Review: Betty’s Tea Room

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Betty's tea room sign in York

I have long been a fan of York, I went there many New Years as a child and I’ve visited Betty’s Tea Room a few times since. The surroundings are classic and tasteful, and the waiting staff wear traditional uniforms, both which add to the whole experience.

Ceylon Blue Sapphire Tea at Betty's Tea Room

We took advantage of the delicious teas available – I had Ceylon blur sapphire tea and Chris had Earl Grey. It was loose tea so it had a really good taste and I loved using the tea strainers and sugar lumps! We also had a very scrummy lunch – I had a potato rosti with ham and raclette cheese. It was the best rosti I’ve ever tasted, very buttery with a good amount of seasoning. Chris had a very eyecatching BLT which tasted as good as it looked.

Potato Rosti at Betty's Tea Room York BLT at Bettys Tea Room York

Even though we were both stuffed we both wanted a dessert! I saw the cauliflower cake and just had to have it. It was a soft madiera sponge decorate with marzipan leaves. It seemed a shame to destroy it but my tummy thanked me! Chris had the equally mouthwatering fruit tarte, served with a generous dollop of fresh cream.

Cauliflower Cake at Bettys Tea Room York Fruit Tart

We also had a good wander around York and I was so impressed with market stalls selling all sorts of homemade treats, including this cupcake stall I found. The decoration is so neat and pretty.

Cupcake stand in York

We also bought some Yorkshire stilton from a little stand on the main market. We teamed it with some Sicilian salami we bought from Little Italy Restaurant (which also sells deli items), and a fresh whole bap and made a very tasty sandwich on Sunday!

Cheese stall at York market
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  1. Claire

    That cauliflower cake is adorable. I might have a go at making one – and some other veg cakes too. Was the centre ball iced? Any do you have any easy ideas on how to get it round? Maybe I should just cut it until it looks right-ish.

    Nov 17, 2009 @ 8:38 pm

  2. Becs

    Hi Claire, the centre was indeed iced with a slightly creamy coloured marzipan! I’d suggest trying to find a half-sphere shaped pan like this one from Nisbets or you could just buy a normal pudding pan like this one from Lakeland, which you could trim and shape as you suggested. Hope that works! x

    Nov 18, 2009 @ 2:21 pm

  3. Becca

    I went to York this week for a few days and bought those very cupcakes as a present for Neil. They look divine and can’t wait to eat them!

    I loved York, can’t wait to go again!

    May 01, 2010 @ 11:41 am