Partisan

Situated on York’s Micklegate, Partisan is an independent restaurant, coffee shop and arts space. You’ll find a regularly changing selection of breakfasts, brunches and lunches on the menu here, many of which are made with ingredients grown on the restaurant’s own farm. Partisan is also known for its tempting bakes. The prettily-decorated cakes, tarts and scones that fill its bakery counter are freshly made in its kitchen each day and gluten-free and vegan options are always available. Choosing a cake to suit your dietary preferences is easy, as each is displayed with a handy card detailing any allergens it may contain. If you feel like treating yourself, you can also pick up a beautiful bunch of flowers here to take home with you.

Double Dutch Pancake House

Run by husband-and-wife team Sheri and Dave, this traditional Dutch pancake house on Church Street sells huge, crisp pancakes that are more of a meal than a snack. All of Double Dutch’s pancakes are prepared using free range eggs and Freedom milk. They can also be made gluten-free for a small extra charge. You’ll find an exciting range of sweet and savoury toppings to choose from here. You can start the day with one of the shop’s breakfast pancakes, served with organic yoghurt and bananas or berry compote, and drizzled with honey. At lunchtime, you can sample such delights as ‘Rocket to the Moon’, which features  pear, goat’s cheese, walnuts, rocket and infused garlic or walnut oil. Double Dutch has a separate menu dedicated solely to vegan options, and this includes dessert pancakes topped with ‘Dutchella’ – a vegan Nutella alternative. If none of the many choices on the menu take your fancy, you can also get creative and design your own pancake here.

Crumbs Cupcakery

This bijou cupcake shop on College Street has an outdoor seating area that offers a great view of York Minster. Crumbs Cupcakery is owned by twin sisters, Charlotte and Jennifer Davison, who bake all of their cupcakes on site. You’ll find an ever-changing range of creatively-iced cakes in all kinds of flavours here, with daily specials for those who can’t tolerate gluten. Past gluten-free offerings have included cupcakes topped and filled with white chocolate and raspberry or salted caramel. If you’re taking a break from shopping or sightseeing, you can also relax in the cafe’s vintage-inspired interior and enjoy a luxury hot chocolate or a cup of fresh coffee served in a real china cup. 

KREP

Specialising in French galettes, or savoury pancakes, this popular food truck in the Shambles Market was established by two friends who wanted to offer a classic street food that’s also ‘exciting and unpredictable’. Also known as ‘galettes bretonne’, the galettes sold here are made with gluten-free buckwheat flour. This gives them a lovely golden colour and a nutty flavour that lends itself well to all of the stall’s scrumptious toppings. You can choose from options like the Truffe, filled with mushroom and truffle duxelles, cheddar, local free range egg, black pepper and dijon mayo. There’s also the Roti, made with French-style chicken roast, cheddar, salsa romesco, marinated red onion and lemon aioli.

Lucky Days

Lucky Days on Low Petergate offers plenty of choice for those following a gluten-free diet. This informal lunch spot sells a variety of reasonably-priced, freshly made sandwiches and cakes, including their signature square scones. Gluten-free dishes are clearly marked on the cafe’s menu and all of their sandwiches can be made with gluten-free bread. These have previously included fillings like teriyaki salmon with beansprouts, spring onion, cucumbers and red pepper, or shredded roast ham with free range egg mayonnaise and cherry tomatoes. For dessert, you can then tuck into gluten-free bakes such as frangipani or carrot cake.

Goji Cafe

Tucked away on Goodramgate in the heart of York, this cosy cafe has been selling organic, vegetarian and vegan food for more than ten years. Goji has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with colourful paintings by local artists on the walls. You’ll find lots of hearty lunches on the menu here, all of which are prepared from scratch using locally-sourced ingredients. The cafe also boasts a deli counter, where you can pick up food to take away. Goji’s mains include its all day brunch, which features two vegan sausages, garlic mushrooms, caramelised onions, creamed spinach and roasted cherry tomatoes, and can be made gluten-free at your request. Alternatively, you can try dishes like a South Indian curried pie, made with fragrant vegetables and sweet potato mash with Indian vegetable slaw and lime pickle on the side. If you have any room left afterwards, Goji’s range of gluten-free desserts includes a fresh fruit cheesecake with a mixed nut and oat base, or a delectable chocolate and raspberry ganache tart.

Images- @kreptruck, @luckydays_1, @partisanyork