Joe StrEAT Cafe

Joe StrEAT Cafe is a small, family-run café on Carlisle Road in York, and the owner is there most of the time. It's bright and clean, with comfortable chairs inside and a paver patio out back. There's no customer wifi on purpose, so it's a place for breakfast and conversation rather than laptops.

Breakfast is the main event. The steak, egg and cheese is the order, and regulars pair it with a blueberry muffin and a large cold brew. The pistachio croissant is worth trying, and the coconut milk strawberry refresher is a good pick when the patio's open.

It's popular with locals and families, and there's usually a seat even during the breakfast rush. Bring a book if you want to linger.