Free-range eggs, fresh sourdough and proper coffee, served every day from 9am at our Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate cafe bar. Plus 2-for-1 cocktails all day, every day.
Whether you’re after a full English, a Turkish shakshuka or something a little lighter, Zest is one of the best spots for breakfast in York, tucked away on Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate in the city centre.
Every dish is cooked to order with free-range eggs, fresh sourdough and delicious barista coffee. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available across the menu, and it’s all served every day from 9am.
Fancy something later in the day? Check out our Brunch in York menu, or head up to our rooftop bar for 2-4-1 cocktails with a view.
Cumberland sausages, bacon rashers, poached eggs, sauteed potato fritter, baked beans, grilled tomato, sourdough and butter
Sourdough bread, mixed veg slow cooked beef brisket, poached eggs, pickled onion, chutney, kimchi, pink lady hollandaise
Sourdough bread, smashed avocado, two poached eggs, chilli jam, tomato chutney
Two poached eggs, tomato, red peppers, spicy chorizo, hints of paprika and red chilli, pumpkin and chai seeds, sourdough
Fruit & nut granola, banana, mixed berries, honey, coconut summer seeds
Five pancake stack, mixed summer berries, chocolate, coconut summer seeds
Also on the menu: Clifford's Tower / £10.95 — Cumberland sausages, bacon rashers, poached egg, tomato chutney, sourdough, chilli jam. Mediterranean Breakfast / £13.95 — Turkish pachanga, poached eggs, feta, olives, grilled tomatoes, sourdough, honey. Pink Lady Benedict / £12.95 — English muffin, two poached eggs, pink lady hollandaise, choice of bacon, smoked salmon or mushroom & spinach. Morning Melt / £9.95 — Sourdough, egg omelette, cheddar, tomato chutney, chilli jam. Goats Cheese Poached Eggs / £12.95 — Sourdough, caramelised onion, kimchi, mint & basil dressing, hot honey. Spanish Omelette / £10.95 — Diced potatoes, onions, rainbow slaw, rocket. All eggs are free range, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Breakfast is served all day, every day we're open — Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. So there's no cut-off time if you fancy a full English at 3pm.
Walk-ins are always welcome, but we'd recommend booking ahead, especially at weekends and for larger groups. Give the team a call on 01904 651868 to reserve your table.
There's no dedicated car park on-site, but Zest is right in York city centre on Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, an easy walk from several public car parks and a short stroll from the Shambles and York Minster.
Yes — several breakfast dishes are available veggie, vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free, including the Smashed Avo & Poach and Mixed Berry Açai Bowl. All our eggs are free-range too. Just let your server know about any allergies or dietary needs.
Try the Cocoa Forest Pancakes or the Mixed Berry Açai Bowl from our all-day breakfast menu — both popular with regulars after something sweet alongside their coffee.
Find us at 5 Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, York, YO1 8BL — a two-minute walk from the Shambles. Open for breakfast Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 9am-4pm.
Want to know why customers keep coming back? Read what they say in Why Our Customers Think We Offer the Best Breakfast in York. Fancy cocktails later in the day? Take a look at our Cocktail Bar in York.
