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    Bettys Cafe Tea Room

    3.9 (56 reviews)
    PriceyCoffee & Tea, Bakeries
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Scones with lemon curd and cream
    Oliver G.

    Betty's Cafe Tea Room is a lovely place with a cozy atmosphere and incredible service. The staff and servers were incredibly friendly and the service was very prompt. They are very good with recommendations and offer a good amount of customization options for their menu items as well (such as offering lemon curd for scones) meaning there really is something for everyone here. As long as you get there before the line gets too long (or make a reservation ahead of time) then there is really no possible way to go wrong with this amazing place. Just a heads up to any travelers visiting here from outside of the UK, it doesn't appear that the cafe offers free Wi-Fi although there is cel phone reception for roaming data inside the building, even in its lower level seating room.

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    Aaron S.

    Betty's Cafe in Harrogate has become more of a local landmark in Harrogate, and it was on my list of places to see on my trip to the town. I do find the prices are very high, especially for the area, it feels like something you'd expect to pay in London, not North Yorkshire, but I guess Betty's brand and history, with this Cafe dating back to 1919 has something which makes them feel they can charge what they do. The menu selection mainly consists of Afternoon Tea and some rosti-based dishes. The staff were smartly dressed and all very friendly, they also didn't mind me coming in for food, close to when they were due to close the dining area. At the time of writing (November 2022), the restaurant appears to close at 5 pm, with the adjacent Shop remaining open for a further hour until 6 pm. I ordered a gluten-free Yorkshire Chicken sandwich, with a side of chips, I was impressed to see them offer a gluten-free menu alongside the regular menu with many of the same, or similar options being able to be made gluten-free. I was impressed with the quality of my food, the gluten-free bread was actually quite nice and tasted fresh, and a generous dollop of mayonnaise meant there was flavour, and it wasn't dry. The chicken and lettuce also were good, it's a simple dish that was executed very well, which sometimes is just what the doctor ordered. I was not a fan of the pickle and cabbage salad which was served as a side with my sandwich, it was clumped together and didn't seem to go well with the rest of the food, sadly. I did find the sandwich selection to be a little basic, it would have been nice to see them offer the sandwiches from the Afternoon Tea selection as a standalone offer, for someone who just wanted a light lunch. They have tried to keep the interior very formal and fancy with some historic aspects dating back to their legacy from 1919. I do find the portion size of the sandwich to be a little small though, as they cut it into quarters. On the other hand, my side of chips was enough for two people! The chips also were cooked and seasoned well. 4* - Betty's Cafe is an attraction in its' own right in Harrogate, yes it may be a little pricey, and there always seems to be a queue to get in during the afternoon, but offering a unique experience with good service.

    Matt G.

    This tea room is over a hundred years old. This is the main attraction of Harrogate. Across multiple floors, serving tea, scones, sandwiches and hot food. The afternoon tea is good, but a bit expensive for what it is. Although in a London hotel it would be a lot more. The sandwiches are quite small. I liked the salad, the cakes are good, the chocolate cube is so heavy. The clotted cream is very good. We came here because we saw about it on tv and it's like a Yorkshire institution. There is a line out the door, but it moves fast. It's a relaxing tea room. I would come again.

    Alaina L.

    Betty's is one of the most famous tea shops in all of Yorkshire. And being that Harrogate is my boyfriend's hometown, indulging in afternoon "high tea" whilst visiting was a no brainer. :) We decided on Betty's Traditional Tea with pink champagne. This comes with 2 glasses of sparkling rosé, accompanied by a 3-tier tea stand complete with scones (clotted cream & strawberry preserves), 4 types of finger sandwiches (smoked salmon, chicken, roasted ham & egg salad), and 3 types of pastries (Parisian macarons, fruit tartlets and rich chocolate cake slices). All very tasty. The tea was by far the best part of this experience. Served in traditional silver tea pots, it was a "pour your own tea" style. with a strainer and mini pot of milk and sugar cubes for prepping your tea exactly how you like it. 3 cups each later and all the sandwiches and cakes gone we were more than full! Great experience if you are in Harrogate - especially for the most amazing tea!!!

    Katie A.

    Betty's is an institution. This is actually the very first Betty's (built in 1919) and I'm sure it's probably the lovliest. This past spring, when I was in Harrogate visiting my sister- in- law's family, I was lucky enough to come here a few times- once for browsing, and once for tea. We were seated in the downstairs area and promptly brought all sorts of fun biscuits and some lovely tea. This is a traditional tea house and I'm told that on the weekends it gets very VERY busy, as their breakfast is supposed to be superb. I cannot vouch for the meals, but I will say that the tea, the biscuits, and their fruitcake is lovely. Oh, and their window displays are fantastic. The holidays bring all sorts fun chocolates and cookies worthy of a good fogging up of the glass, if you ask me.

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    Alisa R.

    So MAJOR MiXED feelings! First off I's say they have AMAZING desserts and cakes and scones and you should deffinatly get some dessert and tea there. They tea selections are wonderful too! ( as a tearoom should be!) I had a marzipan cake that liked like a mini collliy flower, it was DELICIOUS! I also had a little fancy fondant that was amazing! Wish I had got more! We also got a slice of the chocolate raspberry cake that had a choice ganauche that was so rich and yummy! I got a Yorkshire fat rascal which is like a cross of a bun and a scone ( they said) it was delicious with a hint of orange zest! ( we didn't eat everything at once) So my reason for only giving it 4 stars was out Lunch. I'd say WAY over priced and not even good. we got sandwiches... and literally on sight of their delivery to our table i was disappointed . They are cut up like they were on a afternoon tea... except that was it 4 little triangles with chicken salad on it.. no side lettuce, nothing to even try and make it look more applying.. THEN the chicken salad itself wasn't even good... a TESCO pre made chicken salad sandwich would have been comparable and way cheaper. Some of the other guests entries looked nicer but were also above £10. I WILL NEVER eat savoury food there as it was MEH at best. This place had three "space", kind of like rooms, one was the "main" which you could order things off a different menu then the "cafe" their desserts. The main were mostly cream based and not their famous baked things. So forget the main room. The cafe had a different menu and I THINK you could get the baked pastries in there.. We got our pastries fro the 'bakery' which was more of a togo space.. but since the tea was so good make sure you try and hit up the cafe and the bakery in some way! Just don't worry about getting savoury foods ;) But it still gets 4 stars because the TEA's and cakes were amazing and really thats what a tea room is all about! But don't get their afternoon tea... better to just chose a bunch of different desserts to get to go with your tea!

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    Lorraine B.

    Betty's is one of the mainstays of Harrogate's attractions. from the outside it is architecturally impressive. maybe the day was too sunny, attracting too many visitors, but the queue to get in lasted half an hour. once in we were shoehorned in. you may have gathered by now that I am not a great fan. I had looked at the menu before I went in, but £7.50 is ridiculous for a pot of tea and a scone.

    Qype User (Rosali…)

    Popped into Betty's by chance on my birthday. It was pouring with rain and the wind was battering Harrogate, and yet this place was packed with patrons. We were given a booth table in the restaurant area and were served by a lovely young waiter who was more than happy to answer all our questions and offer alternatives to our various dietary needs. The decor is marvellous, the large windows offer a great view and the general buzz gives this place a great atmosphere. The chips were amazing! I have to say this. We ordered them on a whim to accompany our dainty little crusts-off sandwiches and they were perfectly golden and crispy. My spiced hot chocolate was delcious and the dessert of brown bread ice cream was fantastic. It is a little on the expensive side, but worth it for a treat. Recommended if you have a few pennies. Just wish I could afford the confectionery from the bakery.

    Qype User (lenny2…)

    If you want a brew and home made cakes, this is the place to go while Harrogate. Slightly over priced, but a treat to one self.

    Qype User (jessic…)

    Bettys Cafe is a must in Harrogate, though it will mean queing it is well worth it The food is delicious! The menu ranges from sandwiches and cakes, to omlettes and milkshakes and toasties to Haddock with chips. I had the croque monsiuer with chips and a chocolate milkshake which was about £11-£12 but really enjoyed the experience of a true english tea room! If you dont have time for lunch the shop sells lots of nice cakes, breads, coffee, chocolate etc so you can buy something to take away with you.

    John R.

    I was recently visiting friends in the Yorkshire Dales and, being a tea fanatic, I couldn't resist stopping at Bettys. To be honest, I'm a bit torn on Bettys. It's priced for tourists, and the tea is the only thing that's worth the price. The pastries and cakes are amazing. I can't go on enough about the tea. But I was disappointed with my lunch. Considering I was looking to indulge my sweet tooth after my meal, I decided to go light. I ordered a roast Yorkshire chicken sandwich... and BOY was it small. It cost about 6 quid for a sandwich that is roughly the same quality I would get in a sandwich from Tesco or Boots, but would have happily paid £2 or 3 (max) at one of these two places. It came with no salad (garnish or otherwise) and was presented on a tray that would normally be used for afternoon tea items. So I was starving afterwards and felt like a bit of an idiot knowing how much it had cost for a mediocre and lacklustre sandwich. Having seen the afternoon tea on other tables, I'm so happy that we didn't order it as it was overpriced for what you get. But then... my pot of tea came, which was fantastic! I ordered the Rwandan Single estate tea and loved every sip. I decided not to order a dessert from the restaurant, but instead walked upstairs to the bakery. There are way more choices in the bakery and things are half the price or less than sitting in the restaurant. This was the best choice of the day for me (other than the tea). I got a slice of the chocolate and raspberry cake. It was almost miraculous, but I'll stop short of sacrilege in my description. In the future, I would be planning to just stop in the cafe rather than the restaurant for some of their famous tea and then get something from the bakery on the way out.

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    Food is delicious & the pots of tea! The staff are always absolute gems, really polite and attentive.

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    In my opinion I think the drinks are perfect but the cakes are either mushy or hard so do what you do with that.

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