Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it? |
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We spend a lot of time in independent coffee shops. Our favourite is an Italian place and second favourite is Turkish.
We have had the misfortune to drink a lot of very bad coffee in order to find the good ones. |
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Its becoming increasingly difficult to find decent cake that isn't made from a catering mix. We went to a place a few miles from here a couple of weeks ago where I ate a slice of Victoria sponge that was fresh and light with buttercream and homemade raspberry jam. The jam was so delicious, I haven't tasted it's like for years.  |
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"Its becoming increasingly difficult to find decent cake that isn't made from a catering mix. We went to a place a few miles from here a couple of weeks ago where I ate a slice of Victoria sponge that was fresh and light with buttercream and homemade raspberry jam. The jam was so delicious, I haven't tasted it's like for years. "
Yes. If I want something at that sort of premium, I want it to be at least the professional version of what I can make myself at home, not the professional version of the cake mix box I walk past in the supermarket. |
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We love visiting little towns and villages.
Always look for a decent tea room.
A decent bakery.
And if there's one a decent tap room or micro pub.
Today for example, after The Hive.
I'm having a lovely pint of Porter in a micro pub called The Portly Pig
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"A good independent tea room or coffee shop is a thing to treasure. The ones in small or remote communities - if they're good, they tend to blow me away."
Same..
Upwey Wishing Well Tea Rooms nr Weymouth was absolutely lovely. In the middle of nowhere, but stunning location and lovely nature trail garden. |
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"We spend a lot of time in independent coffee shops. Our favourite is an Italian place and second favourite is Turkish.
We have had the misfortune to drink a lot of very bad coffee in order to find the good ones. "
We tend to dislike the chains..
Poor coffee, sometimes way too hot, you can taste the burnt bean. |
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"Ooh I love a little independent tea room/coffee shops I but haven't really got to any since moving south of the border. I must try harder!! "
How far south are you?
We might be able to recommend somewhere |
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"Enjoy OP, I love a tea room.
My favourite locally is a place called the Cambrian Emporium, they do a lovely afternoon tea
Ooh!! Afternoon tea.. where is this place?"
Oswestry so it's a bit of a trek for you guys x |
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"Couple of nice ones in Hull. One called 'Relax' on Newland avenue run by an Iranian guy. Tell him your name once and he knows it for life; sensational recall and customer service. "
Love those sorts of places |
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"Enjoy OP, I love a tea room.
My favourite locally is a place called the Cambrian Emporium, they do a lovely afternoon tea
Ooh!! Afternoon tea.. where is this place?
Oswestry so it's a bit of a trek for you guys x"
it's only 3 hours from York 
When we move up here, we'll be exploring more... |
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"Love a good walk and a quirky tea room just need to find someone to go with any offers gratefully accepted
What’s everyone’s favourite cake ??
Coffee and walnut!
Another coffee and Walnut here B
Fruit cake for T
What about you?"
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"Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it?"
Independent wherever possible.
I have a couple of favourites, one near me, one I head for when I'm visiting family... |
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"Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it?
Independent wherever possible.
I have a couple of favourites, one near me, one I head for when I'm visiting family..."
Do tell |
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I was introduced to this civilised pursuit quite late, but I have embraced it. Luckily I have two really good independents plus a Greek option in walking distance.. |
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"Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it?"
2 best tea rooms in the world for us are Angelina’s in Paris and the Harrogate branch of Betty’s. |
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"Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it?
2 best tea rooms in the world for us are Angelina’s in Paris and the Harrogate branch of Betty’s."
Not been to the Harrogate Betty's..
But we do love the York branch...
Do you have to queue in Harrogate? |
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We both love a good tea rooms. Infact our first meet (from Fab) was in a tea rooms because we both do. However the tea was terrible. Mrs Misfits choice (apparently its normally a good tea rooms, but never been in since). However despite poor tea and a rocky start it all came good in the end.
We still love to go for a nice pot of tea and some cake. Just the two of us or to meet people.
Mr |
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"I also love Cafe Marmalade in Edinburgh, like stepping back in time! And just a lovely place to chill a bit
We're up in Glasgow for new year..
We could pop over to Edinburgh
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You would get a warm welcome and the best Scottish breakfast!
My son lived in Edinburgh for 3 years, it felt like home to me |
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"I also love Cafe Marmalade in Edinburgh, like stepping back in time! And just a lovely place to chill a bit
We're up in Glasgow for new year..
We could pop over to Edinburgh
You would get a warm welcome and the best Scottish breakfast!
My son lived in Edinburgh for 3 years, it felt like home to me "
I love a Scottish breakfast..
Especially the square sausage and tatty scones
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"We both love a good tea rooms. Infact our first meet (from Fab) was in a tea rooms because we both do. However the tea was terrible. Mrs Misfits choice (apparently its normally a good tea rooms, but never been in since). However despite poor tea and a rocky start it all came good in the end.
We still love to go for a nice pot of tea and some cake. Just the two of us or to meet people.
Mr"
Might have to come to Coventry.
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"I also love Cafe Marmalade in Edinburgh, like stepping back in time! And just a lovely place to chill a bit
We're up in Glasgow for new year..
We could pop over to Edinburgh
You would get a warm welcome and the best Scottish breakfast!
My son lived in Edinburgh for 3 years, it felt like home to me
I love a Scottish breakfast..
Especially the square sausage and tatty scones
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Ooh yeah! And haggis! |
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"Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it?
2 best tea rooms in the world for us are Angelina’s in Paris and the Harrogate branch of Betty’s.
Not been to the Harrogate Betty's..
But we do love the York branch...
Do you have to queue in Harrogate?"
Sometimes there is a queue, depends when you go. The Harrogate one feels more traditional inside and I prefer it to the York one. The little Bettys in York was nice but now closed. The Ilkley one is good too. The fat rascals are always a temptation. |
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I love an independent coffee shop (and blessed with plenty in my neck of the woods).
Not so many 'Tea rooms' down here, but they conjure up memories of holidays in the country, which is nice, but I don't like them if they're too twee... |
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"I also love Cafe Marmalade in Edinburgh, like stepping back in time! And just a lovely place to chill a bit
We're up in Glasgow for new year..
We could pop over to Edinburgh
You would get a warm welcome and the best Scottish breakfast!
My son lived in Edinburgh for 3 years, it felt like home to me
I love a Scottish breakfast..
Especially the square sausage and tatty scones
Ooh yeah! And haggis! "
Oh hell yes |
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"Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it?
2 best tea rooms in the world for us are Angelina’s in Paris and the Harrogate branch of Betty’s.
Not been to the Harrogate Betty's..
But we do love the York branch...
Do you have to queue in Harrogate?
Sometimes there is a queue, depends when you go. The Harrogate one feels more traditional inside and I prefer it to the York one. The little Bettys in York was nice but now closed. The Ilkley one is good too. The fat rascals are always a temptation. "
Love a fat rascal |
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"Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it?
2 best tea rooms in the world for us are Angelina’s in Paris and the Harrogate branch of Betty’s.
Not been to the Harrogate Betty's..
But we do love the York branch...
Do you have to queue in Harrogate?
Sometimes there is a queue, depends when you go. The Harrogate one feels more traditional inside and I prefer it to the York one. The little Bettys in York was nice but now closed. The Ilkley one is good too. The fat rascals are always a temptation.
Love a fat rascal"
They are indeed scrummy  |
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"Sitting in a lovely tea room called The Hive in Ripon Yorkshire. Two scones a tea and a cappuccino for less than 10 quid.
Got me wondering. How many of you Fabsters like a tea room or good cafe?
I don't mean the chains like Costa and all, but the independents..
If so, what's your fave place? Where is it? And what do you love about it?
2 best tea rooms in the world for us are Angelina’s in Paris and the Harrogate branch of Betty’s.
Not been to the Harrogate Betty's..
But we do love the York branch...
Do you have to queue in Harrogate?
Sometimes there is a queue, depends when you go. The Harrogate one feels more traditional inside and I prefer it to the York one. The little Bettys in York was nice but now closed. The Ilkley one is good too. The fat rascals are always a temptation.
Love a fat rascal"
Betty does mail order - thankfully for me |
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"That was an epic afternoon tea
Lovely light sandwiches 4 types
3 cakes and a macaron
1 scone
Half a large pork pie and pickle
Bottomless tea..
I can't move "
My favourite thing to do, a nice and leasurely afternoon tea |
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By *hugwelMan
over a year ago
Jersey |
"Its becoming increasingly difficult to find decent cake that isn't made from a catering mix. We went to a place a few miles from here a couple of weeks ago where I ate a slice of Victoria sponge that was fresh and light with buttercream and homemade raspberry jam. The jam was so delicious, I haven't tasted it's like for years.
Yes. If I want something at that sort of premium, I want it to be at least the professional version of what I can make myself at home, not the professional version of the cake mix box I walk past in the supermarket."
many cafes purchase frozen cakes they can't make them fir the trade buying price even hotels do the same. |
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"We love a good garden centre with a nice cafe.
Sad I know "
Not sad at all but some are better than others. I went to one the other day for first time. Lovely little cafe run by a family at the back. Everything fresh, homemade and delicious |
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By *addad99Man
over a year ago
Rotherham /newquay |
If that's the one I'm thinking about at the back of a old department store used to go there loved it proper tea room loose tea mix and matched china tea cups changed ownership now not been as now avocado and toast place. |
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"I did have a very nice afternoon tea
In the Savoy, but I really like independent tea rooms and coffee shops..
Very posh
We may indulge one day."
Lunch in the Savoy Grill is surprisingly cheaper than what you might think. |
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"I’ve never been for afternoon tea!
There’s a few places near us that look nice. I should really go and check them out. "
Treat yourself but check them out first. Some can be a bit top heavy on the sweet treats. I'm more of a savoury fan.. |
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