Cafe in York

“Superb pub. Great selection. Large beer garden”

“Had my 40th birthday lunch here with 25 members of my family. Excellent food, fantastic service, all with a smile. It was the perfect venue to look after such a big party and they did exceptionally well, comes highly recommended and I shall definitely be going back. The salad bar was great and the selection of meats they brought round was extensive and every single one was delicious. Absolutely faultless.”

“We’ve been to Ambiente a few times now and it’s always been a brilliant experience with a great atmosphere. Everyone is always friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Our server was Lorien and she was so lovely. The food was, as usual, absolutely delicious. 5 tapas between us was just right, but we’re not big eaters. The calamari was exceptional. We had a great time and will definitely be going again then next time we’re in York.”

“See the update at the end of this original review. We have been coming here since the very beginning. It started with a kiosk while the cafe was being finished. We were extremely impressed by the fabulous coffee and brilliant staff. When Caffe Valeria was opened we knew we had found “our” place! We visit often, both as a couple and some times with friends. The coffee is and the choice of cakes and pastries is excellent. The staff are always smiling and making us feel welcome. All the staff are helpful and kind. We must mention George, Liv and Olly as going above and beyond to make us feel special. Please don’t change a thing. Helen and David Update, George, Liv and Ollie (the stars of Valeria’s) have all left taking its heart with them. We no longer go there. Staff could be better trained, owner unpleasant. We feel we have lost something very special.”

“Pleased we found this place . Nice food and all very fresh. It's obviously popular with the locals and the place was very busy when we went but the service was prompt.”

“Highly recommend! The pancakes are pure perfection! I visited 2 different spring espresso cafes in York and they were both great. Friendly stuff and accommodating, I asked for a change in my order and they were more than happy to adjust it. The pancakes were a massive portion and super yummy with a generous portion of maple syrup. I’m salivating thinking about them! The coffee was excellent! The brownie was delicious but a bit dry. Overall a great place- would definitely visit again!”

“We dined on a thu evening at The Rise for my parents wedding anniversary. We were greated by a card from the restaurant to my parents which was a lovely touch. For starters we had the cheese souffle. This was delicious however it said with walnuts but we didn't see any. For mains two of us had the lamb shanks, my husband had the fish and chips and my mum had the fish pie. Portion sizes were on the smaller side but more than adequate for us, the fish pie was larger and mum said every mouthful was packed with seafood. All were absolutely beautiful. Delicious well done chef! We only had two desserts, the pavlova and the chocolate mouse. Both were very tasty and each with its own twist on things. Food is on the more expensive side, but you pay for what you get and it's definitely worth it. Drinks are very expensive, nothing special but absolutely OK. Service fabulous the staff never stop working hard to ensure you are well cared for, very attentive. We were served by Jack mainly but all staff were fabulous. We have had two afternoon teas here which were also delicious and wonderful. The whole hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas. We will definitely be coming back and highly recommend.”

“If you're looking for something fresh and lighter than most places, you might want to try FeVa's omelettes. They come with chips or salad, and the portions are abundant. Also, amazing view from the tables!”

“Delicious quiche and salad for brunch served with a cappuccino in the beautiful garden. A definite must do if you are in the York area:”

“Amazing Cafe, and serves great authentic Italian food on an evening that you don't even get at high end restaurants in London. Fantastic hidden gem in Acomb - 100% worth a visit.”

“My second visit to York and I always come to Spring Espresso for breakfast/brunch. Their food is amazing and their service is top notch. :)”

“First time going here today, and I’ve never ever seen owt like it!! The place is insane, so so much to do and keep the kids busy all day. We was here from 10.15am till 4.10pm. If it wasn’t for needing to get our train back to Leeds we’d of stayed until the place closed. All the staff were friendly, polite, smiles on their faces. They were there to help if needed! The boys were gutted to go home, and are already dying to come back again!! Thank you for such an amazing day, and for a big well done for all the staff working 21/08/25, you worked your backsides off!! Xx”

“LOVE coming here. Atmosphere is always cosy but vibrant. They constantly do jazz nights and food night. I came today (Monday evening) and it was a bit quieter but it was still a lovely atmosphere. The team are friendly, i just love visiting.”

“Amazing pub, probably my favourite in York. Friendly bar lady who was efficient, plus a fantastic range of cask ales. Dog friendly too.”

“An absolute gem of a restaurant! Fantastic location, plenty of seating and a great atmosphere. Food is fab and a great menu to chose from and there is something for everyone! The skewers are so tasty, the tiramisu is to die for and the range and choice of drinks complement each and every dish. Well worth booking so don’t arrive and be disappointed! Staff are super tentative and friendly and made our meal special. Thanks and already looking forward to coming back again soon!”

“We took my Aunt for her 70th birthday we wasn't disappointed. The Venison wss the best i've eaten cooked to perfection. All the food was well worth the money great evening out.”

“Wonderful little restaurant in city centre. Easily accommodated for our large group of people. Food was prepared to our liking and served rather quickly, even though we were 14+ guests. Lasagna was delicious and appetisers utilised proper Italian meat and cheese. Pasta was also good. Kind staff was a good bonus.”

“Lovely cosy pub with exceptionally wide selection of really tasty food and drinks. Everything we ordered was delicious. Pretty fancy plate arrangements too. Table service brilliant. Will definitely be back.”

“Had a lovely meal Saturday evening, the chef accommodated us, even though we were very late(not our fault) only a few minutes before last food order, he produced a delicious curry for me and delicious fish and chips for my husband. So we decided to book for Sunday carvery. Absolutely delicious with an excellent choice of vegetables and trimmings with a good choice of meats, all very hot, very tasty, well presented by a friendly chef”

“Wonderfully welcoming pub with fantastic staff that truly went the extra mile. We visited here as a group of 8 for my mother in laws birthday and the staff were so great with the children and let us bring in our own birthday cake. No rushing us from our table when we finished, it was very relaxed. The food was also amazing, especially the steak pie that I had! We will definitely be back in the future.”

“Me and my sister met here for the first time. Easy to book a table, was done through fb. Friendly helpful staff. Beautiful interior and great atmosphere. Was lovely and will be returning.”

“Went in for breakfast. Café very clean and comfortable. Surprising amount of room for a small cafe. Staff polite n efficient Food great. Great experience”

“Lovely pub with a fantastic newly decked beer garden. Great atmosphere and friendly service. We didn't eat so I'm unable to comment on the food unfortunately. Would definitely recommend and return.”

“Lovely to find somewhere tucked away like this and not one of the same-old coffee places. Had a very welcome latte and stunning cinnamon breakfast bun. Simply the most delicious cinnamon roll I have ever eaten.”

“Great little find...well worth having an hour or so here to tire out the kids and keep them entertained! Lots to do and plenty of space and free parking close by too! Definitely recommend”

“We stayed at the hotel for a weekend break and tonight we had dinner here and the food was amazing , the staff were very attentive . Couldn't fault anything.”

“The staff are amazing. Helpful, friendly and welcoming. Definitely one of my favourite shops in York. ❤️❤️”

“Great experience with young family. Prebooked online which I would suggest as there was a big line waiting for walk up. Nice basic little boats, easy to operate and safe enough to give your kids a turn driving. Nice views and not bad value at £40 for an hour. Good on a hot sunny day.”

“I cannot fault the team at Anderton McClements at all. They are amazing and an extremely good agency. I would recommend them for anyone wanting to find a place in York. The team have been so kind and helpful throughout the whole process of us moving in and have been there for us every step of the way. They are a wholesome, kind, approachable, caring and really down to earth team. Always there with a happy smile. They are professional and knowledgeable, which has really helped us. Our house is so cozy and lovely with absolutely no faults. They have explained everything so well and made the process really smooth and easy. Good job team! They are really on your side.”

“Great pup great staff also great food can't ask for anything else.”