The review captured something Yasi and Rochelle have worked hard to create: a café that feels less like a transaction and more like being welcomed into somebody’s home.
About the article
Rather than treating the visit as a standard food review, the piece explored the atmosphere of the transformed Barclays Bank building as well as the menu. The reviewer highlighted The Ceylon — our spiced scrambled egg dish with African-inspired baked beans — and the exchange about exactly how much heat a Yorkshire palate wanted that morning.
What mattered most to us was the description of the wider feeling in the room. The review noted the sense of being welcomed and valued, surrounded by books, character and the retained quirks of the old building.
About Andrew Robinson
Andrew Robinson has spent decades reporting across West Yorkshire and has written for regional titles including the Yorkshire Post, Telegraph & Argus and Yorkshire Live. His familiarity with the area made the comments about The Archive’s atmosphere particularly meaningful to us.
The full Yorkshire Live review includes his detailed verdict on the food, service and final bill.
