A hotly anticipated eatery opens on Fossgate this February with all the ingredients to become a new York favourite. Black Wheat Club (BWC) arrives as a beautiful bistro and micro bakery that harmoniously combines complementary influences; it’s rustic and refined, local and European, comforting and quality, traditional and innovative, flavourful and sustainable. Which, all together, creates a wonderfully welcoming space that connects through the simple joys of great food and drink.
Black Wheat Club was born out of the passion of owners Marta and Tomek, not just for food itself, but for the stories that food creates. Marta explains: “At its core, it’s about the craft that transforms simple, quality ingredients into something memorable and the comfort that only homemade cooking can bring. We wanted to create a space where people can find this kind of comfort and feel a sense of connection.”
The duo have already gained a popular reputation in York through their established street food stall Krep at Shambles Market Food Court and their previous pop-up project Mokosh. Whilst Black Wheat Club confidently embodies its own undeniable identity, it has been informed by the education and ethos of those prior ventures. “Mokosh was a baby step toward the vision that laid the foundation for BWC” says Marta. “It turned out to be a big hit, but it lacked one thing we craved: the chance to host people in our own space and create an all-encompassing experience” – something which they’ve put right exceptionally with the handsome setting and warm hospitality at BWC.
The spirit of BWC, elevating fresh local ingredients into joyous heartwarming dishes, can be linked back to their childhood in Poland. “Our grandmothers and mothers were masters of turning simple produce like vegetables, meat, grains, and bread into hearty meals for the whole family” says Marta. “It was all about homemade cooking, comforting dishes crafted from the heart, and buying fresh produce directly from local markets. This upbringing instilled in us a deep respect for honest ingredients and the magic that happens when you cook with love and care.”
Through Black Wheat Club, Marta and Tomek are nurturing that same love and care into a modern dining experience. A place where mornings begin with fresh bakes and top-notch coffee, easing into a relaxed brunch. Afternoons linger over simple yet extraordinary lunches and evenings come alive with small plates, natural wine and good conversation. The result is something that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern, and can only be created by devotion, talent and authenticity.
“This isn’t just a business for us” Marta enthuses. “It’s a life project that represents everything we value: passion, collaboration, and the joy of sharing good food with good people.”
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