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.

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.

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 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

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!

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

I visited Baileys more times than I would care to admit while I was visiting York. I would walk…read morearound each morning and then stop in for an hour or two to grab some tea. The first time I visited, I decided on some cream tea and wow it was so good. The scone was very fresh and the tea was amazing. They even gave me multiple sugar options which was awesome. Grab a window seat if you can, I could watch people walk by all day and you have a nice view of the buildings.

Loved the omelette and waffle. Plenty of seating available. Nice big windows for people watching…read more I would visit this restaurant again.

During a day trip to York, I stopped by this little cafe with my family on our way to the Jorvik…read moreViking Centre. It is an absolutely lovely little spot, very conveniently located for travelers coming through to do all the touristy things in York. I had a proper English breakfast there, complete with eggs, beans, mushrooms, bacon and black pudding. A couple of times while I've been here in the UK I've ordered an English breakfast, but this was the first time I got to try black pudding. Fortunately, they did a good job with it because I thought it was very good, and I've been told by many Americans that they just don't like it. The cashier clerk was a delight; all smiles, very nice and presentable. Our food was delivered quite promptly as well. Overall, this was a great experience and I would love to go there again someday.

This branch of Starbucks is located in a large, impressive building on Coney Street, it feels far…read moretoo grand to be a Starbucks in terms of both interior and exterior, but that just goes to show how great York is, as a city, especially for the impressive and historic sights and buildings. Despite being an old building, in what looks like a converted bank, they have kept Starbucks vibes to a degree and the store has a nice level of brightness, which is something you're sometimes missing in many older buildings. There was only a small amount of seating, which was a shame given how large the store was, but the seating was relatively comfortable. I ordered a Vent iced Pumpkin Spice latte, with this being my favourite festive drink at Starbucks, I was pleasantly surprised that they were one of the few stores in the country to still offer this drink. There wasn't even a button on the tills anymore to charge me, so they ended up putting it through as a vanilla latte, this meant I paid much less than what it would have been back in Autumn with my gold rewards discount. I enjoyed my drink, it was up to the usual Starbucks standards, although they did add whipped cream which I had specifically requested against. They were busy, and mistakes can happen, the staff remained friendly. Early closing is a huge down point for me, but sadly very few other businesses in York seem to remain open after 6 pm, I can't understand why that is, as it is the city centre of one of England's large and historic cities. 4*

A lovely Starbucks in the middle of town. The building is of Georgian styling and is very lovely…read more Really too nice of a place to have an American coffee chain, but I was glad to see a Starbucks when I was out wandering the city in a cold rain. It was great to be able to stop in and grab a nice hot cup of brewed coffee. They have basically the same menu as here in the States. Service was very friendly here and fast.