The Curious Coffee Company
York
At a glance
The Curious Coffee Company is a coffee shop and all-day café at 8, Haxby Shopping Centre, serving the Haxby area of York. Its open-plan layout gives the venue a straightforward, relaxed feel, with space for coffee breaks, breakfast, brunch, lunch and lighter daytime visits. The setting is informal, making it suitable for a quick stop as well as a longer café visit.
Coffee is prepared to order, with a menu that includes espresso-based drinks, flat whites, AeroPress coffee, iced lattes, loose leaf teas, smoothies, milkshakes and hot chocolate. The range covers familiar café favourites alongside options for people who enjoy a slower brewed coffee or a cold drink. Drinks are served in a casual setting where the focus remains on careful preparation and an easy-going atmosphere.
Food is made from scratch and covers the full daytime café menu. Breakfast choices include eggs, toast-based dishes, granola, breakfast sandwiches and larger breakfast plates, while brunch and lunch extend to salads, sandwiches, chilli, quiche, light bites and vegetarian dishes. The menu also includes plant-focused options, with items such as smashed avocado, mushrooms and whipped feta appearing among the choices. Daily offerings may vary, so the board is part of the café experience.
A defining feature is the brownie served with every hot drink. The venue is closely associated with brownies, and the range includes vegan and gluten-free choices alongside its standard selection. That makes the café appealing to anyone looking for a sweet accompaniment to coffee, as well as to visitors seeking a more substantial breakfast or lunch.
The Haxby branch sits within the shopping centre, giving it a convenient setting for local errands, meet-ups and daytime café visits. It suits solo coffee drinkers, small groups, breakfast diners and people looking for a relaxed indoor place to pause. The open-plan style keeps the atmosphere informal, while the broad food and drink menu allows different members of a group to order according to their own tastes.
