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The Little Teahouse

Tea housesIlkley

4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(256 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 194 381 73 87
27 The Grove, Ilkley LS29 8AF, United Kingdom

About The Little Teahouse

The Little Teahouse is a tea room in Ilkley at 27 The Grove, set over two floors with a fire burning on cold days. Afternoon tea comes in gluten free, vegetarian and children's versions, so a table with mixed diets and ages can order the same meal. The children's menu adds finger sandwiches and fruit bowls. Crepes appear alongside the tea list, which runs wide and includes lemon and ginger. The room gets busy, and a wait for a table happens at times.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: seating

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Reviews

4.4/5
256 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention crepes, afternoon tea, variety of teas and homemade cakes.

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165
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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often point to the tea list, with a lovely variety of teas and a refreshing lemon and ginger tea singled out. Close behind are the crepes, described as soft, light and delicious, and the homemade cakes. One afternoon tea was adapted for gluten free, vegetarian and child diners, and a children's menu of finger sandwiches and fruit bowls suited a 3 year old. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and a burning fire warmed one cold visit. The two floors are busy, and one reviewer waited for a table, though another says food came in good time. The main complaint comes from one reviewer on a hot day: tepid tap water with no ice, a wait of over an hour for avocado salads blamed on a kitchen issue, and staff who seemed defensive when they complained. Another diner bought a few cakes to save for later and called them divine.

Featured reviews

  • S. Dawn Mills
    “A little reluctant to review this place as we had to wait for a table and don't really want too many more people knowing about the great welcome, great hospitality, great service and fabulous food! There, I've said it so up to you if you try it but you are missing out if you don't.”
  • Carly Watson
    “It's always a treat to visit this cafe. We've had several lovely lunches here, but we particularly enjoyed our last visit. We were spoiled for choice with the menu - there were some great summer specials - and the food was excellent. We tend to be a bit nervous ordering crepes, as we've had some poor crepes at other places, but the crepes here were soft, light, and delicious. Thank you to the friendly staff who served us. We look forward to coming back again.”
  • Clive Pratt
    “First time at the Little Teahouse in Ilkley and we were not disappointed. The welcome was very friendly and the service was good. The place was busy but we didn't have to wait too long to order. The food was very nice and the portions were generous. Would go back again when in town.”
  • Sandy Beeson
    “Nice little spot in the centre of Ilkley with a decent selection of traditional lunch options, including teas and sandwiches. Very child-friendly too with super helpful staff.”
  • Samantha Walker
    “I met a friend I hadn’t seen in years on unfortunately hottest day of the year! We were overheated so booked a table inside, and immediately ordered tap water. It arrived tepid and when we asked for ice was told “we don’t have any”. Waited for food for over an hour! The excuse was there was an issue in the kitchen. Fair enough but we ordered avocado salads (no cooking) We were left with 10 minutes to eat, as I had to get a train home. Basic 70’s thrown together salad for £14 each !! We tried to politely complain but the staff were defensive. Really not good business.”

Hours

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Closed

Highlights

  • Great tea selection

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Paid parking lot
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Onsite services
  • Great tea selection

Location

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