In the creaking wooden skeleton of what was once Just Books, a new wonder has emerged. Cafe 76 is…read morethe hero Skipton needs. With efficient, pleasant service, a takeaway sandwich shop on street level and cafe tables overlooking the historic High Street on the floor above, it's a winner from the off. Valiantly holding forth opposite Skipton's unwelcome Costa, and serving breakfasts all day (including the richest yummiest Eggs Benedict you could think of) as well as lunches ranging from sandwich to burger, drinks from fizz to milkshake, well. Let's just say it's in my good books (and that's even before we get onto the fact that a burger and fries is under £6). It's got more soul than Caffe Capo and less froth than the Three Sheep. The chicken burger isn't that cop out that people seem to keep going for lately: just sticking a chicken breast in a bun. It's battered (so much better) and tender like a giant goujon. The milkshakes are thick and creamy and FULL of flavour. The strawberry is really something else. So what about that fifth star? It's tricky to say what that last bit of greatness could be, but for some reason, fab though I think this place is, I haven't fallen head over heels for it. I think it just needs a dash more personality, some quirk or kook in the decor, a little less functional. Somewhere unmistakeably Cafe 76. But they've focused on the important things first, as any Costa-competitor must, and it is working, because I just keep coming back.

The vastness that once was Toymaster is now an independent cafe, a warm one with clean tables, lots…read moreof space, loose leaf teas on the counter, and soft seats. So far, so good. Eh. I dunno. When I saw this was going to open, I was super excited. New cafe! In my town! Yes! See, Skipton has a Costa, and more recently, a Caffé Nero, which opened a few doors down from Costa (boldly ignoring the council and little details like planning permission), and lots of cute shops have gone bust. See for example my beloved Russian Tea Room. Heartbreak. But here is Capo, a gigantic place as Skipton goes, and it just... Doesn't. Doesn't what? You ask. Just doesn't. It isn't entirely its own fault perhaps; it's always practically empty and short on atmosphere (cause or effect?) and the menu is disappointing: nothing but sandwiches and jacket tatties with uninspired and uninspiring fillings. The service, given the number of people in here when I went: slow. The fact is stretches back so far beyond the shop front means there's very little in the way of natural light, which you can capitalise on to make a cosy cave of a place, but they haven't. It's just all a bit DFS, or like it was built in The Sims: Hot Date: too blocky and repetitive. And my toasty, at just under four quid: nothing special. Shop bread and a lettuce leaf sitting disconsolately beside it. I mean, tasty enough, and if I'd got it from a cart at a festival I wouldn't mind, but not worth the price and not worth the ten minute wait. The weird thing is it feels like a chain coffee shop crossed with a cheap sandwich shop. It's having a massive identity crisis and needs to figure out what it wants to be, and fast. It's got a great location and a lovely space, and all the potential, but it isn't offering anything you can't get elsewhere and it isn't offering it at an equal standard. For my part, I'm going back to Cafe 76 for now.

Totally disagree with previous review. Café is spotlessly clean - more than can be said for some…read moreof the coffee shops in Skipton. Coffee is excellent and hot chocolate is to die for. Staff are pleasant and courteous Service was quick and toasted teacake was delicious. Hope this Café takes off as it really is very very good.

We stopped of here for lunch when the lady in the shop section downstairs told us it was the only…read moregluten free cafe in Skipton. That, incidentally wasn't true. I want to be clear that I'm not, and probably never will be, a vegetarian but I'm ok with missing my meat now and again and several of our party were vegetarian and between us we had a whole host of allergies and preferences (talk about problem families). So having surveyed the group here are our findings: The milk shake was very poor (this was unanimous) The prices were high for the food served, the food was sort of average, staff knowledge of ingredients and allergies was poor, staff were very patient and pleasant.

Here at the jaca , had a nice lunch although lacks the essence of local produce considering it's…read morelocation , staff were very nice and friendly , and coffee was fab ! Got a full tummy great coffee for under £10.

Don't bother with this one.. The staff are very rude. They told us to put our pushchair down on our…read more8 week old sleeping twins when there was plenty of room for it. When we were unable to do so, the staff made it clear that we were unwelcome. The worst thing was this is all in-front of a few customers. I recommend the Coffee & Clay Cafe two doors up, it has a real homely feel & it's better value.

Quirky little place, superb tranquil setting with outdoor seating next to the marina…read more I had a cappuccino and a bacon butty. The source their ingredients locally which is always nice.

If ever a cafe deserved to do well this is the one. The…read morestaff are lovely and can't do enough to make you happy. The place is airy and bright, nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. The food is varied, reasonably priced and caters for all diets including mine (vegan). The young couple who run it have exciting plans for its future and I'm looking forward to going back to see how those plans have come to fruition. Lunch here was the highlight of my day.

I've tried dozens of little tea rooms over the years, but this one is one of the absolute best I've…read moreever been to. The decor is fantastic, relaxing, and quaint, but more importantly, the food is superb. Everything we tried, from the milkshakes to the desserts, were absolutely finger-licking good. The quality was simply superb. This place is worth going out of one's way to visit. If you're looking for a fantastic lunch, it's where it's at. One note, the place tends to be busy, so it can be a bit of a wait for the food or for the staff, but the food is worth the wait.

Lovely little find on the way home from a weekend away, great breakfast, staff are very friendly,…read morewould definitely visit again

Delightful Bakewell tart and tea for an afternoon celebration. They welcomed a group of us for…read morepudding with open arms and delicious food. Inside is warm, green, and just a touch rustic.

Delicious brunch and a lovely setting! We came for breakfast…read moreand then a walk and this was perfect. The breakfast was yummy and well cooked and we wi definitely be back!

Coffee shop near the river in Skipton. Cafetière of coffee for two people was £5.50. The coffee is…read moreok, there's outdoor seating and a small range of shop-bought cakes and ice cream for sale. The outdoor seating overlooks the road.

We wanted somewhere local to Cookridge and found the Granary restaurant. Only 5 minutes away…read morelocated in lovely countryside. Great food and service friendly staff and lovely afternoon lunch for the three of us 5 stars Thank you. Alan Suzanne and Margaret

i had heard from friends the caring for life farm had opened the old granary as a restaurant, on an…read moreevening and it was worth trying, so our small adventurous group decided to give it a try and were absolutely delighted with the quality, price and first class service, the starter of Olives, Paté and Yorkshire Chorizo with artisan bread was superb and the long horn sirloin steak was delicious, even though the chef on the evening didn't appreciate that "medium rare" didn't mean well done;it was quickly corrected by the very efficient and charming waitress who brought a replacement perfectly cooked. The bill for three courses 2 bottles of wine and 4 beers for four was less than a £100 , a winner all round, will definitely go again.