Bettys Café Tea Rooms Ilkley

The food was not as good as we have had previously. The waitress seemed almost annoyed that we needed time to read menus. She also got my mom tap water and my mom asked for bottled. We had to ask again and she asked if still or sparkling, mom wanted still. She still brought sparkling!! Mom didn't want to cause a fuss so said it will do, proceeded not to drink much of it. We ordered 3 rum hot chocolate, which was just under 10 pound each. It was barely warm. Disappointed and not our normal experience. However we do normally go to Harrogate which is amazing. Mom loved her cinnamon toast with berries and cream. My sister loved her olive bread roll, but the soup was so so. I had a melted caramel fat rascal which was hard and not filled with melted caramel, more of a touch of sticky firm sweet pea sized caramel. I did try and talk to server who was no where to be seen u til we put our coats on. Then she arrived in seconds to take payment. Harrogate is definitely a much nicer place for afternoon treats.

I had always wanted to visit this tea room since I came to the UK in 2023, but never had the chance until now! I was hoping to try their afternoon tea package, but unfortunately it was out of stock, so we ordered other dishes instead. Still, I really loved how beautifully the food was served and how elegant the restaurant felt. There’s also a shop at the front selling cakes, jams, and teas. I picked up one of their jams, and it quickly became a favorite of mine. I’m usually not a big fan of fruit jams, but Betty’s makes an exceptional one!

Faultless, as ever! Two visits in one week whilst on holiday locally. Lovely surroundings, great quality food from an extensive menu, all served by a willing and caring team. It's no wonder they do so well. And to all the nay-sayers who moan about queueing or waiting - don't wait, go elsewhere but you won't find as good.

The best tea rooms in the UK. The loose leaf Betty's tea room blend is delicious. The cakes are of very good quality fondant fancies and vanilla slices are superior to anything available elsewhere. The fat rascals are so buttery. We are regulars in Ilkley. Can't beat it for a proper tea room experience. Not just for cakes - lunch items are delicious too.

Awful waited over an hour for my order to be taken on a Thursday afternoon! Was sat promptly and had my drinks order taken and arrived fantastic! My food order was never taken so after an hour after being blatantly ignored I left. Was meant to be a nice treat out with my newborn before returning to work. Left fuming Will never eat in this establishment again !