Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 216 reviews

What MrsJD2007 doesn't like about Rievaulx Abbey Cafe:
Didn't have lunch as it's more sandwiches and snacks than meals tho they do game pie for about £10 and sausage or bacon butties for £6.We arrived early fortunately as it got busy after 12. We had scones and coffee which was lovely.Got lovely window seat so could look out and admire the wonderful views of the abbey View all feedback. What Mark S likes about Rievaulx Abbey Cafe:
Having never visited before decided to relax with a small snack after a few hours round the abbey, drinks were great but the cakes were fabulous, good selection of other foods so not limited, pies looked very nice but had to stop at some point, well worth the visit. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
4.2 ★ from 50 reviews
Chris
09.09.2024 - 20:43

We have visited this cafe before but just for a drink inside the modern cafe area. This time the extended family (8) decided on food as well. Sitting outside in...

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Kate
09.09.2024 - 20:43

We stopped for a snack only. Cheese scone was lovely, I'm reliably informed the ice cream was also delicious. A nice coffee to round it off. Plenty of seating o...

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Stuart
09.09.2024 - 20:43

Easily the best cafe of any English Heritage site. Visiting the abbey has become an excuse for going to the cafe. Always a lovely selection of handmade, traditi...

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Micemurders
09.09.2024 - 20:43

Handy and sizeable cafe. Accessible without paying for the main site, and you can browse the shop too. Lovely staff, good coffee. 10% off for EH members

Mark
09.09.2024 - 20:43

Having never visited before decided to relax with a small snack after a few hours round the abbey, drinks were great but the cakes were fabulous, good selection...

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Located in the tranquil surroundings of Rievaulx Abbey, this cafe offers great views and a simple menu of scones, cakes, and drinks. While the food is enjoyable, some reviews point out details that could be improved, such as uncomfortable seating, high prices, and limited cake selection. However, many visitors appreciate the modern, clean space and friendly staff. Overall, it's a pleasant spot to grab a snack or coffee while enjoying the picturesque setting of the abbey.

Menu
4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Carmen
06.06.2022 - 14:26

The coffee cake was excellent, and the service was friendly and efficient. The restaurant has large windows with a view of the street outside.

Selina
06.06.2022 - 14:26

The restaurant is located in a charming spot in the Abbey grounds, and overall the dining experience was enjoyable. However, I believe they could improve by pay...

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Sophie
06.06.2022 - 14:26

The atmosphere at this restaurant is beautiful, located in a newly renovated tea room with a stunning view of the abbey. I only had tea and a cheese platter, bu...

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Carrie
06.06.2022 - 14:26

I used the caffe while I drove through the dales on a charitable bike tour in yorkshire. the eating and the organization was 2nd to none, we were a very big gro...

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Sébastien
06.06.2022 - 14:26

What a beautiful, peaceful and very photogenic place this is...I really was blown away by the atmosphere which was enhanced as it was misty on the morning we ar...

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 113 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.0 ★ from 103 reviews

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