Eating out with kids can sometimes be something of a challenge (understatement of the year!) There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in the York area which really do welcome children and families so I’ve compiled a list of them here.
These places are not all ‘exclusively’ for families or children but they have all shown thoughtful touches or great facilities (things like pushchair access, changing facilities, highchairs and so on)
At York Mumbler we are always looking to ‘spread the word’ if we find out about any little gems, so if you know of a pub, restaurant or café that should be included in this listing then please contact us here.
We are an independant cafe with family being the heart of our business. We offer homemade cakes, scones, sandwiches, all day breakfasts and afternoon teas. Food to take in or eat out. We have high chairs and childrens menu including smaller portions from the main menu, so your little one doesn’t miss out!
We offer a gluten free alternative for sandwiches and if pre-booked a dairy free option (scones & cakes). We have soya milk available daily as a dairy free alternative for our coffees/hot chocolate/teas.
Just recommending this really lovely little family run cafe in woodthorpe, so child friendly and they do proper coffee and homemade cakes too. There’s also a new playground right nearby too.
SH, April 2018
May not be as well known as some but it’s a little gem! Homemade cakes are amazing! Defiantly worth a visit with the kids. Highly recommend
CL Jan 19
Opening times 0900-1600 Monday to Thursday and 0900-1500 Friday & Saturday
Cox & Co, Moorcroft Road, YO24 2RQ York
T: 01904 848383
E: coxandcocoffeeshop@gmail.com
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Our Traditional Sicilian café bar is modern with clear and clean décor. We are very family friendly by providing high chairs and changing facilities and plenty of space for buggies. We are popular with the kids and adults for our gorgeous ice-cream! Our customers receive a warm friendly welcome at Trinacria. Whether you want to enjoy a leisurely lunch with a glass of wine, pop in get an ice cream or take a cake home; Trinacria is the place for you. Here at Trinacria we consistently adhere to high standards of quality and service. Our staff are our most important resource and we value them highly.
A huge thumbs up for Trinacria on Bishy Road – always welcoming of us as a family with a baby; quite a tight squeeze with a pram but doable, and they’re very accommodating. Decent baby change table and lots of Ikea highchairs. Brilliant for Sunday brunch, or ice creams (whatever the weather!).
FB, Jan 19
Second and third this place, absolutely gorgeous ice cream, value for money and great service!
ELG, July 18
Opening times are Tuesday – Thursday 0830am – 1730pm / Friday & Saturday 0900am – 2100pm/ Sunday 0900am – 1600pm/ Bank Holidays 0900am – 1600pm
27 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NA
T: 01904 640104
E: Info@trinacriacafebar.co.uk
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100% Gluten Free Cafe with a baby coffee morning on a Friday
I couldn’t recommended it more highly for people who are gluten free or people who would just like a tasty meal
KK Aug 2018
It’s a completely gluten free cafe. Great food!
SC Aug 2018
T: 01904 656661
14 Gillygate, YO31 7EQ
Cakes d’Licious is a Vintage Tearoom and Cakery in York. We proudly serve our Vintage Afternoon Tea which includes freshly prepared sandwiches, crisps, salad, mouth watering scones, strawberry jam, fresh cream and a selection of cakes.
They have toys and books and are really accomodating and good with kids. My mum takes my son about every fortnight and has done for the last two years since he was born. The staff all make a fuss of him. Book ahead if going at the weekend. They are fine with prams coming in even though they are small as long as not too busy. Their food is super tasty especially the cakes but also the scrambled egg. It’s a very relaxed place and you never feel rushed through.
RM, Jan 19
Cakes D’Licious is our favourite. Best hot chocolate around, always friendly and lives up to its name. Great for lunch and a cream tea is a real treat.
EB, Jan 19
61 Clifton, York, YO30 6BD
T: 01904 541100
Chill cafe in York is great
DD, Aug 2018
Chill Cafe in acomb are breastfeeding friendly
ED, Aug 2018
Moo free chocolate has arrived at Chill in the Community CIC! This is free from soya, dairy, gluten & GM.
We can now also make our chocolate brownie free from soya as well as dairy & gluten & eggs.
8a, Acomb Court, Front St, Acomb, York YO24 3BJ
T: 01904 787008
This is a true hidden gem. With space for a few buggies, a couple of highchairs, a sofa a toy box and, most importantly, the most delicious brownies you’ve had! It’s just in front of Chapmans pond so plenty of parking and great for a little stroll around the pond after too.
Love to Eat cafe on Moor Lane is good, you can park right outside and they have a big basket of toys for kids.
AH, May 18
Love to Eat recommended
SR, Nov 18
52 Moor Ln, York, YO24 2QY
T: 01904 778880
Established in 1987, Mamma Mia has a long-standing reputation for excellent and authentic Italian food, freshly prepared in our kitchens.
Mama Mia‘s on Gillygate really family friendly
VS, Jan 2018
Mamma Mia‘s on Gillygate! Beautiful food, we go here quite often!
EC, Nov 2018
20 Gillygate, York YO31 7EQ
T: 01904 622020
Enjoy relaxing in our traditional bar or dine in our restaurant with open fire. We serve home-cooked food and we have a great selection of drinks including cask ales, wines, spirits and soft drinks.
Marcia in Bishopthorpe has just won an award for its fish and chips – so the chips must be good!
LE, Jan 2018
The Marcia in bishopthorpe have s separate function room that leads onto the garden x
SK, July 2018
29 Main Street, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2RA
T: 01904 706185
They’re really friendly, love children and my kids love the food-particularly their cakes. It’s close to rowntrees park.
EW Jan 19
The foods amazing, the atmosphere is great and they welcome you like you’re family plus their social media presence is always witty. Kid friendly tasty food on a great Street in a great city but away form the tourist traps
EM Jan 19
35 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NA
T: 01904 675115
Rowntrees Park and you can have a lovely cake and cuppa in the reading cafe after
LCW, Oct 2018
Reading cafe in rowntree Park, lovely park area to play then can enjoy coffee and a cake there!
HL, March 2018
Terry Ave, York, YO23 1JQ
T: 01904 551489
The dormouse is lovely x
LH, April 2018
The Dormouse on Shipton Road is dog friendly and you can walk along the river from there either towards town or towards Rawcliffe County Park.
JC, May 2018
Clifton Park Avenue, York, North Yorkshire,YO30 5PA
T: 01904 640682
Friendly staff, well priced, plenty of variety.
JC Jan 19
My grandchildren loved going to the Carvery to help themselves to all the vegetables. They also got plenty of Turkey even though it was on the kids menu.
MA Jan 19
Malton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9TE
T: 01904 424542
Independent Vegan Cafe
Also we love True Story (used to me and Mrs fisher) exclusively vegan now
AG June 2018
Second this, been in a couple of times with the buggy and always made welcome. On Lord mayors walk where the bile beans sign is.
ST June 2018
18 Lord Mayors Walk, York,YO31 7HA
T:01904 656566
Wetherby whaler is great x
JP, Jan 2018
the wetherby whaler is v good for gluten free. The staff have a good understanding and the menu is good. My sister has coeliacs and found it excellent.
EK, Feb 2018
Ings Lane York Business Park, York Business Park, York YO26 6RA
T: 01904 784500
