North South - Cafe & Bar — Restaurant in England

I thought that I would try somewhere different today so popped into North South which is just along Bootham. It was a new one for me but it looked warm and inviting. There is pavement seating at the front but I opted for indoors and chose a cosy seat by a low table just in front of the counter. The lighting is quite low and there’s a very welcoming atmosphere. I was a solo coffee drinker but felt very comfortable; it wasn’t a problem even though they were quite busy. I didn’t really look at the menu as I only wanted a coffee, but had seen some yummy options on the board outside and everything on the counter looked good. My americano with oat milk was just £3 which I thought was good value. There was a steady stream of new customers arriving whilst I was there so it is clearly very popular. Customers were across the age range and included families with youngish children and dog owners. As I paid I was able to pick up a free map of all the local independent businesses which I thought was a lovely opportunity to support other local businesses. I don’t often venture down Bootham when I visit York but I would definitely go to North...

Loud music, not a great morning vibe. Jarring Asked for bacon on avocado toast. Bacon half cooked, flipped over top piece to find whit wobbly semi raw bacon. Thick cut also so it needs to be coloured and cooked both sides. When I ordered I asked for this. Arrived not fully cooked. Asked for more thorough cook on both sides. Waited for ages for it to return. Server lady exclaiming loudly my bacon was cooked and not raw? While concurrently stating the grill wasn't working.. Three people serving working there including owner? Was a very uncomfortable sit in, dark and a strange mix/air of arrogance and panic in the servers, including using the technology at front desk. I'm all for mix abilities but it was not a professional scene or what you would expect from an establishment who charged me €13 pounds for a raw bacon avo toast. In the end, bacon was brought incinerated and inedible. I just left but paid as I can see this place needs the support. No point flogging a dead horse as...

Allergic to dogs and they allow large dogs in here without thought to others. In a day and age when "do you have any allergies" is overly used, this seems to not be a concern or worry here or many "local cafes". It's far too crowded, noisy, and if dogs are shaking, their fur is getting in the air directly where people are eating. I don't understand this ever increasing obsession with people bringing an animal everywhere they go. Dog owners have developed a form of entitlement, and these local cafes are enabling them. The food is good, but the atmosphere does not match. I would just order here from Deliveroo, but they don't even do that. I give this place a few years before it goes under like so many other local businesses, thereby allowing big chains to thrive with their...