The Olive Tree at Tates

The Olive Tree at Tates is a lovely Ripon café stop for dog owners who want something roomy, relaxed and very easy to drop into during the day. This family-run coffee shop offers home-cooked food, tempting treats and a large outdoor seating area, which makes it a good shout whether the plan is a quick coffee, lunch or a more leisurely pause with the dog in tow. It has that friendly, everyday feel that suits mixed-age groups, practical pit stops and those outings where everyone is happier once cake is involved.

For visitors with dogs, it adds a reliable café option to the Ripon mix without feeling stiff or overdone. Spacious, welcoming and ideal for a proper refuel before the next round of pottering.