THE INEPENDENT 2003

Make sure you don't miss the Blake Head Bookshop at 104 Micklegate (01904 62767; www.blakeheadbookshop.co.uk). A York institution, it's smallish but perfectly formed for foodies - you can browse through Jamie Oliver's latest book and then wander through to the cafe to satiate the resulting hunger pangs



1st PRIZE - START THE DAY - METRO (NEWSPAPER) FOOD & DRINK AWARDS 2005

What we wanted

Great coffee, myriad breakfast choices and fast, friendly service to fuel us for the day ahead

What we got

Health and efficiency with huge portions of scrumptious food in convivial surroundings. The full monty of a mixed grill with veggie sausages, fried eggs, tomatoes. mushrooms, beans and brown toast is perfect for the ravenous. Home-made cake is a decadent addition to he devilishly rich coffee for that early-morning sugar rush.

'Vegetarian Heaven'- Yorkshire evening press

The Blake Head is dedicated to producing and promoting pure Vegetarian and vegan food of the highest quality.

  • We use locally grown fresh produce wherever possible.
  • All savouries, salads, puddings and cakes are freshly made on the premises.
  • Many of our ingredients and products are organically grown, including all of our herbs & spices, wines, maple syrup, baked beans, bread- the list goes on!
  • All of our salads are freshly made each morning with only the finest quality ingredients.
  • Our jacket potatoes are slowly baked in the oven, with olive oil and herbs or seeds. Never microwaved.