How cool is it to have a coffee shop in a medieval tower (along the York city wall) !!!! Cute and…read morecozy. Very limited seating. Good breakfast menu. Good coffee. My favorite cafe ever now.

My sandwich was served on moldy bread. Pointed it out to the servers but no refund or alternative…read morefood item was offered. Highly do not recommend eating here.

This is the quintessential place for high tea. The teas are delicious; the sandwiches are…read moresucculent; and the scones so buttery. The cream tea is especially fantastic. The service is attentive and the decor/ambience is absolutely spot on. If you visit York, you simply must go.

We came for afternoon tea in the tea room. This was my first experience of afternoon tea and it was…read morea good one. Our server was very nice and had suggestions for us whenever we asked. I was not too into tea but enjoyed both that I tasted. The sandwiches are good (I enjoyed the ham one) and we were able to request more sandwiches if needed. My favorite was the cranberry scone with jam and butter. The desserts were ok but went well with some Christmas coffee. The pianist was also very good and probably under appreciated.

Took a punt on this little bar/cafe and enjoyed it thoroughly. Lovely friendly staff and great…read morecoffee (according to my companions) inside a cute place. It was a hot day and my cold bottle of Brew Dog IPA really hit the spot. A big fat slice of lemon drizzle cake was excellent. No Wi-fi to encourage chatting!

Went here on a Living Social cocktail deal on a Saturday evening. It's great: everyone is over 25…read moreand not gravy tanned 16 year old nitwits like in Revs, it's just out of the way of the main drag so its busy but not too busy, you can hear each other over the music and the cocktails are really nice and not too expensive. Not sure about during the day but will sample that later.

York is full of exquisite cafes - I'm so impressed with this little city. This place was definitely…read morea treat. They lure you in with their window treats. But you aren't lied to. Fantastic food and coffee. Limited seating. Worth the wait. This was our last breakfast in York. Very memorable.

It was about a 30-minute wait for a table and a fairly long wait for food, but it was all worth it…read more Tiny little place with abput 24 total seats, so larger parties are probably not a great idea. They do their best to turn tables, but diners, by and large, seem to linger. Rude, but that's people. The staff was very friendly and the food was great! We tried the Corn Fritters and then a special Asian Pork Belly Benedict... both excellent! Good coffee and tea and some nice-looking lattes, etc. Oh, and some great pastries and brownies! You can also get their baked items two doors down at Brew & Brownie Bake Shop! A breakfast/brunch-time winner!

I found Spring through Yelp as I was walking around York…read more The reviews were good and it was a small walk from my location. The cafe was open, airy and very clean. The staff were pleasant and welcoming. I was t very hungry so ordered the Porridge Oats with berries. It was a very generous portion and cooked to perfection; not too milky or lumpy; great consistency. My large cappuccino was rich and tasty, which I sipped from my window seat, allowing me to people watch. Spring lived up to its rating from my swift visit, and would certainly recommend it to other visitors.

A delightful cafe on Fossgate serving excellent coffee and tasty pastries. Ordered 2 flat whites, a…read morecroissant and a date & cinnamon oat bar, so yummy! Best croissant hubby has ever had. Cheery staff and low key, non-touristy vibe. What a great way to start the day!

Cute place to rest up with some coffee and tea!…read more Hi, my name is Angela and I am a caffeine addict. On holiday in York, I was dying for some non chain coffee. In my dire search for coffee, I nearly walked by this place, located next to a Cafe Nero. There's a simple sign outside the front entrance. Opening the door, you walk up a flight of stairs and through a door to the actual shop. This definitely seems like a sit down place. I was planning to get coffee to go, but once I stepped inside I opted to sit down instead. I ordered the Harlequin Blend, while my friend, who doesn't drink caffeine, got a simple elderflower soda. Even though I am a coffee addict, I'm no connoisseur. But, if you still trust me after that statement, I can tell you the coffee was pretty good. Not overly strong (which they listed in the blend notes), but still interesting flavors. You pay at the door when you exit, so no rush at all. Overall, a nice place to drop in if you're tired and need a perk me up.

This place had really good tea and scones... and very reasonable prices. highly recommend!read more

The Vanilla Cafe is a lovely little tea room. It's located around, almost behind, the minster…read more They have a couple rooms upstairs in addition to the the front of the house. The important tip: don't skip having a slice of cake. They're excellent.

I am OBSESSED with this place! Not only because it is super cute and staff are super friendly, but…read morebecause their drinks are genuinely wonderful! I love chai lattes but I am caffeine sensitive and lactose intolerant so they always customize my drink and ughhh if only you could taste how amazing it is! It just hits all the right places, the chai is not too strong, nor too sweet. JUST RIGHT. For those that are like ew vegan drink, it's been approved by my skeptical and non vegan friend! Any time i am in the area, I always make sure I stop by for my chai latte. Perfect to grab and head on a little stroll around town, while your drink keeps you warm. Check it out! I'm sure whatever you decide to get, will be lovely.

Not much to say apart from if you fancy a flat white or decent coffee - this is the place to go in…read morethe centre of town! We just got takeout but there's a surprising amount of room upstairs which means it's a place you can hang out in as well as get your beans to go. The staff were pretty friendly but be warned they don't take any cards at all so it's cash only sorry folks!

Delightful breakfast and eco friendly - vegan and meat lovers will both appreciate the menu. We…read morehad the ham, sun dried tomatoes, and mozzarella toastie (i.e. panini) and it was great! Both the americano and mocha were perfect!

Came in here for an afternoon cream tea. They had lots of other things on the menu as well. Staff…read moreall very friendly and food was good.

We found the Castle Tea Rooms by accident after a long journey and boy am I glad we did. The staff…read moreare extremely friendly and the number of locals popping in is always a good indicator that you have found a gem. We had a pot of Yorkshire tea and some jacket potatoes and it was delicious. The Castle Tea Rooms has homely, comforting feel with simple but delicious food, highly recommend for anyone visiting York