Dyl's Cafe Bar in York

We visited this restaurant for lunch and drinks and enjoyed it so much that we returned on the last day of our visit to York. Beautiful setting beside the river and friendly service. The mozarella salad with pesto was a real highlight.

I came across this place when on a walk out in the evening. Looked incredibly inviting, especially sitting alongside the canal. I sat on the outside benches next to the canal, and didn't have to wait long for service. Had a good couple of sweet ciders available which was perfect for the scenery. They also had delicious mini calzones, which i got a sausage and brie one. A very well spent 90 minutes, which i would happily go back.

A cafe by the river, handy after a riverside walk before going into the centre of york, excellent coffee, speedy service in a great setting, recommended

A quirky little spot on the river , to have a couple of drinks at the end of a day visiting York . 🍹 🍺. Staff were luvely ☺️ Would def recommend

Lovely little spot on the river after a walk along the wall , friendly staff and a lovely ambiance.. well done guys keep it up👏🏾👏🏾

The most loveliest little cafe. Quaint and gorgeous food and drink. Highly recommend (but it’s tiny so you can’t stay for too long as other people want to come in) the owners will let you know if you’ve hung around too long so keep those coffees coming.

Omg how happy we were to find this gem! Doing a bit of the city walls walk we stumbled across this gorgeous tower in need of brunch and it was such a great choice! Beautiful inside and out, wonderful staff and the best brunch I’ve ever eaten!! Huge portions, great coffee, lovely mimosa - I’d eat here every day!

What a fantastic cafe! A great venue (being a historic former tower) to begin with and fantastically decorated in a stylish, relaxed and quirky fashion. Staff were friendly and helpful, the 'greenery' part upstairs that we sat in was really pleasant and warm but the other areas and the outside seating looked great too. The menu is varied and caters for all tastes and diets - their breakfast / brunch options are particularly varied and all sound delicious. I always think a sign of a fantastic cafe is a big choice of breakfast food 😋 Came here on a Sat morning out of the rain with my husband before leaving York after a two day visit and it was the perfect end to it. I had cinnamon French toast with maple syrup, bananas and bacon which was YUM and the best vanilla Chao latte I have ever had! Very satisfied and highly recommend - thanks and well done all 😁

Popped by as group of five on our city break to York! This place is a must visit! Such cool vibes…. Some of the group had coffee and tea and I had ‘The Barbie’ cocktail! I wish I didn’t have to shout about how good this place is as I want to keep it to myself but it’s really a must visit! Cannot wait to return to York and go back, I wish I had this place in my home town!

So much thought has been put into providing a unique experience in an extremely compact setting - it's well worth making a point of calling into this cleverly-designed cafe-bar for a drink, a tasty coffee, or something good to eat. Clean, cosy little rooms packed with interesting features, friendly service, a memorable place you'll return to. I am not exaggerating, the bacon ciabatta was delicious!!

We thought poor old Dyl's was flooded out and we're delighted to find they are still pressing on despite the adversities! Shout out to the chef for the most amazing Croque Madam - hands down the best breakfast I've ever tasted. We'll be back ❤️

Charming little cafe on the river built inside a quirky fortified tower. We sat right at the top of the tower in a little room filled with plants. The breakfast food was incredible! A little pricey but you got a decent portion and the ingredients were good quality. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Breakfast and drinks for 5 people was ~£70

This place is so cute! We sat in the tower room which is the most beautiful spot. Very private so quite romantic too! We had two coffees, a brownie and vegan sausage roll. The brownie was more like a ganache, but we still enjoyed it! The vegan sausage roll was so good - the tomato chutney was really tasty too. Service was great - friendly, professional and quick. I'd definitely go back again!

Called in as we were in the Bishopgate area of York, we sat outside under the heaters which was welcomed. Lovely location right next to the river, staff all very pleasant and professional. We had Brownies, coffee and cake all were very tasty, also when we return a Bacon ciabatta will be ordered as they looked scrumptious.

Stumbled across this place after parking at Clifford's Tower just next to it. We went right to the top of the tower where there is a round table for around 6 I'd say. Super fast service and the tastiest food we've had in ages.. what a find ! Can't wait to go back

Lovely cafe and nice food. Unfortunately we were let down with the service. We were told there would be a 30 min wait but it was actually an hour. When our food arrived, it didn’t arrive at the same time. As in 10/15 mins after each other so we couldn’t all eat at the same time. Overall we were really disappointed and won’t sit in to eat food again.

We were a party of friends meeting for a Sunday brunch. We booked the Tower room for a private gathering. Prior to the arranged date Dyls forwarded a menu and requested we chose our selection of food (it's a small kitchen). I am gluten and dairy free with one or two other intolerances. Having looked at the menu I made a choice based on a gluten free option ( it was not a specific choice). I requested poached eggs on gluten free bread with avocado. I was told that they only do fried eggs after one or two emails it was agreed I would have a gluten free sandwich with avocado and salmon. Unfortunately, on the day I was told that the avocado wouldn't be suitable because it had chillies in it. They therefore said on this occasion they would be accomodating and make scrambled eggs with salmon. Despite the difficulty in liaising with the restaurant over food choices I found on the day the venue was stunning and the service was impeccable and it made for a really lovely get - together with friends. May I suggest that in future there could be one or two more choices for free from customers including sweet bakery choices but for those without dietary requirements the food looked gorgeous and my friends were pleased with their choices.

We went mid morning to Dyls and it was very busy and i can completley see why its a popular place. We was seated outside and it was such a lovely setting. The staff were super lovely. I had an ice latte and a cruffin it was to die for. Ive been stalkimg this place since i knew i was coming to York and it did not dissapoint. Will deffo be coming back before we leave. Thanks

Super great location, food was incredible its based within the bridge itself really fun if you love history, a slight walk from our hotel and the city centre but definitely worth it would recommend 100%

We visited here after seeing recommendations on the internet. The terrace was full so we sat inside. It’s such a quirky little place, we lived it. The drinks were very nice too

Can’t fault the setting but let down massively by the service. Went to the bar to order our drinks but the staff were more interested in giggling to each other than serving us. We ordered a bottle of rose which hadn’t been chilled so was...

Stopped here on our first day in York and had a very pleasant drink and snack. Staff were very friendly and choices of food and drinks very good. We sat outside and staff made sure everyone outside was comfortable and turned heating on were requested....

We had lunch here on a sunny afternoon. The setting is perfect for this kind of weather. There was a bit of wait for food but that did not matter we were happy to take in the sunshine. Service and food were good.

As the title suggests, this cafe was not what we expected, but in a nice way. In fact, a very nice way. From the outside, it looks like it could be interesting inside given that it is built into the ancient city wall and located...

This cafe is a hidden gem, located by Skeldergate bridge, with lovey views of the river and Clifford’s Tower. The outdoor terrace is delightful, with parasols, patio heaters, snuggle rugs and pretty flowers. Service is great. It’s also dog friendly. Well worth a visit.

Sorry, only just been prompted to review this restaurant can't remember what I had there, must have been good as I intend to return next time I visit York

A regular haunt because of the excellent service, the quality of the food, drink and presentation. But above all things what a happy positive team and so proactive in addressing everyone’s needs. I think t exceptional and a benchmark for York.

This really is a quirky cafe bar set on 3 levels with a outside seating area as well. The food is tasty and well presented although on the expensive side. The inside areas are not easy to reach for the less able bodied as there...

Good vegan options and the staff were really friendly. The interior is well decorated and there are lots of quirky areas to sit and relax. The food was more expensive than I expected and think it was over priced for the amount you get. I...

What a great little cafe bar, excellent staff, great selection of drinks and the location is second to none right beside the river, can’t wait to return in the summer.

I reviewed this quirky cafe bar a few years ago and was really impressed with it so thought I would go for a rematch. I say quirky with real affection as it is within one of the towers of Skeldergate Bridge in York containing 4...

Happened to spot this cafe as we drove into York, and popped in on a Saturday for a cuppa and cake. It's a beautiful setting, we sat outside in the heated terrace. Plenty of heaters & blankets available. Tea was lovely and the pastry we...

I visited Dyls 5-10 times before vowing not to return. My review mostly relates to summer visits. Let's start with the good: I never had hot food but cakes & drinks were always delicious. The interior might be to your tastes or not but the...

Every member of staff was really lovely but the service is a shambles. If its going to take 45 mins to make a cheese and ham toastie (which was a hot cheese and ham sandwich soft and squiggy, not toasted), please let me know at...

Really lovely little bar went at about 6.30pm it was dark. Went upstairs to a little bar that had music and a little disco. We decided to sit outside and it was really pretty with fairy lights and there was outdoor heaters. Had a warm...

Was away with friends for the weekend and walked passed Dyls thinking it looked like a great place for breakfast. We went at 10:30 and saw there were plenty of spaces. There was a sign that said wait to be seated and we waited a...

Happened to stumble upon this cafe while walking the York wall. So happy we peered in and noticed how quirky it was. Had a lovely cup of tea in a lovely decorated room. Friendly staff. Would recommend!

We stumbled upon this place and took a chance. It was beyond our expectations. We ordered a vegan sausage roll, four cheese toastie and a caramel shortbread. The portions were so big we ended up taking the shortbread with us. I will definitely be returning...

Saw this place walking into the centre of York but didn't go in. Wandered around York looking for a coffee shop but none appealed so went back here. Glad I did. When ordering avo smash on toast, expected a green blob on toast but the...

This cafe/ bar is an excellent place to go after a long day out. With the lake view and flowers spotted around the bar. Drinks were amazing and staff are lovely as well as jazz music playing in the back ground. I would 100% recommend...

Came to Dyls with my mum. After a beautiful morning walk around York in the autumn sunshine. The service was great. The food was delicious and the vibe was amazing. Such a beautiful spot to sit and chill by the river. The toasties were perfect,...

Great coffee, staff and seating. I have mobility issues and they couldn't be more helpful, will definitely be going there again and recommend to anyone visiting York

Stopped in for a hot chocolate or two. Very cute little place with lovely staff and nice hot chocolate. Not much seating indoors but very stylish. Would stop in again but lots of places to also have a drink!

Great little place for a coffee and cake on the banks of the Ouse. Both had a mocha with caramel shortcake. Both drinks and cake were really tasty and good value for money. Limited outside seating but tables quickly cleared when vacated. Five minutes from...

Very pleasant hour sat by the river with the hounds, staff were lovely and the coffee was excellent. Only minor issue was no pastries due to a delayed delivery, it was nearly 11:00!

I had a Dead’n’ Stormy Cocktail took ten minutes to arrive-very disappointed the ginger beer in it was old and flat, the lime wasn’t squeezed into the drink, they could definitely try harder

Had breakfast here. Good coffee and had a bacon ciabatta. Delicious and didn’t need to eat anything else all day. Late afternoon came back for a couple of glasses of NZ Sauvignon Blanc in the sunshine by the river. Always delicious. Friendly and prompt service....

Can’t fault the food - lovely fries and the sausage roll I shared with my husband was lovely too - the zero alcohol (driving so no choice) was very refreshing on what has been a glorious day here in York. Being in the hospitality game...

Arrived & shown to table by waiter. Poor communication skills when we expressed preference for one on edge as we had small dog with us. Didn’t quite catch all that he mumbled! Waited 40 minutes (after being told on ordering that wait time was 20)....

We visited today, and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our time there. The toasties were amazing, the choice of on tap beer and ale are great, and the iced coffee was lovely. Service was great and the food and drinks arrived quickly. Will be back...

Excellent. Lovely location right by the river, with umbrellas and heaters. Beautiful decor inside and their Hamover Cure sandwiches are the best. Our favourite eatery in York. They do takeaways too and there are now benches nearby in the park.

Stopped for coffee and cake here. Had a lovely table in a sunny spot by the river. The orange and turmeric loaf cake and salted caramel millionaires shortbread were amazing, utterly delicious.

Whenever I'm in York I make a point of visiting Dyl's. Dave in the kitchen never ceases to amaze me with his food, and the Avocado toast has me coming back every time! Decided to hire out the tower room for some drinks for my...

Disappointing - Sign outside advertises a takeaway service so stopped for two hot drinks for the journey home. Reasonably busy but not packed out with tables free. Ordered at the bar, paid my £6.70 and was asked to wait outside along with just one other...

I’ve been visiting any time I’m in York over the last year. I’ve been when the flood water was up to the door (see how high that is when you visit) I’ve been in the sunshine and the snow, and I have some of the...

The inside is very charming, built into the old toll house on the bridge. Everywhere you look there is a cool plant or decoration. The food was also very nice, and the staff were pleasant.

Great place for breakfast/brunch. Very informal and chilled, with a playlist to match. Can we’ll recommend the bacon stack!

A perfect place on a sunny afternoon to have a glass (or bottles in our case) of wine and watch the boats go by. It was busy and we were informed there would be a wait on our food which we didn't mind, however we...

Had breakfast here recently, It a very quirky place - sat upstairs in a small room, loved the view out of the window. Enjoyed our breakfast but I think £25 is a bit expensive for a big bacon sarnie and posh beans on toast and...

Visited here today with my daughter, who is studying at York uni. She recommended it as she has visited previously with friends. Although a 45 min wait for food, this was made clear on arrival, so not a problem - I like the honest approach....

Fantastic atmosphere and setting. Amazing coffee and the most generous bacon sandwich I’ve ever had! Friendly staff. What more could you ask for?!

Beautiful location, especially upstairs where you can spy Clifford’s Tower. Food and coffee is divine.

Been a few times previously but always in the evening when they have live music. This was the first time we went at a lunch time. Food was fabulous, I can't really say more than that. I had the 'Big Bacon' sarnie and my wife...

Firstly the location is lovely, on the river in the building it’s in was what drew us to the place. Decor is fantastic. Cocktails & selection of booze was great. Staff were really lovely, would recommend. The bar is accessed by steps is the only...

The best bacon sandwich I’ve ever had, must have been half a packet of delicious bacon on it. Service was very slow but I think like most places they’re having staffing problems. Wonderfully quirky place with brownies to die for.

At the weekend we rented the turret room for a friend's celebration. When making the booking you are asked to pay a £120 deposit that is taken off your bill. Expensive we thought but for 6 people ordering food and drinks, not so bad. Along...

We were blown away today visiting Dyls. We were greeted with an extremely friendly waiter who took us to the "tower" which is a booth up spiral stairs with lovely lighting and plants. It was an absolutely gorgeous rustic setting. We ordered different coffees which...

This is worth a visit, it’s a magical little cafe on the river (they have done it right with heaters outside) but the real gem is inside. The converted Toll Booths have been made into a cosy, warm, welcoming cafe that gives you a hug...

We found this place by chance on the way to our B and B and stopped for drinks. Lovely, friendly service and a great atmosphere. The outside area is all lit up at night with heaters, and we plan to have a g and t...

Have visited in the past but today's visit with friends for whom it was the first time. It was a bright afternoon and made view of river more pleasant. Although busy we were welcomed and seated quickly, service was friendly with super cakes and drinks....

Stopped here by chance, how lucky were we, didn’t realise how fab the food was going to be. Staff very helpful too. We both had the Bacon Sourdough Sandwich with an egg as an extra. It was gorgeous, so much so we hardly spoke other...

Was a fairly quiet morning and only wanted 2 coffees. We were waiting around 30 minutes for service. Would dread to think how long If we were getting food also. Location is very nice.

Had this on our list of places to visit in York for a nice cocktail. I have to say we were underwhelmed. Very pleasant spot on the river, but the cocktails were terribly overpriced at over £10 and came in basic water glasses. Disappointing

We visited twice; once for breakfast and once for some wine. Breakfast was fab, really delicious and the wine was also great. Fantastic service as well. Slight drawback in that the toilet is a little inaccessible up twisty staircases and there was some building work...

Stumbled upon Dyls whilst exploring York, we weren’t overly hungry so the menu selection was perfect. Loved the sour dough, particularly the option with avocado very flavoursome. Not bad value for money considering the quality of the ingredients, knocking a point off because my first...

Attentive staff and extensive menu with great vegetarian/vegan options - my go to is the avocado on sourdough toast but the smokey vegan beans are also amazing. Great location by the river, and the selection of gins is amazing too!!

When visiting York dyls is a must, great views and atmosphere. The staff know their stuff some great drinks to choose from.

Visited here as we spotted it from the park. Looked good for a quiet glass of wine. Next to the river so very pleasant. We were seated at the end of a table for 6 but asked to sit at smaller table next to water...

Arrived for mid-afternoon coffee. The seating area wasn’t overly busy and we were seated promptly. It then took 15 minutes to have the order taken (after a request) but a further 15 before it arrived - just a tea, a coffee and a biscuit. The...

We had a fab experience at Dyls. The location is really good sat right by the water. We had a few drinks and some olives both of which arrived quickly and were really good! Service was fab with both the waiter who sat us down...

Waitress rolled her eyes at me. When I told her I saw this and asked for the bill because I wanted to leave she waited until I turned away and then when I glanced back she was rolling her eyes at me again. Which I...

Perfect coffee and a great place to sit and watch the world go by. Recommend the beans on sourdough toast.

Lovely view. Very friendly staff and generally a very good vibe. Also lots of dogs which is a very good thing. Is slightly expensive but you pay for the view!

If you have good weather, then this is a lovely place to sit and have coffee/food. Nice terrace on the river and good vibes. Can recommend the banana loaf! Coffee is good. 2 minute walk along the river to Kings Staith if you've booked a...

If the weather is good this is a fantastic location for a bar/restaurant overlooking the river by the main tower on Skeldergate Bridge. We had just finished the complete circuit of the Roman Walls so arriving at Dyls with no queue (which is unusual) was...

great place by the river to spent an hour or two great drink choices with friendly and helpful staff stairs to the toilets might be a little difficult if you've had one drink to many :)

This is one of our favourite places in York, and somewhere we have always brought friends/ family, but sadly no more! Lots of changes and none of them welcome. Nasty feeling that the management have got greedy or shifted priorities during Covid-19. We arrived at...

Fantastic to be back at Dyls today sat by the water drinking fabulous coffee and beautiful treats. Always our favourite place to be in York 👍 staff always so friendly 😊

Beautiful setting for brunch next to the river. The food was outstanding. There was a gentleman outside doing some work so there was a little bit of noise. Polite staff. The teacup and milk bottle could have been cleaner

Sat here on a sunny Saturday afternoon, very friendly staff, great service and lovely views, we will be back very soon.

Visited for breakfast on a Saturday morning, the outside area was very busy but they still managed to seat 6 of us. We was informed there was a wait on the food but we didn’t care as the setting is gorgeous, overlooking the river and...

Absolutely bloody amazing, highly recommend here, the staff are second to non, food is equally as tasty and to a high standard. Well worth the venture out of the way to visit here for either food, drink or both (can even grab a takeaway beer!!!!)

Amazing location, perfect in sunny weather to sit out by the water! Good local beer, nice gins. Little hidden gem

We were in York this weekend for a break after out wedding. We dropped in for a few drinks to end the evening. Out waitress behaved like she didn't want to be there and we ended up waiting around 40 minutes for a vodka coke...

Lovely place by the Ouse. Nice selection of drinks, didn’t have a food. Friendly staff. Outside heaters to keep warm on colder days

Disappointed - the location is great. The outside seating area is lovely ( if a little tight on space) and the menu was enticing. However the service was not so good and this was down to one individual ( young, dark haired chap who was...

Went for takeout sandwiches on the way back from a Sunday jaunt. This may be our fault as takeout menu had no prices listed. 2 toasted sandwiches. 1 tea. 1 ginger beer. 1 small piece of polenta cake. £27 Won't be back. Be warned.

Great service - very fast, considerate and following social distancing. One of the best iced coffees I've had! Will be coming back.

Thank you Lewis for your amazing service and sense of humour! The vegan cheese board was ace. We'll be back

Dyls is a beautiful venue with a fabulous menu, beautiful setting and first class customer service. The food was delicious and from the onset the team couldn’t have made us feel anymore welcome. Thanks for a lovely afternoon. We will be back 👍🏻