The Rusty Bike Cafe in Hambleton

An amazing cafe! Very friendly staff and great coffee. Can't thank the wonderful John at the bike hire enough, spent a perfect day in the local hills on some of John's very well maintained emtbs. Smashing fun! Will be back very soon.

Lovely cafe, great bike rental. John was so helpful and enthusiastic, he gave us a good deal as were a group and lots of helpful tips and routes. Such a great day, and delicious sausage rolls and coffees.

Just been here today and we were blown away with how great it was! Had some lovely home baked cakes and our gluten free requirement was well catered for. What made it really special was we were able to hire bikes. John was so helpful with this and went above and beyond in making sure we were well set up and took lots of time telling us about local routes. A great day out!

I hired 2 mountain bikes from John for a long ride around the North of England - around 550 km. The bikes were in very good condition and had everything we needed. John also supplied us with a few extras which we thanked him for. He was also very helpful in delivering the bikes to the station where we started and collecting them after 6 days. Next time I am in the area I will definitely visit John to hire bikes. John, thanks again for everything.

My Son and I came here to hire some E mountain bikes. What a lovely setting on arrival, the cafe looked great and was busy and had a good vibe to it. We were greeted by John the owner who sat us down and showed us all the different routes he recommended for our day out. He showed us the bikes and all the features etc. Very friendly and helpful guy! We had a great day out up on the hills. We could tell the bikes had been well maintained and looked after as they performed very well on some tough terrain in places. Overall a great experience, very reasonably priced and a great area to explore. Thank you John, we will be back!

Lovely little place, quite quirky with an original bicycle theme ambience. Had tea, coffee and a cheese scone, the latter being particularly good. Only slight negative was being served the drinks in beakers rather than cups. Nevertheless I would definitely call in again.

Fantastic cafe, feels in the middle of nowhere, but actually very close to A19 A very green cafe with a cyclist theme. Amazing coffee and sausage rolls to die for, lovely staff, all furniture is up cycled. Lots of outside seating, a real gem

Hired ebikes for the afternoon. John was clearly keen for us to have a great time, which we did! Excellent cup of Yorkshire Tea. Staff could not have been nicer. Can't wait to come back.

Stopped here on the way back from a walk. Nice small café with seats inside and outside. Friendly staff and a nice selection of treats. I had a coffee frappe and my wife had a strawberry milkshake. Both were very nice and we enjoyed sitting on the deck chairs in the sun drinking them. We got some fruit scones to take away for later which were also really good. Nice taste and they didn't crumble when preparing them with cream and jam. Will definitely stop here again when we are nearby.

Stopped here on the way back from a walk. Nice small café with seats inside and outside. Friendly staff and a nice selection of treats. I had a coffee frappe and my wife had a strawberry milkshake. Both were very nice and we enjoyed sitting on the deck chairs in the sun drinking them. We got some fruit scones to take away for later which were also really good. Nice taste and they didn't crumble when preparing them with cream and jam. Will definitely stop here again when we are nearby.

Hmm…for an eco friendly place, I’d have expected a brew in a china mug or cup and a proper bacon sarnie on a bap/barm on a china plate not served in a tiny panini on cardboard tray and paper cup. The missus had a toasted teacake which was good. Atmos and decor ace, log burner lit to “take the chill off” on a damp day.

What a little gem this place is! I pass this cafe every day to work but had never been to visit. On a morning out with family, we decided to call in. Love the quirky bike hanging from a bracket along the roadside which immediately strikes interest as to what is behind the gate and this little place is tucked away in what was a former garage in Swainby. Parking around the back and a lovely little outdoor eating area with old cable reels as tables and the inside of the cafe is adorned with bike (both pedal and motor) related memorabilia, comfy seating area with a wood burning stove and some lovely local artwork. Hot chocolate was not too sweet and generous portion of cream decorated with mini marshmallows. My only tiny issue here was it could have done with being hotter but it was still delicious! Accompanied by a superb slice of almond slice and cheese scones are up there with some of the best in the area. A review on here complained about disposable cups.... really?? Well, I applaud this and well done to The Rusty Bike for being eco conscious and to keep costs down. Many hospitality places have had to adapt to ever changing habits, economy and trying to recruit staff is a problem for many, especially in out of the way places and country areas. Besides a café of this style can get away with it and cannot see what the issue is. Unpretentious, friendly, relaxing and quirky, yes please! we will be back and recommend to others.

Fantastic spot for a stop off lunch. Never disappointed, friendly staff, great food and experienced cyclist who gives advice and support without hesitation. Peaceful spot, relaxed atmosphere. Always a pleasure to visit.

We hired E-Bikes & manual bikes from John. All the bikes were in excellent condition and John was extremely friendly and accommodating. John even dropped off and picked the bikes up from our holiday cottage. We called into the cafe for coffee & cake. Great selection and delicious. Would 100% recommend. All the group had a cracking day. Thank you.

I called up John and was able to get a road bike at short notice for a Saturday. The roadbike was well maintained, everything I needed and had a Shimano 105 group set. The group set was good enough for the climbs in the N Yorks moors, incl Rosedale Chimney, and on the coast. Loved the bike. John also fixed me up with some extras in the tool kit, so thanks for that. He was also very accommodating allowing me to pick upthe bike the evening before, and drop it off the morning after my ride. John is a big bike enthusiast which is reflected in the place. There are classic bikes hanging on the walls of the cafe with history. I loved reading about the stories behind them. Unfortunately the cafe was closed to customers when I picked up the bike so couldn’t try out any of the food/drinks, but the place looks great. It has an outdoor seated area too. Next time I’m in town I’ll be back here to hire a bike

Me and my friends were visiting the area and we wanted to go bike riding and we found this beautiful place. John the owner was so kind and helpful. John went above and beyond to help us and assist us with our bike hire. John even asked if he could come along to guide us so we don't get lost which was amazing. John even gave us all the history of the area too, which was a bonus! He is the best! Definitely recommend this place!

Nice staff but rushed so service is slow. Menu depends on what has already been bought to take away so maybe not much left later in the afternoon but food is good and well served and there are good facilities.

Great place to stop and have a great cuppa and cake. Lovely quirky decor and comfortable seating and great surroundings. Good parking and very environmentally conscious.

I love this place so much I’m there nearly everyday! So cosy, homely and warm. Coffee is lovely and the cakes and bacon sandwiches are to die for. Hope it’s here forever!

Eco friendly place, popular with cyclists and locals. Good coffee and bacon sandwich’s. Perfect home made scones.

Myself and my friend are both cyclists and loved this café for it's picturesque location, great coffee and gluten free options for me! It was my first time here since moving to the Northeast from Lancashire and will be a regular going forward. It's also dog friendly and as I have 3 dogs I will be coming back with them and the wife very soon!!

This is a great little cafe, especially for cyclists, tucked in close to the North Yorks Moors. The cafe was warm and inviting, with friendly and helpful staff. I think they could possibly reduce the covid measures they have in place now, in line with other establishments. The beans on toast came with really nice chunky bread, plenty of butter, and a decent amount of beans. However, serving them on a paper plate and a paper bowl for the beans. The hot chocolate and tea were both decent but the hot drinks were expensive: I really fail to see how any cafe can justify £3.50 for an americano in a paper cup, or a tea for £2.75 in a paper cup, for that matter. In fact, some of the prices were a jit strange. Not only were the hot drinks overpriced and strangely related, but also the soup of the day was over £6 (presumably, in another paper bowl, or a paper cup), which seems excessive. I fail to understand the reason for the overuse of paper plates, cups, and bowls. If it was an overhang of the covid measures (which the cafe seem keen to continue), then surely they would provide wooden cutlery too instead of the metal versions they provide. Also, if it's to reduce washing up, then why provide metal cutlery? Instead, they are contributing to single-use consumption by using throw-away waxed paper containers.

It's a nice place to pop in for a coffee & cake or tray bake, comfy chairs & good music. It is a very popular spot for the cycling community, on street parking was fine as it was relatively quiet but I imagine it's a different story on a sunny weekend. I'll give that a try when the weather picks up. There is a nice relaxed feeling here (mid week and raining) - as if you could easily stay for a good couple of hours and not be rushed out. I bet it will be buzzing on warmer days.

Absolutely amazing customer service, bikes, tea and cake! I couldn't find the bike hire to review so I'll do it all on here. My partner had booked a bike hire for my birthday unknown to John (owner). We agreed to hire E mountain bikes on a Thursday but non of us clicked on this was closed on a Thursday. But once we arrived John was there in an instant and was very accommodating and very informative about the bikes and we loved the reccomended routes, we had an absolute blast! Although the cafe was closed John provided us with lovely yorkshire tea and cake which was homemade and delicious! I mentioned my birthday at the beginning because he went above and beyond not knowing it was my birthday, 10/10, we will definitely be returning in the summer!

Pleasant cafe but overpriced for what it is. Sadly coffee and tea served in paper cups. Not acceptable when it's almost £4.00 a cup.

Very limited menu and high prices.Its become a dog kennel rather than a Cafe. It needs an animal free area and a greater range of food offerings.

Called for the first time this morning and impressed with the food, decor and roaring fire! Lovely fresh out of the oven fruit scones. Will certainly be visiting again.

Lovely little cafe with a homely atmosphere. Very popular with cyclists. I had a bacon sandwich which was very good quality bacon, and cooked well. Also had a coffee that was also good, with gingerbread syrup. They also have good cakes, which we took to go

Food and service was good. I had the BLT which was freshly prepared and welcome after a walk

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the delightful charm and culinary excellence of The Rusty Bike Cafe in Swainby, and it's safe to say that this hidden gem has earned a permanent spot in my heart. From the moment I stepped through the door, I was captivated by the warm and inviting ambience that perfectly complemented the rustic yet modern decor. The Rusty Bike Cafe stands out not only for its welcoming atmosphere but also for its exceptional food quality. The menu, a thoughtful blend of classic favourites and innovative creations, showcases the culinary expertise of the chefs who have a passion for crafting memorable dining experiences. My the way, the cakes are wonderful.

Disappointed at the apparent rules you need to follow here as well as the use of single use disposable cups. Makes you think it’s set up to benefit the owner rather than the customer. Frosty atmosphere.

It's a lovely place to stop off at and enjoy a refreshing drink with something to eat and relax with friends.

Great place in Swainby, a little away from the river looking out at the foothills of the North York Moors so beautiful and different in every season. Went with a friend at lunch time and found the café really busy so lots of atmosphere, passing cyclists, dog walkers, hikers (it's on a bus toute), and just friends meeting for coffee. There is outside seating as well and a cosy log burner too. Great tasting tomato soup and lovely bread - much recommended. Visited one year later and sorry to say the food was dry and unappetising and drinks were in paper cups even the table flowers dead, rather depressing atmosphere and no cosy fire burning.

Great pkace for coffee + eats good selection will be back

Great bikes, advice, service and nutrition for mountain bike Tours

I have rented quite a few bikes throughout Europe but this shop was by far the most friendly and helpful. I would strongly recommend if you need a decent roadbike or mountainbike

We hired e mountain bikes from John and spent the day on the moors and had the time of our lives. The bike quality is superb, well maintained, fully charged with good battery life and price reasonable. John gave great route guidance for great off road tracks and road routes with glorious moor and valley views. Back in time for delicious cup of tea, Yorkshire tea loaf, and vegan date crumble for the hubby at the café before heading off to check out nearby Whorlton castle and church. Nothing short of fabulous.

Lovely little hide away cafe. Awesome atmosphere!

Very popular cycling stop. Coffee excellent, home cooked cakes and snacks looked lovely too though didn't indulge this time There's no car parking (bring a bike!!) and it gets busy quickly!

Really great place, extremely friendly and helpful staff. Lovely atmosphere.

Lovely latte in a lovely cafe - but surprising and disappointing to pay nearly 4 quid to have it served in a paper cup. Hopefully the cups are recycled...

Not so sure that I wanted to pay over £3 for a coffee…in a paper cup..,when sitting down. It was the only option available. We were told they don’t serve in cups or mugs. I’m not sure if it was the time of day, after 3pm, but was told by a friend that they were recently served their coffee there in a proper ceramic cup and saucer. Besides that the restaurant was clean and the ‘fat rascal’ very nice, though very different tasting to the more traditional ones at Betty’s or Thomas’!

Very bike friendly cafe, good coffee and scone.

Always a wonderful experience! A lovely cosy cafe with delicious coffee and the toasted scones are a must! The staff are friendly and very welcoming.

We hired an e mtb bike from John so that a friend could try one out. From the start John could not have been more helpful both with the bike and the route we had planned. Unfortunately we had an incident with the bike, damaging one pedal beyond our ability to fix it on the trail, so we phoned John. Within half an hour he turned up with a new pedal and with some skill and experience he managed to repair the pedal and crank, which was also damaged so we could continue our much looked forward to ride. So thank you John and yes I would recommend the Rusty Bike Cafe though due to timing we missed out on the food but many other bikers were tucking into what looked like tasty food.

Excellent food friendly staff John is a really helpful and very knowledgeable guy on the bike hire a must visit

This is a little jewel. Friendly staff, first class pastries and great coffee. Sitting outside amongst the charming bike themed rust - just brilliant! We took several photos to take back with us from our holiday and chatted to the staff - can't wait to revisit next year.

always worth a pop in for coffee and flapjack

Fantastic spot for food and bike hire. John is a fantastic bloke so helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely worth a visit even if its just for coffee.

Nice coffee and cake friendly service , good location . Will use again

Sorry for the poor review but we've been before and it was nice, however to wait over 30 mins for a scone to be warmed up and it still never came isn't good service sorry again don't think we'll rush back.

Great tea cake, good coffee. But busy so took a little while but worth it

Very disappointed how the experience has deteriorated since COVID. They cannot cope when groups arrive and I stood in the same place in the queue for 10 minutes. Coffee in a paper cup? Try buttering a scone in a paper dish using a wooden knife, not a good experience, and prices have gone up more than most. It is a shame as location, views and the food are excellent.

John runs a great cafe; pit stop for bikers & clearly has a passion for people & biking. A well needed drink after a hot day in the saddle. He even has an original Jack Taylor hung on the wall.

Lovely food (but pricey) relaxed seating, and friendly staff. Oh, bikes for sale too

A great little cafe that is popular with cyclists. We had a Ebike tour arranged via John. We hired a couple of electric bikes which were adjusted for us and had a guided tour of the hills. The Ebikes made it a lot more manageable for the hills as there was plenty of charge to help us get up. We even managed heart attack hill without too much trouble and that is with us not cycling that often. The tee and coffee is nice. They are served in paper cups and paper trays. The brownies were nice and the sausage rolls were excellent.

Great atmosphere, great staff. Coffee was a little weak though.

Tasty flapjacks and coffee/chocolate

Stumbled on by chance. Very popular with local riders by the look of it, great coffee, and my accompanying spiced Fat Rascal was bang on. Chapeau!

This used to be a favourite café stop on our bike rides but since the pandemic they have replaced crockery and cutlery with disposable paper boxes instead of plates, wooden cutlery and takeaway cups. We visited today hoping to find that things had been restored to normal like almost all other cafés have but alas no. Still disposable serving materials. The sad thing is that this is a lovely bustling atmospheric café that serves great food and delicious coffee but it let’s itself down badly by persisting on paper plates etc. in the name of sustainability despite still charging top prices. I don’t want to drink from a paper cup and pay £3.50 for it. So we won’t be back until they get the crockery out

Greet food, service & atmosphere. We will be back 👍

Called in today for coffee and a treat whilst out cycling. First time visiting for me and I absolutely loved this place. The decor is cosy especially with the fire on and the twinkly lights plus the artwork displayed is beautiful and right up my street. Plenty of room inside and out so would recommend for a group visit which is something I intend to do with my cycling club. The cheese scone I had today was the best I’ve ever had and the cakes all looked amazing too. My other half had a fat rascal which he loved too. Coffees were good…we didn’t haven any problem with the cardboard cups/plates some people will whinge about anything though! The toilets were lovely…more like hotel bathroom then toilets at a cafe. Staff were friendly and met the owner as we were leaving who was also lovely. I would highly recommend this place and we will make this our new regular haunt when out on our bike rides.

Great tearooms, funky and quirky. Its a bit expensive but worth a visit.

Great cycling cafe, well known in the area for it's good food and warm welcome. Had an excellent cheese scone and tea, staff very helpful and friendly. Would recommend.

Stopped off with a friend and our dogs after this place was recommended by a cycling friend. The place is handily a ccessible by car if you head north from Cod Beck Reservoir parking but its quite a narrow country road. Also parking at rear of cafe bit tight access. Worth it tho as it has good tea & coffee and good quality snacks which is a pleasant place to pit stop and have a snack with friends, family or dogs.

Lovely little place, great coffee and snacks ☕️ 👍

Its a bike stop cafe so its paper cups and a bit of self service, having said that, the atmosphere was lovely, people were friendly and the food was nice, the coffee was good. lovely little find!

Great. Just what was needed after the walk.

Perfect end to a day's walking great hot coffees and a lovely cheese scone.

Great coffee but not impressed with paper cups!

Worth every penny. As we ride our cycling routes, we tend to make sure we pass by here. All the staff are friendly and welcoming, the fair prices reflect the excellent food and drink. My personal favourite being the Mediterranean roll. Coffee always hit the spot and the location is well kept, tidy and I adore the decorations l choices. I just wish I lived closer and I’d of been a regular for sure.

Second visit inside a week, first after run with friends and today to show partner the castle discovered on said run. Both times the drinks were great and tea cake and scones excellent BUT I do not wish to sit inside a cafe and drink from a paper cup and eat from a paper tray. Sitting outside I could maybe understand it. Note signs saying please place rubbish in recycling but on return to counter was instructed to place all in black bin bag. I even pointed out it included butter wrapper and dirty napkin therefore rendering un-recyclable. Saying “it’s recyclable” is not the same as stuff actually being recycled. The food and drinks are great, it this just strikes me as lazy and not sincere.

Definitely had a lot better lunch quite disappointed, eating in and you get paper cups and plates don't mind the wooden knifes and folks

Great cafe to ride to. Just wished they where open on a Thursday. Food and coffee excellent.

Log fire; sunlight pouring through the windows; bonny girls behind the counter - all good. Pity I had (as usual) to stand and queue to order for nearly 15 minutes; surely orders could be taken then delivered to table? Spoils a perfect coffee stop.

Relaxing spot for brunch. Delicious scones and coffee. Great range of teas too.

We have visited numerous times over the past few years and the food/drink are always fantastic. The atmosphere is great and the staff are always lovely! We will continue to visit.

Fantastic cafe for cyclists and non cyclists. Hidden gem. Run by a cyclist so understands our needs. Bike hire available. Great place for walkers. Dog friendly. Best coffee in the area. The spicy Tomato soup with a cheese scone is to die for and I normally hate tomato soup. Does some unusual beverages and snacks not available elsewhere.

Was advised that they did great breakfasts but this wasn't the case. Very limited choice on the menu, you couldn't even get an egg sandwich

Just been back to this cafe. Awful!! Got beans on toast served in a cardboard tray. 2 warm slices of bread. Not toast! Beans served in an ice cream tub. Wooden knives and forks!!! We'd asked and paid for cheese that we pointed out wasn't there. As he took our food away for a meagre sprinkling of cheese, I asked if we could have them served properly on a plate. The young lad said "we can't do plates because of Covid"!!!! I asked how we were meant to eat it and he told us to "dip our bread in the beans"! 🤣🤣 This is 6th of August 2022!!! Ridiculous!!! We have been before and it was lovely. You need to come out of covid mode! Proper plates, cups and cutlery!!

Cracking place to stop for a break and probably the best coffee I've had for a long time. Very pleasant and welcoming staff which is very welcome even though we were on motorcycles.

Regular coffee shop visit after a walk round the reservoir at Osmotherly. Very dog, walker & cycling friendly. Great in the winter when cosy in the sofa next to the log burner. Seating outside in the summer. Fabulous cakes, scones & bacon butties! Good coffee & friendly staff.

Hired a road bike for almost a week whilst staying nearby on a visit from overseas. The bike was very comfortable with good quality componentry (KTM Carbon Fibre frame, 105 groupset, Selle saddle, Fulcrum wheels) and very well maintained. John the proprietor offered friendly advice on routes and provided essential spares to carry plus a helmet. They hire out a range of bikes including mountain and e-bikes. Highly recommended, especially if you want to get some miles/kilometres in when you're missing your bike.... Local roads are fabulous for cycling and the drivers are generally very courteous. Oh, and their cake & coffee is good too. Recommended

Been going here since it opened. What an awful shock! Miserable, really surly, eye-rolling staff, incredibly slow service, paper plates, plastic cups… not great food or drinks. Where have the friendly staff gone? So disappointed!

Little Village coffee shop, offering drinks, cakes and sandwiches. Cute set-up both indoors and outdoors. Service at the counter, very friendly but rather slow. Limited variety of products,

Lovely place to start or end a ride /walk 😁

Drove over for breakfast, but not really many hot options for vegetarians, just beans on toast really. Couple of items on the lunch time seem better options. Didn't mind the paper and cardboard cartons etc, but my hot chocolate was a bit too lively to work that well in the cardboard cup. Homemade cakes are good, can recommend the coffee and walnut cake, decent sized slab. (Biker sized, heh heh) Toasted teacake was OK. Pleasant enough, but a queue soon forms as it's popular here, and the service can be a bit slow. Has outdoor seating at the front, oh and it's dog friendly too. Quirky decor inside with reclaimed wood, hessian furnishings and a woodburner, cycles and whey hey a lhaverlee lil bikie, a 1936 Ariel no less. I smirked at the comment on a review that said this place is popular with "cyclists and motor bikers but don't let that put you off because they were well mannered." We bikers aren't all rufty tufty mafiosa sons of anarchy you know, strange how folk pigeonhole bikers, they're the loveliest, most genial folk I know, bikers. Books... covers...judging, but that's the 'human condition', I guess. Also sells some gorgeous cards by textile designer, Jane Kitching, whose exuberant works adorn the walls too. Yes, I would revisit, it has it's own charm for sure and I like a bit of quirk and homemade always gets a vote from me.

Brilliant atmospheric cycling themed cafe with great coffee and cakes. Love the fact they have a bike maintenance stand and track pump available too if you need it.

Love setting food and coffee good staff.

Called in (okay I chose the route to go past) and wasnt disappointed. The cheese scones were excellent - so much so that I took some home when we left the area. Theres a good bike rack out the front, visible from part of the...

We were told by some one that it was a good place to eat To drop in to or incorporate it in a walk We really enjoyed it but slightly disappointed that we had paper plates knives and Forks plus paper cups this is the only thing that put us off.

Very nice cafe relaxed atmosphere quite a few cycling enthusiasts and motor bikers visit, but dont be put off all very well mannered.

Have visited this cafe four or five times and it always feels warm and cozy. Ideal for a light snack and a coffee. The soup and a savoury scone were delicious. Popular with walkers and cyclists and it's dog friendly which was a plus for us.

Great had a rusty rascal and coffee both good.would definitely re visit my daughters partner is a regular as is a cyclist.

Friendly welcoming staff only had a coffee but it was very nice & hot. Would recommend

I hired three bikes last weekend through John at Rusty Bikes. The bikes rode beautiful and were in good condition, super easy to book. John was wonderful! John provided helmets, maps and even helped by driving us and the bikes to a beautiful spot we...

A little gem. Great for a cycle stop.

Great place, it will be even better when they start using teapots again

Great food, lovely friendly atmosphere.

Lovely cake and coffee. Helpful and friendly staff.