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. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle. This family-run coffee shop sits within Tates Garden Centre and 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. The space works well for dogs settling in while their humans refuel properly, and the free parking makes it straightforward to arrive without fuss.

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.