York has a real coffee scene, and Divine Coffee Roasters is a good place to start if you want something roasted right here in the city. They are an independent roaster that works in small batches, which is their whole pitch: roast small, stay flexible, and get the coffee out fresh. That approach has landed them two spots in York, and the one worth knowing about if you are already near the centre is the one tucked into The Lawrance Luxury Apart-Hotel.
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The Lawrance is a four-star aparthotel at 74 Micklegate, and its coffee counter is run by Divine Coffee Roasters, so it is the same beans you will find at their other site. The Micklegate location carries a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 237 reviews, with people describing the coffee as rich, mellow, smooth and delicious, and picking up notes of mocha and chocolate. It is the kind of place that works as well for a quick morning caffeine fix as it does for a slower mid-morning break.
If you are the type who likes to know exactly what is in your cup, the other Divine Coffee Roasters site on Market Street gives you a better look at how they work. That one roasts on site and runs through a rotating line-up of single origins, pour-overs, nitro cold brew and a filter menu with AeroPress and V60 alongside the espresso bar, plus beans to take home. It sits at 4.5 stars on Google Maps from 91 reviews, so the quality is consistent across both.
For anyone who wants to keep the coffee going at home, Divine sells its beans by the bag. Prices run from about £9.95 for blends like Fortuna and Darkside up to around £12.95 for Kenya and £14.95 for the Indonesia Ijen Highlands Natural, which tends to sell out quickly. They also do gift subscriptions from £36.95, so it is an easy option if you would rather have a steady supply than a one-off bag. And if you are serious about home brewing, they sell equipment too, including the Rancilio Silvia Pro X at £1,850.95.
The Micklegate spot is particularly easy to fold into a day in York. The Lawrance itself is a short walk from the station and the city centre, so you can grab a coffee and then wander off towards the York city walls, the York Castle Museum or The Shambles, all within a few hundred metres. It is a handy combination: a proper independent roast in a spot that is easy to reach, whether you are staying at the aparthotel or just passing through Micklegate on your way into town. If you are after a coffee that actually tastes like it was roasted nearby, this is a reliable place to land.
