# The Balloon Tree Farmshop And Cafe, York — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.4/5 from 2,129 Google reviews. Farm shop stocking local foodstuffs and an airy glass-walled cafe with an unfussy menu, plus garden. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/gate-helmsley/restaurants/the-balloon-tree-farmshop-and-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Food Store # The Balloon Tree Farmshop And Cafe Balloon Tree Farm Shop And Cafe York To Driffield Road, Gate Helmsley [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8010904256524854441&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Balloon Tree Farmshop And Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116071588221227788618) **In short:** The Balloon Tree Farmshop And Cafe is a place to eat in Gate Helmsley, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,129 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places Farm shop stocking local foodstuffs and an airy glass-walled cafe with an unfussy menu, plus garden. Summary via Google ## About The Balloon Tree Farmshop And Cafe Balloon Tree is a farm shop and café on the York to Driffield road near Gate Helmsley. The café occupies a glass-walled space with an unfussy menu and access to a garden. The farm shop stocks local foodstuffs alongside the food operation. The café serves freshly cooked breakfasts and Sunday roasts in generous portions. The farm shop carries a wide selection of quality produce. Parking is ample. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Balloon Tree Farmshop And Cafe's own website](http://www.theballoontree.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM ### Breakfast hours **Monday** 9:00 – 11:30 AM **Tuesday** 9:00 – 11:30 AM **Wednesday** 9:00 – 11:30 AM **Thursday** 9:00 – 11:30 AM **Friday** 9:00 – 11:30 AM **Saturday** 9:00 – 11:30 AM **Sunday** 9:00 – 11:30 AM ### Kitchen hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - The Rocking Horse Shop next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this farm shop and cafe offers delicious, freshly cooked food with generous portions, including excellent breakfasts and Sunday roasts. They also highlight the friendly, welcoming staff, the wide selection of quality produce in the farm shop, and ample parking. Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (2,129 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Gate Helmsley Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1886752). [More restaurants in Gate Helmsley](https://staycation.co.uk/gate-helmsley/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (2,129 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.theballoontree.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01759 373023](tel:01759373023) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Gate Helmsley **Plus Code** 9C5XX3R6+5W ### 🏨 Places to stay near Gate Helmsley Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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