Bennett's Cafe & Bistro in York

Lovely place, lovely staff and amazing food, very delicious will come again 100%

We had scones. All good. Nice cafe.

I think we picked the dullest cafe in York . No special coffees, hot chocolate or milkshakes, soggy ginger biscuits. No for me I’m afraid

We had been to York on a bus trip. At the end of the day we stopped off here for afternoon coffees. The coffee was good. Only 1 draw back toilets are up 2 lots of stairs. 3 of us use sticks, so it was very difficult for us going up the stairs.

This was a lovely cafe that gave us welcome refuge from the rainy weather. We had the most delicious hot chocolate and parkin cake. Fantastic location too. Would really recommend.

This place is perfectly located, right in front of the Minster, offering a lovely view. I got a really warm welcome from the waitress, and everyone there was super friendly. I had a mocha, and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve ever had—smooth and rich, just perfect. Between the friendly service and the great location, I’d definitely recommend stopping by.

One of my favourite places in York. Always welcoming. Great place to watch the people walking by in the shadow of the minster.

What a lovely place, very efficient friendly waitresses, good service, great location. I just had tea and crumpets, crumpets were £3 but there were 2 of them so given this cafe's prime location i thought that was very good value for money

This was a real find in the city centre. Not a large menu (which is usually a good sign) and everything was done perfectly, all at very reasonable prices. Coffee was also good. Add to that the very friendly service and we were able to sit outside with our dog (on a lead) and watch the world go by, we thoroughly enjoyed our lunchtime visit.

I had a lovely hot chocolate and asked for a piece of Parkin. Unfortunately what they called Parkin is in fact. Gingerbread it had a lovely taste and texture . When I said it wasn't Parkin the waitress said she knew and I pointed out it was Gingerbread she said it wasn't traditional Parkin . I make Parkin a traditional Yorkshire recipe that one of my friends great aunt made . So I know it's made with golden syrup,treacle ,porridge oats ,butter , flour and sugar. And contains no ginger .

The lemon drizzle cake was delicious

An ideal place to visit for lunch in the heart of York. With spectacular views of the Minster whilst you eat and friendly staff, this hidden gem is not one to miss. The prices are very reasonable and the quality of food is superb. I would certainly recommend you to visit at any time of the year.

Today I ordered scones with cream and a proper pot of Yorkshire Tea. I must say, the service and taste were far superior to my experience at Betty's. The staff were delightful. Will come back! Price is fair. Good location and high quality food!

Excellent service and location!

what I ordered was a simple ham & cheese toastie... you don't expect a lot from that. But it was so well executed, and delicious! Great quality proper roast ham, all ingredients in the right proportions, evenly toasted, and must have had butter brushed on before toasting because you could taste that. So simple, nothing to hide behind, no bells and whistles, but totally satisfying and carefully, thoughtfully done. Really great experience. Not surprised it was so busy!

Could be a nice coffee shop, the service and staff are nice but the noise level is unbelievable, the coffee machine is the loudest I ever heard and one of the staff clattered carelessly with cutlery. We didn't stay long...

On arrival in York for the day we popped in here,for brunch,We were seated straight away inside,and asked for our drink and food order,I had a delicious milkshake and a bacon sandwich,My sandwich was just ok,as I found the bacon on the dry side,but I ate most of it as I was hungry.Two things I wasn't happy about and that the ladies toilet was in a dirty state,the grime around the inside latch cubicle was disgusting and looked like the paintwork hadn't been cleaned for weeks..So I will not be returning,plus the man who served us with glasses on,not once looked into our faces when talking and never smiled once,I noticed he was like this with everyone he served,I think he should learn to be more polite and friendly to paying customers

The best scones in York! Sit outside and look directly at York Minster. With luck, you’ll be treated to the bells. The cafe is intimate and the service is excellent.

Terrible experience. Food was mediocre. Service was terrible. My husband had an accident in the cafe where the leg of his chair went down a large crack in the floor. He cut his hand and injured his back at no time was he asked if he was ok. We had to ask to be moved to another table on which I was told to watch for the hole in the floor. Customer service was terrible. I have contacted environmental health as the floor is unstable.

They couldn’t make me a simple ham & cheese sandwich. The waiter/ cashier / barista doesn’t speak English. The juice was good. Gluten free options

Best scone you can have. The cream and jam is a delicious too. The Tea is great too and the service is amazing. I will come back.

The coffee is fab and the Tiffin cake is delicious . The staff were so friendly, warm and attentive . The service was exceptional . Would highly recommend this place. Thanks again.

Friendly staff , good service and a great sausage and egg sandwich. Reasonably priced and excellent view of the Minster.

Super nice cafe. Food very tasty and perfect stop while sightseeing.

Called in here for an afternoon refresher in our walk round York. Very friendly staff. Good crumpets and scones. Taylors Lapsang was vey good, though originally we were offered Twinnings Lapsang, which actually isn’t Lapsang anymore. £28.40 for four was good value

Great food, I had the Yorkshire breakfast, friendly staff, great location, I will return, cheers.

The cafe location in the shadow of York Minster is delightful and the staff very friendly. However, the food is hugely overrated for what you get and the price you pay. My wife had a scone which was dry and pre buttered, which we've not seen before. I had a cheese and pickle sandwich on brown. The cheese looked and tasted like the processed variety in ordinary brown bread and smothered in Branston Pickle. Not good. I wouldn't recommend it. You also have to pay £2 for a mug of hot water, which quite honestly is a rip off.

Always choose Bennetts when meeting up with friends 😁 dog friendly and easy to find

Sat in the shadow of York Minster, wow what an amazing little place, the staff are very friendly and the food was amazing.

Short wait for a table, but very prompt, friendly service. Nice selection of teas, drinks and food. The scrambled eggs were very good and the scones were amazing!!

lovely place with a great view of the minster - lovely ambience, staff have always managed to fit us in despite being full, brilliant food x

Great café, right in front of York Minster, incredible view of the Cathedral. The scones were superb, still warm. The preserve was very good. Also had some parkin, which is basically a local ginger/spiced cake. The members of staff were very nice. The price was fair - great quality/price ratio. Recommended.

Wow. The best scone I've ever had (including Devon and Cornwall!). So big aswell. They're not stingy with cream and jam either. The staff are so lovely and polite. They're prompt and helpful.

Delicious scones with jam and cream. We'll be coming back when we're next in York. Friendly staff. Highly recommend it.

Lovely food, cosy relaxed atmosphere, lovely staff, thumbs up for me! 👍🏻

This coffee shop, was too close to the minister, hence price hike, plus selling filter coffee at Barista (ground coffee) prices. Was expecting something a bit bigger than a small bun 3 small split sausage and a few leave for £8.80. The best way to draw attention to anything or anywhere, is give a bad review. Every reader will go and try and say it was fantastic. A Bad Review is worth its weight in Gold. Look at the Bennett`s Cafe Business now.

Out sightseeing when stumbled across this little gem . Great staff, gluten free options which was wonderful. Very fresh produce and decent portions. Prices were really good in my opinion as felt alot of places are extremely pricey . Toilets are upstairs. cash and card payments. Definitely worth a visit, you will not be disappointed.

The worst experience I have ever had in a cafe. They apparently have a policy which did not allow me to share a pot of tea with my mum. It was extremely awkward and half of the pot which we paid for went to waste. Not at all sustainable and extremely wasteful, never mind the awkwardness. Definitely will not be recommending this cafe to anyone.

We went for lunch it was really nice pleasant service and tasty food will definitely visit again the location is excellent right near the minster great for people watching!!!

The cafe is harmoniously decorated and the music in the background went well with the decor and atmosphere in the cafe. It was piano music. Coffee, hot chocolate and tea were good. A piece of cake was good, but presented very carelessly. The female waiter was friendly but not attentive. Not all the tables in the small cafe were occupied. I wanted to pay for a long time, but the conditions never looked my way. I don't want to shout through the cafe that I want to pay, I find that extremely indecent. A couple two tables away could pay and the terms and conditions were passed to the couple six times: she asked what they wanted, brought the bill, got the payment terminal, etc. Her eyes never went to the other tables. As soon as the couple paid, she cleared their table and the table next to us. Not a glance in my direction. It was only when we started putting on our jackets and stood up that we were noticed and I was finally able to pay. I expect a condition to repeatedly scan and consciously look at its guests. This ensures that the guest is noticed and does not have to make his presence known by calling. Please look at your guests and let their eyes wander regularly from table to table. This should be possible in such a small restaurant.

Rude staff and very unhelpful. We came to York, visiting our son and girlfriend. After walking around for a few hours we decided a cup of tea and a cake was much needed. We walked past Bennetts and noticed two empty tables so we popped in and was told ‘everyone has just been seated’and there were no available tables. (even though most people were actually eating so they can’t of been just seated.)I did ask about the two empty tables, and if they were reserved the woman said ‘No and sorry we can’t help you’. She didn’t even say it in a nice manner, even one of the customers said to my husband ‘there was no need for that’. My son has lived in York for 5 years and has never experienced anything like this before. Thankfully all the other restaurants we visited were warm and welcoming.

Fabulous breakfast!! Amazing scrambled eggs, full English was delicious and the toast was awesome, coffee and fresh orange were lovely too!! We enjoyed it so much we went back the next day for cakes and coffee !

I ordered tea to warm up and the staff did not hide their emotions that I had ordered too little

Excellent breakfast, the bacon sausage and scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly A really nice atmosphere the staff were lovely and beautiful 🤩

Lovely people lovely place! Rebecca was our server and was so kind and so helpful!

Nice little cafe in the shadow of the minster

Lovely views and food. Shame we overheard racist comments made by staff.

A lovely eatery in the shadow of York Minster with a great view of the intersecting roads too. Staff are friendly & proficient. Food is lovely too. Well worth a visit for breakfast,lunch or cake and coffee!

Nice place to stop for coffee and a snack.

Really poor coffee. Location nice.

Great place to have a cup of coffee or drinks with a great view. Also the workers were very kind, truly such a great ambience

Staff: I would give six stars out of five! The two women were very friendly, lovely, and simply delightful. Food: We ordered a scone with cream and jam each! The best! It was yummilicous! Ambience: It was busy, but it was a “pleasant” kind of busy. The classical music was great, not too loud so, you can still have a conversation without having to shout. It was really nice! Definitely a must visit!

Lovely little cafè next to York Minster. It can get quite busy. We visited 2 years ago and it is still my favourite place to have a coffee and people watch. Top marks to the lovely staff

avoid at all costs if you don’t want to be ripped of,sandwich consisting of 2 slices of white bread with one cheese slice in and a bit branston,a scone with cream and jam and a cup of filter coffee for 2 people came to just under 29 pounds then they had the cheek to ask for a 2.40 service charge,they should be on rip off britain

Saw this place by off chance. The scrambled egg on toast was beautiful. I don't know what the coffee was but it was lovely too .

Prompt friendly service. Excellent menu. We had scrambled eggs and granary toast, nicely presented and good value for money. Good range of cakes on display and given its location opposite York Minster reasonably priced. Comfortable seating and friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic full English breakfast, lovely tea, and friendly staff. We had a great table next to the big window. Perfect for people watching.

Arrived and told to wait 5/10mins for table which was fine then two other sets of couples came to wait behind us. A table of four left and was cleared, we spoke with couple behind and then told waiter we were happy to share this table. He said"I told you this ones reserved" (? He didn't. ) And that he had told us to wait. We complained about the rudeness he then said he'd been running the place for 10 years and didn't need this. We left. Having worked myself in hospitality in much more demanding situations there is never any excuse for being rude to customer.

Popped in during our visit to the Christmas market for lunch, it was very busy but the staff were great, very organised & working flat out! Had sandwiches & mince pies with coffee & it was very good. Reasonably priced little place with lovely staff!

Left standing while there were 3 empty tables for 2 people. We were 3 which included an 87 year old who was worn out. Staff just ignored us. We had go to ask if we were waiting for a 3 table to come empty - despite they had just joined 2 tables for the group of 3 in front of us. There was room amd enough tables and chairs - will not venture there again.

This is the best cafe in York, absolutely peerless.

Great location, limited menu and slow service.

A perfect breakfast. I would highly recommend visiting this place. The food is of a very high quality yet reasonably priced. Simply fantastic

I went to York Christmas market today and popped in for a cup of tea and tea cake , the staff were very friendly and service was good . My main gripe is the ladies toilets , they are very dirty , the doors don’t look as though they have been cleaned in a very long time, and the stairs bannister rail is very tacky so obviously not cleaned either 😟 Sorry for this review but the toilets let you down .

After having a wander around the town for most of the morning, a cup of tea was required so we called into Bennetts. We were lucky enough to find another family leaving as we arrived so didn’t have to wait for a table. We had...

Excellent breakfast with family. Friendly service, great food in a bright clean cafe. We all had the breakfast rolls. Bacon well done as requested. Great quality and very well cooked. Perfect 😊

Some of the friendliest caring staff you will meet in York.. The 2 girls working in there on Friday gone, we’re just so warming and helpful to me, my wife and our little dog.

We absolutely loved our brekkie at Bennett’s. It was a perfect scenario of walking in to be seated in front of the window with a great view of the Minster and watching the world pass by on a beautiful Sunday morning. Service was excellent and the food was cooked to perfection. Another gem discovery in York.

We absolutely loved our brekkie at Bennett’s. It was a perfect scenario of walking in to be seated in front of the window with a great view of the Minster and watching the world pass by on a beautiful Sunday morning. Service was excellent and...

Tasty scone, jam and cream. Popped in for a coffee before visiting York Minster and were forced to have a tasty scone, jam and cream 😀. Busy, friendly cafe within walking distance of York Minster.

Having inadvertently booked ‘room only’ at our hotel, we were delighted to find this little gem by York Minster, superb location and the best bacon sandwich I’ve had in a very long time. Friendly service, will definitely return on our next trip to York.

The perfect place to rest your feet after walking round York. Great food and service.

The cafe was fairly busy. There was a lady with her well behaved dog on the table next to us. A female waitress firstly went outside for the dog water bowl for the dog and then stroked and petted it. Then she went to the...

There’s rude, and then there’s rude. This place was busy and people were just grabbing tables (in order) as they became available. Once seated, we were told we would have to wait five minutes to be seated (which didn’t make any sense). Basically, a host...

We stopped in on a Wednesday afternoon for tea and scones. What a lovely cafe! The service was excellent and the food delicious. From our table we watched the activity in front of Yorkminster. We also enjoyed listening to the music in the cafe. Later,...

Awful unfriendly staff. They were not helpful or accommodating so we left without having food or drinks. They were so rude they didn’t deserve our business.

Dined in for breakfast. Lovely place right near the minster and the old oak tree.

Awful dreadful attitude by staff, not accomodating at all. Walked in for a family lunch (4 of us). Was told we could wait outside despite there being numerous tables free, the staff did not seem to be willing to move 2 chairs to accommodate us....

My husband & I stopped here for breakfast, it was perfect ! Great location , lovely friendly staff and great service . I am recovering from bariatric surgery (10 weeks post op) so I have to be careful with what I eat , so I...

What an amazing place, food so good and server James was so funny, lovely friendly staff, James is an asset, made us all laugh and feel at easy and so welcome, will be back again when in the area.

We got off our tour bus to get some brunch. We had no knowledge of York so were pleased we found this lovely place. Food and drink were excellent and so were the staff. Clearly others shared our view as there were no empty tables...

The staff are very friendly and helpful and polite food excellent highly recommended next time we are in York definitely be visiting Bennetts cafe

Very nice the woman is very friendly she speaks scotch she is a scots and by, the minster very nice relax with a coca cola. Mc

Visited on Tuesday, felt as welcome as the gas bill. The blonde lady has to be the rudest waitress I have ever seen. Ignoring customers and very poor service. Customers where asking for the bill and she she just walked past. Most people went to...

I visited Bennett's today for the first time with my two son's. Is all I can say is wow! I am ceoliac and asked if they had gluten free cake, I ordered the gluten free brownie and it was amazing, my latte was lovely too, just a very smooth flavour not too strong. The service was excellent, all staff polite and friendly. Overall a very good experience, I would definitely recommend this café and I will be visiting again next time I am in York

The perfect location for breakfast prior to our visit to York Minster, the food and those working there just added to experience, we will certainly be returning there later this year. I would also like to recognise the the lady serving my wife and me,...

Popped in for "Elevenses" and had beautiful cream tea - scones, jam and clotted cream. Plenty of other things on the menu but we fancied a little bit of sheer indulgence and were not disappointed.

Went to have breakfast this morning and was turned away by staff saying that they were not open until 10 and we could not side outside and wait as they would be busy. Very rude. Clearly she did not deem us to be acceptable customers.

Lovely place right outside York minster

Love calling in here everytime we go to York. The food is amazing, especially the goats cheese salad. The service has always been nothing less than perfect. Friendly attentive and made to feel welcome. Prices are excellent for the quality of food you receive and the view, especially when sat outside is, well, you can't get any closer to the minster! Stunning views. Thank you Bennett's and we'll be back again soon

Yorkshire tea was good and so was my slice of parkin. Prompt service.

Great spot. Lovely staff and good food. However, the tearoom itself is wanting. Needs new furniture as too old and scruffy. Generally a little wanting.

This is a great place for lunch or a snack after visiting York Minster. We stopped in on a rainy day and had soup, sandwiches, tea, and scones. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the staff were very kind and friendly. If I lived in town...

Stopped off here (6/23) as a group of six after visiting Jorvik. Sat outside in the sun right in front of the Minster and we all had typically English afternoon snacks - crumpets, toasted teacakes or scone with cream and jam (that was mine) and of course a cuppa. All delicious and reasonably priced. Super-friendly staff too.

Lovely fresh sandwiches good menu, not far from York Cathedral. Fresh still warm scones.

Lovely cafe Coffee and cakes were very nice, staff friendly

Nice food with quick service. Clean and tidy.

Staff extremely rude and made me feel very uncomfortable during my time there. Will not be visiting again! Also the bathroom was filthy.

A lovely spot to people watch next to York Minster. The scones and the parkin were delicious and the staff were helpful and friendly.

A party of six of us popped in for a late breakfast and bless them the team couldn’t do enough for us, they moved tables together to accommodate us. The staff were polite but friendly and humorous and the breakfasts were lovely and great value...