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Bettys Café Tea Rooms

British Tea, Vegan Afternoon Tea

Worth ordering: #2 Afternoon tea in Yorknamed in 9 reviews

Ask for extra sandwiches with afternoon tea; reviewers say they can be replenished.

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Book the Belmont Room in advance to secure a table and use the side entrance rather than waiting in the main queue.
  • Good to know: Check what the vegan scone accompaniment is before ordering; some reviewers found the cream unclear or disappointing.
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  • Try the vegan English breakfast, which reviewers praised for its generous portion and spiced aubergine.

People mention

Pastry, sandwich and scone.

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Also full english breakfast, butternut squash and sage gnocchi, carrot chocolate cake, chocolate pillow with caramel, confection and fondant fancy.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for generous portions, lively atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Breakfast, brunch, coffee, dessert
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Bettys is a formal York tearoom known for its afternoon tea, with a dedicated vegan tea and a vegan English breakfast among the plant-based choices. Book the Belmont Room for tiered treats, a pianist and a quieter entrance; walk-ins can face a queue, and reviews are mixed on the vegan scones and cream.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms · dine-in · 1 dish

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6-8 St. Helen’s Square, York, YO1 8QP, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–17:30
Tuesday
09:00–17:30
Wednesday
09:00–17:30
Thursday
09:00–21:00
Friday
09:00–21:00
Saturday
08:30–21:00
Sunday
09:00–17:30

the food

4.1 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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