Vanessa Delicatessen & Cafe in East Riding of Yorkshire

This is a lovely cafe that are able to supply a large selection of food. The staff are lovely, friendly a d have time to chat. We have never been disappointed the fish and chips are excellent. The only downside is the popularity of this cafe. Always book to avoid disappointment

The food was absolutely lovely we had the full English breakfast was definitely the best breakfast in Beverly!!! The coffee was very nice too. The breakfast was so good we bought some sausages from the butchers in the deli

Service varied between brusque and good , all our drinks , tea and coffees were very good quality ; these were spoilt by the way they were brought ,one cup of coffee was put down severely resulting in a pool of coffee in the saucer. No replacement saucer offered although on request a new napkin was brought . I asked for a glass of water with my coffee and was told rather shortly it was in the next room and to help myself . Little things spoilt our experience such as a burnt tea cake and the fruitcake with a wedge of Wensleydale cheese which sounded delicious on the menu being in actuality a fruitcake bun with a thin slice of triangular cheese . The tables are very close together and when leaving or arriving it can be difficult to manoeuvre into the allocated table and a little claustrophobic.

Great cafe. Wide menu - spoilt for choice. Lovely crab sandwich with chips and salad. Salad was massive though - way too much. Service is very good - cheery and efficient.

We have visited this Deli in Beverley before and the quality of the food is always very good. We have called before and the food and service are very good. Well worth a visit.

You have to try the breakfast here and lunches too, if the weather is kind you can sit outside and take in the pure delights of Beverley Saturday Market area next to the bandstand, it’s not the cheapest but you do get what you pay for here and it never disappoints

Freshly prepared lovely food, well priced and a friendly atmosphere, with the added bonus of a great deli and cake shop. Everything from the best all day breakfast I’ve ever had to delicious specials. Staff are great and always smiling.

Two of us went on a Sunday breakfast. The food 2 x poached eggs with avocado on toast was fantastic. Good coffee and great service. Whole thing couldn’t be faulted.

Was served by Sarah she was absolutely wonderful, such a lovely girl, she was very chatty and answered all questioned I asked, I grabbed a few things from the bakery and helped me with everything. Other staff seemed to have an attitude which ruined the vibe of the place but Sarah definitely brought the place to life!!! Definitely would recommend getting served by her lovely pork pies and sausage rolls too, expensive but worth it.

Such a pity that they cram in so many tables, the food is excellent but the claustrophobic atmosphere spoils the occasion.After finishing our main courses we asked for the dessert menu which we were given but after waiting 20 minutes for someone to come to take our order decided enough was enough and left.

Was recommended to us when we next visited Beverley. Only accessible by stairs. A busy, yet comfortable cafe, with a good selection on the menu. We had a full breakfast and egg on toast. Everything was hot and tasty. Not overly cheap, but enjoyable , and would return.

Completely overpriced and inconsistent. Got 3 tiny fish cakes with salad do £9.50. My friend ordered quiche with salad for the same price but got 2 salads more. When questioned got a snappy answer from the owner that’s how it’s always been. A total rip off

Absolutely wonderful in every way…5*….. nothing to fault and will be back. Highly recommend and wait (5mins) was not bad for a Sunday lunchtime.

Visit Vanessa’s quite often, always lovely food from both the cafe & shop. Very good portion sizes, and very tasty food.

Nieces favourite place for toast & jam. The toast reminds her of Mickey Mouse ears & the little pot of jam she thinks is fancy 💞 Always enjoy the gf breakfast here. Lovely coffee. Lovely, friendly & accommodating. Thank you 😊

Vanessa's Cafe is our favourite cafe in Beverley. Food excellent, prices very good and fantastic staff. I cannot recommend it highly enough 👍

So many choices - difficult to decide. Thai crab cakes were delicious with side salad, Thai sauce, mayo. Seafood platter was really good. Excellent coffee. Service was efficient and friendly. Will definitely be back.

Went here today whilst staying nearby. The queue was BAD, took us 40 minutes to get a table. After such a wait, we were expecting more tbh. The food was OK, nothing to rave about. It's not cheap either for what you get. The place lacks atmosphere as well, we were sat towards the front of the house upstairs and it was a little dark for my liking and could have had some better decor or accessories to create a country feel ambience. Give the place a try to make your own mind up. it's not for us.

We ordered a Beef Wellington from the butchery department for new years eve. It was supposed to serve 4 people, but I'm sure it would have easily stretched to 6 portions. It was beautifully prepared and came with gravy in a separate container. Very easy to cook,. It was delicious, very tender too. Thank you.

Bought a steak pie a few weeks ago but when I got home and warmed it up,it was a chicken pie. Ok mistakes can happen. Called in again today for a steak pie,warmed it up,turned out to be a CARROT pie! as that's all that was in it apart from 3 small chewy bits of steak. £5.25 a pie. Won't be calling again. Everything in the shop is overpriced.

been before and its nice - though tried to re-book and now they are demanding deposits.

Great Buddha Bowls from the deli. While not low-cost, the choice of salads for the Buddha Bowls is always excellent. They are freshly made, with inventive combinations of ingredients. Apart from a few staples, the choices change regularly. They must take a lot of making! Really enjoy them-a healthy treat.

Really nice gluten free breakfast & homemade hash browns 😋 My friend enjoyed her fish cakes. Coffee was good too. Friendly servers. Thank you.

Food is always delicious and staff are always super helpful and friendly; such a lovely little place for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or drinks. Dog friendly too which is a huge bonus. Definitely recommend

Very disappointing, considering the good reviews we’d read. First, we’d booked, but the table we were directed to was squeezed in between two other already occupied tables. They weren’t especially busy and thinking about it we should have been offered a choice of tables. We were so close we could have eaten off our neighbour’s plates and it was impossible to have a conversation without being overheard. Second, they welcome dogs and the one that arrived next to us plonked it’s snout on our table. It might not have done this if Vanessa’s had tables a little further apart or if they had an area specifically for owners with pets. Third one of the knives we received wasn’t clean, so I asked for another one - no apology! Fourth my sultana scone was so dry and so crumbly it disintegrated when I cut it in half and attempted to spread anything on it. Fifth the coffee came with a tiny piece of complimentary flapjack - this was undercooked and tasted of raw flour, so I spat it out. We didn’t make a fuss, but obviously won’t be going again.

We were disappointed when we visited yesterday. I understand it was busy, but waiting a hour and 20 minutes for three sandwiches was poor. Not only that but the service wasn’t great. We weren’t offered any drinks after placing our original order. The food was ok, but I’m not sure we would return again.

Had a really delicious breakfast if avo on toast and amazing coffee. Dined by myself and was made to feel very welcome and accommodated.

Really enjoyed my coffee and cake outside this wee spot, made even better by the lovely service and relaxed atmosphere. Treated myself to some cheese from the deli too.

Sat outside during Saturday market. The young waitress was friendly and listened to our needs. The coffee is very good and the cakes delicious, we didn’t have lunch but will return as the sandwiches looked lovely.

Overpriced and noisy. Poor quality food. Very disappointed

Called for lunch, we didn't have a reservation but they pushed a couple of tables together to accommodate us with no issue. The food was very nice and well presented and the staff were pleasant and friendly. It's a little gem, will call again

I visit this lovely little establishment a lot, wether for coffee or lunch the food is always freshly made and delicious. We sometimes take the dog and they are always very welcoming to her with sometimes giving her little treats that she loves. We sit both inside and out with her. They sometimes take on young summer time hires from the local area and they are all lovely but please be aware some of them are still learning as they are knew to the job, but they definitely try their hardest and do very well. The little shop downstairs also has some lovely items. Would definitely recommend for lunch if you are popping into the centre of beverley. Please be aware the seating inside is up a flight of stairs so even though it is great it’s not very disabled friendly but that’s just because the building is rather old being in beverley, but you can definitely sit out the front on a nice day!

We visited the shop at Vanessa’s recently. The rib eye we bought at their butchery was some of the best we have ever tasted ! On our return trip today, we decided to have lunch there too. Turned out to be a good decision. Good service at the outside table, and served with some delicious fresh food. This appears to be a very popular cafe in the heart of Beverley’s market square. Even if there’s a queue would recommend as it is wel worth the wait

We stopped off in Beverly on the way home from a holiday on the coast.Having been here with a friend before I decided to bring my family back for a spot of lunch.We are so glad we did. We had the Prawn sandwiches and salmon and cucumber sandwiches both marvellous. All the staff were friendly, attentive and accommodating Our children also enjoyed their pizza's.

Lovely coffee and food although the BLT I had recently wasn't that good. The deli is great and the burgers from the butchers are excellent.

The food is very good but the indoor eating area is very small with the next table almost on top of us. The wine is only available in either 125 ml or 250 ml glasses, with no 175ml which is very unusual. You can only book indoor tables, as outside is first come first served and as it was a very warm day there was a queue to sit outside. It gets very loud inside due to the cramped area and the acoustics of the room. Dogs are allowed inside which may not suit everyone.

My friend and I decided to treat ourselves to lunch at Vanessa’s. We have been before and had the fish Goujons or platters which we have really enjoyed. This time we both had the salmon and haddock goujons. The batter was really overcooked and hard as if the goujons had been reheated, and the fish inside was dry and ruined. We were given a half hearted explanation and no apology, and certainly not any form of recompense. We are both pensioners and my friend is over 90 years old. The experience spoiled a rare day out that was full of anticipation. We also felt that the staff were condescending and we will not be coming again !!

Truly shocking service. Waitress wandered around chatting, menus under arm. Another waitress wandered ver, ignored us and left. After 10 minutes no menu to choose from. Quite simply left.

Went for lunch here yesterday with hubby as we were passing through the town. Busy and we sat outside. The waitress who took our order was very unfriendly to the point of abruptness. Food arrived fairly quickly from a different more friendly waitress. Hubby enjoyed his fish and salmon goujons, my steak panini was cooked as I had asked but nowhere near as warm as it should have been. The chips and sides were good as was my gin. However the unfriendly waitress who returned to take our payment has put us off from returning.

A quick look at the menu convinced us to have lunch here and we're so glad we did. We had the seafood platter and haloumi roasted veg salad - both marvellous. All the staff were friendly, attentive and accommodating when we had to relocate from outside when a rain shower arrived. Thankyou.

Have visited many times over summer, sitting both outside & inside. Food always delicious, much more tasty & appealing than your usual cafe’. Cakes are delicious too!

really enjoyed our time at Vanessa staff very helpful food really good if your in Beverly certainly worth a call

Great experience, good food and service. Comprehensive menu

First time visit to Beverley, directed to this cafe after asking advice from locals; not disappointed. Nice Olde Worlde feel about the place, situated just off main square,opposite very attractive Georgian style bandstand, which I gather is one of the towns' landmarks. Some outside seating, but mostly upstairs,as downstairs taken over by a very appealing Deli & Butchers. Really friendly & helpful staff, good service & excellent food. Recommended

Very nice cafe right in the centre of Beverly overlooking the marketplace. Food and service were excellent, would recommend the English breakfast on Saturday market day

Visited today, nice and sunny so sat outside in Marketplace. took my parents. We had the cold seafood platter, Yorkshire platter and a bowl of chips. Superb food, great service. staff helped mum who uses a walking aid to use downstairs staff toilet very helpful. One of the best pork pies and gammon ham all on sale in the shop. Great cheeses and the pickled onions are sublime. Everything beautifully presented. Worth a visit for all foodies .

We had a fantastic lunch here today. We chose a Yorkshire platter ( ham, cheese, pork pie, pickles and bread) and a Pork and Apple burger with salad and chips. Everything was delicious and with generous portions. The scones and tray bakes looked great too ....leaving those for another visit!! The tea rooms were busy but the staff were very helpful and friendly. It is possible to book here, so to avoid disappointment, I think we'll try to book for our next visit. We will definitely be back.

Great food and service. Just note that queuing for a table is common at busy times.

Visited for lunch reunion with a friend. Initially, the service was very prompt, and our drinks were served almost immediately, but were not hot. However, we had to wait half an hour for our food, and I noticed that a couple who arrived much later than us were served at the same time. My friend had gluten free salmon and cucumber sandwich, which he said was good. I had fishcakes off the light bites menu, which were extremely disappointing. They were very overcooked, dry and pretty bland and tasteless - no seasoning or flavouring, such as herbs. The salad consisted of limp flat-leaf lettuce, cucumber, tomato and some red onion. I ate half of the dish and that was a struggle. Definitely not worth £9.50. No-one came to ask if our food was OK, so I didn't give feedback at the time, but have done so since, and received an apology. It is always embarrassing to complain or give negative feedback when eating with someone else - but I would have done so if we had been asked. I have only ever had a good experience with Vanessa's food and produce, especially breakfast and take away buffets, so this was a real let down. I don't like the rather cynical practice of serving coffee up to half an hour before food, then asking if we want more drinks? I might go back there - but have breakfast or a teacake/scone and ask for my coffee to be served with the food.

Not disabled friendly. Husband can’t use stairs due to his disability. The only tables we could use were outside in the rain. No indoor downstairs tables for disabled customers. Had a lovely experience in the King’s Head instead.

Visited Vanessa’s at lunchtime on the 10/07/23 12.30 which understandably was a busy. I ordered a tuna Mayo sandwich with cucumber, sausage roll and pie. On recieving my order I took it to the till to pay and was charged £17 I questioned this and the lady (who was friendly and helpful) explained the deli had put an extra sticker on, she quickly refunded the extra and I left. I began to eat my sandwich and what I recieved was tuna and cucumber no Mayo on brown stale bread which I couldn’t eat! Vanessa’s service used to be fantastic, I would say the place has become complacent.

Very busy today we had booked ahead our table in advance but was squeezed near the counter not the best table in the cafe. Very tight fit for four people especially the ones on the end. The food as always was excellent the crab salad...

On a very warm but blustery Monday, we seated ourselves outside for eating at Vanessa's, as there were plenty of tables in the Saturday Market. After reading previous reviews and looking at the menu there were plenty of choices that we three could enjoy. We...

Busy, but it's hugely popular and rightly so, good food reasonably priced, nice polite staff, eat in or outside, recommended👍

Visited on a Saturday morning. Ordered a wrap minus the roasted veg, however my wrap came without pesto instead - obviously disappointed but there was nobody around to inform. Anyway I still enjoyed my wrap but would’ve more so with the pesto. Had to make...

Superb venue and food but absolutely terrible couple of staff at the time of attending. Marshalled into a seat of their choice not ours. No reserved tables but they interrupted progress to ensure one was sat as they wished. Very unwelcoming and not handled professionally...

Popped in yesterday 14/6/23 for lunch, opted for cold fish platter. FANTASTIC! Smoked raw/ fresh salmon, prawns, crab pattie, brown crusty bread, butter, salad, chips. This was all meant for one! We shared it! Everything tasted fresh, perfect. Served by friendly attentive staff. I rate this place the BEST EATERY IN BEVERLEY. Much Respect to all concerned.

Ordered 2 coffees and 2 bacon sandwiches to go, they said the bacon sandwiches would be 5 minutes so me and my mum took a seat on one of their 3 empty tables outside. We were told to leave by a member of staff as we weren’t allowed to sit there and rudely gestured at the sign even though we was waiting for food from their cafe?? I have a bad foot and my mum is in her 60s, did you want us to just stand inside holding 2 hot coffees? Apparently so. Bacon sandwiches were mostly fat, coffees were nice and so was the bloke who made them, won’t be coming back though, also costs a fortune.

Very good deli, the coffee from the cafe is nice too.

Really nice selection on the menu and the portions were lovely. The staff were nice and the cafe itself is nicely decorated. The food was ample and the drinks nice. We bought things from the deli too and they were a nice treat when we...

Add the crab salad spot on food is always good

Food OK. Staff friendly and helpful. There are better places to eat and give bettervalue. From all the recommendations we had been given we were disappointed.

Good for lunch and nice to sit outside when warm. Food was nice and wasn’t a long wait. Quite expensive though.

Staff very professional and helpful, Afternoon tea was perfect,tasted amazing I give it 110%

Went yesterday for afternoon tea The staff very professional The food was perfect,taste amazing Give it 110%

Lovely outside area, waitress sat us down, gave us the menu despite 3 staff being outside no one came for our order, 15min later we got up & left, found somewhere else

I have only been to this deli a handful of times but I always find the staff somewhat miserable. I called today and was stood at the counter for a while whilst 3 members of staff wandered up and down behind the counter and ignored...

Never been to Beverley before. We came for the races and stopped over. This shop is amazing we called in for a look around! Wow I could have spent all day in there. The sandwich’s was amazing the butchers counter was stocked with some amazing...

Had a gorgeous lunch with fantastic service. Couldn’t have been any better - well done, Vanessa’s and staff ❤️

Great meals and service. A must for good food.

Lovely atmosphere with a great view over the market. The service was friendly and very quick. The food was delicious. We will be back.

Very popular cafe/delicatessen with good reason ... It's excellent quality 👍 The cafe is upstairs so elderly or disabled may find the staircase a bit much.

What an absolute gem of a place . Lovely friendly attentive staff and the best Bacon and Brie panini I’ve tasted. Can’t wait to revisit and have one of their breakfasts . Shop below cafe is a real foodie paradise. You will not be disappointed.

Fresh and delicious deli options

Always enjoy my visits to Vanessa cafe. All the staff are friendly, and despite being busy they manage a friendly chat. The food is excellent quality, and locally sourced. I often purchase from the delicatessen, again the food is excellent quality. The lemon meraquine tart is my favourite. Look forward to my next visit.

Conveniently placed on the Saturday Market. There is a shop/takeaway downstairs and a sizeable cafe upstairs which serves light meals, sandwiches and cake. There is table service and the service is friendly and efficient. Great choice of cakes, ours were both lovely - a raspberry...

A varied menu, delicious food and cakes, waitress service, a delightful place to sit and obtain refreshments.

We have eaten in the café numerous times and have always been impressed with the quality of food and service, so decided to try the catering service for a funeral. Selection and presentation were outstanding and it was all delicious! Would definitely recommend.

Called in on a weekday lunchtime and waited a few minutes for a table upstairs. As first time visitors it was noticeable that staff just ignored us/refused to look at us until we were at the front of the queue. A strange welcome. However, things...

A good choice of food downstairs for people on a gluten-free diet plus for coeliacs We did wait quite a while for our order to be taken, 5 very young girls wandering around looking confused, but when we got our order in, it came quite quickly. The food was good, although they forgot the second pastry on the order and then had confusion as to whether the one we did have was rhubarb or pecan. But all in all a pleasant place to eat

Well, I just had to share what a delicious brunch I had. Whole meal toast with smashed avocado with poached egg and smoked salmon. Standard hipster lunch you’d think but the added chorizo and cherry tomatoes took it to another level. Always enjoy our meals here. Staff are polite, chatty and efficient.

Well, I just had to share what a delicious brunch I had. Whole meal toast with smashed avocado with poached egg and smoked salmon. Standard hipster lunch you’d think but the added chorizo and cherry tomatoes took it to another level. Always enjoy our meals here. Staff are polite, chatty and efficient.

I usually buy salad at the shop part of Vanessa’s. amazing! today they had roasted creamy kale, roasted beetroot&chickpeas with siracha, bbq chicken breast, creamy coleslaw, and i also chose mexican salad. freshly made buddha bowl. oh their lattes are also very good quality, much better then high street chains!

Good atmosphere, good coffee. Very expensive bacon sandwich. Pastries good but pricey, better alternatives elsewhere.

Delicious food and great service. There was a queue for tables but the staff kept updating us about tables coming free.

Great food, varied menu, friendly staff, nice atmosphere and great location.

Great little café with such a wide variety of menu options. We came today to have a birthday brunch and it was all quite delicious. I had the "smaller" full English (although still very substantial as it turns out!) and my husband had the special eggs Royale. Both were delicious. I was going to have a fried egg with my full English until I noticed the lady sat next to us having the most creamy looking scrambled egg so went for that and was very glad I had done as mine was beautifully creamy too. Great food and great service, hopefully we'll get chance to come back whenever we're next in Beverley as the rest of the menu was just as tempting!

The absolutely best fish finger sandwich I have ever eaten. £8.95 for sourdough bread filled with home made succulent fish goujons, and with a pea purée spread. Side salad with a lemon dressing. Really good. Staff pleasant too. Only negative was the number of dogs....

All three of us loved our visit, home made pie , delicious chips, soup & sandwich & tea / mulled wine - lovely staff - delicious the place to go in Beverley

Not the best visit. Cafe was freezing. Food came out wrong and the lady in the purple dress accused us of being incorrect as if we didn’t know what we had ordered. 5 plates, 5 meals for three people? No. Not only was she unpleasant,...

Went for breakfast, took a bite of the sausage and instantly knew it had chemicals on it by taste and smell. Spat it out and called the waitress across, she took it back while I was sick in the toilet. While this was happening the kitchen were arguing and pointing at the table my guest was left at making them uncomfortable. Ask for the bill and the only thing they did was remove a drink but had to pay for the food. Shocking customer service. Do not go unless you want to be poisoned, I've contacted the council so they can be inspected. Awful people managing it, the waiting staff were ok

On a very wet morning l sat upstairs a waitress came up and said abruptly have you just sat there, I answered yes. She said it was reserved for 11.30 as it was only 10. 35 I said by husband was joining me and we...

Helpful staff fab coffee and food.

Wonderful food, great venue and lovely staff. Can get a bit busy but worth the wait.

went into vanessa’s, only for a coffee and cake and have to say it was really good. we had a lemon drizzle and a gluten free coconut slice and two lattes, we often come in and has never disappointed us! Large menu, suited for anyone....

My husband booked afternoon tea in my namesake cafe as a surprise. Have to say it was very busy for a Friday lunchtime people were queuing to get in. As we had booked we were quickly shown to our table,and asked to choose 2 sandwich...

very disappointing as there was too many dogs 4 in a small area - one was even on the table and one begging up at the table resting it’s paws on the table standing on back legs !!. food was nice but surely limit the amount of dogs and barking / yelping too many in a small compact area . not a pleasant experience -

We visited lunchtime today. Sat outside, quick friendly server, and nice varied lunch menu. A big choice, we had light snacks, which were big! The fish gougons were so fresh and delicious. Highly recommended..

Very popular. Had to wait 10 mins for a table for lunch; the person in front said it was the best deli in Beverley. I had an interesting bowl of soup and a half sandwich - a great idea I had not seen previously. No bread left to buy and take away. Best to get there earlier.

Yes, loved the experience and the service. Thank you all. The food was excellent