# The Cafe On The Square, York — Reviews & Opening Hours > The Cafe On The Square — Coffee Shop in York with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 41 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/restaurants/the-cafe-on-the-square (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop # The Cafe On The Square 10 Market Place, Helmsley [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=9084027619704024282&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [The Cafe On The Square](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102527837261871961537) **In short:** The Cafe On The Square is a coffee shop in Helmsley, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Cafe On The Square The Cafe On The Square sits on Market Place in Helmsley, York. It serves food including soup, wraps, scones, breakfast dishes and daily specials alongside coffee and tea. The kitchen will adapt dishes for plant-based preferences. Homemade cakes are available. Food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. The cafe is welcoming to children and dogs. Seating includes high seats by the window with power sockets and views across the square. Staff are noted for their friendliness. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [The Cafe On The Square's own website](https://www.facebook.com/Thecafeonthesquare.helmsley/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **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** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - The Feathers Hotel next door - The Royal Oak Hotel next door - Co-op Food - Helmsley - Market Place next door - Helmsley Arts Centre next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (41 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Helmsley Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1887065). [More restaurants in Helmsley](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (41 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.facebook.com/Thecafeonthesquare.helmsley/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07384 283440](tel:07384283440) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Helmsley **Plus Code** 9C6W6WWQ+9J ### 🏨 Places to stay near Helmsley Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DHelmsley%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of The Cafe On The Square? The Cafe On The Square is open Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Sat 9am–4:30pm; Sun 9:30am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is The Cafe On The Square any good? The Cafe On The Square is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is The Cafe On The Square good for children? Yes, The Cafe On The Square is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact The Cafe On The Square? Call The Cafe On The Square on +44 7384 283440. ## More near The Cafe On The Square ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Feathers ★ 4.5 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/hotels/the-feathers) - [The Royal Oak Hotel ★ 4.3 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/hotels/the-royal-oak-hotel) - [The Black Swan Helmsley ★ 4.1 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-york-moors/hotels/the-black-swan-helmsley) - [Stilworth House ★ 4.7 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/hotels/stilworth-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [The Nest next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-nest-uk41802) - [8 Pottergate Mews next door](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/8-pottergate-mews-syk956799) - [The Cart House 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/the-cart-house-uk34379) - [Ridings Cottage 0.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/cottages/ridings-cottage-uk50249) ### Campsites nearby - [Helmsley Meadows ★ 5.0 · 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/york/camping/helmsley-meadows) - [Beadlam Grange Certificated Site ★ 5.0 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/beadlam-grange-certificated-site) - [Hurries Farm Certificated Location ★ 4.5 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-yorkshire/camping/hurries-farm-certificated-location) - [Golden Square Touring and Camping Park ★ 4.5 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/camping/golden-square-touring-and-camping-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Helmsley Walled Garden ★ 4.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/attractions/helmsley-walled-garden) - [Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool ★ 4.6 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/attractions/helmsley-open-air-swimming-pool) - [National Centre for Birds of Prey ★ 4.8 · 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/attractions/national-centre-for-birds-of-prey) - [Helmsley Mystery Treasure Trail 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/helmsley/attractions/helmsley-mystery-treasure-trail)