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What Joe Ball doesn't like about The Vanilla Cafe:
They refused me entry to use their toilet after our coffees. Their rationale for this was that they closed in 2 minutes. A slight more receptive customer friendly approach would have been more productive. View all feedback. What User likes about The Vanilla Cafe:
Lovely cosy coffee shop! Lots of home made tasty treats and variety of flavoured coffee and teas. Shop owner was also very welcoming. Nice place to rest up and take a break. View all feedback.
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Everything you want in the way of service and the view. WOW
Disappointing experience (in contrast to the rest of our trip). Lacklustre service. It feels like it used to be a lovely little place, but perhaps the owners ha...
read moreGreat location, poor service, bland tea and terrible cakes. Such a shame. With a little effort it could be a far better tearoom experience.
I had a couple of hours to spend in York whilst waiting for a bus. This small cafe near the Minster provides a pleasant spot to watch the world go by, with indo...
read moreThe cafe next to York Minster is small but cute It offers different types of tea and coffee (the coffee is not specialized) and some cakes, and they taste excel...
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read moreThe Vanilla Cafe has a mixed reputation, with some guests having disappointing experiences due to lackluster service and strange vibes. Complaints range from bland teabags in cheap teapots to being served in disposable cups. However, other guests have praised the cozy and charming atmosphere, delicious homemade treats, and friendly service. The cafe offers a variety of tasty cakes and drinks, with particular standout items being the coffee and walnut cake, flapjack, and hot chocolate. Despite some drawbacks, many customers appreciate the peaceful setting and lovely view of York Minster. It's a place where some guests may be disappointed, but others will find delight and comfort in this charming spot.
This café is incredibly cozy and charming!! The decorations were homely and created a peaceful atmosphere. The man who served us was very kind. I had heard that...
read moreBeautiful little cafe right next to York Minster with fantastic coffee and great service. Highly recommended.
Visited this lovely little cafe today. Really cosy and decorated really nicely. Great location right next to the Minster. The hot chocolate and tea were lovely...
read moreSmashing little place with a stunning view of the Minster. Lovely coffee, lovely tea, delicious Victoria sponge. What more could you ask for ?
Really rude staff unfortunately, the man was very rude and we did not stay for the cake. A right Christmas grinch. Lots of other lovely place to eat
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read moreThe decor is gorgeous and the cakes are sublime. Very reasonable and the staff are so lovely and friendly. Would highly recommend!! Will be back the...
Came here on the recommendation of others, for some tea and cake and what a delightful place. If you love the vintage look its the perfect place for...
Love it here, great coffee and super cakes just a treat xxx
Hidden gem. Very friendly the best hot chocolate : my little boy asked to go back the next day! Enjoy your Christmas break ladies. See you next...
So pleased we stumbled across this gorgeous cafe this afternoon. Will be back. Fab afternoon tea and lovely, friendly staff
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read moreI got a quick breakfast. friendly staff and great service.
Lovely cosy coffee shop! Lots of home made tasty treats and variety of flavoured coffee and teas. Shop owner was also very welcoming. Nice place to rest up and...
read moreGreat quality coffee from such a cute little cafe in a beautiful, historic setting! Cakes and scones were delicious and a chocolatey hot chocolate! Coffees aren...
read moreLovely coffee, lovely staff and lovely surroundings! Will be back for the cake the orange and polenta has my name on it!
Not a big caffe, has interior and exterior seats, personal friendly and service fast. kept for coffee and cake very nice, not expensive.
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