The Vanilla Cafe

12 College Street, YO1 7JF - York
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·£1–10 Cafe British
Menu The Vanilla Cafe
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4.4/5
1023 recommendations

What makes this place special

Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Casual
Cosy

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🌳 Outdoor seating 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy

💬 What people say

Door 36 Cake 31 Minster 14 Scones 14 Hot chocolate 9 Milkshake 6 Cup 4

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 1904 658852
📍 Address: 12 College Street, York

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday 9:30 am–4 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am–4 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am–4 pm
Thursday 9:30 am–4 pm
Friday 9:30 am–4 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–4 pm
Sunday Closed

Google Reviews

4.6/5
★★★★
172 Google reviews
Tamara Benson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
An absolute gem near York Minster. Skip the chains and find this place! The teacakes and tea were lovely and the owner was welcoming and friendly! Beautiful view and outside seating.
Sarah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Absolutely fantastic little cafe right behind York Minster. It has about 3 tables (for two) inside the cafe but quite a good number of tables outside. We had coffee and cake, which were both excellent! Can totally recommend!
Claudette ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Friendly service, homemade cake in a great location opposite York Minster on very pretty College Street. It has a real village feel around the area with seating indoors and outdoors. I went for Spiced Apple Caramel Cake which was lovely and …
Ys Chan ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Love place Good price with this view! Valuable …
Polly Cox ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have been into the Vanilla Cafe a couple of times now and I can safely say it is my favourite place to go for tea/ lunch in all of York. The service was quick and friendly, the coffee delightful and the atmosphere and interior homely in …
Simon Gibbons ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
First time in York and we visit Vanilla Cafe on two occasion. A hidden gem for all to go to. Hot chocolate and Milkshakes as must. Thank you and see you again soon. Our view from outside Vanilla Cafe

Features & Services

Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Romantic
Crowd
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids

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