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.

Really great place. Excellent cakes. Enjoyable coffee. Would definitely return....read more

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.

Recently visited York for the first time and was lucky enough to notice this hidden gem in a tower…read morewhilst on a riverside stroll. It's literally located in a tower just next to a bridge near downtown, which makes it a very convenient stop if you're heading that direction. The facility itself is very small and doesn't have much seating, but what's available is very cozy. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and made great recommendations. I had the Carmel Latte and was impressed!

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.

Delightful Bakewell tart and tea for an afternoon celebration. They welcomed a group of us for…read morepudding with open arms and delicious food. Inside is warm, green, and just a touch rustic.

Delicious brunch and a lovely setting! We came for breakfast…read moreand then a walk and this was perfect. The breakfast was yummy and well cooked and we wi definitely be back!

This is a nice little spot tucked away in York. The barista was fast, friendly, and he made a great…read moreflat white. I had the place to myself, which made it a perfect setting to enjoy the good music and my drink. I enjoyed the relaxed vibe, although It's a little on the expensive side.

York is definitely not New York City, but step into Bison Coffee and you'll feel like you're in…read moreWilliamsburg. Located just outside the city wall, this establishment is a cute mom-and-pop place to get your coffee. My entire trip in York, I had been searching for a good coffee shop and Bison finally served my needs. When I entered around mid-morning on a weekday, there was no other customers in the shop. The shop's front is tiny, but I believe there's more space in the back if you want to sit and sip your coffee. I opted to take my flat-white to go. The flavoring on the flat white was nicely done and the drink wasn't too hot to immediately sip and enjoy. A good cup of coffee from a hip, local establishment that specializes in coffee? I know in larger cities that sounds like low standards, but in York? Trust me, it's something worth celebrating.

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!

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!

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

This is a great location for breakfast, the atmosphere was very good, the food was excellent,…read moreespecially the Big Kiwi and the French Toast. Best hash brown I have ever

I love this place!…read more On a Saturday lunchtime it was heaving, though thankfully we were able to be seated straight away. Next to a blazing hot radiator. It was a fairly pleasant day in early September so I'm not convinced having the heating on full blast was totally necessary, and my sister kept accidentally catching her arm on it. That's not much of a complaint though, just an odd observation. I love the look and feel of the place, especially the drawings on the far wall. I mentioned to my sister that I thought it was affiliated with Federal in Manchester. She asked one of the staff who told her they're totally independent of each other but that the owner of Tamper helped the guys from Federal set up. This really shows in the decor, atmosphere and menu of both places. We each ordered a flat white. When they arrived they were lovely to look at, and delicious too. My sister ordered the Big Ozzie breakfast, and I ordered the smashed avocado on sourdough with poached eggs and halloumi. My dish was really beautifully presented. It came with a sweet chilli cucumber salsa, which is not necessarily something I would have chosen to go with the dish, but worked really well. My sister really enjoyed her breakfast as well. I tried a bit of the sausage patty and the hash brown and they were both delicious, really nicely seasoned. We didn't have any cake as we were fit to burst but there was a huge selection and everything looked lovely. I would definitely return and would recommend.

What an amazing find.... We called ahead one Saturday afternoon last April and they cheerfully gave…read moreus a time to turn up for dinner and we were genuinely surprised by both the quantity and the quality of the food. There is a great choice of dishes on the menu and the wine was good too and it was all reasonably priced. The young staff team were smiley and pleasant and it was a thoroughly enjoyable night. We will be back!!

Try it for the Full English breakfast served 10.00 until 11.30. It costs £5.50 inc coffee or tea -…read moretop quality breakfast, freshly cooked. Worth every penny