Best Bakery and Cake Shops in York

"Wapentake is a café, pub and bakery designed to create a little piece of Yorkshire. Although I think of Wapentake as more of a pub than a café in that they serve up local beers, Yorkshire puddings (and Yorkshire pudding burgers!), and crisp butties, they absolutely function as a café too. They focus on all things local, with coffee from a family-run company in Skipton called Coffee Care, tea from Taylors of Harrogate and all cakes are baked on site."

"Wapentake, 92 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ - Visit now. Freshness is the name of the game for this city centre cafe bar. The bread is baked on site daily and there’s an exhaustive range of coffees and teas – not to mention alcoholic drinks."

"Dedicated to the loveliness of Yorkshire, Wapentake is an artisan bakery, café, and bar. While not exclusively vegetarian, Wapentake does try to offer vegetarian versions of every dish that includes meat. Now that’s a commitment."

"If you don’t mind going a little out of your way to find a great Leeds coffee shop, you should hunt out Cafe 164, in their little nook on the ground floor of Munro House. Expect all kinds of sandwiches, salads and cakes, which are the ideal accompaniment to their mighty fine coffee. Their house blend has been made to complement the food but they also use a range of local and national independent suppliers, from Leeds’ North Star and Maude to Casa Espresso in Bradford and Bruce and Luke’s in Cumbria."

"A post shared by S U E X I A N Y A N G (@suexianyang) on Aug 31, 2017 at 10:13am PDT. Part cafe, part art gallery, Café 164 offers some of the best locally sourced food and drinks in Leeds. This independent joint offers proper Northern coffee and Italian-style sandwiches, baked at sister shop Bakery 164."

"Serving speciality espresso based coffees from a range of local and independent suppliers, Cafe 164 provides a great array of choice, including rotations from North Star Coffee, Bruce and Luke's, Casa Espresso and Maude Coffee. Visit: Munro House, Duke Street, LS9 8AG - cafe164.com"

"Having enjoyed such success in neighbouring Leeds, hummus bar Humpit has brought their falafel and pitta packs to the streets of York. Opened in February 2018, Humpit has already established itself as a firm favourite with the city’s student scene. One of their filled pittas will set you back £4.50 and comes loaded with falafels, hummus, salad and pickles."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. The Humpit began in 2014 with a dream to create real authentic hummus and to be able to enjoy it with a warm pita. Five years later, the Humpit has established itself in the York community."

"I usually get the filled pitta which is a good place to start if you're not sure what to order. The staff are lovely, very energetic, and happy to accommodate to your preferences if you do not like specific items. yorkpitasaladstuffedcauliflower"

"You don’t have to miss out on all the delicious donuts in Leeds thanks to Wildcraft Bakery. They make proper, yeast-risen fried donuts, so you can enjoy all of the naughtiness with none of the gluten. Their delightfully fluffy dough brings together a blend of rice flour and tapioca with water, eggs and sourdough yeast."

"Unit 13, Penraevon Industrial Estate, Leeds LS7 2AWLeeds’ gluten-free bakery also serves up vegan doughnuts, whoopie pies and other treats from their shop just outside the city centre."

"No trip to Harrogate is complete without a visit to Bettys – the popular tearoom has been part of the town since 1919. As well as the traditional afternoon tea and fat rascals, you can also get food ranging from fish and chips to eggs benedict."

"If you’ve got a sweet tooth, Anand Sweets is one of the best takeaways in Leeds. This family-run cafe deals mainly in traditional Indian desserts delivered to your door, from the Mango Shrikland to the Mint Chocolate Barfi. But did you know they do curries too?"

"109 Harehills Road, Leeds LS8 5HS, EnglandTakeout, Seating, WaitstaffIndian, Fast Food, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free OptionsLunch, Brunch, Dinner+44 113 248 1234"

"Yes, I’m aware it’s a chain but Byron burgers are too elite not to mention. Consistency is key from chains and I can confirm that ordering Byron to your uni house does just that. There is the odd occasion where the chips aren’t awfully crispy upon arrival, but just pop them back in the oven and complain to Deliveroo and you’ve got yourself a fiver."

"9A Lands Lane, Leeds LS1 6AWOn the corner of Land’s Lane & Albion Place, Byron Burger offera tasty vegan burger option."

"Clayton Hotel, formerly known as Bewleys Hotel, is a great choice for travellers looking for hotels that provide easy accessibility and movement around the city; the property is a short walk to the train station, a 20-minute drive to the airport, and is near Junction 3 of M621 motorway. At this hotel, guests are pampered with luxurious amenities in their suites such as modern furniture, power showers, soundproof walls, cosy duvets, and hypo-allergenic pillows that guarantee a good night’s sleep. Furthermore, guests should not miss out on having a taste of the hotel’s aromatic coffee blend prepared at their in-house brand Red Bean Roastery."

"Situated beside Leeds' city centre, The Clayton Hotel Leeds is just off the M1, at Junction 3 of the M621 motorway. Leeds Bradford International Airport is just 20 minutes' drive away. Offering links to the airport, Leeds Railway Station is within walking distance."

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"Winner of the Observer Food Monthly’s ‘Best Place to Drink in Britain Award’, this brilliant bar hits the mark in every northern city. North Bar’s Harrogate branch is the biggest and one of the best, sourcing a great selection of their own brewing company’s Pales, IPA’s, Porters and more. Hop(s) along and chill out with a cold one on the outside terrace and see why North Bar is on our best beer gardens in Harrogate guide."

"Described as a hidden gem in the historic backstreets of the city, this highly renowned eating establishment produces freshly prepared food made from locally sourced ingredients. Cafe Luca serves classic English brunches such as scrambled eggs on toast and bacon and sausage sandwiches."