Cafés · York
Tucked down a side street in the centre of York, this is a small, cosy café that fills up fast — families rave about how well their children are looked after, with one couple calling it possibly the most family-friendly café they've been in. There are games on hand to keep younger ones occupied, high chairs, a kids' menu and a few outdoor tables, plus an accessible toilet and bathrooms kept properly clean. Breakfast is the draw: full English, veggie plates, mushrooms and egg on wholemeal toast, and scrambled eggs people remember for years afterwards, all served promptly. The carrot cake comes in generous slices, and there are vegetarian and vegan choices alongside specials like brie, walnut and pear paninis. Worth knowing: it's snug, gets busy enough that you may wait for a table, and a full cooked breakfast for two with drinks runs to around £30.
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A relaxed game store and cafe in York where families can grab a coffee and while away an afternoon over a game together.
A handy York coffee stop with high chairs and outdoor seating, serving hot drinks, iced coolers, sandwiches and sweet snacks at the counter.
A budget-friendly York café with a kids' menu and high chairs, rated 4.4 by 159 reviewers — an easy stop with little ones.