The Wakeman's House Cafe
📍 33 Market Pl E, Ripon HG4 1BZ, UK
About The Wakeman's House Cafe
The Wakeman's House Cafe offers a delightful culinary experience in the heart of Ripon at 33 Market Place E. Housed in a charming building dating back to 1605 with atmospheric beams, this highly-rated cafe is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. With a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 136 reviews, it's celebrated for its inviting ambiance and delicious menu.
Guests can enjoy a full menu with a wide selection for breakfast and lunch, alongside a tempting array of fresh cakes and scones. Many reviews highlight the friendly and efficient service provided by the team, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere even during busy periods. It's a popular spot, often filling up quickly, indicating its reputation for quality food and service.
Visiting Information
The cafe is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, remaining closed on Sundays. Accessibility is well-catered for, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating available. For convenience, The Wakeman's House Cafe accepts various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, NFC payments, and cash.
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📍 33 Market Pl E, Ripon HG4 1BZ, UK
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Showing 5 of 136 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
Decided to try a different cafe for breakfast today and we regret our decision. The cakes look nice but the breakfast was small, almost cold and tasteless. My wife is a Ceoliac and had heard great things about their scones so asked for a gluten free scone which never came. Despite the cafe only being half full and having 3 staff it took half an hour to get 2 coffees that were not very good. We won't be back.
A lovely venue and highly recommend. Visited on a Saturday for an early lunch. It filled up very fast with waits of up to half an hour for tables, so be aware during busy periods. A lovely full menu with lots of choice and a very delicious selection of fresh cakes and scones.
Called Tuesday 26th March - afternoon. Gorgeous, atmospheric little cafe! Built 1605, lots of beams etc. Lovely friendly staff. They seemed to know their regulars but were just as friendly to first time visitors. Quick service. Lots of choice of cake. Very busy. Big turnover of customers. We had passion fruit cheesecake and sticky ginger. Might be tricky for wheelchairs - but I feel the staff would do their best to accommodate anyone. We will definitely return when next in Ripon. Yes, I would definitely recommend 👍🏻
Lovely cafe with a great choice of food, well presented, delicious and very reasonably priced. Good standard menu and daily special board available. We had lunch, both having soup and sandwiches with tea and coffee and all for less than £20. Much nicer to use a cafe like this full of character than a Costa etc.
One of the best Jacket potatoes I’ve ever had! Lovely cosy cafe and friendly staff. Not to mention a great cup of Yorkshire tea!