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About North South - Cafe & Bar
North South is a cafe and bar on Bootham in York, a short walk from the city centre, where the door stays open to dogs and their owners through the day and into the evening. The kitchen runs through breakfast and lunch dishes such as avocado and bacon on sourdough, alongside hummus with seeds as a lighter plate. Coffee is poured from the counter in the morning, and as the day turns the bar takes over, serving cocktails including the pacha alongside a wider drinks list. It opens through the day and into the evening, taking walk-ins across the dining room and bar.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs · Family-friendly
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
136 dishes- Thick Cut British Bacon Ciabatta
- 6oz Cumberland Sausage Ciabatta
- Croissant
- Pain Au Chocolat
- Pain Au Rasin
- Almond Croissant
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention avocado and bacon on sourdough, hummus with seeds, great cocktails and coffee below par.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention avocado and bacon on sourdough, hummus with seeds, great cocktails and coffee below par.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return repeatedly for the avocado and bacon on sourdough, often called the best they've had, with the pacha cocktail and hummus with seeds also singled out. Several describe it as their favourite spot in York. One reviewer, however, found the coffee well below expectations and did not return. Most frame it as a pricier treat suited to a special occasion.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return repeatedly for the avocado and bacon on sourdough, often called the best they've had, with the pacha cocktail and hummus with seeds also singled out. Several describe it as their favourite spot in York. One reviewer, however, found the coffee well below expectations and did not return. Most frame it as a pricier treat suited to a special occasion.
Featured reviews
- Alex Harvey
“My wife and I come here all of the time and have never been anything but pleased. Our favourite cafe in York.”
- Gemma (Harrypotterrfan2)
“Lovely restaurant/cafe in the centre of town. Quite expensive for small portions but it’s fancy place and the hummus with seeds was lovely x nice for a snack or very special occasion dinner”
- M Stacey
“In my opposition the coffee was very below par. Fist and last visit.”
- Craig Sharman
“The best avocado and bacon on sourdough ive ever had!! Definitely worth a visit”
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Highlights· 6
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near North South - Cafe & Bar
- Goji Cafe4.78240.3 mi
vegan cakes, Middle Eastern platter, fresh Rooibos tea
- Wheldrakes4.89520.3 mi£10–20
full english breakfast, black pudding, homemade scones
- Parlormade Scone House4.75670.4 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsReservations
cheese and chive scone, blueberry and lemon scone, seasonal autumn chutney
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North South - Cafe & BarOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7432 | — | £10–20 | avocado and bacon on sourdough, hummus with seeds, great cocktails |
| Goji Cafe | 4.7824 | 0.3 mi | — | vegan cakes, Middle Eastern platter, fresh Rooibos tea |
| Wheldrakes | 4.8952 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, black pudding, homemade scones |
| Parlormade Scone HouseVegetarian options · Vegan options · Reservations | 4.7567 | 0.4 mi | £1–10 | cheese and chive scone, blueberry and lemon scone, seasonal autumn chutney |
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