Cafés, coffee shops and tea rooms in East Yorkshire

East Yorkshire has a café scene that's well worth exploring. From artisan coffee roasters and independent brunch spots to classic tea rooms serving proper loose-leaf tea and homemade scones, there's a huge amount to discover across the region. The real strength here is the independent offer. Locally owned cafés that feel like places the owners really care about, in settings that range from historic market town streets to converted farm buildings with countryside views. You'll find the familiar high street names too in the larger towns, but it's the independents that make East Yorkshire's café scene genuinely worth exploring.

Fancy a proper afternoon tea? We’ve got a whole page dedicated to it, from classic tea rooms to stately home settings.

 

Cafés and coffee shops in Beverley and the Yorkshire Wolds

Beverley is one of the best towns for a leisurely café visit. Its historic streets are lined with independent coffee shops and tea rooms which are great for a long brunch after exploring Beverley Minster, a coffee and a catch-up after browsing the Saturday Market, or a warming drink after a walk on Beverley Westwood. Look out for Gemini Chocolate on your wanders - a small, independent bean-to-bar chocolate maker with seating where you can stop for a coffee alongside some of the finest chocolate you’ll taste anywhere. And for homely tea rooms with real character, Kavanaghs is a Beverley favourite. 

Out in the Yorkshire Wolds, farm-based cafés and peaceful coffee spots make brilliant stopping points whether you're walking, cycling or simply exploring. Drewton's, just on the edge of South Cave, offers a mouth-watering menu of freshly prepared meals, hearty breakfasts and delicious snacks - a proper destination café in a beautifully restored farm setting. Near Stamford Bridge, the Balloon Tree Farm Shop and Café is a wonderful stop for a cuppa and a slice of their famous fresh fruit roulade, with a playground in landscaped gardens that makes it ideal for families. And if you're taking in the picturesque village of Huggate, Rachel’s Walnut Cottage Tearoom is not to be missed for tea or ground coffee alongside generously sized home-baked cakes and scones that are worth the detour on their own.

Cuppa of the Year

The Cuppa of the Year is one of the categories in the Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards, our annual independently judged celebration of the very best tourism businesses across the region. Our most recent winner is Drewton's Farm Shop and Café near South Cave, and if you’ve ever had their coffee and a slice of something freshly baked, you’ll know exactly why.

Coffee stops in Bridlington and on the East Yorkshire coast

Whether you’re spending the day on the beach or exploring Bridlington's charming Old Town, there are plenty of great coffee stops to choose from. Bridlington Spa Cafe and Blu Savannah both offer that hard-to-beat combination of great coffee and a sea view, Jeromes Pavilion is a reliable family-friendly option, and the Georgian Tea Rooms in the Old Town are exactly as good as they sound. 

Heading further down the coast, Hornsea Mere Café is a lovely spot right on the water’s edge of Hornsea Mere, the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire, with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere that’s perfect for unwinding. And for ice cream lovers, Mr Moo’s Ice Cream Parlour  near Hornsea has over 30 flavours made on the farm using milk and cream from local dairy herds. Sometimes a cone beats a flat white!

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Dog‑friendly cafés in East Yorkshire

Bringing your dog along? East Yorkshire is a very welcoming destination for four-legged visitors and plenty of its best cafés are happy to see them. Vanessa Delicatessen and Cafe in Beverley, Folly Lake Cafe, Badger and Bean in Howden, and The Old Lamp Room in Cottingham will all make your pup feel right at home - treats, water bowls and a warm welcome included. Perfect after a walk on the coast, Beverley Westwood or through the Yorkshire Wolds.

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Vegan and vegetarian‑friendly coffee shops

Many of East Yorkshire’s cafés offer brilliant plant-based options, from vegan cakes and pastries to dairy-free coffees and vegetarian lunches that go well beyond the token salad. For a fully plant-based experience, the Nut and Nettle in Bridlington's Old Town is outstanding and their menu includes an incredible selection of cakes and patisserie, a small but thoughtful lunch menu and speciality hot drinks. Well worth seeking out.

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Cafés at East Yorkshire's attractions

Some of the best café experiences in East Yorkshire are hidden inside the region’s attractions. Freshly baked scones in historic gardens, lunch overlooking landscaped grounds, a coffee break while exploring a stately home - there’s something particularly enjoyable about a café that comes with a view worth sitting and looking at.  Look out for the lovely on-site cafés at Burton Agnes Hall, The Stables Kitchen at Burton Constable Hall, Sledmere House Cafe, Clock Tower Cafe at Sewerby Hall & Gardens and Lilypad Cafe at Burnby Hall Gardens. These make a day out even better and are a particularly good choice if you’re looking for a relaxed lunch in a beautiful setting.

From a flat white in a converted Yorkshire Wolds farmhouse to a pot of loose-leaf tea overlooking the East Yorkshire coast, East Yorkshire’s cafés are places worth slowing down for. Browse the listings above or keep scrolling to find your perfect cup.

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