Cafes and Delis in York

York is renowned for serving up quintessentially English afternoon tea at cafés and tearooms across the city. Within the City Walls you can enjoy luxurious luncheons in historic buildings, decadent fresh roast coffee, homemade cakes and, for the ultimate decadent treat, a splash of Champagne. From street cafés to world famous Bettys tearooms, you're never far from a relaxing pit stop in York.

York is famed for its heritage, tourists and tea-rooms. Scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find a booming speciality coffee scene. A coffee trawl is a great way to get to know the city, with terrific shots to be found in an ancient 14th Century tower and a 16th Century gatehouse, among other places.

ONCE upon a time, coffee was a simple mundane drink. Today, café-goers are spoilt for choice, and York is at the forefront of a revolution. Over the past few years, numerous independent venues have opened across the city, offering unprecedented choice. Gordon Howell runs Cafe Harlequin and The Attic in King's Square. Steve Dyson runs Spring Espresso in Fossgate. Both are multi-award winners, so it goes without saying that their own cafés are worth a visit.