The Attic Gallery Coffee Bar

*Specialty Coffee perspective review* What an odd place to experience specialty coffee in. Very far from your typical gentrified Specialty Coffee place. From the tea service to the customers frequenting the place and general interior design - NOTHING would make you suspect to find a decent cup of single origin here. They do serve it in French Press which normally isn’t my favorite, but the cup was still a good one. The beans were from Hasbean and they had another german lesser known guestroaster available. Staff seems very stressed despite the nearly empty coffee shop. Definitely the best specialty coffee I found in York so far. Though the atmosphere was not inviting for me personally. If you love a busy british tea shop place atmosphere then this is the place for you though! Would never break out my laptop here though to get some work done. All in all a good place for good coffee in York (though its also due to the lack of other choices in the area).

This is our go-to place for coffee when I come to York with my husband. It’s a bit of a hidden gem because it’s on the first floor, but well worth the climb up the stairs. The coffee is always good as is the food, and the staff friendly and efficient. I recommend the gluten free brownie which is rich and very moreish. I also appreciate their attention to detail. Today I was asked if I wanted sugar (I didn’t) and one shot or two of coffee. This may seem trivial but I’ve been in so many cafes where the drinks come with sugar sachets which are then thrown away and the coffee is like tar. My oatmilk latte was perfect. We usually have coffee and cake when we visit mid-morning but the rest of the menu looks very tasty. Highly recommended!

A lovely and cosy hideaway in York, well worth the walk up the stairs (didn't see a lift so if mobility is difficult I would check that out). The coffee is amazing and truely experienced and knowledgable baristas. A great range in coffees too. If you like a mild, or a very strong coffee ask the staff for a recommendation and im sire ypunwont be disappointed. Also a nice cocktail selection, and I enjoyed the gin special (Gunpowder). A small but tasty range of cakes looked tempting too. You could sit quietly here on your own, or visit witha few friends.

Visited this by chance (Betty's was full). Such a nice little spot. Good selection of coffees ☕ relaxed atmosphere. It's on two floors (first and second), the upper floor is smaller and more cosy. The two waitresses were very nice. It's only open on Fridays and Saturdays so take the chance to visit if you are around those days.