Bennett's Cafe and Bistro

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  Eddie Peng

  ·2 months ago

  “Very disappointing experience. The table was really wobbly and I ended up spilling my coffee all over myself and the floor. A staff member came over to clean it up and later told us she’d taken one coffee off the bill, which I thought was a nice gesture. When we went to pay, she asked if I wanted to leave a tip. I said no, and she then added the free coffee back onto the bill. I still paid, but honestly, it left a really bad taste in my mouth. Her attitude afterwards also felt noticeably unfriendly, and the whole interaction was just awkward and unpleasant. Tipping is optional, so adding the coffee back straight after I declined to tip felt pretty mean and unprofessional. What makes it even more disappointing is that this is a café right next to York Minster, where staff must meet tourists from all over the world every day. Experiences like this really don’t leave a good impression of York, which is such a shame for an otherwise lovely city.”

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  S DiS

  ·2 months ago

  “It was nice. Nothing exceptional, we were here just for a quick visit before closing. We had Parkin, really wanted to try it homemade as it is local, it was nice. Service was given 3 stars only cause while it was lovely we weren't give a second cup to drink tea cause we order a teapot for one person only. I understand the point of this, but we were in a rush, full already, we only wanted one pot to share rather than waste a larger pot for two, the waiter could have said yes to a simple request such as that.”

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  Karen Dalton

  ·4 months ago

  “Stopped in for a proper cup of tea and scones with clotted cream and jam. Best I have ever had and definitely what I wanted on my trip to the UK. My husband had a crumpet, which was also delicious. I highly recommend this place.”

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  Megan King

  ·4 months ago

  “Food was average; we went for lunch. The latte was good. There is a lovely view of the minster. Our only real complaint was the staff; they were cordial at best with a moment or two of rudeness.”

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  Libby Hanna

  ·4 months ago

  “Best coffee in the area and lovely ladies who run it. Outside seats are in a gorgeous bit of sun right next to York Minster and uts beautiful gardens. Best coffee I’ve had in the UK. I had an iced latte and my Nana had a latte which was gorgeously piping hot.”

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  N.I. alfaincinaroar

  ·6 months ago

  “Nestled right next to the York minster this cafe is an ideal place to stop after a busy day of shopping/walking around York. The cakes and drinks were decent and the decor and seats inside were comfortable and fitting of the environment. The issues arise with the some staff members being disrespectful and cold towards customers even asking people on our table who were waiting for their family if they were "even coming?" after asking to move tables together. Previous reviews also seem to highlight this issue of the very obvious feeling of being unwelcome in the cafe. Overall this is not somewhere I would recommend as I personally think their are much nicer cafes nearby if you can cope without the view of the Minster.”

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  Rachel Loveless

  ·1 year ago

  “Stopped by for an Al fresco cream tea and it did not disappoint. Very good service, the scone was warm and the cream and jam were plentiful. Highly recommend over its more well known competitor.”

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  Anne Marie Stagg

  ·1 year ago

  “A very popular spot for tourists to York as it has the most amazing views of York Minster via a wall of windows! It was quite busy when I visited but staff were lovely, very attentive and welcoming and service was super quick. The menu looked good but I only wanted a coffee and cake which were very good. Be aware that gluten free cakes are not labelled or kept apart from others. Toilets are upstairs. I really enjoyed my coffee with oat milk and piece of tiffin. Will visit again. NB Keep your eyes peeled for the stuffed badger and his friend; you’ll need to speak to the owner to learn the badger’s name and his back story 😹”

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  Reneé Pereyra Elías

  ·2 years ago

  “Great café, right in front of York Minster, incredible view of the Cathedral. The scones were superb, still warm. The preserve was very good. Also had some parkin, which is basically a local ginger/spiced cake. The members of staff were very nice. The price was fair - great quality/price ratio. Recommended.”

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  Nishant Lade

  ·2 years ago

  “This place is perfectly located, right in front of the Minster, offering a lovely view. I got a really warm welcome from the waitress, and everyone there was super friendly. I had a mocha, and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve ever had—smooth and rich, just perfect. Between the friendly service and the great location, I’d definitely recommend stopping by.”

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