Partisan in York

Fantastic food, definitely worth a visit

A fabulously good cafe. 6 stars.

Loads of gluten free options and the gluten free bread is the best I’ve ever had! I even had to double check it was gluten free because I couldn’t believe it was so good! Amazing food, unique and great quality ingredients and recipes! Not to be missed, and make sure you book!

Wow, food was lovely. The service was great, a little wait but that was due to the fact we were a large group and everything is cooked fresh to order and it was worth the little bit of time it took.

The Persian eggs were a delight. I never had them before and so blew away all my expectations!

We had a Sunday brunch to catch up with family who live in York and it was a lovely experience. Just so very York.

The food and portions 10/10. I’m a massive foodie and I highly recommend, our server was absolutely lovely too, super smiley and happy to assist with a gluten intolerance. Worth getting a booking for breakfast as they fill up quickly!

Vegan Partisan breakfast was so full of flavour, 10/10 would recommend. They had such a range of cakes and pastries at the front of the shop too.

Hands down the best breakfast brunch I’ve ever eaten. I ordered the vegetable breakfast and it was executed excellently. Very flavorful, generous portion attention to detail. Very nice ambience relaxed but elegant . Highly recommend for value also. Can’t wait to try other menus options.

Had a very nice eggs benedict. Came with refreshing salad and fried small potatoes. Quick and friendly service.

The best bread in Yorkshire :-) Staff extremely nice and helpful :-) Great decor

Visited Partisan in 2022 and come back in 2024 the food still amazing

Breakfast was lovely, staff were great. I had scrambled eggs on toast with smoked bacon, great eggs but toast was a little hard. The only niggle was that when I came to buy a slice of banana loaf with biscotti, the slice I have been presented with was small compared to slices on display!! £4.50 for basically half a slice!!

So this place isn't necessarily cheap- it's kind of the pricier side for a cafe, like what you'd expect to pay in a trendy hipster sort of place. But the food is something you would expect from a five star restaurant. Absolutely amazing. I had the Portobello mushroom confit with butter bean mash. Through some magic marination and cooking process the mushroom was tender, soft, juicy and fatty, almost like chicken thigh in texture. The butter bean mash was delicious and the perfect accompaniment. The rich, oily sauce was so good I was scraping it up with the sourdough. My date said admiringly "real artistry has gone into this food". I'm inclined to agree.

Great cortado👍🏻 the banana bread could be more moist imo😅

The shop’s atmosphere was pretty good. Two people tried to go in for a quick coffee but we were told the shop is closing, only we can get takeaway. We asked again - only need cups of coffee use the toilet and we’ll be out and we did exactly what we said. I couldn’t taste lovely looking filo pastry or anything. Coffee was nice but a bit light for my taste. At the entrance a guy with glasses who let us in he was nice and polite but waiting stuff a bit in a hurry to finish, close and go mood. I was in a rush to order and again in a rush to pay my bill. One of waiting staff was very friendly, thank her but she didn’t serve us :-))

Took my family for brunch. Honestly, a disappointing gastronomical experience given the price. Kids meals not as generous as other brunch spots. I ordered the partisan breakfast- full English - it came in a skillet which was a nice gimmick but didn’t think a great deal to the quality of produce. Sausage was fairly bog standard, sourdough was cracker crispy and almost too hard to eat. Homemade beans are a nice addition but didn’t make up for the rest. Better places to grab brunch in York and can’t quite understand why it is so highly reviewed.

all fine except, prices are bit high

Loved the food and service, was a really nice experience and some of the best food we have had.

Absolutely amazing. Fantastic coffee! Wasn’t sure about the Persian Eggs being scrambled but they were epically good - perfect mix of spice, heat and sweetness - and just the right amount. Wish I lived here and could go back every month! Chilled, but lovely, atmosphere. Staff were all so nice! :)

Great cafe not far from the main throng in York. I had the French toast, and following too much savoury over Christmas was just the sweet hit I needed without it being over sweet. Coffee was good too. I would book if you want to go, it was very busy

Find out about this place via google search "best breakfast in York" & was not disappointed! On a busy Saturday morning staff welcomed us in without a reservation and quickly got us our hot drinks. The food is incredible, affordable & just what you need to get you started with the day! ... Later we came back to try their selling pastries - brownie and maple danish were delicious too☺️

Four of us enjoyed a lunch of two Partisan breakfast, chorizo sandwich and Sobrassada de Mallorca. Mine was the latter and it was very tasty served with sliced pear, brazil nuts and goats cheese on bread. Everyone else enjoyed theirs too and they looked really good. Finished odd with a nice wedge of cake. Staff were very nice and attentive, service was good. Will be back. Saw plenty turned away so recommend booking. Ladies toilets doubles as the disabled which I found annoying but understandably so due to the footprint of the building.

Just wow. Breakfast was delicious. Come and eat here on your way into York, you won't be disappointed.

Today we just went for morning pastries. They were wonderful. Tomorrow we're going for a full meal. Follow up. Went there for a full breakfast. It was great again. Not too crowded, we ended up in the marquee out back. Cold day, space heater next to us, lap blankets if we needed them.

This was our second time visiting here, and after our first visit, we were so excited to be back!! However, the service was chaotic, and we found the owner in particular to be slightly rude. We had pre-booked, yet were walked outside to sit in their marquee in the pouring rain? The marquee was heated, but I think this should be for walk in customers only, as it wasn’t a very clean or welcoming place to be sat. We asked to be moved inside, and the staff were accommodating and got us seated indoors which we were relieved with. The food itself is absolutely INCREDIBLE and one of the best brunches we have ever had. It did take almost an hour to arrive though, and the pricing is very high… Great food and great potential, just don't think the restaurant can cope well with a high amount of customers which is letting it down a bit.

Great place for breakfast, dog friendly in the marquee too

All the staff were very kind and helpful. The orange just was so fresh and absolutely delicious! The Partisan Breakfast was really tasty - beans were different but still nice. Knocked down a star because of the bread, it was quite thick and hard and I couldn't really eat the crusts!

We popped in for lunch today and was tempted by the soup of the day. Minestrone with berlotti beans and salsa verdi. It was seriously one of the best soups I have had and perfect for a cold winters day. I had a slice of ginger and orange blossom cake for desert which was also nice. I would definitely come here again .

The summer eggs were so delicious 😋 .. 10/10 👍🏻

Great menu with some unusual options and new things to try. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. We were outside in the marquee at the back but the heating was really good so we were fine even on a chilly day.

The service is chaotic and customers are hurried to consume and leave fast to make room for more, stacked up in tables with unfamiliar people. Also customers are left for ages waiting at the door and outside to be seated, even with reservations.

stunning food, easy to book a table online. Very lovely staff, The food was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The service was quick even though they were full. The have a deli bit at the front and the cakes to take away were incredible too.

A hidden gem in York, very unassuming from the outside, but it is a wonderful place to go for a meal. Although it was busy, the staff were still very polite and helpful. Very good selection of vegetarian options, and wonderful hot drink choices too, I can highly recommend partisan.

The best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. Fantastic place to eat would highly recommend

Really great menu with loads of sweet treats and coffee options. We went for a late lunch and the staff were lovely, plus it's just a fun little place packed with character. Options for vegans and vegetarians were actually interesting too!

Beautiful outside atmosphere with complimentary food and service. The French toast is especially good,as is the coffee one of my favourite places for breakfast in york

Food..for me.. very dissapointing.. very noisy, and very busy. So service was slow..not sure about another visit.

Beautiful little bakery cafe a stones throw from the gate we entered the city from (7 mins from train station). Bigger on the inside than expected with additional heated seating out the back. Incredible, ever changing selection of baked goods at good prices (£4-5 each) as well as a satisfying brunch menu. Would recommend.

This visit just a quick stop for brownies with my daughter. The server on the counter has a wholesome and lovely interaction with my daughter who thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I have dined in here before and the food and service were exceptional then too.

Dog friendly. Best cafe in York? Just awesome. Prepare to queue on a weekend but worth the wait!

Visited Partisan this morning for Brunch as we are staying in a hotel very close by. We had the Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine and the French Toast. All our meals were delicious but the French Toast was outstanding! I wish I lived closer so could visit again!

A fabulous find!! Went to York for the weekend and ended up visiting this treasure three times!! Brunch, cakes & coffees… highly recommended!

Fantastic coffee selection, also vegan options. Everything baked and cooked from scratch. Eclectic decor, lots of art.

Absolutely loved this little cafe! We couldn't get an online booking so I didn't have high hopes we would get a table. But we got there just after opening and they fit us in. I had the vegan Partisan breakfast and my partner had the ham and cheese toastie. We both really enjoyed our meals and they were big portions. Mine was HUGE and came in a hot skillet. The decor is cute and cosy. The staff super friendly and helpful. I would 100% recommend this cafe if you're in the area.

The best brownie I've had in a long time made my Sunday great.

all round good place, worth seeking it out

Queued for a bit but the wait was worth it! So many delicious options to choose from - we went for an amazing chicken shaworma and some eggs benedict, huge portions as well! A must if you ever visit York!

Lovely breakfast consisting of a delectably French toast with buttery brioche, warm caramel and hazelnuts and some minty freshness. This was delicious and I thoroughly recommend. Service was rapid, pleasant and attentive. I was one of the first through the doors and the marquee was warm despite the brisk autumn morning.

Even though I didn't get the dish I ordered, everything was delicious. Waitresses are super friendly and nice!

Friendly service, great vibe. Food was nice although the chicken Caesar salad was way too salty for us. Vegan breakfast was good!

This place was probably wonderful a while back, but now its reputation outstrips the experience. The inside area is cosy, but most seating is outside, either under a large umbrella or in a white plastic gazebo, on uncomfortable chairs. Food was tasty and looked good, but mine, the sobrassada, was very greasy (in a chorizo greasy not cooking greasy) way, so I left craving something sharp and cleansing and my friends thought their poached eggs were undercooked. It was good food, but just felt overrated, not a place worth queueing outside of for standbys.

Well worth the 35 minute wait for a table. The food was absolutely gorgeous. Good service too.

It was one of my best restaurant experience in york to lunch at partisan. The owner and all his colleagues were extremely courteous and sweetly gestured. And the food was beyond amazing . Highly recommended on your visit to york!! 100/10

Had a lovely brunch with all the keys for success: great food, tasty cocktails, and nice atmosphere. Above average prices but also above average quality of food

Foods been great & coffee is excellent. Service always great.

Absolutely loved the breakfast here. Definitely going to become a firm favourite.

You can see why it is one of the highest rated places. The friendliness, customer service and food is excellent.

Sometimes, looks are definitely deceptive. When walking past Partisan, it didn't look all that appealing. It was plain curiosity about the queue outside that drew us in, only to discover what a fantastic place this is. A brilliant range of food to cater for every taste. All served by very welcoming and friendly staff. We had brunch here for two days running, and the only disappointment was that we weren't staying in York for longer.

Just a marvellous place for breakfast. People queue to get in.

The food, coffee and atmosphere is excellent. However, the wait times to get a table and then to get your order in table is just too much :( . It took 50min to get my order in table. If you have 2-3hrs for your breakfast or brunch and want to have a totalthen it’s a great place.

Was really lucky to get in without a booking. Food was delicious. Would definitely go again next time we visit

Sit in the back courtyard for breakfast. But before you do, check out the scones, cakes, tortes, focaccia at the front counter as they may influence your breakfast choices. Excellent coffee and very friendly service.

Wonderful brunch experience! We had the staff's recommendations of partisan/English breakfast and partisan eggs and they were both delicious. Staff was attentive and there was a lovely quaint ambience. We were seated at the marquee as we did a walk-in. Will be back next round to dine in the main dining area!

Been a few times. Food is consistently good. Staff friendly. Coffee perfect and the art available to buy from the walls is suitably quirky!

Absolutely amazing place to visit, everyone I work with had raved about it, they were right to do so! Fig and goats cheese on sourdough was perfection! Highly recommend!

Massive vegan breakfast but tofu scramble was a bit wet, tempeh nice. Lovely service but prices a bit steep.

Amazing little spot if you're looking for originality, a great atmosphere and amazing food and service. The weather was amazing so we asked for a table in their outside courtyard, we had to wait 15 mins as we hadn't reserved a table (I would recommend booking ahead as it's rightly very popular). The menu is super impressive and although the food is cooked to order in a small kitchen we didn't wait long for food at all.

Definitely hands down the best brunch spot in York. Wide variety of dishes on offer from your traditional such as eggs Benedict & full English breakfast, to Persian eggs, and Shakshouka. The portions are generous and well priced with friendly service. Plenty of options for vegetarians, gluten free and other dietary requirements as well! Coffee is great and for those looking for something a little sweeter, there is a wide variety of beautifully made cakes, brownies and cookies. Highly recommend!

Went to York for a weekend away and found out about this highly rated restaurant and dropped by for breakfast with no booking. There was a que and a lady outside informed us that we will have to wait for our turn and that she couldn’t say for how long but she added,” it is worth the wait, guys”. So we decided to wait and then another girl came out taking note of the group size of ppl waiting. In 15 minutes we were in and got seated. It was a packed, busy place with quirky, quaint vibes and wall hangings that you could also buy. A girl with a serious demeanour waited on us. She was good at her job and was nice to us though. I noticed that even though people were not rude like some others have written from their experience in their reviews, every one did smile less and had an attitude about them. But no one was unpleasant at all. It was a very busy place, people were doing their jobs, what could you expect! We gave our orders from their vegan n vegetarian food and drink options. The order took more than 30 minutes to arrive and that wait was painful because we were on a tight schedule but it is understandable that they were getting 4 different dishes ready and brought them all out at the same time. We bought an eggless cake meanwhile and it tasted okay, was dry. The food was visually pleasing and tasted fresh and delicious. You could really taste the freshness and the quality of the ingredients. The bread was very hard and was a bit of a disappointment. The drinks were good. The prices were on the higher side. It was a nice normal place, nothing out of the world. I would rate this place more if not for the food wait time and the appalling replies of the owner to customers who have given negative reviews here. A food place like this one should be more than about just the food, I believe. I might recommend my friends to give it a try once if they are in York but I wouldn’t not personally return only bcz of the petty and rude replies being given to customers for their negative reviews.

Had a lush breakfast here. We both enjoyed our meals.

Delicious food in a lovely setting. We had brunch with a caesar salad and a choripan sandwich. Both were very tasty. There were also some delicious looking cakes but we didn't try them. There was both indoor and outdoor seating but some of the outdoor was in a marquee.

Insane breakfast place, writing this review before even having left. Excellent quality and portions. You really get what you pay for and the place is great looking too. Can’t go wrong coming here. 11/10

Lovely spot with great quality food. Plenty special diet needs accommodated. Service always great and prompt considering the marquee extension with at least another 50 covers. Poached eggs cooked perfectly and obviously very fresh due to vivid colour of the yolks. Nice crispy smoked bacon and fab tasting coffee. Atmosphere great, airy and bright out in the marquee

Excellent coffee. I can highly recommend to other Australians looking for a cup similar to home.

Lovely spot! Tasty and interesting dishes.

Arrived there on Friday morning. Still waiting for some water, a bun and a coffee.

I'm in bankruptcy after two eggs on a slice of bread and a cup of coffee. The taxman is breaking down my door. Farewell.

The food is excellent. We ordered 3 dishes and all three were very tasty. The desserts and coffee, also a 10

Very busy with a wait for food so just had coffee and cake out in the marquee. Tasted great and the staff are friendly

I visited York today and the first thing my friend and I decided to do was have breakfast at one of the best restaurants in York- Partisan. We were given our table after 10 minutes of waiting which is understandable, considering so many people just want to be there. We got in, we ordered french toast and the partisan breakfast. Oh my god, the beans in the breakfast was my favourite part. Overall so fresh and amazing. All the staff were friendly and attentive. Thankyou!

Lovely modern cafe selection. Better for takeaway than sitting in though. The place is slightly up itself, and never provides as warm a service as it think it does. For a more relaxed coffee, I prefer Divine coffee a few doors down.

Fantastic breakfast, large portions and fantastic cakes.

What a little gem of a place , visited for breakfast and enjoyed it so much we went the next day . Had poached eggs on toast . And they were the best eggs I have had in a very long time .

Lovely food selection, service was good, highly recommend.

Fantastic food and wonderful service. The food quality is second to known and as a Chef, I know.

Waited 90 mins for Eggs Benedict, food ok. No communication. uncomfortable seats. Then at the end the server said "are you ok with the 10% service charge!" They didn't add the service charge when we requested it be taken off but shows a complete lack of awareness. Food was ok, I would avoid it though and try one of the many other breakfast places to choose from especially if you have anything else you want to do in York.

Had a very good Eggs Benedict for breakfast here.

Found this place upon visiting York as part of a day trip! The cafe offered a cosy vibe and the staff were friendly, at times the service was a bit slow, nevertheless the food was quite flavourful and throughly enjoyed my meal, I was quite shocked to see the orange juice came in a small glass for £3 when before it came in a larger glass.

Lovely little find while staying in york the breakfast was really good,came out nice and hot. The coffee was amazing cakes were tasty too. We got there just before people were having to queue up for a table thats how great this place is.

A must visit place in York The vegetarian partisan breakfast was wonderful One of the best breakfast meals I have had till date and pretty filling too

Great food, great service, GF and dog friendly.

Stunning breakfast Highly recommended definitely worth the short walk from city centre

Such a hidden gem a must go to the Breakfast was the best I’ve ever had

I had an amazing meal experience in this place. Food was absolutely delicious. Staff was brilliant and very nice as well. Definitely a place to go when in York.

The place looks amazing but we did not have the opportunity to enjoy it as they lead us into a marquee in the back yard which was completely inhospitable, especially on a rainy day as it was, although we would not have enjoyed it onna sunny day either. The thing is there seemed to be empty tables inside the café, which we saw on the way to the marquee. We would have appreciated it if the waiter had let us know we were not going to seat in the actual café. Very disappointing.

Quirky. We were out in marquee. French toast was amazing & enjoyed the Strawberry ice tea

Shalshuka and French toast was really delicious. Chai latte was delightful

Incredible spot for brunch. Fantastic food and coffee.

Delicious, beautiful place, perfect service