Hungate Reading Cafe in York: photos, reviews

About

Tucked away in the charming streets of York, Hungate Reading Cafe is a vibrant spot perfect for enjoying a casual meal without breaking the bank. This stylish urban cafe, boasting a glowing 4.8 rating on Google, offers a delightful menu featuring handmade sandwiches, wraps, and mouthwatering cakes. With vegan and vegetarian options aplenty, it's an inclusive haven for all dietary preferences.

An ideal setting for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, it serves up hot and cold drinks, including a variety of teas and decadent Ice Cream Sundaes. Patrons can also relish their meal outdoors, take it to go, or savor it within the cozy confines. With quick service and free Wi-Fi, it's a breeze for solo diners or friends gathering over freshly brewed coffee and delectable desserts.

A family-friendly atmosphere awaits as the cafe doubles as a community hub with children's activities like Lego club and weekly crafts, not to mention arrangements for birthdays and meeting rooms. Literature lovers will appreciate the full library services, including book borrowing and York Card issuance. Plus, live performances offer an extra layer of entertainment.

For locals, holding a resident card gets you a neat 10% discount, ensuring your culinary delights are even lighter on the wallet. Whether you're planning a family dinner or catching up solo, Hungate Reading Cafe promises a lively yet relaxed experience complete with the charm of live performances and seasonal specials.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Services

Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving desserts, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Stonebow

Bus stop 111 m walk

Stonebow Tour Bus

Bus stop 211 m walk

Peasholme Green

Bus stop 192 m walk

Stonebow SA

Bus stop 205 m walk

4.8

based on 83 reviews

Google

4.8/5 83 reviews

Rob K

Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Part of the library service, accessible to all. Nice spot to enjoy a coffee and a tasty treat, off the tourist trail. Resident card holders receive 10% discount. Close by St John Central, ideal spot for students. If this review was helpful please give it a like below.

Caterine Clennell

Good place to work with fast wifi, though not all tables have plugs. There's often children so it could get loud. Strong coffee.

Richard E

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I stopped off for a coffee and a sweet treat (flapjack). All the cakes etc. are home made and look delicious. The coffee and flapjack were excellent. £3 for a large Americano, which is very good value for money and cheaper than the well known national chains.