The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe
The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe in Gate Helmsley offers a delightful stop for tourists exploring the Yorkshire countryside. Enjoy free parking as you visit this charming farm shop, which features local foodstuffs and a cozy glass-walled cafe. Perfect for a relaxing meal or a quick shopping trip, this venue provides a taste of local hospitality and produce.
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The reviews below were last updated on Sunday, 4 January 2026 at 14:20.
I have visited many times since it opened (can’t believe I haven’t written a review before!) and love coming here!! We’ve had breakfast, lunches, cakes and it never disappoints. The service is always good and the food is delicious! We tend to come during the week when it’s quieter, as it’s very popular during the weekends with families. The farm shop has a lovely selection of ingredients, foods and gifts. It’s great to come and builder a hamper as a gift!
A big queue for the cafe - but made it in after a 15 minute wait, and it was excellent weather and the weekend before Halloween! The pork belly bites special was maybe the best restaurant meal I've ever enjoyed, absolutely delicious. Quite pricey, but not ridiculous for a farm shop, lovely atmosphere, and lots of lovely big pumpkins! A wonderful day out 😊
First-time visitor. Impressive farm shop with an extensive range. Cafe was surprisingly busy for a weekday. We enjoyed fruit toast and coffee. Flat white was not as strong as I would have liked. Service was quick and staff were friendly and professional. If this review was helpful please give it a like below.
Lovely morning out picking strawberries and raspberries with my son. He loved it so much and then drove round in a little car. Had a lovely breakfast in the cafe outside and the playground area was amazing! Been a while since we’ve been to a nice outdoor one like that. Definitely want to come back during pumpkin season!
Went pumpkin picking here today followed by a fly around the farm shop. Pumpking feild was a good size - I've been places before where a lot are just rotten but they had good variation in colour and size. Got a sausage roll, Cornish Pasty and some Halloween muffins from the shop - really tasty.
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📍 Stamford Bridge Rd, York, Gate Helmsley, York YO41 1NB, UK
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Stamford Bridge Rd, York, Gate Helmsley, York YO41 1NB, UK