A Local Story with
Deep Roots

York Food & Drink is owned and operated by Tommy York, a longtime resident of Ann Arbor. The shop specializes in food and drink produced by artisans- the people who make the wine are usually growing their own fruit. The people who make the cheese are typically making it from the milk of their own herds.

Our staff are friendly and well-informed, and they work hard to help you enjoy these age-old traditions. ​Our shop has often (too many times to count, really) been voted 'Best Wine Shop' in the Ann Arbor area, and we thank all of our loyal customers for their support.

Buying Local

Buying from locally-owned, independent shops is good for the community. There are great benefits in terms of the economic health of the Ann Arbor area, employment opportunities for local residents, breadth of selection for shoppers, and quality of the customers' service experiences. 

When you choose to spend a dollar at a locally-owned, independent shop, two to three times as much of that dollar is recirculated in the local economy-- local merchants and their employees shop at local stores. In contrast, corporate chain stores send their profits back to the head office and to shareholders with almost no benefit returning to the local community. About the only thing that stays is the wages, which are usually less than one would need to survive in our town. 

No one local merchant can stock everything that a huge-format chain store can stock; but collectively, your local independent merchants offer a much greater diversity of product selection than any chain store, as each merchant responds to a unique niche within the community. 

When local residents opt to shop at chain stores, local stores go out of business. With less competition, chain stores can raise prices, slash selections, and depress wages even further. These long term costs far outweigh the short term benefits of shopping at a chain store, and no one benefits but the chain's shareholders and executives. 

Beyond the economic costs, what is the aesthetic impact of having every small town and city across the US homogenized by the relentless forward march of cookie-cutter stores? When you're in Ann Arbor, don't you want to know that you're in Ann Arbor? 
Thanks for shopping locally, and please let us know how we can serve you better.

Our Founder

Meet Tommy

Tommy York is the founding partner of YORK Food + Drink, and has been owner/operator for nearly three decades. Tommy is a longtime resident of Ann Arbor and is highly involved in the community, donating his time and resources to countless local nonprofit organizations from coaching youth archery to hosting events to benefit local food pantries.

Under Tommy’s vision and guidance, YORK Food + Drink has evolved from a retail shop specializing in food and drink produced by artisans to a unique destination in Ann Arbor, having added a full bar and providing an experience inspired by European markets, bars, and cafés. Most recently, Tommy has thrown his energy into the YORK Yard and the YORK Campus, in an effort to create a safe space for customers to enjoy quality food and drink offerings as well as live music, and to build a community of local businesses that enhance guests’ experiences at YORK.

Tommy loves exceeding guest expectations, is a beloved and trusted member of the local Ann Arbor business community, and is a dedicated father and husband.