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About Bruks
Bruks is a cafe on Peter Ln in York, taking walk-ins rather than reservations. The menu runs from a Breakfast Sandwich to Bacon Or Sausage Sandwich and Vegan Sandwich options, alongside an Iced Latte Or Mocha, drawn from a wider list of 19 dishes. The counter serves the city Monday to Saturday, closed on Sundays. Outdoor seating gives an option for those who want to sit outside, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. Dogs are welcome inside, and food is also available to take away for eating off site. The cafe sits on a side street and can fill up at busier times.
Good to know
- ParkingDifficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
19 dishes · mains £3–13- Breakfast Sandwich£7.50
- Bacon Or Sausage Sandwich£6.50
- Veggie Sandwich£7.50
- Vegan Sandwich£7.00
- Iced Latte Or Mocha£3.50
- Iced Latte Or Mocha With Flavoured Syrup And Cream£5.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, carrot cake, iced vanilla latte and latte with cookie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, carrot cake, iced vanilla latte and latte with cookie.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws most reviewers, from a traditional English breakfast to mushrooms and tomatoes with an egg on wholemeal toast, which one diner found a good portion that arrived promptly. Another says the kitchen cooked their breakfast perfectly for a fussy eater. Close behind is the staff, described repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, with quick service. Families mention games that suit all ages and say the kids were looked after, and one family called their carrot cake delicious with generous portions. Cold drinks get praise too, including an iced vanilla latte and a lemon iced tea during a heatwave. Several describe a quiet corner in the centre of York, and one visitor got the last table in a full cafe. The one critical review calls the food nice but overpriced, noting a full English, a veggie breakfast and two hot drinks added up to more than expected, and that a husband was unhappy to get only one sausage. Coffee orders arrive with a small extra, a wafer thin crisp biscuit or a piece of cookie.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws most reviewers, from a traditional English breakfast to mushrooms and tomatoes with an egg on wholemeal toast, which one diner found a good portion that arrived promptly. Another says the kitchen cooked their breakfast perfectly for a fussy eater. Close behind is the staff, described repeatedly as friendly and welcoming, with quick service. Families mention games that suit all ages and say the kids were looked after, and one family called their carrot cake delicious with generous portions. Cold drinks get praise too, including an iced vanilla latte and a lemon iced tea during a heatwave. Several describe a quiet corner in the centre of York, and one visitor got the last table in a full cafe. The one critical review calls the food nice but overpriced, noting a full English, a veggie breakfast and two hot drinks added up to more than expected, and that a husband was unhappy to get only one sausage. Coffee orders arrive with a small extra, a wafer thin crisp biscuit or a piece of cookie.
Featured reviews
- Sylvia Richardson
“I had googled "Best place in York for a healthy breakfast". I am a York resident. Bruks came up and lived up to it's online description. Good coffee served with a delicious wafer thin crisp biscuit. I had mushrooms n tomatoes with an egg on wholemeal toast. Good portion size, tasted good and all promptly served. The cafe is thriving and was full when I left. Staff businesslike yet welcoming. All round a positive experience which I will repeat.”
- izzy fowles
“Me and my boyfriend came in for 2 cold drinks during the heatwave. The staff were absolutely lovely and quickly made us feel comfortable and welcomed, with quick service. The place has a really great atmosphere in such a great location in the centre of York. We got an iced vanilla latte and a lemon iced tea and we couldn’t recommend them anymore! There are some games to play which definitely sticks out for all ages, especially those with younger children. We will absolutely be coming back, and recommend this gorgeous café to everyone!”
- liz knowles
“We stumbled across this busy cafe and we're really pleased we did! It was very busy and we got the last table. There is a good selection of different food types on offer, plenty of drink options, and lots of cake which sadly we couldn't …”
- Vanessa Tan
“Lovely little café located in a quiet corner. A cosy and comfortable place with friendly service and warm hospitality. I ordered a latte, which came with a piece of cookie that paired well with the coffee. A nice spot to relax and unwind before continuing my journey.”
- Carol Gaffney
“We stumbled across this little cafe down a side street whilst looking to have some breakfast before going in the Jorvick Centre. The staff were extremeley freindly and welcoming all the time we were there. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Has catering
- Dining options· 6
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Offerings· 3
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 2
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
Location
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- Parlormade Scone House4.75670.1 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsReservations
cheese and chive scone, blueberry and lemon scone, seasonal autumn chutney
- Goji Cafe4.78240.2 mi
vegan cakes, Middle Eastern platter, fresh Rooibos tea
- Wheldrakes4.89520.3 mi£10–20
full english breakfast, black pudding, homemade scones
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruks | 4.8474 | — | £10–20 | full english breakfast, carrot cake, iced vanilla latte |
| Parlormade Scone HouseVegetarian options · Vegan options · Reservations | 4.7567 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | cheese and chive scone, blueberry and lemon scone, seasonal autumn chutney |
| Goji Cafe | 4.7824 | 0.2 mi | — | vegan cakes, Middle Eastern platter, fresh Rooibos tea |
| Wheldrakes | 4.8952 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, black pudding, homemade scones |
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