Robinsons Cafe in York

Oh wow! This place hits the spot in so so many ways! The service is brilliant (all the staff are super friendly, attentive and efficient) and the food is great. You might have to queue to get a table (we didn’t as we arrived fairly early) but the wait is well worth it. I had the avocado on sourdough bread (topped mine with two poached eggs) and it was fabulous-the kids had pancake stacks….light and fluffy with the best ever berries, and the son and his OH had the eggs Royale which they usually have. Luckily we visit often from Whitby and I think this will be a regular thing. Can’t wait to try an evening session…… I have to say I’m glad to have found somewhere in York that does great food at reasonable prices as we have ditched Betty’s for good (overpriced and mediocre) and Robinson’s will be our “go to” place from now on.

Amazing place. Fantastic food and great service. Just annoyed we’ve never been here before!! Will definitely be a regular visitor from now on. Loved it!! ❤️

This place is amazeballs!! What a lovely little spot in a pretty location. The staff were AMAZING. NOTHING was too much trouble and everyone was super smiley. I came in and sat at the window bar. The food was fast and scrumptious and the mint tea was lovely. The presentation of the food was very very good. This place is clearly very popular as a queue soon formed outside and people were sitting outside in the cold just to get to eat here!! What a compliment. I’ve noticed a previous review making this place down for queue and wait time. To that i say… the staff never stopped worked, smiling and are a credit to the business. The food is exceptional and if you’re in a hurry… maybe grab a greggs!!

Excellent at all levels - a great coffee and the black pudding and smokey bacon hash set me up for the day. Great value and service in a relaxed atmosphere

The spot is great for viewing bishopthorpe road. The brunch was delightful the staff were very polite and professional.

Okay I have mixed views on what is a very lovely place for breakfast. Food was high quality and nice handmade cups and plates plus a lovely vibe inside and staff very welcoming and friendly. Clearly it's very popular and often a queue to get in which starts well before opening, we queued for 15-20 minutes before it opened and got the last table for 4 inside. We were given menus while waiting in the queue too which was helpful. For us it was a free for all to get a table when the doors opened. Others had their order taken within seconds of sitting down but our table in the corner area benches was overlooked. This meant others around us had finished their breakfast before we had even been served our food, frustrating with hungry kids. We queried the size of the pancakes before ordering for the children and they were twice the size than suggested by the waitress. This is a huge plus if you're hungry but meant we ordered twice as much as needed. I had a bacon on sourdough which was lovely and my wife had smashed avocado on sourdough I think which again was really nice. Overall, great food and a lovely place, think we just missed out on the great experience others had when it came to ordering. That said, I would recommend the place, either get their early and accept the queue or perhaps get there later.

This is a very smart cafe offering excellent food and service. We enjoyed some delicious Mexican eggs and a perfect Croque Madame. Lovely orange juice and perfect tea made this a perfect breakfast experience.

This was our second visit to this place. We stood in the que and I was surprised that a staff member came to greet us with a menu.. how lovely was that! We sat outside and ordered. Drinks were provided ASAP... you must try the orange juice, fresh! The chai latte was the best ever! The standard of food is one of the best set and no wonder people que. I really want to say how amazing it was that the waiting staff offered umbrellas to those that were queuing... it is exceptional and whoever manages this place is clearly brilliant at training and those that work here are also brilliant! It is by far the best place to have breakfast...

Wow ! Superb! Wish we could have tried everything on the menu it all looked amazing! Husband had the Turkish eggs he said it was his favourite meal all weekend. Staff are lovely, there was a bit of a wait for a table but it’s definitely worth it .

Absolutely amazing, Superb freshly cooked food, Very clean establishment and staff were great. The fact there was a small queue outside the front door says a lot.. Even though there was a Queue, the Staff cleaned the tables and got those people in very quickly.. Overall I was very impressed.

Excellent food and service. Gluten free options available as well. We were quite lucky in getting a table as soon as we arrived, it gets quite busy on Sundays. My partner had the pastry basket and I had gluten free bread, avocado, halloumi and poached eggs. Both were delicious.

If you know Robinsons, you know its the place for brunch if you're visiting York. You stand in line for some of the best Sunday food for the soul. Now Robinson's has ventured into dinner time, currently just open on Friday and Saturday nights from 6.30pm. The menu is simple and delicious from a large nibble meat boards, to a huge seafood board... Usually a Steak Frites man, I went for the Beef Cheek which was delicate and fell apart on the fork (think short rib if you've not had cheek !). The most amazing subtle horseradish creamed mash and crispy kale. They have a decent cocktail list and a few good wines. The space is cozy and a welcome addition to Bishy Road as an evening spot !

Absolutely wonderful food, huge portions, delightful ingredients. All freshly made to order. Beautiful freshly squeezed orange juice. Great service, great food, great value. Will be back!

A Sunday breakfast before we left the apartment above the cafe. The waitress came to us as per the order that we were in when waiting for the cafe to open. My wife had Eggs Benedict with bacon (loads of well cooked rashers) and the poached eggs were spot on! I had the bacon sourdough sandwich with a fried egg, again a perfect egg & lovely bacon. No wonder the cafe is so popular! Lovely breakfast & excellent service…

Over rated , local couple really looking forward to a propper coffee clearly staff had no idea over rated coffee bad I mean bad know idea about temperature or ground won't be back , just because in press some fool said it was best in 5 in York !!!!!!!!!!!

The Turkish Eggs were absolutely delicious, the warm galic yogurt and Hazelnut Dukkah was spot on. A super fast, friendly service. Great food and a fab chai latte. Will deffinatley be coming back.

The outside of the Cafe looks pretty ordinary, but step through the door and it’s like a Tardis. Well spaced out tables and quirky decor. The food is really, really good and totally freshly made. I had a bacon and egg sandwich on sourdough bread , great tasting and good value. Bit off the beaten track but well worth seeking out.

The best cafe in York! Brunch like no other! I cannot recommend them highly enough. Staff really efficient and such good service.

We called one afternoon for coffee and chose some cake from the counter…we waited a little while and our coffee arrived but no cake ….we saw our waitress going across the road to the butchers …when she returned we asked where our cake was and she said sorry there is none left …a cafe with no cake…disappointing

I had a good experience of dining in the Robinsons cafe. The service that was provided was amazing, especially the highlight goes to Elly who went above and beyond in providing the service with politeness and efficiency. However, well done to all the staff!!! Overall, I am satisfied with the service provided and I recommend other people to come to this cafe. The only advice that I would give to the owner or the manager of this place is to extend the menu choices, so that customers have more options to choose from.

Oh how we wish we were closer to you. Stumbled upon this fantastic cafe on our last day in York and it is superb. Our meals were served promptly, hot, plentiful, looked good and tasted great. In fact everything we saw come out of the kitchen looked delicious. Service was efficient, decor good, prices reasonable and an all round excellent lunch stop. There is nothing we’d suggest changing, other than moving you nearer to our doorstep!

I stumbled upon this charming gem of a cafe and instantly felt like I had found a cozy sanctuary. We were served by the lovely Joe who welcomed us with a smile. The menu is a delightful blend of classic favorites and innovative twists. I've fallen in love with this cafe, and I can't wait to become a regular.

What a great space for brunch. The menu was fantastic! I have to recommend the Mexican Eggs!! YUM! We needed to sit outside because there was quite a big line to get a table inside. However, there was a cover so it really wasn't bad at all as the weather was pretty decent. The service was fast and easy and would be a place i would recommend to anyone going to York. Also, after your food, I would wander to see some of the shops on Bishopthorpe Road. It is a great area of York to discover!

Visited in a Saturday morning for brunch with my little girl and a friend. I had the smoked salmon and eggs, it was delicious, the salmon was divine and it was all cooked perfectly. Small wait to get seated but so worth it.

I may not be an expert in these things, but that is the best smoked salmon and scrambled eggs I’ve ever eaten. Lovely atmosphere and great staff.

Been counting my blessings having this conveniently located near a loved one. Come here specifically as it opens early and worth the little wait if had a late snooze…even if it’s raining. Food and coffee great. Service efficient. Prices reasonable. Stomachs are always happy here...

I have a big appetite so ordered the full stack of banana caramel pancakes. It was massive and I couldn’t Finish it! Towards the end of the last pancake I was stuffed. The sugar hits you but if you like sweet pancakes it’s worth it....

Great cafe! I can see why it has such good reviews. We arrived at 9:05 on a Saturday and it was already full to the brim so we only got a window seat but the staff were very friendly and very attentive despite not just...

Absolutely worth queuing for. Staff were attentive, kind, well presented and very helpful with queries regarding menu. The food was absolutely out of this world and all at Robinsons should pride themselves on the work that they do. I don’t live local to York but...

Always incredible! Lovely staff. The food is exquisite. Beautiful coffee. It’s hard to find a brunch that compares.

Worth queuing for and so glad we chose a range of dishes to try, all were excellent! The staff were very friendly and efficient also. Thanks for a great experience!

Delicious food. The Turkish eggs are wonderful. My friends had the waffles which also looked good. The only problem is the waiting time for a rabble it is SO popular. Just lovely food.

Fantastic food - something for everyone (even our picky younger ones), lovely staff. We had to queue for a while outside as it was so popular but it didn't take long to be seated x

This place ALWAYS has a hug queue outside which is saying something and when I visited I wasn’t disappointed! Lovely staff recommended dishes, I had the sweetcorn fritters with poached eggs, halloumi and kasundi. Kasundi is an Indian style mustard relish which I’d never heard...

Friendly staff and amazing food. Came for breakfast this morning as it was recommended on Trip Advisor and saw the queues yesterday we now know why! Would definitely come back again.

Love this place it’s always spot on staff always friendly and always busy coffee nice can’t wait to go again I’d recommend the sweetcorn fritters

📍 We travelled to York from Newcastle for the day and here for brunch after it had been recommended as the place to go. The bacon and maple syrup pancakes were 10 out of 10. Amazing taste and they weren’t too sweet. We also had...

Great brunch here with my daughter and partner. We did queue for half an hour on a Saturday morning, but had been told it was worth the wait..it was! Lovely smiley staff, rustic setting, and fab food which really did tick all the boxes. I...

Been here twice now when visiting York. Outstanding in every way - menu, service, coffee, food. Love it would always visit.

A regular visitor and is always 5*. On this occasion they were very accommodating with my wife who is currently pregnant and needs to be a bit careful with what she is eating.

Although we had to queue, we were quickly provided with a menu and seated within fifteen minutes. The super friendly team seated us together once a table for six became available, even though we had initially sat on two separate tables so that we could...

Whether it’s Mexican eggs, a bacon buttie or just a latte, this place is fantastic ! Quickly becoming an institution of York for its great food, great service and fab atmosphere. Excellent

It was the best super place food the best staff the best deffo visit again even had a slurp. My Niece lives in York so she often visits to eat

So we ate out four times in York during our weekend . Two of these were at Robinsons. Yep breakfast/brunch here, knocked both evening meals into touch. Go, try it you won’t be disappointed and, ok its not cheap, But its not cheap produce. You...

The banana and caramel sauce pancakes are the nicest pancakes I have ever had. Would 100% recommend this place.

Very quick service and orders are taken instantly. Food was a good price and the smoothies were incredible. Will definitely be back

Lovely coffee, lovely food, lovely staff and lovely atmosphere. Definitely a bit of a hidden gem here! Only thing I would say was that it was a little overpriced for what we had, that might put me off going next time. Nothing negative other than...

Wow what a find! First in the queue @ 0830. Great menu, generous portions and oh my fresh and tasty. Would thoroughly recommend Looking forward to another visit next year when we visit again.

These guys knock it out of the park everytime!! I only live round the corner luckily so on those lazy weekend mornings I muster up the energy to have one of the best breakfast/brunch/lunch experiences that I've ever had. If you're not an early riser...

They could definitely bring prices down and still make a profit (and help new and loyal customers out) but if you’re happy to be spending your money out then get here early or be prepared to queue. It’ll be worth it either way. The food...

Ordered the creamy mushroom sourdough, very very tasty! The place is spacious and well decorated. Will definitely come again whilst travelling to York.

We joined the Sunday morning queue and didn't have to wait long. They are very well organised and we got our food quickly. Lots of choices, we enjoyed the avocado on sourdough and the bacon/mushroom on caibatta but could have tried so many other items....

What a find! Sensational brunch for two with Bombay Potatoes, Black pudding & bacon hash with a fabulous croissant to finish. Excellent service.

We went to Robinsons for breakfast this morning and what a great find. The ingredients are as good as they get and the presentation almost makes it hard to start the dish. Scrambled eggs, salmon and avocado with sour dough toast with lovely tea couldn't...

Visited on a Sunday morning. No reservations so we stood in line for 15 minutes and waited for a table. It was worth the wait as the food is excellent. The Turkish eggs with chorizo was excellent! I visited York with friends who were visiting...

We went here on a Sunday morning around 9:45am and it was a zoo. The line was long, but we really wanted to try it. It was full sun already and standing in line was pretty harsh. We got sat outside at first, within about...

Wow, wow, wow. What a great find. We visited with our two small dogs and the staff couldn't do enough for us which is a credit to them. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and without doubt they are the best that I've ever had, and...

We were recommended to visit Robinsons on our visit to York. We went early and were amazed to see a queue. We did not have to wait long and it wa sworth the wait An extensive breakfast menu which does not include a Full English...

I visited this cafe on a Friday afternoon after reading such great reviews, as most others have said this cafe is totally worth a visit and you may need to wait a few minutes for a table but it’s totally worth it! It’s good to...

Recommended by a friend and it's safe to say we were not disappointed. Excellent food and service will definitely be back soon,get there early though as it's very popular,easy to see why 😊

Yeah, you always have to queue and it's a pain, but when you eat the food you forget all about that. Great selection of mains, sides, cakes, drinks, decent coffee. You want quick, go somewhere else but if you want a 100% guaranteed belter... just...

Four of us stood for 20 minutes in the sunshine and it was well worth it. Lovely buzz in the place. Excellent choice. Gorgeous food. Highly recommended

Locale molto carino poco fuori dalle strade principali di York!Per niente turistico,ma frequentato da tutte le persone del posto!Brunch buonissimo...

I met a friend for Sunday brunch, food, service and ambiance perfect. I had eggs benedict and it was the best I've ever had. We will be back!

We come to Robinsons pretty often, actually two or three times a week. We have done so ever since it opened. Its secret I think is mostly due to the staff. All of the staff are excellent, even the new staff when they inevitably change...

Absolutely delicious, generous portions and so many great options. I'd eat here every day if i could.

Two diners, looking for a tasty breakfast experience; and oh boy we got it. Never had a breakfast with fresh herbs before, what a revelation. I felt humbled and embarrassed that I wasn’t already doing this. Nice and clean, welcoming atmosphere, polite service, brilliant. They’re...

Maybe the best breakfast I’ve ever had. Everything was so tasty and not just the usual breakfast stuff you get at most places.

Looking for somewhere to have breakfast and Robinsons came up. Food was amazing and the service was very good to. Bare in mind, this place is very popular and both mornings we went there was a slight queue but after the first morning, knew the...

Popular clean and casual atmosphere, for anyone, singles, couples, friends families. Everything we ordered was presented well, looked mouth-watering, and all tasted great! One particular dish had quite a few chillies 🌶, for us, picking them out in the dish was fine (IMO a child...

We visited for a Sunday brunch. You may have to queue but it didn't take too long and was worth the wait. The menu offers a variety of different breakfast/brunch/lunch options. All four of us had a different dish and really enjoyed them. The flavours...

Staff were very friendly and attentive. We were seated start away on what was quite a busy Friday afternoon. Food was tasty and there was a good menu selection.

When there’s a queue waiting to get a table I knew this was going to be good. DELICIOUS DELICIOUS food- friendly, attentive staff, outdoor and indoor seating, outdoors is dog friendly and a lovely atmosphere.

Very busy cafe you ll queue to get in but it’s lovely food, nice staff and in a lovely part of York , had an egg and bacon ciabatta

Amazing spot for breakfast, just a stones throw from the city centre. Usually very busy but definitely worth the wait! The smoked salmon and scrambled eggs are to die for, cooked to an amazing standard! I have visited here numerous times over the past few...

We had to queue for 10-15 mins or so, but it was definitely worth it! I had the Turkish eggs and it was easily the best breakfast I've ever had. It's a little out of the way, but we'll worth the visit

Queues outside are usually a good sign that places are popular! In this instance, certainly worth the wait.... Lovely relaxing atmosphere inside, great menu choices, good service and great tasting food....oh and generous portions! What's not to like.... Not open every day unfortunately, and don't...

I've been to Robinson's a few of times now and I have to say it's become a firm favourite. Food is always spot on and the staff are lovely.

Warm friendly service, delicious creamy truffled mushrooms and a perfectly made latte. Next time I'm having the sweetcorn fritters 😋😋

What a better time to try Robinson’s Bombay Potatoes than on a cold and frosty Sunday. DELICIOUS! Light and fluffy naan bread (with crispy flaky bits around the edges that quite literally melted in the mouth) crowned with lightly spiced Bombay potatoes and herby salad....

Perfect place for breakfast. We had to queue before we got in, but definitely worth it. Beautiful interior and crockery. Perfect service - fast and friendly. And food to die for! We've ordered multiple dishes and they were all delicious.

Food is amazing, service great. So good we came back the next day. Very popular so expect to queue but well worth the wait. Bombay Potatoes on flatbread was delicious.

They have a great selection of foods for breakfast- unhealthy, healthy, vegetarian, sweet, savoury etc. They have a lovely outdoor seating part, if the weather is in your favour. The hash browns as a side dish is a good choice and I loved how they...

A lengthy wait for a table outside, but well worth waiting. Excellent coffee, Turkish eggs and sweetcorn fritters. Sourdough toast from the local bakery with olive oil made a pleasant change. Efficient and friendly staff Highly recommended.

Favourite brunch spot in York. The service is excellent and everything we have tried on the menu has been great. It's worth the wait if there is a bit of a queue.

great atmosphere such a nice cosy café the food was amazing!! would definitely recommend the heritage tomato’s they were so rich and delicious

What a pleasant find this was. We choose to sit outside and were greeted by friendly staff. Thoughout our lunch we were attended to by different members of staff everyone being friendly,welcoming and helpful. Piping hot drinks were served promtly followed by our pancakes. They...

Visited for breakfast with four friends on a Monday morning after an overnight stay in York. The cafe was dlready really busy and I'm not surprised!! Such an amazing place ! The menu was great with so many choices . I had avocado on sourdough...

The BEST breakfasts we've ever had! Great staff and excellent service. We will definitely be back next time we're in York. Thanks all involved. Incredible place!

All round great experience; the food was very tasty and fresh and the service was friendly and efficient. I have several food allergies and going out to restaurants can be quite stressful but Will made me feel relaxed and comfortable when taking our order. I...

Visited today - the staff were fantastic and they work exceptionally hard! Was great and had a lovely time

Checked the rating on Tripadvisor and drove the short distance out of town and a car park just behind was 50p for an hour service was great but food was even better. Poached eggs on sourdough and smoked salmon and scrambled eggs both excellent. Best...

I’ve been to robinsons a number of times and each time i have felt rushed to finish and leave , the food and service from the young staff is great and we were the first in for breakfast / brunch but as soon as we...

Was looking for somewhere for an early breakfast during a short stop in the centre of York. It definitely lived up to the reviews and was well worth the walk 10 minutes out of the centre!

Most enjoyable breakfast i’ve had in a very long time. We all loved everything we ordered and service was great too. Thank you

First time to Robinsins. What a o place great food and friendly staff.will visit again while in york. The breakfast bun was to die for??

I love this place, excellent coffee and the pancakes are wonderful. Be prepared to queue for a table but it's worth it.

Stopped by for breakfast - thoroughly enjoyed it! Friendly service and excellent and interesting food. Turkish Eggs dish was fresh and tasty and sweet corn fritters were also good.

Wow we came here for brunch when I was visiting my friend in York and it was outstanding. The creamy truffle mushrooms on toast with poached egg was one of the nicest things I’ve ever eaten! Would definitely come back.

Glad to say that Robinsons has retained it’s standing as one of the best cafes in York. Everything is very well done, the staff are pleasant and all precautions sensibly taken. It’s well worth the walk from the town centre, particularly for breakfast.