Are you in the mood for a chocolate éclair, scone or croissant? Whatever sweet treat you fancy, you’re bound to find it in York.

Across the city, there are endless bakeries offering delicious goods to wash down with a cup of tea or coffee, but where exactly are they?

If you’re looking for some of the best places for pasties in York, then look no further (because we might have found them).

It comes as one Reddit user asked in the subreddit r/York: “I’m really craving some amazing pastries, desperate to find the best in the city.

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“Love Haxby pastries that they sell in Brew & Brownie, VI also does pretty great ones too. Anyone got any other recommendations/personal favourites?”

The Reddit profile received many responses, so let’s take a look.

Some of the best places for pastries in York

One person replied: ”CS (Cosgriff and Sons) sourdough opposite Clifford's tower! You have to go early as they sell out, but their pastries are gorgeous. They're on insta if you want to check their creations out.”

This user shared: “Little Arras - Almond Coissant and cinnamon buns are the bomb.”

Someone also said: “Little Arras is my top pick.”

While another recommended both, writing: “Little Arras do amazing pastries and cakes.

“Cosgriff and Sons opposite Clifford’s Tower.”

They also suggested Flori which they described as “great”.

Flori, as well as Little Arras and Cosgriff and Sons received multiple comments from residents.

But Little Arras has also been dubbed a “little gem” on Tripadvisor by one recent visitor.

They posted: “We only found this fab coffee shop on our last day otherwise we would have been there everyday! The coffee is the best we’ve had in a long time, and the cakes looked amazing. Quite different. We bought 2 lovely sourdough loaves for £3.10 each, which round our way would probably cost nearly a fiver each!”

Elsewhere on the Reddit thread where many were sharing their favourite places for a pastry, a local thinks Bluebird “on the corner of the market” is the place to go.

Additionally, this member of the r/York subreddit commented: “Have you tried the orange plaits that they have at La Bottega on Goodramgate. Divine!!!”

Another agreed: “La Bottega should definitely be up there. Vi in Spark does some really good pastries.”

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Meanwhile, Wheldrakes on Goodramgate has been highlighted for its “excellent scones” and “really good coffee”.

Others praised Partisan for being “out of this world” when it comes to searching for the best pastries around York.

Was your favourite place for pastries mentioned above? If not, let us know in the comments below.