Cafe at No 12 in York

Quite small and unassuming from the outside, but a big welcome and big flavours inside. The freshest high quality ingredients and care taken with every dish. Thanks for brekkie this morning!

What a little gem! Best bacon and egg butty I've had for a long time. My husband had avocado and smoked salmon on toast. Everything was fresh, delicious and excellent quality. Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere. Would definitely come again.

Lovely, friendly staff. Absolutely delicious food, all cooked on site and lots of choice. Reasonably priced for the size and deliciousness! Very much recommended!

Lovely cafe and friendly staff! Their avocado toast is amazing!

A few months ago, I had a coffee that was OK. More recently, I was asked to put away my laptop, which I understand given the small seating area and the sign on the door. However, the other day I visited with my daughter, and after sitting down and ordering, I was told we had only 10 minutes to finish because the table was reserved. There was no "reserved" sign, so this felt a bit unfair. After this expirience I received a nice reply from the owner, with the option to have a call to look into this, Thanks !!! 😊 this means a lot

I don’t say this lightly but these lovely folk do the best avocado / egg on toast I’ve had! No idea what they do to it, but it’s insanely good and shouldn’t be legal! Lovely cafe vibe, not pretentious, just a place you can come and enjoy good food and coffee. If you’re based in a hotel nearby, skip the hotel breakfast and head here instead. Cheaper, tastier and healthier. A real gem.

Gorgeous fresh food, will definitely be back when we are next in the area.

Absolutely lovely local café. Always a friendly welcome from Katherine and the team, amazing food and the menu always has great seasonal specials. Really dog friendly - great to pop in after a walk on the Knavesmire. This place has been a favourite spot of mine for years.

Great cafe! Food was lovely and delivered quickly, staff were lovely and friendly too. We’ll be back! :)

I can’t say enough goods things about cafe number 12. This has been my go-to spot for my lunch break. The coffees are amazing, along with the sweet treats and I definitely recommend the cheese scone. Staff are also always super friendly and welcoming!x

Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Lovely food and drinks. One of my favourite cafe’s in York.

Cute little Cafe with great service and homemade goodies.

Wonderful place, lovely people who make sure to make you feel welcome. Dog friendly, book swap shelf and good vibes! Great food too! Perfect for after a walk on the racetrack

Very friendly staff good food strongly recommend.

Lovely coffee and service. They love dogs .. It does exactly what is says on the tin

Thanks again Catherine and Katrina Great food and a friendly atmosphere See you again soon

A place that has a wall of their frequent dogs is a place we definitely enjoyed visiting! Right across from the hotel we stayed at on our visit we discovered this little cafe. Be prepared to enjoy the outside sitting as the inside is small and Cosy at certain times of the day. The staff was super friendly and food was delicious. We loved meeting some of the locals and their pups at breakfast. Definitely do not pass up stopping in and grabbing a bite or coffee.

Great Coffee, Lovely Food, Great atmosphere! Love the dog wall of all the regular dogs! Very tasty cakes and sweet treats

Great food and lovely people, parking available behind the shop also

The team are just lovely and it’s an essential place for us locals! The coffee and food is always good and they’re always good with the kids too. A favourite!

Friendly staff. Efficient and speedy service. Top bacon! Great coffee. Good value. Although we didn't have our pooch with us, dog-friendly too. Highly recommended.

Lovely cafe and delicious food. We'll come again :) x

I frequently visit for my morning coffee after the school run! The staff are always friendly and helpful.

Great coffee, sandwiches and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!

Great local cafe, lovely staff and coffee!

Always a pleasant visit - very pleased to have it as my local cafe to bring friends to when they visit!

I’m from York and my daily commute usually takes me past this place, I used to just drive past but always had the curiosity to try it out for myself but just didn’t. I decided one day to act upon the urging curiosity and stopped in for a bite and I’m glad I did, it was everything I’d imagined all those times I’d driven past. I visit now at least three times a week because it’s the consistency that appeals to me, the food and coffee are consistently good and very reasonably priced, the atmosphere is consistently warm and welcoming. The staff here are really what makes it consistent though, you will feel welcome if you visit here; guaranteed ! Oh and they’re dog friendly, well-behaved pooch’s get a nice picture on the wall too :) Food options are a plenty, non-dairy alternatives are available as well as other dietary requirements being catered for. Little gem of a place, very convenient, I’m telling you; if you’re driving past like me being curious just go in and see for yourself.

Lovely friendly local cafe, who are making my 'usual' the minute I walk through the door, a reflection on their excellent customer service. Cosy space, with a selection of kids books to keep little ones entertained. Always a variety of gorgeous dogs around to pet too!

Fabulous local cafe with friendly staff and great food.

I come in every week for a yummy avocado on toast, lovely cafe. Always consistent and there is parking too which is essential.

Love it here and couldn’t ask for a better local!

Fantastic coffee, fantastic food and fantastic staff! Couldn't recommend enough!

A great place. Staff are always friendly and the food/ coffee is excellent. Highly recommend.

café number 12 in York on Ta Road is best coffee just so lovely and welcoming and friendly. My dog Coco absolutely loves it. Don't even get me started on the food. It's all home-made and it's absolutely stunning.

Visited the UK from Sydney, Australia, while in York we found Cafe at no 12. Highly recommend this place for breakfast. I ordered the Chilli Avo toast with eggs, which was delicious, I had to go back the next day to order it again, 10/10. The owner was very friendly and I loved the cosy space.

Just had the most wonderful breakfast from this cafe. We arrived slightly earlier than opening time but she was happy to let us come in. Great menu & food was outstanding. Very friendly service. Will most definitely visit again next time we are here :)

Absolute banging cafe🔥😎food was spot on, portion ideal..cafe it's self clean & tidy. The staff there are very welcoming🙂 best wishes for the future 😉👍

Lovely staff, great food with lovely ingredients

A lovely cafe, always a friendly welcome good coffee and great food with delicious cakes. Dog friendly. Highly recommend trying this super little cafe!⭐️

Always a pleasure to stop off here, it is a brilliant community asset. A warm welcome awaits from Katherine and team when dropping into Cafe at No12. Excellent coffee and counter top treats to delight any sweet- toothed customer. However, for me nothing can beat the avocado with chilli crunch and a side of fresh tomato!

Lovely breakfast and attentive staff

Great breakfast. Friendly service. Car park at rear.

Coffee is much improved in recent times. Good quality food and healthy options. Takeaway lunch feels a bit expensive for the portion size.

Amazing food and coffees, ideal location when staying at the Marriott across the road. We visited 3 times across our stay as we enjoyed it so much. Granola Bowl was brilliant, and the Halloumi flatbread special of the day was amazing and fast service!

My partner and I had breakfast here. The avo and chilli toast with eggs tasted fantastic. Also, the breakfast sandwiches hit the spot. Carolina, Katherine, and Shannon were really friendly and helped us with questions about the area.

Cozy cafe serving great looking food and coffee. Has a nice clean toilet with baby changing facilities.

I was told in a very rude manner by a waitress that I wasn’t able to use my laptop. I’ve been coming to this cafe for years as I drop my son off at preschool down the road. They’ve lost a good customer.

Lovely little cafe just outside the City of York in England

Good place to have a quick breakfast. Staff friendly, food tasty

Beautiful little cafe near to York racecourse. I had the granola- this bowl seemed to never end!! Lovely help yourself to water stand and free parking nearby.

A fine and delicious breakfast at a small cosy place. Very glad we didn’t take the hotel breakfast and walked around the corner to eat here.

Stayed at hotel across the road where breakfast (when stayed before) is buffet style, expensive and manic. So we hopped over the road and had a delicious freshly made breakfast with drinks. my husband said it’s one of the best coffees he’s had. We’ll defo go there again when next in York

Stayed at hotel across the road again where breakfast (when we’ve stayed there before) is buffet style, expensive and manic. So hopped over to the cafe and had a freshly prepared hot breakfast, which was all delicious. My husband said it as one of the best coffees he’s had anywhere. Service friendly and welcoming.

Lovely Cafe! A group of 7 of us popped in on Sunday afternoon and managed to get some seats outside. Food was delicious

Such a lovely cafe to stop after a walk, and dog friendly! 🐕 💓

Delicious BLT and bacon and egg butty with, most importantly, a vey good cup of tea. Very friendly staff too. Love the fact it is super dog friendly.

Ordered mocha, hot chocolate, brownie and cookie. Really nice and good price. Overall great service Thank you

Delicious gut-health friendly food. Lots of choice and home-baked treats (blackberry orange loaf perfect and not too sweet). Yummy avocado sourdough chilli toast with seeds and amazing grilled halloumi (perfectly cooked). Cater for vegans with oat milk alternative. Service by Katherine (the owner) and Jack was exceptional - very friendly, genuine and kind. Hope to visit again soon!

I really hesitate to write this review as I have never written a negative review before. I have visited this cafe many times and usually found the service fine but today the cafe staff were very rude and told me off for studying. I didn't think it would be an issue as it wasn't busy, I was only the third customer in the cafe. I made sure to buy a coffee and food as I was in the cafe a hour and a half plus I used my own data. I am honestly so disappointed as it's my local cafe and I now feel like I am no longer welcomed.

So glad we stumbled across this little gem! So lovely sitting outside in the sunshine ☀️ We ordered the avo and chilli toast and added extras - what gorgeous flavours and presented beautifully! The homemade lemonade was so refreshing, perfect for a warm day. Wonderful, friendly service too. Thank you - we’ll definitely be back!

I visited York for a couple of days and had my breakfasts at this cafe. It was so yummy and delicious, it debunks the idea that English food is bland and boring. Not true at all, specially their crispy chilli avocado sourdough toast with fried eggs, crispy bacon and grilled halloumi cheese. Tastes divine.

I visite York for a couple of days and ate my breakfasts at this cafe. It was so tasty and delicious that it debunks the idea that English food is bland and boring. Not true at all, specially their crispy chilli avocado sourdough toast with fried eggs, crispy bacon and grilled halloumi cheese. Tastes just divine …

50p for hot water! Really??? You charge £5 for bacon on one slice of toast. Greedy just dies not cut i Chairs are like metal cutters in your back. Not even comfortable seating and insufficient table space. Basic conditions and money making (sorry grabbers)

What a fantastic little cafe. Popular with local residents. Very friendly; the food and coffee was lovely. I discovered this cafe for breakfast after staying the night at the Delta Marriott over the road. Will come again the next time I'm visiting York. We especially loved the cute Doggy customer photo wall

Place to eat with your dog 🐕. Really lovely cafe to dine in. We stopped here as we made our way to our hotel in York. Friendly staff and food was yum 😋

Lovely place, dog friendly, excellent quality food and coffee. Definitely a friendly and warm welcome.

Lovely. Friendly & cosy environment for friends to chat over tea or coffee & lunch too. It's ideal when going shopping locally to pop in & relax over a drink & snack there. Recommended highly for everyone who likes a nice cost place I visit often & simply just love it ..

We had a delicious family breakfast in here. Lovely staff, great breakfast, quickly served, reasonably priced. There's outside seating too, if the weather is good. Highly recommended. Nothing not to like!

Quick service with a smile and a lovely bacon bap to start a day in York. We went back the next day for a great breakfast that was half the price of our hotel across the road, would definitely recommend.

I loved the hot chocolates and lovely fruit scones and pastries are always gonna be great. And it’s always gonna be a 5/5.

Nice place and staff shame the capachno wasn't very hot.

Very friendly service, all cakes home made and delicious. Reasonable prices, recommended!

Best smashed avocado on sourdough I have ever tasted. Came with a fried egg as requested but the pumpkin seeds and chilli oil gave it a kick and a crunch that was undeniably delicious. It looked beautiful too. Teamed with a creamy oatmilk flat white, well priced, clearly all made by somebody who cares. And to think I nearly went to Starbucks!

Nice place to come in from the rain, nice hot chocolate and snacks. But small but adds to the charm.

Such a lovely little cafe! We have visited many times for coffee, brunch and lunch and would highly recommend. Always great service, tasty food and treats. A true independent local gem!

Lovely food and service. Staff do great to remain patient with some real fusspot customers

Lovely little cafe with great food, coffee and service. Nothing was too much trouble for our indecisive family of four. Really enjoyed our build-a-breakfasts - quality, fresh ingredients - bacon sandwich and croissant. Very good lattes too. And good value. Thank you!!

Absolutely beautiful breakfast me and my 2 daughters had here this morning on our 2 night stay in York for my daughters Christmas treat

Lovely cute little cafe on Tadcaster road which I visited for the first time last week. Only had a coffee but the cakes looked very good, so we'll have to try one next time. Good friendly service too.

Fantastic !!!! So much energy and perfection put into the food!! We were crazy but the new Google Breakfast was the best breakfast the lady ever has eaten xx

Been a few times now. Good butties and staff absolutely spot on. Would recommend 👍

We are on Holiday from Australia and found this little cafe the day before we flew home, I just wish we had found it sooner because we would have gone there every single day. It’s on Tadcaster Road just a couple of kilometres outside of York City centre near the racecourse. During our visit we have been to several cafes during our stay and cafe 12 beats all off them hands down. The owner and her staff are very friendly, they interact with all their customers on a personal level whether you are having a take away or dining in. We had breakfast there which was excellent. I’m a barista in Australia and being a coffee snob I know what a good coffee should taste like, at Cafe 12 it’s the first coffee I’ve had while being in England which is up to my very high standards and expectations!! everywhere else I’ve been the coffee has been nasty!!! The beans they use are very good quality but may I had its not just the beans it’s how the barista makes it!! Their Batista is obviously and a very good barista which are very hard to come by! I would definitely employ him without a doubt. If you live in England or if you are just visiting I would highly recommend that you pay them a visit!!!!

Cafe no. 12 is an Oasis of a brunch spot. Top quality ingredients , delicious build your own brunch, super kind staff and excellent service. Sat outside in November under pagoda after a autumnal golden leaved knavesmire walk. Very recommended.

Once again, we indulged in the perfect weekend pit-stop today at Cafe at No. 12 - a long and leisurely 'Build Your Own Breakfast' brunch in the sun, savouring delicious, healthy, locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients, served promptly by the friendly and welcoming team who were obviously enjoying their work. This has become a regular weekend treat, and this lovely place serves up the perfect tonic every time - highly recommended!

Just popped in for a nice coffee, always love coming to Cafe 12.

Absolutely stunning cafe, food amazing, service wonderful. The staff are really on it with allergens but worked with me so I could enjoy what I wanted. The food was sublime and really reasonably priced. Absolutely would come back if in the area, it's a beautiful cafe with amazing food. The place is clearly loved by locals with regulars treated like family. Could not fault this place. Thank you!

Great little cafe with inside and outside seating. Really nice Sunday breakfast with good choice and swift service. Good coffee

Food and coffee excellent, lovely people, staying at the hotel opposite where the breakfasts cannot compete. A great find.

Great food. Trad and novel, but all very tasty and good value.

Ordered a takeaway bacon & egg sandwich asking for a well done egg. Yoke dripped all over my van steering wheel, causing me to have to pull over. I fed this back to the proprietor lady, who's response was 'that's the way I serve them' ??? I ordered Jam on toast as a takeaway, got back in my van. and found that I had to spread the butter and jam on myself, incredulous, I fed this back to the lady proprietor, who asked me not to come back. Businesses that don't listen to feedback, usually fail...

What a lovely little spot for breakfast. We stayed at the hotel opposite but wanted a more reasonably priced breakfast. This place was perfect. Friendly staff, yummy food served quickly and just what we needed to fuel a day in York one day and a family wedding the next. Highly recommended! :)

Stopped for a late breakfast before travelling home from York. We both had the cooked breakfast with thick toast, washed down with several cups of steaming tea. The food was spot-on, especially the bacon and sausage, as well as reasonably priced. We sat outside under the gazebo, which the council were intending to be removed. The owner asked if we would object to the councils intentions, which we happily did. Pleased to see the council have seen sense!

Having read the great reviews before coming, we were certainly not disappointed and most definitely agree with everything written by others. We were up against the clock with one of our party having a train to catch. Service was excellent and the quality of food superb. We had a granola bowl, full English, smashed avocado and salmon, and a bacon roll - all delicious! Would recommend it all!

Found this delightful little cafe a few hundred metres from the holiday inn we were staying at. Only went once for breakfast but was impressed. The service was pleasant and quick. The coffee was very agreeable and my salmon snd crushed avocado on sourdough was very fresh and tasty. Some reviewers think it’s a tad pricy but I found it similar to places all over York do no complaints from me. I liked the outside seating area but it was full when we got there. Surprising seeing there was roadworks almost directly opposite the cafe.

This is a wonderful cafe with the most delightful owner and staff ~ they couldn’t be more friendly helpful and welcoming It’s like being in someone’s home it is so cosy and comfy The food is all homemade and such delicious original flavours I couldn’t rave about this joyous cafe more It is a must and I will be going back for more Thank you 💫

Excellent local cafe, Oscar always loves the dog treats! The toasties are a favourite of ours and the chai lattes are always amazing!

Popped in for a coffee to take away before taking the dog for a walk round the racecourse. They had oat milk as a dairy alternative which was great. The service was quick and the staff were really friendly! I'll definitely be back for the baked stuff at some point as it all looked great!

We was staying in the holiday inn by the race course and we popped in to cafe number 12 and both had a full English the food was amazing and it well & truly sorted our hangover out. Brilliant service and the staff where so friendly if we come back to York again will definitely be going back there

Dropped in for lunch and what a gorgeous little spot with a varied menu and cakes to die for. We had Roast Pork, Apple sauce and stuffing sandwich and Cheese toasties with pickle and salad on crisp sour dough bread. Hot chocolate and cappuccinos that...

Me and my family frequent this cafe quite regularly and we always thoroughly enjoy it. The cakes (and particularly the Anzac cookies) are AMAZING and the breakfasts and lunches are made with tasty, fresh, quality (sometimes home-grown) produce. The staff are friendly and always willing...