Cafe at No 12 in York

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

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

Great breakfast. Friendly service. Car park at rear.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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...

Very cosy, welcoming cafe. Amazing freshly baked cakes. The staff were very polite. I will definitely be returning.

Lovely lunch and friendly staff today! Delicious bounty hot chocolate! Dog friendly too! Would definitely recommend and I’ll be going back!

The menu’s were difficult to read on the walls & items were expensive. The table hadn’t been wiped down after the previous customers & had to ask for it to be done. We ordered scones & cappuccino’s. The scones were dry & hard & the...

This little gem is just opposite the Delta Marriott hotel. The breakfast is lovely with fresh ingredients. The coffee is very good.

Very friendly people, good food Nothing too much trouble We called every morning for breakfast while staying locally cannot fault it

On our trip to york we found that fancy cafe. As we are origianl german speaking tourists, we were suprised to order in our mother language.

Make this cafe a must visit. Food outstanding and amazingly priced. Staff were really friendly and helpful and the atmosphere of the cafe was also friendly. Thank you Bailey for making our visit a really good one.

Having visited York for a week and staying at a nearby hotel, my wife and I came across the lovely spot on our second day of our holiday and ended up visiting it almost every day for the remainder of our stay. The build your...

This little gem is a perfect example of how local, independent businesses make York a better place. Great food, amazing cakes, and best of all, friendly smiles and excellent service. Thank you Jess for taking such good care of us 😊. See you soon ❤

Fabulous independent coffee shop serving delicious breakfasts and healthy lunches - this time we called in for lunch - the halloumi is to die for. Now tucking into the biggest piece of rocky road 😋 Our server Jess is full of smiles. A perfect lunchtime...

We were early for Goddards (National Trust) garden opening so stopped by for a hot drink in the sunshine on a Sunday morning. It was quite busy which is a good advert - lots of people having breakfast. We enjoyed our drinks in the sunshine.

This is our local cafe and we drop by regularly. The coffee and food are delicious, the atmosphere is very cozy, and the staff are lovely and friendly (thanks Jess!). My 5 year old and I regularly reads the books they have available to patrons....

As a certified ‘coffee addict’ my first shout out for this cafe has to be for the consistently fabulous coffee you get here! Having recently moved back to York, I couldn’t have been happier to find this lovely cafe and little hub of the community....

Such a lovely cosy cafe in a great location, which I enjoy going to regularly with my family and friends. The food is always delicious, I especially love the build your own breakfast which offers a great variety. The staff are always so friendly and...

Visited cafe no 12 once again and it was as good today as ever. We called in for brunch on August Bank holiday weekend and had great food. My husband opted for 'the build your own breakfast', which was all beautifully cooked and I had...

Great coffee & cake & friendly staff definitely recommend a visit. Lots of delicious options on the menu.

This is our local cafe and it welcomes both humans and dogs!! We had breakfast coffee/tea. All very nice. I asked for a extra hot latte and it was perfect. Highly recommend Cafe at No 12.

Service good & friendly. We had a toasted sandwich & a tea each. You prepay your order. The bill was £21. I asked why the bill was that much as the menu indicated a price of £4. I was told there is a salad with...

I always thrive to dine at independent cafes as they really are getting harder to come across with all the larger establishments nipping at its feet. The independent cafes really do struggle to keep afloat in these difficult and challenging times therefore must take heed...

Since I don’t live here the lady who works here gave us a bunch of good options and the food was great

We found the cafe while walking in York. Our breakfast was wonderful, tasty and an outstanding presentation. The staff and owner were a delight to meet. This small business needs to be supported and enjoyed by all.

£8.50 for a portion of food which would fit on an Espresso saucer. Three dessert spoons of tired salad and a tiny slice of quiche - claims to be a main course. £2.00 for a can of Coke I know it is York but even...

Another lovely visit to this gorgeous cafe. My friend and I visit at least once a fortnight and it never disappoints. The food is delicious everytime with a fabulous choice of savouries and cakes. The staff are warm, welcoming and so friendly. Definitely worth checking...

Visited on a Saturday morning; there were 7 of us, so we were worried there might not be enough space. However it wasn’t problem - the staff were really welcoming and accommodating and quickly pushed 2 tables together. The service was excellent all the food...

Lovely independent cafe. Visited after park run at the racecourse with friends. We all ordered separately and it all came out and was delicious and not expensive. Will be back as they were also very friendly.

The First Lady who served us seemed like she wasn't paying attention to us. We asked about a childrens menu and she said it was just what was out and then when we sat down, there was a separate childrens menu on the table? Ordered...

Visited with my mum and the cafe was such a beautiful spot! Owner Katherine making the best goodies, all the staff super friendly and a very cute/homely vibe:)

If you fancy a lovely walk on the knavesmire and you need an incentive to get your partner out then cafe 12 has it all. Super local quality ingredients you can build your own brunch. Delicious coffee and friendly attentive service but with a relaxed...

Totally enjoyed my visit to cafe No12, delicious homemade food. The cakes are to die for. Lovely vibe, great coffee and super friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend 😊

I come to this cafe almost daily as I live around the corner. The staff are always welcoming, attentive and easy to chat to. The food is consistently delicious with a good amount of alternatives for vegetarians and vegans (I myself am vegetarian). I’ve had...

A fantastic local and independent cafe. A perfect place for breakfast ,brunch, lunch or coffee and cake. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and clearly work very hard every day to keep the menus fresh and varied. The cakes are amazing, and change frequently...

We booked here as a big group of 11, Katherine was lovely and really accommodating. We had a super breakfast, service was amazing and everything was spot on! Thank you so much!

Fantastic food, service and ambience. Definitely recommend this place. We had a large party and they were so welcoming.

Would very highly recommend this gem of a cafe just off York's Knavesmire.The varied and versatile breakfast and lunch menu offers vegetarian and vegan options, prices are affordable and the cafe provides a book swap shelf and the option of indoor or outdoor seating.All the...

We walked our Whippet on the Knavesmire and wanted a dog friendly independent cafe nearby to grab a coffee and cake. The quality of the coffee is very important and homemade cake is also a requirement. They did not disappoint. They have outside seating which...

I’ve been a couple of times to this cafe and the cakes and baked bits were all lovely! Probably some of the best vegan brownies I’ve ever had!

Got chicken pesto wrap, chicken dry tasteless and cold. When I complained, staff member was rude however did offer an alternative. I got filo pastry, very small but was tasty. The dishes say come with choice of 3 salads, one was a tomato pasta dish...

Ordered fried eggs on toast. Got two slightly undercooked and rubbery eggs on one piece of overdone toast. Was with two friends, one of whom also wasn’t impressed with his beans and bacon on toast. Other friend was impressed with his sausage sandwich. Staff were...

Support a guy here staff are amazing coffee and cakes are dab

I didn't enjoy my breakfast here. Had a flat white and toastie with salad. Didn't enjoy any item. I wish them all the best but won't be revisiting.