Spring Espresso
📍 45 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF, UK
About Spring Espresso
Spring Espresso is a popular cafe located on Fossgate in the vibrant city of York. Renowned for its inviting atmosphere and high-quality offerings, it has earned a strong reputation amongst visitors and locals, boasting an impressive Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 900 reviews.
Visitors can enjoy an excellent selection of hot drinks, including superb coffee, alongside a tempting array of tasty pastries and delicious breakfast options. Customer reviews frequently highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, praising the good value and the cafe's pleasant, low-key, and non-touristy vibe, making it a cherished spot to start the day or enjoy a relaxed break.
Visiting Information
Spring Espresso operates seven days a week, with consistent opening hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Sunday. For accessibility, wheelchair-accessible seating is available inside the cafe. Please note that there is no wheelchair-accessible entrance or parking directly provided by the venue. Payments are convenient, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments all readily accepted.
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📍 45 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF, UK
from 933 reviews
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Showing 5 of 933 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
We popped in for breakfast on a Friday morning as a table of two. Staff not very welcoming but it was a tad busy so we just sat down. We both opted for the Spring Breakfast. They don’t call it a full English as half the stuff isn’t included. You can’t have fried egg, just poached or scrambled only. I understand having to pay extra for hashbrowns, but £3.50 for bog standard baked beans is outrageous. We saw the guy next to us had also added beans (obvs a moneymaker for them) and saw it was a decent portion so we only added one to share. We also added the hash browns which were £4! It took about 30 minutes for the food to come out, which I don’t mind, but things were cold. The poached eggs were overcooked. Hash browns barely cooked. No butter with the toast. Bits in the coffee. When you ask for sauce, you’re granted a measly little pot. When you tot it up, the breakfast came to £17.75 each (£14 base each then £7.50 for the extras). Wouldn’t go back unfortunately. It totalled £43 with drinks, which I feel is too steep for the quality.
A delightful cafe on Fossgate serving excellent coffee and tasty pastries. Ordered 2 flat whites, a croissant and a date & cinnamon oat bar, so yummy! Best croissant hubby has ever had. Cheery staff and low key, non-touristy vibe. What a great way to start the day!
I’m definitely adding Spring Espresso to my preferred list of places for coffee/ lunch when I visit York. It’s a good size with plenty of seating and different table sizes across 2 areas, one of which is a step up. Choose a table then order at the counter. There’s a very tasty looking menu with quite a lot of egg dishes but it was too early for lunch so I just ordered an Americano and a piece of millionaire shortbread. My order arrived quickly. I asked for oatmilk on the side and was pleased to get a really good amount. The shortbread was delicious; probably the best I’ve eaten anywhere, a very light base, creamy caramel and quality chocolate topping. The cafe was busy but there was plenty of room for more; customers were across the age range and included people working in laptops. Toilet facilities are on the raised level and tucked away. I will definitely be visiting again!
Tried mine and my friends drinks as well. All were nice. Would definitely visit again when back in York next month.
My second visit to York and I always come to Spring Espresso for breakfast/brunch. Their food is amazing and their service is top notch. :)