Victor J Cafe Bar

VJ’s Café Bar is a great spot to grab some food and drink. Upon entering we found a spot by the window. We ordered from the menu and our server was really sweet and attentive. I ordered a bowl of chili with cheesy garlic bread and chips on the side. I also asked for a water. My dining companion ordered an ale and the Mexican burger. The burger is topped with chili, jalapenos, and normally cheese. He ordered it without. The burger also comes with not only chips but onion rings as well. The drinks came out first and I was happy to see that the ice cubes were crystal clear. He was quite happy with the Black Sheep Ale.
The English are notorious for their warm ales and we were curious to check them out. The food arrived promptly. By this time, it was 3 pm and I was starving. The chili was sadly one note. There were no hints of cumin or spice to it at all but it was beanless so that was nice. The chips were the perfect consistency. I didn’t even mind putting malt vinegar with my chips at this point. For a ketchup only girl, this is huge. The cheesy garlic bread was made with ciabatta and it was quite tasty. It was also a little greasy too but it was cold out and I wasn’t about to complain too much. My dining companion seemed to enjoy his meal as he cleared his plate. Food for me was 3 stars.
But they get bumped up an extra star mostly because it seemed like a place that genuine locals liked to visit and that they were kind enough to keep my friend’s gloves in a lost & found closet. We realized pretty quickly that he had left them behind so when we came back, they had them for us. I’m sure it happens a lot but it is nice to know that they do keep it in case you come back for it.

From a York resident VJs is one of the 3 or 4 places in centre of town I would choose to go for lunch with family, brunch treat or drinks before evening out.

VJ’s is a bar slash café and a pretty good lunch spot just off the busy high street in york. I have been here a few times for lunch and it is generally my go-​to spot when I’m in york.
The menu is varied– from burgers and wraps to salads and hot dishes. Portions are good and the service is friendly and really quick, so you’ll be back out sightseeing before you know it. If you’re here for a longer trip and a few drinks there are plenty of places to sit and spend an hour or so. The drinks menu is nothing special but reasonably priced. All in all I work definitely recommend as a friendly local place to grab a bite just away from the hustle and bustle of the high street.

One of the best bars in York! Excellent place to go for drinks on a night out, friendly staff and it also has amazing food during the day! A wide range menu! You must go!

I love this place, the food’s good, the beer’s good and best of all, the staff are great really friendly and helpful :-) also love the eclectic mix of people it seems to attract. Strongly recommended.

Victor Js is the best bar in York if only for having Budvar on tap!
It’s closed far too often though.

VJ’s is a great little place hidden from the usual hustle and bustle of city centre night outs. Its look is very different with a very contemporay feel away from the ‘oldness’ of the York streets. With little or not trouble, a good range of drinks, plenty of seating and great food I highly recommend a visit but shhh don’t tell everyone, lets keep this one to ourselves!

Victor J’s is a fantastic little place hidden slightly just off one of the main squares in York city centre. The place is quite small and has a really contempoary interior. The staff are really friendly and it is a great place to go and eat as well as for a drink. The food is fab and are generous portions and fresh food. They have daily specials and big menu with something for every appetite. The home made chips are great as are the ciabbatas! Quite fairly priced, especially for what you get. Small outdoor area which is nice but not really big enough!

Victor J’s is a gem — hidden away in the small streets of York. I used to go very frequently as a student — the food is delicious, cheap and dished up generously! Staff are friendly.