The Tea Lounge in Selby

Never fails to deliver brilliant home cooked food. Visit often but the steak and kidney pie last week was truly outstanding. As a southerner in Yorkshire so few places actually do kidney with most being ale or just steak. It was jam packed with both steak and kidney, all delicious. Soups are something else too. Sandwiches are always fantastic, fresh and full of excellent fillings. A big shout out not only to Lisa but especially the lovely Ellie out front

Absolutely amazing tearoom. The staff and the food were fabulous (cottage pie was excellent and great portions) I also enjoyed a coffee there in the morning and this was lovely too. Dogs made to feel very welcome 💓

This little cafe is simply the best place in Tadcaster to sit down and eat. There is plenty of choice to suit everyone's taste. We had a BLT sandwich a sausage sandwich and a bacon and mushroom sandwich and drinks. The sandwiches are large rolls filled to the brim. Lisa and Ellie are great,always friendly and chatty. I recommend you call in,it is nearly always busy so maybe worth a phone call first but well worth a visit .The cakes are delicious too

Popped in for here after taking my toddler swimming across the road and was surprised it seemed to be fully booked. Luckily they managed to fit us in. I was really pleased to see at least 50% of the menu was vegetarian which is probably a coincidence but for us as a vegetarian family it was really refreshing to see and not feel like we were stuck with no choice and just the usual cheese sandwich. All the sandwich options looked really nice, however a bit on the pricey side. The cakes all seem handmade which is what we would expect for a little teahouse and the raspberry scones were especially good and came with clotted cream which again you don't always get elsewhere. It is a lovely little place and despite them having to slot us in between bookings we didn't feel rushed. All the food looked really good and fresh and there were clearly loads of repeat customers so you know it must be nice. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area

Met a friend before the high school run; first visit to this little tea room and it was lovely. Greeted warmly and asked if I would like to order a drink whilst I waited. The menu looked varied with some really nice choices. We enjoyed a nice piece of lemon and meringue sponge to cheer us up on a Friday afternoon. The place was clean, friendly and I will definitely return to sample the menu!

Now called Lisa tea room. We had a delicious full English breakfast with fantastic service. Brilliant customer services. Well worth a visit.

Very good friendly service and excellent genuine home-made food by mother and daughter team. Soups and cakes are particularly good!

A very popular venue for Coffee, light lunches and Tea. Freshly prepared food attractively presented. The owner, Daughter Ellie and staff will look after You. Excellent homemade Cakes.

All in the title, really - called in for piping hot soup at lunchtime and everything about this place hit the spot. Will definitely be back!

A friend and I stopped at the Tea Lounge for lunch whilst cycling. We were offered to take the bikes to secure location which was very helpful. The atmosphere inside was very pleasant, the decor very nice. The staff were very helpful and the choice available was very good. With a great selection of sweets. I went for a home made sausage roll with a beautiful salad garnish. I shall be back!

We stopped here mid journey to holidays and both visits were very good. If you get there in time they have nice specials but they do seem to be popular!. A Good find

Discoverd this wonderful tea shop by chance and it was absolutely lovely. Even though it was close to closing, the staff were very friendly, the food was fresh and very tasty and drinks tasted divine. Would definitely recommend!

I really think when you get great service and food you should tell people about it. So here it goes, from the moment we stepped into the tea rooms, we were greeted with a friendly member of staff, she took us to our seats, helped us with the menu etc. The food came and it was all delicious. I would recommended this over many tea shops I’ve been too and would come back in a heartbeat.

We stopped here on a trip as the kids were ‘starving’ - soup & sandwiches, beans on toast and skinny fries. All delivered quickly and everyone happy! Would recommend but please post your opening hours on trip advisor 🤜

Visited the café yesterday on recommendation of a local lady as we walked around the town. The food was amazing all home cooked. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If your ever passing through visit you won't be disappointed

Visited this cafe today. Felt very safe, everything very clean and instruction easy to follow. Had our lunch in outside court yard though there were seats inside too. Had big! Pot of tea and fresh sandwiches. Really nice. Great experience from a nervous customer 😍☕

This is a gorgeous cafe. It also has a small courtyard with tables to the rear of the Cafe and a few tables outside at the front. Perfect for alfresco dining. The food is all homemade and the cakes are sensational. The fresh cream meringues are a must! The staff are very friendly yet are very sensible about maintaining their distance. We had a takeaway afternoon tea during lock down which was also amazing.

I cannot rate this establishment highly enough. During this Covid 19 lockdown they have looked after me with 3 (My Choice) piping hot delicous meals a week. Georgous cakes or scones added when asked for. As for their Brownies so yummy and a variety of types. I will certainly be giving them my custom now that they are opening up again. Excellent service and value for money.

Me and my friend have visited twice for breakfast, it was that good the first time we went back a second time for a midweek full English breakfast. The food was excellent both times.Lovely relaxing cafe, clean and tidy.The staff are very nice and friendly.Well worth a visit!

Ambience is special. Food great and so fresh. A very friendly hard working team. Have already recommended to family and hope to visit again in the near future.

Fab breakfast! Lovely friendly staff- everything is beautifully clean. Our food was piping hot and delicious A lovely atmosphere ❤️ Very good value

Booked in advance as we were having a Weekend in Tadcaster Lovely afternoon tea. All freshly cooked and generous portions The meingue was lovely and full of strawberry's Great place to eat would advise booking in advance

We literally pulled off the motorway at "the next village" to get a late breakfast which happened to be Tadcaster. I was made up to turn the corner and see the John Smith's Brewery!We found what we think was the only Cafe in the village and we weren't disappointed. It was a lovely little place and inviting. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Everyone was talking to each other and it was nice to be involved in their chatter. We just had the usual bacon rolls but there was plenty to choose from including specials and home made cakes. We loved everything about this place. Thank you.

First found this place for coffee and tea cakes. Best tea cakes around. Lunch today for three of us.. Giant Yorkshire puddings for two with lovely onion gravy. And sandwich for the other.. Excellent food with lovely service. A little Gem...

Went for late breakfast not been before but we will certainly be going back. Great service and great food had to wait a little while but that’s because everything is freshly cooked and delivered pipping hot to the table. Would love to try one of their afternoon teas next time.

I eat here frequently and have never had a bad or even poor meal. The food is top quality home cooking. The service is excellent, friendly and quick. The Christmas Dinner I had here the other day was the best of several I have eaten in the last 2 weeks, it could not have cooked it better myself.

Met friends at The Tea Lounge for lunch. Very friendly staff and lovely sandwiches. Relaxed atmosphere would certainly return.

Went here for a spot of lunch very clean and friendly cafe ..staff were excellent and nothing was to much bother food was to die for and the cakes were out of this world ..if your looking for excellent food do try here

When an offer for £29 for a room pops up it seems sill not to take advantage. The Premier Inn is only a few minutes away from York, just off the A64 (if coming from the direction of Leeds, there is a curious wiggle to get there). The hotel is welcoming, the room clean, the wi-fi free. Breakfast was plentiful. What's not to like.

We visited the Tea Lounge in Tadcaster by chance but we were VERY IMPRESSED!

My favourite cafe, always delicious food and cakes, with gluten free options !!! Delicious. The girls are always so accommodating to all customers, I am always met with a smile 😊🌟

Fantastic meal and excellent value for money Staff very friendly Clean, light bright environment I will be back

Este lugar parecía en tripadvisor antes de ir y no me decepcionó.

Espléndido tesoro escondido' en 'central Tadcaster. Bellamente decorado, personal servicial y agradable, un ambiente acogedor y alegre. Excelente comida casera, sopa de almuerzo preparado a gran pasteles. . . Aparcamiento en parking o en central.

Fuimos a Tadcaster en autobús desde Filey (puedes hacer que cuando son viejas y tienen un pase de autobús!

Attractive, busy tea room under 5 mins walk from Tadcaster's large free car park. Excellent food. Child friendly; provided us with high chairs crayons, books and good range of children's dishes. Essential to book at table as full at lunch time .

Visitamos este encantadora habitación té hoy. Recibido cálidamente por la camarera que nos enseñó una mesa para dos cerca de la zona de servicio. No nos apuraron con nuestra orden, aunque era la hora del almuerzo (12:15) y estaban bastante llenos. Pedimos después de un corto tiempo, y eligió el salmón diario especial y brócoli hornear. Pedimos una taza de té mientras esperábamos un corto tiempo para la comida, que era muy bien presentado en su propio plato de servir junto con un poco de pan caliente y una ensalada muy agradable limpio y fresco. pedimos algo de agua caliente para nuestro té, que rápidamente trajo. Se hizo bastante concurrida y había un zumbido que se sumó a la atmósfera. No nos sentimos presionados para abandonar la mesa después de la cena. Una experiencia muy agradable y yo recomendaría este salón de té.

The jolly staff wear matchng jerkins as they chatter around their busy kitchen. My coffee and scone of uncertain fruitage were both delicious. Highly recommended

On entering we were asked if we'd "booked a table?"Sorry I thought this was just a tea room café - well, it is but its a very good one and its very popular :-)We were 5 blokes out for a ride on our motorcycles and we called here after we found the café we'd gone to was closed - we're very glad it was otherwise we wouldn't have tried The Tea Lounge.The service was great, the staff couldn't have been more friendly professional and helpful, the food was 1st class, and the prices were great value for money.This is one of the best café/tea rooms we've been in, and boy have we been in lots :)We all thought the same and we wouldn't hesitate to go back - if we can get a table that is !

This little quaint tea lounge is gorgeous. All staff are so friendly and always have excellent homemade food, especially the cakes! Pop in but worth ringing to book over a lunchtime as it is very popular in Tadcaster. Everyone who I meet up with there always loves it. Thank you Lisa.

A small cafe, but there are tables both upstairs and downstairs and so it can accommodate more people than you might think. Very friendly, efficient service and nice tea, although I would avoid the coffee - both the americano and the Cappucino were flavourless. By 2.45 in the afternoon, several of the cake and scone options were no longer available so we cannot comment on the food to any great extent. However the cafe was full of pairs and groups of local women, suggesting that it really hits the spot with them. Clean toilets and modern decor, tables and chairs.

Fantastic little cafe. I had tea and a piece of warm Chocolate and Mint Brownie - just amazing. Quite easily the nicest slice of cake ever.Do not pass this place by without stopping in. The hot food looked amazing too.

Very nice! Lovely food. Very pleasent place to have coffee with friend. Lots of lovely deserts to choose from. Well worth a visit

1sr rate customer service.Visited on a cycle ride. We're immediately shown where to leave our bikes in a secure area. Extremely friendly with excellent service.

Nicely situation in the centre of the town. Nice atmosphere ideal for a meeting place good chic of food and drinks. Ample portions we will be back. Parking a bit tight in the area on a busyish road.

I've been using the Tea Lounge for ages (as have other family members) as I live in Tadcaster and pop in when I have time. It is lovely. The staff are great - friendly and efficient - and everything served is freshly made and of high quality. The coffee is good, the soups are fantastic as is the food. The cakes are all home made and gorgeous. At lunchtime (or anytime!) I particularly love the omelettes which are big, fresh and served with delicious side salad. It looks and tastes great. This place is all a small cafe should be. But a word of warning.....it is so popular locally that it can be hard to get a table around lunchtime. Lots of regulars! But definitely should be tried if you are in the area. Tadcaster is lucky to have the Tea Lounge.

I've been here a few times for afternoon tea and cake. The home made meringues are my favourite and are extremely popular because they are so good! The staff are really friendly and warm,

Gorgeous place. Highly recommend the afternoon tea. All home made cakes and scones beautifully presented and really good value for money. Staff were helpful polite and friendly can't fault this place. Go you won't be disappointed.

Fabulous little place...great food and such friendly staff. Beautifully fresh home made soups, hot baked potatoes sandwiches and of course stunning cake.

Really good food, friendly service and nice location. Have been here a few times when our normal stop, The Lemon Tree has been closed. Yes we do recommend the Tea Lounge.

I love this tea room . Everything is home made and beautifully presented . The cakes are amazing. It has a lovely garden room when the weather is suitable .

Every time I eat at The Tea Lounge, the food is very good and the home made soups are amazing!!! Give it a try. It is a family run business. They are all really friendly.

Good fresh prepared food pleasant surroundings very helpful and friendly staff. Good menu choice and reasonably priced.

I went there with two of my friends and all of us enjoyed the Tea Lounge. The place is really cute, service was good and food was really nice! Plus, it's quite cheap. I took the giant Yorkshire pudding with gravy and it was massive and so good.

My wife walked in in cycling gear and was greeted with the offer to put our tandem in a safe place. We were then treated to a very good light lunch in convivial surroundings. Just what we wanted.

I have only had breakfast, but I have to say it's very nice, not what I'd call a typical English breakfast(greasy spoon). It's some where you would take your nan or loved one. Quiet friendly atmosphere family run I do believe

Visited the tea lounge for lunch I had the giant Yorkshire pudding with sausage omg it was amazing I struggled to finish it all its a definite must excellent service from Ellie Janine and Lisa the premises have just been newly decorated its so clean and bright definitely worth a visit

Called in today (11/04/2016) whilst our car was being serviced locally. A lovely little spot with great staff and a varied menu.We do lots of coffee shops around the world and this one stands out as being one we will be going back to. The cakes alone being a good enough reason!Forget the big boys - these are the places you get value and quality.

Tea and scones with jam, plain and simple but very nice.On a very cold afternoon. The staff are very pleasant,and they share our banter, and also giving it back.

Stopped in Tadcaster to support the tow after the dreadful flooding, found this great little tea room. Really friendly staff and good fresh food

I recently visited the Tea Lounge with three other friends for a lunchtime catch up. It was easy to find in Tadcaster and there was plenty of on-street parking available. We had booked a table and were seated upstairs, which seemed much more spacious and relaxed than the downstairs area. There was a good range of choice on the menu and all the meals we chose were nice and arrived quickly. The food is traditional and homemade, nothing fancy but good quality. The service was quick and friendly, although we were a little bemused to be told they close at 2pm when this is surely still prime lunch time! Overall it was a nice lunch and was fairly reasonably priced.

Have used this popular tea lounge many times,The owner and all the staff are VERY friendly and make everbody welcome.The cooked breakfast is always spot on and is my favourite.We had exmas lunch in dec for the 2nd year running and was amazed how good it was at a right price ( well done girls }This is very nice place to visit when anyone is close to tadcaster and sure you will not be disapointed.

For a friendly service where you can chat or sit in a quiet corner the Tea Lounge is idealGreat homemade food that never disappoints

We just love this place.You can keep all of the naff chains which suck money from the local economy to London or the USA.You cannot beat great home-made food from good local ingredients, and that is the very definition of this establishment, long may it prosper.

My wife and I have only recently started to visit The Tea Lounge but it certainly lives up to its excellent reputation. The food is all prepared on the premises by this amazing family team, including the very musical chef. If you haven't sampled the scrumptious cakes or the tasty omelettes do not delay.

Brilliant cafe, friendly welcoming staff. Good choice of snacks and delicious cakes. Quick service. Your stay is not rushed. A little gem

Met a friend for lunch and it was wonderful. The hot chocolate was hot and creamy, the tea room is very popular so we had to book. I had a wrap which was just enough. I will definitely be going back.

Worth booking a table as it's always busy! Nice selection of food from sandwiches to daily specials and fantastic home baked cakes. Very reasonably priced, well worth a visit

Visited previously and always been impressed! this visit was on a cold rainy Monday morning and we thoroughly enjoyed everything. We had a 'lounge special breakfast' and a breakfast sandwich and both were gorgeous! So fresh & such generous portions. The service was efficient & friendly and the lounge itself beautifully decorated and very comfortable. I will definitely be back soon thank you!

This a busy and popular place to eat in Tadcaster. The food is served with a smile and is delicious. I had lunch there and was surprised at how many people were there enjoying different types of food from cakes to soup. All seemed wonderful. I chose a classic baked potato with cheese and was not disappointed. I would love to go back there!

At the end of a country walk my party of 4 strolled into Tadcaster as the rain began to fall. Diving into the Tea Lounge we were greeted with friendly courtesy by the staff who served us classic English teas including crumpets, scones and fancy cakes. The surroundings were comfortable and clean, and the service quick and efficient. Tea for four with cakes cost less than £13 and represented superb value for money. Terrific.

We booked a table for lunch for seven people on a day of driving rain. We booked on the morning and got a table on the ground floor, avoiding some steep steps to the first floor tables. Excellent food served with good humour and speed; our choices included a GIANT Yorkshire Pudding, Smoked bacon and leek soup, a beef panini with roast potatoes and salad. Two of our group chose the Afternoon Tea Selection. Excellent strawberry milk-shakes, decent coffee. All in all, seven of us enjoyed a super lunch for just over £60 - representing superb value for money. The Tea Lounge is very busy not least because the locals know a good thing when they have it! The staff are friendly, and - most important - the quality of the cooking is spot on. I'll be back in the future.

Great cakes, friendly staff, always a popular venue for coffe, lunch and afternoon tea. Nice choice of drinks but the home made cakes are the real star

Stopped for a shake and simple breakfast option. All fine and service friendly, no unreasonable wait. Good for a cycling stop.

Whether you are having a hot meal such as the huge Yorkshire puddings with beef, or a simple scone everything is home cooked and wonderful.Hence best to book if you can.

This little tea room is just fabulous . The home made food is beautifully cooked every time. The cooked breakfast is fabulous as Is the lemon cake and the coronation chicken is the best I've ever tasted.

Was on a very rushed lunch break so called in for a sandwich to takeaway. Lots of choice. Went with a hot beef, onion and gravy sandwich which was absolute heaven! I'll definitely be coming back again for more.

My wife and I were en route to Whitby from Manchester on our motor bikes and planned to stop in Tadcaster for lunch but the pre planned eatery wasn't open. A quick look at the "around us" app led us to this gem. Although almost completely full the owner clocked us straight away, gave us a friendly welcome and directed us upstairs to her last table. Lunch was traditional but excellent - large Yorkshire pud with onion gravy, I had baked potato, cheese and baked beans although a wide selection of other varied things - all freshly cooked. Mug of tea, a quick natter with the owner and cheery goodbye from the lovely young staff who prove young people can be friendly, polite hard working and attentive. One to revisit.

Called en route from Leicester to Whitby. Great alternative to motorway services. Free car park nearby or just outside if spaces are available. Warm welcome and lovely food. Will definitely call again.

Have visited this tea room on numerous occasions . The staff are very friendly and service is good. The cakes are to die for . All homemade and so fresh. All in all a lovely place to visit . Recommend that u book to avoid disappointment. Excellent asset for tadcaster

The homemade cakes here are to die for. The afternoon tea is a real bargain at £10.50. A selection of sandwiches on the softest bread, a homemade scone ( I fully recommend the apricot and walnut scones) and a choice of a homemade cake. The strawberry meringues and raspberry roulade are delicious. The café is spotlessly clean, and the china is all matching, with everything beautifully presented. A little diamond.

Stopped off in Tadcaster on a long journey and wanted somewhere to rest and have lunch. Had no idea of where to go and saw this place away from the main street. Oddly ,considering comments in other reviews about needing to book, there appeared to be only one other customer. We were given a warm welcome. Service was efficient and friendly. The choice on the menu was varied.We chose a Yorkshire platter and a giant Yorkshire Pudding filled with sausages.The portions were large, well presented and good value.Thoroughly enjoyable and we left well satisfied. Although we didn't have any of the cakes they looked really good. Highly recommended.

Been to the tea room before, but not for awhile. Just had afternoon tea there and what can I say, excellent. A mix of sandwiches , blueberry scone with cream & jam and a huge strawberry meringue, and of course a lovely pot of tea. My husband decided to have something different and had a large Yorkshire pudding with beef in the middle, lots of it, and he said it was lovely. All home made cakes, lovely staff it's a must. Booking is best as it gets very busy.

This was the first time I have been to The Tea Lounge and I will definitely be back again very soon. It is a hidden gem..... The food and homemade cakes were absolutely delicious. It was very busy so will be making a reservation next time to ensure I get a table. Highly recommend.

Lovely place, such a good selection of homemade cakes.Superb welcoming staff, very busy place and thoroughly enjoyable.

If you like quality home-cooked food, full of flavour, then you couldn't do better then this! I don't write reviews, but this well deserves one! Fantastic service, divine home made cakes, and beautiful main meals and specials. You may need to ring and book a table as it's so popular! I an now becoming a regular, although I live some distance away, it's well worth the trip out!

I didn't know where to go for lunch with my toddler. I found The Tea Lounge by asking a mum who was passing by for a recommendation. It was fully booked but luckily they could accommodate us on the sofa seats. The soup, hot chocolate, service and atmosphere were all top quality. The scones looked amazing but we were too full to try them. It's a good excuse to go back though the next time we are in Tadcaster ;)

Thank you again Lisa and everyone from The Tea Lounge the afternoon tea was delicious! We can't wait to come back again for a scrummy lunch!!! ☕

Call in. Just before that were due to close on a cold. January day. We were made to feel welcome. And nothing was too mutch trouble. Good people. Thay. Deserve. To do well Thank you.

Just want to thank Lisa and her team for a fabulous Xmas lunch they never fail to deliver fantastic food .The turkey was the best I've ever had many thanks Lisa for the lovely lunches. ..

A hidden gem of a cafe in Tadcaster with great light meals and delicious cakes. Friendly family run cafe with cake recipes which have been passed down over the generations. Meals are well presented and all freshly cooked.

My husband and I called here for breakfast twice whilst on a break staying nearby. I found The Tea Lounge from TripAdvisor and am so glad we went. The place is quaint and beautifully decorated and the food is good. The overall charm-factor though is the staff. The lady running front of house was extremely welcoming and chatty and even remembered us the second time we visited, which was lovely. The place was busy both times and is clearly served by many locals and as most people were on first name terms.I must add also that the cakes looked amazing although we didn't try them.The only one thing I would improve is the quality of the sausages to a more local based produce and if this increased the price slightly it would still be well worth the money.If we return to the area, we will be sure to call back here.

if you pop in for coffee and snack or lunch always a warm welcome The cakes are as good as they look. A good meeting place have a chat with friends a good drink with a cake or some times we go in for breakfast then into the market they do a homemade hot lunch

my friend and I have being to the tea lounge on a few times and always had a nice cup of tea and coffee , today it was a rainy day when we went to the tea lounge it was nice and cheerfull and had a warm feel , the food was very nice the cheese toastie was one of the best

This cafe is always one of the ones we head for when cycling around Tadcaster and yesterday was no different.All the food and especially the cakes are home made and they are simply lovely, the service is of the highest quality, and the little courtyard around the back is really nice on a warm sunny day.

This tea room is fantastic always clean and the best home made food .The staff are always friendly and always busy we always book would be awful if we couldn't get a table.

Only ever been for breakfast , crumpets are delicious ! Service fast and efficient. The fresh made cakes are delicious and you can order them to take home etc.

This place sets the standards for other tea rooms. We called in for lunch today, it was our first visit but certainly won't be our last. From the second we walked in to the moment we left we were made to feel like regulars. The service was outstanding, the food was delightful and the price was really reasonable. All in all a really enjoyable lunch.

We had the most amazing afternoon tea lovely little tea room fantastic service and great value for money the food is great as well good say I have better afternoon tea anywhere else a must do for any couples or families looking for a nice afternoon experience Does need to be booked as they are very popular and I can see why brilliant

My family and I love this place, we regularly visit for tasty lunch and amazing cakes! The staff are always so friendly and remember us so we always get lovely warm welcomes! They are so helpful and accommodating for my baby niece, cutting smaller portions of cake. They are so kind to my elderly Gran, chatting with her and boxing up the food she can't manage. We love this place, and lots of other locals do too so to avoid disappointment make sure you book your table!