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About Wheldrakes
Breakfast anchors the menu at Wheldrakes, a cafe on Goodramgate in York city centre, where the full English arrives billed as the Whole Hog and includes black pudding. Morning chalk boards carry extra dishes beyond the printed list, which itself runs to 86 options, so regulars have reason to check the boards before ordering. Homemade scones come with jam and Devonshire cream, and coffee, flat whites included, moves steadily through the room. The cafe takes walk-ins rather than bookings, and because the space is small, a table can take a while to free up at busier times. Serving staff bring food out to the tables. Opening runs through the daytime, with the kitchen closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Good to know
- ParkingDifficult to find a space
- Good for kidsFamily friendly
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
86 dishes · mains £2–16- Whole Hog£15.50
- Mini Hog£10.25
- Smashed Avocado Sourdough£12.50
- The Veggie One£12.00
- Eggs Benedict£11.50
- Eggs Royale£12.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, black pudding, homemade scones and coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, black pudding, homemade scones and coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mostly for the English breakfast, and the "whole hog" gets the most attention, with the black pudding singled out repeatedly as a highlight. Close behind are the eggs benedict and scrambled eggs, a French toast one reviewer suggests trying if it is still on the menu, and chalk board specials that another reviewer says are worth checking. Coffee, including flat whites, is described as rich and flavourful, and the homemade scone with jam and Devonshire cream earns a reviewer's claim of the best they have had. Several describe the staff as warm and friendly, and the cosy, nicely decorated room draws comment too. The one caveat is size: reviewers call it a small venue where a wait is possible, though several were seated straight away. A few mention being offered water as soon as they arrived.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come mostly for the English breakfast, and the "whole hog" gets the most attention, with the black pudding singled out repeatedly as a highlight. Close behind are the eggs benedict and scrambled eggs, a French toast one reviewer suggests trying if it is still on the menu, and chalk board specials that another reviewer says are worth checking. Coffee, including flat whites, is described as rich and flavourful, and the homemade scone with jam and Devonshire cream earns a reviewer's claim of the best they have had. Several describe the staff as warm and friendly, and the cosy, nicely decorated room draws comment too. The one caveat is size: reviewers call it a small venue where a wait is possible, though several were seated straight away. A few mention being offered water as soon as they arrived.
Featured reviews
- Oitri
“Great place for an English breakfast! The food was delicious, the portions were satisfying, and the service was excellent. A lovely spot to start the day. Highly recommended! 🍳☕✨ …”
- Danielle Ward
“What a gorgeous brunch spot! The food was amazing and such good value for money. Our server was a young blonde girl who was polite and professional. Would 100% recommend!”
- Kate Spínola
“Absolutely fantastic We had 4 english breakfast, a scone and 4 flat whites and everything was so tasty. The girls are all very nice and helpful. Evie was the one serving us and she was very friendly and professional making our experience even better. The whole environment is so cosy. If you are looking for a nice, delicious cosy caffe to have breakfast, this is your place.”
- Fran Cormack
“Cancel tomorrow's breakfast plans and head to Wheldrakes. Their "whole hog" is up their with the best full English I've ever had. Check out that black pudding. Oh my ❤️ I'm reliably informed that both the eggs benny and the scrambled eggs were top drawer. The coffee is also excellent. What are you waiting for?”
- Mars
“From welcoming us, to the food, to the kindness, everything was flawless! After arriving in York this was the first English breakfast we had, we found this place among the ones recommended by our hotel and we understood why straight away! The place is beautifully decorated and gives off a cozy yet elegant atmosphere, not missing out being traditional. Food arrived quickly and it was amazing! I highly suggest trying both the whole load English breakfast (black pudding is a must try!), and the French Toast if it’s still in the menu, make sure to check the chalk boards mot to miss any additional dish for the morning, they usually write off-menus and you really want to check them out! I hope you enjoy this experience as much as we did!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
Show more amenities
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Offerings· 5
- Serves cocktails
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Dining options· 5
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has table service
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Parking· 1
- Difficult to find a space
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Popular with tourists
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheldrakes | 4.8952 | — | £10–20 | full english breakfast, black pudding, homemade scones |
| Goji Cafe | 4.7824 | 0.1 mi | — | vegan cakes, Middle Eastern platter, fresh Rooibos tea |
| Parlormade Scone HouseVegetarian options · Vegan options · Reservations | 4.7567 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | cheese and chive scone, blueberry and lemon scone, seasonal autumn chutney |
| North South - Cafe & BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7432 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | avocado and bacon on sourdough, hummus with seeds, great cocktails |
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