The Waterfront Cafe in York

Breakfast sounded delicious but the pancake and yoghurt was so sweet and not certainly not value for money!

This place Used to be excellent but something has changed. Twice we had a terrible Sunday roast meal was such poor quality, literally terrible gravy, and suddenly the menus had changed to crappy chain pub style. Assuming its under new management 🤮

We came here for afternoon tea for a recent celebration after hearing excellent things about it. Unfortunately, we left feeling very disappointed. On arrival, the restaurant was very busy and we were seated at a table at the back of the restaurant. It was some time before a drinks order was taken from us. The savouries on the afternoon were really nice but we felt one more savoury choice would have been a better balance when compared to the selection of sweets. We found the sweets very disappointing, whilst they looked the appetising, they were quite unpalatable. The brownie was very dense and, I would say, overcooked. The cheesecake was very cheesy and had an unusual flavour to it, the berry compote was tart and the biscuit base was just like dust. The mini jellies were difficult to eat as the cutlery didn’t fit in the glass. The pastry case of the lemon meringue tarts was rather like cardboard and the filling tasted artificial. To wash everything down a cup of tea would have been welcomed, but sadly no one returned to us to take a hot drinks order. We ended up getting up to ask. Even then, no one bothered to ask if everything was ok. Thankfully, we had ordered a bottle of fizz (admittedly, without looking at the menu but you expect to pay say, £30 max. for a bottle) and when it arrived it was sparkling wine. Brownie points for being an English sparkling wine however, when we then checked the menu, we whinced at the £42 price tag! Had our experience been stellar, we would not be so aggrieved but all things considered, we did not feel anything was worth the money.

Always a lovely place to eat with really attentive service. On the slightly pricey side, but portion sizes are very generous.

Another excellent experience at The Waterfront. Attended the first night of their new evening menu, was not disappointed. The conservatory looked magical with candles twinkling on the tables, together with a beautiful floral display. As always the service is excellent and friendly. The food not only looked good, beautiful presentation, it tasted great. The duck with the spiced plum and macadamia crumble was divine. Would highly recommend an evening out at the Waterfront. Thank you for a lovely evening. Anne

Thought we would try this out for Afternoon Tea and were blown away by the quality of food, service and value. It really was a great few hours.

The place is very wonderful, the view is very wonderful, and the treatment of the staff is very sophisticated and respectful. I got coffee with sunmon cake, the price is very reasonable.

Booked table for 6 22/8/24 as birthday treat but member of party was taken ill so cancelled. Just hope you do not charge the £10 penalty per person for cancellation. It was out of our hands. Now spending birthday at hospital.

Very disappointing, again. The last time was 2 years ago, the food standard was very poor. Today I ordered the Swaledale sausage bap...overcooked! Also overpriced. The ladies who served were very pleasant.

Lovely breakfast - reasonably priced. Lovely view. We came up on the boat. Service a tad slow and it wasn’t busy so would be interesting to see what it was like when it was busy. Food came quickly and the service staff were very friendly. Would be nice to not have paper napkins

Dropped in by chance . Welcomed by lovely staff which you don’t always get with 3 dogs. Sat out on the terrace overlooking the marina on a nice sunny day. We did think the menu was limited but we went for the fisherman’s catch @£42 for two people Seemed pricey but it was fantastic if we had had 2 starters and 2 mains I don’t think we would be any fuller even the dogs had a few scraps so all in all great value. Yes there’s a service charge but given the location staff and food it’s well worth it . See you again

Overall, the food here was good, atmosphere wasnt amazong because of crows and sevice was excellent. The reason the food was not great is because i found that i had a different cut of beef compared to the people i was sitting with, and it was not at all a good one. Orherwise,ithink its a great place with lots of options.

Thank you to Amy and her fabulous team today. Myself and five friends enjoyed a wonder afternoon tea. Not sure which bit was my favourite but loved the hog roast sausage roll. Thank you and look forward to our next visit. Anne

The location is lovely. The river view also lovely. The food I would say is average and pricey. The Sunday lunch had frozen roast potatoes and it had all been microwaved. The beef was grey in colour, not pink or even brown. I work in a butchers and that sirloin had been sliced earlier in the day & had been in the microwave. The Yorkshire puddings were very good and tasty. I didn’t think it was reasonable to pay an extra £5 for cauliflower cheese when the roast was already £29.50 for 2 courses. I chose to have the pornstar cheesecake for dessert, which was also a store bought cheesecake (not homemade) jazzed up with a drizzle of passion fruit sauce & 1/3 of a passion fruit. Average Meal and pricey. Drinks also overpriced.

My husband and I ate here as an anniversary treat from my mother in law. It was great from start to finish. We were seated in the main conservatory, overlooking the river, which was beautiful, especially as the sub started to set. All the servers were great. We were looked after by Libby, who was amazing, and we had a bit of fun! My husband had the ham terrine for a starter, which was very nice. We both opted for the fish and chips, which were on special. We have to admit that it was probably thd best fish we'd ever eaten!!! Mu husband had the passion fruit Cheesecake and ice cream, and I had the banana and Toffee sundae - which was yummy!! We would definitely eat here again. Highly recommended 👌

Arrived around 12 on a Saturday lunchtime with our dog and there were plenty of tables outside. We walked through the restaurant inside and it looked lovely. The service was very good and the food was great, I had the quiche of the day, my husband had the prawn open sandwich which came with loads of prawns, and my daughter the lentil burger which she loved. Plenty for vegetarians to choose from. Will definitely return. Very popular, busy when we left, so much so that they had opened the overflow car park.

First visit - very impressed by good food, excellent service and the lovely setting.

Lovely family get together over lunch here. Food was lovely and staff were friendly if over worked because it was so busy. Beautiful location!

We love The Waterfront Cafe, and it's even better since their refit. Great dood, great staff, great location. Highly recommend!

Good food ,well presented and very enjoyable. Staff very welcoming and professional. Glorious views of the river . Stylish and a great place .

This is a very busy popular place so my review is probably not the view of the majority. We had Crayfish and Avocado starter, Belly Pork mains and Passion Fruit cheesecake for pudding. The staff are all very nice and polite and cannot do enough for you. The atmosphere is lively and you have to really speak loudly to make yourself heard when talking. We sat in the Conservatory which is the most popular area to dine. We visited Sunday Lunch time. We found the main course disappointing with roast potatoes covered in some red spice (paprika?) which gave them a strange taste, a Yorkshire pudding that was so dry it was like cardboard, and the Pork appeared to re-heated all served in a bowl plate all swimming in gravy. It most definitely wasn't awful but we didn't enjoy it and won't return. Maybe we were expecting more with our friends recommending it. The pudding was very good 👍. By the way you get a 12.5% Auto applied to the bill which can be removed.

Our first time there today, gorgeous surroundings, bi folding doors open to the river, Sunday lunch was lovely, ice cream sundae delicious, service prompt and efficient. Will definitely be back

We had lunch here a couple of times , really pleasant atmosphere, staff were very attentive & polite , they have made the marina area nice , prices are a little high but definitely worth it.

A friend told me about this place , we certainly wasn’t disappointed . The food , atmosphere were second to none . The waitresses and waiters very pleasant and polite we will be visiting again

What a lovely spot for coffee, cream tea or a full meal. Great views, terrific staff and great quality product but most of all, really relaxing! Nothing like a flowing river running past on its way through fields to soothe away your cares!

Had a lovely lunch today at the Marina with a special friend, made extra special by Dani who took great care of us. Thank you Dani.

Lovely afternoon tea, great service, friendly staff.

Food, service and atmosphere perfectly fine, but I do not like the fact that service charges are added on without informing the customer. That’s just bad manners. I would happily give a tip but resent it being automatically taken.

First time here and the cafe is very spacious sat in the huge glass seating area. It’s lovely and bright and you can sit and watch the boats go on by. The starters were really nice, but the sunday mains we chose did come flooded with gravy. I would have expected Sunday lunches to come with the gravy on the side so customers can add it if they wanted it or not. The foods not the best I’ve had, but it was decent enough. They have an assortment of deserts from ice creams through to fresh cakes. All in all a nice place for a bite to eat. Just make sure you say gravy on the side and not flooded on your plate.

Fantastic service, great location but distinctly average food at London prices. Give it a miss.

Second time we have been and just like the first, excellent meal, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended. Reviews aren’t my thing, of that age but this place deserves it.

The waterfront cafe is a great place to eat. Lovely views and a great menu. I'd especially recommend their Eggs Benedict for breakfast - best I've ever tasted (and the pancakes were spot on too)!

Fabulous location especially for an evening meal. Looking out over the river at sunset. Service 1st class as always. Would appreciate a slightly larger menu choice however the food was great. A lovely evening.

Afternoon tea beautifully presented with fish goujon and mini fries, smoked salmon/ ham open small sandwiches. Sausage roll. Super desserts very plentiful, we managed it all!. No bottomless tea but extra hot water given. We sat in the conservatory next to the river large windows. A love treat for our anniversary!

Had an evening meal, the food was good, staff very helpful and cheerful, generally had a good time just marked it down slightly because we were on a circular table just next to the large glass window so half of the group were blinded by the sunlight as there is no form of shading and quite warm, think some or all of the panels will open when the weather is more clement but it was the fact there was no way of temporarily blocking the sun. We could have asked to be moved into the main part but as the weather has been so grey we shaded eyes, shifted angles on seats and stayed.

Not what we expected at all, when you read the menu and see a fish goujons sandwich with sourdough and gem lettuce thats what you expect. But you actually get is one slice of thin soggy bread with iceberg lettuce and you cant wvwn make a sandwich with it and the pricing of the whole menu is upper class but the food doesn’t match. Very disappointed to be honest not worth the drive up here for such a low standard of food.

Always great food and service. The new conservatory is fabulous with views over the river.

Excellent experience, first visit on Mother’s Day. Lovely food and good service, however not as attentive as I would have expected, it wasn’t over busy to say it was Mother’s Day, they obviously didn’t over stretch themselves with too many bookings, so no excuse for slow service

We stayed on the camping site for 2 nights in our Motorhome so we decided to try the waterfront for some lunch. We sat in the conservatory but all the restaurant is set out to a very high standard with a lovely light and airy feel and superb contemporary touches. As you would expect from such investment the prices are on the expensive side but the food was excellent and the service very good. We will be back!

Came here for my Mum's 80th birthday. 15 of us in all. We were well looked after, they made a lovely fuss of my Mum by providing a pudding with a candle in it and the food was amazing. All of us thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely be coming back.

I was so disappointed with the quality of the food served . The 3 main dishes all had to be sent back, 2 were replaced with equally poor plates of food. The fact we didn't get changed for them didn't really compensate for the disappointment of going there for a family meal. The chap we spoke with there did what he could, but there was no point in replacing bad food with equally bad food. Whilst we were there 2 other tables complained to each other about their food but didn't say anything . That I don't understand. As I've said it was very disappointing!!

Amazing location and a very nice brunch. Staff friendly. Couldn't ask for much more. Only very very minor criticism would be staff could be more proactive on clearing empty cups from the table.

Don't go this weekend unless you have a booking. Just been turned away for breakfast for 2 people as hadn't booked and the place was empty. Nothing on their website bookings only.

My husband and I recently stayed on the floating lodge at the York Marina and feel really privileged to have met and experienced the friendliness and kindness of the staff members at this beautifully located “cafe”. Do not be fooled by the word “cafe” as this is no ordinary “cafe”. In our opinion it is a stunning restaurant with beautiful views and tasty, beautifully presented food been served. We had both breakfast & lunch over various different days and every visit and every meal exceeded our expectations. A massive thank you to all staff and management for adding to our wonderful break away. We really appreciate the effort put in to make our visit, all about the customer experience, hats off to you all.

Situated on the outskirts of the village of Naburn, near York you will find The Waterfront. Located on the bank of the River Ouse, you will enjoy a gorgeous view of the River Ouse & the watercraft as they travel past. The new conservatory allows a panoramic view so most diners can enjoy the views, whilst dining. A very comprehensive menu awaits you, along with some very different meals to tempt your taste buds! To accompany your meal there is a wonderful drinks selection to cover all tastes & budgets. A true favourite of ours, that we visit quite frequently! Also look out for their varied Theme Meals that they host throughout the course of the year.

Really nice meat / fish( scampi and prawns/ and vegan platters by a riverside setting. All washed down with a Beavertown Neckoil.

Eat here very regularly and the food is always hot,tasty and plentiful. Good choice on menu and good selection for people on special diets. Staff very attentive and all very nice .You are never rushed.

Excellent Sunday lunch with my family for my mothers birthday , great setting , service and food served by Dani and the rest of the team

Beautiful location. The new extension integrates seamlessly, offering stunning views of the boats and the river. The food was outstanding, and the staff were amiable and extremely attentive. Highly recommended.

Sunday lunch was not great, real fatty meat, one of roast potatoes was still frozen in middle, found staff were quite rude

First visit since the new extension - it looks great. Even on a dreary January afternoon, the view over the marina makes for a pretty & uplifting setting. Our main courses were really tasty but puds fell flat. Great range of wines & cocktails & lovely, down to earth service.

We had a delicious afternoon tea with friends for a special birthday celebration. The food was amazing, the staff were great and the setting is beautiful. The whole experience was a real treat.

Great afternoon tea, for 8 people. Plenty of delicious food, great views of river ouse, restaurant above flood level.

I would give this place 10,000 stars if I could. The food and the service is absolutely out of this world. I visited the marina with one of my friends for breakfast on the 13/1. We were given a wonderful table overlooking the river. The hot drinks arrived fast, the meals were presented beautifully and tasted even better, however nothing can beat the AMAZING service we received at the waterfront. All the staff were friendly and efficient, but Massive thank you to Dani, she is an asset to your team at the waterfront. ❤️ she went above and beyond for us, nothing too big or small to make our visit here perfect and memorable, all with a contagious smile and lovely conversation! 🥰❤️ we will absolutely be visiting again ❤️

I would give this place 10,000 stars if I could. The food and the service is absolutely out of this world. I visited the marina with one of my friends for breakfast on the 13/1. We were given a wonderful table overlooking the river. The hot drinks arrived fast, the meals were presented beautifully and tasted even better, however nothing can beat the AMAZING service we received at the waterfront. All the staff were friendly and efficient, but Massive thank you to Dani, she is an asset to your team at the waterfront. ❤️ she went above and beyond for us, nothing too big or small to make our visit here perfect and memorable, all with a contagious smile and lovely conversation! 🥰❤️ we will absolutely be visiting again ❤️

Excellent venue and the new extension is a great improvement. The evening menu choices were however disappointing and do not reflect the quality and ambience of the facility. The staff are very friendly and attentive but for me the evening dinner menu could definitely do with a rethink and extending.

Fabulous waterfront cafe.. great service and staff.. shame the menu is limited pub grub which is average..probably a good lunch venue .. sadly won't be back for dinner..

I have attended this place many times over recent years, for a range of events from an afternoon tea baby shower, family Sunday lunch, couples dinner and business breakfast. On every occasion the food and service have been outstanding. The menu is always great, it’s difficult to make a decision when ordering. The staff are very attentive and clearly care about their customers and building a rapport. The location of the venue, especially the new extension, really is outstanding! I wouldn’t hesitate in booking this place whatever the occasion and whoever the party. There really is something special about The Waterfront Cafe.

Four of us visited for lunch on a bitterly cold but sunny January day. Lovely welcome and shown to a fantastic table in the newly-built conservatory overlooking the River Ouse. It was very warm thanks to underfloor heating, air source heat pump and the sun flooding in through all the glass even though it was below zero outside. We all chose the Fisherman’s Catch, an incredibly generous mixture of fish and seafood. Delicious with a bottle of Viognier and served impeccably by the lovely staff. We could only manage a small portion of ice cream to finish. We’ll definitely be back to this beautiful venue !

Having visited for the first time whilst the conservatory was being completed, we wanted to return once competed. Four of us visited in October for lunch and service from Libby was exemplary; chatty, friendly and helpful. We asked about the Christmas menu and what was gluten free as the yorkshires weren’t detailed as being gf. Libby asked the chef to come out to have a word and he confirmed the whole menu would be gf or gfa. I don’t recall all the meals but I had fish finger floats again followed by a slice / wedge of a elderflower and lemon cake with custard instead of cream or ice cream. Clear plates all round again. Based on this and our previous experience, we booked for six of us in December for lunch again. Service again was excellent although not as friendly as Libby. The gf Yorkshire pud was a bit disappointing compared to the size of the non gf version and the food on the plates could have been a bit more generous as the veg was a bit miserly ( hints of A Christmas Carol ! ), but that might be me being a bit ‘bah humbug’. We will return again though.

A party of 13 to celebrate a birthday with Afternoon Tea, the setting was fantastic views of the river in the new extention, the food was fantastic enjoyed by everyone of us, I cannot thank the wonderful staff for looking after all of us and our needs Amie has an amazing team thank you. Lynne

Lovely venue and surroundings. Food a little dry

As a regular customer at this restaurant I thought it would be nice to treat my sister to the Festive lunch. Well this was a big disappointment as it was ages before we were asked if we would like to order drinks and then when the main course was served it was truly bland and boring! We both ordered the turkey which had a bubble and squeak cake, a very strange looking stuffing which were both tasteless, one sprout and a sprig of cress on the top of the huge Yorkshire pudding. The Christmas pud and custard was obviously shop bought and was presented with no finesse all ie a berry on the top? We both ordered coffee and one was a cinnamon latte that should have had a ginger bread man on the side? When we asked for this the waitress said “ I’ll go find one” and came back with the smallest gingerbread man I have seen and he was missing one leg!!! The service was poor as not enough staff working and even though the new conservatory is beautiful the price is ridiculous with a bill of £80 for the two of us We certainly will not be rushing to return in the future 😢

Visited the Waterfront Cafe for the first time today for Sunday lunch with my husband and son and weren’t disappointed. We were sat in the conservatory area which was lovely and cosy and had great views of the river and boats passing by. Service was very attentive and the food was lovely ! Would definitely come here again !

I have been coming here for the last 3 years with my elderly mum who is 90. I brought her for lunch for a nice festive treat. I was very disappointed to find, no decorative tables, no crackers and no tree in the inside bit. 2 years back it was lovely. Crackers, red felt coasters little Xmas Decs on the table. It just made it for her. This year nothing, you would not even have known it was Xmas? The new conservatory had a tree, maybe it's cut backs cos of the price of the extension. The ambience also was not good. The staff behind the bar kept throwing bottles into a large bin and my mother was very jumpy everytime this happened. The food was ok, the fishcake starter was a disappointment, a thin frozen deep fried thing. The turkey dinner was better, plenty of turkey, no roast potatoes only a bubble and squeak potato. The stuffing was very strange, could have done with more veg! The cheesecake was also not great a bought in frozen dessert. This was a great place for Xmas lunch two years ago, but has become very pricey and lacks in decor now and ambience now.....

Fabulous meal, fabulous setting, had the Christmas menu. The waitress who looked after us (I never got her name) was absolutely lovely, she was very attentive and was lovely with my dad who is hard of hearing and not very well, she needs to be commended. Only one negative, it was a beautiful sunny winters day and the sun got in my eyes, I needed to wear sunglasses which fortunately my son had in the car some blinds are needed on the windows apart from that an excellent meal and a lovely ambience.

We were a party of 6 paying over £200 for a party night. The quality and quantity of food was far short of what was expected and certainly fell very short of value for money. When settling a drinks account of £91 we found that drinks for another table had been added to ours. But what is worse, when writing to raise our disappointment we were not even given the courtesy of a reply.

Just returned from another lovely lunch and relaxing afternoon …… festive menu was very tasty and good selection. Staff friendly and attentive as always - special thanks to Dani. The Waterfront definitely a favourite and the new Conservatory has been done so well - highly recommended.

This restaurant has always been in my top five for food & service! Sadly not the last time I went. Slow slow service, waited forever for a drink, food cold, plates cold!! How does a hot meal come out Luke warm on a cold plate? Christmas pudding, lukewarm. Really disappointing. The new restaurant is great, beautifully done! Shame about the rest!!

We were a party of 6 paying over £200 for a party night. The quality and quantity of food was far short of what was expected and certainly fell very short of value for money. When settling a drinks account of £91 we found that drinks for another table had been added to ours. But what is worse, when writing to raise our disappointment we were not even given the courtesy of a reply.

We visited for breakfast/morning coffee and sat in the new Conservatory, which had been completed since my last visit. It’s light and bright but lovely and warm on a chilly morning. I had the bacon roll, and was very surprised and pleased at the amount of bacon (5 rashers!) I got for the very reasonable price of £6. It was very tasty and very filling. My friend had the lemon and blueberry cake, which she enjoyed, and we both had coffee. My bill for the bacon roll and 2 coffees came to just over £12, which I thought was very well priced. Highly recommended for breakfast/coffee.

Food was delicious and staff are so welcoming and friendly. They always accommodate my husbands requests. Looking forward to our next visit.

We had a lovely Sunday lunch here, great food and fab service! Thank you especially to Danni who was brilliant. Our first visit and definitely not our last!

We were 4 ladies of mixed ages (30’s & 60’s) getting together for a long awaited reunion lunch and we were not disappointed. We had a lot of fun in a beautiful setting and the food and service was faultless. Our waitress (Dani ?) really looked after us and helped make it a very special occasion. I will definitely be returning (taking my husband this time).

I paid another visit to the cafe to treat a friend for lunch and we had a great experience as always. We arrived before lunch service began and were shown to a lovely table in the new extension. We were able to order drinks straight away and placed our lunch order as soon as we were ready. I had the Marina burger which was huge, and my friend had goats cheese quiche- which was too good to let me try any!! The staff were as welcoming and attentive as always, and the views never get old. Love this place

We had a wonderful time yesterday at the Waterfront Cafe. 3 ladies out to lunch we were very well looked after by the lovely staff who couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you 😊

Nice food, good location, not cheap (£100 for sandwiches x 3 and a bottle of wine!) and charged us for tartare sauce! but the setting is great, lovely views of the river etc. They did take our unfinished bottle of wine from the table?

What a fantastic place for a breakfast,bruhch,lunch, the new conservatory overlooking the river is cosy and warm.All food freshly cooked. Staff friendly and professional. All areas clean .plenty parking. Highly recommend.

The new conservatory is beautiful, then it slowly goes downhill from there. We arrived without booking, the were a few tables for 2 at the front of the conservatory overlooking the river, but the lady on reception said they were booked. We sat, had drinks and lunch, and when we left still no one was sitting at those tables, so we could have sat over looking the river and boats! Then there’s the price, with a 12.5% service charge, (which wasn’t great service) it would have been nearly £40 for 2 very bland open sandwiches, cappuccino and a tea, no chips, they £4/£5.50 were extra. The quality of the food is not worth the price. It’s fine for a coffee and cake, and a meet up with friends but for lunch there are much better value and tastier venues in York. Either up the quality or make the price more realistic for what you get!

Really nice new relaxing light space since I last visited. Great place to stop when out on the bike and enjoy the views.

Love this place! Their new extension is stunning and such a lovely place to eat and look out onto the river. The food was lovely and I’ll definitely be going back again soon.

Beware they will take money from your account! We booked a table for Sunday lunch but due to unforseen illness we had to cancel on the morning of our visit. I cancelled this using the link in the email they sent and it was only...

Lovely place,decorated nice,staff are lovely&friendly. great views overlooking the naburn lock. option to dine outside now undercover in there new extension overlooking the river&the boats etc.

Went for Sunday Lunch. Food was amazing but the drinks were a bit pricey... We loved sitting in the new conservatory, but it maybe needs some outer doors as it was chilly as customers and staff went outside to the terrace. Had a problem with the online booking system, so had to book over the phone.

A lovely evening, my husband & I both enjoyed our meals, the new restaurant extension was so cosy & chic, a big thank you to the lovely young staff who served us, they were very friendly & professional, such a treat.

The new conservatory is well designed light and airy but the food is as dull and uninteresting as ever, same menu, no improvement in 2 years! Such a lovely setting deserves a quality menu, top class food and service. Such a shame. Many friends have...

We visited today while meeting relatives that lived nearby. A vibrant place to come and have some brunch. All of the staff were very helpful. Our food came out in a timely manner. The only slight negative was that one of the "extra" items didn't come out until almost at the very end. The staff were very apologetic. Will definitely return when we visit the area again.

Saturday lunch we had a lovely table looking on to the river . Great menu to choose from we went for the fish platter ,it came well presented with a good selection of fish ,absolutely delicious . The service was very good and quick ....

We have just returned from the Waterfront having spent the afternoon enjoying an amazing afternoon tea to celebrate a friend's special Birthday. The food was excellent as was the service and the new extension with a fantastic view of the river. I'd like to thank Nicola for looking after us and catering to all our various dietary requirements, the afternoon tea was the best we've had.

Went for brunch with my wife. Lovely location and venue. The owners have invested in this cafe and have created something special. The staff were friendly. Unfortunately the food was average. My vegetarian breakfast had overcooked fried food, hash brown, sausage etc. Also there was an automatic 12.5% service charge added to the bill which for breakfast seemed really cheeky. Their menu quotes" A discretionary 12.5% service charge will be added to parties of 6 or more" but they add to all bills. We have always left cash tips where the service is good but making the decision for the customer feels presumptuous.

Had a family birthday in the newly opened Conservatory looking over the river Ouse. We pre booked a table due to knowing at peek times they are full. The food, service was very good and the staff was great could not fault them.

Unique location in York (or just outside). Great staff and amazing new conservatory. Food was excellent too.

An afternoon tea celebration with family. Aime was great in the lead up getting booking right. The food was delicious. The service excellent, staff great, vegetarian and vegan options equally delicious.

Simply poor service that is not good enough. It’s absolutely fine having waiter/waitress service when you sit down however it’s absolutely pointless if you don’t have enough staff on or have staff that actually service you. Pointless employment. For goodness sake we have just stayed...

A great place for a family meal. Lovely food, service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Haven't eaten here for ages...but we shall be back. Its lovely here

Very nice food. Had fried egg sandwich and coffee - good quality. Lovely setting by the river.

Excellent food and service. The vegetarian breakfast was delicious and my grandson enjoyed his bacon roll.

My husband and myself were celebrating our wedding anniversary and were. disappointed to find our usual eating place was closed, so we called in here on the off chance of having Sunday lunch. It was extremely busy but we were found a table straight away....

Top place to relax. Fabulous food. Crayfish starter was super fresh. Sea bass was generous, fresh and expertly cooked. Trio of lemon desserts was sublime. Honestly one of the best desserts I’ve had. Great coffee. None if this weak, tasteless junk you get everywhere. Fast and attentive service from the very smart Scarlett who has THE best DMs.