Cornercopia Café

The service was excellent and v friendly. The outdoor area is very comfortable and pleasant in the sun. There were some ominous clouds but fortunately the rain held off as there’s no cover for the outdoor tables, other than the parasols which weren’t up. The only reason we gave 4 stars rather than 5 was the price/value for money. We had the very tasty and juicy venison burgers from the specials menu - complete with homemade pickles. For £16, it would be better if the burger came with some chips as well as the side salad.

Had lunch at this inviting little café on a short visit to Helmsley. It's in a charming stone cottage just a couple of minutes walk from the castle, which you get a good view of from the outside tables. It's also very homely inside, with restful blue decor, and some nice plants and pictures. The banquette was comfy, and the tables and the café generally were very clean. I was given a really warm welcome, and the lady who served me was attentive throughout my lunch, checking that the food was just right. Good choice of drinks including coffee, speciality teas, and Fentimans traditional soft drinks. I ordered a bottle of dandelion and burdock, and it was a refreshing accompaniment to my meal. The menu is not extensive, but there's a nice selection of light meals including jacket potatoes, homemade soup, sandwiches and toasties. I chose the ploughman's lunch, and it turned out to be a real feast, with thick slices of good quality ham, a pork pie, two types of cheese, dressed salad, apple slices, pickled gherkins, chutney, and two thick slices of soft seeded bread with butter. Everything on the plate was fresh and tasty, and the portions were generous. Good value for money too. Would certainly recommend this cafe both for the food and the friendly hospitality.

Idyllic, warm cafe and friendly service! Just right for a wide range of cold or hot tasty food (we each had Steak and Kidney pies!) and the excellent Jam & Clotted Cream Scones of course…🙃 (Only £3.25). Wide range of hot drinks and lush Hot Chocolate! Great value for money! Located just behind the pub over the bridge - closes around 4:00pm so get in early!

While visiting Helmsley walled garden we walked into the village centre and came across this beautiful coffee shop. Such a great find! We had coffee (with cream) and a cappuccino. We also ordered lunch, my husband had the steak and ale pie with mushy peas and gravy, I chose the sweet and savoury platter, you choose your sandwich filling, I chose bacon, brie and cranberry, you also get a side salad with coleslaw, plus crisps and a huge scone with jam and clotted cream. It was absolutely delicious, my husband had one of my 4 sandwiches, definitely a good hearty plateful and great value for money. If we are ever in the area again we shall make this a stop for a bite to eat. The staff are very good and attentive, checking if everything is OK and clearing tables as soon as they become vacant ( throughly cleaning even the outside tables, we sat outside) usually other places we've visited outside they will clear pots away but don't always wipe tables down. Excellent service

Great find. Had one of the daily specials and the Yorkshire tea was perfect after a good long walk. Thank you to Alex for looking after us 👌