We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the cafes and coffee shops in Ripon (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. 3 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Realitea
Known for indian food
With 4.9 stars from 232 Google reviews, Realitea is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Ripon as a tea room. Reviewers most often mention indian food (29 mentions), welcoming staff and tea selection. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2024). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Friday 10 am–3 pm, Saturday 10 am–3:30 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01765 609887, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Hive
Known for scones
Google reviewers rate The Hive 4.9 out of 5 across 54 reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention scones (7 mentions), toastie and welcoming atmosphere. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated February 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday 9 am–3:30 pm, Wednesday to Saturday 9 am–3:30 pm, Sunday 10 am–3 pm; closed Tuesday.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Wilfrid's Cafe
Known for friendly staff
Wilfrid's Cafe is rated 4.7 from 321 Google reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (142 mentions), vegan options and dog friendly. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday 9 am–4 pm, Thursday to Sunday 9 am–4 pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Good to know: phone 01765 278517, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Yorkshire Tea Room
Known for friendly staff
With 4.7 stars from 234 Google reviews, The Yorkshire Tea Room is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Ripon as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (85 mentions), cakes and scones. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2025). According to its Google listing: open Wednesday to Saturday 10 am–3 pm, Sunday 10:30 am–3 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Good to know: phone 01765 603567, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Chimes
Known for scones
Google reviewers rate Chimes 4.7 out of 5 across 177 reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a tea room. Reviewers most often mention scones (72 mentions), friendly staff and cherry and marzipan scones. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday 10:30 am–2 pm, Tuesday to Friday 10 am–3 pm, Saturday 10 am–4 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07583 323557.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Wakeman's House Cafe
Known for scones
The Wakeman's House Cafe is rated 4.7 from 143 Google reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention scones (20 mentions), cake and welcoming staff. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2026). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 9 am–4 pm; closed Sunday.
Good to know: phone 07866 226014.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Coffee at Number 10
Known for cakes
With 4.7 stars from 93 Google reviews, Coffee at Number 10 is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Ripon as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention cakes (18 mentions), independent coffee shop and almond croissant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 7:30 am–4 pm; closed Sunday.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Cafe in the Park
Known for happy staff
Google reviewers rate Cafe in the Park 4.7 out of 5 across 66 reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention happy staff (6 mentions), scones and garden area. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Sunday 9 am–3 pm.
Good to know: phone 07388 821198, has a website with more detail.
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Oliver's Pantry
Known for friendly staff
Oliver's Pantry is rated 4.6 from 1,122 Google reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (239 mentions), brownies and cakes. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated November 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Saturday 8:30 am–5 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–4 pm.
Good to know: phone 01765 600548, has a website with more detail.
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The Olive Tree at Tates
Known for friendly staff
With 4.6 stars from 152 Google reviews, The Olive Tree at Tates is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Ripon as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (50 mentions), dog friendly and garden centre. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2024). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Saturday 9 am–4 pm, Sunday 9:30 am–3:30 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 01765 278040, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Cafe On The Square
Known for cakes
Google reviewers rate Cafe On The Square 4.5 out of 5 across 90 reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention cakes (12 mentions), pot of tea and cheese scones. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Saturday 9 am–3 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
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Lottie's Coffee Van
Known for cookies
Lottie's Coffee Van is rated 5 from 11 Google reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention cookies (4 mentions), friendly place and selection. According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Friday 7:45 am–1:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am–1:30 pm; closed Monday.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Cathedral View Cafe
Known for cakes
With 4.9 stars from 37 Google reviews, Cathedral View Cafe is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Ripon as a coffee shop. Reviewers most often mention cakes (18 mentions), friendly proprietor and view of the cathedral. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated April 2026).
Good to know: phone 01765 600972.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Lula’s Cafe
Known for atmosphere
Google reviewers rate Lula’s Cafe 4.8 out of 5 across 40 reviews. It is listed in Ripon as a cafe. Reviewers most often mention atmosphere (8 mentions), pizza and takeaway. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated February 2026). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 10 am–3 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am–3 pm, 5–9:30 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01765 692643, has a website with more detail.
The verdict
On Google rating, Realitea ranks first of the 14 cafes and coffee shops we checked, with 4.9 stars from 232 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for cafes and coffee shops on Google Maps in Ripon 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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