We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the cafes and coffee shops in Northallerton (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews. 2 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.
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Fortunate Son Coffee Co.
Known for dog friendly
With 4.9 stars from 140 Google reviews, Fortunate Son Coffee Co. is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Northallerton as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention dog friendly (9 mentions), bacon rolls and flat white. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–3 pm, Saturday 8 am–3:30 pm; closed Sunday.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Central Stop
Known for chatty staff
Google reviewers rate Central Stop 4.9 out of 5 across 57 reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention chatty staff (8 mentions), tasty food and jacket potato. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Saturday 7 am–2 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01609 258273.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Spencer’s
Known for relaxed atmosphere
Spencer’s is rated 4.9 from 55 Google reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention relaxed atmosphere (9 mentions), outdoor seating and lovely staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Thursday to Saturday 9 am–4:30 pm, Sunday 10 am–4 pm; closed Monday to Wednesday.
Good to know: phone 01609 555800, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Terrace Cafe
Known for friendly staff
With 4.8 stars from 171 Google reviews, The Terrace Cafe is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Northallerton as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (56 mentions), vegetarian options and dog friendly. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday 9 am–3 pm, Wednesday 9 am–3 pm, Friday 8:30 am–3 pm, Saturday 8:30 am–4 pm; closed Tuesday and Thursday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01609 780220.
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The Central Coffee House
Known for sandwiches
Google reviewers rate The Central Coffee House 4.8 out of 5 across 159 reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention sandwiches (15 mentions), cosy atmosphere and scones. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Saturday 7:30 am–3:30 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01609 774712.
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South Side Coffee House
Known for friendly staff
South Side Coffee House is rated 4.7 from 205 Google reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (64 mentions), outdoor seating and cakes. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 7 am–4 pm, Sunday 9 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 01609 258090.
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Parklands cafe
Known for welcoming staff
With 4.7 stars from 82 Google reviews, Parklands cafe is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Northallerton as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention welcoming staff (7 mentions), lake view and value for money. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2026). According to its Google listing: open Wednesday to Saturday 9 am–3 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07519 167196, has a website with more detail.
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
Known for cakes
Google reviewers rate Bettys Café Tea Rooms 4.6 out of 5 across 1,387 reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention cakes (94 mentions), afternoon tea and polite staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 10 am–4:30 pm, Saturday 9 am–5 pm, Sunday 10 am–4:30 pm.
Good to know: phone 0800 456 1919, has a website with more detail.
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The Garthway Tea Room
Known for friendly staff
The Garthway Tea Room is rated 4.6 from 130 Google reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a tea room. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (37 mentions), selection and tea room. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated July 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 9 am–4 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01609 600387.
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Bean & Bake Coffee Shop
Known for scones
With 5 stars from 24 Google reviews, Bean & Bake Coffee Shop is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Northallerton as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention scones (5 mentions), homemade cakes and toastie. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday 9 am–4 pm, Wednesday to Friday 9 am–4 pm, Saturday 9 am–3 pm; closed Tuesday and Sunday.
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South Side Slice
Known for sandwiches
Google reviewers rate South Side Slice 4.4 out of 5 across 40 reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention sandwiches (6 mentions), decor and food. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2026). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Sunday 9 am–3:30 pm; closed Monday.
The verdict
On Google rating, Fortunate Son Coffee Co. ranks first of the 11 cafes and coffee shops we checked, with 4.9 stars from 140 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for cafes and coffee shops on Google Maps in Northallerton with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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