The Lemon Tree in Selby

Visited this lovely cafe for the first time with friends for a vegan afternoon tea. Jayne, the owner, could not have been more friendly and accommodating. She went above and beyond putting together a delicious selection of food, even taking into consideration that one of our party was also gluten free. Looking forward to going back to try other dishes from her menu.

A lovely, cosy little cafe on the High Street, with a great selection of food. We stopped for lunch at the end of a long drive from Wiltshire and weee warmly welcomed. The lovely ladies in the cafe even sang happy birthday to my husband when they found out it was his birthday. Would highly recommend.

Most excellent real ham sandwiches that is off the bone! Lovely Coffee cake. People so friendly and welcoming in spite of being busy. Lovely living flame gas fire. Lovely to sit, eat, and read while waiting for car service and Mot!

Me and my partner regularly come to The Lemon Tree in Tadcaster for breakfast offerings, and we are never left disappointed! The quality of food is superb, with generous portion sizes, and brilliantly tasting tea/coffee to accompany it all! They also offer a selection of home-made cakes/bakes, which we inevitably always take home with us. The Lemon Tree is a gem on Tadcaster's High Street.

A very warm and friendly outstanding greeting for us and our two dogs. Excellent vegan and vegetarian breakfast. David and Julie

Good food and friendly service, But £20.10 for two bacon sandwiches and two coffees is a bit over the top. Won't be rushing back.

We used to be regular patrons of The Lemon Tree before it changed ownership three years ago. We last visited about 18 months ago and were not impressed by our visit. Today, we thought we’d give it a second chance. Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll try it a third time. The problem is that, before the change of ownership, the owners made good quality, home cooked food, with generous portions, at extremely reasonable prices. To be fair, this was always going to be a hard act to follow. However, even notwithstanding the fact that inflation is having an effect on the costs base of all hospitality providers, the sad thing is that the prices have doubled in the last three years, but for a very inferior quality offering. Today, for example, I had a fish finger sandwich and chips. This cost a little over £11. I could have coped with that if, for example, it had been a really good fish finger sandwich with either homemade fish fingers or some very high quality shop bought ones. But instead I was served three small, insipid, budget fish fingers from somewhere like Iceland, the cost of which cannot have been more than 50p. Together with, literally, about 12 oven chips. The total cost of the ingredients cannot have been much more than £1. I appreciate that the owners have to add on to this cost base rent, VAT, wages, insurance, light and heat etc. But even then, I felt like this was daylight robbery for the quality of the product. Likewise, my wife’s jacket potato with tuna and cheese was about £11. With the smallest covering of cheap, economy grated cheese. I am not known for being tight. Far from it. But if I am paying the high end of prices for cafe food, I expect very high quality cafe food, not budget cafe food which I could get in Morrisons or Asda for about £4!

Great find. Had the best breakfast we had ever had which was hot and very tasty. Spoke to a few of the staff who were all lovely. Bought two cakes to take home and they were delicious. Would definitely visit again if we are i the area.

We booked for 14 cyclists to arrive sometime between 10:30 and 11:00. Tables were ready for us. Food and drinks were served quickly and in a very pleasant manner. We would go there again. Ken and the Wetherby U3A Cyclists

Never been in this little establishment before, it was very busy when we walked in, but they were happy to accommodate us with a table just for a drink. The coffee arrived and we both looked at each other as previously in the morning we had been in a very nearby coffee establishment and had a large lovely frothy cappuccino, this one looked hardly anything like, and we had to ask for water to top up the up, when I came to pay, I was completely shocked but I was being charged £8.40 for two coffees. Now if this were in London or a very popular tourist destination I might not be surprised, this is Tadcaster. And it came as a shock when we are all watching what we spend, I must admit I go to a coffee shop in the least 4 to 5 times a week and compared to one in the centre of York where they charge £3 including biscuits I was a bit I have to say taken aback. The owner did explain that part of this was VAT, but that is true of all establishments as far as I know , we are all trying to survive this and as a senior citizen a little help would be nice. We did not eat there and I admit we will not return but looking at the food that was being served to us for customers. It all looked very very nice so you take as you find. Disappointed for us.

Stopped here to grab a bacon sandwich with a cuppa whilst out cycling. I regularly stop here on this particular route I do. Was invited in and was told by the waitress to wait to be seated. Happy days. A few minutes later they came back and told me there was no room although there was two empty tables which they initially planned to sit me at one. Greedy cafe owners showing terrible customer service.

My wife and I often stop here when driving between East Anglia and North Yorkshire. Wholesome food, traditional menu. Friendly service and ambiance. A reliable place to stop off at.

We had to find somewhere accessible in Tadcaster for a lunch date for three friends: the first meet-up we’ve managed to have since Covid struck. We find that this is a very friendly accessible cafe with great food. We feel as if we’ve got a lovely part of our lives back with this visit! Tip - You can park behind the cafe in a public car park and go in straight through the back which is really helpful if you’re with someone with mobility difficulties.

Well what a lovely little place we stumbled across whilst walking the dog in Tadcaster. Dogs welcome (in the back room). Amazingly friendly staff and delicious food (Charlie loved his doggy sausage). Beautiful decaf cappuccino and a doggy bowl of water. What more could we ask for? We will most definitely be back when we next pass that way.

What a gem of a find. Was looking for an independent restaurant for breakfast with friends and we were not disappointed with The Lemon Tree. We all had the full English breakfasts and it was very very good. Such friendly staff and owners (sorry didnt get their names). Thanks for responding to my questions on Facebook Messenger at 10pm!! I would advise on calling and checking to see if you should book a table as they were quite busy.

We called in on a Saturday morning after a long drive up the A1 and turned off to find a nice cafe and we hit the jackpot. What a lovely little cafe in the shadow of the brewery. The staff were friendly and the unusual...

I go here a lot but today was extra special. Went on my own with my baby. He was tired and when my food arrived he started to cry. One of the ladies came and pushed him while I ate and he settled and went...

Called today for some lunch and the food all tasted lovely. Great choice of gf cakes, all the staff were nice and, I think her name was Susan, was friendly and helpful when asked about the gf food. I even purchased (frozen) 2 x Voakes...

I met my friend for lunch today, the meal was delicious - homemade potato and leek soup. And the service was brilliant, thank you Sue for looking after us.

Visited with my family. Excellent breakfast. Great service. Really enjoyed the visit. Highly recommended.

This place has good reviews but that sadly wasn't my experience. I got a teeny half a small quiche (I'd question wether it was homemade as advertised) with very rubbery pastry and the coffee was luke warm. To be fair in my review my friends...

Restaurant didn’t look much from the outside but spacious inside with tables spread over several rooms. We only intended stopping for a coffee but the snacks/light lunches tempted us and so pleased that they did as both our meals were super tasty and very well...

Lovely little cafe. Very friendly service. The Veggie breakfast was very tasty, with good toast, and I was pleased that my tea came in a teapot with tea leaves rather than a tea bag.

We called here mid-morning for coffee and a snack. We were really impressed with the service, friendliness of the staff and the general air of comfort. Lovely place and the menu looked really good. If we hadn't already had a hearty breakfast at our hotel...

I went to The Lemon Tree for lunch, as I'd seen a previous review describing an extensive veggie and vegan menu from before the café changed hands - unfortunately this is no longer the case. They certainly had a few options and were very good...

Popped into the Lemon Tree for lunch to break a long journey. This is a traditional cafe (decor and menu choices). We enjoyed a pleasant lunch - staff were very friendly.

What a lovely cafe! The staff were delightful and what an incredible selection of coffees and cakes - especially gluten free options! Unbelievable amount of choice and so much choice for someone GF - thank you so much! I just wish we were local so...

First time visit and despite being busy we were seated at a table that was booked for later in the day. Great service and even better cakes. So good we got some to takeaway, will definitely be back

Just fantastic! We stopped in Tadcaster on the way to York and stumbled upon this lovely little cafe. We hadn’t booked but we were welcomed warmly and seated straight away. From start to finish we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food was great, we received...

Our first time inside a restaurant since the pandemic began. Good spacing of tables, sanitizer etc but basically felt ‘normal’. Good range of lunch options including GF and vegan. Very friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed our panini and omelette very much and had no...

Not as good since it changed hands. The food was still of reasonable quality but the portions had been drastically reduced in size and the previously (too?) extensive menu has been scaled down. The Lemon Tree used to a stand out from the crowd as being a place which served good, home cooked food with generous portion sizes and very good value for money. Now, under the new management, it’s still pleasant and the food is fine, but it’s now no better than any number of other local cafes. Certainly lost its USP.

After stopping at the services we decided to try instead this cafe and were very glad we did. There was a very warm welcome - we hadn't booked, but were seated quickly and kept informed that there may be a wait. The coffee was very nice and the paninis tasty served with coleslaw, salad and plenty of crisps. There looked to be a yummy array of cakes but we didn't have one - too full.

A very traditional cafe with very friendly and welcoming service. The food was good if not exceptional. Certainly a better option than the neighbouring 'chain' coffee shop!

We had a lovely brunch here starting the trip home from York. Storm Ciara was realy getting going, but it was warm and comfy in The Lemon Tree. Great food and good service.

Gem of the Tadcaster High Street. Quality well thought out menu, good service and an ideal hideyhole from Storm Dave or whatever it's called. Keep it up!

Third visit since new ownership - great menu, service and atmosphere. Really well looked after despite it being a busy Saturday with the cafe full. Panini’s were tasty and previous visit showed the breakfast is fantastic. Stayed beyond closing to finish our tea and not rushed at all by staff. Lovely welcoming feel. Cakes stunning too!

Staff were friendly and nice but I am sorry to say that I found even though the food looked ok it was tasteless. Chips and peas no flavour. My friend said the same about her food. Which was a shame as the last time under the other owners it was much the same. Ok for a coffee and cake.

Lovely vegetarian breakfast with Quorn sausages. Great value and really nice loose leaf tea. The staff are really friendly.

I visited here on a Sunday morning for a late breakfast with family.We had a nice table by the window, and there was a small cosy fire in the room too.The menu was standard fare and well priced. Service was polite and friendly, and a small baby was accommodated with a high chair. I'll be back next time I'm in the area.

Stopped off here on a wet Sunday morning ..warm welcome chose the "Little Monty" glad we did couldn't have eaten the full one ! All the food looked good tasted good I told them it was too cheap ! We shall return

I’ve never given a 5* rating on TripAdvisor before, however, the new owners have really put their stamp on what is a warm, friendly, family run cafe. I went with Full Monty and I was not disappointed. My wife had a Little Monty and our daughter had scrambled egg on toast. A modest price for a breakfast for a family of three. New owners had only just got settled, but you couldn’t tell. Passing through Tadcaster very rarely, we went with quite medium expectations, but were more than pleasantly surprised with the subtle changes to The Lemon Tree. It feels a lot more than just a tearoom and can’t wait to return. Yorkshire-roasted coffee is also a hit and easily goes toe to toe with the likes of Costa and Starbucks. Staff went above and beyond. 5*

Recently re opened with new owners The Lemon Tree hits the spot. This was my first visit to this lovely cafe. It was busy, with a good atmosphere. I ordered the soup of the day and was not disappointed. Fresh Carrot & Coriander with crusty bread. I will definitely be returning.

Excellent staff, great food, reasonably priced. Lovely and warm. Had 4 breakfasts could not fault. Highly recommended

We have had fantastic meals for the last 5 years from neil who will be missed so much.

I'm not one to write reviews usually however I was AMAZED by The Lemon Tree after my visit there for my lunch. As someone who has been vegetarian all my life and recently turned vegan, I am used to only having one or two vegetarian options however it is not the case here! There was a whole menu with maybe 5 or 6 pages full of vegan options I was spoilt for choice! The service was amazing too! Will definitely be visiting again soon

Highly recommend quality breakfast, all the ingredients are good quality and very tasty. Service was first class too.

A quaint eatery on the mail street with access from the town Carpark at the rear also. Its was a cold morning but the tearoom had open fire goings and the staff gave us a lovely warm welcome. We were visiting with friends so the men ordered the Full Monty breakfast whilst us laddys settled for a bacon bap and toast. The breakfast was huge and the boys struggled to finish it. It’s was served with boiling hot tea and toast on the side. The waitress was good humoured and we enjoyed a bit of friendly banter, in fact we enjoyed ourselves so much we popped in the two following mornings. They have a good choice on the menus with soups, scones and cakes all on offer. I’d certainly recommend popping in here if you are visiting Tadcaster or surrounding area, it’s definitely worth a visit.

4 bus passes met for light bite lunch. Pleasant welcome and efficient ordering with menu items explained in detail. Portions generous, the rarebit was pronounced excellent. Much talk at the table but not rushed away. Very reasonable prices. Would certainly call again.

Visited this cafe with a group of friends and children. Food was lovely and fresh and staff went out of their way to be helpful to such a large group - even brought extra toys for one of the children. Will definitely be back.

I had time on my had and visited The Lemon Tree, due to my car being serviced locally. My wife and I ordered a full English Breakfast and an Omelette. The initial greeting was warm and friendly and this was the case throughout. The food arrived swiftly and looked extremely appetising. The food was very hot and fresh, the bacon, sausage, black pudding, eggs, tomato and mushrooms were all of an high standard both in quality and cooking. My wife’s omelette was plentiful and again did not disappoint. This was supported by fresh toast and a hot cup of tea. Highly recommend, I would not hesitate in returning whenever I’m in the area. Thank you.

Dropped in to Tadcaster on the way to Whitby for lunch. Had looked for somewhere to eat in advance and The Lemon Tree has positive reviews. We weren’t disappointed. Several steps up to the front door to negotiate so not really suitable for wheelchair access, not sure if there’s another entrance with level access. Family groups with young children managed the steps for the pushchairs ok. Very friendly staff and quick service. Would recommend.

We were looking around Tadcaster for a tea-shop and came across the Lemon Tree. Their offer of a fresh scone with jam and cream and a pot of tea after 2p.m. looked good. We went in and were greeted by a friendly waitress. It wasn't very busy so we didn't have to wait long for our order. The scones were large and crispy on top. we had plenty of jam, clotted cream and tea for £3.95 each. All three of us enjoyed it. It's quite old fashioned inside with a beamed ceiling but was comfortable. My only complaint is that you can smell the food cooking from the open door of the kitchen and I felt that I came out with my hair and clothes smelling. They could do with an extractor fan to eliminate this.

Nice little place I found it a little expensive food was ok. The staff are friendly. I find charging for extra hot water for your tea a little over the top. Never come across this before.

Great little family run cafe/restaurant. Fresh cooked breakfast using locally sourced produce. Pleasant service. Wouldn’t hesitate to go again and again

Advertised as open on a Sunday, so we took a detour to eat here, only to find it was closed when we arrived. Accurate opening times are really important to customers!

Popped in today after inquiring if they could cater for my Coeliac daughter. She was delighted with what they had to offer, and was completely spoilt for choice! There were 6 of us in total and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food and service, we will return. Thanks

This restaurant/cafe fronts on to the High Street and can be accessed from the large town car park, at the rear. Easy disabled access. Cyclist friendly. child portions available. Excellent service with a great selection of food including Vegan and Gluten Free. Very reasonably priced and with exceptional service this place showcases home cooking at its best.

Have visited these lovely tearooms a few times.Everyone is friendly and efficient. The menu is extensive and caters for all tastes and appetites. On this occasion I had a substantial ham and cheese toastie with a lovely crisp salad whilst my husband had a spanish omelette which he said was delicious. Well worth the visit!

We visited the Lemon tree as a family of six adults. The breakfast choice was wide and catered well for our gluten free family member. The food didn’t come out fast as it was cooked to order in a kitchen with an open view to customers. It was worth the wait, the quality of the breakfast ingredients was excellent and all was cooked very well. We were all very impressed and vowed to return. The cafe filled up very quickly after we arrived, evidence that the quality of the place was widely known. We would love to know where the sausage and black pudding came from, they were superb!

Enjoyed our food at the Lemon Tree as we have done in the past. It was very busy but the staff still manage to have a friendly chat and are always cheerful.

my partner and i went for breakast the other day and well

We had a roast beef Sunday lunch here today and it was gorgeous. Huge portion with a great selection of tasty, fresh veg - swede & carrot mash (delicious!), sprouts, cauliflower, roast and mashed potatoes and of course a homemade Yorkshire pudding - all accompanied by a really tasty gravy.

we had never been to Tadcaster before and wont be going back - talk about a one horse town! However, if we were ever that way again we would definately eat here again. The food was excellent and the staff so friendly.

Road trip through the UK has us stop at The Lemon tree for brunch. The hostess was friendly, helpful and answered our random questions (what is a chip butty?) especially as she had worked out we were from NZ (must be the accent). The food was delicious, great coffee and didn't have long to wait for the food to arrive, even when it was reasonably full.

This place is brilliant for groups of cyclists. We notified in advance and everything was 100% Thank you to all the staff for making us welcome.

A very large group of cyclists drop in, no problem, tables arranged, food ordered, quickly delivered, absolutely fantastic.

Beautiful little cafe, very homely and cosy. It does get busy so booking is recommended! Huge portions and great value for money.

Regulars at the Lemon Tree. The staff are always very helpful and the food is consistently high quality. They’re very conscious of allergies including new Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan menus. Best cafe/restaurant in North Yorkshire!!

Went for a family breakfast (kids were visiting), we booked a table (highly recommended as it is always busy). We all took a full Monty, even though it does say for the hungry.... well we didn't managed to finish it all. The produces are local and gosh you can taste it. We were served pretty fast considering it was full of people. They do a little Monty and many other breakfast and I think they recently do Sunday roast

This is one of the best of our regular cycling cafes. The staff are always friendly and once you're known your order is usually on its way without you having to ask for it. The food is plentiful, freshly cooked and the prices are keen. Great value and very cycle friendly - bike racks and back locks if you need them.

I’ve been here a few times and it’s always nice enough. There is a good selection of foods. To me I prefer somewhere a little more modern - the menu and the decoration.

Great place to go and eat, lovely staff and the food is always spot on every time I come in and not expensive either as well. Highly recommend to anyone.

Very welcoming and friendly staff, a real gem find. The food was tasty and good sized portions. We hope to visit again soon.

As a "returner" to Tadcaster I had yet to experience the wonder that is Lemon Tree until last week.

Welcoming and friendly staff, were especially accommodating with a table whilst busy and made every effort to ensure quality and choice for a gluten free and vegan diet.

Both my husband and I enjoyed a very tasty vegan meal here today, great to see there was more than one choice. Will definitely go back.

A lovely little cafe where the staff are competent, accommodating & aware of allergies! Really good portion sizes & very friendly service. Really pleased to have stumbled across somewhere with such a good Gluten free menu. Would definitely re-visit if we were in the area.

We had such a lovely late breakfast at the Lemon tree , the service & staff were excellent and very friendly . The food was lovely , and the whole place was so welcoming , the fires were lit and it was so relaxing , will return very soon .

The Lemon Tree is a firm favourite of ours, I have visited on many occasions, with friends and family for breakfast, lunch or just tea and cake.

Lovely breakfast with a work friend. We had a table by the fire with attentive service. Good range of options on the menu, my friend had the omelette (which is very generously sized) and I had the meat free option. Good coffee too.

Late lunch. We had a very warm welcome to this small cafe.The quiche lorraine that I had was the tastiest I have had in years, really excellent

Visited the lemon tree on a Sunday around 11:00 for breakfast whilst out riding our bikes. Located on the main street. Front and rear entrance. The rear up a cobbled yard with lots of room for bikes, they supply stands and locks. The locks just in the rear door. Lots of seating but filled up quickly. Waitress service, very pleasant and helpful staff. Lots of choice food wise, something for everyone. I had breakfast, very nice and well cooked. Some of the breakfasts come with a drink included. Top up hot water for tea too. Reasonably priced and will call again.

My wife and I had lunch here last week, we would definitely return if in Tadcaster again. The cafe was clean and set out in three seperate room areas so it wasn't too noisy. We were given a choice of seats, our orders were taken quickly and as there were a few others in the cafe the food arrived very quickly. We both had sandwiches and a portion of fries, the sandwiches were well filled, tasty and well laid out on the plates. We both had coffees which were of good quality. Our waitress was very pleasant, helpful but not over attentive. The cafe is easy to find being on the main Street in Tadcaster

Visited on Sunday lunchtime, we had intended to go somewhere else where we could see our bikes but it was closed. They were very welcoming and even had bike locks for visitors. Great bacon sandwiches and coffee. Definitely recommend.

Staff are amazing and very friendly, brilliant with fussy eaters like me swapping bits for others and the cakes are amazing and amazing portions

I have visited The Lemon Tree a couple of times - it is a favourite with the cycling community. Today we arrived after closing, but were met with a friendly smile, the offer of locks for our bikes and an offer to serve us hot drinks and scones. A warm room to match the welcome. Thank you Dan.

Really enjoy the breakfast here, good quality, piping hot and plenty of it. Excellent place to call in after a dog walk, as it is dog friendly. They also provide bike locks for the cyclists.

The staff and food was great. Dan the waiter made sure that breakfast was just what was needed. We had the disadvantage of a wheelchair but staff made sure we were accommodated

Even at 3 o'clock on a cold, damp Sunday afternoon, still managed an excellent Sunday Lunch. Dropped in on the off-chance of lunch, could not have been better, great service, really good meal. Worth getting of the A64 for!

There were no tables immediately available, so Dan suggested taking my mobile number whilst we visited the Christmas market. Well worth the short wait. No request was too much trouble and Dan refreshingly understood the difference between food “intolerance” and “allergy”. His knowledge of the meal ingredients led him to proactively check for ingredients that might not be commonly expected and so avoided us ordering an unsuitable choice. Highly recommend eating here.

Stopped in for tea and a scone. Warm, lovely, with welcoming staff with a great sense of humour (thanks Dan!) Good prices, good quality, and a very pleasant spot.

I eat at the Lemon Tree at least twice a week and that shows how highly I rate the establishment, the food is excellent and the staff are wonderful.

Five of us dropped in for lunch. We were quickly seated and our order taken. The quiche and salad, Mediterranean tart and salad and ham, egg and chips portions are very generous, only one of those three managed to eat everything but then the others are in their 80's and have smaller appetites. The other two had steak pies with chips/mash & peas plus lashings of gravy - absolute heaven.

Called at this cafe for first time today. Had a lovely, freshly cooked breakfast and received great service from Dan and the chef who changed my order to poached eggs at the last minute. Really good value; recommended and will come again

Visiting York for three days, we came across this fabulous tea rooms on a VERY wet Wednesday afternoon. What a fabulously warm welcome. We were served by Dan who is such a lovely young man, full of enthusiasm and very knowledgeable about the full menu. We had tea, coffee, cake and a scone. All of which were 5*. Will definitely visit again.

Went here On the morning of 20th October after reading other reviews on trip advisor and I have to say wasn’t disappointed at all. We were staying at a hotel nearby but preferred to go out for our breakfast. This place is so friendly and if you’ve A group then I would phone up and reserve a table as it gets very full very quickly. The food is very tasty reasonably priced and the service is fab!!! This place was so good we came back the next day but not before booking to make sure we had a table and brought the rest of the family of uncle ,aunt and cousin. They were delighted with it also and said they would also return if back in that area. If you’re looking for somewhere that does a wide range of meals not just breakfast, great cuppa tea , Coffee or cappuccino , vegetarian meals and gluten free then go here you won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend this Cafe. Will definitely go back if we return to the UK.

We visited this cafe for lunch and can not fault anything. Great menu choice and lots for the younger ones. The food was fresh, cooked perfectly and the portions were generous. Our food was served all at the same time which was a surprise as they were busy. The staff and owners make you feel very welcome and go to great lengths in making you comfortable. If you want good quality food in a warm friendly atmosphere, this is the place to be.

Stopped here with Monk Fryston cycling club. breakfast was fantastic , piping hot and quickly served. Also the cafe provides locks to chain your bike up while eating. Great and welcome innovative idea.

Booked table for three for Sunday 21st October 2018. Very warm welcome, good choice of food and drinks. Very busy and popular, great atmosphere. Glad we booked as it is very clear that this is good value and was busy the whole two and half hours we were there. Will be back in the near future. Have already recommend to friends!

Stopped on our way to wetherby antiques fair first time we have visited the lemon tree but won’t be the last. Great breakfast and really friendly staff.