The Ropery Coffee Shop in North Lincolnshire

After enjoying a day walking in the area we visited the coffee shop for refreshments. This was our second visit over a period of time. The cafe is clean including the toilets. There is a large selection of delicious cakes available. The coffee is excellent, served hot, great taste. There is an outside seating area as well as indoor seating. Will be visiting again.

We regularly visit here. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Coffee, scones and cake are excellent. It's predominantly vegetarian, which is great, but there is often something meaty as well. I've enjoyed paninis and falafels, garlic mushrooms- lovely- and there are some really nice looking quiches. There's a good atmosphere, often busy but never rushed.

We discovered this place some years ago and having taken to visiting more regularly again it still manages to impress us with friendly service, a lovely environment…and of course the best coffee and selection of cakes and treats. The scones and fruit loaf are outstanding - if a tad on the large side!! We even decided to share a portion this week - rather than have to leave some. A really nice response from the staff when we chose to do this aswell. We just love this place - and having seen the savouries that turn up around us we have promised ourselves we need to try lunch there. Top notch.

Really nice quality food and location but the whole experience just felt a bit stressful. The cafe is always super busy and due to this the checkout experience always feels rushed and stressy. The staff have a bit of an attitude and it ruins the experience.

I caught my jeans on a faulty planter outside the cafe, the lady in the cafe was extremely rude. The lady in the shop was very nice. Finally had a reply to my email apologising but saying not sure how I had done it!!! Er there was a piece of metal poking out at hip height and I got a 3 inch rip in my jeans!!! I asked if i could invoice them for a new pair of jeans but was totally ignored, a simple sorry , no would have been suffice !!! How incredibly rude. I shall vote with my feet , no more cafe visits or shopping in the shop and definitely no more recommendations Be nice

Stopped with the Mrs on our Sunday morning dog walk. Had a brew and a scone and it was beaut. Cracking service, will defiantly be back

After walking across the Humber Bridge, on a raint day, my wife & I were looking forward to a coffee. We came upon the Ropery which was the first time that we had used the cafe. What a pleasant surprise. No wonder they were busy. The staff were very pleasant & friendly & the service was excellent. We both had a coffee which was very good & were spoilt by the large selection of cakes. I had a piece of ginger & lime cake & my wife went for the fruit cake. Both delicious. The cafe was also very clean including the toilets which lets down so many similar establishments. We thought that the prices were very reasonable.

Went today at 4.45pm for a very quick cup of tea as I was aware that the coffee shop closed at 5.00pm. When I asked for a cup of tea, the woman at the counter looked horrified while the other woman actually turned her back to me. I was told that even though the shop closes at 5pm they actually stop serving at 4.45pm so they could not make me a cup of tea. I was not asking for a three-course meal, just a cup of tea which I would have finished by 5pm anyway, First rule of business: never turn a customer away. For the sake of a few minutes, they have lost not only my custom but that of any one else I might have recommended. Poor business practice and very unfriendly.

Wasn’t expecting anything special and ended up very impressed. Staff were genuine, friendly and fun in the cafe. We ended up having a great laugh on a cold rainy day. Food was excellent and cake choices extensive. Just popped for a coffee and ended up having 2 courses and scoring a recipe for a pasta salad!!! We will be back!

Very nice with pleasant, friendly staff who go out their way to ensure you get good service. They listen to any feedback and alter things accordingly

Or maybe the chef doesn't like making toasted sandwiches. The one star is for the complimentary coffee refil by way of apology for the 45 minute wait. The cafe is at one end of a very very very very very long building in fact just about long enough for the barge pole.

Love coming to this cafe with the family. In the last couple of weeks we’ve visited three times since Covid restrictions have been lifted. Been visiting the cafe for many years prior. Was disappointed with the portion size of my slice of Victoria Sponge yesterday though. Certainly wasn’t worth the money. I usually order Victoria Sponge as I can share it with my young grandson. Please keep your cake portions consistent. It’s something that doesn’t go unnoticed.

Very limited art work Poor scone at the cafe left a pile of dry crumbs on the plate so unable to ‘gather together to spread cold butter or to eat Very good coffee and the scone was served warm which was nice. Overall would not recommend

It was our first visit, but we were greeted very warmly by the owner. All the precautions against Covid 19 were scrupulously adhered to. We felt very safe and our drinks were lovely and good value.

I have eaten here often. A lovely place with a wide menu. Well worth a visit as they generally use locally sourced goods and have a well stocked range of beers, wine, soft drinks and of course ... cake!

Had a lovely lunch here. The cafe was full when we arrived but the waitress remembered us while we were waiting and looking around the gallery and she reserved us a table once it became free. The food was worth the wait. If I'm ever in the area again I'd definitely return.

Nice little cafe. Friendly staff. Opted for Chilli Cheese Nachos, Fruit Scone with Jam and Butter and a Flat White. Nachos were fine, Flat White was very good. The scone was a bit flat in shape, therefore hard and crunchy, but ok. My only real issue was the way the jam is served. It comes in a small glass jar, the mini Bonne Maman type thing but with no label or lid. Maybe they reuse these but take the labels off. However it just feels like you are getting someone else’s leftovers! I expected to look in the jar and see small pieces of butter from a previous customer’ knife. Just not good. Suggest you change the way this is served. Either serve a sealed Bonne Maman mini jar or serve it open in something else, maybe the same white dish the sour cream comes in. Overall though, the experience was pretty good.

Smart cafe that is part of the Ropewalk Arts & Museum complex. Tables squeezed in too tightly. Been twice now and is above average. Would be better if there was a broader range on the menu.

Came here last Friday for lunch. It was so busy. Both my husband and I chose the poached eggs on toast. Mine on gluten free toast. The eggs were cooked to perfection

Good selection of drinks, cakes and snacks, including lovely gluten free brownies. Service provided by lovely attentive staff.

Super little cozy cafe. Parking area right outside so no worries there. Excellent coffee and hospitable staff. Lots of home-made cakes on offer as well. This is a lovely place to go for a coffee and a chat with friends.

This is a regular venue of mine for a good coffee, ambience and an opportunity to view a variety of art exhibitions. That said I've recently been served by the lady in charge who at best seems flustered, at worst irritated - so much so, when I now go I am prepared for this and try not to let it spoil my time there. Relax! You're doing a great job, but you're in danger of putting a damper on things :)

Great selection of food,most of which seems homemade, though I may be wrong about that. The coffe (black) rivals the French stuff. The cakes, soups, and whatever else you have will not disappoint.

Popped in for a light lunch. The menu offered good options. Service was efficient and friendly, the food was faultless, all in a relaxed environment. Can't go wrong!

Following a brisk walk along the bank of the Humber on a mild and sunny late December day, we took a slight diversion and visited the Ropery coffee shop.Following a week of gluttony we only wanted something light, so my husband opted for fruit tea bread with butter and ham and a cappuccino. I had gluten free toast, butter and jam with a decaf American.The surroundings were buzzing and the place was busy. We didn't wait long before our hot toast arrived with softened butter and with added jam it was sumptuously delicious. With our coffees arriving very soon after, that too was hot and lovely. It touched the spot and refreshed us as we returned to our car and headed back to the North Bank

Great friendly staff,good choice of menu value for money just wished sandwiches were made slightly on the smaller side not like door stops

Most disappointing. Luke warm soup with bread roll so dry it was uneatable.then taken back and was told all the bread rolls were the same! So all dry,on a Monday lunchtime.

Visited in the morning with my two children for tea and cake. Lovely cake and great selection, cakes were delicious. Lisa who served us really went out of her way to chat with my non verbal son, Harry. It’s very rare that this happens and it really made my day. We will be visiting again x

Called in a few times whilst on a walk for an afternoon snack, food is lovely although a bit pricy, down side it is small for the number of visitors so always feel you are in someone's way.

Enjoyed tea and cake in the coffee shop. It was a bit pricey. Lovely building. So nice when old buildings with history behind them are brought back to life.

Was at the Rope Works for business and called at the Ropery Coffee shop after for a tea and scone. One of the best scones I have had really fresh and so tasty. Staff friendly and attentive. If in the area well worth a visit.

We use this place a lot as we live nearby. It's very nice and does vegan drinks and the odd vegan cake so my step-daughter loves it too! Mostly veggie options but very nice, can get very busy, which is a good sign!

Popped in today with friends and was delighted to find they had dairy free cakes which were delicious and soya milk for a latte. Staff were so helpful too. Will definitely be back for more cake!

Having had a look around the Rope Walk Galleries and museum I was delighted to find the Ropery Coffee Shop. I only had a coffee and cake, which were very good.

Excellent tea and coffee delicious food. Good service friendly staff. Good location for Country Park.

Tucked away at the far end of a large supermarket car park was a real find. In short: great coffee, unbelievable tasty iced flapjack, great service, relaxing setting - what more could you want during a long bike ride?

The coffee shop is an interesting setting. The staff were professional and very customer-focused. Food was delicious and well-presented.

Family visitors from San Fransico, certainly in their actions, let us know what they thought of our offers for breakfast. We lost count of how many times they visited it for breakfact but due to their lateness breakfast was turned into lunch on at least 3 occasions!

It's well worth a visit if you like walking or going out for lunch or just a coffee. It also has a very interesting museum and gallery. Spend a few hours here on a weekday but it would be lovely with children on a weekend or school holidays without breaking the bank.

There is nothing not to like ... that said the table menus are tatty and grubby ... and the "specials board" doesnt show the prices (now that is a first) .. but the staff were attentive and the food nice... I would go again.

I visited this lovely cafe a few weeks ago with my friend for lunch.I was very impressed with the menu, not only delicious but plenty of choices for me as a vegetarian.I would like to thank the lovely member of staff who very kindly offered me a free drink as she noticed I was feeding my new born baby.You made me feel at ease being a new mum and feeding my baby in public.I will defiantly return and also recommend you to my friends.

A lovely little cafe with a good selection of meals on the menu (as well as a very nice range of cakes!). The soup and toasted sandwich deal is remarkably good deal, the ham and cheese sandwich made with quality local ham and very thick sliced white and soup for only £1-2 more than just the sandwich.

Enjoyed a lovely filling pie dinner here. Excellent quality,good service overlooking the lake. This is a super location.

Went in for a coffe and sandwich

We went to the Ropery Coffee Shop for a light meal and coffee. The quiche and salad was good. The quiche was tasty and the salad was nicely dressed. Roasted new potatoes with mixed herbs complemented this meal well.

Nice selection of cakes and different teas Historical building interesting and nice gift shop Attentive staff Excellent brownies

My daughter took me to the Ropery Coffee shop for my birthday lunch. She had visited a couple of weeks before with a friend. It was very busy inside but a couple of tables were free. Our food and drinks were delivered promptly and tasted delicious. We will certainly be visiting again.

We have visited here previously and enjoyed the coffee but the one big drawback is the noise from the air con/ fan! It was unbearable this morning - the whole place seemed to vibrate . The acoustics are not good generally and this morning the cafe was surprisingly quite busy so the noise level was pretty high . If you suffer from tinnitus then this is not the place for you unless you are able to sit outside.

Interesting museum/gallery if items on sale maybe a bit on the expensive side. Food however was very tasty and great value

I visited today for a solo lunch with my two children aged 14 months and 4 months.

Been here many times. The coffee is very good and the sandwiches are really nice. Interesting and historic decor. Well worth a visit.

Visited on a wet and windy day and the place was packed - found a seat and ordered - very busy so it took a little while to come but wow it was grand. Proper Hot chocolate , Proper coffee, and the best of all chocolate cheesecake served with raspberries and a pot of fresh cream. The perfect pick me up.

We were pretty disappointed by the food which we found expensive for what was offered. A Panini contained some borderline ‘off’ brie lathered in cranberry and was not very nice, and a £7 jacket potato with salad only took maybe 5 minutes to cook before...

My family originate from Hull and we must have visited a million times ... but never was I aware of the Barton Ropery on the other side of the Humber, which is reported to be the longest Grade II listed building in Britain and some...

The tearoom was very busy, we managed to find a table able to accommodate a wheel chair. The food was...

Visited mid afternoon and had 1 sparkling water, 1 diet coke, 2 Mr Moos ice creams. The price for this...

Visited with my daughter. She had red pepper soup and ham and cheese sandwiches which were both very tasty. My...

As you spend your morning or afternoon at the Ropewalk art centre,finish up at this lovely little cafe serving freshly made food. Far better than the cafe in the Tesco superstore across the road!

The cakes here are always fantastic - I recently had the peanut slice (delicious!) My husband had a mighty good ham & cheese sandwich too - lovely, locally made bread and a beautiful bitey cheddar. So great here and a perfect opportunity to check out the art works too. Perfect.

After a walk around the waters edge lakes and along the number is was lovely to call into the rope walk cafe for a refreshing drink and a bite to eat.

Lovely food and an interesting venue, we went for lunch it was not the quickest service we have had but very pleased we ended up staying for something to eat

It is a small but popular cafe. The sandwiches are served on decent bread and come with a fresh salad and crisps. I thoroughly enjoyed a cheese, apple and walnut sandwich. Jacket potatoes provided quite a substantial meal. They have a few choices for gluten free cakes/puddings too.

Came to visit the gallery and popped in for a cheeky coffee lovely coffee shop sat outside in the sunshine

Called for a quick bite of cream tea. But decided on the ginger cake and Baileys cheese cake with 2 drinks.A nice pleasant atmosphere

Just popped in to the café with friends after a walk to blow the cobwebs away and was really pleasantly surprised at the quality of service/coffee and food. It was an experience we shall repeat very soon!

The ploughman's lunch here is spot on! I can't believe I've been through Barton so many times and never knew this place was here. It's at the back of Tesco's car park, not easily seen. But once you've been in, you'll be back. Great food, great service. Would definitely recommend.

A great welcoming with friendly staff and hey ho coffee is good as well. Great location lots to do around you with free parking....

After a pleasant walk around Waters Edge Country Park we needed a coffee and we found this charming cafe. The coffee was delicious. Whilst drinking the coffee we browsed the menu which looked so interesting that we decided to stay for Lunch. We're glad we did. The menu options was very good and was topped up with specials. The presentation and service excellent. The portions were very generous. The staff were friendly and helpful.The whole experience was very enjoyable and is certainly worth a visit.

Popped in for lunch (12.30pm) and was very busy. Good selection of daily specials and some wonderful looking cakes on offer. Had prompt service of freshly prepared food.I had Coronation Chicken with Coriander Rice and Salad which was all fresh and very tasty. Hubby had a cheese and ham ploughmans which was plentiful. The couple on the table next to us had sandwiches with hand cut bloomer bread and which looked amazing and full of filling. Next time I will definitely have one of those.Too full to have a dessert but coffee was hot and flavourful. Looking forwards to my next visit.

Brilliant food. Staff very efficient & helpful. Really excellent in every way & we're never disappointed with the food or the service!

Living locally and more or less on the door step of this smashing venue I can't believe it's taken us so long to return but something has changed! Went a few times when it was a coffee and cake venue and exelent it always was but, now the Ropery has a fantastic meal menu that leans in the main to being very animal friendly although carnivors can get their fix if required! It's all very well thought out and a total credit to all concerned! The place itself is lovely and in a rustic country style. Service is friendly and polite! The produce is sourced locally and the combinations of top ingredients are wonderful. I was happy to see a Ploughmans on offer! (A personal old school favourite!) You hardly ever see now-a-days! 2 where promptly ordered! WOW is all I could say upon their arrival. They say you eat with your eyes and by golly what a beautiful epic feast! Little contemporary twists where noticed within the classic framework and it was all very enjoyable! Coffee and cake followed and we left 2 very happy bunnies! This will now be our go to special place as we are totally smittern with the whole set up! Well done chef and staff alike! You have got everything Bob on! Thanks! (We're aware that they do special, maybe themed nights so we will be looking out for them shortly!)

This cafe cum restaurant is superb and puts a lot of others to shame. Great cakes, sandwiches, hot food, drinks and also wine. Lovely atmosphere and wonderful staff.You can't go wrong visiting the Ropery, for exhibitions, arts info, theatre, films. It has a lovely little garden. A fabulous venue. Do visit soon.

Busy place, seems to be popular with locals, food excellent, plenty of parking, nice surroundings, will visit again

I would have liked to have said good rather than very good. Had a cold drink and a lemon cake. Service is ok but could be better. It was extremely busy when I was there on a Saturday afternoon. Would try again.

Stopped by for coffee & cake. Tried the Orange & Almond home made cake, it was absolutely delicious.

Met up here with an old friend for lunch. Very good choice of food which was excellant quality and reasonably priced. Although very busy the service was efficient and we didn't feel rushed as we had met up for a catch up because we hadn't seen each other for over a year. There was a super selection of home made cakes! Too tempting!

Visited today for a quick lunch on the way to Brigg with a friend. Had an excellent ploughman's which could not be faulted. Wanted a dessert as they all looked very tempting but was too full. Well worth a visit and good value for money.

The Ropery is a lovely art gallery near to the Humber. The Ropery coffee shop is worth a visit on its own. Lovely fresh food and lots of vegetarian choices which is a plus. The food was lovely High quality and we were spoiled for choice. The staff were really friendly. We had our dog with us so had to sit just outside but they bought a table out for us and gave the dog a bowl of water. Dogs not allowed in gallery ad expected. But nice walks near here. Big recommendation

Excellent quality food and service, and good value too. Worth making a detour to visit and has never let us down.

One of our regular haunts this place has oodles of atmosphere. The cakes and meals are superb and freshly baked or cooked on the premises. The staff are outstanding and the meals are really good value.

Clean,cosy, brilliant with excellent food and friendly staff. Highly recommend the special food nights, well worth a try. Plus you never know who you might see on the next table. We had Chesney Hawkes and his group.

The Coffee Shop is a popular meeting place in Barton-upon-Humber. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Excellent value. Five star rating for hygiene. Varied meals and cakes with excellent coffee/tea. Service friendly and efficient.

Great atmosphere, service food and drink in my home town. With walks along the Humber bank close at hand, great place to chill and chat afterwards

My friend and I have been to the Ropery Coffee Shop a couple of times now, when we've been to the sewing bee at Jane White Couture (great fun by the way- if you like sewing ). The food has been good on both occasions. There's a good selection of sweet and savoury dishes, and the sandwiches are excellent value to order to take out. A number of the ladies at the sewing bee have ordered salads, and they appeared to be good and plentiful! The sandwich my friend ordered was made from decent wholemeal bread, cut thickly, but with a good amount of filling (tuna mayo and cucumber). The first time, we ate in the shop and I had an excellent chilli from the specials board. Our only disappointment was the scones, which looked very appetising but were a bit heavy on the bicarbonate for our liking. The service was good, even when the shop was heaving, and the prices are very reasonable. A good place to go if you are at The Ropery, or worth a visit anyway.

Great coffee shop within a stunning galllery and ropework museum.Walk outside and onto the banks of the Humber and look up at the bridge-breathtaking

We visited the cafe mid-week following a visit to the small museum which is dedicated to the history of rope-making .We had a toddler in tow and had to shuffle a few chairs to get the high chair at the table (there are a few high chairs in the corner). My husband and I ordered the quiche of the day (which came with salad and roasted new potatoes and coleslaw). The menu stated that there were children’s portions but when my husband enquired was told that only sandwiches were available for children. We didn’t have to wait too long considering that is seemed quite busy.The meals arrived and the quiches looked and tasted gorgeous. The children’s tuna sandwich came with a generous dish of halved cherry tomatoes and chopped cucumber, also some crisps. The sliced bread however was like a door-stop with thick dry crusts so rather disappointing and not child friendly. We ended up scraping the tuna out for it to be eaten separately as she would not eat the thick bread (she is not usually a fussy eater). When I mentioned this to the waitress who cleared the plates, she said that as the bread is sliced as needed, next time I should ask for thinner sliced bread! With a tea and a coffee the bill was just over £20. I probably would visit again despite the bread.

Been a few times for lunch never let us down was lovely and always well looked after excellent staff service and food delicious very child friendly be back again

Stopped here for a coffee and asked for a decaf latte. I have to say it was awful. The milk was boiled to within an inch of its life and had no taste whatsoever. I couldn't drink it. There was a massive queue and so didn't have time to take it back.

Lovely little place. The quiche is amazing! All meals homemade, kids meals are brilliant and the coffee is superb. Keep it up guys

Staff are helpful and friendly. Food is delicious and it's nice to sit in relax in a busy surrounding. Love it here. Really family friendly

Very warm, Rustic, great menu cater's for all. As a family we shop localy at the Tesco store near Rope Walk, and often just call in for a coffee/latte.

After a brisk walk down to the Waters Edge nature reserve, we decided to call in for a light lunch on the way back. I was a bit disappointed with the menu as it seemed a bit too vegetarian and quite expensive. However, we ordered a pot of tea for two and one ham, cheddar and red onion chutney wrap for my friend and a sandwich with white crusty bread and the same filling for me. Forget the "expensive" comment that I made earlier. The portion size more than compensates for the £5 price tag for each item of food. Plenty of filling. The tea was good too. Extra hot water was provided on request. Friendly and obliging staff. We'll be back!

We thought the food was excellent .....The staff so nice and helpful.......we will be back .......thank you all x

After walking along the Humber Bank today enjoying the views and birds we were in need of lunch. The Ropery was busy but we didn't have to wait long for a table and delicious Mushroom and Thyme soup with homemade bread- perfect to warm us up.

The sandwiches were excellent, plenty of choice. The coffee is one of the best. All at reasonable prices

We had a nice lunch here. It was small and popular so lots of atmosphere. Unfortunately our table was close to the door on a cold winter day so could have been warmer. Food was delicious. We had a tasty toasted panini from the menu and coffee cake from the cabinet. The tea was hot and came quickly along with the cake. The paninis took quite a long time though but they were very busy. Would definitely go again.

Reasonable wide selection on menu. Excellent food quality. Excellent friendly service. Prices reflect quality of food old farm house style relaxed atmosphere. Would come again.

I have visited the Ropery coffee shop many times and it is always a pleasure. If you are a carnivore you may not find it to your liking as the dishes are mainly vegetarian but I always find the lunches to be a delight. I do eat meat but I am more than happy to eat vegetarian especially when it is as tasty as at the Ropery. The staff are always helpful and considerate and are friendly. The only problem is that the place gets very, very busy. This obviously reflects the popularity. I thoroughly enjoy the visits and will certainly return.

A great place to go for a light meal. It has a range of vegetarian options but meat eaters are also catered for. They use good quality ingredients. It is also a good place to visit for coffee and home made cakes. The cakes always include a gluten free option. Very friendly service in pleasant surroundings. It is worth taking a look round at the different art exhibition that are held in the same building.