SPARK:York CIC Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Vibe

Pros:

• "Great atmosphere, brilliant idea."
• "The atmosphere in spark was very animated and lively, which I really enjoyed."
• "Fantastic ‘outdoor in” experience and great food and cocktails."
• "Atmospheric venue with wide assortment of food and drinks served from colourful ex shipping containers."
• "Great atmosphere good food and drink to keep everyone satisfied, you can spend hours here or pop in for a drink."

Cons:

• "The whole environment was also a nice change in atmosphere, would love to come back and chill whenever I'm in York."
• "The only downside is that it’s not simple to order."
• "Very cool that you just order using deliveroo. Only reason for 4 stars is that we asked passing staff a few times for water, and didn’t get any."
• "No doubt another good, quirky edition to Yorks selection of bars and eateries but thats literally about it. In my opinion, overpriced and lacking in atmosphere."

Food and Drink Selection

Pros:

• "Food was great, although not a large selection of items."
• "The food selection is very very good too, there are a few different street food traders so you take your food and sit at any of the benches or seats they have outside."
• "Great selection of food and drinks, and a great atmosphere."
• "A great range of independent and local business providing a range of services including food, drink and shopping."
• "Great columbian rice and chicken 🥰! Also had the plain pizza with my daughter "best pizza ever!" She said."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately, it could easily double the amount of seating because if you have come for street food or a drink, it would be annoying if you cannot sit and eat it."
• "No doubt another good, quirky edition to Yorks selection of bars and eateries but thats literally about it. In my opinion, overpriced and lacking in atmosphere."
• "The food is tasty, drinks are fun and the shops are quirky. Must see if you've never been!"
• "Nice food, friendly staff. I would avoid the organic wine upstairs. Didn't like any of the three that we tried."

Service and Ordering Process

Pros:

• "Staff are really efficient at keeping us all safe, making sure customers are following the right steps when coming in and out."
• "Absolutely amazing! My family and I moved to Acomb a year ago. We have properties in Bubwith and Appleton Roebuck of which we rent out on Airbnb. So very glad to see and experience such a unique and cosmopolitan functioning social scene."
• "The service was fast through the deliveroo app and staff were all very friendly. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in York."
• "The people running the independent businesses selling food, arts, personal care treatment and drinks are all really friendly, and I absolutely love the space."

Cons:

• "We've been here lots. It's a great outdoor space with some under cover tables. This is a eating joint made from modular containers. Each container had a different eateries, you order on the deliveroo app and they bring it to your table."
• "Good idea, but overpriced. Got 5 chicken pieces and chips, cost £11. Tasted OK but could have got better from KFC for under £5."
• "The ordering system is moronic - I'm sure the food is great, and the drinks are fab but the sheer inability to navigate the multitude of options means the option you were trying to order has either closed it's kitchen or you've lost your appetite."
• "Would give this no stars if I could. Good idea not well organised. Place order on app on phone Every place we tried either weren't accepting orders or had long waiting times."