The Perky Peacock

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1. Niall Best ★★★★★

   Brilliant little riverside cafe. Great staff and good solid food options all hosted in a really interesting building or you can enjoy the river sitting outside. Worth a stop.

   almost 3 months ago
2. NIKKY SHERRARD ★★★★★

   What a delightful little building - it was so unique inside from what I saw when I ordered. As it was a lovely day I sat outside with a view of the river which is a lovely way to enjoy my latte. Beautifully presented and well made drink. Service was efficient & friendly. I didn't have a cake (next time!) but they looked amazing!

   almost 4 months ago
3. Joshua “The world traveller” ★★★★★

   Lovely atmospheric place for a morning coffee. Literally felt like we sat in a castle's underground prison (because we were!) Coffee was nice and service was quick. We didnt have anything to eat but the sandwiches looked good. Only thing is there are no toilets here! They are the other side of the bridge in the library!

   almost 4 months ago

1. Quinny Lei ★★★★★

   The dodgy dungeons so they say, like the ambience and concept. Simple breakfast menu but enough for many different choices. I recommend this petite cafe to indulge in the soft and crisp autumn at York

   almost 4 months ago
2. Ian Knight ★★★★★

   The position of this Cafe next to Lendal Bridge and it's close proximity to the York Minster presents you with a first view of the medieval delights that await you just a short walk over the bridge. The coffee was not up to my personal preference however. I believe coffee should be made with full fat milk and alternatives used only when you request them. As a consequence the coffee lacked body and the flavours I expected.

   almost 4 months ago
3. Haynes Cheung ★★★☆☆

   Unique cafe, keep in mind they don’t have a toilet. Plenty of seats everywhere inside the tower also along the river, can be a great spot for a short break. Average cafe food. With the ambiance I’d love to give 5 stars, but within 2 hours being there I was told that I couldn’t sit there for long if they have more customers coming in, while I saw they do have empty tables as that time. It was a bit off putting. Not ideal for people who want to take time and relax, or those who’re waiting for their train. - update - I want to add that the staffs were fine, I only felt unwelcome when I was asked twice if I have ordered food/ if I want more. I wasn’t informed that I could sit upstairs instead, or that they need to prepare a party later, etc. simply that I have to leave very soon. I wasn’t the only person in the room at that time, so you can imagine how uncomfortable it felt when I’m also a customer.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Marty Smith ★★★★★

   This place had a reputation for great cake so i wanted to see if it were the case. I tried the brownie crunch cake, it was rich without being too sweet and had a nice blend of textures with gooey & crunchier bits. The coffee was decent too. Customer service was friendly and it’s a cute little venue to sit and read in as the weather yesterday was rather precipitous!

   almost 3 years ago
2. Alicia Marie ★★★★★

   Super quaint cafe built into an old castle. Amazing views, fun history, and a lovely atmosphere. My cappuccino was top notch as well as my (not pictured) BLT. I would have snapped a photo but it was so delicious I couldn't help but dig in!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Ian Lomax ★★★★★

   Dropped in here for a bite to eat and a cuppa while walking along the riverside. A few tables with views of the river, this was a pretty relaxing place to spend an hour watching the boats and people go by. Surprised that its opening time was only to 4pm on a lovely sunny, busy day. Beer was reasonably priced and the tables were being cleared and cleaned regularly. Only a few minutes walk from the railway station and city centre. Worth stopping at.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Raheel Shaharyar ★★★★☆

   Super cute cafe in the dungeon of this beautiful tower by the river. The day that we went it was snowing quite randomly and we had the entire place to ourselves. It's really cute and cozy decor. Service is really friendly. The one thing I found was that portions were really small. We ordered soup and the bowls were only half filled. Though I may have only felt this way because I thought the soup was absolutely delicious and I was freezing and it was perfect on that cold day! We also got tea and hot chocolate which absolutely hit the spot. I highly recommend this adorable little cafe overlooking the water.

   almost 4 years ago

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