The Vinehouse Cafe

I've just read CW's review, and im disappointed with the owners reply.Hence, i thought I'd leave one as we've been going here for years.and live in Leeds.We have also called and been surprised to find it closed in the past. It's my wife's favourite cafe. I like it too, but I find it expensive and can sympathise with the comments regarding the staffs unfriendly manner at times behind the counter. However, the cafe is still worth visiting in a beautiful location. The food is good, and the coffee is the best. So I bite the bullet and pay the little extra as a treat for my beautiful wife.

After spending time round the garden, we had a great lunch at the cafe. It was very busy due to the lovely weather but we were not waiting long. We both had an open sandwich and they were very tasty. My fresh mint infusion was delicious as was the elderflower drink. Resisted temptation as the baked goods looked delicious.

We visited on a very rainy day having walked from our holiday rental in Helmsley..15-20 min...sought refuge with dripping coats soaked through and with dog...they coped well with us! Was lots of exciting things on the menu but we opted for sharing a tasty pork and leek sausage and slightly 'lighter' cakes...lemon cakes and me a treacle tart. Everyone happy. Mocha coffee was excellent too. Quirky and rustic atmosphere.

This place needs some sort of award. It's a glorious place to eat, with great food and fantastic service. It was v busy when we went and there was a notice advising of staff shortages, asking customers to help out a little if they could by clearing their tables. This didn't put us off as the setting and general atmosphere were so welcoming. Good customer service is about managing customers' experiences, so this was a good move by them. As it turns out the service was excellent and better than most other places we've been to, which is a credit to the hard-working staff there. The buddha bowls and gin cocktails were just sublime. We've been here a few times in the past and it never disappoints! Easy 5 stars.

Gorgeous Food & Setting Positioned next to the walled garden in the North Yorkshire village of Helmsley is the popular Vinehouse Cafe. As the name suggests it is situated in an old lean-to greenhouse. The greenhouse gets very hot on warn days but there is amble seating outside with parasols to shade diners. The seats look out towards the tranquil walked garden. The food is delicious. We had a Buddha bowl, a large mixed salad with choice of toppings, and the frittata of the day, also served with a large selection of different salads. Service was quick, efficient with polite staff.