Upstairs At Institution - Hambleton

What a wonderful grazing platter we had for lunch, celebrating our Wedding Anniversary. Staff brilliant and great atmosphere.

This is a really friendly, welcoming cafe with good, tasty food. It’s dog friendly, and our dog was welcomed with a few treats. I’m happy to recommend this place to everyone.

The high tea experience at this restaurant was absolutely delightful. The presentation was top-notch, with great attention to detail. The service was fabulous and I couldn't find a single fault. Just make sure to book your reservation 48 hours in advance, and you won't be disappointed.

My husband enjoyed his cheese scone, and I found the calamari to be tasty as well. However, I was disappointed by the portion size of only 4 rings of calamari and a small pot of mayonnaise without any garnish for £7.95. I believe a few added details would have enhanced the overall experience. While I am willing to pay for quality food, I do not appreciate feeling like I am being overcharged.

This restaurant used to be a nice place, but the last two visits were truly terrible. I ordered a sausage sandwich for myself and a children's portion for my son, both without butter. I was assured this was no problem. However, both sandwiches came out the same: average size in a cheap roll (rather than the previous big granary roll) with poor quality sausages that were barely cooked and smothered in butter. When I mentioned this at payment, I was offered a discount. Despite this, I still paid nearly £16 for the meal (including two drinks). I have been a loyal customer for years, but I will not be returning. It's a shame that Bedale is lacking in good cafes, as this place is certainly not the solution.