Cocoa Tree Cafe

Cocoa Tree Cafe, nestled in the charming town of Helmsley, offers a delightful escape for food lovers. With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, it stands out as a favorite destination among both locals and visitors. Guests rave about the impeccable service and the quality of the menu, which features enticing options like the Cumberland sausage baguette and pure meat steak burger, each praised for their taste and value. The cafe excels in providing not just a meal, but a delightful experience. Reviewers appreciate the thoughtful touches, such as on-the-spot customization for sandwiches and a personalized coffee strength option. The cleanliness and presentation of each dish enhance the overall dining experience, making every visit feel special. With offerings like the Cream Tea for Two and a variety of fresh salads, including the Smoked Salmon Salad and the Local Salad, Cocoa Tree Cafe caters to diverse tastes. The positive testimonials highlight the owners, Julie and Mark, whose friendly banter and attention to customers create an inviting environment. This cafe embodies the essence of quality comfort food with heartwarming service, making it a must-visit spot in York. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a cozy afternoon, Cocoa Tree Cafe promises to deliver a delightful culinary adventure.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair accessible entrance
Service options
- Offers takeout
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
- Onsite services not available
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has gender-neutral restroom
- Has restroom
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Popular with tourists
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Pets
- Dogs allowed

Lynda Ingham

Apr 25,2025

Lunch with family who had not visited Helmsley before. Cafe was warm and welcoming and there is plenty to choose from. Three Cumberland sausage baguettes with fried onions, salad, coleslaw and crisps were excellent, tasty and good value. Grandson had the steak burger which was pure meat and went down very quickly.Ham and cheese baguette was also good quality and tasty. Thank you for a lovely lunch we will return.

Angela Townson

Apr 25,2025

Well where do I start. From the minute we entered the cafe to the time we left we felt like we were meant to be there. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious and the atmosphere beautiful. If you are visiting the area I highly recommend this cafe.

Julie Campbell-Hall

Apr 5,2025

We went here specifically for a valentines treat after seeing previous reviews, was absolutely not disappointed, gorgeous food, Julie and Mike were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be back

Dave Harper

Apr 2,2025

Called in here today for a late ish lunch. Julie and Mark, the owners, are such lovely welcoming characters. Some fun lighthearted banter, with us as strangers. But caring chats for their regular customers. Everything was so clean and well presented. Cumberland sausage and coronation chicken rolls being our choice for lunch . Perfect, the rolls where so soft and fresh, 3 sausages in the roll. 2 decent cups of coffee. When we're back in Helmsley we'll definitely be returning. Thank you

Gage Popplewell

Apr 2,2025

I had a fantastic lunch here. Although I initially hoped for a quiche, there was no vegetarian option, so we opted for sandwiches instead, not expecting much but they then offered to toast them, which was a nice surprise. When we ordered coffee, they asked how strong we preferred it—a thoughtful touch. The food arrived beautifully presented, accompanied by a fresh salad and plenty of condiments. The service was exceptional, and the meal was both delicious and reasonably priced. Just take a look at the photos!!

Diane Wass

Mar 23,2025

Hubby and I popped in for a cuppa after doing a couple of local deliveries for our gallery. I chose the spiced tea cake which was perfectly toasted and my pot of tea gave me two full cups which was perfect! A good amount of milk too - always welcome :) Hubby had a large americano which came with a really good sized jug full of foamy hot milk! Perfect! His choice for food was a home baked cheese scone which was deliciously light and flavoursome! The cafe itself is clean and welcoming with friendly faces which is always nice :) All this for under 12 for the both of us, great value :)

Sam Stone

Feb 17,2025

We did a long walk from the Abbey to get to town and then randomly walked around until we found somewhere that looked nice to eat (there are many places in town but the menu here is what appealed to us) Nicely decorated small cafe. Varied menu (and all the food we saw going past us looked very nice) I got the beef burger with cheese. The beef had a nice taste and was cooked nicely. Came with a ridiculously large amount of cheese (which was very messy to eat, but also very welcome!) in a lovely fresh brioche bun. Came with plenty of well cooked thick chips and lots of fresh salad/coleslaw. My wife got the lemon berry sundae. Also a large portion (never an issue with ice cream!) and had lovely lemon curd ice cream as well as strawberry ice cream. With plenty of raspberry coulis and some wafers. Prices were good (especially for the portion sizes) and the staff were really nice and friendly. They had a good looking selection of cakes and other treats, but by the time we'd eaten our food there was no room left for anything else! Would highly recommend this place.

Ananya Mohanty

Feb 13,2025

I walked in the cafe and knew I instantly that the food here is cooked with love and I am going to love it. The Ginger Cake was so moist and yum! And the coffee, brewed to perfection. The cheese scone was light. I loved the decor and the service was impeccable. You have to try this cafe when you are in the town!

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