Spring Espresso

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!

Great food and great hot drinks. The service was fantastic and the staff very friendly and welcoming. Good value for money. The only down was the music first time around was not pleasant to hear but on our second visit (on the one day) much better listening.

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. :)

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!