Parlormade Cafe and Scone House in York

Ollie and the rest of the team really made our first but certainly not our last trip memorable. The service was second to none watching the team up and down the stairs working extremely hard to make sure the food was served as fresh and politely as possible. For two people who don’t regularly eat “tea” The white chocolate and cranberry scone and the victoria sponge was so fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back. Thanks for the experience. Rick and Miranda. :)

Fantastic afternoon tea. The scones etc were delicious and the service excellent. Lovely atmosphere and tea room very tastefully decorated. Would 100 per cent recommend a visit. Scones are out of this world.

We queued for 30 mins for a table (there are very few) and found service was slow, especially given that staff are only heating up and serving scones. Food however was lovely and worth the wait. Choice of scones and cake was fab and prices are reasonable for the Shambles. X

We enjoyed two visits to Parlormade during a long weekend in York. The first visit was later in the day so there was only one fruit scone left, which we managed to grab before anyone else. We returned for lunch on our final day, so we could also sample one of the savoury scones. It’s such a quirky cafe with a rickety staircase to the upper floors, and the scones were as good as they looked. The tea was also great!

An absolute gem. My husband, daughter and I visited after daughter had seen a review on tick tock. Whilst the cafe is small and we had to wait a short time to be seated, the staff kept us updated. The coffee and scones, both sweet and savoury, were excellent. The surroundings very quaint (14th Century building) and staff absolutely delightful. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

The scones here are fantastic. Scones are one of my favourite foods and I like to think of myself as a bit of a scone expert😂. I scored my scone 9.75 out of 10 which is the highest score I have ever given a scone that wasn’t ’homemade’. The fruit content was perfect and the bottom was just as delicious as the top which is quite rare. I highly recommend this adorable little cafe to anyone who loves scones as much as me. You won’t regret it!

Booked afternoon Tea for Father's day while on holiday. Best we've had!....just delicious, lovely & fresh & a great selection of goodies! Staff were excellent, lovely, attentive & helpful! My Mum struggled with the stairs, my fault as I didn't check, but managed well. Loved the atmosphere of the old building! Thanks so much to all, & Emma for responding promptly & helping me with my booking! Will definitely return!

If you're looking for the best scones and cakes in the UK, it is an absolute gem. Their scones are perfectly baked, with a golden crust and a light, fluffy interior that pairs wonderfully with clotted cream and jam. The cakes are equally impressive, with a variety of flavors and textures that cater to every sweet tooth. Each bite reflects the high quality and attention to detail that goes into their baking. Whether you're a local or just visiting, it is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates exceptional baked goods. Highly recommended!

Nestled away just off York’s iconic Shambles, this wand-ering wizard often heads over between tours, and the coffees and cakes never disappoint… All the scones are spellbinding, and I can quickly make them disappear…s’cone in sixty seconds! Add clotted cream or any jam or preserve (I’m not a fan of lemon preserve…it’s just a-curd to me) I especially enjoy the apple and cinnamon, and lemon and blueberry scones. Mrs Wizard often asks me to pick up their Scone and Butter Pudding, and I’m partial to the Burnt Basque Cheesecake. The Friands are recommended too…and with Friands like these, who needs enemies? It’s also a great spot for a good Matcha Latte, you might say…a Matcha made in heaven! The Wizard of York (Wizard Walk of York)

We arrived to a very busy shop. Well organised. We decided to sit in and were taken upstairs and shown to a table. We ordered a fruit scone with butter cream and jam £8.00 and a piece of Victoria Sponge £3.50 with a pot of Yorkshire Tea £2.80 Everything was good quality well presented and served. Would visit again

Has the traditional afternoon tea with fruit scones. Very delicious! The seating was a tight squeeze but it added to the building. There are some narrow stairs up to the two levels of tables. Very friendly staff. Lovely place for a pot of tea.

Arrived and advised to wait outside for 10 minutes due to limited space. Finally got seated and after 20 minutes sat down we upped and left due to the fact no one came to take our order yet two staff members sitting next to us on their break. Would not recommend however the scones looked lovely

Fancied a cuppa and a fruit scone. This is right in the middle of the medieval area, The Shambles. It's 16:00 26th March. It was busy & its kinda cosy. My bill came to £8. Friendly young staff, running up and down two flights of stairs -bless them 😊. Good selection of freshly baked cakes.

Brilliant little cafe right in the shambles. Scones are homemade and phenomenal!!! I like plain scones which were hard to find in York, Parlermade had a range so everyone in the family was happily catered for. My partner & I both said these were the best scones we've ever had. It is in the shambles so space is tight but it adds to the quaintness, they let us fold the pram up and carry the baby in the carrier to the top floor! Super fancy hot chocolate and great portions with cream and jam! Second visit and can't wait to return

What a quaint place! Been before but our 60 mile drive was well worth it given the delicious blueberry and lemon scone I scoffed! My wife’s cheese and chive scone was also delicious! This place is highly recommended 😀

It is a small place with a lot of charm. We arrived early just after they opened and grabbed a table upstairs. The place has a good atmosphere, but it is small, so if there is no space you can order takeout and there are benches outside in the market. The scones are fresh and soft. Much better accompanied by cream or butter and jam, with tea or coffee of course.

Visited for breakfast yesterday on our first morning in York, as this place had been recommended to me by a friend. We had a wonderful time. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was fresh and delicious. Atmosphere was cosy. In all a 5 star experience. Unfortunately we decided to call again this afternoon to get some scones to take home with us. This time we were met by a very abrupt young lady. The second we stepped through the door she barked at us to ‘stand aside’ as she was serving people. We explained that we just wanted a few scones to take away, but she abruptly said ‘I’m serving people so you must stand aside and wait!’ She was so rude that we left without buying anything. A real shame as if this review was just based on yesterday’s experience this would easily be a 5 star review. But this young lady’s attitude this afternoon really let the place down.

The best cakes and scones in all York, even in the UK. Very pleasant staff, cozy place. They made an excellent coffe. For those who are looking for real taste of coffe this is a right place. Recommend this place 100%

I stopped by Parlormade Cafe after a long tour on a cold and rainy day. The scone and hot tea were delicious, and the staff was exceptionally nice and friendly.

Beautiful scones, great drinks and service. We had to queue but the scones made it worthwhile, however they do run out of flavours Cramped seating but it's an old small building. We were also sat by an incredibly hot heater on table 11. However beautiful spot for a cuppa

Light, fresh scones for all tastes. I chose the classic cream tea, however there are all kinds of scones, both sweet and savoury. The setting is great, overlooking the market square. We had the second floor to ourselves, being a large group.

Was recommended here by a neighbour. Place works both ways, it is a bit cramped but it's built that way. Staff were nice!!

Our first visit to York and we had planned to come here following previous reviews. We arrived around 11.15 and hadn't eaten and thought why not. We were shown to a table on the top floor. Everything was just superb. Scones, we chose our own scone and jam, and we had a coffee each. Service was excellent a credit to all the staff and having to balance plates up and down narrow stairs 👏. I would highly recommend a visit when in York.

Nice scones BUT... Tiny shop there is seating upstairs according to the sign but as it was late afternoon we received a grumpy it's full. Opted for takeout to sit at the benches alongside the shop. 4 teas and 4 scones £20.00 fair price in York but if you want butter to go on your scones it's 50p for a small pat of butter really enough for half a scone. It would have been cheaper to go and buy a block of butter from the coop. On a plus side the scones were nice liked the cherry and lime one. Why spoil it by trying to rip off with the extras someone getting greedy

Fantastic scone tea rooms large variety of sconcesto choose from my son is soya intollerance and they even had gluten free rasberry and coconut with cream to go with it .the best scone i av ever tasted great friendlly staff lovely quirky cafe

Wonderfully old and atmospheric building. Fantastic selection of scones including a number of daily specials. The cranberry and white chocolate scone was delicious. Lovely coffee. Friendly and efficient staff.

🍞Indulging in the heavenly scone at this charming cafe was an absolute delight. The scone itself was perfectly baked, with a golden crust that gave way to a tender, moist center. 🧁The clotted cream was luxuriously rich, adding a luscious creaminess to each bite. Paired with the delightful sweetness of the strawberry jam, the flavors danced harmoniously on my palate. It was a delightful balance of textures and tastes, leaving me longing for another bite. 😍The experience was nothing short of blissful, and I'd undoubtedly return for more of this delectable treat. A must-try for any food enthusiast!

These scones, the service and the place are all wonderful. Scones cannot be described but my friend (a native Brit) says they are the best she's ever had! I loved them but have less to compare! The place is so historic and amazing. It is a towered tiny house that brings you back in time as you sip your tea. The service was so great and the staff have to go up and down many steps to serve the customers and they do so with a smile! Go here for sure!

Lovely fresh scones and Yorkshire tea in a lovely tudor coffee house in the Shambles. Service very good.

Nice scones. Though they didn't have much choice by 3pm. I had cheese and chutney and my partner had a cream tea. Cute decor. Shame they used teabags not loose tea leaves.

Great scones in a beautiful cafe. The building is stunning inside and out. Seating is over three floors. The decor is unique. The service and scones were so lovely. The tea pots were unusual. I could have done with a larger tea pot though (despite...

While wandering around town for a rare afternoon without our 1 year old, we stopped for coffee and cake specifically because it’s not somewhere we could otherwise come with a baby. There is very little room, narrow staircases, multiple floors to get to a table,...

A friend and I visited at opening time on a weekday morning and were greeted and seated immediately - I did see a queue forming out the door during the weekend before so best get there early on a weekend. I had a ‘build your...

Great coffee, fabulous cakes, very friendly staff. The scone was to die for and bypass all others and head here

The scones are AMAZING! Great menu and idea, where you can choose from a variety of sweet or savoury scones, jams, chutneys and cream. All served with a gorgeous variety of hot and cold drinks. Did I mention the scones were the best I've had!...

Lovely afternoon scone and tea at the heart of the Shambles. Best one we have had for ages. Can pick your scone either plain or several different fruits, pick your jam/conserve with either clotted cream or cream cheese. Excellent pot of tea too served in...

Visited on a busy Saturday at 11 am, managed to get a table on the top floor over looking the market, could have happily sat here for hours watching the world go by. The staff were friendly and welcoming from the outset. Ordered a raspberry...

Visited here twice over a weekend for tea and scones. The scones were the best I’ve ever had. All freshly baked and different flavours. I tried the raspberry & coconut, hot cross bun, and rhubarb and custard. They do a good range of preserves to...

Late Saturday afternoon visit to this small but perfectly formed gem, so most of their stock had been sold. We had a fruit scond with cream and apricot & passionfruit preserve, and a caramelised onion & cheddar scone with cream cheese and orchard chutney. These...

If you are in York for any length of time, you have to pop in to the Parlormade Cafe and Scone house. A small 15th Century wood framed building over 3 floors that gives one a sense of the huge period of time it has...

This is a wonderful place to have coffee and a scone. We visited with our son during a short stay in York and were delighted with the very high quality of both the coffee and the scones, which were freshly baked and tasted delicious. The...

The staff were warm and welcoming, the cafe itself was cosy and had a comforting design, although you do have to go upstairs, so if that's a problem I'd recommend taking away. I had the blueberry and Lemon scone with jam and cream, and indulged...

Visited today and had the most divine scone ever! Caramel and Hazelnut special with lemon curd and fruit scone both delicious 😋

A lovely hidden gem, lots of seating upstairs and the most delicious scones. So fresh and absolutely delicious and not too overpriced. The teapot is adorable and staff are very friendly. So good we went back again. Clean and cosy right in the centre of...

Visiting a friend in York and looking for somewhere to have a snack we came across this little gem. What a quaint place we had a table on the top floor. All the staff are friendly and helpful and service was great. Great variety of...

We had a lovely scone each from a good selection available. With a pot of tea. The lasting memory is of exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. We will be back as often as we are in the city.

Lovely little gem just off the Shambles that so many miss. Highly recommended... Beautiful scone and Bailey's latte.

Where has this place been all my life. Amazing scones amazing staff. We came for the day to visit the Market, drinks,shopping. Found this by going up a wrong street. Lovely unique quirky cafe. I love scones and was delighted when the menu was scones,...

As a returning customer I can honestly say that this is THE best ever cafe in York! The scones, cakes, and drinks are absolutely delicious and guaranteed to please. It may be a tiny cafe, but it is filled with kind, caring and respectful staff...

We visited today. The pear and ginger scone was beautiful. The gluten free cheesecake was good and a selection of gluten free cake . Great cup of tea in a quirky small tea shop.

Visited with friends. The choice was great. I choose raspberry and coconut. They were delicious! The best scones ever. Will be back!

The best cream tea EVER! Very accommodating for vegans/food allergies. Go here, eat, and enjoy the lovely view overlooking the Shambles Market. You will not be disappointed.

I highly recommend this beautiful place. Set in the Shambles in a beautiful building serving as many varieties of scones as you could possibly imagine. I had the lemon and blueberry scone which was stunning alongside an iced tea. Friendly and quick service too.

Lovely setting, coffee great, best scones I have had, very friendly and helpful staff. I’m from York and I cannot wait to go again

Staff very attentive and friendly. Amazing ambience in this quaint little Tea House. If in York a visit here is highly recommended. They offer a wide range of Scones, sweet and savoury and tailored to your individual taste.

This place is amazing. It is in a super old building and has been decorated beautifully. The staff are attentive and friendly and gave myself and my partner a window seat, much appreciated on a hot day! The scones,well they are soooooo scrumptious. Would go...

Within the confines of the Shambles in York, we came upon this super eatery for lunch just by chance. It was gorgeous! The place itself is charming, as are the staff….and as for the cheese and chive scone with chilli jam and a nice pot...

Stumbled across this venue whilst waiting for a hotel check-in, and I’m so happy we did. Literally the best scone I’ve ever had in my life. Definitely worth a visit, and I’m sure we’ll be back when we’re in York next.

On a cold and very rainy day in York, we were very relieved to find Parlormade had space for the two of us and we’re so glad they did! The staff were friendly and welcoming as soon as we entered and quickly found a table...

Really nice setting and the staff are really friendly and happy to answer questions about the menu. Large, soft, warm scones (we had a cheese and chive and a fruit scone) with tea (assam) and a hot chocolate were called for this wet and windy...

I live in the city and I can’t believe i’ve only just discovered this place! There are so many great independents but this is up there with the best! We enjoyed a Yorkshire tea, fruit scone, cream & jam for £7. There were lots of...

Great service here always, delicious homely made scones and sundries, coffee's ,hot chocolates etc beautiful old 15th century quirky tea rooms .

Visited here on a short stay in York. Didn’t want to use the big afternoon tea place that everyone says you must visit in York so selected this independent instead. Well all I can say is I’m so pleased we did. This food was beautifully...

Best scone I’ve ever had hands down. Staff were super friendly and cool and the place offered great views of the shambles market.it’s a perfect place to while away an afternoon. The tea is lovely and the iron cast tea pots are very rustic. All...

Oh no. My mums title as best scone maker in the known universe has been smashed. Sorry mum. But Parlormade scones are moister, and tastier than even your finest date and cinnamon specials. Today I had lemon and blueberry perfection in scone form. Perfect crumb,...

One of the loveliest independent cafes I’ve been to, and you’re spoiled for choice in York as it is. The coffee was great, the decor and vibe of the place was really relaxing with great views over the Shambles Market, staff were excellent and accommodating....

The best scone I have ever eaten. This is no lie and I can’t wait to get back. The most fantastic array of scones both sweet and savoury and they are served warm and so fresh. I had the rose tea which I loved. Beautiful...

My mum wanted cream tea, so we came here on the advice of TripAdvisor! It was lovely. Scones were fresh (still warm) and the tea was served in tea pots just so we could have whatever strength we preffered (extra hot water was also included)...

We had traditional cream tea, warm fruit scones with jam and clotted cream, they were delicious ! the staff were very nice too

I visited here last week and had the bacon and maple syrup cream tea. Absolutely delicious (bought extra to take away!) ! It's a quirky little place and was a great spot for people watching across the Shambles Market. Service was great and all the...

Cute cafe in the shambles, the scones are delicious and so is the jam you get with it! I highly recommend going!

We stumbled across this hidden gem during our stay in York after exploring the shambles and fancying tea and something sweet. We were not disappointed after choosing to give the Parlormade a try. I had the scone sticks and hot chocolate (so delicious!) and my...

Just discovered this little Gem , lived in York all my life and tasted quite a few scones in my time !! Wow the ones in here are fresh warm and delicious. Just had my second visit today with my mother in law who is...

We stumbled upon this gorgeous little cafe when visiting York last week, it’s a gorgeous, quaint little cafe, highly recommended. The scones were hands down the best I’ve ever tasted, we opted for the fruit ones, they were still warm and melted in the mouth,...

Lovely old building with two floors, great range of scones on offer . We had a fruit one and a cheese one , alongside tea that didn't seem to end from a very heavy pot. Lovely place

very cute, independent little cafe with lovely and friendly staff. i had the china rose tea with a vegan raspberry scone. both were delicious and i was recommended to add honey to the tea which was amaaazzzing 🤤 quite a few stairs to get to...

Wow, what a fantastic place in the Shambles. I had the chive and melted cheese scone. Absolutely fantastic. Also bought some amazing treats for a takeaway to continue our journey. Great place and really friendly staff. I first visited this place a few years ago....

Visited on our first afternoon in York, a very wet afternoon. Popped in for a coffee and we were led up to the top floor which overlooks the market place. Toasty warm and cosy spot. Ordered some scones with our drinks and oh my days...

Bought two of their plain scones on a day trip to York. Ate them the next day slightly warmed up with M&S strawberry jam and freshly whipped cream and now I'm tempted to drive back to York at 10pm to wait until they open on...

I received a delicious cream tea delivered to my home as a gift before Christmas . The scones were fresh and a fantastic flavour . The jam , cream and clotted cream were great with the scones and I enjoyed them with the Yorkshire tea...

Terry orange hot chocolate, lovely drink, great service. Staff are always happy & friendly. Wish you all a very merry Christmas xx

Visited twice on recent trips to York. Absolutely fabulous scones. Delicious flavours, freshly baked. Lots of cream, jam and brandy butter alongside. Excellent.

Happened to stumble across this previous cafe while exploring the Shambles and what a treat! We just had a Cheese & Chive scone, but it may have been the best I’ve ever had. Definitely give it a try while you’re sightseeing in central York!

Imagine my delight when a lovely gentleman knocked on the door with a bag, containing a lovely box with 2 huge homemade scones, jam and cream and tea bags along with a personalised note..! What a treat..! All arranged by work at such a reasonable...

Genuinely couldn’t fault Parlormade! The service was fast and friendly, the mocha my partner had had a ghost drawn in the foam (adorable), my hot chocolate was fantastic - and they even gave us free scones to try, as they were gathering opinions to see...

This place is a hidden gem! It’s small but quirky. Narrow staircase took us up to the top floor where you have a fantastic view of the shambles market below. We got a savoury scone and a sweet scone. I’ve never had a savoury scone...

I booked afternoon tea at Parlormade for my partner and I to have whilst on a short break in York in September 2020. We were not disappointed! We had the top floor Eves Room to ourselves for most of the time. Everything was in place...

Five of us and a dog ! Popped in for a coffee and scone and what a find !!! - freshly baked scones to die for and excellent service - would definitely recommend

Excellent cream tea - homemade scones best on york. We had blueberry and lemon scone with blackberry jam and cream. The tea and coffee was also excellent. You can smell the scones as you are walking round the shambles market. Lots of stairs but very...

I came across this place by accident whilst walking through the shambles. What a great find - they have the best scones ever! I’ve also tried the cheesecake, which is also really nice. All round great place, friendly staff, and picturesque building.

Four of us first timers. We were welcomed by very friendly staff & shown to our seats. We had scones with clotted cream & Jam...WOW!!Beautiful & a lovely & Welcomed cup of Yorshire Tea....all demolished inside atmospheric Olde Worlde surroundings....will be back..definitely 😀🌈

What a gorgeous cafe with lots of charm. Scones are delicious, coffee great and quality tea makes for a perfect place to have an afternoon delight. Service is very friendly and efficient even with the challenge of climbing steep stairways. Well worth a visit.

There’s some good competition for coffee around these parts and the cute little place that acts as a side door to the shambles and it’s adjacent market does not disappoint. A few flavours to give your coffee a tasty zap and ice cubes to keep...

Had a takeaway super tasty cream tea with delicious scones and a touching note thanks to Christopher yesterday. So looking forward to my afternoon tea next. Thank you so much

Hi York Parlormade take away service is excellent. Coffee is lovely. Try the fresh fruit,double chocolate scones both very nice. Mini chocolate cookies also nice too. ***** STaff very friendly. THANK YOU FOR TAKE AWAY SERVICE :)

I was very fortunate to be told about this lovely place who delivers afternoon scone boxes with a hand written note in,as a carer who working through covid I had the pleasure of ordering to my family and a family friend,all who received them was...

Words can not describe what an amazing business this is! Christopher and his partner Pong recently supported me with a request for an afternoon tea for my mum, for her 79th birthday. From first contacting them, to the mission finally being accomplished, they were so...

I love scones and I particularly like the ones sold at Parlormade. They were light, perfectly made and well presented. It was tea and scones and the tea was presented in great cast iron tea pots. This is a simple touch but very effective, I...

We came today following a little wonder around Shambles. There were so many places to choose from but we liked the shape of the building and then when closer to the windows we saw the lovely looking scones inside. Oh my goodness what a selection...

Best cheese and chive scone I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating, paired with a very good flat white.