Mannion & Co

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  Lucy Merrell

  ·1 month ago

  “Good quality food and great staff but tiny portions. I was disappointed to pay £16 for such a small lunch which felt like a starter. Last time I went (six years ago) the portions were so generous so it’s disappointing to come away feeling hungry. It has gone from feeling like a substantial and wholesome brunch spot to them trying to achieve Michelin style small plates which is not what I am looking for. There are far more generous places to eat lunch in York. 1 won’t return and I do feel ripped off (and ravenous) unfortunately.”

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  Mandy Fenton

  ·2 months ago

  “I had a Pan Con Tomate with poached eggs which was outstanding! My partner had chorizo and poached eggs which was also delicious. The menu is full of wonderful combinations. Great service Brilliant t shirts worn by the barista”

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  Julian Rafferty

  ·3 months ago

  “OK......First visit to the York restaurant today, having visited the Helmsley restaurant three times previously. Firstly, I cannot emphasise enough how polite and friendly the staff were, throughout. Nothing whatsoever to moan about however......gherkins with Cumberland ring sausage? It didn't work for me but that's my fault for not reading the menu board in more detail. Would I return? Yes. Was the food good? Yes. Was the experience pleasant? Yes, very.”

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  Jonathan Stevenson

  ·3 months ago

  “Full English and Turkish Eggs, lovely breakfast in the heart of York. The staff are so friendly. Not too pricey either! Highly recommended”

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  Lauren Hackett

  ·4 months ago

  “Such a lovely cafe with lots of choice! We ate our food in the courtyard and it was such a nice space - everyone is so lovely too! Would highly recommend 😊”

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  Camilla Gallop

  ·5 months ago

  “Best sausage I’ve ever had! Mannion & Co is a must for brunch in York - locally sourced delicious food, friendly staff with great energy - shout out to Jonathan who made us feel so welcome - and a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Brilliant music too, the perfect soundtrack for this millennial lass. Don’t forget to take a sausage roll for the road!”

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  Aynur Rzayeva

  ·5 months ago

  “I’m utterly disappointed with this experience. For £16 (only my plate in the photo), this breakfast was shockingly underwhelming and felt more like a starter than a proper meal. A single egg, a few strips of bacon, and a tiny portion of asparagus and watercress is honestly embarrassing for the price. For a café with such a high rating and reputation, I expected something far more satisfying and thoughtfully prepared. The moment I realised I’d made a mistake was when the waiter passed our order to the chef — who was standing practically next to us — and he pulled a reluctant face at the words “grilled asparagus.” That reaction alone said everything before the food had even arrived. Customers are paying premium prices and expecting quality and value, not the bare minimum arranged neatly on a plate. At the very least, the dish needed a more generous portion of asparagus and watercress, a slice of sourdough or an additional egg to make it feel remotely worth £16. Otherwise, they should honestly consider removing it from the menu altogether, because in its current form it is nowhere near worth £16 and feels like a complete waste of money. What made the experience even worse was the atmosphere. Sitting near the middle of the kitchen with constant clattering cutlery and nonstop noise made the whole visit exhausting rather than enjoyable. If the food had been exceptional, I could maybe overlook the overwhelming environment — but it simply wasn’t. Instead of feeling refreshed during my lunch break, I left feeling even more drained and frustrated. To be fair, my partner ordered a sandwich and genuinely enjoyed it — it was actually very nice. Based on our experience, I’d recommend sticking to the sandwiches and avoiding anything else on the menu. For a place with such high ratings, this was a genuinely disappointing experience overall.”

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  Anne Law

  ·6 months ago

  “A fairly small hole in the wall place that packs great food and coffees. The staff are attentive and the place was an absolute hustle and bustle. The sandwiches we chose were well balanced in taste and texture and the coffees were faultless”

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  Anna L.

  ·6 months ago

  “Their bacon rarebit is absolutely delicious 👌 and the salad proper fresh and crispy. The tomato chutney that came with it was a good touch. Great hearty range of items on their blackboard from a proper fry up to sandwiches. Very kind service. Definitely recommend the food!”

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  Atarah Tan

  ·7 months ago

  “Had the Full English + Beans (additional £2.50) and it was fantastic! The bread wasn’t one of those low quality loafs from the supermarket - it was really good quality sourdough bread! Sausage was flavourful, very well seasoned with herbs and the black pudding and mushroom were cooked to perfection. I was skeptical about the beans, considering one has to pay extra, but it isn’t just beans from the can! They added their own flavours and other beans to it, which tasted really nice. Service was impeccable too!”

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