Independent · York city centre

Brunch worth
getting up for.

Yorkshire breakfasts, all-day brunch and speciality coffee, cooked fresh from locally sourced produce. Walk in, or reserve your table before the weekend rush.

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Open: 7 days · 9:30am–5pm
Kitchen: Brunch all day
Dietary: VE · GF options

Bright interior of Days Café in York with tan leather booth seating, wooden tables and patterned wallpaper

4.6

213 Tripadvisor reviews · #79 of 888 in York

What people order

The plates that fill the room

Full menu

Most ordered

Full Yorkshire Breakfast

£15

Full Yorkshire breakfast served with sourdough toast. Vegetarian also available — try it with our homemade hash browns and tomato jam.

House favourite

Days Sourdough Sandwich

£14

Days signature homemade Onion Bhaji sandwich or flatbread wrap served with chip shop curry sauce.

Served till close

Coffee & a corner table

from £3

Locally roasted beans, pulled and poured by our baristas all day.

A table at Days York laid with sandwiches, wraps, loaded fries, chicken salad and sides

A table for the whole group — sandwiches, wraps, loaded fries and sides.

The menu

Everything made in-house, every day

Breakfast

Served until 12pm

Proper Yorkshire Breakfast£14
Yorkshire sausage, double bacon, black pudding, eggs, beans, plum tomato, mushroom, sourdough toast, with a pot of Days tomato jam.
Vegetarian Yorkshire Breakfast£14
Halloumi, vegan sausage, smashed avocado, plum tomato, beans, eggs, mushrooms, sourdough toast, with a pot of Days tomato jam. (VEA)
Eggs on Toast£9
Choice of scrambled or poached, on toasted sourdough, herb salad. (GFA, V) + ADD bacon, sausage, vegan sausage, chorizo, mushroom, smashed avocado, beans £2 · + ADD Scottish smoked salmon £3.
Full for Days Sourdough Sandwich£9
Yorkshire sausage, double bacon, black pudding, scrambled egg, with a pot of Days tomato jam.
Triple Bacon (GFA) or Double Sausage Sourdough Sandwich (VEA)£7
Served with a pot of Days tomato jam. + ADD double bacon, sausage, vegan sausage, egg, mushroom £2.

Brunch

Served all day

Chicken Waffle£15
Panko chicken, Belgian waffle, two poached eggs, crispy streaky bacon, maple syrup, Frank's buffalo sauce & herb oil.
Eggs Nduja£15
Spicy nduja, onion, roast pepper & tomato sauce, poached eggs, mascarpone, parmesan, served with a warm flatbread. (GFA)
Pork Belly Eggs Benedict£14
Sugar-glazed pork belly, gochujang hollandaise, maple syrup, toasted English muffin. (GFA)
Chorizo & Smashed Avocado Sourdough£15
Chilli & coriander smashed avocado, two poached eggs, chorizo, pumpkin seeds, pickled red onion, tomato caprese, herb salad & oil. (GFA, VEA)
Eggs Royale£14
Scottish smoked salmon, two poached eggs, toasted English muffin, traditional hollandaise sauce, herb salad. (GFA)
Sweetcorn & Halloumi Fritter£13
Sweetcorn, halloumi, spring onion and coriander fritter, chilli & coriander smashed avocado, poached egg, sumac yoghurt, herb salad & oil. (GF, V)

Lunch

Served from 12pm

Buffalo Chicken Burger£15
Panko chicken, Frank's buffalo sauce, melted cheese, garlic truffle butter aioli, shredded lettuce, brioche bun, Days signature slaw, fries. + UPGRADE to truffle & parmesan fries £2 · + ADD crispy streaky bacon £2.
Ploughman's Lunch£13
Sugar-glazed pork belly, Wensleydale, poached egg, New York pickle, Days tomato jam, slaw, apple, toasted sourdough. (GFA)
Chicken Caesar Salad£14
Panko chicken, crispy streaky bacon, romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar sauce & parmesan. (GFA)
Soup of the Day£9
Homemade & served with warm sourdough. (GFA, V)

Sandwiches

Served in a wrapped flatbread or toasted sourdough, with a side of Days slaw

Days Signature Club£13
Panko chicken, bacon, mozzarella & cheddar, tomato caprese, herb salad, garlic truffle butter aioli. (GFA)
Bhaji£13
Handmade tikka onion bhaji, mango chutney, pickled red onion, sumac yoghurt, shredded lettuce, with a pot of chip shop curry sauce. (GFA, VE)
Reuben£13
Peppered pastrami, sauerkraut, torched Swiss cheese, house deli dressing, New York pickles. (GFA)
Chicken Caesar£13
Panko chicken, shredded lettuce, croutons, crispy streaky bacon, Caesar sauce, parmesan. (GFA)
Buffalo Chicken£13
Hot honey & buffalo shredded chicken, melted cheese, shredded lettuce, garlic truffle butter aioli. (GFA)

WINNER — York Press Best Sandwiches Award 2026

+ ADD fries £2 · + ADD truffle & parmesan fries £3 · + ADD masala fries £3.

Sweets

Served all day

Pancake Stack (V)£12
Five American-style pancakes with your choice of either smoked back bacon & maple syrup, or fresh strawberries & molten chocolate.
Crème Brûlée French Toast (V)£13
Crème pâtisserie baked brioche, brûlée cream, torched sugar crust & fresh strawberries.
Sticky Toffee Pudding (V)£7
Homemade sticky toffee pudding, Days salted caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry & Molten Chocolate Pot£7
+ ADD a topping £0.50 · + ADD a sauce £0.50.
Molten Chocolate Shot£4
Double Scoop Vanilla Ice Cream (V)£4

Days Cakes

Baked in-house

Victoria Sponge£5
Carrot & Walnut (GF)£5.50
Banoffee & Pecan (GF, VE)£5.50
Lemon & Blueberry (GF)£5.50
Rocky Road£4.50
Biscoff Slice£4.50
Triple Layer Chocolate Fudge Cake£5.50
+ ADD molten chocolate £2.
Fruit Cake£5
+ ADD Wensleydale £1.50.

Pastries & Scones

Blueberry & Maple Scone£4.95
Cheese Scone£4.95
Fruit Scone (GF)£4.95
Toasted Tea Cake£3.50
Croissant£3.50
Pain au Chocolat£3
+ ADD shot of molten chocolate £2.

Coffee & Tea

Latte£4.50
Cappuccino£4.50
Flat White£4.50
Americano£4
Mocha£4.50
Espresso£2.75
Double Espresso£3.50
Cortado£3.75
Chai Latte£4.50
Molten Hot Chocolate£5.50
Iced Latte£4.70
Iced Americano£4
Teas£3.50
Yorkshire · Earl Grey · Blackberry & Raspberry · Green · Peppermint · Decaf.

Make it yours

+ ADD espresso shot £0.75 · + ADD syrup £0.75 · + ADD alternative milk £0.75.

Cold Drinks

Coke / Diet£3.50
San Pellegrino Lemon£3.50
San Pellegrino Orange£3.50
Still / Sparkling Water£3
Fresh Orange Juice£3
Fresh Apple Juice£3
Peroni 330ml£5
Peroni Zero 330ml £4.
Rekorderlig Strawberry-Lime 500ml£5.50
Sauvignon Blanc£6.50 / £8 / £22.95
175ml, 250ml, bottle.
Malbec£6.50 / £8 / £22.95
175ml, 250ml, bottle.
Pinot Blush£6.50 / £8 / £22.95
175ml, 250ml, bottle.
Prosecco£9 / £24.95
20cl, 70cl.

Sides

Days Hash Browns (V)£6
Homemade buttery hash browns with Days tomato jam — the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch.
Fries (GF, V, VEA)£5
Truffle Parmesan Fries (GF, V)£7
Masala Fries (GF, V)£7

All items are subject to availability. Please always inform your server of any allergies before placing your order, as not all ingredients can be listed. Detailed allergen information is available on request. We cannot guarantee the total absence of allergens. Fish products may contain bones; olives may contain stones. For gluten-free options, please ask one of the team.

Tripadvisor

4.6 from 213 reviews

Ranked #79 of 888 restaurants in York · Food 4.6 · Service 4.6 · Value 4.6

Read all reviews

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“If you want great brunch in York city centre go to Days! Fantastic poached eggs, great presentation and the staff are lovely.”
Leanne S · July 2026 · Family

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“Lovely cafe in York by the Shambles with great food, a large outdoor seating area and friendly staff. Will be back for sure!”
Dead W · July 2026 · Friends

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“The service was excellent, food great, huge portions and great value. Gluten free options first class. A great find.”
Andy S · July 2026 · Couples

Reserve

Weekends book out.
Yours doesn't have to.

Tables for 1–8 online. Larger groups and private hire — send us a note and we'll build the menu around you.

Find us

38 Parliament Street
York, YO1 8RU

Opening hours

Monday – Sunday · 9:30am – 5pm

Breakfast till 12pm · Brunch all day · Lunch from 12pm

Get in touch

hello@daysyork.co.uk

@daysyork_

Walk-ins always welcome.

Brunch worthgetting up for.