Bettys Café Tea Rooms
Tea Room and English Restaurant££££
York
"The perfect place for an English afternoon tea."(13 Tips)
"The lavender scones were amazing!"(9 Tips)
"... for two people , try cream tea and you will not regret"(3 Tips)
"also ordered the chinese rose petal tea - it was great!"(2 Tips)
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Cenk GümüşcüoğluOctober 9, 2014One of the "must visit" places in York. A very elegant, classic tea room with lots of delicious cakes. Great for a breakfast. You might have to wait in the line in some hours.
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Jonathan PayneJune 5, 2018Great food, great location and great service! We got the English Breakfast, Avocado Toast, Florentine Eggs. All were superb! Coffee and tea were magnificent to top it all off!Upvote8Downvote
Ece InancNovember 30, 2014This place is the thing to do while you're in York. Usually huge queues outside and very nice atmosphere inside. Although it's nice enough, i can't say the tea was super special
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A good brunch on weekends! The Swiss rösti with scrambled eggs is 👌🏼😍 chicken club sandwich is also 👌🏼 vanilla and berries buff 😍😍😍
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Jessica WickhamDecember 8, 2017My favourite place in York. Perfect any time of the year, seasonal delights in the window. Go for afternoon tea and get a fat rascal to take away - trust me
UpvoteDownvote- Jack SmithSeptember 15, 2021Popular with tourists mostly. Known for its afternoon tea, but serves breakfast, lunch and dinners. If the queue goes as far as the Ivy, then expect 30-40 min wait. Reservations are recommended.
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Theodore AvgerinosDecember 18, 2018Everything. The classic British atmosphere, the tea and the food in this place are amazing.
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Ohood FahdAugust 28, 2016I recommend Yorkshire fat rascal and florentine Swiss Rosti. Good place for breakfast and good service too, but Come early to avoid the queue.
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Giorgia GaraviniNovember 5, 2014Just fantastic! The staff was very kind and professional. I had the GF option and I have to say thanks for the great quality and generosity. A very enjoyable experience.Upvote1Downvote
Jacky YanApril 6, 2016Very classic and famous place. Try their traditional afternoon tea set and you'll love it even if you are by yourself !
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Chloe KhorJune 3, 2017Live piano performance with hi-tea, crowded in afternoon. Try to come early morning or evening as they serve brunch and dinner as wellUpvoteDownvote
LiamJune 24, 2018Haddock, prawn and salmon gratin is out of this world. Enjoy with all the chutneys and finish with a browns bread ice cream sundaeUpvoteDownvote- Hussain 🇦🇪June 2, 2015Very nice atmosphere and afternoon tea enough for two people , try cream tea and you will not regret
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Konstantina PapatoliaMarch 28, 2016Amazing tea and coffee room. Huge variety and exceptional tastes. Really enjoyed my time there. Lovely staff. Don't miss it!UpvoteDownvote
Patrick MooreOctober 24, 2016My meringue with fruit and cream was delightful, as was my wife's egg and cress sandwich. The staff and location are superb!UpvoteDownvote- Kemesha KellyDecember 17, 2016The lavender scones were amazing! The macaroons were lovely. Great selection of teas.
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Francesca MartinMay 27, 2014Perfect for breakfast; would recommend the Florentine Swiss Rosti. Afternoon tea is also delicious - don't forget to stop by the shop afterwards!Upvote1Downvote
Peter BroadfieldAugust 14, 2014I had the Yorkshire Afternoon Tea. Tea was excellent and the 2, yes 2, scones with jam and clotted cream were fantastic. Love this place.Upvote1Downvote
Arun NairNovember 27, 2015Probably the most elegant tea càfe I am across recently, beautiful ambience, lovely staff, great music and very decent price!UpvoteDownvote- HananSeptember 4, 2022The perfect place for an English afternoon tea. Their scones and strawberry jam are out of this worldUpvoteDownvote
- Michelle LimFebruary 19, 2011One of the best scones and clotted cream I've had (the jam could be better though). also ordered the chinese rose petal tea - it was great! :D honestly don't see the fuss about the fat rascal though..Upvote1Downvote
Tícia MachadoDecember 17, 2016Go for Afternoon Tea with Champagne, but make the reservation online to avoid lines.
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khaled esmaeelOctober 8, 2016What can i say about a cafe established on 1919. Simply wonderful in everything.
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Danny WilsonSeptember 27, 2014The Yorkshire fat rascal was amazing. Served warm with some butter. Best scone ever.
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Girit K.October 18, 2016If you visit York .. Take a break here for an unforgettable Yorkshire tea with a selection of macaroons..UpvoteDownvote
Carrie BennettDecember 16, 2011Lovely food and great tasting ginger beer. Picked up some Jamaica Blue Mountain Peaberry coffee and some China Rose Petal tea - you should too :-)Upvote7Downvote
RSeptember 10, 2016One of the best place to have a afternoon tea in UK .. Try the Classic one👌🏻UpvoteDownvote
Emily VunMay 6, 2015Book in early if large group of people however I was in the queue for 2hours before getting a seat inside the restaurant :( but the desserts was delicious but the prices are a bit overrated.
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- Donny KeysMarch 3, 2016Eat a Fat Rascal, and the cinnamon toast. Sit in the ground floor. Get in early and if you have to, wait.UpvoteDownvote
Pepijn SchoenOctober 26, 2014If you go early in the morning, you'll beat the queue - high tea and breakfast is fabulous.Upvote1Downvote
Pete BoggJuly 5, 2015The breakfasts and of course the coffee - gets very busy so go before lunchUpvoteDownvote
patricia fooFebruary 1, 2017Quite overrated to be honest. Not vegan friendly. Worth a try if you're into the whole posh breakfast setting.
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Oliver WatersJanuary 29, 2015Chocolate orange shortbreads are exceptionally good. Stock up!Upvote1Downvote
Paul_StaffordNovember 12, 2011Absolutely the very best 'Cream Scone' and Hot Mocha I've ever had!! Don't miss out on this place, lovely.Upvote2Downvote
Grace Cariquitan LongFebruary 7, 2012The most fabulous Yorkshire Tea Service I have ever tasted complete with scones, jam and clotted cream served in an elegant silver service. W O W!Upvote5Downvote- Pepijn SchoenOctober 18, 2014If you go early, there's no queue - high tea and breakfast is fabulousUpvote1Downvote
Valerie OonJanuary 7, 2015I know fat rascal is the specialty but if you have stomach/time only for one scone, go with rarebit.Upvote1Downvote
Patri SerranoOctober 21, 2012Delicious tea and the best cakes ever!! If u go to York u cannot miss it!!Upvote3Downvote
Valentina Dal MasFebruary 14, 2014The floor is so old and vibrate so much that passing by waitresses make you feel sea sick like!!!Upvote1Downvote
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