Brown Bag Cafe
📍 14 Otley St, Skipton BD23 1DZ, UK
About Brown Bag Cafe
Brown Bag Cafe is a charming and highly-rated cafe located on Otley Street in the heart of Skipton. Boasting an impressive 4.7/5 star Google rating from numerous happy customers, it has become a popular spot for those seeking fresh, delicious, and healthier meal choices. Reviewers frequently commend its quaint atmosphere and commitment to wholesome yet tasty food.
Specialising in nutritious and flavorful options, the cafe offers a diverse menu that caters to various tastes, including vegetarian and healthy alternatives like 'build your own' poke bowls and protein pancakes. Patrons praise the quality of the "proper" fresh food and the friendly, attentive staff who contribute to the lovely dining experience. The intimate setting, though often busy, also provides convenient takeaway options.
Visiting Information
Brown Bag Cafe is open seven days a week, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Payment is made easy with options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments; cash is also accepted. Accessibility features are not explicitly detailed in the provided information.
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📍 14 Otley St, Skipton BD23 1DZ, UK
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Showing 5 of 62 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 8 February 2026.
Great cafe for lunches, coffee, healthier foods and even protein shakes. They are definitely aiming to provide healthier food options while still keeping it delicious. I had a 'build your own" poke bowl, with salad, sweet potato and halloumi. Prices were very reasonable for "proper" fresh food, ie not some greasy spoon or microwave pub meal. I even got adventurous and tried the golden (turmeric) latte, which was nice. All freshly made so they can cater for most dietary requirements on request (eg no onion, no gluten, no cucumber!)
Lovely brunch cafe. The menu was really interesting and held many customisable options, for example you could customise a brunch, sandwich, wrap or pancakes. We went for the build a brunch which was truly delicious! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was nice.
Absolutely fantastic community cafe. The coffee and food is excellent. I've also picked up some brown bag protein powder from here which was very reasonable and I like the sustainable messaging. Would highly recommend to visitors to Skipton
Very cute little cafe. Only room for about 10 tables. Lovely atmosphere, quaint decorations and healthy menu options. Can get very busy on the weekends but the do offer take away drinks. Menu options were plenty with veggie and healthy options. Reasonably priced. Had a little train set going round near the ceiling with was very fun. Toilets located down stairs. Would definitely recommend 👌
Lovely wonder place. Tentative friendly staff. Stupendous food with lots of options/varieties. Went for the protein pancakes, with bacon, fruit and honey. Delicious. Had a take away muesli bar due to cycling. No photo, but it was equally scrumptious. Wait was questionable, though, seems to be the one chef who is producing some fine food, so happy to take in the atmosphere.