Ampersand in Harrogate

Wanted to support an independent for breakfast so headed over to Coffee Crema and it was delicious . We ordered a veggie and full English breakfast. Both were outstanding. The quality of the ingredients were very good especially the grilled halloumi which was so tasty and melted in your mouth unlike some rubbery options you get at other places. The sausages were meaty, the smoky beans delicious and the mushrooms were sensational. The coffee was good quality too. Hotel breakfast included pastries, juice etc in the price so the cost of Crema probably worked out more expensive like for like but we were more than happy with our choice and thought it was good value for money for the quality of food we received plus we feel it’s important to support small independent businesses in order to keep our town centres going . Thank you ! We will be back !!

Wonderful cafe . I had coffee and crème brûlée French toast it was delicious. Highly recommend this cafe . I will be back again very soon. Very friendly service.

Was given a table in the corner, I am deaf so this was perfect for me out of the way of the noise and business. Sat for 10-15 minutes without anyone coming and taking our order, asked the waitresses twice and they said in a minute both times but no one came. The young women waitressing weren't particularly busy, they were stood around the counter area chatting and messing about (hitting each other on the head with a bit of cardboard). No one came so we eventually walked out, the man on the door looked a little disappointed, asked if we hadn't seen anything we'd liked to which we replied yes but we were ignored. He wasn't apologetic, he was a little bit hostile when we said the waitresses served others before us and we felt ignored. "There's separate people taking food and drink orders" I am recovering from brain surgery, I have grade 3 facial palsy and single sided deafness and I am anxious in busy places but are trying to put myself back out in the world. This experience left me feeling rubbish. Maybe consider how you treat people in the future, on the surface you have no idea of anyone else's circumstances, treating everyone with kindness goes a long way

Service was very slow. Food was supposed to be hot but was cold when it finally arrived and had no seasoning. It's just disappointing that we wasted our time, money and palate when we could've gone to Bettys, where we've never been disappointed. Also, they had dogs sitting on people's knees leaning over food tables.

My son and I visited last Monday. I ordered the full breakfast and my son eggs Benedict. I was very happy with my meal. My son was not. The ham was freezing cold and unappetising. When he mentioned he wasn’t happy and couldn’t eat it the response was very defensive. He was made to feel like he was been unreasonable and that was how the meal should be. The attitude of the staff was inappropriate and rushed and even though he was offered a replacement meal he was so offended by the attitude of the waiter he didn’t want to eat anything by then. When the bill came we were told we had to pay for it even though he hadn’t touched the food. Again the attitude of the staff was unkind and defensive. We felt disrespected and our feelings not considered.

Amazing breakfast as always! Beautifully cooked and great coffee. Lovely service and so welcoming. Look forward to my next visit. Thank you.

The food was great and the service exceptional. The staff here really are amazing and Simon, in particular, went beyond the call of duty.

First day in Harrogate and stopped at this little cafe. Had wild mushrooms on toast, which was yummy. Very friendly service and dog friendly

We went for breakfast on a Sunday morning before the long drive home after a weekend away in Harrogate. The service was excellent, as was the food and coffee, and our visit was a lovely finish to our break. Can recommend the cinnamon buns! Would happily return during our next trip to Harrogate.

Very pleasant coffee shop. Happy with service and drinks. The tray bakes were more expensive than elsewhere but so much more lush and larger. Amazing indulgence!

Disappointing. Slow service- 40 minutes wait for egg and toast! No glasses for water. 2 small pats of butter for toast. Young staff polite and good but older ones less so. Will struggle against competitors in this area of town.

Great spot for brunch, a really varied & delicious menu. Team couldn’t have been more helpful getting our group of new mums & prams in, despite the room we take up! Thanks for making us all feel so welcome :)

What a fantastic find. I can’t say enough about this place. I had the Avocado on Sourdough and my husband had the scrambled eggs with bacon. It was all beautifully cooked and presentation couldn’t be better. The two boys, that I think run it, were so friendly and engaging. The tables were cleaned and everywhere was immaculate. Lastly the coffee wow the best. Please keep doing what your doing. We will be back soon and won’t be going anywhere else. What a little gem to have on your doorstep. Just wish we lived in Harrogate. See you next time we visit.

First time here (following a recommendation) and it won't be my last! Amazing vibe and decor, located in a super part of Harrogate. The staff were all so friendly and the service excellent. My niece had a hot chocolate, you can choose from white, milk or dark and it can be served with whipped cream and marshmallows when requested. I had a delicious dark sumptuous black coffee and we both had pancakes with whipped yogurt and fruit which was outstanding and good value too. The menu is great and I can't wait to return to sample all the other things we saw being delivered to other diners. Dogs welcome too.

Stylish Coffee Bar and Restaurant. A Black and Gold theme decor which works well. Great Rustic menu. Efficient service from friendly staff. Limited outside seating. Located in the nicest area of Harrogate.

Such a warming environment! Coffee is fantastic and so unique; you wouldn’t be able to get coffee this good any where else in Harrogate. Friendly staff, all smiles everywhere. I will be returning!

Trendy place, nice ambience, great food and terrific coffee! Staff are really friendly too. Food is nicely presented and barista knows his ‘stuff’.

Nice space and good coffee but if you want to know any menu details you will find that their web site is almost certainly one of the worst in the world. It does not appear to be important to them to give you any meaningful info. Get into the 21st century for goodness sake. A few pics on Instagram does not cut the mustard

BEST BRUNCH IN HARROGATE! 🐾🐾 We had the yummiest brunch here with our sweet pug Bella and her big brother Gucci - who is staying with us while his humans are on holiday in Greece 😁. The cooked breakfast I had was of the highest order, with high quality ingredients and great attention to detail. The gourmet 'baked beans' alone were so special and complex it would take a review of their own to do them justice! And the puddings were heavenly. The very friendly staff made our excited dogs very welcome, and the jar of gravy bones provided the perfect entrée to the sausage from my cooked breaky! 💪. Bella works part-time as a therapy dog in local schools, hospitals and care homes - and this trip out was the perfect chance for her to use up all her excited energy and get spoilt, ready for her return to work tomorrow! 😊 Highly recommended and five woofs from the dogs! 🐾🐾

Fab cafe. Nice menu. Great quality food. Excellent portion size. Nice coffee too. Relaxed vibe, we weren't rushed from the table. Friendly staff It was a gem of a find and would recommend. Lillebonne - mushrooms/eggs/on english muffin with hollandaise was superb!

Been a few times to this place (and the old place) with friends, family and solo. The pancakes with bacon were lovely on a recent visit for brunch. But the dish my friend wanted was off the menu that day. I don't think she was particularly thrilled with the scrambled eggs she had instead. Cakes are always interesting. Coffee never hits the spot. However, both at the old place and the new place things have occurred that make me not want to go back so, unfortunately this was my last visit.

We called in for coffee on cold and wintry afternoon and absolutely loved it! So much so I returned the following Saturday with hubby, dog and a friend. The chocolate crunch cake is amazing, but was told the ingredients and wish I’d shared it with everyone! A very warm welcome in a gorgeous setting and plenty of space between the tables. Highly recommend.

We popped here for some lunch on my friends recommendation. Going to new places fills me with dread as I have a new diary and soya allergy. The team were absolutely fabulous, the chef checked every ingredient and they came out with a list of options for me, I was spoilt for choice. I went with the chicken shawarma on their recommendation and I have to say it was absolutely fabulous. I even asked them to double check something before I started eating which they did without judgment. It so lovely to arrive at a place with two young babies, two chunky prams, a complex allergy and feel completely at ease. Nothing was too much trouble I can’t wait to go back, as for once I ate my dinner and forgot all about the allergy ! I didn’t miss out at all. Thanks so much

Tried this cafe as we couldn’t get in to the popular one next door. Very glad we did. Excellent brunch of eggs Benedict and really nice coffee. Lovely and spacious, dog friendly. Well be back next time we’re in Harrogate

We have been a couple of times now. The coffee is honestly consistently the best I have had. The team are always very friendly and helpful with by 10 year old twins. Oh and top tiffin too. Do visit they deserve to do well.

Met friends here for coffee, tempted by lunch, and then by cake and before we knew it a couple of hours had flown by. Great atmosphere, yummy food and really lovely staff. Highly recommend

Having enjoyed some delicious brunches with a great welcome and cool decor I also loved their first pop up restaurant evening. Definitely worth a visit.

We stopped here for tea/coffee and cakes. The staff were really lovely and helpful with my elderly parents. Great location and cool decor. Would come again for brunch!

Just been to one of Harrogate’s latest eateries / cafes . My friend and I enjoyed a Lunch Bowl of various beans , red cabbage and smoked salmon with a piquant dressing . The decor is striking and the cutlery and crockery likewise . Our food was just right for me . Only downside the noise generated by dozens of people talking : conversation is almost impossible !

Great breakfast & as always great professional service in a lovely atmosphere in this new venture. Quality ingredients - good value - not the cheapest - but then you get what what you pay for. Will be regular visitors.

Popped in for lunch, was welcomed with a smile. Loved the menu options - each member of the family were very happy with their choice. The salt beef was fab, as were the pancakes and milkshake fur my son. My daughter even commented on just...

Dined here for breakfast on a very busy Saturday morning. Excellent food and super value for money. This place has a brilliant menu, different and edgy, with a good choice to suit all tastes. Great coffee … Downside … had to queue to get a...

Lovely little find this morning for breakfast in the sunshine. Friendly welcome, outstanding coffee, great food & excellent service, what more could you want. I had one of the best croissants I have ever had outside of France & my husband said his scrambled eggs...