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#90 Wish You Were Here – Bettys of York
The other day on my way back up north I had a long stop in York due to the snow. I was booked on a particular train that ended up being over two hours delayed. It was freezing! However, for once I was traveling on my own, Little Miss free, so I decided to head into the city centre armed with my camera. It was really early meaning I also had to find somewhere for breakfast. I didn’t want to go too far away from the station so after walking for less than five minutes I found myself outside Bettys. I’ve always wanted to go in but the company I’ve always been with have always favored elsewhere. Today it was my choice and I chose to take up breakfast at Bettys.
I really fancied something sweet so I went with the Yorkshire Drop Pancakes which were served with season fruit and homemade raspberry sauce topped with creme fraiche. I also opted for some freshly squeezed orange opposed to a hot drink as I knew I’d be grabbing one back at the station. As you can see the food was beautifully presented and I can honestly say it tasted that good too. Writing this post has made me want to eat it all over again. They cost £6.45 and the orange juice was £2.95, which I know it probably quite expensive to some people, but if you’re visiting York and you want to treat yourself, I 100% recommend Bettys. The staff were really nice, despite me being some soaked to the skin, wild looking, youngster.. I know a lot of higher class establishments that probably would of looked down their nose at me but I felt very welcome here.
I really want to go back again for afternoon tea, the macaroons looked exquisite and they’re one of my favourite treats. I don’t think it’s somewhere I could take Little Miss for a while though, but it would be nice to go back when she can be trusted not to throw food on the floor! Hopefully, I’ll get to go again before then!
Anyway, to end, here are some more photographs of snowy York. It’s actually one of my favourite cities and I’d not hesitate at all to live there. I love all the historical landmarks, I love the little boutiques and shops and it has a lovely collection of places to eat. It’s up there with Edinburgh for sure.
Hope you’re enjoying our snowy Spring x
34 Comments
vintagefee
Oh man those bad boys look beautiful. What a tasty way to spend a snow day. My mouth is watering!
Amy Marie
They were delicious! I hope I get stranded in York more often!
Stefi J
They look amazing. I’m going to york on wed. I hope I have a chance to have some xx
Amy Marie
Let me know if you do? They do such fantastic things at all times of the day!
Alice
Oh yum! Looks delicious. Gorgeous photos xx
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Amy Marie
It was delicious, best breakfast i’ve had in years! & Thank you 🙂
Jesss
I love York! My best friend went to Uni there so I visited at every opportunity haha. I’ve never been to Betty’s – the queues have always put me off!
Your breakfast looks amazing, though.
Jesss xo
Amy Marie
There was no queue for breakfast and that was even on a Saturday! It was probably one of the reasons I went in!
Jem
Betty’s! You cannot beat a little treat at Betty’s! 🙂
Jem xXx
Amy Marie
This is very true!
Kloe.
This looks lush, I love a trip to Betty’s. Whenever I go I always pick up some Macaroons for my gran haha
kloe xx
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Amy Marie
The macaroons looked amazing but there was a huge queue in the shop & I still wanted to go to the Disney Store 🙁
Kym Bozarth
Wonderful pictures, thank you for sharing.
Amy Marie
Thank you 🙂
Alice
This looks amazing! I have only ever been to York as a toddler and I’m dying to go back- I’m too much of a history nerd to avoid it for much longer!! x
Amy Marie
You should go especially for the history! The have the vaults and stuff which I desperately want to do but I never got for long enough!
Rhiannon
By god they look yummy! Last time I was in York I must of been about 12, it looks so pretty. Is it bad I’ve never heard of Betty’s before?
Rhiannon x
Amy Marie
They were very very yummy, and yes it’s bad! You should read about it straight away, I think it’ll be right up your street!
Amy x cocktailsinteacups.com
Kirsty M
Haha, but not *quite* as good as Edinburgh, right?! I do love York. I haven’t been very often, maybe twice, but I’ve heard great things about Betty’s. Next time fore sure!xx
Amy Marie
No.. close but not quite. Edinburgh is my favourite UK city 🙂 And you should go, York is a great place for a weekend get away!
Kate Pirouette
They look amazing! I love Betty’s, yours right it’s wonderful for a treat. Beautiful pictures too, poor chilly ducks!
Kate x
Just Pirouette and Carry On…
Amy Marie
They were amazing.. looking at them makes me hungry! And yeah the poor ducks 🙁 they were pecking the solid ground!
postmodernpain
Aw, LOVE the duck picture!
Looks tasty, I’d love to check out Betty’s one day 🙂
Amy Marie
I couldn’t believe how close I could get to them (although the photo is deceiving since i have a pretty good lens!)
Carly
I’ve always wanted to go to Betty’s, if I’m ever in York I definitely will! xxx
Amy Marie
I 100% recommend it 🙂
Rachael
Going to Bettys was always a great treat growing up just outside of York, even me and the now husband went there on a date afternoon for afternoon tea. Their cakes are incredible!
Amy Marie
That’s why I want to go back in the afternoon! To try their cakes and have some tea!
char
Glad you had a lovely time in York, I have been to Betty’s in Harrogate which was lovely, we had afternoon tea there.
Amy Marie
Yeah, I only heard recently they had one there! I’m sure it’s very similar 🙂
Gita
Snow seems to be just everywhere right now. It’s almost the end of March and it’s still snowing in our place, aaaaa :)! Lovely captures, my favourite is the one with that strawberry tart, yuuum :)!
Great blog!
xx
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Amy Marie
I think everyone is bored of the snow now, I know I am!
Allie O
Such pretty photography!
Allie xo
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Amy Marie
Thank you, I am getting better with my camera haha!