The Perky Peacock

Wonderful little cafe set in one of York's historic river towers. Nice gentle music played in the background while we drank nice hot drinks and ate nice pastries. Comfortable and atmospheric inside, it also offered seating at little private tables outside.

A great little hidden treasure in an amazing tower location. Great coffee, friendly service, fresh flowers and cheerful tunes. The perfect pit stop in a long day of wandering the city! Worth knowing that there's wifi but no bathroom because of the nature of the building.

Super cute!! Great coffee and scone, lovely staff were playing great tunes too!

Nestled in an awesome location, the Perky Peacock in York exudes a fantastic vibe that sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. The understanding and amiable staff added to the allure of this delightful cafe. As a vegetarian, I was impressed by the staff's willingness to customize dishes to suit my preferences. The cream cheese bagels with sundried tomatoes were a standout recommendation that I thoroughly enjoyed. The mozzarella sandwich and pita bread with hummus and veggies also catered perfectly to my tastes. Exploring hummus for the first time, I found it to be a delightful addition to my meal, especially when paired with the fresh veggies like tomatoes and pickles. Although my taste buds reveled in the culinary experience, the hot chocolate leaned a tad towards being overly sweet, slightly diminishing its appeal. Perky Peacock left my tummy very content and satisfied. Despite the slightly sweet hot chocolate, the cafe's ambiance, accommodating staff, and flavorful offerings made for a fulfilling and enjoyable dining adventure.

Stumbled across this cafe on an early morning walk and stopped for coffee and warm croissants. Lovely chilled music playing in the background, whilst we sat outside by the river and watched people starting their day. We loved it so much we went back at lunchtime which was much busier but the service and food were still good. Would definitely visit again.

Stopped here for a quick coffee and cold drink with my partner on a warm summer's day and it was perfect. We sat outside, overlooking the river and took in the views. A chilled and relaxed vibe and a perfect spot literally on the edge of the city centre. Access to the cafe was via a set of steps and I didn't see any access for wheelchairs which may be a problem for some if the weather isn't agreeable, to be expected however as it is set in a medieval tower and is something they didn't really consider a knight in shining armour may require! Also, there were no toilets available. Beautiful, handy location. Staff were friendly and polite. We had coffee, a can of drink and a croissant, which I thought was a tad expensive at £10.50, but otherwise it was lovely and would return.

A really disappointing trip to The Perky Peacock today. It's a brilliant, unique space with loads of atmosphere, so they were on to a winner straightaway. However, everything else was pretty terrible. Ordered at the counter, dealt with a reasonably unfriendly server. When the drinks came, two teas came as two teabags floating in super-cheap, chipped mugs. Somebody had ordered a cream-cheese bagel: the bagel came untoasted, something I have never experienced before. Two of use ordered the sausage sandwich which, according to the menu, was served in a soft, white bap. When they turned up they were served on cheap white sliced bread, and the sausages themselves weren't the best either. We tucked in anyway, trying to make the best of things, until my daughter pointed in horror at what were unmistakably two small piles of mouse poo on the window ledge. That's when we called it a day and left. It seems like there is the opportunity here for someone to have a unique and characterful cafe on the river in York, but they are obviously doing everything on the cheap.

Super little place right on the river. Food was excellent. I had a scone, my friend had a bacon sandwich, both lovely. Value for money was about right for the centre of a tourist city. We were cycling today & would definitely stop here again.