Best Cafés in Gainsborough

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LincolnNorth YorkshireSouth YorkshireWest Yorkshire

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DoncasterLeedsLincolnRotherhamSelbyYork

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A photo of Banco Cafe & Bistro restaurant

1. Banco Cafe & Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(10)

$$$$

• Café • Doncaster

Banco is a delightful cafe and bar in the heart of Doncaster City and provides everything you would expect from a high end cafe. Fresh ingredients is at the heart of every dish we offer from breakfast, brunch to lunch and fresh pastries and homemade cheesecakes and cakes. All of our food is complemented with a wide and varied hot, cold, non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. We are blessed to have an army of regular guests who come and enjoy our food, drink and even our company. However, there is always room for more and a very warm welcome awaits both returning and new guests.

2. Nesso Leeds

4.4

Awesome(22)

$$$$

• Café • Leeds

Located on Merrion Street in the heart of Leeds city centre, Nesso is an Italian-inspired brunch and social dining destination just five minutes from Leeds Grand Theatre and First Direct Arena. Perfect for pre-theatre dining, pre-arena celebrations and city shopping breaks, Nesso offers all-day Italian bottomless brunch, refined afternoon tea and stone-baked sourdough favourites in a stylish, relaxed setting.Heading to a show? Our 90-minute bottomless brunch is ideal before curtain up or concert doors open, with prosecco, Aperol and Limoncello spritz alongside signature Italian dishes. Prefer something lighter? Our Pre-Theatre Experience and Italian Afternoon Tea for two make the perfect start to an evening out.Shopping in Leeds city centre or visiting the Merrion Centre? Stop in for brunch, spritz and desserts before continuing your day. Whether it’s birthdays, hen parties, date nights or pre-show gatherings, Nesso is where Leeds starts its night.Italian. Social. Five minutes

3. Empire Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(303)

$$$$

• Café • Leeds

Booked 33 times today

Bringing a bit of good ol’ Leeds, back to Leeds.For the morning market workers, the Saturday shoppers, the Nans and the steak fans. For all the hungry tigers who came to town. For walk-ins through the ginnel, and take-outs at the hatch. For candlelit dinners and proper Yorkshire hospitality.For the very best of Kirkgate’s produce, every day.

4. Cafe Bar Concerto

4.6

Exceptional(341)

$$$$

• Café • Doncaster

Booked 2 times today

Cafe Bar Concerto in Doncaster offers an unparalleled Afternoon Tea experience that delights both locals and visitors. Nestled within the grand Earl of Doncaster Hotel, the art deco charm creates an elegant atmosphere perfect for indulgence. Reviewers rave about the "truly lovely afternoon tea" featuring a perfect balance of sweet and savory options, ensuring every bite is a delight. Patrons consistently praise the "plentiful and extremely tasty" food, served with exceptional attentiveness. One guest even exclaimed, "the largest and tastiest afternoon tea I’ve tasted," highlighting the remarkable quality. For a memorable Afternoon Tea, Cafe Bar Concerto promises an experience "highly recommended" by many.

A photo of Grain Store at Doddington Hall restaurant

5. Grain Store at Doddington Hall

4.5

Awesome(673)

$$$$

• Café • Lincoln

Booked 31 times today

Perfect for walkers, cyclists and families, the Grain Store is the ideal location to relax and refuel. Open daily with a delicious breakfast, lunch and cake menu to suit all appetites.The Restaurant is open every Friday and Saturday evening for à la carte dining. The chefs have curated a delicious seasonal menu showcasing their own pasture-fed Lincoln Red beef, game and Kitchen Garden produce from the Doddington Estate along with the finest locally sourced and British ingredients.Enjoy their selection of teas and coffee, expertly prepared by their Stokes trained baristas and treat yourself to delicious homemade cake.At the bar, you’ll find an alluring range of cocktails and mocktails.Cafe & BarMon-Sat8.30am-5pmSun & BH Mon8.30am-4pmBreakfast 8.30am-12noonLunch 12-3.30pmDrinks & cake 8.30am-5pm (Sun & BH Mon 4pm)Restaurant & BarFri & Sat, 6-9pmSunday lunchSundays, 12-4pm

6. Serve Coffee

4.7

Exceptional(45)

$$$$

• Café • Rotherham

Booked 36 times today

Hey Waverley! We're serving our neighbourhood soon.We can't wait to Serve the early birds and the night owls at Olive Lane.

7. Malt Bar & Deli

new

2.5

(1)

$$$$

• Café • Selby

Booked 1 time today

MALT Bar & Deli is set in the heart of the historic town of Sherburn-In-Elmet in North Yorkshire and is the brainchild of local couple Clare and Ant Eckford. Named after their four children – Molly, Anna, Lucy and Tom, it is a real passion project for them both, bringing a place to meet the needs of the changing community and to enhance our small but vibrant town centre.Situated on the site of the former Fultons frozen foods store, we bring you locally roasted coffee, cakes and brunch items during the day and transform into a fabulous bar in the evenings. We also operate as a deli – fine cheeses and charcuterie to takeaway or eat in on our sharing platters, which includes a Yorkshire platter featuring Starkeys award winning pork pies! Finally our newest addition are our stone baked pizzas, as well as our fabulous toasties and sandwiches made with our local produce.Our wine selection has been handpicked by Clare and our cocktails are legendary! We have live music most Saturdays.

8. Bettys York

4.7

Exceptional(1602)

$$$$

• Café • York

Booked 84 times today

For over 100 years Bettys has been devoted to lifting spirits with life’s little pleasures; handmade cakes, unique freshly baked products, beautiful Café Tea Rooms, rare and exclusive coffees and teas and continental-inspired menus.There are five Bettys Café Tea Rooms in Yorkshire, each with its own shop where you can walk in and enjoy breakfast, lunch and an afternoon treat.Bettys is famous for afternoon tea, and if you want to experience the finest we offer, you can book a table for our Belmont Room in York or our Imperial Room in Harrogate. You'll be serenaded by our pianist as you enjoy a selection of savouries, indulgent sandwiches, specially selected teas and irresistible dainty cakes and scones.Join us for evening dining Thursday to Saturday, where we bring together elegant surroundings, a refined food and drinks menu. Also, for that extra dash of after-hours elegance, a pianist performs live classical covers of popular contemporary music.

9. Cavo

4.5

Awesome(8)

$$$$

• Café • York

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to CAVO, our cozy neighbourhood café and intimate wine bar nestled within York’s iconic Cocoa Works development, where we operate as two distinct spaces in one.During the day, unwind in our relaxed café environment with artisanal coffee, fresh local pastries, and a quality-driven brunch menu.In the evening, CAVO transforms into a sophisticated wine bar and eatery. The atmosphere focuses on a thoughtfully curated wine list and a dynamic menu designed for discovery with weekly changing specials, supper clubs and live music nights.We believe in genuine hospitality and quality ingredients served without pretence. For more details and our current events schedule, please visit the CAVO official website.

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Anita
Lincolnshire •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Ideal location for a relaxing special lunch. Would definitely book again, it was lovely!
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Grain Store at Doddington Hall££££• Café• Lincoln
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4.5
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Leesa
Yorkshire •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food & service. Really enjoyed our visit & would definitely return. Best chicken & potatoes ever!! Who knew such a simple dish could be so good…the chicken was melt in the mouth soft & the bavette steak was equally delicious. Can recommend the smoked lamb starter. Booking is essential.
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Empire Cafe££££• Café• Leeds
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4.8
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Stacey
Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 May 2026
We attended for a 90th birthday celebration and the team could not do enough for us, many thanks to them for making it so special. Would unreservedly return and the pork belly was a taste sensation!
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Cafe Bar Concerto££££• British• Doncaster
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4.6
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Julie
Yorkshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Apr 2026
Food was beautiful, service was great, lovely location definitely will be back 😀 I had Smoked salmon, Baked poached egg, smashed avocado, marinara & hollandaise on toasted Italian sourdough with grana padano, & rocket.
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Nesso Leeds££££• Café• Leeds
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4.4
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Jenny
Yorkshire •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 Mar 2026
Efficient and attentive staff. Varied menu - something for everyone. Very good value for money. Food was well presented and delicious. Well done Banco Cafe!
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Banco Cafe & Bistro££££• Bistro• Doncaster
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4.8

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