Town End Farm Shop & Tearoom in Craven

Beautiful setting but poor customer service. The person who served us verged in rudeness, insisting on us conforming to the rule of a table number before we ordered despite the place being nearly empty. Felt like Fawlty. Towers.

Visited with friends just after opening (9:30am) to get a takeaway lunch for our day of walking. Website was encouraging promoting the awards won and celebrity endorsements. Waited at shop counter for ages without a welcome although many staff walked past. I went into cafe to explain I was hoping to order a takeaway lunch as advertised on their website and was told to wait at the shop counter. Haven waited a while I went back to cafe and without apology they asked someone to come out and serve. A man came out complaining it wasn’t yet lunchtime and they don’t really do takeaway (despite a large chalkboard on the counter offering takeaway baguettes and other treats). After much flapping and serving a post office customer he reluctantly put in the order to the kitchen. We then overheard kitchen staff moaning about having to make a sandwich on top of serving two other customers who wanted breakfast. Meanwhile two of my friends gave up and waited outside and the third attempted to buy a bottle of gin but was told he was in the post office counter and needed to make one step to the left to make his purchase… My baguette was handed over to me without a word, and the gin was purchased. The whole experience was disappointing. They suggest they do so much more - which is probably how they win awards - but in reality don’t like serving people. The baguette wasn’t great either…

Great, strong coffee, and nice crumbling cherry shortbread. Very rainy day, couldn't see any view 😞 Interesting farm shop.

Farm shop/cafe in a beautiful setting and the food looked lovely. The cafe was busy and they had put a hold on orders until they had caught up. We were asked to take a seat and they’d call us over when they were ready to take our order. Not a problem, we got a table and enjoyed the view. We waited, along with a few other tables who’d been asked to do the same. Half an hour passed and I saw they had started to take other peoples orders who had arrived after us and then began to take orders from people just arriving. I gave it a few more minutes then left. Very disappointing service.

Simply outstanding breakfast with delicious fresh ingredients. The place was pretty busy but still excellent fast service. Great coffee too

Delicious charcuterie plate for lunch, very Friendly staff. We really enjoyed our visit on Sunday. Great outlook. Easy parking.

Really good Malhamdale Beef and Ale Pie with mushy peas. Free parking too. Great value for money. Wonderful part of the country.

Very good food at affordable prices. Lovely staff where nothing is too much trouble. Have returned many times over. Plenty of parking, short drive away fro. Malham. Very popular with cyclists.

We called to the shop on the way to Malham on a sunny Saturday and were so impressed by the shop and the friendly service that we decided to lunch here after our Malham walk. So we ignored lots of attractive eating options in Malham to return to the farm shop. We ordered a mushroom baguette and a cheese toastie with ham and tomato. Unfortunately the cheese toastie didn’t contain any cheese and was thus very dry. The baguette failed to arrive. the young lady who took our order also failed to arrive to ascertain if everything was satisfactory. We eventually gave up, and went to pay. The lady who took our order was at the till, along with two others. I said the baguette we’d ordered didn’t arrive, and there was no cheese in the cheese toastie. A glib ‘ sorry about that ‘ really does leave a sour taste in your mouth. We paid for the two drinks and the toastie.As we were still hungry having had to share 1 toastie, we went to the shop counter and asked for Wesleydale cheese. When the guy discovered it was to go with a fruit cake, he stopped us buying the cheese from the counter and found us a much more suitable and cheaper Wesleydale cheese. He was right, it was delicious.So,I definitely recommend the shop, but not the cafe. There are plenty of good places in Malham.

Stopped on a walk round the villages for a cuppa, the welcome was both safe and welcoming. Had a filter coffee which was one of the best I have had. The Italian roast was lovely. The Christmas cake with Wensleydale cheese was heavenly. The richness of the cake offset with the creamy cheese. Will be stopping again, the farm shop is fab too

The friendliest tearoom and shop and the best breakfast I have ever ever had. I didn't eat black pudding but I do now!!!! And I have just been in contact with Chris to see if I could get sent some pudding in the post and he could NOT have been more helpful. Just a little bit scared of looking at their deli website as I know I will want to buy it all!!! YUM YUM YUM

My favourite place for a great cuppa with stunning view, excellent service, and delicious bacon butties! All with the added bonus of a spot of food shopping afterwards! The herb fed chicken is outstanding!

We visited while staying in airton during half term,the shop sold allsorts and the tearoom staff friendly with plenty of gf options but gentleman in shop dont think hes smiled since march,as front of service wasnt great ,asked if had carrier bags said ran out and i said id buy bag for life instead, he replied they are not cheap you know,what makes you think i couldnt afford? So that was bit expensive, would i return for coffee shop ? Yes,the shop? No.

Called in for a coffee. Not very busy. Shown to a table promptly. Coffees cakes came promptly. All very good. Much better than my last visit. Covid precautions in place

Having moved to the UK in 2012 to live with my now lovely wife I had come from a Canadian city that KNOWS how to breakfast and brunch. I spent eight years not understanding anyone's excitement over a Full English breakfast until having this one. IT. IS. THE BEST. Although its called the Full Yorkshire :D Still, Two eggs, toast, breakfast sausage, AMAZEBALLS black pudding, bacon, beans, tomatoes and mushrooms ALL done perfectly. If you love breakfast and are in the area, get in here and have yourself some. ALSO: great hot cocoa that is bitter, the way a cocoa connoisseur likes it (although you can opt for sweet). Service was adequate considering we were in a Covid situation, the waitress was lovely to interact with and the table was spaced from others and cleaned just fine. Nice view of the surrounding landscape.

In a world gone crazy with everyone seeming to use covid as an excuse for bad service, Town End Farm Shop and Cafe is a beacon of delight. All safety measures are observed, we felt completely safe with tables distanced and masks worn when in the shop and walking about.The food was delicious, my Canadian husband said it was the best breakfast he's had in his 8 years in England. The service was faultless. Remember to book, they were busy!

Thanks for another splendid lunch. Food was delicious and great value. Walking along the river from Malham to the farm shop for lunch is one of our favourite family treats.

We dropped into the farm shop cafe on our way out for a hike in the dales and both had full English breakfasts. The service was lovely, warm and friendly. Social distancing measures were in place and the food was so delicious that we popped back in for afternoon tea and cake as well! Will definitely be going back.

Had breakfast 3 days on the run and it was lovely.staff were great and service was excellent.will return when back in area next year.

Called on our way home what a gem, we bought the best cheese we have ever had and the choice of gifts and produce was first class.

After waiting 5 minutes in the queue to be seated (holding a box of produce we had bought in the shop), with no one else in the queue and tables available, we sat down another 15 minutes with no one coming to our table. There was plenty of staff backwards and forwards but very little being served, so we decided to up and leave. Disappointing, they need to organise themselves.

Fabulous buzzing little cafe with great views, excellent friendly and speedy service and delicious breakfast. Glad we found it!

Really delicious vegetarian breakfasts with stunning views of the surrounding scenery. Very good cakes and scones too. Friendly service. Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic setting, friendly and helpful service and delicious food. We have been twice in the past few days and will certainly be back again! The Farm Shop is also well-stocked with a great range of produce and gifts. A fabulous place to stop if you’re passing through Airton, but also warrants a special trip too.

Great view. Decent food though no better / no worse than the multitude of tea rooms in the Dales. Service could have been better. Table service but no explanation of ordering process ( choose from the blackboard btw). Ordered sandwich and scone. Scone appeared and cream began to melt. No sign of the sandwich. Sandwich duly chased up and made an appearence 5 mins later, minus the cucumber. Adjoining farm shop has very good selection of beer

Called for a coffee. Sat at an outside table and waited for service. (It is now table service due to covid restrictions). A waitress came and cleared the table next to us and clearly saw us so we thought someone would come and take our order. We waited some more...still no one came. We double checked to see if it was definitely table service and were told it was so we waited some more....still no one came. After 20/25 mins we left no service. It didn't help that a member of staff was 5 yards away talking to friends/relatives. She may have been on a break but you would have thought she could have checked with us to see if we were being served. Such a shame.It wasn't very busy either. Have been here several times and service has always been ok. in these dark times you would expect retailers to welcome customers with open arms.

We booked a table by the window to make most of the fabulous views for a family gathering out of lockdown. Socially distanced markets in farm shop with 4 in at a time but no waiting, even at peak lunchtime. Tearoom had steady turnover with excellent choice options for light lunch. We ranged between baguettes, breakfast baps and daily special soup with delicious bread. Highly recommended. Coffee is excellent! Good quality food and prices reasonable. Staff attentive and service reasonable even though busy. Even took large homemade caramel slice home on way out as looked irresistible and had missed the varied display when hand sanitising on entry. Worth a long trip for us but worth it to finally meet with family and indulge in quality delights in a fabulous setting. Will be making the effort to visit again.

Lovely tea room with lots of choice! Went for breakfast and got the sausage and bacon sandwich, friendly staff good views of the dales

What a wonderful, pleasant discovery on our way to Malham from Leeds. Dropped in for a cup of coffee and whilst in the warm inviting cafe, decided to partake of a slice of Millionaire shortcake. It was that big, I think I could have technically qualified as ‘Billionaire Shortcake! My son actually questioned if they had not cut the cake up properly and thought it hadn’t been portioned appropriately, but nope, thats the size of one portion! Will definitely be returning to the cafe and the farm shop too!

We called in on our 36th wedding anniversary, the day after it was announced that pubs and restaurants would be closing due to Coronavirus.We were given a very warm welcome, enjoyed a delicious lunch. I don’t normally eat puddings but couldn’t resist the home made sticky toffee pudding. I’m glad I didn’t as it was simply the best thing I’ve eaten for some time!

Visited today 5/2/20 for a late lunch. Food was nice but one of the waitresses (an older lady with fair hair) unfortunately had a poor attitude when I said I would like to order a dessert after waiting for 5 minutes by the counter and being ignored. Not polite and not what I would have expected.

Had a browse around the beautiful shop - bought some Yorkshire delights including gorgeous woollen socks and local chorizo which is delicious. We enjoyed a hearty bowl of yummy minestrone soup with crusty bread/sandwich. Really tasty. Staff really friendly. Definitely recommend.

An interesting stop after a walk, drive or cycle ride. Had lunch here on a Sunday afternoon and it was very busy. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but drinks were served fairly swiftly. Nice buzz in the place and tasty food. Very friendly staff too. Great to be able to have a 'shop around' as well; local artisan food and other products available.

We are a group of Cyclists from Morecambe, one of our group pinpointed this Caf as a destination for our regualr Sunday stop.We arrived to find the Caf busy but not too overcrowded. We sorted some tables out for our largish group and ordered.The staff were excellent and dealt with us very promptly, the food and drinks were excellent and very reasonably priced..After a good feed we headed back over hills to Lancashire..

Called in on the way to Malham. Lovely friendly reception with an appropriate sense of humour. Lemon meringue and custard tart were to die for. Washed down with excellent coffee.

Very friendly staff, wide selection of meat, cheese etc available, as well as local gin and chocolate! Upstairs is a great shop with cards, toys and all things for present giving. Cafe is great, very good home cooked food

We found this place while on the way to Malham (not been there for 30 years) and I'm glad we decided to pop in. The cafe was clean and not overly bright, with the most amazing views through the picture windows. The staff were friendly and the toasted teacakes yummy and though the butter provided did not quite cover them, the fruitful jam it came with filled in the gaps. The Yorkshire tea came in a generous sized china pot (no annoying dribbles or metal tang) and so did the accompanying hot water. Nice to find a cafe that still serves tea properly. The menu isn't extensive but there is a good variety to cater for all tastes. The (individual) loos, between the cafe and the shop, were spotless and spacious and there are maps and information leaflets to peruse. The farm shop itself is over two levels. The ground floor holds the food and drink and the gallery has gifts from local artists/ crafters. The latter can only be accessed by a flight of stairs but the less-abled can send up a companion to show things over the balcony. (pictures, foot fleeces,wool welly socks, cards, traditional toys etc). Downstairs is packed with jams, gins, pate, beers etc and an on-site butcher who will advise on anything fresh or cured. On the cutting slab was a Belted Galloway from " just up the road" . Everything here has provenance and few food miles. Apparently Tom Kerridge was here dong a TV programme a while ago as there are a few references dotted about. Must have missed that one but I won't be missing this place again. I could see this place being overrun during the summer (& weekends) with tourists as this is the only road into Malham, so if you go, plan your visit carefully. We visited just after opening on an October Sunday and the cafe was a quarter full .

We enjoyed an excellent lunch beautifully presented by friendly staff at the Farm Shop wile on holiday nearby for our first visit to the Dales. Good menu and freshly produced food. The shop is something of a treasure trove of goodies and we will be back to fill a bag or two before we return home. On the negative side why oh why do they suffer from the great British disease of closing at 4pm and not opening at all on Mondays. When will the catering industry wake up to the fact that people enjoy dining at night, not in the middle of the afternoon. This is something we encounter in all parts of the UK. Do these people want business or not?

Shop was excellent - great range of Yorkshire Beers (Naylors fruit ones were interesting) and some rare cheeses, good range of ewes cheese, Leeds Blue and others from Ribblesdale. Sausages were excellent, and the very local lamb remarkably good value.

We had been wanting to visit here for some time and called on a lovely sunny afternoon. Judging by the comments we overheard from staff it had been a very busy day.

After a twisty windy road we eventually arrived at the farm shop we were visiting the area and had been to the ribblesdale aqua duct so it was near closing time when we arrived i bought some local gin and pies

We probably caught them on a bad day as the restaurant was exceedingly busy (which I would take as something of a recommendation). They were rushed off their feet but I reckon they did their best to keep smiling and be helpful. In the circumstances they did well and were apologetic in a sincere way for the busy-ness and so on. We were also unable to have the soup we wanted because it had run out (bad organisation you may say but we were quite late for lunch) and the alternative was very edible (and a decent portion) so I am not complaining. There is a very pleasant view of Malham Cove and eating outside is an option. The shop is not really my sort of place but others with me loved it!

We went here on the last Friday in August for lunch.It was very busy but the service was very good.There was excellent choice on the menu.I had ploughman's lunch which was very tasty.My friends were pleased with their choice of food.The view over the Dales was stunning and we sat outside after our meal.The atmosphere there is so relaxed.

Me,fella and folks had lunch here. Had soup,chips,a sandwich and tuna jacket potato,was all delicious. Decor was ridiculous but modern,staff were lovely. Hearty,tasty portions.

Stopped here for lunch en route to exploring nearby Malham Cove. All five members of our party were pleased with their selections. Our son asked if they could make up a baguette with bacon and scrambled egg, which was not on the menu. They expressed surprise, never been asked for such a combination before, but accepted the challenge with smiles all round. The shop is also well worth a visit.

Overall the food I received was good but I only received half of the meal! When I spoke to the young lad who was serving tables he was unwilling to provide a solution - the rest of my meal (extra portion of chips) that I asked for at the till and he just walk away like I was speaking another language.

I visited last week. I started in the Farm shop, the girl working in there was extremely helpful she talked me through all of the Gins giving her advise and could not have being more helpful.

We have been coming here for a few years now and the food as always been excellent. Today though some of the staff was rude and unpleasant with the result we shall not be returning. We will find somewhere else. It is a shame as it it is in a superb location. It is a pity that some of the staff do not live up to its reputation. The 2 stars is for the quality of the food. The missing 3 stars are for the lack of quality staff.

What a little find, a lovely quaint cafe selling quality home cooked food. The staff were ever so friendly and reasonably priced. The farm shop is quite small but sells a wide range of produce, all this set in breath taking surroundings .

Spent months building up to visiting this very popular farm cafe after moving into the area, I look forward to my Sunday morning full breakfast and I was disappointed to find the menu missing a full English description and only displaying breakfast sandwiches in fact I was so disappointed that I decided to ask at the counter whilst ordering if they could serve me one as all the items where scattered about the menu somewhere so Worth a try

Having driven through Malham, which was absolutely chocka, it was nice to come across this nice farm shop and Tearoom. Situated in the pleasant village of Airton, Townend is a modern venture situated in a beautifully renovated farm building.

Great selection of everything, gin, rum, food etc, a few local items too and the meat looked amazing! Nearest place for essentials like milk, eggs etc.

Long horn beef casserole in a Yorkshire pudding! Extremely tasty and clearly freshly made. A bit pricey, but then it was rare breed meat...... nice environment, friendly staff, recommend you try it.

The full Yorkshire (£8.50) is huge! And great value. Wonderful home cured bacon, and great sausages. Ate before a five hour hike and I still felt full afterwards! Wish I’d had the chance to try some of the cakes/ scones - they looked delicious!

Called in on the way back to Malham for some cake and tea. Lovely place with lots of interesting items in the shop. Food was great as was the staff and views. We will return.

A visit to this far shop is a must. Having seen the shop on a Tv programme, we decided to visit on the way to Malham. My wife and I were not disappointed. The shop is on two levels and offers more produce than there is space here to mention. The cafe is excellent and caters for all tastes. It is hard to find a fault. The staff were very friendly and helpful. One bonus is that there three tables especially reserved for dog owners. Outside you have a great view of the cove in the distance. As usual the scenery is stunning.

This time on our trip to Malham Cove we decided to skip the Cafes in Malham and stopped at the Town End Farm shop & cafe on our way back out (just a few miles down the road). Excellent food, lovely little shop with a great selection of local produce. Lovely hot chocolate, Jacket potato and goats cheese panini were excellent. Plenty of room to park as well.

Well placed on the main road to Malham, the Town End Farm Shop is ideally situated to cater to a number of shoppers passing through Airton.

We first came here last year and as we are staying 'next door' we decided to call again. The shop enticed me to stock up on things again to take home at the week end and we ate in the cafe. I had the Full Monty breakfast bap which was LOVELY and the special coffee was excellent! The staff were, as before, VERY pleasant and chatty, something we enjoy.

Cakes to die for , delicious coffee and amazing views !! The egg custard tart isa must to try , I’ve never had one so delicious , creamy and rich- yum !

Came here with family and enjoyed it. Food was good, however service was a tad slow but wortth the wait. Can recommend the toasties. My only concerns was that there wasnt more dog friendly seats (only about three tables) but felt the whole tea room could be totally dog friendly. Overall a good visit and the gift shop is worth a visit as well with some fantastic local produce as well. Airton village is gorgeous as well. A walk along the riverbank is just divine.

Visited yesterday with my dad. Very satisfied with the beef stew in a giant Yorkshire Pudding! Tender, rich and tasty. Followed by a lovely caramel and apple sponge and custard. No room but there are lots of great cakes and bakes.

Visited on Easter Sunday with my husband & dad. My husband is wheelchair bound & nothing was too much trouble at all. We had reserved probably one of the best tables in the tea room & enjoyed the lovely view looking up towards Malham Cove whilst enjoying a fabulous lunch.

Been a few times now after seeing on Tom Kerridge food program. It’s a nice drive out to Airton situated between Settle and Skipton. The meals are always good quality and decent portions. We have never been disappointed. It can get busy though so be prepared to wait. Shop has abundance of chutney many of which are available in restaurant to try with meal. Bread is excellent. Upstairs is a gift shop possibly to limited tastes but always worth a look.

This place is between Airton and Malham, a very popular tourist destination where people come from all over many of them bringing dogs. The policy here though is only 4 tables are available for those with dogs out of a total of around 16-20 tables. There is a slight imbalance here especially when customers without dogs are allowed to sit at these tables thereby limiting the tables available. I think this needs to be looked at. Obviously not a problem when the weather is good as outdoor seating is available. And yes I appreciate not everyone is a dog person.

Came across by chance and decided to pop in.

visited today not a very warm and welcoming place. The food was extremely poor we had Yorkshire pudding with beef casserole and the food was so salty it was inedible. I complained and the waitress apologised and said she would pass it on and that was it. The scone I had for afters was so hard it was difficult to cut with a table knife and tasted of nothing and wasn't particularly fresh. The tea was excellent and a large pot of hot water meant there was plenty. We had intended taking our young grandchildren the following week but it was not child friendly and didn't seem to have a children's menu. We will not be visiting again despite the fact we live nearby

The tea room was labelled as dog friendly on tables 1, 2, 3 and 4. Unfortunately these tables were all taken but customers with dogs were sat on table 5. As we approached a table we were told we were unable to sit there as it wasn’t a dog friendly table. Although I appreciate rules apply, this was not consistent to every customer. Like I said customers with dogs were sat on tables that were labelled non dog friendly. Furthermore customers without dogs were sat on tables that were dog friendly. Bad management in my opinion since you turned away potentional paying customers. Overall we were extremely dissappointed and left feeling that the service was unfair and slightly rude.

Have driven past here many times but finally went in for late breakfast and didn't regret it. Excellent hot food and very reasonably priced. Will be there again. Dining room has great view across to Malham cove.

We stopped off here for lunch during a trip to the Dales. The view across the valley is stunning for starters and the inside has a rustic charm. Food wise, I had the home made cheese and onion quiche with side salad and coleslaw and my wife had the home made pate. Good size plates of food and both delicious. The bread that came was fresh and tasty as was the pate and quiche. The service was first class as well, attentive without being intrusive.

Upon reading review of town end farm shop on local Malham dale website we decided to visit and have brunch before our walk around Malham cove. I had the full Yorkshire breakfast. It was hot and delicious, served promptly and the service was good, would definitely recommend to family and friends. Lots of cyclists seem to use it for refreshments so obviously a good stop off point if your a keen cyclist.

Super café, super boutique. Mais le propriétaire incapable de prononcer quoi que ce soit Français. Ce n'est pas un endroit pour chercher la chirurgie esthétique, mais peut-être des chaussures de ski.

We enjoyed a late lunch here. Great food and lovely pot of tea. Nice place to relax and enjoy the views towards Malham after a wonder around the shop.

No matter how good the food, poor service can totally colour a cafe visit. But even the food was forgettable. Casserole served in bought-in Yorkshire puddings is an opportunity missed, and a disappointment . “Bought-in” is also proudly mentioned against fried fish on the menu. Really? In a Dales farm shop? Everything in the place seems overpriced.

Nice food selection in cafe. Good portions. Great view to Malham Cove. Bit expensive but get plenty. Service good and friendly. Farm shop has a good selection of freshops food but again expensive. Easy parking easy to find.

We were a party of six. Staff friendly, menu good variety plus specials. Food came promptly. All food ordered was tasty and not overly priced.

Called in for lunch and I had the ploughmans platter which had plenty of cheese, meats and salad. The chicken salad was good. We had some cakes to go and they were very good with a cuppa when we arrived home. Recommended for lunch

Whilst visiting the Dales this was one place I really was looking forward to visiting. Shop was interesting but I regret I was very disappointed in the café. We just had a drink and a pudding which were very nice but as we had a dog we were strongly told we had to sit near the door. This is a place where customers with dogs are tolerated but not really wanted. Sitting in the three tables allowed [all by the door] was like being put in the naff table by the kitchen while you see other diners in more comfortable seats with views.. Will never go again.

We called in here as a special visit as we'd seen the farm shop on a TV programme and we were staying in the area. It was very welcoming and ''staff'' extremely friendly! It was interesting to see some of the food items from the TV programme and we were soon buying a whole range of items. It was then essential to try out the tea room! My special coffee was DELICIOUS, the sticky toffee pudding was GREAT - so much so we bought one to take home AND the view from the windows was AMAZING. Because we enjoyed this visit so much we decided that the next time we are ''up this way'' we will make another visit and stock up on food AGAIN! Oh, and of course go back in to the tea room!

Called it to the shop as I had seen the programme on TV.

When you have a lot of customers it would appreciated if someone could come out of the kitchen and help. Very ordinary teashop fare

Called in today for afternoon tea. We've been here before, but not in a while. Gone the friendly staff! None of the spare tables were clean, and we had to move dirty cups and saucers away from a table before we could sit down. We waited 25 minutes for a burnt toasted teacake and a pot of tea for two (not much choice in cakes left). The tea was very weak, and when I looked in the tea pot there was just one tea bag! Expensive and not worth it for the uninterested welcome. Went to the loo before I left and it was smelly, the floor covered in water and torn bits of paper hand towels - obviously hadn't been checked in a while.

walked down from Malham along the river, popped in for some shopping good 90% of what we wanted but no Biltong. Had a drink and an excellent cake in the coffee shop

We had driven past the farm shop on our way to our holiday cottage in Malham. After a long walk on Sunday afternoon we drove up for a cup of tea and cake, I was pleased they did peppermint tea and asked for a slice of coffee & walnut cake. Staff said they would bring it out, not realising we had to help ourselves to the cake, drinks were brought out & said help yourself to cake, well luckily the one piece of cake was still left, not a great system. Expensive as well compared to other places we stopped.

Been wanting to go to this place ever since we saw it on Top of the Shop with Tom Kerridge, can honestly say that yesterday was not a disappointment, loved it. Staff friendly, lovely menu and service. Can't wait to go again.

using a different route on our way home, after a week in a cottage near York, we decided to visit top end for lunch.the food was great and the staff looked after us really well.a bonus was the shops both upstairs and downstairs which provided quite a few buys to put into our already very full car.all in all a place to visit we would highly recommend.

Sunday pre lunch was busy but we managed to get a table for the four of us.

We arrived full of anticipation at 3:20pm hoping for sustenance having walked all day since breakfast, only to find that food is served just until 3pm; it's tea and cake only until what seems like an early finish at 4pm for somewhere on the way home from one of Yorkshire's most popular walking areas. The early finish for food doesn't seem to be well publicised. Although the 3pm shutters seemed not to have been quite so strictly enforced on the day of our visit, a bunch of happy (local) cyclists were just served egg on toast and soup at 3:20... I doubt it took 20 mins to ping the microwave! Our expectations were not too high - soup and bread or a sandwich would have been fine. We asked: 'NO food' was the abrupt response from one of the three or four under-utilised youngsters working in the kitchen. Apart from indifferent customer service, which seems endemic, the early finish is surely dubious commercially for an establishment presumably looking to build on TV exposure for entrepreneurial artisan food providers. I'd much rather be commenting on the food!

Drove to Town End Farm shop for lunch after seeing it on TV, certainly wasn't disappointed a great lunch (Or should that be breakfast) full Yorkshire Breakfast in fact, and my wife had baked potato and tuna mayo, great fresh local food and great service from friendly staff.

I'm ashamed to Say I've never been before and it's very local to me! But as I'd been to church in Kirby Malham, I had the opportunity to call in, I wasn't disappointed, although we only had cakes and toasted tea cakes, the food that I could see being taken to other tables looked really good, I will have to good back and sample, I opted for a lovely slice of gluten free lemon drizzle cake, (gluten free bread also available,)which is good to know for future reference.After we had finished we had a good look around the farm shop, which sells everything from gifts to gin! Definitely well worth a visit.

Four of us were having a 'day our' on a glorious Saturday. Having arrived in Settle we decided to continue for a further 6 miles and visit this Farm Shop and Tea Room of television fame!! With fantastic views, we travelled on the narrow single track road and met with 'highland' cattle, finally arriving at our destination. It was very busy, customers having arrived on foot, by bicycle and car. There is inside and outside seating. Lovely cakes, and warm tea cakes were enjoyed along with two teas and two coffees. Having taken our time enjoying our food and drinks and also the wonderful views an ice-cream was enjoyed before leaving for our return journey via Malham. Well worth a visit

We called here on our way home from Malham Cove. The restaurant area was very busy, which is a good sign! We found a table and ordered coffees with jam and cream scones. We were not disappointed! Freshly baked scones, raspberry jam, and cream that wasn't too thick and heavy. We then went into the farm shop and bought a farmhouse loaf to take home for supper. I can confirm that was excellent as well. Next time we're at Malham, we'll be calling in again!

We visited the Town End Farm and cafe for a birthday lunch. Excellent service, very friendly staff and good food. Big pot of tea. Lots of parking and tables at 11.45am. Tables cleared and man in the shop very knowledgeable of products and recent BBC filming. We thoughly enjoyed our visit and would go again and recommend.

This was a disappointing visit and such a shame that the café did not live up to the recent television portrayal.

As tearooms go, you really couldn't wish for more. We visited as a family last week with my disabled Mum, my Dad and teenage kids. Access was great and staff helped to settle us in. We've been here on other occasions and once again Town End didn't disappoint. The menu has something for everyone and portions are generous, the food home cooked (and reared!) and utterly delicious. There are lovely thoughtful little touches to the presentation too. The girls serving are polite and friendly.

Called in with my wife for lunch a couple of weeks ago, thoroughly enjoyed our visit! Staff were great, coffee and food excellent. We both had quiche salad and without doubt it was the best quiche I ever tasted...! Would we return? Yes, absolutely....! Good VFM too.

A lovely farm shop and tea room. Well worth stopping if you are walking on the Pennine Way as it's only a short detour. We enjoyed drinks and an ice-cream sat outside in the fantastic weather. The cakes looked good as did the wider menu.

I’ve visited here before but my colleague had watched Top of the Shop so we made it in our way to call en route back from a meeting. The staff were very welcoming and chatty and service was second to none. Ordered the Yorkshire Platter and it had more items on than advertised (slice of beef, slice of sausage roll) - bonus! It was delicious. We also took cakes away with us. The Farm shop, although small, is well stocked and I bought the Hebden goats cheese mmm. Can’t wait to come back!

came across this place after a ride out in the dales lovely little farm shop with great selection of items. the tea shop was very good the food was brilliant and big portions made using local produce will return

Having watched the TV series that featured this shop n tea room we thought it would be great to visit and buy some of the produce featured. Unfortunately the expectation far outweighed the reality?