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 weย find outย about any little gems, so if you know of a pub, restaurant or cafรฉ that should be included in this listing then please contact us here.
Grab & Go Afternoon Tea and Takeaway cafe food & cakes. Collection or delivery available (delivery charges apply). Ready meals will be made available. If you have requirements for small children, please ask us.
Afternoon Tea – A full Afternoon Tea comprising sandwiches, savouries, scones with Jam & cream and mini cakes & desserts. Adults ยฃ15.95, Children ยฃ9.95.
โ Baby Change
๐ Pram Space
๐ High Chairs
โ Kids Activity (Colouring Sheets)
๐ Kids Menu
๐ถ Dog Friendly (outside only)
๐ Tues-Sat 9-3pm Sun 10-2
๐52 Moor Lane, York, YO24 2QY
โน๏ธ Good to know: This cafe is just in front of Chapmans Pond. A nice little walk and place to feed the ducks. As well as indoor, There is also outdoor seating with a canopy.
A quaintly tradition treat that we wholeheartedly believe in
The perfect afternoon tea combines savoury and sweet treats. Ours honours that noble tradition but brings playful flavours together to give it a twist for today. Served in The Marmalade Lounge at No.1, our dainty sandwiches, canapรฉs, scones and cakes are all made using fine British ingredients. And a glass of English fizz goes just as well as a pot of tea.
Alfresco treats to go
And, when the sun shines on York, people go picnicking in the park. So, why not let us fill a hamper with our best freshly made goodies and lend you a blanket so you can picnic like a local?
With many serene, green spaces, such as Deanโs Park right next to The Minster or The Museum Gardens just a 5-minute walk away from the hotel, a lovely, long, lazy picnic is one of the best ways to enjoy Yorkโs charms.
You’ll have everything you need for your picnic including our decadent Afternoon Tea, plates, cutlery, napkins and a blanket all packed away in a sturdy wicker hamper. Available to book 7 days a week.
๐ Baby Changeย
๐ Pram Spaceย
๐ High Chairsย
๐ Dog Friendly (in the lounge and the bar, not the restaurant)
๐ Kids Menu
Have you had wonderful food and drink or outstanding service from a pub, cafe or restaurant just outside the City Walls?
If yes, please send us your recommendation HERE
We are committed to giving you the warmest of welcomes and the best quality food for lunch and dinner. We have lots of great offers, including vegan and vegetarian options and a brilliant kids menu. Takeaway is also available.
Hull Road, York YO10 3LF
T:ย 01904 411856
Lovely cafรฉ with outdoor seating. The children’s play area has books, toys and colouring activities. Lots of space for families and groups
๐ Baby Change
ย Pram Space
ย High Chairs
๐ Kids Activity
๐ Kids Menu
ย Dog Friendly
Open Mon-Sat 8-4pm Sun 10-3pm
201 Acomb Road, YO24 3HD
Cafe at No.12 is a local, community cafe with homely vibes serving up amazing darkwoods coffee and fresh homemade baked goods and food! ย Sit inside or outside or take away. Parking available.
๐ Baby Change
๐ High Chairs
๐ Kids Menu
๐ Kids Activity (books)
โ Pram Space (space outside)
๐ถ Dog Friendly
๐ Mon-Sat 8-3.30, Sun 9-3.30
๐ 12 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York YO24 1LH
T: 07596 554470
We sell a variety of homemade cakes, fresh coffees, loose teas and breads. There are cakes and hot drinks to take away and orders for celebration cakes. We take bookings for parties.
๐ Baby Change (upstairs)
๐ Pram Space (limited)
๐ High Chairs
โ Kids Activity
๐ Kids Menu
๐ถ Dog Friendly
๐ Daily 9-4.30pm CLOSED WED & SUN
๐61 Clifton, York, YO30 6BD
โน๏ธ Good to Know: This is just a short walk from Homestead Park so a great option to ‘take-away’ from
T: 01904 541100
Open from Monday- Saturday 8:30am -5:30pm, This is a neighbourhood cycle repair shop selling bike accessories. They are also in association with Angel on the Green cafe-bar, providing great food and superb local beer.
The cafe has secure bike parking.
2 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1JJ
Come and visit, absorb the surroundings: The rainbow walls, the glitter tassels, the multi-coloured chairs and the eye-catching murals. Drop in for pottery painting sessions, and enjoy a selection of teas, coffee, milkshakes and freshly made donuts from the factory behind the counter. Only a 10 minute walk from the cityย center.
ย Baby Change
ย Pram Space
ย High Chairs
ย ย Kids Activities – Pottery painting, colouring in, and a selection of games.
Kids Menu (nothing specific but we have milkshakes and donuts, everything can be boxed up if it doesn’t get finished)
๐ถ Dog Friendly
๐ Mon-Thurs 10-6pm, Fri & Sat 10-7pm, Sun 11-4pm.
๐ 43 Layerthorpe, Heworth, yo31 7uz
Community Cafe serving home comfort lunch items & breakfast butties.
๐ Baby Change
๐ Pram Space
๐ High Chairs
๐ Dog Friendly
๐ Kids Menu
18 Eastholme Drive
T: 07948 440877
A space that both parents and children will enjoy with a dedicated first floor full of good quality toys (mainly for pre-schooler age). Good quality food and great coffee! We also host a SEN group especially for children with sensory or additional needs once a month. No booking required! Contact the cafรฉ for info.
ย Baby Changing
Pram Space (limited)
ย High Chairs
ย Kids Activities (books)
Kids Menu
Dog Friendly
Open Mon-Sat 9.30-4pm
8A Acomb Court, Front Street, Acomb YO24 3BJ
T: 01904 863431
Established in 1987, Mamma Mia has a long-standing reputation for excellent and authentic Italian food, freshly prepared in our kitchens. The restaurant seats up to 70 people, and has a lovely secluded patio area seating an extra 40.
T: 01904 622020
Lovely cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, serving delicious milkshakes, cakes and a varied menu including a special menu for vegans. Also has lots of local businesses showcasing goods which are available to buy.
Baby Change
ย Pram Space
ย High Chairs
ย Kids Activity
๐ Kids Menu
ย Dog Friendly
Open: Mon-Sat 9-4pm Sun closed
31 Northmoor Rd, Huntington
Amazing homemade food – very reasonably priced indoor and outdoor seating lift to take you upstairs too.
ย Baby Change
ย Pram Space
ย High Chairs
ย Kids Activity (Small Library & Books Upstairs)
Kids Menu
Dog Friendly (Outside Only)
Open 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, 9am-1.30pm on Saturday.
We serve breakfast, brunch and a variety of food options. We are now predominantly a take out restaurant. However, we have a few sections indoors where you can stay in and eat and weather permitting, there are some tables outside too.
Opening times are Monday to Saturday, 8:30am to 2.30pm.
35 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NA
T: 01904 675133
Comfortable surroundings and lots of literature to read or borrow. Breakfasts and homemade food with children’s portions available, and we sell delicious cakes. We are child friendly and wheelchair accessible. Dogs are welcome on the terrace and we offer a full library service! Takeaway available too.
๐ Baby Change
๐ Pram Space
๐ High Chairs
๐ Kids Activity (Books)
๐ Kids Menu
๐ถ Dog Friendly
Open Daily 9-4pm
Terry Ave, York, YO23 1JQ
T: 01904 551489
Located on Front Street of Acomb, Rubyโs Coffee House is an independent.. family run business.
โ Baby Change
๐ Pram Space
โ High Chairs
โ Kids Activities
โ Kids Menu (but do kids portions)
Dog Friendly
๐ Mon-Sat 9am-4pm Sun 10-2pm
๐ฑ 01904 914419
๐ 43 Front Street, York, YO24 3BR
Tea Room, Outside Catering for any function and Takeaway set at the green in Acomb. We open at 9am for breakfasts, Teacakes & Scones, lunches & afternoon Tea. We are not taking table bookings except for Afternoon Tea.
๐ Baby Change
โ Pram Space (can leave outside)
๐ High Chairs
๐ Kids Menu
โ Kids Activity
โ Dog Friendly
Open Tues-Fri 9-3.30pm Sat 9-3pm
37 The Green Acomb YO26 5LL
T: 01904 789380
A country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character, our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.
Clifton Park Avenue,ย York,ย North Yorkshire,YO30 5PA
T: 01904 640682
The Hub Cafe is a lovely, warm and welcoming non-profit community cafe, run by Living Word Church. We are open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9.30am-4.00pm, serving great coffee, delicious homemade cakes and light lunches for great value prices. We look forward to seeing you there!
๐ Baby Change
๐ Pram Space at tables
๐ High Chairs
๐ Kids Activity (Toys)
โ Kids Menu (Smaller Portions Available)
โ Dog Friendly
๐ open Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am-4pm
๐The Riverside Centre, 187-189 Huntington Road, York, YO31 9BP
T: 01904 626786
A new restaurant / bar / cafe.
๐ Baby Change
๐ Pram Space at tables
๐ High Chairs
๐ Kids Activity (Colouring Sheet on Menu)
๐ Kids Menu
๐ถ Dog Friendly
๐ Wed 9am-4pm, Thurs-Sat 9am,-3.30pm & 5.30pm-9pm, Sunday 9-11.30am & 12-4pm
๐Terryโs Chocolate Factory, Bishopthorpe Road, York
‘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,ย York,ย North Yorkshire,ย YO32 9TE
T: 01904 424542
Family-friendly modern Sicilian cafe bar. From a leisurely lunch with a glass of wine,ย quickly popping in to get ice cream or a cake to take home, Trinacria adheres to high standards of quality and service.
Happy to cater for all dietary requirements.
27 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NA
Traditional fish and chip restaurant and takeaway, serving Yorkshireโs finest fish and chips. Freshly cooked to order and served with a smile.
Monday & Saturday: 11.30am-9.30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 11.30am-9pm
Thursday & Friday: 11.30am-11pm
Sunday: 12pm-9.30pm
Ings Lane York Business Park, York Business Park, York YO26 6RA
T:01904 784500
Our relaxed cafรฉ is open 7 days a week, 7:00am – 10:00pm. Serving drinks and cakes all day, & hot food between 7:30am – 8:30 pm, with plenty of space for little ones to run around!
๐Baby change
๐Kids Activities (books, games, colouring)
๐High Chairs
๐Room for Prams
๐Kids Menu
๐ถ Dogs Welcome
Water End, York YO30 6LP
T: 01904 653147