Bluebird Bakery has just added a new cafe/bakery to its small chain of local bakeries, and it's very family-friendly. It's a large, relaxed space with plenty of room to sit and enjoy a coffee and something freshly baked. If you have young children, you might even get to enjoy a few minutes' peace as there's a children's corner complete with a little kitchen. If you don't have time to hang around, they're more than happy to do coffee, bread and cakes to takeaway. It's a lovely independent, family-run place and the salted caramel slices are delicous.

Bluebird Bakery, 201 Acomb Rd, Acomb, York YO24 3HD