Retreat Coffee, Kitchen & Accommodation
Fresh-made brunch, soup and falafel wraps with a kids' menu and high chairs; pricey for the portions, and booking helps.

Cafés · Skipton
Small, cosy and quietly thoughtful — this Skipton café packs a lot into a compact room, so it's worth knowing inside gets snug at busy times and the outdoor tables are the easier option with a buggy. Buggy access and high chairs are in place, along with a kids' menu, and the staff have a reputation for being warm and genuinely accommodating with special requests. The gluten-free provision is unusually good, with most of the menu available in a GF version, and there are vegan choices too. Paninis come with a proper side salad, the cajun chips are the thing people keep ordering, the scones and hot chocolate get raved about, and breakfast is a local favourite. Portions are generous and prices reasonable. Popular, so expect a wait for a table at weekends.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Fresh-made brunch, soup and falafel wraps with a kids' menu and high chairs; pricey for the portions, and booking helps.
An independent bookshop and café where families linger over excellent scones and coffee — kids' menu, high chairs and a warm welcome.
A Georgian hotel in Skipton with its own restaurant, free breakfast, and a 4.8 rating from over 460 reviews.