Barley Hall Coffee Shop in York

A stunning little coffee shop, a hidden gem amongst the little lanes of York. One of the few coffee shops around with an outside space - truly beautiful with a lot of history. On top of that the coffee is fantastic and the service is very friendly. Don't miss this beautiful coffee shop, if you come to York.

Lovely little cosy place, very friendly service Coffee, tea, hot chocolate & cakes were beautiful Thanks so much Si&Ny 🤗🤗

The most wonderful coffee shop you could image. Coffee excellent, bakery products really delicious and the staff is so friendly and helpful. You.won’t want to leave! The aroma when you enter is heavenly!

Very cosy coffee shop with very friendly staff. The Chai latte is simply amazing. A hidden gem near York Minster. Definitely worth visiting.

Lovely little cafe with friendly helpful staff. According to mum the cake was delicious, and the chickpeas and spinach puff was very tasty! They were also able to provide a list of ingredients to make sure there were no peanuts in the cake 🙂

Probably one of the best little Coffee Shops in York. Peaceful atmosphere, delicious cakes and coffee, and the prices are very reasonable too. Little Jewel!

Helpful staff, made us very welcome, directing us the the extra seating on the first floor. Good selection of drinks and bakes, all reasonably priced. Excellent service. Recommended. If this review was helpful please give it a like below.

Hidden Gem in a cosy place, across the lovely attraction Barley Hall, friendly staff and nice drinks, my favourite drink earl Grey was spot on

A magnificent, small and cosy café in a side street. Away from the turbulence in York perfect to calm down and enjoy the day. They also have a nice selection of gluten free cakes and treats.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, would highly recommend. Great vegan coffee and hot chocolate options 👍

Even on a busy day this is a lovely little oasis with outdoor courtyard seating down a quiet snickleway. Very peaceful. Courtyard is fronted by the tudor style Barley Hall. Coffee isn't my favourite in York, but its a lovely spot to sit and take a break.

Great location just off the busy streets. Wonderful place to escape the bustle of tourists. A little oasis of calm. Great coffee and service. Delicious cinnamon bun!

Ignorant staff, would advise to avoid at all costs. Shame as it is in a lovely bit of York. Unfortunately the egos and aggression of the staff are horrific.

A hidden gem which we came across by chance. Sat in the outside courtyard to enjoy a drink before visiting Barley Hall. While just a few streets away it was very busy, the coffee shop was a welcome relief to find such a beautiful place to pause and rehydrate in such peaceful surroundings. The iced lattes were delicious. Thank you!

Coffee is fantastic! Great outdoor seating area with good service. I come here for a coffee often. Good selection of cakes etc!

The most charming and friendly service you can find and very good coffee, we especially liked the rainbow cake.

Very friendly staff and lovely hot chocolate which was further complemented by a sample of brownie. High recommend. Cleverly decorated and beautifully vintage.

The staff were very helpful. And the cakes were fantastic. Everything was clean the seating g area's were comfortable and outdoors was lovely to sit I the small courtyard. Thank you very much best of our holiday

Delicious drinks and cakes at very reasonable prices. I especially recommend the carrot cake. A hidden gem with a courtyard and excellent service.

The vintage shop around the corner recommended us this lovely coffee shop, and we loved it. This garden is magical and coffee is tasty.

I can’t say enough good things about Barley Hall Coffee! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the warmest smiles and an inviting atmosphere. The staff here are truly exceptional – always friendly, helpful, and full of positive energy that makes your visit extra special. And let’s talk about the coffee! Each cup is brewed to perfection, bursting with flavor and always served with a smile. It’s clear that they put a lot of care and passion into what they do, and it really makes a difference. If you’re in York and looking for a place with great coffee and even greater people, Barley Hall Coffee is a must-visit. Thank you to all the amazing staff for making every visit a delightful experience!

Probably the best coffee shop me and my wife have ever stumbled across!

Lovely quaint little coffee shop nestled in the back streets of York . Lovely coffee and selection of cakes and scones. Had a relative with us from Canada and he was thrilled at the interior and exterior of the building that must be steeped in history over the years . Staff pleasant and very friendly, would certainly recommend . Look it up on google maps before you go as it’s not the easiest place to find .

Lovely little coffee shop. Friendly staff. Good selection of cakes. A lovely calm and tranquil place with a sun trap courtyard.

Everything about this place is lovely. Such an amazing location. Staff, drinks and atmosphere is perfect. Dog friendly too!!

Tucked away but still a steady flow of customers. Fantastic range of teas, coffees and cakes. We had a berry berry tea and americano which was lovely. Only thing was the door doesn’t close without whoever has come in or gone out physically closing it so it often remained open and it was a cold day! I did suggest to a staff member to add a spring or something but was told they tried that and then nobody could open or close the door. It hasn’t put me off, I’d still go as it’s a lovely place.

wonderful atmosphere, nice helpful staff. dog-friendly❤️

Does what it says on the!! Great service and nice atmosphere.

Best decaf Latte I have ever had! The staff were very friendly the atmosphere is lovely, with plenty of seating over two floors. Doggy friendly with dog biscuits and a water bowl on hand ,We will definitely be coming back.

I found this little gem whilst visiting Barley Hall. Lovely atmosphere, very welcoming staff and the best Caramel Shortbread I've tasted. Coffee was also excellent.

Edit: The doubling down when it’s the café staff at fault is a worse sign than getting it wrong in the first place and shows an even more toxic trait…don’t attack customers then call bystanders liars…SHOCKING While the food is mediocre…the Customer CARE is both unnerving and alarming…in short the experience we had as a consequence staff here are shocking! Having staff berate a customer over a discount appeared alarming and totally out of context, obviously the staff here are confident they can speak to customers as they like, which I always find a bad omen and suggest a toxic atmosphere which is not what anyone goes into a coffee shop for…To berate, what was clearly a regular family who said nothing wrong but the pretentious staff acted very childish and rude over a discount was weird and very unnerving, and upset my partner and I, and made us feel extremely uncomfortable and was upsetting to say the least, we were puzzled why the staff had to act in such a way…rather over the top over nothing…this all left me with a very negative opinion of this place and we were glad to leave…we will never be returning and I suggest you avoid like the plague, never had an experience like this in a cafe and hope never to again!! I find doubling down when it’s the cafe staff at fault is a worse sign than getting it wrong in the first place and shows an even more toxic trait…don’t attack customers then call bystanders liars…SHOCKING and may be learn and improve your attitudes

Lovely stuff and a great option in York's Centrer

I came here for coffee and it was amazing. Ashley created my coffee with a bear on top, which was a delightful little extra. She is such a happy and caring soul! Richard gave a wonderful experience, talking and getting to know me, I have never known someone to care so much for their customers. Barley Hall clearly must have in their hiring requirements that staff must be the nicest human beings to walk this planet. Barley Hall is somewhere I will always treasure in my heart.

Staff we're so lovely and welcoming, they were super chatty with eachother and some of the other customers, free WiFi and really chilled out music, thank you!

A lovely coffee shop tucked away in Historic York. Great coffee and very dog friendly.

Went in for a morning coffee, was served by the wonderful Tina. She was very lovely and bubbly, fast friendly service. Amazing coffee and atmosphere. Would definitely go back

As York residents my wife had wanted to take me to this coffee shop on several occasions but every time we went it was shut so we were delighted it was open on our third attempt. This was about as good as it got. She tried to push me to share a scone at £4 a pop but they were very unappetising looking like they had come from a 5 for a £1 pack from poundland. The Yorkshireman in me couldn't do it so I swerved the scone. She opted for the soup and a tea whilst I just had a can of elderflower pop. We then went to sit upstairs which was very unsettling. We were up there with one other couple and it was deathly quiet, no music to break the silence, so it just felt a very uncomfortable atmosphere, We had to whisper to each other if we wanted to chat and not be overheard. This, coupled with the several large tv screens dotted about the place showing cartoon drawings of 18th century life made for a very dystopian feel. It was all quite unsettling. We didn't think it could get much worse but then my wife's food came. The soup was presented inside a large bread bun which was a nice idea but poorly executed. There were about 3 tablespoons of soup inside a very doughy bread bun in a bowl. There was so little soup it was actually rather comical and because my wife was still hungry she had to resort to the emergency mars bar she kept in her purse. We left the empty wrapper on top of the soup bowl as a sign of our dissatisfaction. I had to prop up the table with a spoon it was so wobbly so the weak tea didn't go everywhere. If the cafe was a play by William Shakespeare it would be 'A comedy of Errors'. Any problems were in no way down to the staff, they were lovely and we had zero problems with them. As a history graduate I was much looking forward to this experience but the management need a total rethink if this is going to attract anyone else bar the uninformed and unwitting tourist.

Great hidden coffee shop we came across while on a witches tour the night before. Came back the next day. Hidden gem with friendly staff

This coffee shop is a real find, we went almost every day of our trip - an oasis of calm in a very busy pre-Christmas York. The coffee was excellent, as were the cakes (especially the cinnamon morning bun!) - the baristas were on top form! In fact, all the staff are delightful. Hugely recommended!

A small alleyway leads to a picturesque square and this cosy cafe with a view of the Barley Hall. Although relatively small (there is more seating upstairs which unfortunately was closed on my visit). However i was content with takeaway and even more so with the varied menu of hot drinks and delicious cakes. There was also a vegetarian savoury option which i can’t remember its name but was pleasantly surprised by. Very helpful staff who were proactive in warning people the upstairs was closed.

Little gem of a coffee shop in York . Great coffee & unusual seasonal drinks , great cakes & pastries & very helpful cheerful staff. Always visit when in York.

A really cute hidden gem. Generally unknown by tourists despite being very central. They offered a nice selection of teas, coffees and cakes. Staff were very attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend Barley Hall if you need a quick rest stop from the Christmas markets.

Lovely little coffee shop, tucked away. Enjoyed our visit with friendly staff. Lovely court yard for sitting outside in the right weather enjoying your preferred drink and yummy cake!

This is so a wonderful cafe, it mainly serves tea and cake. But there is also a delicious vegan spinach pastry. The raspberry frangipane was heavenly. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The decor was beautiful and the video on coffee was so interesting and educational. Honestly could not recommend this place enough.

The friendliest place, I've ever eaten, the staff were lovely, cosy comfortable seating, plus outdoor seating, we had a latte, tea, & cinnamon bun, all great quality, & a lovely glowing fire, I didn't want to leave! Will be back, asap.

Very helpful and friendly staff - most impressed! The coffee and cakes were delicious! Definitely recommend!

All of staff there were so friendly and the atmosphere was so nice and cosy and I could be relaxed there 😌 If you are looking for chill cafe, I highly recommend!!

I love this coffee shop!! The vibe of the area is great, the staff are very helpful and the coffee is lovely (and cute). It's just an all-round great place to unwind.

Lovely coffee (and cakes!), cute coffe-art and always a warm welcome at our favourite coffee shop, Barley Hall Cafe

Lovely location, amazing cakes and very helpful and friendly staff, a great place to relax when investigating the city.

We stopped for a coffee here before visiting Barley Hall. Small cafe off the busy streets,lovely coffee and cakes. Recommended.

Tucked away in one of Yorks fabulous little snickleways is this gem of a cafe. Enjoyed a nice Cappuccino and cake here.

Terrible coffee, very bitter flat white, staff were lovely but awful coffee

Lovely to find somewhere tucked away like this and not one of the same-old coffee places. Had a very welcome latte and stunning cinnamon breakfast bun. Simply the most delicious cinnamon roll I have ever eaten.

The waitress was really nice to me and my friends!! And the coffee was delicious, will definitely visit again 💗

Lovely setting for a cup of tea. Special mention to Ashley who was so friendly and helpful to a group of ladies who needed some help with WhatsApp - we promised to leave this review on their behalf to thank her!

This is a charming little cafe, set next to the Barley Hall. I regularly stop here on my way back from walking my dog. The staff are lovely and really make you feel welcome. They offer a range of cakes and drinks which are very tasty. The service is quick, the surroundings pleasant. If you decide to sit inside the tables have glass tops covering a range of items that have been excavated nearby. You can find more out by scanning a code on each table top. I always sit in the courtyard which reminds me of the Juliet balcony in Verona. Well worth a visit!

We arrived at 3pm to be told by the rather rude lady at the counter that we could only sit outside or downstairs as they were closing in half an hour. That’s fine but she was very rude to other people who came in afterwards...

Visited Saturday 16th September at 3.30pm, tea for two, and 2 slices of Oreo cake, tasted lovely and service is brilliant, staff are so pleasant and friendly, totally recommend

Coffees are excellent and the bunny face on top of the latte was a real work of art

Quirky little coffee shop, tucked down a narrow street. Very pleasant staff, serving great coffee.

Cozy in ages old Barley Hall. Good coffee & treats.

I made a quick stop here before visiting Barley Hall itself. I tried a 'Jorvik Fog', and highly recommend it - all the flavour of mint choc chip ice cream in a hot drink! A perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Went to this lovely little cafe for the first time the other day with my mum and 2 girls, very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable and the coffee was excellent 👌 I've been to Barley Hall before but having the little cafe for afterwards made it better 💖 Thank you for having us

What a lovely, quiet, cosy coffee shop in a fabulous location. The decaff was one of the best I've tried for a long time.

Lovely little coffee shop in Old House next to barley Hall and just off the hustle and bustle of stonegate. Does teas, coffees and cake. Seats inside and chairs and tables outside in the courtyard.

Very nice cafe. Does get busy. Staff very efficient and helpful.

Great service and wonderful setting. You can feel the history around you.

Adorable little coffee shop hidden away from the touristy traps of York. Tasty lemon drizzles slices, good coffee and lovely staff. 10/10.

Lovely coffee shop in Historic York

Found this place by accident. Really cute courtyard setting and it was a lovely day so we sat outside. We had coffee and a chocolate brownie. Coffee was lovely and the brownie was divine!! Staff very friendly and they were working hard to clear tables...

Tucked away in a little alleyway, it's was a lovely day so we sat outside. It's not often you find a place that sells a London Fog (Earl Grey Latte with a shot vanilla), and it was good! Such a comforting drink and was well made. Service was good and quick. We all had a cake which was well enjoyed. Would come back again.

We visited 22/4/23. Such huge queues in all the tea/coffee shops but this one had tables upstairs so we jumped at the chance. With achy legs and desperate for a nice cuppa, we walked the wooden slippery steps that had a wet floor sign on...

Lovely little coffee shop. Staff really friendly, cakes delicious. Coffee was perfect, just the right temperature too 👌☕️

lovely little coffee shop, staff are always so friendly, the cinnamon swirls are heavenly!

We just grabbed some hot drinks to go. The shop looked warm and inviting. I recommend you ask for extra hot but other than that delicious!

It was a busy place so that often means its good. We got three different drinks and all were good but all needed to be a bit hotter. It was a good place to grab a coffee as we headed to the Shambles

A lovely little independent place with good coffee.

Stumbled on this cafe by chance walking down the alley way. Reasonable prices and nice fresh well made drinks. A nice collection of cakes too. It's cosy inside but that's fine. Would visit here again

Stumbled across this great little courtyard coffee shop in York. Great coffee and cakes. Quirky decor with indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely friendly staff too. What’s not to like.

Delicious cakes (Lemon cake and Millionare salted caramel shortbread..yum) and hot chocolate, hub enjoyed his coffee too. Beautifully quirky building, just loved it. Would absolutely return next visit to York.

Only had coffee, but the friendly staff and the good atmosphere just made it ,well worth a vist

Nice food, good coffee, some vegan options. They don't bring anything to your table, when it's ready you've got to go get it from the counter!

Well, it's predecessor, the cocktail bar, Printer's Apprentice, didn't last long, so I heartily wish this newish venture every success. It has courtyard seating at the forecourt of Barley Hall. You can find it down the Snickleway connecting Stonegate to "Slugandlettucegate". Serves bakes and drinks and, though small, is somewhere really different in which to take a break. Friendly, helpful staff. Lovely interior with very quirky (and wobbly) tables and archaeological finds in glass cabinets. The wibbly-wobbly table wasn't an issue at all, as, when mentioned, twas resolved straightaway. Hot chocolate and raspberry muffin were very good. Also bought a take out cinnamon roll to have later. I picked up a loyalty card as I liked it here very much and shall be returning. Do give them a whirl. Recommended.

Good coffee and cake, lovely setting and a historic feel due to the surroundings.

Absolutely fabulous! Coffee is amazing and the staff are the friendliest people ever.

Really lovely cafe with a cute cozy feel! The staff were really friendly and helpful, particularly Abi! Would absolutely recommend to anyone who wants a great coffee with a cute atmosphere.

Lovely coffee, tea and cake. Staff very friendly and the tables inside are very interesting.

The cafe had a lovely feel. The tables inside looked really interesting, but we sat outside - on a table on a slope! That needs attention. Our drink was disturbed a little by recorded speech. Crockery was lovely (and chip free), gold-ish cutlery a little odd. The hot chocolate was really appreciated. The tea had stewed before it reached us. We’ll remember to ask for it to be prepared last when we next visit. The latte needed a little more work on milk texture, art and classification - we hope it will be fairly traded on our next visit. Though we did choose to try the ginger flapjack, two of us felt cheated that the tea drinker got the lotus biscuit. Excellent to serve lotus biscuits to the coffee drinkers. Thanks