Bells Of York in York

Stopped here for breakfast this morning and was pleasantly surprised. The service was very quick and efficient and the food was superb. Very reasonably priced. Asked for a large coffee and got a LARGE coffee, very unusual these days. Very impressed, will definitely return. Suggest you try it.

Lovely breakfast with no waiting time. Good friendly service. Bacon was cooked to perfection!! Would definitely recommend!

This cafe was a good location from my hotel, in the city. The service was very quick, professional and friendly and the food was really good value for money! Breakfast panini was great 😋

Beautiful fresh sandwiches made to order with generous fillings. Clean cafe and really good customer service. Reasonable prices too. Good selection of food from toast, breakfast sandwiches, toasties and much more. Had lunch here on our first day visiting york. Very welcoming.

This is a very okay place to go for coffee, the coffee was nice and strong just how I like it, some of my party had toasted tea cake and they said it was very good. Sorry can’t comment on much else because that’s all we had, there is toilets for customers but I must warn you there is a fair amount of stairs to climb so not so good if you struggle with that. I would recommend this place and I will return and maybe try something to eat.

We enjoyed our visit to this cafe . The staff were very friendly and very quick . You order at the counter. We had a toasted tea cake which was large , I would of preferred butter on mine . The others had a breakfast toasted sandwich 🥪 which they enjoyed . They do have a high chair , but no baby changing facilities. the toilets are upstairs .

Had a perfectly acceptable bacon toasted sandwich here. Not a bad atmosphere and the lady behind the counter was very pleasant. For me, the latte was too bitter with lots of foam and not a lot of coffee. At £4:50 for a sandwich and coffee, you can't complain about the price. Note this cafe is on Ousegate, not Parliament St.

We had seen this place the day before when cruising nearby, the location is on Lower Ousegate NOT Parliament Street. The staff are welcoming and the menu is extensive. The cafe is clean, tidy and comfy We had a very good cheap breakfast and would recommend Bells to any one

Lovely place, Great special panini , pastrami, Swiss cheese, onions and gerkins. Mocha and hot chocolate. Great food and drinks. A lot cheaper than say Costa and better service.

Best Full English of the holiday, from the strong Yorkshire tea, to the sausages , back bacon and all the trimmings. Sets you up for the day walking around the old city monuments ready for lunch in the Shambles

I visited one on lower ousegate, lovely seating area with sofas or comfy leather dining chairs. Service was friendly. It was early so just wanted a Cappacino, was £2.35 for a regular and I wasn't charged for an extra shot of coffee. They do toast for £1.40 and had a nice range of panninis as well as cake.

Stopped for a coffee during our day in York Xmas shopping. Limited seating and the usual outside tables missing due to the Xmas market but we were lucky to grab a table. Nice coffee and was tempted to try the mince pie laboured ice cream which was delicious.

Stopped here for a well earned break from sightseeing.cafe is a nice layout with ample seating area, menu great to fit most tastes. We had cream tea which was delightful. Service was very good and staff great. Will be back again before our break finishes x

We had cream tea here great selection to choose from. Friendly staff and food was good.plenty of seating I had scone with cream and jam probably one of the best I’ve had.

Good for a quick, reasonably priced breakfast. Also open all day for food and coffee. Friendly staff

Called in for a coffee and bacon sandwich wish I hadn't bothered waited ages and it was half cooked, although the coffee was ok

He escrito mi comentario de las campanas que está en Ousegate como este ha cerrado. La comida y el servicio es genial, y todo está a precios muy razonables. Un montón de opciones dulces y saladas de un extenso menú. Volveré

Would all customers please note that this cafe is no longer owned by Bells of York. It is now "Robertos". Bells of York still have a cafe on Ousegate.

Después de muchos muchos años de comer en campanas, encontré a mi asombro que ahora es otro Robertos. El problema es que no saben realmente lo que es, es un café, o una heladería tras pedir un café moca, en un día frío y lluvioso, llegó fría. Me avisó a la joven mujer tof y lo llevó a su asistente se aleja diciendo joven,. En recibirlo de nuevo me pareció que estaba tibia. Yo otra vez dijo asistente que llevamos a la mujer joven y, finalmente, esta vez el aumento de mi moka llegó mutterings caliente, pero el mutterings continuó durante toda mi visita. Cuando las campanas de propiedad, siempre había un saludo amable y eficiente servicio, no hay tal cosa. Servicio hosco le espera, con un asistente de servicio es tan lento. En un día soleado que solía ser sombrillas para proteger del sol, pero ahora podría colapsar y ser con sunstroke llevado al hospital antes de llega la comida, no es que los asistentes sin previo aviso. La mujer joven es probablemente demasiado ocupado (como era cuando yo fui) socializar a un grupo de sus amigos y clientes ignorando los. Estoy agradecido de que no entiendo los comentarios ser arreglado cuando me quejé de mi frío mocha, pero sospecho que no eran gratis.

Situated on Ousegate ... just across from the "slug & Lettuce" is "bells of YorkA simple little Cafe.. it doesn't try to be posh it's just a nice comfy call in cafe Where you can rest your legs have a cuppa and read the daily newspapers that are provided,if you fancy a bite to eat there are sandwich's,toastie's, panini's jacket spudsWith various fillings... all prepared by the friendly staff.. it's got a bit of a continental feel about the place... try it

If I say this is an up-market greasy spoon, I mean it in the nicest way possible. Staff were attentive. Surroundings were clean. Food was good and portions plentiful. Prices are very fair for the quality.Didn't spot any disabled facilities and the loos are a bit of a hike upstairs. But my bacon sandwich certainly hit the early morning spot!

Yuppie place and high prices.No oldtime sandwhiches but italian style chiapattas.No strong tea, bloody weak ...I was diappointed and missed the old style.No meeting any one because the others smartly turn away from the door.

Called in early Saturday morning for a breakfast and coffee. The quality was excellent freshly prepared and very tasty. Good latte to accompany. Comfortable chairs and very clean with a friendly helpful service! Recommended

We called in for tea and Paninis,made fresh when you order. The Service was excellent and food outstanding. The ambiance was perfect. Peaceful and attractive haven in a busy city.Would definitely make a point of visiting again on next trip to York

Friendly staff. Quick service. Good prices. Lovely cup of tea and coffee with a scone. Would recommend visiting. Breakfasts looked nice.

This is a cosy little cafe, with very limited seating inside... and yet it always seems to do well.There is seating outside when whether allows and it's usually pretty popular. You can enjoy watching the other shoppers and tourists go by. There is often street entertainment nearby, which you can enjoy at your leisure.The coffee here is very good. Strong and flavourful (and not 'watery' like some places do). The cakes are pretty good, too. They serve a generous slice. The waffles look sweet and the ice creams look delicious - and popular on a sunny day.Service efficient. I'm guessing they do a pretty good takeaway service too. Very reasonable prices for central York.

Met friends for coffee and ended up having a few as this place is so relaxing and comfy. You never feel rushed and the service is spot on.Friendly staff and owners, always welcoming.Order at the counter and served at the table, also has loyalty card for free drinks

Usually get drawn into the high street coffee houses. We all know who they are! Well after today we will make a point of returning to Bell's on Ouse Gate in York! Great coffee, lovely cake and good friendly service. Four of us visited, one with limited mobility who uses a wheelchair. Enough space to sit in the sunny window. We ordered at the counter but all our food was brought to the table for us. If i had to make one very small criticism it would be that the toilets are upstairs. In Bell's defence, as soon as we opened the door to the cafe a member of staff came to tell us. If you've not been here before then please give it a try!

Great find as we walked into York from station. Fair prices and staff very friendly. Tea served in big pot, which is always nicer. Food just right - we had sausage sandwiches and bagels. Only small criticism is that bacon on bagel was streaky and had been pre-cooked. Bit fatty and plasticy. But would go again.

Met a friend for a coffee, or two! Lovely comfy sofa seating in the window and plenty of seating further back in this cafe.Order at the counter and drinks waitered to table and served with a smile and politeness.Papers and magazines to read to while away the time if waiting for someone, or just for the pleasure.Good, tempting food on offer, as always.This is always a good coffee bar to visit and I would strongly reccommend it to all

Saw this café on Low Ousegate and popped in for a light bite. I chose Scotch broth and Meat Feast panini and my wife chose Carrot soup and a Mediterranean panini. We sat at a table and watched the paninis being carefully and generously prepared prior to serving. The food was hot and tasty and reasonably priced, with prompt and efficient service. Surroundings were clean,what more can be asked of a café? Well done to all.

On the walk into York from the premier inn up the road. Delicious bacon or sausage toasted sandwich (I went twice!). I'm a coffee snob and I think the coffee is probably the best I've tasted. I should have asked what their beans were.

Looking for a late lunch, we happened to stop here. So glad that we did. It is small and very cosy. The Bacon toasties have a loads of bacon, probably the best that I have tasted. The homemade scones and cakes are fresh and truly delicious. The coffee and hot chocolate was great tasting. The Chef/server was very pleasant and chatty. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting York.

We popped into here for breakfast, i wasnt hungry so just had toast (which was actually lovely with a decent amount of butter on it). Wifey had cheese on toast which was freshly made and the coffee's we had were really nice.The chef/server/cleaner/waiter was happy and friendlyI would recommend this place for a snack / light lunch and coffee at anytime....

Visited the café on Low Ousegate for a quick "shopping lunch" last week with my sister. We both had sandwiches that were freshly made with excellent ingredients and tasted delicious. The coffee was also great quality, and we both very much enjoyed our lunch. The service we received was fast and friendly, and prices were extremely reasonable. Will without a doubt be visiting again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!

Lovely, really lovely.2 coffee, Gluten free cake, full fat for me.£7.50 One man in the shop , very friendly and full of useful local knowledge.Coffee was a nice coffee, full of flavour and not at all bitter , really nice coffee

Nipped in for a coffee and toastie with my better half.Great food, great service. Toilets could be better but not a problem.

This place is about location: in the main pedestrian street of York it has outside tables from which you can watch the busy world go by. A few tables inside in front of the serving counter. Very reasonable selection of teas and coffee and cakes. Service ok too.

Popped in for a quick sandwich. Very clean inside and very polite staff. Reasonable choice if sandwiches, all made freshly to order.Would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a quick snack.

I had bells of york recommended by a friend.The food was lovely but was very disappointed how grubby it looked and put me off my food abit! The guy serving was very friendly but kept scratching his head and went out the side door and had a cig with someone on the market and didn't wash his hands when returning.so over all they let themselves down really because the food was lovely!

We actually passed by this little gem on the way to Pret a Manger which is pretty much next door... Thankfully we decided against going to the well known one and went back to Bells of York. Ordered a bacon sandwich and coffee twice for a very reasonable £4 each. All I will say is the coffee was a perfect cup and a good size... But the bacon sarnie! absolutely perfect crispy streaky bacon...Brown toasted top quality bread...and 4 sachets of sauce! 2 tomato and two brown. Not that's great service.Don't bother with the standard chain coffee shops... Get yourself to this little gem! You won't regret it I promise!

I can't recommend Bell's of York highly enough. Extremely reasonably priced, good choice of sandwiches and hot and cold snacks and cakes, staff can't do enough for you. Perfect place for a rest and refreshment whatever the weather. Quite small inside but worth the squeeze!

Popped in here for a tea and coffee,also had a toasted teacake and a scone,service was very quick and food and drinks very tasty,will defiantly return on next visit to York.

It is surprising how you can wander around a town of eating places and not find what you are looking for! We just wanted soup and roll for lunch, and came upon this little café. Only a small amount of indoors seating, but our carrot soup with buttered bread was just right. The lady in charge was very friendly and helpful. The only downside for us was the noise of the coffee machine and customer service, magnified in the small space. Just like a bell tower!

Have visited here a few times and have always found the service good.Serve a good coffee and have a good selection of cakes.Limited seating inside but there is outside seating which is very popular in the warmer weather.

Popped in for a quick bite to eat and a cuppa food was served quick and was gorgeous Would highly recommend

I believe there are two of these cafes in York, one of them being in the centre, near the Shambles, but went to the other for breakfast before 'doing the tourist thing'. I had cheese of toast and my husband had the breakfast panini. Both were served with a smile. The cafe was clean and comfortable. Lovely POT of tea too, without paying the inner city prices. Worth a visit.

Located on a corner by the market this great little place was beyond our expectations.We stopped of for a mid morning snack and warm up. The cafe seats approximately 8 to 10 and also seemed a popular take away.We ordered coffee and Easter lemon cake and a tea with scone. All was delivered quickly.The tea was Yorkshire tea, with teabag so it could be brewed to your personal taste and the coffee was good and strong and tasted freshly ground. The lemon cake was very good, light and flavoursome. The scone was also light and tasty. Very impressed with this little gem!

Spending the day in York and looking for a reasonable lunch and came across Bells. We had a bacon toastie and tea for £4.00. Thought this was really good value compared to other restaurants in the area. There was plenty of bacon in our toastie and the staff were extremely pleasant. There are only a limited number of tables inside (more outside but as it was a cold day we didn't opt for this), but we had no problem sitting ourselves down.Would certainly recommend this to anyone looking for a quick meal in York and good to support independent stores.

Stopped whilst working for a quick cake and cuppa - quick service and great cake, staff friendly and welcoming

Stopped off at the cafe whilst on. Business visit to York. Had homemade cake n coffee and sat outside in the winter sun. Breakfast, cakes n scones and stinks in offer. Staff very pleasant and accommodating. Would certainly recommend.

We found this place a few years ago and have been regular customers ever since! Great coffee, paninis and cake. Only downside is not accepting card payments.

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Called in whilst meeting up with family in York we had tried a couple of establishments but didn't like the atmosphere, so we were pleasantly surprised to get a table for the 5 of us.We ordered the triple sandwich for a couple of us and a soup and sandwich for the other three, all were fresh made and the soup homemade and sumptuous was excellent.All washed down with teas and coffee all freshly made and tasty.Would recommend this for a sit in or takeout all looked beautiful, Oh and the lemon drizzle cake was the best I've ever had.

Just had an awesome lunch at Bells of York. Amazing food at amazing prices. Is definitely worth a visit if you are visiting York and want lunch.

Delicious soups, I had a lovely soup and turkey sandwich.the staff were really helpful and the café was really clean and cheerful. A nice break in a long day.

Delicious coffee and cake served by Mark at 'Bells Of York'.Excellent, friendly service and much better than Betty's!!

Very nice Panninis and sandwiches and coffee. Very efficient . Can sit out or take away (which) is cheaper . But good value as sit in .

I regularly visit Bells as we work at an office nearby. I have never eaten in but can certainly recomend their takeaway sandwiches. In particular the Sausage and cheese melt with tomato relish.. well worth a try. The staff are all lovely, I was served today by a relatively new starter who like the rest of the staff is already doing her best to provide great service.

This is a regular coffee shop of mine as you cant beat the friendliness and fayre. Clean, comfortable, centrally located - just on Ouse Bridge - and now it has been painted outside it has a very inviting frontage. The inside has had a bookcase added, which makes it look more welcoming and there are always papers and magazines to read. Great loyalty card for those who are returning.The staff are friendly and efficient, just one small point to one member of staff, it is polite to put the change in the customers hand!Parliament Street branch is also well run and staff are always friendly, polite and efficient. Seats not as comfy but you can sit outside and enjoy the sunshine and watch the world go by as you eat/drink.Well worth a visit.I have always found this establishment to be very welcoming to all and nothing is too much trouble. Never feel rushed either, which is one of the positive reasons I return.

Great choice of food with very pleasant staff and great service. I had the southern fried chicken wrap and it was very filling and good value for money. Nice clean surroundings.

The food is always excellent here. Always fresh and tasty. Great place for lunch while in town.I have also used Bells for business lunches. They never let us downPlenty of food. Good selection and popular with all delegates.

had a brilliant lunch today - good service-lovely food and nice and pleasant place. Also it was very reasonable -worth it -very worth it

Visited here last weekend and ordered 2 coffees, a bacon butty and a toasted tea cake. We sat outside as we had the dog, but soon realised we had been over charged by £1.75. I politely approached one of the male waiters who said he was too busy to look into it. He then told me I should have worked out the cost while I was at the counter (he did not provide me with a receipt). He said he would try to look into it if he had time. His manner was quite abrupt and he seemed put out. I went back to my table and waited but no one came so I approached another waiter and told him the problem. He was friendlier and went inside to deal with it. Then the original waiter came out and said "how much do you think you've been over charged by then?" He gave us £1 and said again that we should have checked the total before leaving the till. He really made out it was our mistake which left us feeling quite annoyed. We always visit Bells of York when in York and have done for years, but sadly we will now find somewhere else to have a coffee.

Wonderful coffee and cake served by hard working and friendly staff. We were on a flying visit to York and desperate for some good coffee, we weren't disappointed. It was nice to be treated as a valued customer.

what a super little place this is ,called in while out sightseeing on a busy Saturday afternoon .great place we got a window table fab for watching the world go by .they do a great coffee and cake deal . we were made to feel welcome and not rushed at all. We will certainly be calling back thanks

Me and my partner called here for a cuppa and a scone, the staff are really friendly and very helpful, the service was second to none, and the price very competitive, i will not hesitate to call here again..keep up the good work guys..!!

Visited on a recent trip to York. The service was absolutely fantastic and it is clear the staff get along with one another well. Definitely excellent value - the food was delicious! Managed to find a space easily. Definitely worth paying a visit if you're in the area!

I first came here one Saturday with the family looking for somewhere convenient and reasonably priced and was pleasantly surprised by both price and how tasty the food was. I have been back since and on Monday had the best club sandwich I have ever had. The coffee is also amazing and the service friendly. Against some very stiff competition close by on Parliament Street this little gem stands out. I'll be back for sure.

Used this café for a few years now, both branches are excellent. Great banter, top service, good food and coffee. Comfy seating and free paper and magazines to read in Ouse Bridge branch. Never feel rushed if I linger to read or chat with friends. Friendly staff in both venues and outside seating at Parliament Street branch.Eat/drink in or take out, also provides outside catering. Order at the counter and order served to your table. Range of seating and tables, clean and comfortableA big thank you to owners and staff for the excellent service you provide-long may you continue-more people need to support this local café.

A very small lunchtime and tea place, fantastic service, it looks as though it is owned by one person. Small selection of the usual food.

This one was on Low Ousegate just up from Yates.Simple soup and sandwich combo and a coffee each for £15. Fresh food, nice staff in clean surroundings.Pick up free wifi connection from the O'Neill's pub next door!

Called in for midday snack, very small but nice, Coffey good, my wife had soup of the day, very nice I had Christmas Panini very tasty and a good price, just needs a bit more space.

Popped into this cafe to get away from the crowds; it is a surprisingly large cafe located just next to Ouse bridge at the bottom of micklegate.Treat myself to a toasted sandwich with salad on the side and a Christmas special ameretti hot chocolate (which was amazing!). Staff are lovely and nothing is too much trouble. I would very much recommend this cafe to everyone in York; I very much like to support local businesses and this cafe rivals those high street coffee shops we are all too familiar with.

Had quick stop here whilst shopping in York. The seat is mixed, a combination of soft squishy sofas and table and chairs, in a variety of sizes. We chose a round table to the rear away from the door (a bit draughty with people coming in and out). We ordered a 'special' hot chocolate which came with cream and chopped caramel shortbread and it was delicious. We also ordered a decaff coffee and a toasted teacake to share. The scones didn't look home-made so steered clear of those! The drinks were hot and steaming and a real warmer on a cold day. The teacake was thick and loaded with fruit. Only downside, not enough butter although I'm sure we could have asked for more, just didn't like to make a fuss. On the whole a good reasonably priced drink stop and will call again.

Visited here looking for a quick breakfast snack, and we wasn't disappointed, a lovely bacon sandwich with plenty of bacon and a big mug of tea, perfect. The guy who served us was so friendly and chatty, we would love to go back, great customer service

Popped in for a drink to kill some time don't like going to the chain stores the coffee and hot chocolate were lovely and well priced service was great the gentleman that served us was polite and helpful. Would definitely return.

Centrally located, comfortable seating, good tea, cake and sandwiches, efficient service. Would come back

Stopped off for afternoon tea, having spent the afternoon walking around the town. Good service and very good cake. You would not be disappointed

Our familiy of 4 were in York on vacation. We found this corner shop by coincidence and chose to go there for breakfast. Surely didn't regret it. Wonderful toast, tea bread, scones etc, great coffee and rich hot chocolate with cream and marshmellows. Friendly service and not much waiting time before our food was served. Will go there again tomorrow before heading home. Can absolutely recommend it!

The staff were friendly and the service was quick. The drinks were quite reasonably priced and the people I were with commented on how nice their coffee and green tea were. However, I found that the milkshakes were very small in size and were overpriced for what you got. I would probably visit again if I was in York.

Great food and service in the centre of York giving great atmosphere a really treat for a coffee or light lunch.

Had a great coffee here sat in Parliament St in the sun, the snacks and cake were also great. Nice and clean with friendly staff, I will call again. Forget the chains here is a good independant cafe, with another on High Ousegate.

Thank you to the reviewer who commented that Bells was better than pret, we went to the other Bells on lower ouse gate and it was fantastic. Good quality food at a reasonable price, I can recommend the paninis. The staff are very friendly and helpful, not minding children who take ages to make up their minds and then offering to make up half portions. The whole place is clean and tidy, smells like newly painted upstairs, with comfy chairs and plenty of light. You can even use the wifi from o neills next door! All round a great spot for a hearty snack at breakfast or lunch.

Popped in to this little cafe for a quick bite to eat after a recommendation from a friend got to say was best panini I have ever had, chose the meat feast was cram packed with chicken,bacon,tomatoes, chorizo and cheese had it with a latte fantastic value for money at £5.50, the staff were really friendly,service was very quick would highly recommend a visit you won't be disappointed !

Lovely little cafe right in the centre of york! We had one of the best coffees ever and a really nice panini for only 5.50! Then another coffee and piece cake for just £3 . they were delicious ! Highly recommended. very friendly staff too, best customer service we have come across in york .

We popped in for a cup of tea seeing there were free tables. It was a great place to recharge our batteries and had a good view of everyone going by. Has outside tables too. Great cup of tea and the food menu looked really good too.

Right in the middle of York, Bells of York does not really catch your eye. But if you walk in and take a chance, you will be surprised to find some really good sandwiches and coffee. We had a lovely breakfast sitting out on their tables and the experience was made even better by an impromptu brass band performance right in the middle of the square.

Very friendly staff and excellent value for money. Fell upon this place by chance as feeling very hungry and not sure where to go. Best accident ever! Food is absolutely delicious and very filling. Highly recommended.

Was walking in Parliament Street near to lunch time and I noticed a solitary table that was free outside the café on the pavement. We decided to sit down and have a bite to eat in the glorious sunshine. Both my wife and I had a Panini and I can honestly say that the Panini I had was the nicest Panini I have ever had. It was full of ingredients including good quality chicken and it was really and tasty and was delightful. We rested for about fifteen minutes and enjoyed really good food on a glorious summer day.