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Earl Grey Teahouse

  • June 25, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Red Mezz from Inverness, Scotland
Earl Grey Teahouse

As we were only in the city of York for a day, we wanted to get in as much of the atmosphere as possible and try as many of its little local specialties. After about five hours of walking around and taking photos we decided to take a break, and look for a nice little place to write post cards and have some coffee.

There are certainly no shortage of restaurants or cafes in York, which does make it difficult in choosing the right place to eat and enjoy. If you are staying more than a day, then you have the lucky task of exploring more of the eateries and cafes the city has to offer. But if you don't have the time for exploring them, then I'd be happy to recommend the great little place called the Earl Grey Tea Room.

Located on the winding little street known as the Shambles, filled with great shops and tea houses, it is easy to find, and well worth the short walk away from the central street with all the standard restaurants and chain coffee houses.

Open daily from 10am, this great little shop is the epitome of and English tearoom. The buildings all along The Shambles look as if they are collapsing into each other (which makes for some very interesting photos) but they appear to be surviving just fine, and you can sit and enjoy your tea or coffee amidst the ancient wooden beams that make their survival possible. It’s a very quaint and pretty cafe, quiet, and a bit dainty. There is a great 'secluded garden' in the back to enjoy your break in if the weather is good, or plenty of little alcoves inside the cafe for a bit of privacy as well. There is also a gift shop at the front which offers interesting teas and tea-related gifts from around the world.

The service was simple, but good. Certainly I have no complaints. We arrived just before they close (everything seemed to close early on the shambles, right at around 5 o’clock) so it was especially quiet. But the teas and coffees were superb. I had a simple latte, which was made to perfection and came with large, lumpy blocks of sugar to be slowly melted into the coffee.

It was an ideal spot to take a breather from the day of walking, sight seeing, and taking photos - and we sat quietly looking back over photos and trinkets we'd bought, and writing out postcards to send home. If you want a good little local place to stop in for some tea or coffee and desert while in York, then the Earl Grey Tea House is ideal.

From journal In the Footsteps of the Romans and the Vikings...

The Earl Grey Tea Room

  • August 28, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by airynfaerie from St. Augustine, Florida
The Earl Grey Tea Room

During a stroll down the famous medieval street in York, The Shambles, we stopped in for a light bite to eat and an afternoon tea at the Earl Grey Tea Room. The restaurant is quite small, but very cozy and private. The old-world charm of the tapestries and warm atmosphere make this a pleasant stop to sip away on the long list of tea selections. Of course, the most famous tea in this cafe is the Earl Grey, which the room is named after, but you can get teas from mint to spice, and fruit blends to the common English Breakfast. We also ordered a pastry and sandwiches which were priced right (about 6euro) and delightfully prepared.

If tea is not your "cup of tea" than try some other drinks to warm your insides, from homemade hot chocolate or coffee treats. There are dessert selections that looked tasty, although we held out for later!

From journal York, England - A Winter Wonderland

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