The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club in Hambleton

Are the best eggs I've ever tasted...., met him outside, told him his eggs were main reason for visit, so he came back in to make my breakfast even though it was his day off !! What a fella...as the late great Dave Myers would say 'one egg is never an oeuf' ..thank you Ian....till next time !

Don't know what happened yesterday but if it hadn't been for the fact that lovely friends treated me to lunch I would have complained. Ages to get served, drinks came long before food order was even taken, then we had to ask for service. I ordered cheese and leak quiche, it was not a quiche, no pastry, no taste. Two small leaves of lettuce, HALF A SMALL SLICE OF BEETROOT (why bother), couple of sun-dried tomatoes, watery tasteless slaw, yuk. I have eaten a fab Mac & cheese here before, was therefore so disappointed with my lunch yesterday. Quality and presentation was poor. You can do better.

Great atmosphere and the service is brilliant

I'd go as far as saying, the best sarny/toasty I've ever had. Cakes are also 5*. Nice quirky decor, and staff are very catering.

Brilliant little place, very quirky with excellent staff and service

Absolutely gorgeous, flavours were impeccable 👌 the chef knows what he is doing. Breakfast and cakes were delicious. Service and location great.

Fantastic friendly staff Beautiful food I can highly recommend this place

Visited this place for the first time with my wife who is celiac. They were very accommodating with this and we were able to get a raspberry and coconut slice of cake each which was outstanding (there were lots of other options of both sweet. And savoury food). I am not celiac but had the same and it is as good as any cake I’ve ever had. We will be regular visitors from now on but I strongly advise booking a table. The secret is out and there were having to turn customers away as it’s so popular.

The Velveteen Rabbit Luncheon Club is an absolute gem! From the moment we stepped through the door, we were enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and charm. The service was impeccable; the staff went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was nothing short of extraordinary! The food was divine and truely perfect - We would highly recommend!

Gorgeous food! Friendly staff!! Would recommend the oat milk mocha & gypsy eggs!! Absolute heaven

We came across this amazing cafe enroute to an overnight stay in Saltburn by the sea. We were shown to a table in the upstairs part of the cafe immediately on entering the premises. We were served within a few minutes of being seated, we both chose toasted sandwiches served with coleslaw and crisps. Have to say the food was absolutely delicious, the ingredients were of the freshest, the best coleslaw ever. Amazing cakes with no aftertaste of baking soda/powder that you often experience. The cappuccino coffee was the best we've ever experienced, so good we had to have a second cup. All of the staff were very professional, friendly and coureous. Highly recommend and look forward to a future visit.

I love this place, their cake especially is outstanding.

Only had coffee, but really nice 👌

What a great little coffee shop. I'll call in wherever I'm in the area.

Stopped by for a Sunday lunch on a recommendation, quirky little place and quite possibly the best Sunday lunch I've ever had. The beef fell to pieces, was tender and perfectly cooked, veg cooked to perfection, crispy but fluffy toasties. The list goes on. Lovely little find and will be back.

Stop off after a lovely walk, great that they allow dogs. Lovely staff and dreadfully unhealthy but morable cakes.

A really fabulous place to eat. Delicious food and leave room for the cakes. A real hidden gem. The staff are lovely

This place is an amazing jewel in the heart of great Ayton. We went for lunch for my son’s birthday today. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. The food was amazing and selection of cakes etc was second to none. Well done to all the staff we will definitely be returning soon xx

It is a great cafe for tea/coffee and cake, with plenty of savoury food options and freshly made bread available as well. The staff were very friendly, and a good playlist was on when we visited. We didn't reserve a table, but you can do if you know the time you want a table. There are some more tables in the back room, so worth going in even if they appear full from the street. We went for the toasted teacake (nicely cinnamon spiced) and Bakewell slice. Both were healthly portions, and nice coffee.

Wonderful, friendly staff and delicious fresh cheese toasties. Well worth visiting if you're in the area after a brisk walk!

Unfortunate inability to serve warm cappuccinos even when the first ones sent back. Scones hard and dry. Jam but no cream which was ordered. Thought it was going to be as nice as it looked but obviously we will never call again.

Popped in on Sunday, had a small breakfast which was lovely. Also picked up a Sunday lunch to heat up at home - absolutely gorgeous!!

Great Ayton is a delightful location at any time of year and has a few great sports to eat and drink. Our experiences here have always been breakfast but I can say this is easily the best breakfast in the area. Watching the chef carefully prepare a range of foods with real dedication you can’t help but be impressed. Breakfast for me is full of English and I would recommend anytime, absolutely superb. I have been told the Sunday lunches are also excellent so we will try them soon. This is a lovely venue with great attentive staff and terrific food, well done all.

Not welcome! Took a day off from work and my wife was excited excited about the opportunity to take me there. When we walked in we were told there was only seating outside, where it was too cold in November, there is apparently an extended seating area upstairs that was 'closed' and there was no effort made to sit us on large tables, sharing with one or two other people. It was explained to us that most had just sat down so would be a while. Overall, they just didn't want our business and we're going to be as awkward as they could about it. Left feeling very negative.

Popped in for the full English breakfast and it was very tasty.

Lovely staff,great service,brilliant food

First visit here after passing by for many years as it always looks so busy, however we didn’t realise it opened up at the back and we were lucky enough to be seated on the lovely cosy sofas upstairs. The staff were really friendly and attentive. Three of us had the cheese scones which they warmed for us and I’m not exaggerating when I say they were the best cheese scones any of us had had. One of us got the scrambled eggs on toast with halloumi and avocado and although this wasn’t an exact option on the menu they said it was no problem. This was so well seasoned and a generous portion. Again, one of the nicest versions of this we’ve tried. The coffees were particularly delicious too. We can’t wait to go back.

First visit. Excellent. Must visit if I'm area.

What a creacking find! Superb food and service, great atmosphere, will deffo be going back there!

Popped in for a bite to eat with a friend. Quirky gorgeous little place. It felt like being in in some a aristocrats morning room, fab decor, comfy, shabby chic. Love it. We both had a little breakfast. Everything on that plate was super tasty. Bacon was really well cooked and homemade beans a revelation. Would love that recipe, sausages were best have had in a while. Came with great wodges of sourdough toast and big pats of butter. It was a little plate, but just what we needed and really filling actually. We asked for various drinks and some water. It's the little things, beautiful crockery and even the water served a a fish shaped bottle that was so unusual. Service was great. All the girls were polite, speedy and accommodating. Definitely be back!

Really good food and friendly staff and service

My days! Cakes! What can I say portion size enough for 2-3 people! So tasty!!! Quirky place will definitely be back! Several times over tha k you for having us just before closing guys! Appreciate it

Friendly staff. Food is always wholesome and some of it is innovative and well above average. This cafe is also something of an inigma in that some of their food is presented with little fineness. On the one hand, they serve up white chocolate mochas to die for, yet they will serve bacon buns in bread door steps. That might be appropriate for artisans who burn up 12,000 calories in a day, but a strain on the average constitution. They sell cakes and bread from the front shop. Some look the part but again need more refinement. I have bought home-made bread from them previously, but it needed to be a lot lighter. I really do wish this little cafe all the best for their efforts, but hope they can make a few tweaks to elevate their culinary standards to match their wholesome home made qualities.

I organised an afternoon tea for a birthday gift and it was amazing - the best afternoon tea I have every had. Instead of boring finger sandwiches, we had a toasted sandwich, pastry and a quiche, followed by savoury and sweet scones with homemade jam, followed by homemade cakes. I think we had a little more of the sandwiches/pastries than usual due to one of us being vegetarian but even sharing them would have been plenty. It was incredible - well worth the money. The staff were polite and friendly and even dealt with some rude and entitled customers that expected people who were already seated to move for them very well! This is a great little spot and is dog friendly - which is even better for us. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be returning.

I have visiting for quite a few years and have recommended it to many friends over the years. I also live around the corner so it’s on my doorstep. The level of customer service seems to be very hit and miss depending who is working. There is one particular member of staff that probably needs to work in non customer service environment. I have actually never even see her smile let alone the very rude and abrupt way you are seated and served. After chatting to a friend she actually shared a very similar story and said never again. So unfortunately I feel I will be only buying cakes (which are excellent) to take away from now and using the many other cafes in the village if I want to enjoy food or coffee seated.

Capuchino and lemon cake. Yummie! Nice staff. Lovely Coffee.

We visited here, on a Sunday morning, staff very attentive and helpful, food was superb, breakfast and sandwiches were delicious, and of course we had to take out a selection of cakes that were on display. all in all a fantastic experience and we cannot wait to return

Wow we use a lot of cafes me and my partner and this is amazing try the gypsie breakfast wow and the homemade beans amazing. Price is great staff are so good and so polite asking hoqs the food. Finiahing with fresh carott cake homemade please try this place

So glad to visit this place once again. As usual service was excellent and always with a smile. Even though they have a great selection on the regular menu, we thought we'd ask if there were any specials and yes there was. Both the items we ordered off the special menu and they were wonderful. I can honestly say the quiche I had was among the best I had ever had, if not the top. For dessert I had Caramel oat cake, which paired well with my hot chocolate This is a place we have to go to whenever in Great Ayton, should not be missed whatever the weather.

Stopped here for a flat white and a lemon cannoli in the middle of my bike ride. Lovely coffee, service and atmosphere. Thank you!

Great atmosphere, canny staff, tasty coffee and I’ve found my new favourite type of breakfast - Gypsy Eggs! Cakes and scones also look tempting. Highly recommend

Fantastic place. The food is delicious and the staff ate very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.

Beautiful querky little find in great ayton, perfect for breakfast or a light lunch, plus the cakes look delicious 😋

Really nice, food and service very good. Nice lication. Will definitely be back.

Good food, Great cakes. 4 stars because I watched a member of staff check the cakes while eating. Checking cakes with the same hand she was putting the food in her mouth with not the best to see. Eat wash your hands then check cakes . Overall great visit apart from the cake contamination

I haven't been to a place with more friendly staffs. They come to you every now and then to ask if everything is alright which is cool.😀

Arrived 11.30am last Saturday morning and we had pre-booked a table for 3. Was very disappointed by the very abrupt staff member who greeted us on arrival. She seemed annoyed as I hadn't mentioned that we had a table booked - ended up speaking over me asking did you book, well did you book, well what name, what name! very very rude and loud, I was embarrassed by this time and almost walked out! My husband and son agreed she was totally out of order with her attitude. Good points now - breakfast was lovely, reasonably priced, and the rest of the staff were lovely. Will not visit again which is a shame as it's a lovely little place.

Arrived 11.30am and we had pre-booked a table for 3. Was very disappointed by the very abrupt staff member who greeted us on arrival. She seemed annoyed as I hadn't mentioned that we had a table booked - ended up speaking over me asking did you book, well did you book, well what name, what name! very very rude and loud, I was embarrassed by this time and almost walked out! My husband and son agreed she was totally out of order with her attitude. Good points now - breakfast was lovely, reasonably priced, and the rest of the staff were lovely. Will not visit again which is a shame as it's a lovely little place.

The staff were helpful and friendly and really good with the children on the adjacent table. I had the vegan breakfast (because I find a 'full English' really boring and now avoid them) and it was great. Loved it, will go back.

Excellent. Lovely food, great service. Gets quite busy so booking is good.. just wish there was still one in Northallerton..

Quirky decor in a cosy cottage layout. Upstairs seating too. Very comfortable ambience. Went for brunch at 11am. Got busier by lunchtime. Attentive service, lovely menu and our food and coffees were excellent. (E.g. wild mushroom and garlic cream on toast with perfectly poached egg.) May 2023 service was slower today but still love the place. Best not to be in a rush, anyway.

Here for a wedding and just sat here now: what a fab cafe. Had the best welcome when I arrived - all the staff are super friendly and can’t do enough for you. Breakfast was great. Wish I lived closer, would be here all the time but despite being lovely, a 9 hr trip would be a bit too much. Highly recommend, you won’t be disappointed

Whilst the coffee and cake was extremely delicious, this establishment is NOT child friendly and the staff are VERY rude. Especially the young girl with blonde hair. Also I would not recommend eating here if you have an allergy. I have a nut allergy and asked if 1 of the cakes had nuts in and the staff members response was ‘erm I don’t think so’. There was no offer to check with the kitchen or the usual response of ‘we can’t guarantee there won’t be traces etc’. I then asked her to check for me and she rolled hers eyes! I will not be coming back or recommending.

Dangerous lack of concern about nut food allergies, had to be asked to check with the kitchen after saying "pretty sure it doesn't have nuts" and not offering to check. Unfriendly customer service had me leave after 15minutes. I would rather have ok food and good customer service. They are relying on their good food for return custom.

A quaint little cafe in a beautiful village. Rabbit themed which was appropriate for Easter when we went.

Gorgeous place, lovely food, dogs welcome and lively staff..

What a beautiful place, and fabulous food! Just what we both needed to start the day off

We called in around two’ish as walk-in guests to The Velveteen Rabbit as most of the pubs in Great Ayton were busy as it was Easter Friday and what a delightful find it was. We were given the “Red chairs” table in the window adjacent to the display counter showing off some very tasty looking cakes. There are further tables upstairs on the first floor where the toilets are located. The staff were friendly and humorous. We chose a full English breakfast, scrambled egg on toast with sausage and a toasted ham & Brie sandwich with salad and crisps. All the meals were excellent, especially the homemade baked beans with the breakfast. To accompany the meal we had a glass of Merlot, a Pinot Grigio & Soda and two large latte coffees. The bill came to £45 which was very good value for money and so £5 tip went into their jar. The restaurant had a steady string of visitors and is dog, baby and cyclist friendly. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. They have music evenings too - the next one features George Boomsma on April 7th 2023.

Lovely cafe. Tried the cheese scone with carrot jam, not something I would usually go for but it was delicious. Worth a stop if passing through the area or if local make a regular coffee spot

What.a lovely place to have brunch.Coay with a Great choice of food, all delicious with fabulous attentive and friendly staff

Lovely little cafe with great cakes and coffee.

Lovely place ,Zoom are right outside doing work when completed I'm sure it's a 5 .Bit of an eye sore but did not hinder our visit at all .

Fantastic lunch, just what we wanted x

Fabulous place!!! Lovely food, lovely atmosphere, super, friendly staff. 100% recommend 😊

I pass here a lot and always admire the yellow front door. Ordered coffee and cake to take away, the coffee is good but I’ve tasted much nicer cake from a cheap market. I also found the staff quite miserable and generally bored out of their tree. Definitely not a service with a smile. This has rather put me off going again. I always support small businesses but this one, I will definitely think twice about it. I wouldnt be happy if it was my business.

Lovely lunch today! Keep up the good work guys x

Nice querky deco lovely friendly staff prices OK had the full English looking great but was missing flavour little bit let down as thought was gunna be a brilliant experience

Wow first time but definitely not my last!!superb atmosphere , friendly, knowledgable, staff., excellent reasonably priced menu and first class tasting food.

Lovely cafe with delicious food.

What an amazing find...sat in there on a cold frosty day and the atmosphere was so magical 🐇

It's a must go! My mother, father, young son and myself had a lovely breakfast there. The food was simply amazing. The coffees where perfect, the service was excellent! We were made to feel really comfortable. A definite must go ! And we will definitely be back again. 👍

Excellent gluten free choices and beautiful food. Staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming :)

For my mams birthday. I could go on and on but I’ve literally told everyone I know about this place since our visit for the Sunday lunch! I would easily run out of words! Food- amazing, Place- amazing, Staff- over and above amazing! I cannot wait to come back! 11 out of 10!

Had a lovely lunch here. The staff were attentive and very friendly. The fresh scones with clotted crean were delicious and the large coffees were definitely large and nice and hot. Would definitely recommend a visit here if you are visiting Great Ayton.

First time today and really enjoyed the place. Service was great, nice atmosphere and tasty food. Definitely will try again.

Good service, excellent cake, groovy decor and ambience.

I wish trip advisor had a 10 star rating. This was an absolutely heart warming, special, delicious and we in our party of 7 for my Mams birthday were completely and utterly overwhelmed by you guys. Kirstine was in constant touch with me prior to the booking and could not have done any more to make this day so special! Amongst our party (I’m gonna run out of words here aren’t I?! 🤣) there was myself, my mam Janet (the birthday girl), my mother in law, my auntie and uncle as well as my nana and grandad (grandad who has just turned 90 on 17 September)- he is actually fitter than all of us combined but my nana is now very frail. Our waitress EVEN walked my nana hand in hand down the few steps to ensure she was safe upon leaving. The food was outstanding. The music was unbelievable- BTW: I named every track since the minute I walked in and I’m now on your site getting the track list. BUT- the service was absolutely out of this world! The lady that served us (I want to say Amy but not sure but I’m sure you can check)- it was Sunday 9 October was absolutely worthy of a flipping knighthood! She was so careful around nana, kept her at ease when nana was struggling to eat all on her plate, was in continuous talk with me about the pre-arranged cake that I ordered (and we were all gobsmacked at that too) all personalised with my mams, mine and our two dogs names on to boot! Not to be maudlin but, recently as a family, we have had some very very tough times and this experience was the absolute tonic we all needed. I don’t even know how much more I can say about this place- food AMAZING but the staff and customer service (especially our waitress) was second to none. Please can Kirstine and our waitress get an actual mention from us all. Let them personally know that you guys made our day. What a divine place, what divine staff, what divine pre & after care, amazing music and just flipping amazing! Thank you, wholeheartedly from all of us for making the day so special! Janet (mam was the birthday girl), I am Charlie (the daughter who has now scored massive brownie points hahahaha), auntie Barbie, uncle Pierre, mother in law Barbara, nana Doreen and lovely grandad John. You guys are something else! Charlie Xxxxxxxxxx

This is a lovely venue and a nice atmosphere. We were there Sunday lunchtime and it wasn't too busy. We had veggie sunday lunch which was quite good and a gypsy breakfast, also good but let down by undercooked chorizo. Service is really friendly if...

Called here for brunch recently before doing a Roseberry Topping - Cooks Monument circular walk nearby. Lovely cafe. Fine building with attractive spaces to eat and drink. Had a delicious Gypsy Eggs and a couple of cappucini. Service was very good and particularly helpful with...

I came with a friend a couple months ago and the service was ok. This time was very different. Ordered a vegan breakfast which was £7.50 and must of cost around £2 to make, 1 piece of everything. Considering there is a “big breakfast” option...

Great food. Friendly staff. Dog friendly

Amazing food, good choice for vegetarians. Coffees are done well and the staff are lovely. Certainly will be back before heading back home tomorrow

Came here 2 years ago and is as good as we remembered. Lovely staff and delicious breakfast and great coffee. The bakery is also very good for homemade sourdough and cakes

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Dog friendly - huge bonus for us! Food and cakes (we had cake to go!) were delicious and really friendly staff. Would recommend!

I look forward to every visit - about once a week. Proper home cooked cakes and bread. Hot, strong coffee, lovely staff.

Fantastic cafe coffee tea rooms! Old worldy very much to my taste if you'll pardon the pun!🤪

Always a warm welcome from the amazing and extremely friendly staff team, very attentive, great service, great knowledge of all the amazing food they serve, the best scrambled eggs ever, you have an amazing set up, lovely ambience and plenty of choices, please do not ever change.

I've been multiple times to Velveteen Rabbit over the years and always had excellent customer service but more so excellent food and a superb choice for gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options. This time the full vegan breakfast had been swapped on the menu to...

We stopped here for breakfast on route to Whitby and are very happy we did! What a lovely place with fantastic food and brilliant staff. Both the Full English and Mushrooms on sourdough were excellent.

Spectacular place! Food out this world! Cake and freshly baked goods are to die fir! Totally recommend!!!

Love going for a snack, as dogs are allowed, which is great as I walk her first. They always gave dog treats. There scones and cream are delicious.

Stopped off for a coffee/hot chocolate and cake with my 13 yr old en route from London to Whitby and...wow! Amazing find. Loved the interior and decor (we got the two luxury armchairs!). The food was delish and the service typical of Yorkshire - homely, friendly and efficient. Also loved the back story - the place is named after a fave childhood book of one of the co-founders. Must visit again!

Great place, excellent food, perfect coffee 🏆

Fab food and service, staff are always friendly and helpful. Today's treat was leek & cheese roll... 😋

A lovely little place! The food was fantastic. We had a warm and accommodating welcome, there was only two of us and the only table free was a table for 8 which they allowed us to sit at. The service appeared a little chaotic but...

Lovely atmosphere, great staff, tasty coffee and cake.

What a fantastic dog friendly cafe! Great service and choice of cakes and hubby loved his sausage sandwich . We’ll be back!

Welcome atmosphere. Really friendly staff. The cooking and baking are absolutely amazing. There are a couple of outside tables, a couple more inside and loads more upstairs. So if it looks full ask. You will not be disappointed.

Came here after seeing positive reviews online and wasn’t disappointed! Everything inside is tasteful, the decor, the furniture - you can tell a lot of thought went into the design. The food was incredible… we ended up spending quite a lot of money but this...

As I said in the title “ just the best “. Absolutely love this place ! It’s definitely one of my favourite spots and love visiting. Cafe - Quirky Absolutely immaculate Food - Outstanding All homemade Breakfasts are amazing especially the scrambled eggs ! Breads...