Partisan in York

The Persian eggs were amazing and the waitress really friendly! Would recommend to try!

Good But pricey, and expect a wait for food during busy periods :)

There was plenty of choice on the menu, whether you want something traditional or something a bit different. We all enjoyed our food, the service was attentive but we didn't feel rushed. Would definitely go again.

Wow, Very delicious sweet We had Scones (lemon and apple) it was new taste and very delicious And we had orange pecan cake and was delicious as well Highly recommend 😍

The croissant and cinnamon roll are easily the best I have had in this country. Nice coffee.

Food was nice but very small portions for the price. The wait for food was 20 minutes. Drinks wait was short. 15 for breakfast and 15 for French toast. Both of which were around 2/3s the size you'd expect for the price. 3.50 for a latte which was also small. Tables had a small drawer above your thighs, was so low that it cut off circulation to my legs.

We went for brunch and the food was incredible, ended up getting some extra bakes from the window in the way out.

Went for brunch recently and all very nice but the service was a bit slow, I was borderline asking how long the food was going to be. At £65 for 2 with a cocktail and a coffee each is steep but it is nice, I probably wouldn't go back as there are plenty of just as good maybe better value options around. Caveat it is good though and the pastries at the counter look great.

If you're visiting York then this is a great place to stop by for food. Seriously one of the best toasties I've ever had.

Amazing food and wonderful staff. Love all the inventive vegetarian options.

Fantastic place with an authentic family owed feeling. Not only is the coffee nice and the cakes in the bakery section lovely, but the food has been delicious everytime I have been there! Plenty of veggie options which are worthy of a high praises! Always a joy to eat there.

The establishment exudes a comforting ambiance, and the service provided by the staff was exceptionally commendable. The culinary offerings and beverages were of remarkable quality and left a lasting positive impression.

Really lovely food - I had the vegan full breakfast and it was the best cooked breakfast I’ve ever had, thank you :)

Excellent quality food. Place is a little cramped but it's worth it for the food.

Top notch brunch in York. Great food, drinks and cake selection. Definitely advise booking in advance as it’s busy on the weekend.

Great food great staff great atmosphere

A nice little cafe with a great menue even for vegetarians and vegan eating people...

Fabulous soup with warm bread. Been for a takeout and great baked treats. Chocolate brownie and crunchie rocky road

Great breakfast, cosy atmosphere and friendly staff.

Brunch stop for 5 of us before our train and have to say it was an inspired choice. Whilst a small establishment it was anything but that when it came to fantastic food and flavour. Excellent brunch choices and all with a little twist on what you would normally expect. The Partisan Breakfast was fabulous

Beautiful atmospheric little place. The food and service were amazing

Visited for breakfast and was surprised at the length of the venue and number of tables which is deceptive from the outside. The staff were lovely. I found the cheese and ham toastie too rich and struggled to eat it all.

Top food, top service, top venue. We thought we wouldn’t get a table, but they have a large marquee out the back, with extra seating and heaters. Huge menu, lots of fresh pastries. On the pricey side, but you get what you pay for. Will definitely revisit.

Partisan is, from what I've seen and heard, one of the most hyped food spots in York. Whenever you ask someone who lives in the city, "What's the best spot for breakfast/brunch/lunch?" Their immediate response is typically, "Partisan!" And whilst my heart will forever belong to Dyls (RIP), I must admit that I can see why Partisan is so highly touted. The interior is very homely. It has that rustic, cottage vibe that puts you at ease the second you walk through the door. The furniture, cutlery, and crockery add to this vibe by being a homemade mismatch, though always trendy and tasteful. The service is good. However, because Partisan is so popular, there is always a massive queue to get in. And with an endless flood of people vying for a table, the service can sometimes come across as a tad impersonal. Although, I'm certain that's because the poor staff are rushed off their feet. The food here is lovely. The portion sizes are very generous and hearty (which is the best way to win me over), and you can taste the quality of the ingredients with every bite. On the handful of occasions that I've been to Partisan, I've tried three different dishes: The Eggs Benedict - Made with thinly sliced ham (not bacon) and a Hollandaise sauce that's to die for. The Shakshuka - It comes straight out of a cast iron pan and served with a generous slice of cheese and leek focaccia. The Bacon and Scallop Sandwich - Delicious! But it would be better if it came in sourdough bread, as opposed to a brioche bun (in my opinion). A tomato chutney would also go quite nicely (once again, in my opinion). Altogether, I am a big fan of Partisan. And I'm dying to visit the owners' new evening restaurant, Brancusi, a few doors down. Stay tuned for more...

We visited here, but the boiler was broken. We were directed to the sister branch Brancusi down the road. The food, service and atmosphere was excellent.

Had an excellent lunch today. Good selection on the menu

I can’t comment on the food or the atmosphere because I never had the opportunity to sample the food or experience the atmosphere. My partner and I stood at the “wait here to be seated” sign for around 5 minutes. During which 3 staff members walked past us, one multiple times, and not once did they engage eye contact or suggest a simple “bear with us a couple of moments, and I’ll be with you” courtesy of basic customer service. Bit of a shame really as we live in York and my partner works round the corner from Partisan, which is why she suggested coming here on a Sunday morning for breakfast as she said it looked good when walking past. Two local customers lost.

We chose Partisan for a quick breakfast and were delighted with everything. Access was easy. Portions were generous. Service was cheerful and very helpful. Couldn't have been better.

Lovely food and drinks with lots of seating- we sat in a little tent area behind the actual cafe. A little on the expensive side but great as a treat! ❤️

Excellent brunch and cafe. Nice shabby chic vibe. Great food. Good service.

Cozy café near York station, perfect for those arriving by train. I sat in the heated tent and felt comfortable with the rain falling outside. The staff is friendly and attentive. £14 for the French toast and £3 for the latte.

Wonderful service! I was seated downstairs as upstairs was all booked. The lady kept coming downstairs to check on us so we weren’t left waiting which was nice. I ordered the Eggs Royale which was amazing! The perfect amount of everything. Not too much hollandaise or smoked salmon.

I've always had pleasant visits previously, but not today. The Instagram page stated they open at 8:30, but on Google, it says 9:00, so I thought I would just pop by to check. I arrived at 8:20 and saw two staff members prepping. The one facing the window obviously tried to avoid eye contact with me, but I waited until she made eye contact and asked through the glass, "What time do you open?" politely with a bright smile. All I got was the snarkiest reply: "9!" Geez, maybe she isn't a morning person, or maybe she's having a bad start to the day, but I highly doubt it because she seemed really happy chatting with her colleague. I could have just strolled around and returned later, but no, not with such attending staff working today. I'm staying away from the store. A suggestion to the store: if you're so irritated with people coming earlier than opening hours, then get your information right on Instagram and also display the opening hours on the door. I headed down to Café Fleur, and guess what? They welcomed me with a bright smile. What a better way to start my day! :)

Freshly made delish and tasty. Was first customer there and was made to feel very welcome. Highly highly recommended

Service was not good, and the food is quite OK Not worth the price

Ordered the Persian Eggs, loved the combinations of flavors specially the madjoul dates. The service was amazing, we told her we have a train to catch and we got the food super fast. Pastries and Coffee drinks were great too according to my family members. Too bad we only knew about it and how good the food is in our last day in York.

The food here is incredible mediocre, bland and trying to hard to be “fancy”. Ordered a partisan breakfast and my friend a toastie, neither of us enjoyed the food. The food had a watery taste and lacked ample seasonings. They also call mini potato wedges fries for some reason….

Partisan in York is an absolute gem. The moment you walk in, you're welcomed by a warm and cosy atmosphere that feels like a home away from home. The pastries and food are simply outstanding—delicious, beautifully presented, and clearly made with love. The service is top-notch, with friendly staff and a lovely owner. Highly recommend this café for anyone in York looking for a delightful culinary experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Really exciting menu and delicious food I was spoilt for choice , so I’ll have to return to try more

Great place. Small but amazing food.

Cozy place with delicious food. English breakfast (Partisan breakfast) and scones were yummy. Highly recommended♡

We were recommended Partisan and it didn’t disappoint. Friendly staff, lovely setting and the food was amazing!

Great place for brunch and lunch. Tasty and varied menu.

Distinctive and delicious Various dishes The service is excellent

Cute place for brunch with super friendly staff. Delicious food.

Fab little cafe/coffee shop serving freshly prepared great tasting food. The French toast was delicious 🤤 lovely coffee too ☕️👍🏻

What can i say? It's the best coffee in town!

The table next to us politely asked the waitress if they could order as they were “short on time”, to which she replied “so am I” and then proceeded to challenge them, asking “do you have a train or a bus to catch?” Just because you’re charging over the odds, does not mean you can be rude…what an absolute clanger to drop And now they’ve left her in charge of the review responses too 🫣

Everything they have is sweet and delicious

Don't stick me in tent gazebo in back alley served one breakfast and one scone had remind them where was my breakfast after partner eaten her scone .Finally came not worth it trendy presentation but flat.Women served were lovely .other dishes may be OK but mine was poor in size and it felt it been left standing in oven for 30min

Had a special moment we had. Thank you for an amazing experience.

Not only was the food and drink excellent (the cakes were irresistible), but they returned some lost property to us with minimal fuss and delay. I would highly recommend.

Gorgeous spot with a vibrant atmosphere and delicious food.

Cakes are amazing and lovely place for breakfast.

Probably the most interesting range of breakfast options I’ve come across, lovely staff, good music. Would come back to york again just for this place.

So glad we managed to try this perfect artisan café. Gorgeous patisseries and drinks, I would totally recommend trying if you're stopping through York. The staff were accomidating to allergies and preferences, whilst giving stellar service

Wonderful service, excellent vibe, and absolutely delicious food. My only complaint was that I waited till my last day in York to get here; otherwise I would have been here every day of my visit to this equally impressive city. Highly suggest you come here as soon as you get to York. The food was fresh, full of flavor, and expertly prepared. Do not miss!

Here for a day visit to York, stumbled upon Partisan randomly, great vibes, amazing food, staff are amazing and the space supports freedom & equality for all ❤️

We had breakfast here and were thrilled by the delicious food and the super friendly service. It's a shame we couldn't stay in York longer, otherwise we would definitely have eaten there more often, especially the delicious French toast :)

We came in for Brunch to the Partisan on a beautiful sunny mid day Sunday, in a cozy private part of the restaurant. 5 Adults and three and a half kids (ones only 6/7 months old), and.we had a , well let's just say I glanced through the menu once and thought I come here on a regular for coffee and it's always wonderfull so I shall experiment and.ordered Eggs St Vincent, mine was the last to arrive, but boy, it was worth the wait, it came in a cast iron pan and it was eggs, on aurbergine with parmesan topped off with capers and baked in a tomato. Apsolutely wonderfull. Well.done and you will do well to finish it:))

Such good food amazing baked goods. We were seated in the basement, which was really our fault for not booking given how popular it is. I would rush back to eat here and worth getting off the tourist trail to find. Really good!

A big thank you to everyone at Partisan and Brancusi for making our group feel so welcome and for feeding us so well! We were a large group (20+) with different dietary needs and accessibility requirements (including a guest in a wheelchair). Some of us also had to leave early and get a train. Despite all of these challenges, the team here were so accommodating and helped us to have a smooth meal. The food was absolutely delicious, the menu has something for everyone whilst being a bit different and the prices were fair. Would recommend!

Really helpful staff, went in for breakfast and told staff we had a train to catch and our timings. They just got it and explained that coffee and pastries would be comfortably within our timescale. Really delicious pastries. Quite pricey but worth it

Overall, pricey decent food, not good coffee staff informative but slow

Delicious food. They also have veggie/vegan options and really tasty coffee and cakes.

Stopped in for lunch before catching a train. Lovely little place, and found it difficult to choose what to order as it all sounded delicious! We were both super happy with our choices - fresh, tasty, and every detail was spot on. We'll definitely be back! Excellent service too.

Not our first visit but sadly this one was a touch disappointing. Food was nice ( nowhere near as good as it used to be) but £53 for two coffees, two ginger shots and two breakfasts is a little steep ( especially to sit in a tent at the back and wait for 40 minutes for the food to arrive). It used to be amazing, welcoming place but just slightly missing the mark this time.

So went in early lunchtime looking for a table. Told there would be 5 mins wait which there was. After that time showed to a table in the "marquee" at the back, which is basically a cold tent with some plastic school chairs. There is art and the walls and music playing so not all bad. Loads of people serving. Order drinks then food. Drinks take at least 20 mins to come. When they do my cappuccino is cold with no chocolate sprinkles. Wait about 30 mins for food which in fairness is delicious. My Persian eggs were excellent but not big enough for lunch on their own. Prices are pretty steep for food in a cold tent with a load of dogs yapping about.

Loved this cafe for their vegan brekky! Lovely vibe and cute courtyard, perfect on a sunny Saturday.

Breakfast very nicely done. Even the full English comes with lots of greens etc, which is very nice. Service is efficient and friendly. Overall a friendly restaurant with very good food.

Food was delish! And when there's a queue formed before the place has even opened, you know it's gotta be good. Highly recommended.

I practically lived there during my stay in York. I tried the Italian meatball sandwich, French toast, banana bread, brownie and some sort of bun. Everything was to die for, especially the banana bread and brownie: best I’ve ever had! P.S. Me enteré tarde que la dueña es argentina, necesito una sucursal en Capital Federal ASAP!

Stopped in for the Partisan breakfast. Wonderful

This place came up when searching for good weekend brunch places in York, so we booked ahead as it seemed very popular. It was full when we arrived, and we were seated in the tent area at the back, which was nice and warm. Food menu is really interesting, with a big variety of dishes, very vegetarian friendly too. The bakery counter by the entrance looked so good, full of beautiful cakes/pastries.

Smashing brunch! I hardly could finish my dish. The vegan partisan is amaze.

Great coffee Pastries were excellent. Nice atmosphere

Went for breakfast on Wednesday, was super tasty and nice staff and loved the interior!

Came here for brunch on a weekend. The french toast was absolutely amazing. They were very busy so food took a while to come, but we weren't in a rush and the staff were all super friendly. We also bought some pastries/cake from the bakery to take away which was also really good! Would absolutely recommend this place, can't wait to come back.

Great food and service will be back

Good decor and atmosphere, good coffee, good food. We had a tasty mushroom and tarragon soup off the specials, then the mexican eggs and chicken shwarma, all very tasty. The menu is breakfasty/brunchy, but there's a handful of more lunch like options. A few wines and beers as well, we'll no doubt be back.

I have visited York two times and both times we have enjoyed breakfast at Partisan. Both visits I have ordered the Shakshuka...and sometimes I wake up in the mornings craving that deliciousness. Maybe one day I can move to York and wait tables at Partisan in exchange for some breakfast!

Great food, and very friendly staff

It's was really busy but the service was excellent we were seated on the 3rd floor and the staff came back after we had received our order to make sure everything was good we will be back again

Wow, where to start? We go to this lovely place quite a lot with our little dog. Sometimes though it is so busy that they can't get us in...... The food here is just second to none, fresh ingredients, amazing combinations of flavours, persian type food.... It is just lovely and we never leave disappointed (except when they are so busy we can't get a table).... They also sell Haxby sourdough which is worth the visit in itself... I can't rate this place highly enough.... good service too

Our favourite breakfast spot in York. Drove over from Lancashire this morning for a treat. Caramelised Chorizo was so delicious. Huge portions and good coffee plus bought some treats to bring home

Amazing food….. hadn’t booked a table but the manager squeezed us in. I had the Partisan breakfast, my sister had French toast and my niece had the vegan partisan breakfast. The food was absolutely fantastic, great customer service and great atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit anytime you’re in York but make sure you make a reservation.

I don’t often leave reviews, but I honestly can’t stop thinking about the Cruffins I got from here yesterday! Just called in for a couple sweet treats to take away and share with a friend. Lovely little spot, really friendly staff! Obviously popular as the seating area seemed very full. All the bakes looked gorgeous but I opted for the 2 remaining raspberry and Nutella cruffins, and they did not disappoint, absolutely delicious! Definitely will be calling in again next time I’m in the city centre!

Very charming place! I had a chai latte that was a bit underwhelming, but their French toast was delicious. Quick and friendly service.

This place is an ‘experience’. Menu is unique with ample veg and vegan options. Certainly on+20/head side, but probably worth it. Ordered aubergine Parmesan, it was super. The also the vegan breakfast is super nice. Coffee and chai latte was so so. The portions are satisfying. Will visit again when in York. The staff is quite attentive. Ambience is a vibe. Don’t forget to check the bakery. Overall 10 out of 10!

Wonderful quirky place for breakfast, wonderfully different menu that made it so hard to chose from, we settled on french toast with the lemon mascarpone lifting it to the next level, staff so friendly and helpful, they also have amazing bread and pastries to take away, will definitely be returning on next trip to York

One of my favourite brunch spots in York!! The Persian eggs are phenomenal and the gingerbread tea is so delicious. I’ve recommended this place to many people and they have all enjoyed it too!! Can be a bit busy as times but I personally think it is worth the wait. Delicious food, thank you!

Delicious coffee, cakes and breakfast. I came back the next day for another cinnamon swirl. So good! Friendly staff. In a good central location. Staff managed to find us a table but probably best to book a table at weekends because it was very busy

Didn't get as gar as a table! Someone barked at us, on entry - HAVE YOU BOOKED? A person went to see if there was a table.....never to return! Meanwhile another member of staff showed amazement we hadn't booked and explained they have " over 300 people each day. Really?! Certainly won't try again, far too rude and unwelcoming. Had delicious cakes served by super friendly staff, a few doors door at Divine.

Good quality, slow service, Worth the price? Maybe, if you want to spend more than 20$ (per person) for a warm breakfast. Better to reserve in advance, on weekends, it is crowded, and you have to wait, a minimum of 10 minutes, up to around half an hour. They have a tent to extend the sitting area, and it was not bad. Clean? Yes, the restaurant and the restroom both were clean. Menu? Interesting items, especially for breakfast and brunch.

Exquisite breakfast! The menu is varied and the service is 10.

Excellent place for breakfast/lunch with lots of food options. Friendly staff and cosy atmosphere too!

Family of five. The French toast was huge and delicious. My uncle enjoyed his vegan partisan breakfast. The other 3 ate what they could though they're 'plain eaters' and struggled with some of the none 'mainstream' elements of the food. Everyone in our party left the sourdough toast/bread as it was so hard it could crack teeth! The coffee was OK. I had chosen the place based on reviews, the reported atmosphere, and the combination of an eatery with art, but we were seated in the marquee, despite having booked a table beforehand. So, I didn't get the ambience I was looking for and was disappointed.

I really love the fench toast at Partisan, but by Christ they've upped their prices, it's now £14 and that's expensive for breakfast especially in York. We were seated in the marquee in the back yard which wasn't ideal, there was a table with 2 earth mother's whose children were running from table to table. There was a knitted flag in the window in support of Palestine and they also had a dish on the menu Palestinian stew, by all means support who you want politically, but as a customer I don't want your political choices with my breakfast. Won't be rushing back.

Food is exceptionally good, so are the cakes and the bread. First time I just popped in for a loaf of rye sourdough, few weeks later for brunch and take away cakes. In general, everything has been high quality, well thought through, imaginative, great food. However, the front bit is incredibly busy being a bakery/patisserie serving shoppers, reception area for guests to be seated - all in one very narrow corridor. It forces people to queue outside for everything including getting booked tables and also makes it difficult for staff to manage orders, guests.

Very nice and cozy cafe (even in the outside area). The staff was very friendly and attentive and the food was good. The bacon sandwich I had felt to be a bit on the pricy side.