Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on the Square
📍 52 Market Pl, Masham, Ripon HG4 4ED, UK
About Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on the Square
Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on the Square is a highly-rated eatery situated in the heart of Masham, Ripon. With an impressive Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 550 reviews, it's clear this cafe is a local favourite and a must-visit for tourists. Guests consistently praise its lively atmosphere and prime location overlooking the market square.
Offering everything from coffee and cake to substantial main meals, Johnny Baghdad's caters to all appetites. Reviews highlight the diverse menu, including tempting options like Kofte wraps with vegetables and hummus, as well as delicious orange and chocolate cake. The dedicated team is frequently commended for their outstanding customer service, working hard to accommodate diners even when the cafe is bustling, creating a welcoming experience for everyone.
Visiting Information
The cafe is open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, making it a convenient stop throughout the week. Johnny Baghdad's Cafe on the Square is fully committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, restrooms, and seating. For payment, customers can use credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, ensuring a hassle-free transaction.
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📍 52 Market Pl, Masham, Ripon HG4 4ED, UK
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Showing 5 of 556 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Firstly, spot on for customer service. The Cafe was absolutely packed, queuing to get in, sitting at tables outside. I came on Friday 17/10/25. So I ordered to take away and had lunch in my car. I ordered as like kofte with vegetables and hummus in in a nice size wrap which was filling. Absolutely delicious. 😋 If you like spice and heat then I recommend. This cost £12.55 with a can of diet coke. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area. The cafe also does breakfasts, cake.... The Cafe is in Masham market town in the district of Ripon. Wheelchairs would not fit in this cafe but would outside. Parking is just in the market square outside the cafe.
We only had coffee and cake, but found this, the atmosphere and the staff great. If we had arrived a little sooner, we would have had a main meal - the menu board looked very interesting. We planned to come back to Masham and will definitely return to this gorgeous little café.
Great place for a cup of tea and a piece of cake, or a full meal if that takes your fancy. We had the orange and chocolate cake 🎂 - so orangy and chocolatey. The place was packed on Bank Holiday Monday, but the staff worked so hard to accommodate everyone.
Upon arriving in masham and seeing no one about but plenty of cars parked up, we did wonder where every was. On entering the cafe we soon found out. The place was packed, really busy. We got the last table that was free at that time. Two cappuccinos a slice of coffee & walnut cake & a very generous slice of blueberry & lemon cake were ordered. Both cakes were very tasty. Prices were good. Approximately £12.
No idea what the name has to do with a small North Yorkshire cafe, with internal decoration from Vietnam and other far east countries. However, this IS A CAFE TO VISIT. Great food & wonderful staff. Plus really friendly customers, in the winter anyway. I had the smoked salmon & dill quiche - delicious. I spoke to the couple on the next table, they were local.& used the cafe all the time. The food looked amazing. Deep joy on the faces of everyone. I can recommend the chocolate & pistachio cake. (Had previously as a gift from the wife)