Wildings Tea Room and Riverside Terrace in Harrogate

Called in today and asked about vegan options , there was a vegan lasagne or a not chicken curry ! I opted for the lasagne , it was lovely ! Made with lentils and very tasty with a lovely side salad with grapes in it and some very nice garlic bread ! Cakes look lovely ! Would be nice if there was a couple of nice vegan cakes , just for future reference ! Very nice indeed

We called in on a very wet Mother’s Day last week and were SO glad we did! It was the first Sunday opening of the year. What a friendly, warm welcome and such a lovely, happy atmosphere. All of the staff were fabulous, as were the delicious large sized cakes, which are baked on the premises by the super husband and wife team. We were served promptly and the tea and coffees were just perfect. Customers enjoying meals were treated to fantastic looking fresh and plentiful platefuls. Thank you all so much ! We really look forward to returning.

We had a lovely lunch with the family whilst in Pately Bridge. The milkshake was a bit of a let down but the rest of the food was delicious.

I visited Wildings Tea Room in Pateley Bridge whilst on holiday with family in the area in April. Very pretty traditional Tea Room with indoor and outdoor seating next to the River Nidd. We were greeted by friendly staff and choose to sit inside. We each opted for Toasties which were well presented and well filled. There was a lovely selection of homemade cakes in a glass cabinet – I opted for a Bakewell Slice which was delicious (see the photo!). A recommended visit for a light lunch/piece of cake. Toilet facilities were available and were very clean, as was the whole place.

Popped in for a coffee with a friend. Very friendly staff and relaxing outdoor area overlooking the Nidd. My flat white was perfect and the cakes delicious. We will definitely be back!

Hi there, Having no knowledge of the area ,I arrived for lunch with my elderly parents who have very compromised mobility.My Dad was on his mobility scooter and is very under confident and self conscious about entering places with it.The staff were so accommodating,respectful and helpful,I cannot thank them enough.Our lunch was amazing,there was so much lunch time choice and portions were huge ,so much so that we couldn’t take the opportunity to enjoy a piece of the delicious looking home made cakes …again the choice was making .Wildings you did a fantastic job of making someone’s day today ,keep up the great work x

My (Gluten Free) wife and I enjoy a visit every week or two. Its a popular place for local families, visitors, cyclists and bikers and has increasingly offered extra options for those following vegan and gluten free diets There is always a warm welcome. Coffee is good; the wide variety of home made cakes are a real treat Sandwiches and toasties are available as well as lunches. Caters well for all ages and there is the option to sit outside if the weather is good Highly recommended

Service was a little less than with a smile, felt a bit like an inconvenience at times as we had a few dietary questions. Over use of Marge in sandwiches over powered any other flavour. Specifically asked for gluten free as I’m coeliac, assured order was GF and all fine. Subsequently transpired that something they’d served us wasn’t gf as I was really Ill.

We didn't actually patronise this place as we were told in no uncertain terms that dogs are not allowed inside or on the riverside terrace. We were however welcome to sit at the front I'm the shade. It was only 10⁰, so we decided to go somewhere more dog friendly.

We enjoyed a lovely cream tea in this tea room. Staff were friendly and service was prompt. Very clean and a nice atmosphere. Scones were delicious!

Had a lovely lunch at Wildings, Very nice ploughmans with side of beatifully cooked chips and a very good coffee. All you could want from a Tearoom, will certainly be back

Stopped here for coffee and cake while on a walk. Nice welcome from the staff. Great location right by the river Nidd, sitting on the rear terrace. Coffee was excellent and the cakes delicious. Will be back

Called in on spec for a quick lunch. Really nice welcome and service. Excellent sandwich and chips. Fresh salad and very good tea. Overall a pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend this place. An excellent cafe.

We stopped here for lunch on our way to Bolton Abbey for an overnight stay and it seemed to be one of the few places open on a Thursday in Pateley Bridge. There were only 2 other couples inside so we picked a table overlooking a small balcony and the river. None of the doors or windows were open but it was extremely cold inside the cafe so we sat with our coats on the whole time, as did the other couples. The waitress was polite enough but no smile or chit chat, just took our order. The tea was extremely strong and we had to ask for a pot of water. Also no butter with the bread for my husband's ploughmans but they did bring some when asked. I had a ham sandwich which can only be described as a doorstop. The ham itself was very tasty but was cut about an inch thick and the bread had been buttered with hard butter so there were holes in the bread. It was served with some crisps and pink coleslaw but all crammed onto a plate a little too small. Perhaps we hit this on a bad day as some of the other reviews look excellent so it would not stop us trying this café again maybe when the sun is shining and the staff a bit more cheerful.

Stopped here for a snack whilst out for the day. Lots to choose from. Unusual was a fish finger sandwich with mushy peas which my cousin had looked really nice and fresh. I had a special which was a cheese and bacon scone with their homemade apple chutney it was delicious . Friendly staff

Called in for lunch on a break in our journey further North. Good choice of light lunches, and more. Food was made to order, and service a little slow, but worth the wait.

Really lovely tearoom with a nice terrace overlooking the river as well as a nice indoor area. Nice atmosphere too. Great menu, had crumpets with honey which were a lovely surprise as not something you see very often. Staff very friendly too. Will definitely be...

Popped in as it was conveniently placed next to car park, advertising a riverside terrace. Unfortunately the terrace is more of little balcony with a few tables, so we sat inside. The staff whilst pleasant had no smile or welcoming personalities. The coffees were ok....

My wife and I stopped in Pateley Bridge for tea & cake, and Wildings definitely hit the spot. Proper Yorkshire tea and huge slices of cake, sat outside on the “riverside” terrace. If I was being super critical, I’d say the coffee & walnut cake...

Rude staff, particularly the woman who appeared to be in charge. No customer service skills at all. Felt like we were too much trouble and only had coffees! As we left, no thank you or goodbye but ran after us to ask if we had...

Stopped here for a well earned cake break on our coast 2 coast ride. Friendly service, good value, great cakes and drinks.

Best cake we had in North Yorkshire during our 1 week walking holiday and trust me we tried a few !!!!!. Also great service and a good price

Really enjoyed good coffee and delicious cake on our way home from a trip around North Yorkshire moors.Friendly staff and good safety measures. Inside and outside seating.Definitely recommend a visit.

18 cyclists turned up unannounced but were looked after really well. Friendly staff, great selection of scones and bakes. Very recommended

lovely cafe by the river,friendly staff, excellent cakes and the cheese scones,well, i ve enjoyed many a cheese scone but this one was the best I ever had!

Visited this tea room after a hard days walk to Brimham rocks. What a lucky find the tea was typical Yorkshire (hot and strong) and the cake.....Oh the cake......absolutely delicious with a capital D. Got the blueberry sponge with fresh cream it was divine. A...

Lovely food in a great river side location. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. You could see and teaser the food was homemade especially the chutney, coleslaw and the delicious cakes. Thank you.

Lovely staff helpful and polite. Good coffee yummy sandwich will def visit again Lots of families and friends enjoying coffees I’ve creams and lunch . We had sandwiches they were very nice . Thank you

We stopped here for a snack after a very long and exhausting circular walk, which I think Ant Middleton would have struggled with! In desperate need of a seat, this tea room was like an oasis in the middle of the desert for me, not...

Staff were attentive and we asked if ok to move under cover as started to rain . No problem and very nice fresh scone with. Cream and jam

The staff were not particularly attentive and by the time the lattes arrived outside they were only tepid.

There was not one thing that the waitress got correct in our order. We sat outside in the cold wind thinking that we would support a local business. We were sat on the end table on the corner of the building. I sat there and occasionally vaped. Not one of the big silly ones that emits loads of vapour, but a “ lady “ came out and was quite frankly rude and aggressive. I explained that it was only water vapour, but she continued.So I stopped vaping. Then a gentleman came out with two poor excuses for a sandwich and he started on me in a loud and aggressive voice. I explained that I had stopped vaping when asked, but he wanted to be the big man with a loud voice.He went when I stood up, which was fortunate for him. But he embarrassed the other customers and himself.I understand that some people don’t like vaping, and I have no problem with their point of view, but this Basil Faulty impression was not called for.However, the bill was incorrect and sandwich poor quality at a top price.

Rude staff so walked out!! The cafe wasn’t busy but staff flippant not dog friendly. Ever mind plenty of other cafes to choose from !

I called here to get a couple of coffees and pieces of cake. There wasn’t a long queue initially however that grew very quickly as the only lady on duty was very chatty with the regulars. The lady got the coffee both wrong, and after leaving realised the cakes were not right either (should’ve checked before I left), and also tried to charge an extra £9. All of the mistakes I’m sure are innocent mistakes, but potentially focus more of the customer you are dealing with that chatting and trying to catch up with the regulars, apart from improving accuracy it is also more polite!

We called for a cup of tea after our walk. We decided to share a slice of cake.The young lady behind the drinks counter was very polite and helpful. Her colleague was unfriendly and kept saying 'anything else' in an unprofessional manner. We were disappointed. Moreover the cake was stale and old. I wonder how long it had been standing on the counter??We visit Pateley regularly but will not be visiting Wildings again.

At last a lovely independent cafe who can make a proper coffee! Very friendly staff too. Good prices and fresh cake. Popped in during lockdown for 3 takeaway coffees and cake.

Wanted a cup of tea, had a lovely cup of earl grey husband had normal tea, and I fancied a cheese scone, came warm as was told, and it was lovely and tasty. Very nice and friendly service and staff, Covid safe, would recommend to anyone and would come back again

We called in yesterday, what a lovely cosy cafe, well situated. The staff were lovely and friendly. The menu was good with lots of choice. Well worth a visit

Great food and service. Very polite. All COVID precautions in place. Would recommend, my sons finished all the food and complimented how good it was

Firstly we were greated at the door by a staff member who said there was a table however, only if we wanted food and drinks and not just drinks. Our order came which was incorrect, then when my bacon and cheese panini came it was very disappointing with hardly no cheese at all. Unacceptable really for £7.25. I got a coffee and and my partner got a sandwich which came to just over £18. I didn't really find it value for money and very much doubt we will return. There are much more welcoming and nice places nearby.

Excellent food and service, look nowhere else in Pateley Bridge. Helped by the Chancellor but we’d happily pay full whack in the future

We visited in August for coffee and cakes and were not disappointed. The selection on offer was interesting and the cakes were wonderful, the setting next to the River Nidd - very charming and the staff pleasant and helpful. Measures were taken to sanitize the table on arrival and a sanitizer is on display by the entrance with a notice asking you to sanitize your hands. This is reassuring. The atmosphere here is very pleasant and peaceful.

Called in for a full English - decent coffee, home cooked breakfast and friendly staff - will call in again next time passing

Lovely lunch followed by a superb homemade cake. Extremely friendly staff and very good value. we will be back. Perfect!

Stopped in Pateley Bridge on the way back from Brimham Rocks and called in for a takeaway. Sandwiches and the cakes were lovely .Staff were really helpful and all following social distancing guidelines. Would definitely recommend .

We stopped here on our visit to Pateley Bridge for our elevenses, and enjoyed a lovely hot chocolate and toasted teacake. My partner had a pot of tea and his favourite chocolate cake which he said was delicious and home made. Very friendly staff and very clean toilets also.

Stopped by for a spot of lunch. Lovely staff and very much enjoyed my panini. Spoilt for choice on cakes and desserts! Bakewell cake went down a treat! I would definitely come here again.

Stopped for breakfast before we did a lovely walk. Very friendly and breakfast was good. Baked beans were over cooked but apart from that it was very Nice.

Greated very well man very chatty, ordered beef baguette and sausage baguette and 2x teas When it arrived it was not a baguette but a hot dog bun with the sausages sliced, the beef was shop sliced beef both then had onions and gravy on top which made the bun soggy tea was good paid just short of £18.00 would not go back did not get what we ordered and was expensive- shame it was nice setting.

Four of us called in here for snacks at lunch time and fortunately got the last table! The staff were very friendly and helpful. Two people chose Bakewell tart And my husband the Victoria sponge...large portions...they all said excellent! I had warm cheese scone.....best yet! Earl grey tea for me and happy to bring me hot water too. Others had coffee and hot chocolate. I thought it was a very nice friendly cafe and the home made cakes were all wonderful. Well worth a visit.

Just had coffees on this visit, but it was good to be here again. The staff were helpful and our visit was a good one.

We had a really pleasant afternoon tea. They were happy to move tables and chairs to accommodate a large party of about 10 on the terrace. Staff were friendly and efficient.

Nice visit to Pateley Bridge. Super afternoon tea and fantastic cheese scones. Ideal location. Highly recommend

Didn’t have a great experience here.. one of the waitresses was tetchy with us when we arrived but we were hungry after a long walk so put up with that.. we had good tea/coffee/smoothie but the food was drab and service average. 3 of us ordered Ploughman’s but not much taste to it .. tiny (thimble sized ) pot of Coleslaw and Chutney slab of tasteless shop bought Red Leicester and not cheddar as advertised and a doughy baguette rather than Crusty bread ..and an inedible bizarre pork pie slice that all 3 of us left as it was just an awful taste and texture .. at £9 each this was not good enough really .. there are way better places further into the village

Wildings is a lovely tea room right in the heart of Pateley Bridge. The owner is always on hand and you are always welcomed on arrival. The tables are kept clean and your orders taken quickly. The scones are huge and lovely with cream and jam, although my husband preferred the fish finger sandwich with mushy peas and lettuce and rated it 5 stars.

This was our first time visiting this tea room, we've tried the other small one down the road. Your location feels spacious inside and outside so we sat out on a chair that wasn't soaking wet from the rain. Service was good and with a smile. We ordered a cream tea, large Chai tea latte and a vanilla slice for 10.65 which was excellent! I pay 7.50 for cream tea in Harrogate where I live (maybe because it's on the high street). We will visit again soon. Thank you.

We stopped for lunch. The sandwiches were delicious. The tea pots have a very generous serving. The redbush tasted goid. The staff were very friendly.

Super coffe and cakes. Good prices. You can't go inside with a dog but there is a seating area out the front.

We found this tea room partway through a walk on the Nidderdale Way. We were grateful to find such a lovely place where we could sit outside in the breeze and listen to the stream we had been walking beside for a while. The sandwiches and salads are freshly made and the cakes are very good. We especailly enjoye their cucumber-mint iced tea!

We visited Wildings for a bite to eat at lunch time. We were very impressed! Patricia and Az the owners were very welcoming and friendly, with nothing too much trouble. My husband had the fish finger sandwich, and I opted for hot roast beef baguette. Both portions were generous and very tasty. The beef was beautifully cooked and tender. We finished off with tea & cakes. The cakes are homemade and again were generous and delicious. The weather wasn't so great but when the sun is out you can sit outside overlooking the river, which we will return to do. Great location, food and good value. Thank you!

We were visiting Pateley Bridge for the first time in a long while.

Really lovely staff, who greeted us warmly on arrival. Food was great, nice steak pie, and the toasted cheese sandwich was very cheesy. Great coffee and fine selection of tea. We didn’t get chance to try the cakes but they looked great. Good price.

We arrived early so we went in the cafe for a cup of tea and coffees my cousins had crumpets with their drinks the staff were friendly and polite

Just popped in for a coffee a we were passing through and because it looked so nice and inviting. Nice filter coffee in pleasant surroundings and polite staff. The café was quite busy when we arrived and it is quite small but comfortable. There is a nice display of home-made cakes and I believe there is outside seating for when the weather is warmer.

You can’t come out of this restaurant feeling hungry no matter what you choose. The meals were hearty and filling on our cold day they were perfect. The menu had a huge range of either lite salads or comfort food. We all enjoyed our lunch’s and will def be back.

We called for a coffee and a quick bite for lunch. Friendly staff and nothing to much trouble. We had soup of the day which was warming and hearty, needed on a cold wet day. Will visit again

We were advised we would have to wait a while for our food as Party of 10 had just sat down and they only had one chef. Worth the wait we were happy with our choices and not in any rush.

Having been out walking we were looking forward to a good lunch. The menu outside offered a very wide choice & location looked good.

The 4 of us had the best cheese scone, ham & cheese scones, very good Espresso and home made cakes! Very friendly staff and beautiful traditional tea room. Can't wait for Spring to stay on the river terrace.Thank you!

Warm and friendly atmosphere with staff to match. Beautifully decorated and very clean. Oh and a fantastic breakfast 😁

Happened upon this delightful tearoom by chance and so pleased we did. Very friendly and helpful staff. When we requested scones we were given the option to try a new flavour of apple and cinnamon, which my husband had. This was very light and tasty and he thought it was the nicest scone he had had. I had the cherry scone, which was full of cherries and so light and fresh and obviously home made that day. We will definitely be back. Thank you

.Nice traditional tea-room with home baking. Good value and comfortable place to have a break. Popular with cyclists in this AONB location.

Called in for coffes and scones.

Top marks once again... A lovely warm welcome, tasty food and value for money.... What more can you ask for!

Have just suffered the rudest customer services from the owner that I've ever experienced. Having eaten a very mediocre and fairly expensive scone, which I had been assured was freshly made today, I politely commented (after paying, so it was obvious that I wasn't trying to avoid this) that I was disappointed with it. I am a pensioner and not beligerant. I was told in no uncertain way to go somewhere else next time! When I pointed out that I had only made a very minor comment, the attitude got worse and the earlier suggestion was repeated. I certainly will go somewher else next time and suggest that you do too.

we popped in on sunday morning for a coffee and what a find and definately be back. great service and friendly staff

This is the most important Tea Room in North Yorkshire as it is here you will find the best Cheese Scones in my opinion the man is a expert in art of baking sweets and savouries. My wife had the chicken sandwich which was excellent fresh plain lettuce and tomatoes.

This is a family run business with a good selection of meals and snacks using locally sourced produce. Home cooked cakes. The food is freshly prepared when ordered. Staff are very friendly and helpful. It has a very good atmosphere. It is nicely located with seating both inside and outside.

I love cheese scones so was tempted to try those served here when they were spotted on the menu. My partner and I both loved them with our coffees. The waitress was very good and very helpful.

What a lovely little tea room, in the picturesque town of Pateley Bridge, situated bang next to the river.

We called in just to have tea but the food was so tempting that we could not resist the scones and homemade cake.

Sat outside with our dogs who had water provided for them. Excellent latte and lemon drizzle cake one of the best I've ever tasted. Very helpful and cheerful staff.

Very popular with fellow bikers from all over the North nice little village free parking and toilets. Cafe is lovely great selection of food and cakes 🍰 can sit outside front and back which looks into the small river Nice friendly service 😄👍

Planned to stop off for breakfast here on the way from Harrogate up to Aysgarth and we were not disappointed. Lovely setting beside the river Nidd. Started with two great cappuccinos and then had the breakfast baps/baguettes stuffed with bacon, sausage and a poached egg. The bacon was tasty, but I thought the sausages were exceptional. Apparently from Kendalls Butchers who sell online so I will be checking that out.

This is a very traditional cafe with good standards and efficient service. The menu - particularly the gluten free selection - is a little limited and lacks the pzazz to make it a five star listing, but that aside, there is much to commend it.

First visit - went for a drink and cake, Very clean and the staff are very friendly. It is such a busy place and the service is brilliant. Cake sizes are extremely generous. Recommend a visit to anyone.

Excellent service and friendly helpful staff. Very clean and enjoyable tea and food. Soups are delicious and sandwich fillings are on overload Definitely recommend

Great scones and great sevice with a capiccino fantastic place for a stroll around pateley bridge the coffee and scones lovely place

Really enjoyed our first visit to Wildings during a short stop off at Pateley Bridge on the way home. Only had time for a cappuccino, but the choice of scones quicky got our attention. Crystallised Ginger Scones had unfortunately run out but the Cheese and Bacon Scones were excellent warmed with butter. Excellent!

We visited here on a rainy day in April following a morning exploring the local area.

A quick stop for tea, coffee and scone, and what a scone it was, warmed cheese and bacon, excellent. Wildings is a quaint tea room with an excellent menu, lots of choice. The only downside is that it doesn’t allow dogs. The staff are efficient and very friendly.

My wife and I had Jacket Potato with Bolanase - excellent value as are all their dishes . The service is always very friendly

A quick stop for coffee and of course cake. A great little place right next to the river. Excellent cakes 🍰

We called in on a cold, windy day, and were immediately cheered up by the fare on offer here. Nothing...

After having walked a fair distance round a couple of reservoirs, we took a detour to Pateley Bridge and stopped...

Visited after walk. Busy but prompt friendly service. Wide ranging menu and good gluten free options. Enjoyed sausage baguette and...

Nice location by the river, well made and lovely hot coffee with a generous slice of carrot cake. Had to...

We popped in for a bite to eat a cuppa and catch up with family and friends. Very good selection...

Nice location but did not find it very welcoming. We only wanted a tea and a coffee and had the...

Lovely small tea room by the river. We sat outside on the terrace as it was a lovely day. We...