Harlequin Coffee House & Tea Room, Cafe in York

Amazing service and top food a hidden gem Thank you

Great cream tea for two. Friendly service.

Best flat white since leaving NZ 4 weeks ago!

If you prefer a quieter coffee shop with a range of food this is a good choice just off the square with a lovely view.

*Specialty Coffee perspective review* What an odd place to experience specialty coffee in. Very far from your typical gentrified Specialty Coffee place. From the tea service to the customers frequenting the place and general interior design - NOTHING would make you suspect to find a decent cup of single origin here. They do serve it in French Press which normally isn’t my favorite, but the cup was still a good one. The beans were from Hasbean and they had another german lesser known guestroaster available. Staff seems very stressed despite the nearly empty coffee shop. Definitely the best specialty coffee I found in York so far. Though the atmosphere was not inviting for me personally. If you love a busy british tea shop place atmosphere then this is the place for you though! Would never break out my laptop here though to get some work done. All in all a good place for good coffee in York (though its also due to the lack of other choices in the area).

Our server Lara delivered an friendly and professional experience with amazing drinks to match, would recommend

Nice cozy cafe on the first floor. Great to sit at the window and look out over the crowds. The Harlequin scone was very tasty, lovely cappuccino, too!

Lovely little tea shop, efficient service

Called in today service quick food nice will be back it’s our second time called last year about same time

Tricky to find but that meant there was a table available when everywhere else had a queue. Very good coffee. Food excellent and friendly service.

Lovely food and friendly staff 😋

We visited first thing for coffees and the staff couldn’t have been nicer, real service with a smile, so welcoming & the coffee was lovely! Definitely recommend if you need a quick stop for a caffeine boost!

This is our go-to place for coffee when I come to York with my husband. It’s a bit of a hidden gem because it’s on the first floor, but well worth the climb up the stairs. The coffee is always good as is the food, and the staff friendly and efficient. I recommend the gluten free brownie which is rich and very moreish. I also appreciate their attention to detail. Today I was asked if I wanted sugar (I didn’t) and one shot or two of coffee. This may seem trivial but I’ve been in so many cafes where the drinks come with sugar sachets which are then thrown away and the coffee is like tar. My oatmilk latte was perfect. We usually have coffee and cake when we visit mid-morning but the rest of the menu looks very tasty. Highly recommended!

Never a disappointment. Food excellent quality. Service great and no long waits.

Lovely little upstairs coffee and tea house. Food was wonderful, tea piping hot and good quality, and friendly fast service.

Lovely cafe, food excellent. Staff friendly

Excellent coffees. I recommend the selection of coffees for cafetière and tasty sandwiches (the brie and bacon sandwich is delicious and is served with salada). Comfy place near to the Shambles. Affordable prices and friendly staff

Nice little coffee ☕️ 😋 house in York always go there just above Nero coffee shop near the shambles 😀

A Very nice, beautiful and clean Tea house!!!! Delicious food and excellent service!!!! I suggest it with a lot of love 🤗 (sorry for my bad English, but I'm from Greece ❤️)

Really wonderful staff - nice little cafe and busy.

Excellent friendly service, lovely pot of tea! We could even watch the street entertainer from the window!

Stopped off for what I hoped to be a top coffee experience. That's me being a coffeeknob!! The cafe didn't have its own character and felt like a 1980s cafe lodt in time. Staff all hustling and bustling about their business with little authentic interaction. The flapjack was ace. The coffee was clearly a specialist cup but I was left a little disappointed.

Great experience, cozy and comfy

Lovely clean dining area, very tasty food supported by very good service. Well done 👍 Thank you

Pleasant surroundings clean service was top notch coffee was nice had bacon sandwich in a choice of bread or baguette would of preferred it in a bread bun as bread was thin and baguettes are to hard for me

Great scones and amazing coffee ☕️ 👌

Great place, hidden in plain sight

Fabulous little find. Friendly staff and prompt service. Food excellent. Will definitely visit again when back in York.

Absolutely amazing. Staff were friendly, and did extremely well to serve us promptly despite it being the lunchtime rush. Coffee was smooth and creamy, and potato was baked to perfection.

A busy little place but well worth a visit. Food fabulous good value for money.

Independent coffee shop above the shops. Dropped in with friends for coffee and scones. Nice atmosphere, quick and friendly staff - and the coffee was good and the scones delicious.

Great food, nice cuppa, and no half measures, definitely a great place to go for lunch.

Great homemade veg soup . Thick chunks of bread . Good service and friendly staff.

Food was absolutely amazing and so was the latte 😋

Polite and attentive. Quick, friendly service. Great selection of food and drink. Jacket potatoes were lovely! Thanks!

The coffee was superb, very smooth and tasty.

S very friendly with home made food.

I just went once but it's a lovely place, just above the Harlequin Café. It's open in the afternoon-evening for drinks.

Fantastic service and excellent coffee!

Fantastic coffee. Lovely welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely return

Cracking little cafe, friendly, with tasty food

This is a little gem loved it lovely coffee and amazing ginger cake

Lovely salad and jacket potato. Great service too.

Lovely place for lunch and a very nice staff would recommend but there are lots of steps up to it

Fantastic little tea shop. Great service. Gorgeous cakes. The orange and lemon cake was simply divine!! The tea shop is hidden away, a lovely little surprise!

food was really great, lovely place :)

Good food and staff very pleasant 😋

Always an excellent range of coffees and cakes and gins! A fantastic place to get a late night coffee in a comfy setting in the middle of the city.

We stopped off here in their outdoor tables on a very busy Saturday afternoon. The waitresses outside are so attentive and friendly. They also had gluten free brownies!

Nice little tea room upstairs. Good to find somewhere that serves good ristretto. Also, very nice cakes.

Visited this afternoon with my wife. Lovely quiet spot which provided a nice calm and relaxing pit stop while we were in town. I did not catch the name of the two waitresses however they were very welcoming and made our visit very pleasant. Thank you!

Great coffee and small snacks, great service.

Upstairs cafe. Light and airy, large windows. It was clean, busy and not really crowded. Staff were welcoming and friendly. A large pot of tea for X 2 at a reasonable price. We did not eat anything. When we return we shall..

Very nice, had a cafetiere of el Salvador speciality coffee was really good

Been here pretty much every time I visit york, the food is always great and really nice layout. Always a really good atmosphere and service.

Coffee during the day, gin at night. What more could you want.

Our favourite pit stop when we visit York. The owner is lovely and friendly. The staff are all great too. Fabulous home cooked food and cakes. The cream tea is our usual order. We don't go anywhere else.

Lovely busy little cafe, great service, with friendly and happy staff, all with great service, and lovely freshly prepared food to order ,

A lovely and cosy hideaway in York, well worth the walk up the stairs (didn't see a lift so if mobility is difficult I would check that out). The coffee is amazing and truely experienced and knowledgable baristas. A great range in coffees too. If you like a mild, or a very strong coffee ask the staff for a recommendation and im sire ypunwont be disappointed. Also a nice cocktail selection, and I enjoyed the gin special (Gunpowder). A small but tasty range of cakes looked tempting too. You could sit quietly here on your own, or visit witha few friends.

Very good food. Polite curtious staff. Nice comfortable surroundings.

Excellent coffee shop right next door to Nero's support the independents 😀☕

Love this place, this is where I became a gin lover!

Our favourite cafe in the city!

Best coffee in York. Ran by a lovely couple who make sure you are looked after.

Beautiful location with happy staff that clearly enjoy their job. The cocktails were amazing and went down a little too quickly! Oops! Lovely vibe with some great 80s and 90s classics playing. When in York, I'll be here again.

Good coffee. Nicely out of the way. Lovely staff.

Great independent cafe. Lovely selection of coffees, large helpings of cake.

Made me feel I needed to rush and eat up. Otherwise a nice experience.

Nice but for the price you the sandwiches could be better. It was a bit like an elderly people's tea room sandwich.

Visited this by chance (Betty's was full). Such a nice little spot. Good selection of coffees ☕ relaxed atmosphere. It's on two floors (first and second), the upper floor is smaller and more cosy. The two waitresses were very nice. It's only open on Fridays and Saturdays so take the chance to visit if you are around those days.

A nice independent coffee shop with a pleasant selection of lunches.

These people know about coffee, will grind the beans to suit your home coffee machine.

Nice little coffee shop, serves food - didn't eat myself - good coffee shop, a view of one end of the market place.

This has a lovely view of Kings square and has a relaxing atmosphere, the staff are very nice and attentive. The menu is good and the food when it was served was very delicious.

Pequeña tetería en York. Ambiente relajado. Los tés y los pasteles caseros magníficos.

Great coffee. Lovely atmosphere. A hidden gem.

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I did a search on Google for the best coffee places in York, found the Attic and I was not disappointed! Their coffee is sublime. The service was excellent and they also offer food, although I only had a scone. There is WiFi available and it would also be a good place to work, although it can often get very busy during lunch. It is well located in the centre of York and nearby to various tourist attractions, such as The Shambles and York Minster.

Only open 3 days a week but if you're a coffee geek this is a must-visit. Excellent rotating selection of roasts with your choice of brew method. Baristas are knowledgeable and passionate which speaks volumes. Simply excellent.

Excellent food and staff, love it xxx

Always love coming here every time I'm in York, great independent coffee house, lovely food too

Really good coffee had the house blend harlequin.

Good quality food and great service.

Been a while since I went here but Google just reminded me this lovely cafe exists, brilliant coffee, hope to visit again soon

Freshly made food, good service

Great busy independent cafe, friendly service and lovely food at reasonable prices

Best coffee in York, love the atmosphere and music too. Wish it was open all week!

Wonderful coffee shop! Highly recommend

Brilliant selection of Coffee/Brewing methods. Had some Geisha coffee to start followed by a delicious Ethiopian. Both were made to perfection. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

The food is a bit under cook dut the room is nice the WI-FI is 4 bars in every room.

Not impressed. An "okay" cafe, cottage cheese salad overpriced and black coffee tasteless. Nice location, but the design inside could be largely improved. Staff do what they can to give a good service , but the dull atmosphere impacts on them too.

Always great food and always fresh ingredients every time been I'm happy

Friendly staff. Beautiful cream teas.

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Really nice but a little boring interier, though. Staff was really nice

Excellent little cafe which can be easily missed. Serves excellent food, especially their salads. Everytime we visit York we always visit Harlequins

Fantastic. Don't bother with cafe Nero next door.

Lovely little coffee shop with a homely feel. We just had coffee so cant comment on the food but what we did see looked good. Nice relaxing atmosphere good selection of newspapers to help pass the time.

Worth the climb up the stairs for a proper coffee.

Excellent gin menu, Staff very knowledgeable about all products. Really warm welcome from all of the staff. Will certainly be going back again soon.