The Joiners Shop in Hambleton

Wonderful cafe with warm, friendly and helpful staff. Superb selection of cakes, largest choice of gluten free cakes of any cafe I’ve visited and very delicious. Tea served in hot mugs, a nice touch was the timer for the correct brewing time for the loose leaf tea in a teapot. Dog friendly and will use a Polaroid to put a picture of your dog on the wall of fame! The breakfast menu looked delicious and we will be returning. The price was very fair- I don’t live in the 1950’s as a really miserable previous reviewer does!

Slow service. Poor menu, not much of a selection to choose from. Terrible tea, the worse cuppa we`ve ever had! Expensive.

What a delightful coffee shop! Truly lovely staff! Fantastic coffee and fabulous food !! Can’t fault the place one bit! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to visit again !

Another lovely lunch at The Joiner's Shop today. Spring has definitely sprung and we were welcomed with a lovely Daff on the table. The food and service were superb, as always.

I visited last Saturday with a friend for lunch.We were told on arrival there was a 30 minute wait for food.We took a seat upstairs and were ignored for 20 minutes.When someone came to take our order we were told about a 30 minute wait.We asked if we could just have tea and cake whereupon we were told we could go(downstairs) and look to see what sort of cakes they had for ourselves! Apparently had take out orders which took priority.We cancelled our order and left, never to return. What a shame that the attitude of one member of staff can have this effect! I don't suppose we were the only ones to receive this treatment.

Very friendly cafe which welcomes dogs and their owners. Tempting selection of cakes and drinks. Light meals till 3pm.

Delicious food and great friendly service. Only had coffee and cake, but determined to come back to try other delights on the menu.

Excellent service. We had booked afternoon tea but sadly one of our party’s husband was admitted to hospital the day before we were due to go. Contacted The Joiners shop and arranged for the tea to be a ‘ take out’. It was beautifully packed and the quality and quantity of food was excellent. It meant a lot that we were all able to enjoy the tea around hospital visiting times. Service was very friendly and helpful, hopefully we will be able to visit in person soon and enjoy another excellent afternoon tea .

My partner has problems with crowded places, so I got food to go and we ate it in the car. It was so lovely I came back in to get some scones for tea tonight. Absolute delight - so glad we made the trip. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Food quality, service, comfort, atmosphere all 10/10. Highly recommend a visit. Have eaten here on many occasions, never a bad experience.

Excellent breakfast. I went for Eggs benedict and my friend has Eggs Royal. Both looked and tasted delicious! Staff were very friendly! Lovely atmosphere and also fantastic cakes on offer. Will definitely return and recommend!

We called in here for brunch one Saturday morning. I had Eggs Benedict and so did my partner. We sat upstairs which was fine and not many people were in. I always find this place to do unbelievable coffee. Service was good and food tasty.

Have been before for coffee and cake, but went this morning for breakfast. It was absolutely gorgeous. We both had the eggs royale, would definitely recommend it. Coffee was fantastic as always. Good food for a decent price. As a previous review said if you want cheap and tasteless then don't go.

Lovely little spot great staff lovely food and drinks plenty to choose from and super dog friendly! We went for breakfast but would definitely come back to try out the lunch menu too!

This is a little hidden gem of a place. My visit today was the 7th in 5 weeks and my brunch of “The Old Cross” was not only filling but beautifully presented and very tasty. The coffee is excellent, being blended locally by Rowntons Coffee Roasters. There has been some criticism in the very few negative reviews I’ve read, but let me assure you that this establishment’s prices are spot on. If you want cheap and tasteless food this is not the place for you. If you are prepared to pay the correct prices, and want great tasting and visually appealing food, prepared by a talented chef and served by warm friendly staff, this IS the place for you to go. It gets rather busy on weekends, especially between 11am and 2pm, but any wait for a table is well worth it. My advice to all who read this is to give it a try. You will be delighted I’m sure.

Delicious sandwiches and generous selection of cakes all beautifully decorated with fruit. The tea, coffee and food her is always a cut above but the afternoon tea is amazing. We think Joiners is our local gold standard (it’s usually busy so I suspect other locals rate it too).

Fabulous afternoon tea, delicious, great quality and beautifully presented, really enjoyed it thank you!

We’d just done a7 mile walk so needed food and a drink. We’d seen in a leaflet it was dog friendly and it definitely was. Really cosy and the food was amazing! Coffee was also fantastic. We stayed for cake as that looked amazing and it was super tasty. Lovely location and welcome, we will return

Always call for a brew when I'm working in the area. Love the Secret garden with fabulous views. Always made welcome.

We are regulars at this wonderful cafe. Without fail the food , service and coffee are excellent. During these difficult times they are our go to place for a break whilst my husband works from home and we are very appreciative that we have such a friendly place to escape to. Today we noticed a cake celebrating their 4th birthday. We first went on their opening week! Congratulations to Steve and his great team on 4 years of successful trading,no mean achievement in what must have been the most challenging of times. Thank you

Sits in such a lovely spot, indoor and outdoor seating. Very friendly staff. We went today for brunch. We had the eggs royale and poached eggs with avo and bacon, it was delicious!! You get 3 eggs too, when most places only give you 2, very good quality bacon also. And so reasonably priced. Great value and excellent quality. Highly recommend the lotus biscoff latte, was heaven! Great selection of cakes too, they even did fat rascals. Will definitely be going again. Highly recommend. And they open on a Sunday which is fab!!

Return visit whilst exploring locally. A very pleasant coffee stop in local village just off the A19. Worth finding. Indoor and outdoor seating.

A great place for lunch just off the A19. Lovely welcoming staff, I’d recommended the eggs benedict and cheese scones. We couldn’t resist trying some of the cakes before leaving - The Lemon Polenta cake was honestly one of the nicest cakes I’d ever tasted, and my friend said the same about the Kinder Bueno brownie! We’ll be back

Well I don't often well really almost never have cake for breakfast but when we entered the cakes looked amazing and delicious and I was on holiday. I was not disappointed. The service was excellent too.

Found this little gem just off the A19 on the coast to coast walk; Friendly staff, quality coffee and food makes this a great road stop

We called in for a pot of tea whilst walking the Coast to Coast path. A delightful cafe, with great service from friendly staff and a varied menu.

Such an amazing little cafe! We stopped here on the coast to coast (as I'm sure many do). We had a superb brunch (eggs benedict) and some of the best coffee I've ever had, we also got an extra sandwich to take out (BLT) that was delicious. Would highly recommend this absolute gem to anyone. Not only are the food and coffee superb but the staff are so friendly. Very accommodating to a pair of tired smelly hikers! Top marks all round.

Whilst completing a rather dull walk from Danby Cross to Osmotherly the heavens opened and we were getting proper wet so we popped in here for a reviving cuppa and something to eat.The cafe is nicely set out and we ended up upstairs. Nice tea and coffee, a nice scone with jam each and a chance to study the map for the next stage of our walk. All in all a nice cafe.

Went for Afternoon Tea with friends. This is a very charming little cafe in a quiet village in North Yorkshire.The food was delicious and fresh. Option for tea or coffee. As it was a hot day i opted for iced coffee. Very refreshing.Too much food so we had to takes some home.Would Highly recommend a visit to this place.We will be back

Top quality food and drink. Soup hot and tasty. Bread really soft; enhancing the smoked salmon. A real find on a wet day We will be back.

Saw the amazing reviews in the paper and had to try it. Took my mum out for afternoon tea and wow didn’t disappoint!! Coffee’s and hot chocolate’s were delicious too!! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Won’t hesitate in returning soon and will definitely be recommending this lovely place :)

Great little place which one of my friends wanted to try. Super busy despite it being out of town and the food was excellent. Definitely try the chocolate orange cake if it's available! A group were having afternoon tea during our visit and it looked yummy so we'll definitely be back to give that a try.

We visited for a midweek lunch and were lucky to get a table, which speaks for itself! The menu is broad for a small cafe and includes a separate breakfast menu, available up to 11.30am. We chose poached eggs and bacon on toast, with latte coffee and hot chocolate. Service was both prompt and friendly; we were informed of the specials on offer, which also sounded delicious. We enjoyed the food; bacon was tasty and the eggs properly poached. As we were quite full, we shared a scone, but there are other cakes on offer. There is a small shop within the cafe and there are newspapers and magazines available to browse. Will definitely visit again. Parking easily available within the village.

Another lovely visit to this great cafe on the edge of Northallerton. Met friends and enjoyed a drink and something to eat - this time it was the berry porridge and it was delicious 😋

The Joiners Shop is one of our favourite cafes. We love that we can take our dog in with us. The food is always amazing and the coffee is great. My personal favourite is the bubble and squeak :)

Lovely tea shop on the outskirts of Northallerton. Enjoyable cafe to enjoy good food with friends. Staff were friendly and went out their way to be helpful - cooked some bacon for the dog 🐶 Enjoyed a delicious berry porridge and jasmine tea ☕️

The special sandwitch of the day (in the title) was absolutely superb. Ripe brie melted onto decent quality bacon housed amongst fresh soft bread. It needs to be a permanent fixture. Great atmosphere, great service, and quality coffee.

Located in village of Ingleby Cross--just off A109 and A 172. Recent conversion of an old joiners workshop. Tastefully refurbished .Good range of coffees, roasted by owners and unusual origins. Menu quite good and quality of food very good. Great breakfasts. Well worth a visit.

Lovely location, staff and menu! An all round beautiful cafe with a great chef who can cook perfect poached eggs! We also bought some turmeric latte retail products which will be perfect for Christmas.

This cafe has everything, perfect location, excellent interior and an imaginative menu, however the one thing it lacks is the expertise to go with it. Arrive 10 mins after opening to be told that the one item I was looking forward to had now all gone as another 2 tables had ordered it, no worries I went for the eggs benedict, told it would take 30 mins due to other orders. After half an hour in a very cold room and watching the waitress serving the meals of a table for 6 over a 10 min period guessed that perhaps we should have gone elsewhere. After an hour waitress suggested another Coffee which was a bit of an insult after our first coffees had now gone cold. Finally the orders arrived with half cooked poached eggs served on an almost toasted muffin on a stone cold plate. The sauce was excellent but soon cold. Why the pea shoots? Get the basics right and have a menu that can be served in a sensible time and please when a guest leaves just make eye contact and perhaps ask if they have enjoyed the meal and then they could solve some of the problems highlighted in the more constructive reviews.

Stopped for their speciality coffee which was lovely. Had soup and sandwiches for lunch which were very tasty. Coffee shop and toilets very clean albeit a bit cold. Perhaps a wee bit on the pricey side but good food and ambiance

Received a gift voucher for the Joiners Shop so popped by for lunch.

Won Tea for Two in Osmotherley Summer Games raffle. My son and Grand daughter (9mths) joined us on a drizzly day. Two Breakfast teas with quirky egg timer (brew timer)... Then the afternoon tea arrived. Totally amazing flavours. Grand daughter tried her first strawberry. Busy little place even on a Monday

We stopped by on the way to Liverpool, lovely little cafe, enjoyed their brunch menu. Their Poach eggs was perfect,runny and delicious! Staff are friendly, we'd go again 😊! Thumb up from us!

Called in for lunch. Good menu, tasty food, tempting cakes and helpful staff. This is exactly what a café should be like.

Love the eggs Benedictine , the best . Also excellent soup , salads , scones . Friendly staff Dog friendly , not that I have a dog . Very clean and simple decor

Great food and coffee in an old joiner’s workshop with an attractive contemporary interior and good outdoor space. Service is efficient and friendly and prices are very reasonable. There is a good choice of breakfast and lunch meals with some excellent non-traditional options, homemade cakes, decent tea and the usual coffee varieties made with specially selected coffee beans. Serving sizes for breakfast are huge which is definitely a draw for those walking the coast to coast path, which crosses close to this spot.

We visited the joiners shop for brunch for the first time. This quaint place is set in the centre of a pretty village which is easily accessible from the A19. We were greeted with a warm welcome and seated near a window overlooking the village. The place was bright and very clean.

Friendly cafe, great staff. I had the Eggs Benedict which was delicious and an excellent cup of coffee. Well recommended and would definitely go back. Parking can be a bit of a struggle but we'll worth the effort.

OMG the best coffee we have had since we started the walk 11 days ago. They also went out of their way to make a chocolate milkshake. Tumeric lattes and Chai teas were also available. Highly recommend to walkers or traveler's passing by.

Conveniently located for lunch on the coast to coast walk, so didn't need to carry sandwiches. Highly recommended by the locals. Really enjoyed my Smoked Salmon Bagel and pot of tea.

We stumbled across this little coffee and kitchen shop quite by mistake. Staff were friendly and welcoming. The food delicious and fresh. Highly recommend.

Best coffee we have had in England, it felt like we were back in Melbourne. A very special thank you to the staff who helped my friend by providing ice and a space for her to sit after badly hurting her ankle on the coast to coast walk. Much appreciated guys!

Great coffee and delicious food served here for lunch . Four of us dined here while doing coast to coast walk . Pleasant change from pub food . Fresh ingredients and the best coffee. Wifi available.

Visited this restaurant for breakfast this morning. The restaurant is pleasant and nice atmosphere. Unfortunately our experience started by sitting at a table for 2 not cleared from the previous diners. After a few minutes cleared the plates away and asked for a menu.

Serendipity found us at The Joiners cafe & shop during our Coast to Coast walk in May. Coming from NZ we had our poor perception of English coffee confirmed; until we stumbled into the Joiners. Excellent coffee well served. The food is fresh to.

Excellent coffee shop and homemade scones Friendly staff Outside and upstairs seating as well as downstairs Coffee shop in quiet village Parking on road outside

We wished that all Afternoon Teas were as good as at the Joiners Shop. Good selection of sandwiches,scones and cakes - all superb. Staff and service were friendly and helpful. Will return without hesitation.

Such good food in this place, second time we have been. Daughter is vegan and she was catered for too. We will be regulars

Great food served by a welcoming team. We wanted 2 soups, they only had one portion left, unprompted the staff suggested smaller bowls. The team were very welcoming and so we had chocolate cake and brownies too. Everything was delicious, thank you.

Was recommended by a friend and was not disappointed. Great little place with great food at reasonable prices. Had poached eggs on toasted brioche with smashed avocado, bacon and cherry tomatoes- £7.95 - it was delicious.

We drove through the village and noticed the 'dogs welcome' sign so called in. What a lovely surprise, very friendly place and the poached eggs on toast were superb! Will call agaon

Called in last Wednesday for the first time and it lived up to it's reputation. If you want a quick snack, find a transport cafe, if on the other hand if you want freshly cooked food to a very high standard this place is spot on. Our group of 4 all ordered different dishes and all 4 thought the standard was very high. I personally loved the bacon!

This is a cosy welcoming cafe, well appointed with an interesting menu. Service was first class. It should be noted that it closes at 4 pm. Would consider revisiting.

Been to the joiners shop a couple of times. Breakfast is nice but you could get nicer elsewhere for better value for money. Not a fan of the coffee and the service is slow even when the cafe is practically empty. The cheese scones are overpriced and you can barely even taste the cheese. Been a couple of times on a Sunday with quite a rude lady working there which has put us off. Nice location and dog friendly, but cold inside and doesn’t have the most homely atmosphere which I would look for in a cafe.

Amazed at our find. Own roasting house. The but direct from placed they have visited. Picture is an example of the food. But there is a great menu (simple but excellent) for all tastes and diets. For us a boon by being dog friendly. Even little bowls for “Bertie’s” free biscuits. Wonderful touch.

It is a lovely place and very friendly and polite staff but sadly not a great lunchtime venue if you only have an hour for lunch. We ordered very simple meals and they took over 25 minutes to arrive after several other people were given the wrong orders. The food was very tasty and we enjoyed it, as it was half term for the kids we could afford to take longer, but I wouldn't be able to do a client lunch there as it was a little too slow for me.

Received a warm welcome on a cold November afternoon. Top class coffee, fresh minted water on tap, and 'comfort in a skillet' mac 'n' cheese with bacon, mozzarella and sundried tomatoes off the specials board. All delicious, made to order, served with a smile.

Had voucher bought as a gift booked for this afternoon. Table reserved up stairs in this spotless little cafe in lovely quaint village easy access from A172 and A19. Staff were very friendly nothing too much trouble. Afternoon tea was fabulous, sandwiches were freshly made with delicious fillings. Then fruit scones with jam and cream, cheese scones, small Eton mess, macaroons and three choices of cake. So much we boxed some up to bring home. Will visit again everything looked fantastic.

Found this unexpectedly while on C2C hike. Glad we didn’t stop at gas station about 1/2 mile before. Big selection of tasty options. My wife enjoyed chicken, bacon, pesto on homemade bread. I opted for grilled cheese. We finished by sharing a great chocolate brownie. All was great and staff very pleasant. Highly recommend.

I've already reviewed this lovely cafe but after such a wonderful lunch I have to write again.

We came here on a whim, having passed earlier in the week, we decided let's give it a go.

Our first time visit to this lovely village cafe. A family member who lives very close by had called in previously and told us about the poor fruit scones. Anyway, we decided to make up our own minds and ordered teas, coffees, fruit scones and a toasted tea cake. We can’t comment on the other more savoury goodies on offer but they did look good on fellow diner’s tables.

No matter what the fad is in terms of when you eat, this coffee house/cafe is a real gem and not a place you would normally pass unless doing the coast to coast walk. Limited but excellent menu with perfectly poached eggs contributing to the excellence of the brunch enjoyed by a discerning clientele. Housed in a very old joiners cottage the interior is light and modern. No criticisms of any aspect of food or service and so even if you are not doing the coast to coast walk (the majority) you’ll enjoy great coffee and great food

Visited with friend cafe nice and clean.Scones were not fresh coffe ok.could not believe the rave reviews.

We stopped for lunch on a sunday without booking and felt lucky to be seated quickly. It is bright and clean with tasteful styling that would not be out of place in Shoreditch. The menu wouldn't either and we enjoyed the excellent coffee, sourdough open sandwiches and delicious vegan brownies. What a treat.

Had a fantastic lunch here. Great food, speedy and friendly service. Fantastic coffee that is from their own roastery. Well worth visit.

Wow what can I say lovely food in a bright clean set up.

Called in for brunch today after reading great reviews here on Tripadvisor.

Very good teas and coffees, with cakes to die for. Exceptionally clean, with expensive soaps in the bathrooms. Would recommend going upstairs in summer, where there's a pleasant terrace; downstairs a little too warm.

We love coming here. A tiny village sat between the A19 and the Cleveland Hills. The Joiners Shop is on two levels with seating is upstairs and down. Big chunky oak tables and chairs. They roast their own coffee, and its to a very high standard. It's worth coming here for the coffee alone.

This is a cracking little coffee shop. Go! Very nice coffee, food , cakes and the afternoon tea is epic. All fresh and very tasty. The staff are really friendly and a special mention for Becca who is ever so pleasant.

Freindly staff and nice cakes, nice seating upstairs. Plenty of space to spread out. Good selection of coffees and teas, with quick table service when we were here.

Called in here with our great niece aged 7 , she had nothing but praise for the nuttelo on toast.

Put simply... I wish The Joiners Shop had been there when I lived in the village as a kid. Made a visit with my wife and baby daughter during the summer whilst visiting my parents. One visit turned into three! The coffee is simply superb, and it's nice to receive a little (and not too overwhelming) education into where it had come from. My wife can be very picky with her hot chocolate, but was immediately satisfied when it was brought to the table.

Superb afternoon tea lovely fresh food the cakes were to die for. Friendly helpful staff. We will return. Highly recommended

The place ia easy to find, with on the street parking. Nicely decorated interior with comfortable seating. The food was nice, reasonably priced, service great, will definitely come back again.

We stopped here on the way from York to Tynemouth. The flat white was delicious, as was the poached egg, bacon, avocado and spinach on toasted granary bread. Returning soon.

Although I only got a latte and a slice of decadent strawberry cake here — it was one of the best stops I had on the C2C! Recommended to me in Grasmere, I didn’t want to miss this place. I wish I had been able to go back the next day to try more things out — if I ever do the C2C again, I would definitely be stopping here!

We visited this tea room while staying in the area on a family holiday. It had been recommended in the visitor book in the cottage we were staying in. We were not disappointed. Great choice of cakes, lovely tea, great service.. I can't fault it. It was very busy when we arrived but we were found a seat upstairs. The staff were very friendly and efficient. My scone was delicious. A fantastic cafe/tea room!

I'm a big fan of the coffee at Routons and visit the middlesbrough shop on a regular basis.

We called in for a bacon sandwich and a coffee. The sandwich was fantastic and big. I also loved that they use a local roasted coffee which was very good. Planning another visit when my sister and family come to visit next week.

Great coffee shop in picturesque location that not only serves an exceptional range of coffees, teas, snacks but also great specials that change frequently. This is a superb coffee shop as they clearly (and rightly so) pride themselves on their coffee

A very attractive coffee shop brilliantly located just over the A19 on the Coast to Coast. They were canny enough to put a sign half a mile or so back, so we didn't stop at the garage on the A19 but pressed on till we found them. The scone was a bit dry, but the caffeine helped us on the next stage of the journey

Amazing breakfast, great choice and fantastic drinks. Dog and child friendly, lovely staff. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

We have just started to come to The Joiners Shop , once for lunch and twice for breakfast.

Stopped in here as a break on the C2C...had some sorbet and a brownie. Both were delicious. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere. Eclectic and interesting menu. Try this!

Recently revisited The Joiners Shop and as always enjoyed good coffee and tasty food. Over the last month we have had family to stay and have made this one of our venues for coffee and cake and lunch.

Just returned from lunch with my mum. She had been previously and said we should try it.

Another great coffee! So consistent and the staff are always so friendly. Bright and changing menu! One of the best coffee shops around!