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Cafe, Salads, Plant Milk

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Top tips

  • Order coffee with alternative (plant) milk options.
  • Good to know: Visit during quieter hours for more seating availability.
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  • Enjoy free Wi-Fi to work or study in a relaxed café setting.
  • Try the falafel and hummus sandwich.
  • Bring children to benefit from the adjoining play area and children’s library.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention coffee, croissant and latte.

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Also rocky road, pastry and muffin.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: work & study

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Wi-Fi
  • Coffee, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

A café inside a historic library offers a small selection of simple vegan dishes like avocado toast and falafel sandwiches alongside coffee with alternative milks. The setting is light and airy with free Wi-Fi, wheelchair accessibility, and comfortable seating areas that suit casual work or family visits. Visitors appreciate the quiet environment mixed with a lively children’s play area and cultural displays on the upper floors.

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Library Square, Museum St, York YO1 7DS, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–20:00
Tuesday
09:00–20:00
Wednesday
09:00–20:00
Thursday
09:00–20:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
09:00–17:00
Sunday
11:00–16:00

the food

3.8 out of 5. Spinach Rating

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eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
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Clearly marked
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Basic understanding
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