Partisan

Partisan is an independent coffee shop, licensed restaurant and arts space on Micklegate in York. Its daytime format brings together breakfast, brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, making it suited to different parts of the day rather than a single style of dining. The setting combines a café and restaurant identity with a connection to the arts, giving the venue a creative character alongside its food and drink service.

The menu changes with the seasons and makes use of local growers and producers where possible. An all-day breakfast and brunch menu sits alongside lunch, afternoon tea and daily specials prepared by the kitchen. The menu is designed around daytime dining, with options that work for a relaxed coffee stop as well as a more substantial meal.

Partisan also prepares cakes, tarts and scones in the kitchen each day. Gluten-free and vegan choices are available, providing options for different dietary requirements. Herbs and flowers used by the venue are grown at an arable farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds, adding a connection between the kitchen and regional growing.

As an arts space, Partisan regularly hosts exhibitions featuring local and national artists. The exhibitions form part of the venue's identity rather than being a separate gallery-only offer, so food, coffee and art share the same setting. Enquiries about artwork purchases can be made with the staff.

Partisan is located at 112 Micklegate, a short walk from York city centre. The combination of daytime food, freshly made baking, coffee and exhibitions suits diners looking for a café-restaurant with an independent feel and an arts-led setting.