Nice To See You

You're walking down Goodramgate and spot the kind of café that doesn't need to shout about itself. Nice To See You is tucked into one of York's most characterful streets, where the medieval architecture and independent shops mean you're already in the right headspace for something genuine. Step inside and it's all warm lighting and the smell of decent coffee—the sort of place where regulars have their order memorised and new visitors immediately understand why nearly 400 people have rated it 4.6 stars. The vibe is genuinely relaxed; you'll see people working on laptops alongside groups catching up over flat whites, which tells you everything about how welcoming it is.