Filmore & Union in York

Tomamos un café y un bocadillo aquí mientras esperábamos en nuestro tren. Todo está bien y el personal es muy amable.

This wa sa great little cafe which we used twice during our stay in York - we traveled by train! Great selection of gluten free food and the coffee was really nice as were the staff. The seats are a great idea, but on a platform, probably best reserved for summer months!!

Good food from a tiny place. Very very slow service from the staff. There were two of them and they were so slow. Small disposable cup of chicken Tagine £5 90 Stale bread which we couldn’t eat. Did t complain as the bread roll was only 50p. Would not recommend

Yo trabajo cerca y he estado comprando almuerzo aquí por algunos años. Lamentablemente, la calidad de los productos horneados realmente ha disminuido desde que entraron en la administración y fueron comprados. Huele a intentos de aumentar sus márgenes cambiando las recetas: ahora sus magdalenas saben principalmente a huevo y azúcar, en lugar del sabor real prometido. Es una pena.

Mi hermano gemelo Stephen y yo llegamos a la estación de tren de York para tomar nuestro tren de regreso a Liverpool después de haber disfrutado de cinco días geniales en esta ciudad tan hermosa y con una hora para matar nos dejamos caer en Filmore & Union para tomar un café y qué gran encontrar. Ubicado en la plataforma 8, un área de servicio ordenada y ordenada con muchas mesas en la plataforma. Pedimos un café blanco plano cada uno, después de una breve espera, nuestros cafés fueron preparados y servidos al vapor, el café fue realmente bueno aquí, desde el primer sorbo se nota que usan ingredientes de calidad en su café y se enorgullecen del café que beben. servir, fue tan bueno ver los trenes que llegaban y salían mientras saboreaban nuestro café. Realmente disfrutamos nuestro café aquí antes de mudarnos y, por primera vez, quedamos totalmente impresionados con Filmore & Union. Filmore & Union es fácil de localizar a lo largo de la plataforma 8 en la estación de tren de York. Vale la pena echarle un vistazo si estás en la estación.

Friendly staff & looked to be a good range of food. If you are a New Zealander don’t order a long black. It comes filled to the top and tastes like brown water. Not a long black as we know it. Go for a double espresso.

I was impressed with the look of this little outlet in York Station. I picked a Chicken and Tarragon roll. Unfortunately the roll was stale and I then noticed it was prepared on 13/10/19 with a use by date of 16/10/19. There were 3 tiny pieces of chicken the rest was stale bread. Unfortunately I was on the train and could not return to complain.

Quick stop for coffee while for friends. Decided to grab a muffin as hadn’t had breakfast. Service with a smile it wasn’t. Halfway through muffin, noticed the expiry date was end of previous day. Hey, it’s fat and sugar - what could go wrong? However, £5 for a coffee and an out of date muffin is a bit steep. And for that money you could look moderately happy to see a customer.

I like this chain and this small outlet is very conveniently located at the station. Coffee is good and they serve good juices and snacks for transporting or eating in situ.

Well done to this little outlet for still being open when all the other branded names were closing. Quick, pleasant service on a cold station platform. Cakes looked lovely with some unusual choices. An excellent cup of tea to take with me on my journey. Will certainly look out for this brand again.

Had a some time to fill around dinner time on leaving York to catch a train. Impressed by F&U GF options. Checked the website prior to journey. Open until 8p.m. Got there just before 6p.m. - told they were closing. Left high and dry, nowhere else to eat but a very shabby and no genuine GF options Costa. Wrote to F&U "customer services". They informed me that there was a sign on the door saying they were closing at 6p.m. at this time of year. 21st century customer care - why don't these complacent brands use the internet effectively. I think we know why - customers are just an income stream, therefore they don't have to think too hard about them.

Been to get a coffee and lunch take away on from platform 3 and it wasn't a pleasure to been served from someone really rude and not really welcoming...Lets give her some more training but not just of what she doing in the company but also on manners ..

I only wanted a coffee. That’s what they do isn’t it? I have been to this cafe many times in the past. It’s never been quick service but today was dreadful. As this is at the train station most people will be catching trains. Service needs to be quicker - less than 15 minutes anyway - and certainly not so rude. Won’t return.

Meh. Just meh. Expensive. Slow. Expensive. Meh. I like the Goji place better but it wasn't open. Food was good, I'll give you that but not enough to return.

The food was so good we changed our minds and had puddings as well. Quiet atmosphere (only 2/8 tables occupied on a Saturday night) which allowed a great chatty meal. As it was so quiet we were concerned about how good the place was, but it must be York's best secret dinner venue. Food was healthy, fresh yet substantial. We will be back. 3 courses for under £20. cocktails and wine bumped up the price of course.

By platform 8 great for a quick coffee and snack, carrot cake muffin is recommended. A small bar seating area so only good for a quick stop.

Love it. Think back 20 years and how we used to eat and drink at stations. Filmore and Union are transforming cafes. You can now eat healthily in Britain, with fresh wholesome food that’s actually good for you! I had a great salad today and a wonderful polenta & raspberry muffin. Both scrummy, fresh and delicious. F&U; deserve supporting for their bold food choices and just for giving us great healthy food. Fantastic!

Friendly staff and good to see there was a choice of gluten free which saved us time not having to go off in search of somewhere else on arrival at the station.

Filmore & Union use to make good coffee. Now they press a button & throw your milk in, regardless of the type of coffee you order. And the charge you £2.90 for the displeasure. The two stars are for the nice wraps; the coffee gets none.

Ive called in here a few times before submitting a review.i always sit outside to soak up the ambience of the "st pancras of the north" . Coffee and teas especially earl grey always good.polite staff which always helps.i always go to F&U; now and avoid other american chain places at the station.Even if you dont use platform 8,it will be worth using the subway or footbridge

Hot pots of whole food stews very good though can run out by end of day; makes a useful addition to small portion dinner on Virgin East Coast trains. There are 2 of these outlets (one each side of the footbridge) so check both if stock is low. Sandwiches & wraps OK but not as tasty as the hot pots.

It’s great to have somewhere that offers fresh juices and healthy food options at every meal. It is also dog friendly which is excellent. The staff are always cheerful, helpful and welcoming and find is great. Love the porridge at breakfast and their afternoon tea is really fantastic and rather filling.

Much better to spend a little more money and get something you can eat , great coffee nothing not to like if you like to have a bit of a break before you carry on with your journey ..

It’s not going to be for everyone, but if you don’t want a fast food burger or a pastie on the go then this is a good alternative.

The best I have tasted - excellent. Wish I had bought two! An excellent choice over the other usual options on offer at York Station.

Before getting on our train, we made sure to stop for a takeaway coffee and a piece of their blondie - white chocolate and raspberry. This is probably one of the most delicious cakes i have ever tasted. The deal for a hot drink and a cake for £5 is very good and the staff are very friendly. Worth a visit

Perfect stop for a healthy lunch. Great choice of interesting options especially for vegetarians. Healthy smoothies and juices, and great coffee and cakes too. Friendly staff.

Lovely coffee (the best on York Station!) and fantastic food. All served by friendly and helpful staff, on Platform 8, who provide a warm welcome.

Lovely coffee and amazing cakes, lots to choose from. Good coffee and cake deal for £5. Served by 2 young...

Linda, pequeña panadería/cafetería. El menú sin duda estaba lleno de opciones saludables. La sopa y el pan estaban deliciosos!

What a splendid find...quality and bursting with flavour food...on a train station platform in York.

Lovely porridge and coffee. Everything clearly labelled and helpful staff. The only place on the station that caters to vegan and vegetarians so well.

Nice to try something other than the usual chains. Enjoyed my brunch with my muffin and excellent coffee. Few seats available. Service was friendly. Certainly worth a try if you want a change.

Love love love the green juice. Great experience, service was decent. Fruit is so fresh and the furniture and decorating is exquisite and chic.

My nearest and dearest wanted something that was not too heavy for her breakfast, so I tried in here. This fitted the bill perfectly. Her muffin was moist and tasty, so she was happy. Coupled with a reasonable price, this was a safe decision.

My first visit to any Filmore & Union will likely also be my last.Stopped by here this past Friday to pick up a sandwich for my Newcastle bound train ride. The options were poor, the prices didn't compare with the quality and the service was nonexistent.I would say I am very unlikely to visit a Filmore & Union again.

I only spotted this place after I'd already had a much needed coffee from one of the big chains (normally we try to find an independent shop) - now I wish that I'd looked more carefully first.I ended up just buying a veggie wrap to eat on the train, which proved to be very tasty and filling. Not overly expensive either - I'll have to give their coffee a go next time around.

I love coming here on trips to York for work. The coffee is great and the chocolate brownies are brilliant, so much so that I take them away for friends. However, there are only 2 or 3 seats inside, which are sometimes taken up by the management staff. It is therefore not very welcoming to customers when they seem to be running the business around you, having loud conversations so they can be heard over the music. There must not be space in the building for them to have a desk.This really is the only downside - the food and drinks are brilliant. Hopefully it will warm up soon so sitting outside is possible!

Visited here today whilst changing trains. Was freezing on the station so good to have somewhere to sit inside that isn't the generic 'on the move' food. All the food is advertised as natural and whole and staff couldn't of been more polite or happy to see me. I got the pulled pork wrap which was as little bland, could of done with a little more of the chutney that was at the end of it. The yogurt brownie pot however was very tasty and I'd get that again. All in all food was as expected for a restaurant/cafe outlet at a train station i.e. a little pricey but better quality than the usual offerings and quickly delivered. Worth crossing a platform or two to get to when traveling through the station.

I can't understand why people go to Costa when this place is just over the bridge. Great coffee and super cakes. Carrot cake muffin is our fave, though the yogurt is handy for the train too. Seating area inside is small, but there always seems to be space.

We only popped in to have a coffee and get out of the rain but stayed for cake and wished we had gone there for breakfast!Larger than it looks this restaurant offers fresh wholesome food, friendly service and plenty of gluten free optionsNext time we are in York, we will make a beeline for it.

a late lunch of made of order sandwiches and salad, freshly prepared and well presented, pleasantly served with a smile

Call here almost every week for coffee and cake before I go to Harrogate.The staff who work here are always really friendly and offer a brilliant service and deserve a mention.The coffee is great and the chocolate brownies and the polenta cake are fabulous.

Healthy, reasonably priced food here with some excellent hot options. Good for a quick pit stop or to grab either a lunch or light dinner. Take away or eat at the little bench with stools inside. Especially good to huddle inside in the warmth on a cold day. Highly recommended.

A lot of good places to eat in York so difficult to stand out, but Filmore does. Strongly recommend particularly for breakfast. Good service, quality food, well cooked at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly too.

we had the hot roll and coffee for £5 for breakfast and picked a muffin each to take on the long train journey. such high quality ingredients and flavours put together with imagination. great value for money too.

Convenient situation close to all the action on the station. Good - humoured staff. Food is quite expensive but so much better than standard station fare. There is a small area inside in the warm and today's hot pot was superb. Shame that they are not all ove the country!

Up early and had green energy juice. No idea what's in it but certainly helped keep me awake !! Delicious yogurt fruit and granola combo too.

I want one of these in every city and at every station.I am gluten intolerant and finding good food whilst travelling is near impossible. Not only was I able to find food (a wrap, a snack AND cake!!) but it also tasted amazing!! More importantly, my husband (who can and does eat anything) was also able to find something he liked and also found it to be delicious!In addition to the food we trialled they had hot food options that smelled incredible and even a week later I am regretting not trying those too.Add to the food a wide range of good quality hot and cold drinks and you've got the perfect place.

Their coffee is way better than any of the other chains at the station and their choice of food caters for people looking for something healthier. The porridge is recommended in the morning, they have a choice of toppings and it comes in a tub with a lid so you can grab it and then eat on the train.

Es muy buena opción. Tome un rico jugo recién exprimido y un muffin. Toda la comida es sana y natural y realmente muy a sabrosa. La atención es muy buena y atienden rápidamente. Muy recomendable.

So much choice of so many delicious GF cakes...and dog-friendly too. Great for coeliac to have in the city as a regular cake stop. Lovely staff and setting too.

The decor of this place is adorable. It's two stories so don't be put off if downstairs is crowded. Grab a cup of coffee or sit down for a meal. It's a nice spot to slip into while exploring within the city walls. They have free wifi, but it wasn't working when I went.

We tried Filmore & Union simply because they allowed dogs and it was fantastic. Friendly staff fantastic location excellent food and Dog Friendly. What more could you want? Will definitely recommend this place and also go back 5*

great breakfast foods, lovely coffee, all served with a smile and very quickly for the traveller on the go.

Being a Coeliac we are regular diners but the Tapas evening was a bit of a disappointment. There had been a "problem" with that day's delivery and one of the desserts has a 'bought-in' inedible Cherry Bakewell tart included, I think they realised their mistake. Also Patatas Bravas are not boiled potatoes with a tomato dressing. Overall the equivalent of 3 courses for £19.95 is very good but it could have been excellent

Filmore and Union is heavily influenced by vegan food and uses vegan ingredients when possible. This had mixed results. I had the best risotto I've ever had outside Italy. Outstanding. My wife had wonderful gnochi. We had only gone in for a light meal but and hadn't expected to have a dessert - but the initial experience was so good that we both went for their strawberry cheesecake. Sadly the restaurant's enthusiasm for vegan ingredients left flavour and texture out of the recipe. Such a shame. However there seemed to be so much good about Filmore and Union that we went back for coffee and a bit of cake the next morning. Back to brilliant!! The espressos were also as good as we have ever had outside Italy and the carrot cake muffin was superb - moist, tasty, lovely texture. Service was good - but a mistake to try to justify the disappointing taste of the cheesecake on its vegan ingredients. If it don't taste good don't do it. Its sort of eclectic in its approach but clearly in trend and the Filmore and Union chain is expanding rapidly. If F&U can bring the taste we experienced in the risotto, gnochi and carrot cake into all their menu then they will be hugely successful. We will certainly be be back.

The place looked clean and wholesome so we were keen to give it a try. It has a lengthy brunch menu and something for most tastebuds and budgets. I had some really delicious hummus with poached eggs and spinach on toast. Filling and tasty! There was a better than average choice for dairy free customers and a choice of soya or almond milk which is rare. Service was very friendly and the food is cooked to order so not super fast but worth the wait. I will certainly return there when next in york. A selection of cakes and slices with a healthy slant are available as well as food to go. Sandwiches looked both fresh and tasty!

Lovely choice of hot drinks, lunches and cakes. Made on the premises by staff who really seem interested in what they are doing. Delicious fresh mint tea - station prices but I'd rather pay that here than one of the others. Very tasty wraps and cakes too. Has a few inside seats, a bit of a squash in the winter, but worth it!

I usually get my dinner from Filmore and Union in York at the station before I travel home. The food is of excellent quality, however I would like a bigger selection and maybe some other hot food, instead of just the soup. Baked potatoes would be great. I am a vegetarian and there is always something I can have and I feel at least it's healthy compared to other places. It is a tad on the expensive side, but this is the case for all the restaurants in the station. Overall I would happily eat here and would recommend it.

I regularly have to travel from Harrogate to London. Part of this trip is the obligatory visit to Philmore & Union to collect a porridge. With the pot in hand I join the connecting train sit down and enjoy my breakfast. A perfect start to the morning. Thanks guys

A good menu, well cooked delicious food and all in a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant upstairs. we had steak and the wicked cheesecake dessert which soon runs out due to popularity. we enjoyed it so much we returned the night after and took 2 friends, and had a great time.

I visited again at the end of August and in October and asked for a small cappuccino. I knew they did this size. On both occasions the member of staff pointed to the bigger cup. I had to repeat again I wished to buy a small cappuccino. This was duly served.Naturally they want you to buy the bigger size at £2.60 presumably giving them more profit. So why sell the smaller size at £1.95? Strange, given that the smaller size is not listed any more in the overhead menu.Having said that, surely I'm not the only one who wants just one shot and a moderate amount of milk and will always look to find a coffee shop that meets my requirements.

There are other outlets of this brand in Yorkshire (including York) but this one on the platform at the station is new since my last visit. It is a little bit pricey but that is not unusual for rail stations / airport outlets. At least it does have an interesting menu that is not all bread based. Had a coffee and a couple of boiled eggs with spinach and herbs while we waited to meet friends off the train. The soup of the day and the stew both smelled delicious. The girl serving was also very helpful and jolly. Overall a nice change from usual station offerings.

We visited yesterday for lunch, lovely atmosphere, delicious heathy food (I had salmon fish cakes, and my boyfriend had a steak bagel!) And they are dog friendly! Brilliant!

Wandering York at 7.30pm on a busy Friday night in high tourist season, how do you choose where to eat? Luckily we chose Filmore & Union. The entrance looks as if it is only a delicatessen, but there is a good little restaurant upstairs. The ambiance is warm and modern. There is piped music but it isn't too overbearing. The service is very friendly and helpful. I stared with broccoli cakes with a mango and pineapple dressing. Delicious. My wife had tomato soup which she said was as good as her home made (praise indeed). For mains my wife had sea bass on a bed of kale, seaweed, honey roasted chicory and curried yoghurt. The curry wasn't too overpowering and allowed the other flavours to come through. However, the portion of sea bass was a bit small. I had seared tuna sashimi with sweet pimento peppers, pak choi and a tamari dressing. Again delicious. We shared a pak choi and bean salad. With a couple of glass of wine the bill came out at under £50 before a well deserved tip. This was a fortunate choice and left us smiling. Our waiter said that this is a small chain, and we shall certainly look out for them elsewhere.

Bought food to take away and eat on the train. Really delicious salad and muffin, but be prepared to pay a significant price premium.

We're all used to having little choice and little merit with food purchased at railway stations. But this place is amazing and I so wish they spread further south. I need gluten free food - which further limits choice at some of the bog-standard eateries. I was standing staring at the menu and the guy behind the counter asked if he could help, talked me through the options and even offered me samples. I don't generally go for the veggie, healthy stuff and can be very turned off by it, but I ended up with a mug of cauliflower and lemon soup, and a bag of kale crisps with cacao and ginger. As I say, I don't normally do this sort of stuff but they were both absolutely amazing. I know where I'll be heading next time I'm in York station.So don't be turned off by the thought of it, give it a go and you too may be amazed at what you've just eaten.

Must have got the staff on a bad day judging by other posts, pair of smug adolescents serving today, egg cup of liquorice flavoured latte and £3.20 for porridge. I'm sticking to Costa at the station in future

Simple and uncluttered menu with very friendly, welcoming staff. We had great service from our waitress and the chef came over to help explain items on the menu.

Love this Filmore and Union. The location excellent . I usually arrive early for my train so I can visit. I have had a few quick snacks and fresh pressed drinks here. Never disappointed.

my train to London was delayed unexpectedly I decided to go further afield to get some food & came across this store tucked away under the stairs. I had no idea of what they sold but was really impressed by the staff member who served me. Charlee explained about the use of natural ingredients in there food & made the complicated menu board easy to understand. Overall it was a pleasant delay.

We stopped off here while we waited for our train home. We had intended to visit the restaurant in the city during our stay but we didn't get around to it. However, remembering that there was a good option on gluten free we thought we'd give it a go. Although it's right on the platform area it's surprisingly bright, clean and welcoming. The staff knew their menu very well and were great at offering alternatives to items that were not available (it was near the end of the day and as the food is fresh there's not stacks of it sitting around being kept warm) 2 of us had bagels and they were freshly prepared and delicious, excellent smoked salmon, fresh spinach, salted beef, gerkins - lovely. One of us had the tagine of the day, hot, fresh, totally home made and full of flavour - not words usually attributed to gluten free offerings. The broccoli and mint soup was also delicious. Although more expensive than we would usually choose it was well worth it for choice (especially g/f), portion size, freshness, great friendly service and nice clean environment.

We ate in the upstairs restaurant which has a much more limited menu than the downstairs bakery. We had chicken salad, which was nice but severely over priced at £11.95 each, for leaves, chicken breast (not sure it was a full one), and dressing. We left feeling ripped off.

Arrived at York Station and found Filmore & Union tucked away by platform 5 - but what a find! Had a slim juice and it was delicious - saw it being made, so know there was nothing but fresh fruit. Was a super find and I stopped there on my return journey so I had something healthy on the way home. Will definitely be using them again when I'm travelling - which is frequently!

Friendly service with the most amazing gluten free salads, soups and cakes. Will be using this little gem for my lunch every time I'm visiting York.

So i arrived at York Station hungry after a couple of hours wandering around and ready to catch my train to be faced by a choice of Burger King, a couple of 'station coffee bars', a 'quick sandwich' shop and WH Smith!! Where was the M&S food shop??Then, hidden under the stairs at Platform 8 (just round the corner from Platform 6 3/4) I spotted Filmore & Union offering a great choice of healthy food, drinks and snacks.The service was great, the prices were good and best of all the food was tasty and 'hit all the spots'.Next time, I'll just head to the secret under the stairs at Platform 8 - now, how about opening in Manchester??

We recently visited York for a family wedding. We arrived shortly before lunch, and our hotel rooms weren’t yet available. We asked the concierge to recommend a restaurant nearby that might offer something gluten-free (for one of our in-laws) and something vegetarian, and they suggested Filmore & Union. It was perfect – perfect location, fabulous fresh food, and friendly, helpful staff.