I stopped here twice on my travels for lunch and had the best food! Goats cheese pasta and gnocci. The staff were really friendly and food came quickly. Would definitely recommend - especially as a stop off whilst doing the Little Drummer Boy walk.

Nice relaxed atmosphere with a choice of seating (stools, banquettes, squishy sofas and hard uncomfortable chairs), decent toilets, in the former railway station along with several artisan-type shops and an independent 3-screen cinema.
We were not happy seeing someone come in with a dog but he went out again after a member of staff spoke to him, though it wasn't clear whether he was asked to leave or just decided to. I hope the former because we really don't think dogs should be allowed where food is served. There are rings to tie dogs to and a dish of water outside (under cover).
We hadn't been for a year or more so were pleased to see the falafel & salady bits in a bun with chips is still on the menu and is still cracking value. It's vegan if you have it without coleslaw but unfortunately the only other vegan thing on the menu is salad, which is not what I wanted on a snowy day, and anyway we eat healthily at home. It would be nice if there were more for vegans.
Unfortunately one has to pay to park (until 4pm) and there are never enough spaces at popular times, e.g. in weather suitable for walking along the riverside path or the old railway line. There's a lovely easy circular walk along one side of the river to Easby Abbey and back along the other side.

The Station is a glorious space ... and the cinemas a really useful local amenity ... there are regular exhibitions and displays as well as artisan shops. Eating at the station is generally disappointing (and quite expensive) BUT it is useful to be able to eat there when out walking in the area or before going to see a film.