoming. Had a super mug of Yorkshire tea with amazing cake! There was no urgency for us to be out at 4 (despite them saying they had been very busy that day and I expect couldn’t wait to go home). Lovely friendly staff and service and very reasonable prices. Highly recommended. Well Done ladies. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Just called in at this lovely place and had the most amazing Asian chicken salad. Complments to the chef! A change from the same old. same old.

We regularly visit the Fiddle Drill for coffee but decided to try the Christmas tapas this year. What a delight it was! Lots of little Christmassy tasters, savoury and sweet, all served in the beautiful barn conversion by lovely staff. Only disadvantage is not having opted for the glass of Prosecco option, which I definitely will next time. Thanks very much to everyone involved. It was a perfect way to get into the festive mood.

We always stop here for brunch when out walking or cycling the Wolds. Lovely food, locally sourced - great venue where you can either sit inside or out and your bikes are safe. Really friendly staff too...really recommend.

Having walked the Goodmanham to Longsborough circular The Fiddle Drill was a star find. We opted to enjoy our tea and cakes sat in the winter sun. The cafe is welcoming and clean. Our cakes, a Ginger iced sponge and Rhubarb crum slice were delicious. We loved the mini milk bottle and huge teapot of Yorkshire tea. The Fiddle Drill is high on our list to revisit!

I used to frequently visit FD when I lived in hull and was cycling over this way. Now I have moved to within a few miles of FD I rarely visit, however I planned my cycle ride so I would return home via goodmanham and treat myself to a sandwich and coffee from here. It was really busy so I understood there wasnt a table inside but I just needed to warm up. The woman wasnt very accommodating until I said it doesnt matter I'm nearly home. I was annoyed as I hadnt eaten and cycled 40miles to get to FD to be told I couldn't warm up inside. Sorry FD but you have lost my custom now. I understand you were busy but to not let me stand and warm up for a bit

Found this little gem on our first afternoon and we were so pleased we did... we had homemade quich and salad and it was amazing! Excellent coffee and we had breakfast on our last day which was brilliant.

It's been a fair few years since I was last here, but in the last 6-8 weeks I've visited 3 times. Lovely staff, great service & food, can never fault it and inexpensive. First stop with hubby after we had finished a 8 mile walk, then my sister and I stopped for a coffee & cake on way back after walking round Londesborough, 3rd stop was on Friday after we had walked along the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Market Weighton to Goodmanham via Londesborough, we fuelled up with bacon sarnies £4.20 and they were delicious and no skimping on the bacon! & coffee before heading back to Market Weighton. Highly recommend.

What a find. Friendly Helpful staff. They could not have been more so. Food and Drinks good and served very quickly.

Great food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. The only reason I have given 3star review is their change in policy on allowing dogs inside. The area is a walking/ cycling area. A lot of dogs attend with their owners. This policy is ok at this time of year when the weather is nice enough to sit outside but what happens later on in the year. I’ve used this tea rooms several times during walking with my dog but given the new policy we will have to find somewhere else to walk with a dog friendly cafe.

Excellent service. Staff so friendly and helpful .....incredibly so. Had delicious hot sandwiches. Gorgeous sausages!! So tasty.

We tried this place as an alternative to the awful cafe in market Weighton. It's a very pleasant place and nice inside. We only had afternoon tea and it was all very good. However, i thought that nearly a tenner for a tea and a coffee and a couple of small fairy cakes was well overpriced.

Limited menu but the lunch we had was lovely . Really nice fresh quiche and salad . Cakes were lovely too. Really nice village too

Staff all seem welcoming and friendly, all the tables are nicely spaced out to accommodate to social distancing. A small menu of sandwiches panini etc coffee is really nice. I had the toasted salmon and cream cheese bagel just the right size really tasty and came quickly. The cakes at the till all looked amazing I went for the brownie it was really nice. Very popular with cyclists. Will definitely be coming again.

Lovely food. Friendly, helpful staff. Superb location. I booked a table in advance which was clearly reserved for us even though they were not busy at that time. Everyone in the group commented on the quality and good valve the food was and how good the toilet facilities were. Will be visiting again soon.

Walking the Hudson Way from Market Weighton a slight miscalculation had us walking back through the top of the village past The Fiddle Drill which was unexpectedly open on a Wednesday (turns out it was the first day of Wednesday opening). We were lured in by people at the outside tables . We had a very welcome tea and coffee with cake including a welcome choice of gluten-free options. We will include a stop here for future walks.

Went for a walk on Hudson Way Goodmanham, dropped into Fiddle Drill for a snack! What a find! Fab food, lovely staff, a must visit if you're in the area!

If you are at home or work reading this, you are missing out. Whatever the weather, Wednes to Sunday, you will find a warm welcome and super home made fare at The Fiddle Drill. Don't delay, seek out this hidden gem at the first opportunity. Highly recommended.

The sun was out, the tea and pork pie was up to the usual high standard, a great way to start the New Year. Look forward to many more visits during 2020.

An improved layout making wheelchair access even better. Walkers/cyclists with cold feet will enjoy the new layout with a foot rest under the bar next to the radiator. I enjoyed my favourite pork pie platter with a pot of tea, leaving with nice warm feet. Highly recommended.

Regardless of your form of transport, you will enjoy your visit to the Fiddle Drill. The cafe is not open on Monday or Tuesday but is well worth a visit later in the week. Helpful staff and a great selection of homemade food, give yourself a treat!

I visited the Fiddle Drill today for afternoon tea with a friend. It was our first visit and will not be our last. The sandwiches were fresh and tasty . The quiche- light and delicate in flavour. The banana cake extremely delicious and the setting lovely. It looked like it would be particularly cosy on a cold rainy day . The owner was an excellent host and made everyone feel welcome. The tables are nicely spread so that you don't feel crowded but our favourite thing was the beautiful map detailing the myriad of local suppliers who help stock The Drill with delicious produce.

We’ve been to the Fiddle Drill several times for lunch but this time we attended one of their supper clubs. Communication was great from the start, especially as I am intolerant of cow’s milk which can make eating out very awkward. The lovely ladies were very accommodating and managed to adapt everything for me. The ambience was great and the food was delicious. We will definitely be attending other supper clubs... if we can get in!

Good quality Jazz Sax and piano providing great entertainment, whilst the audience enjoyed sharing platters of tasty food. Reasonably priced quality rose wine helped to complete an enjoyable evening. Well done to all involved. Recommended.

Good coffee and lovely cakes. Walkers welcome. Take a break in Goodmanham from your stroll in the wolds.

We had delicious feta and spinach quiche . Friendly helpful welcoming staff. Very nice setting. Enjoyed our trip

Lots of choice in the café, good facilities, even showering facilities were available with loads of room for wet bags etc.

This lovely well located cafe serves excellent food apart from the cyclists favourite - beans on toast! Every time this is ordered in our group it arrives to the table cold, or at best, slightly warm. It is a shame as I would imagine this should be one of the more simple meals to get right. Could this be put right please?

Outside tables in the sheltered yard beckoned and we duly sat with a lunchtime drink while our food was prepared. The drinks menu was limited though adequate and one went inside to order. A selection of light meals and snacks was ideal for the hungry walkers predominating the clientele, followed by hearty home made puds. Service was good and the food OK but not very exciting. Not the place for a gourmet meal but filled a gap very nicely. Good to see dogs are catered for too with fresh water and rings where they can be secured.

Lovely cafe food very good and get amples. Gets very busy with walkers and bike riders. Plenty of choice on the menu highly recommend

We had lunch with a family after a walk in the Hudson Way. The place is a family run café, with plenty of choices of food mostly locally sourced. Great variety of cakes, teas, herbal teas and even wines/local beers. It’s child friendly & dog friendly.

We had a great time. Full breakfast was delicious. A large group of cyclists arrived and the staff were great. Food varied, fresh and very nice. Cards sold from local artists. Community atmosphere excellent place . Tables outside and comfortable indoors. Local area very beautiful.

I visited here during a cycle ride. What a wonderful cafe. The almond, lime and polenta cake was delightful. I would highly recommend

Visited here with a beautiful friend and my 12. Year old son. Had 3 full English. Staff lovely, venue just adorable and available to all. Food was lovely, clearly fresh and well cooked. Will be back soon. Thank you

We had a lovely time. Staff really care and provide lovely food and drink. Nice atmosphere and great cakes 🍰. Quiche was lovely

We had been recommended to come here during our stay in Swanland and we were not disappointed. Lovely room, plenty of tables. Lovely friendly staff. Great coffee and superb fruit scones. What a lovely area too. Will definitely 100% recommend the Fiddle Drill and will definitely return.

This really ticked the boxes as a lunch venue. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The pricing provides good value for money. The premises were spotless and we enjoyed the priovision of reading matter while you waited. But best of all was a map on the wall showing that all the produce it uses is locally sourced. It said to us they really care about what they are doing.

We popped in after a walk on the Yorkshire Wolds. There was a good choice of homemade cakes (with a couple of gluten free options). Service was friendly and really quick considering there were a few customers.

Had lunches and Sunday breakfast here and always good food. Good service and nice outside eating area. Love how they do local produce.

This is a great base for some fabulous walks in the East Riding, or just a run out in the car. Most customers appear to arrive by bicycle, dress in lycra. Mrs B doesn't think I would look good in lycra.

This is a lovely cafe to call into. It has a nice atmosphere and is a pleasant environment. The staff are friendly and efficient and it was a pleasure to chat with them. The food was great, very tasty and tremendous value. I will certainly call again as I felt this cafe/restaurant is great value and offers lovely food.

The Fiddle Drill in Goodmanham, run by Lucie, Helen and an very enthusiastic team, is a very convenient stop for walkers, cyclists and even those who arrive by car. Great coffee, Helen's lovely cakes, as well as tasty lunchtime dishes, make this a special place to stop off in the Yorkshire Wolds.

I usual base my choice on *the* gf option available

I am walking the Yorkshire wolds way and the guide said manor Farm in goodmanham allowed camping for walkers. I arrived at 3.30 and manor Farm is so much more. They have this delightful tea shop. I had a delicious late lunch before they shut at 4pm. For campers walking the wolds way they have a lovely little camping area and perfect hot showers not mentioned in the guide book. The owners are so friendly. I can definitely recommend this as an over night stop . Thanks so much to the owners

We called in here to have a meal as we were staying on a campsite nearby. My wife is coeliac and there were plenty of options for her, not just the standard jacket spud as usual. The service is first class and very friendly, and all the food is absolutely delicious and home-cooked. We will be calling there again in the very near future, and would recommend a visit. Also a good stop off for cyclist and walkers for a quick drink or snack.

Always a great place to stop when either on the bike or having a stroll around the area.

A good place to stop on the Wolds Way. Outside and inside seating. Nice cakes and buns. Clean toilets.

Very nice venue in a lovely location with really cool interior. Service was excellent as were the tea and cakes. Very reasonably priced.

Welcoming , friendly place, lovely sitting outside on a sunny day. Felt it was a bit pricey at £7.10 for a bacon and egg sandwich and latte. The service and food was 5 star, value was 4.

We stumbled upon this lovely cafe on a 8k walk across lunchtime! We had a warm welcome and although busy we found a place to sit. You can sit in or outside. We ordered our food and drinks from a menu with plenty of choice. All of the produce is cooked on site. Their are plenty of salads and healthy options but also a good selection of scones and cakes. Our food was delicious and well presented. We plan to have a walk next Sunday and plan to call into the Fiddle Drill again for lunch!

Food is brilliant, service pleasant, friendly and professional. Views spectacular. I wish they served wine too then it would be perfect. Very popular with walkers, visitors and villages alike.

I called in just as the cafe opened, for a break on the Yorkshire Wolds Way. A great Bacon sandwich, flapjack and flat white. Friendly staff, good food. Just what I needed.

I’ve been here four times now and the quality of food and service is consistently good. There’s a good choice of soup, sandwiches, quiche and salads as well as scones and cakes. Friendly service too and reasonable prices too.

Popped in while out riding with friends, Great little place to visit. Parked up bikes while having a coffee and breakfast, food/ drink both spot on and at a fair price. We’ll make sure it’s on our route at some time in the future👍

What a busy Sunday morning! Place was heaving, mainly with middle aged men in lycra, but trying to avert eyes from those dubious delights, the coffees, panini and baked potato were very good. The panini could have had more filling, but what was therein was delicious.

Walked from home in market weighton with 3 friends along railway track (towards Beverley) then climbed hill to Goodmanham.Today18th January very busy, very popular . It's on the wolds way, but it's not always walkers that use it.Word has spread how good it is.Food very good, staff excellent even though extremely busy.Good deals on soup and panini combo etc.Would recommend a visit.

I never knew this tearoom existed and what a lovely surprise, on a cold wet miserable day. My sister along with my nephew brought me here for a birthday lunch which was very enjoyable. Staff are very friendly and the food all homemade, my bacon & fried egg sandwich was delicious the coffee was excellent as well. Cakes were irristiable so we chose some to take away. Prices very reasonable. Will definitely return.

I've Called at the Fiddle Drill most weeks since it opens in the summer of 2016 I enjoy my cup of coffee and a sticky bun, some times I walk alone other times I call in with friends. I highly recommend this friendly tea rooms, Lucie, Helen and the rest of the staff make everyone welcome.

A really great addition to the area - its simple but stylish, friendly, with tasty homemade food make it a great place to spend an hour as a time out treat. Dog Friendly too- which is always a sign that its going to be a place I'd want to be. ( dont have a dog btw)

Just stopped here for coffee and cake on a morning cycle ride. Very clean good coffee and food very friendly. Pleased that they are open all year will definitely be coming back.

Inspired idea to open such a classy little eatery, in this beautiful 'Wolds Way' village.

It is so nice to go somewhere the food is all home made, not mass produced. Could have done with the coffee coming a bit quicker but it was busy with cyclists and walkers and the young girls serving were working hard. Plenty of room between the tables. Would have been nice to sit outside but too windy then it started to rain. My egg sandwich was served in fresh brown bead and my pea soup was delicious. We just had room for hoe made lemon drizzle cake which was also very nice.

I cannot praise this cafe bistro highly enough, lovely friendly staff, a beautiful fresh rustic setting full of creativity, everything about the place says welcome, and the food is wonderful. Amazing chicken salad, fantastic sandwiches, a scotch eggs cooked perfectly and super ice cream. Great coffee. Disabled accessible with a lift to the toilets and ramp access. Very chilled. Walkers and cyclists welcome. Very reasonable prices.

We were walking the Wolds Way and heading uphill into Goodmanham when a car passed, slowed and the driver told us of the cafe at the top of the hill, THANKYOU that person! The tearoom is in a delightful setting on the edge of the village, a large barn type room with bags of character. The menu is snacks and sandwiches and cakes with some interesting variety. We had cold drinks and two of us had sandwiches on tasty bread. Both were generously filled, mine with egg and watercress, my friend's with chicken and lemon pesto. The facilities were immaculate and the staff friendly.

Our first visit, it certainly won't be our last! My wife and I were welcomed warmly and with some interest and although I hadn't intended having the 'bacon sandwich crowned with an egg', I did anyway....and loved it. My wife had a generous wedge of polenta lime cake, just perfect, and we both had coffee. We met two of the three staff who projected such a lovely image for the business, a feeling we believe would still obtain were they to be busier than when we visited. We suspect the bulk of their clientel are walkers or cyclists, but there were a couple of young mums there today too. The facility is large and airy, bright and clean and their two washrooms set the bar so very high in terms of the fixtures and accessories....and they even include a shower! The Fiddle Drill is relatively new but, in speaking to a cyclist who finds an excuse to drop by quite regularly, we don't doubt they've already got something of a following. If you're looking for somewhere good, a little different and not overly expensive try FD, you'll be happy you did!

We (family of four) visited the tea room after reading about it in the Yorkshire Post. It's not quite on our doorstep but we're glad we made the effort to go there. The tea room was airy, welcoming and clean (as were the facilities). There was a steady flow of customers of all ages whilst we were there. The owner was friendly and helpful, as were her staff. We ordered a sharing platter (amazing game pie), panini, cake and drinks. We didn't have to wait long for our food or drinks to arrive and everything was good. Our son's a scotch egg convert as a result! There wasn't a children's menu but because everything appears to be made to order you can choose a dish from the menu cutting out the bits you don't want. A lot of the food sold is sourced/produced locally which we liked. There was also a lovely box of toys for the children to play with too. We enjoyed our first visit to the Fiddle Drill and will no doubt go back there again in the future.

Called for "Coffee" today. Well where on earth do I start????

I have visited this tearoom on several occasions, as a group and just as a two. It is always busy with an array of walkers, cyclists and people just wanting a little countryside treat. Food always good, service friendly and welcoming. Good for cake and coffee or a lovely lunch!

I went to the Fiddle Drill tea rooms today with some friends and was blown away by the gluten free options. Gluten free soup, bread, cakes. I opted for a bacon, brie and cranberry panini followed by lemon and lime polenta cake which was delicious.

I walk past this place so often and it's closed!!! FINALLY today we were able to come visit!!! The atmosphere is lovely with nice background music. The decor great and lots of room, so tables are spaced out well.

We had been told about food things about this cafe and decided to have a look. The building is lovely inside its bright and has some great decor.

This is a fantastic cafe stop. Service was excellent and so was the food. They served and feed 20 riders in under 20 mins will definitely be returning

This is truly lovely. We just live 5 mins away in Market Weighton. Thought we'd try this one recent morning. Lovely decor - nice, spacious and comfortable. Good food (I had a bacon sandwich. My wife had a cream bagel with salmon) and really, really good coffee. Very friendly staff and service too. Will definitely be back again soon!

We have visited fiddle drill several times and have never been disappointed the soup is always freshly made and very tasty the salad with chicken is huge very tasty . The staff are friendly and efficient and we find it very relaxing an ideal place for a snack

We recently discovered The Fiddle Drill whilst out cycling - what an absolute gem. We have been 3 or 4 times now and every time has been perfect. The attention to detail is fantastic, the food, the service, the environment. We had the Lasagne one Sunday lunch and it was extremely tasty, well presented and made using high quality ingredients. The cakes and drinks have always been exceptional, the sandwiches likewise. I can't wait for the cafe to open again after the Christmas break. It would be superb if they did a supper club during the summer months .... hint hint ....

I was well ready for a break walking The Wolds Way and had spotted a sign for this café a couple of miles back - mind already made up, a mile further on people I met told me 'don't pass it by'! Walking in from a heavy shower I was enveloped in a warm atmosphere. A right crowd were all sitting comfortable in quite a large 'rustic/modern' room - quite a buzz about the place, with very friendly, relaxed and efficient staff.. great choice of food - all wholesome and healthy... I had a large slice of cake with cream (healthy cream!). Walked away refreshed and ready for the afternoon no matter what the weather threw at me. A couple of miles down the trail I met people coming towards me --- 'don't miss The Fiddle Drill' I said!!!

Very welcoming. Delicous cakes on offer, including a gluten free option. A smart room with up to date character. Excellent tea and coffee.

Lovely cafe offering a range of lunches which looked great. I was just there for coffee and cake. A somewhat small portion of apple frangipane but lovely served with cream. Next time I'll have lunch (and cake!)

After coming here a couple of times for lunch I brought the family for Sunday Afternoon Tea - just ring in advance so that they have al the "special' bits in.

Spacious and airy tea rooms located in the small village of Goodmanham. Seating outside for those lovely summer days and comfy settees indoors with more traditional tables and chairs are also available.

We were on a trip to Weaverthorpe and needed somewhere to eat , we saw a sign for a pub so we followed it never found the pub but came across this little bute of a place. Very welcoming, bright and airy. Ample car parking off road and they do accommodate cyclists with racks and free iced water. There's a menu and specials board which ranges from soup to sandwiches and lots more, then there's the cakes and scones, with or without clotted cream. Fresh coffee, tea and loads of fruit/herbal teas to choice from. If your in the area, it's just past Market Weighton, then it's well worth a visit. You will not be dissapointed.