Tea Time Cafe · Thirsk, North Yorkshire
Afternoon tea,
a little time
together
Finger sandwiches, a scone with jam and clotted cream, homemade cakes and another cup whenever you fancy. Served on Rosa's vintage crockery, here on the market square.
24.9per person · minimum 2 guests
A table at Tea Time
Make a date of it
24.9 per person2–6 guests online
Choose your date and arrival time. We confirm your request by email; you pay in the cafe on the day.
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Arrive any half hour from 12 to 3, or 12 to 2 on Sundays. Please book at least 24 hours ahead and allow about an hour.
We ask for 72 hours' notice to cancel. To change a date or cancel, ring 01845 523869.
Serious allergy or coeliac disease? Read our dietary guidance and call before booking.
Prefer to call? 01845 523869
All included · 24.9 per person
Work your way
up the stand


Get everyone round the table
An afternoon
to celebrate
A birthday, a baby shower or a long overdue catch-up. Book for 2 to 6 here, or call us about a larger gathering. Our separate room upstairs holds up to 20.
Before you come
A few useful answers
How much is afternoon tea at Tea Time Cafe?
24.9 per person, for a minimum of 2 guests. That covers the sandwiches, the scone with jam and clotted cream, three of the day's homemade cakes, and unlimited hot drinks, including iced teas and coffees. Anything extra from the menu is added on the day.
Do I need to book afternoon tea in advance?
Yes. We ask for at least 24 hours' notice. Request a time online and pay in the cafe on the day, or ring 01845 523869 and we will take the details.
What time is afternoon tea served in Thirsk?
Any half hour from 12 to 3, or 12 to 2 on Sundays. A table takes about an hour, so the last time we take is an hour before we close. The cafe itself opens from 9am on weekdays and 8:30am on Saturdays for breakfast, lunch and cream teas.
What is the minimum number of people for afternoon tea?
2 guests. It is served on a stand for the table rather than plated per person. Up to 6 can book online in one go.
How long does afternoon tea take?
Most people finish within an hour. Nobody hurries you, and hot drinks are topped up for as long as you sit.
What is on the afternoon tea stand?
Four rounds of finger sandwiches: Smoked salmon with Longley Farm soft cheese; Yorkshire ham & piccalilli; Yorkshire cheese & apricot chutney; Pastrami & coleslaw. Then sweet scone with strawberry jam & clotted cream, three of today's homemade cakes, unlimited hot drinks, including iced teas and coffees.
Can you do a gluten free, vegan or dairy free afternoon tea?
Tell us when you book and we will work out what we can do for you. Our kitchen handles allergens across the same surfaces, so we advise rather than guarantee. Ring 01845 523869 and talk it through with the team before you book.
Is afternoon tea suitable for children?
Children are welcome in the cafe and there is a separate kids menu. If you want a smaller afternoon tea for a child, ring us before you book and we will talk through what suits.
Can I book afternoon tea for a large group?
Up to 6 guests book online. For anything larger, our event space is a private room with its own entrance that holds up to 20, and the kitchen caters it. Ring 01845 523869 to arrange it.
Can I buy afternoon tea as a gift?
Yes. Gift vouchers come in tiers of 25, 50, 75 and 100, are valid for 12 months from issue, and can be spent on afternoon tea or anything else in the cafe.
Do you serve afternoon tea every day?
Yes, seven days a week, any half hour from 12 to 3, or 12 to 2 on Sundays. If you want the scone without the rest of it, a cream tea is on the everyday menu and needs no booking at all.
Where are you and where can I park?
87 Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1ET, on the market square. Marage Road and Millgate car parks are both pay and display, three or four minutes' walk. Market days are Monday and Saturday, when the square fills early.
Can I change or cancel an afternoon tea booking?
We need at least 72 hours' notice to cancel. There is nothing to pay up front. Ring 01845 523869 as soon as you know. Moving a booking to another date is usually easier than cancelling it, so ask.
Are dogs welcome at afternoon tea?
Yes. Dogs are welcome inside the cafe, there are treats behind the counter and a water bowl by the door.

87 Market Place · YO7 1ET
Meet us
on the square
Tea Time opened here in 2019. Marage Road and Millgate car parks are both three or four minutes' walk away. Market days are Monday and Saturday. Dogs are welcome inside the cafe.
Afternoon tea is served any half hour from 12 to 3, or 12 to 2 on Sundays. Book at least 24 hours ahead.
We'll put the kettle on
An afternoon at Tea Time
24.9 per person. Sandwiches, scone, three cakes and unlimited drinks. Choose your date; we'll confirm by email.
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