Thomas The Baker in Ryedale

I recently stopped by Thomas the Baker in Helmsley for some lunch after a business meeting, and I have to say, I’m disappointed. The place was packed, which is fair enough at lunchtime, so I joined the queue for the bakery to get my food. After waiting ages and finally paying for my lunch, I decided to grab some meat from the separate deli counter. The lady there handed me my order but told me I had to return and join the bakery queue again to pay for it! Despite there being an empty til point right in front of her, What should have been a quick 5-minute stop at a lovely village bakery was a 20-minute waste of time. By this point, the queue had grown to over 14 people, with just one till open and only one person doing any work while the others were wandering around. It was absolute madness, especially at lunchtime. There’s no organisation; to make matters worse, the staff seemed to be at odds with each other. It’s ridiculous to expect customers to queue up twice for different counters. They need to sort out their system and get the staff working properly.

Nice food, cakes, meats, pastries, pasties and cheeses

Oh my word, the best iced fingers I've had in decades. That's all I had, but I'd definitely go there again just for them.

Went to walk in at just after 4 and followed a woman in only to be told it was closed . Now I understand that people want a early finish on a Friday but when you are a shop and you close at half past you shouldn't be telling people it's closed just because you are mopping the floor

Went here today for afters with my Mum and Dad. Great location in the heart of Helmsley town centre with friendly and professional staff, a FANTASTIC font on their shelf edge labels (reminds me of my childhood) and lovely food (I highly recommend the Pudsey Bear biscuit)! Highly recommended!! :)

Breakfast bacon roll on a Saturday morning 😋

Superb Bakery. Went in each day for fresh Rolls, Bread and sliced for us. Sausage Rolls gorgeous. Tea Cakes Best had

Staff are very rude, will not be returning

Excellent service, top quality sandwiches and drinks and very reasonable prices. Faultless! I would highly recommend! Best bakery for miles around without a doubt, Already looking forward to my next trip up to Helmsley!

Delicious food, friendly team, great variety!

I stood in line to be ignored twice rude staff also over heard man telling lady to take the out of date flapjack from the multi packs split them and put them on sale from behind The counter

Fantastic Bakey, the quality of the food excellent

This is fast becoming my 'go to' option for breakfast on the move. The sausages in the breakfast rolls are deliciously firm and meaty, and the coffee is always toasty hot. No tepid, low temperature muck thank you. Best of all, the service is always fast, flexible and friendly. Even at the height of tourist season pressure, the staff are patient, calm, friendly and helpful.

Very few other bakeries can compare with Thomas The Baker.

Going to Thomas's is not just about the product, it is always open with very friendly staff. Coffee stays hot for a good while with no short measures. And they are fair with prices. Product is really nice.

Not suitable for non-lovers of baked goods, but if like me you find yourself propelled in to a bakery with no idea of how you got there, prepare to battle the impulse to buy far more than you need, for research purposes of course. Deli sausage roll, yes please. Cumberland rap, don’t mind if I do. Date and walnut scones, why not. Sour dough loaf, always handy to have a loaf in, you never know when you’ll need one. Chelsea bun, I’ll just have half. All this because I fancied a beef and vegetable pastie. Oh well. All the goods on offer looked and smelt wonderful and those which we purchased and have tried thus far tasted as good as they looked. Wonderful baked goods at more than reasonable prices, utter happiness.

Staff were very helpful, nice atmosphere and the food was gorgeous, would definetly recommend to anyone in the local area

What a selection of goodies. Everything we bought while on holiday in Helmsley was excellent and very fresh. Staff very pleasant. This bakery deserves its first class reputation. Hope to visit again next year.

Always pop in on the way home from Whitby for our favorite butter, sausage rolls, a loaf of bread and cake too!

Great Thomas the baker. Always fresh produce and staff always good

Excellent food which made for a great lunch

Great place to stop and get a coffee and sandwich. Great service every time. Can recommend the fresh sandwiches. Free parking outside for 20 minutes or pay and display in the market Square.

Once they sold the best coffee, when the were next to the co,op, now they sell the worst coffee in England.

It's got a good selection of sandwiches, pastries, desserts etc, good how the shop exterior fits in with the surrounding buildings very subtle and looks like it has always belonged there.

A far cry from your average Thomas's. It's a Deli, a vegetable shop and has all sorts of nice bits and bobs. Well worth a check for unusual ingredients

Such good value for money. The smoked ham cheese and mango sauce was scrummy. But.......the Eccles cakes were to die for. I haven't tasted that since I was a youngster in Derby. Thank you.x

Good fresh products available here daily. Love passing by when coming through on my motorbike. Hot and cold drinks also served here.

Helmsley Branch of Thomas the Baker. A big thank-you to Hillary who is not only efficient but thoughtful and understanding with customers who wear the Sunflower Lanyard.

Second time in the shop. We have decently moved to Helmsley Thomas the Baker is the only shop we have been in and i must say the food is excellent the butchers is outstanding the meat the best we have had for some time Curlysu

A good range of freshly baked products at reasonable prices. Coffee and tea also available as well as soft drinks.

Love their sourdough bread, its my regular fix!

Friendly and helpful staff. Takeaway food is ok

Pastries we're amazing, good quality food and friendly staff

I've found the perfect sausage roll and it's made by Thomas the Baker and its the Cumberland sausage and caramelised onion pastry, it is heaven in pastry. Lovely.

Always great service from friendly staff and great produce. Stopped tbis morning for a bacon sarnie and a cup of coffee on an early Sunday motorbike ride. Ended up buying loads of stuff, all delicious 😋

It takes the biscuit, ciabata rolls, doughnuts and custard slices! Well organised and great staff. Opinion of a proud local in this beautiful Saturday morning

Helmsley, N. Yorks. Excellent pastries as always. Friendly staff and top produce (Curd tart, deli sausage rolls, strong cheese quiche etc. The bacon wraps are a bit 'Greggs' but if that's what you want, go there instead. I wouldn't.)

Fantastic homemade breads and treats. They have a limited fresh produce section as well as locally sourced dairy products and meats.

Great family bakery and delicatessen serving delicious takeaway food.

What a fantastic little gold mine. Thanks for the coffee ☕ and CAKE 🎂

Not as good as it used to be. Pitiful range of sandwiches at 12:30 this Sunday.

Excellent coffee and bacon buns

Great food and not overly expensive either

As bikers we drink a lot of coffee as we spend a lot of time being cold therefore I would class us as a pretty good judge of a good cup. Absolutely superb coffee at Thomas The Baker, really good service and I enjoyed a really nice Danish. All four of us will be back.

very nice place to stop good coffee and have a bite to eat

Probably the worst steak bake that I have ever tried to eat, gristle and gravy. The iced fingers are as dry as sticks. Fortunately our dog is not fussy one bit.

Poor sandwich not made fresh salad wilted 🤢🤮

Stopped off whilst staying in the area over Christmas, wow, lovely fresh sandwiches with plenty of fillings. Bought fresh bread and chocolate and orange Danish....my husband called them a taste sensation. Lovely friendly staff and what a lovely atmosphere. Have to find an excuse to drive for one and a half hours to visit again. Yummy, lovely shop.

Love this place; a real gem selling wonderful local cheeses, cooked meats and local produce. I just wished I lived closer. Bought two kinds of cheese - only wish I'd bought more