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Overall Total Score
3.7 out of 5
Very good | 892 reviews

What Badgersbits likes about Courtyard Cafe:
Please ladies. Tell your faces it’s Christmas, that you enjoy your jobs, that you like your customers! I stopped by for a latte and I’ve never seen such miserable faces. If you don’t like your jobs, do something else!! There are lots of jobs where... View all feedback. What Caroline Green doesn't like about Courtyard Cafe:
Already submitted a more detailed review of this place under Castle Howard but will summarise that the table service was appalling, the food completely tasteless and the price for what we ate way too expensive. The main issue is the lack of attentive staff who...are reluctant to do anything other than clear the tables and take your order. If you want anything else or to ask for the bill, forget it. Also being a veget... View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
2.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Carolyn
25.10.2024 - 08:49

Disappointing experience overall .. despite the great quality dishes the table service was awful.. there was no leadership in the team and so staff lacked cohes...

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Getinmybellyfoodie
25.10.2024 - 08:49

Absolutely awful service. I don’t know what else to say that hasn’t already been said by other reviewers. The staff are completely uninterested in guests, are u...

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Sue
25.10.2024 - 08:49

So impressed with staff, service and food today. Husband in wheelchair and staff were very attentive, friendly and helpful seating us and making us feel welcome...

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Lucy
25.10.2024 - 08:49

So in the unlikely event that anyone from Castle Howard actually reads these reviews... 4 years after my last terrible experience here, I ventured in again toda...

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Jayne
25.10.2024 - 08:49

What has happened to the courtyard cafe? For some time now the service has been non existent. It has become so bad that even though we are members, we have stop...

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Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Castle Howard, the Courtyard Café offers a mixed dining experience. While some patrons praise the fresh, local ingredients and friendly staff, others express disappointment with burnt food, slow service, and an uninviting menu. Complaints about lukewarm dishes and incorrect orders have overshadowed the café's potential charm. However, on sunny days, the outdoor seating provides a delightful atmosphere for brunch or lunch. Despite varying opinions on the quality and pricing, the café remains a stop for those exploring the estate, albeit with caution advised regarding service consistency. Overall, a visit may be hit or miss.

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3.8 ★ from 18 reviews
Fred
26.04.2022 - 00:49

Fragrant fresh egg sandwich, delicious, but only a small selection of fillings. beautiful skorn with cream served by a friendly lady. very happy with visit

Becky
26.04.2022 - 00:49

We were very disappointed at eating. I had the suppe of the day that was tomaten soup, and there had a strong burned taste there were small black bits in it, wh...

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Fred
26.04.2022 - 00:49

We stopped to eat here before going into the grounds. The weather was good so we ate outside. The service was great as was the menu. My friend is vegetarian and...

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Millie
26.04.2022 - 00:49

Fantastic butcher with great produce Felt pricing was initially very steep but we did have a full day of enjoyment. Great weather which helps in this location

Graham
26.04.2022 - 00:49

The rain escaped and enjoyed the lunch in the courtyard cafe. fish chips, speckrolle, quiche salat and the best chips ever! all enjoyed their food and the tees...

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Google
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Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 188 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.5 ★ from 165 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.5 ★ from 157 reviews
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3.9 ★ from 382 reviews

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