Chimes
📍 14-15, 14-15 Kirkgate, Ripon HG4 1PA, UK
About Chimes
Chimes is a highly-rated, charming and quirky cafe located on Kirkgate in the historic city of Ripon, just a short stroll from the majestic Cathedral and bustling town centre. With an impressive Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 169 reviews, it's a popular spot praised for its delicious coffee and particularly its exceptional, freshly baked scones, often hailed as the best by visitors.
The menu features a selection of very tasty dishes, but the real stars are the homemade scones, with popular flavours like rhubarb and ginger, or cherry and marzipan often fresh from the oven and still warm. The friendly and welcoming staff contribute to a warm atmosphere, making every visit a delightful experience for locals and tourists alike.
Visiting Information
Chimes is open Monday 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Please note, the cafe is closed on Sundays. While the cafe itself is welcoming, it does not offer wheelchair accessible parking. For payment, Chimes accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, providing convenient options for all customers.
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📍 14-15, 14-15 Kirkgate, Ripon HG4 1PA, UK
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Showing 5 of 169 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
Popped in for a delicious coffee and was tempted by the scones- which are honestly the best I have ever tasted! I had marzipan and cherry flavour- fresh out of the oven and still warm inside. Friendly service and good prices. Can't recommend enough!
Quirky cafe close to the Cathedral and town center. Very tasty dishes. Variety of scones always on offer. Friendly staff.
Great scones, highly recommend the rhubarb and ginger, or cherry and marzipan, lovely coffee, really friendly staff
Really nice, upmarket café just near Ripon Cathedral. Beautifully scrummy homemade scones, although our coffees were slow and only arrived after we'd finished our food. Other than that it would have been 5 stars. Worth a visit.
Absolutely loved our food here!! The toasties served with crisps and salad - a decent serving not 3 leaves like many places was generously served hot and tasty. It was freshly made by staff that are all sooooo nice. It’s like going to a friends to eat. If you’re on a day out or having a visit this is an absolute MUST!! This is from a person who’s very picky! We can’t wait to visit again they’re open everyday except Sunday. Thank you for making our visit so great.