Ripley Ice Cream & Cafe
📍 Valley Gardens Court, Valley Dr, Harrogate HG2 0JH, UK
About Ripley Ice Cream & Cafe
Ripley Ice Cream & Cafe is a popular destination nestled within the beautiful Valley Gardens in Harrogate. Boasting a Google rating of 4.3/5 stars, this charming spot is celebrated for its fantastic Ripley ice cream and provides an idyllic setting for visitors enjoying the picturesque park. It’s often busy, especially in summer, testifying to its popularity as a delightful stop for all ages.
The cafe offers a tempting selection of ice cream flavours, perfect for a sunny day, alongside a range of hot drinks, including coffee, making it an excellent choice year-round. Reviewers frequently highlight the quick and polite service from the team, and its location makes it ideal for families looking to refuel while exploring the gardens. There's also some cover available, providing a convenient shelter if the weather turns.
Visiting Information
Ripley Ice Cream & Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. On Saturdays, it opens earlier from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and on Sundays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The cafe features a wheelchair accessible entrance, ensuring a welcoming experience for all guests. Payment is convenient, with options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, though it does not accept cash.
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📍 Valley Gardens Court, Valley Dr, Harrogate HG2 0JH, UK
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Showing 5 of 377 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 5 February 2026.
The setting and location is idyllic. Within Valley Gardens you couldn't ask for a better view. The cafe itself is small but very nice with a decent amount of seating. Unfortunately on this occasion I had a scone which was very dry and my Vanilla Latte wasn't very warm and lacked vanilla taste. But the staff are very friendly and plenty of choice of drinks, snacks and ice cream.
Great place for a coffee whilst walking around here, cant comment on food as I haven't ordered any from here yet, but staff are quick and polite
Almost always busy , and in summer expect a queue for the fabulous Ripley ice cream (some solid flavours to select from). Best of all your in the heart of valley gardens and and explore with the kids. If it’s raining there’s some cover to shelter … in winter pop in for a hot drink. This really is one of the gray places to refuel while mooching around.
Brunch after a walk around the gardens. Service friendly & welcoming. Cheese & Onion toastie and a coffee Lots and lots of cheese. Dog friendly. Very busy
Terrible service waited half an hour for three hot chocolates and a coffee , when enquired we told they had a problem with the machine. Lots of people served with drinks after we came in . Sort it out Ripley 😡