Heavenly Desserts York has been crowned North Yorkshire’s Best Dessert Shop at the prestigious England Business Awards, a recognition that acknowledges both its exceptional creations and its dedication to the local community.
The accolade comes after a rigorous judging process that included a mystery shopper visit assessing the team’s friendliness, cleanliness, food quality and presentation, and overall atmosphere. Community engagement, charitable activity, and the role played in elevating York’s dessert scene also formed part of the criteria.
Since opening its doors four years ago, Heavenly Desserts York has become a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike.
Renowned for its freshly baked waffles, crepes, pancakes and patisserie-style tarts, the restaurant has developed a loyal following. Waffles and crepes remain the top picks, with standout menu items including the pistachio white chocolate waffle, the indulgent double milk chocolate cookie dough, and the inventive Biscoff and white chocolate croffle – a unique fusion of croissant and waffle.
Brunch is served daily until 4.00pm, with dishes including Keralan Spiced Beans on Sourdough, Bacon & Egg Croffle, and Signature Chai & Pecan Granola.
This win follows a series of accolades for the York branch, which also received the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award in both 2022 and 2024 and a MIDAS award for dessert innovation. As well as setting exceptionally high standards of food and service, the restaurant continues to have a positive impact on the community.
Heavenly Desserts York has proudly taken part in York’s Ice Trail, hosted live cooking demonstrations at York Festival, and organised giveaways to share their love of desserts with a wider audience.
Denisa Nika, Restaurant Manager at Heavenly Desserts York, said:
We are absolutely thrilled to be recognised as North Yorkshire’s Best Dessert Shop. This award reflects the passion and dedication of our entire team, who go above and beyond every day to deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests.
From our signature desserts to our community initiatives, everything we do comes from the heart. York has embraced us over the past four years, and this recognition means the world to us.
Scott Somerville, England Business Awards commented:
Heavenly Desserts York truly impressed us across the board.
Our mystery guest praised the attentive and friendly service, the quality and presentation of the food, and the warm, luxurious atmosphere of the venue. Beyond that, the team’s ongoing work in the local community really stood out. It’s this combination of excellence in hospitality and commitment to making a positive impact that made Heavenly Desserts York such a worthy winner.
Heavenly Desserts York’s success adds to the city’s growing reputation as a destination for innovative dining, with the restaurant helping to put York on the map for dessert lovers nationwide.
