Haxby Bakehouse - York

The food was amazing and the customer service was excellent. They even gave me and my wife a tour of the bakery and shared their story with us. The staff were friendly and the food was outstanding.

You wont find better bread in my opinion. Can the service be brusk on occasion, sure, but then they could throw it me for all i care (not that they have or would

I had inadvertently found myself in Haxby and took the opportunity to pop in (when in Rome etc... having heard only positive things about the place from others including from other cafe owners. I had only popped in for a coffee and those who know me can attest to the fact that I am incredibly picky about my coffee. I was very impressed with their blend, especially given it comes from a local roastery. There was a lovely array of patisseries too which I couldn't resit! Moreover, I had a lovely chat with Tina and Michelle who told me more about the history of the shop and gave me a really in-depth understanding of all the different (and many! products they sell. It was refreshing to hear from people who are so passionate about what they do and this was evident in everything they do. What happened next, surprised me. I was presented with two big bags of goods for me to take home with me and try. I had been having a challenging few weeks with different personal issues, but this simple and unexpected act of kindness blew me away. I had never considered myself particularly fussy about bread, but now having tasted the gold standard, I have every reason to be. I had an overwhelmingly positive experience and am already planning on when I can go back- I encourage you to do the same!

Always make time for a stop over at Haxby Bakehouse. Their bread is amazing whether it’s pain de levian sourdough or focaccia, their sandwiches are to die for and their freshly baked pastries cannot be beaten. They also stock a large variety of independent and top quality pastas, oils, pantry staples and beautiful Spanish crockery. Plus, their cafe is dog friendly. Every woofer I have come across there is very well behaved, and so are their humans. All of their staff make everyone feel very welcome, humans and hounds in equal measure. It’s great actually to see that many places now in Haxby are dog friendly; a stop over at Haxby Bakehouse for a coffee and pastry, bread for home plus a treat for the woofer…we’ll be back.

The owner of the restaurant, Tina, is impolite and lacks proper hygiene. She is often seen scratching her face, handling money, and playing with her hair before touching the freshly made food without wearing gloves. It is apparent that she believes she is superior to others in the community. Despite the tasty bread, the overall experience was negatively impacted by Tina's attitude and behavior. I would have enjoyed my coffee more if she hadn't spent so much time complaining to her colleagues about other people.