Penny Garth Café

Penny Garth Café sits on Hawes Market Place (A684) and has been a local staple for breakfast, lunch and homemade cakes. The site includes a live webcam and promotes a welcoming, traditional café atmosphere.

Favoured by walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists and families, the café has consistently high customer ratings and a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of “Very good.” It’s a practical stop when exploring the Yorkshire Dales.

A straightforward, traditional village café offering hot breakfasts, bacon sandwiches, lunches and a selection of homemade cakes. Seating is casual and the vibe is friendly and unpretentious.

Look out for:

• Hearty breakfasts and bacon butties popular with morning visitors.

• A range of homemade cakes and tea/coffee options.

• A live webcam on the café’s website showing Market Place activity.

• Frequent motorcycle and walking groups dropping in, especially at peak times.

Best way to experience it: Plan Penny Garth as a stop during a Dales walk, bike ride or drive through Hawes. Expect a busy service at typical meal times and arrive a little earlier if you need a table for a group.

• Food Hygiene rating: “Very good” on the Food Standards Agency register.

• Located on Market Place (A684) in central Hawes; easy to find from town centre.

• Popular with walkers, cyclists and motorcyclists—seating can fill at peak times.

• Phone for enquiries: +44 1969 667066.