Cafe J in Bradford - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Parked the car and fancied some lunch before shopping. Literally fell into this gem 3 metres away and it was lovely. My partner was on crutches and doesn't like the sun so, when it was too hot inside, Jane seated us around the side in the shaded terrace. Food was great and service spot on. Thanks to Jane, Amy and all the staff who were so kind.

Had a lovely lunch here today our waitress was chess she was helpful pleasant and had a good knowledge of the menu we will be back

The lounge at Cafe J is very welcoming and cosy with the fire roaring. I had the fish chowder which was beautiful and the homemade cheese scone that came with it was amazing. My friend had the quiche Lorraine which she said was also lovley. The staff where all very welcoming , friendly. We will definitely be back . Thank you .

I rarely write reviews because i believe you should expect good service but our night at cafe j was so much better than "good" that i feel compelled to sing their praises. Our wedding was a quiet affair for family and friends. For the reception we hired cafe J to cater for a party of 16. They decorated the cellar space for us, flowers were lovely the fire was welcoming of a blustery February night the space perfect. However the night was made exceptional by the staff, Jane and Emily front of house were everywhere topping up glasses dealing with our guests with intelligence and good humour but without being intrusive. Julie and Colin prepared our food to perfection, the steaks cooked to individual preferences the sauces and veg were excellent and plentiful I honestly do not think it could have been bettered. No pressure was placed upon us to finish the party, they even complained they were enjoying it so much they didn't want us to go. If you are planning a party or reception small to medium size you will struggle to find a venue to match this one. I can assure you the next time i get married we will be back at cafe J!

Lovely - service attentive and the team so friendly and wore themed Indian attire - the Bajis were to die for - great starter platter. The curry was excellent and nicely presented in an Indian style ! Well done team cafe J

We stumbled across Cafe J after doing some shopping in Ilkley. The outdoor terrace looked stunning in the sun so we managed to get a table. I had the Moroccan lamb flatbread which was absolutely delicious, and a cold beer! Great menu choices, very friendly staff - will definitely be back next time we visit Ilkley!

Once again the food is incredible and always satisfied after! The staff are so lovely and the owner is always smiley and up for a chat!

Blessed with sunshine on first day of reopening it was a delight to return enjoying great food and wine served in such a pleasant location. See you all again very soon Captain Neil

Picked this cafe as it was dog friendly although in the end we sat outside so I don’t know what inside is like. We ate from the specials - beef stew in a Yorkshire pudding for me, fish chowder for the husband & burger for the 10 year old boy child. All were excellent. Good wine & husband liked the beer choice. Service was excellent & good price. I’d definitely recommend this place

Absolutely amazing food! Felt very safe and secure within the cafe, with clear spacing between tables. We had the full English breakfast, the J club sandwich and the hot beef sandwich(from the specials menu.) Very very yummy!

Our first outing after lockdown ! Julie and the team have really gone the extra mile to implement the governments guidelines! An excellent brunch with friendly and attentive service !

I love this place. The atmosphere is amazing, the food is fantastic and the coffee is insane. Highly recommend!!!

Cafe J have kindly supplied some home cooked meals free of charge to some of our vunerable members at Addingham village social club. Thank you so much for this the food looks amazing and the guys that received it where over the moon. Sara Mortimer

A delicious late breakfast/early lunch beside the fire! Delightful staff and cosy atmosphere! Back soon !

We popped in for lunch and found this delightful cafe. I chose the quiche Lorraine which was really wonderful and definitely just out of the oven. The menu was very good with lots of selection. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. We were so full we had no chance to try any of the mouthwatering cakes but it means a return visit when the weather improves. Lovely atmosphere and decor.

We hired this venue for an early Saturday evening get together for our family after the Christmas rush. As the group included a couple of small children as well as adults we wanted somewhere where we wouldn't worry about disturbing other diners in a larger restaurant. This was the perfect place, cosy yet large enough to fit all 19 of us in without feeling crowded. Julie and her lovely staff could not have been more helpful or accommodating. The food, both quality and choice was amazing. They even provided small bite size food as an option for the children which we hadn't ordered.Everyone had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend this venue for both a party event, lunch or just to pop in for a coffee and piece of their amazing cake through the day.

Took my daughter for hot choc and cake date. Great friendly service, beautiful selection of food and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend and will definitely be returning

I’m sorry to say but a group of us went here for lunch today and my soup was highly salted and tasted of veg stock cubes. The coffee was very weak. The ham and cheese ciabatta turned out to be chicken and Brie and the bread must have been put in the microwave, it was rock hard. It was also very slow service but I think it was because we were a group of 12 and they may have been short staffed. I don’t like to complain but as the food was almost inedible and I felt I needed to give the feedback. There must have been a problem in the kitchen.

I had a house party for 50 back in September last year and Cafe J did the food and also provided waitress service to serve drinks and to generally make sure all was in hand!The food was amazing and a great selection, we had lasagne, pulled port, quiche and various salads all delicious with canapés to start and a selection of cheeses for later on. I didn't have to worry about anything and all the guests commented on how friendly the staff were and how nice the food was.I would not hesitate in recommending Cafe J for outside catering.Thanks Julie for making my birthday one to remember!

Having been to this cosy little Cafe throughout the year, the only impossibility is whether to choose Cafe J or J Reserve (their sister restaurant next door!) - the food is freshly prepared every day by the owner Julie and more often than not she will come out of the kitchen to give her customers a warm welcome! The food and service is outstanding and you’d be a fool not to try it if you are in Ilkley!

I have to agree with the previous reviewer AC about the inadequate amount of food provided for the buffet on 20th December.I messaged you directly about this but you didn't have the courtesy to reply.The canapes etc were miniscule and the sandwiches very small.There is no way anyone could think this amount of food was anywhere near adequate for 64 adults.We are due a partial refund as a significant number of participants got no food at all.Those that did got an inadequate amount.Extremely disappointing.

I only posted this having given the owners a chance to reply in private- they ignored me.

What a fantastic experience we all had. I am extremely happy that we choose this venue for our Christmas Day lunch and we will be certainly doing it again next year. Food was gorgeous and the service was fantastic. This is definitely a place that you must visit when in Ilkley. Thankyou to all the staff who worked very hard.

We are here last week. The food and wine was delicious and filling. Staff were attentive and friendly. Kick started Christmas perfectly, cannot fault this place.

Cafe J totally spoilt our event. Nowhere near enough food and refused point blank to take responsibility for their shoddy service. They should be ashamed, trying to avoid responsibility for their appalling service. In my opinion, avoid this cafe at all costs.

An extremely terrible place to go for food. Never provide enough food for customers and staff act very inconsiderately and generally a rude approach to customers, felt very unwelcomed. If your using this place for an event, go elsewhere!

This is not a Christmas story, but a cold winters morning and it is drizzling,

Lovely coffee however I was made to feel very stupid by the staff. I ordered an almond croissant from the menu which did not state whether this would be served warm or cold. It arrived very hot (straight from the oven I assume). I ate it and when the waitress cleared the table I casually mentioned that I would have preferred it to be cold. I was told that the "default serving" for almond croissants was warm. I suggested that it might an idea to ask the customer how they wanted it serving. A while later I went to pay the bill to a different member of staff and asked if my concern about the croissant had been mentioned. It hadn't, so I again suggested that I would have preferred it cold but then was told that almond croissants are always served warm, nobody could eat them cold because the marzipan needed to melt into the pastry layers.She even then went on to tell me the manufacturer....Delice de France....and then said that next time I should remember to ask for the croissant to be served cold.(Clearly I am stupid, despite spending extended periods of time in France, for not recognising that the "default serving" for croissants is warm!!!!! ) I was made to feel very foolish for asking for even daring to suggest that I might prefer a Delice de France croissant cold!!!!!! I hadn't even left the cafe and the member of staff at the till was commenting on it to the next customer. OBVIOUSLY this is no longer about the croissant but the attitude of the staff, there are many customer service courses available and I suggest this member of staff is sent on one.I wouldn't know if she is the owner of the establishment or not but I hope she isn't.

Thank you for your excellent service = kind,friendly and courteous. Delicious food, the homemade soup and cake excellent

We have always wanted to try out this venue and today seemed a great excuse to have a quick gin and tonic on a rarely hot August bank holiday.

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for making my evening so special. The food was fabulous and you got it absolutely right with the menu. The staff were all lovely. The perfect venue for my party.... thank you thank you! Annelies x

Lovely lunch outside in the sunshine! Excellent service and great food! Fab scampi salad and prawn and salmon open sandwich!

Had a birthday lunch with family. Food was delicious and the staff were fantastic. Would highly recommend to all.

Had a wonderful lunch with the family to celebrate our granddaughter's 5th birthday. It was a dull, rainy day but the atmosphere inside was cosy and welcoming. We had a wonderful lunch - some had sandwiches, others had salad and all meals were very generous portions and the girls loved Cafe J's chips and homemade chocolate cake! As did we!!

On a mixed weather day a warm welcome awaited us in this cosy downstairs cafe which had a good selection of cakes, we had the lemon drizzle it was a good sized portion and tasty only wish I had space for the sandwiches the next tables looked lovely !

Great food, friendly staff, a pleasure to dine here. Chef was more than happy to amend the menu to fit our vegan diet. Many thanks.

Called in here mid afternoon for coffee and cake. We were extremely pleased with the choice of home made cakes on offer and they all looked delicious. My wife chose one and trust me, if she enjoyed it, it must be good. Julie, the proprietor was very friendly and we had a good chat with her about Ilkley and places to stay. The young lady serving with Julie was her first day but you wouldn’t know as she seemed to fit right in.

We wanted a tasty lunch snack and “spied”this interesting basement establishment .

Greeted by the ever polite Tom with a glass of champagne for our Christmas dinner. Sat by the roaring fire enjoying a lovely 3 course hassle free traditional Christmas lunch. Great service, our dog was made welcome and it was a very enjoyable laidback afternoon!

Cannot speak highly enough of Julie & her team! My daughter had her 18th Birthday here before heading into Ilkley. Perfect size venue, warm & welcoming. Great food, reasonably priced... fantastic night had by all and so well looked after by Jen & Tom! Thank you. Would highly recommend.

Visited this lovely cafe today. Tom our waiter was a delight. So helpful and friendly. The menu had a good choice and the food was delicious.

Called in again today, to our favourite Restaurant in the "Town of good Restaurants"

We visited this lovely cafe today as has been a favourite we waited over an hour for 2 salads and in the end paid for our drinks and left. We went down the road to Avanti had 2 salads and were served within 15minutes. Avanti is another favourite especially a lovely latte and toasted tea cake on a morning.

I visited Cafe J twice in the last few weeks for lunch with friends. On both occasions we had a great time. We took our time, we weren’t rushed and we really enjoyed our food. This cafe is a personal favourite of mine and I enjoyed taking friends there who hadn’t been before.

Chose this cafe after a wander around Ilkley. It’s nice and private, underneath the trees. Excellent service with a smile, the food was simple but perfect. Cheese & pickle toastie was delicious, with wedges & a pretty little salad. My friend thought the garden area could be tidier but I kind of liked the rustic look with fallen chestnuts & leaves :). The cakes looked fabulous but we were too full after lunch to sample.

Great little cafe offering amazing cakes and food. There is always a fire lit which is just so welcoming and warm. And the dog loves it too. They even have doggy treats!

Really friendly staff and delicious food. We were using the cafe as a location for filming and it couldn’t have been better. Very accommodating for our needs. They made us pulled pork sandwiches with chips and coleslaw and it was fantastic. Thanks again for your hospitality and looking forward to seeing you again soon.

very good chance find in Ilkley, a little bit hidden. very welcoming. good fresh food at reasonable price.

Had a lovely lunch here today small area which gave the place a cosy friendly feel. Lovely staff and the food was delicious.

Stumbled on this cafe whilst looking for a light lunch on a cold Easter Sunday. It's a well signposted cafe but is in the cellar so not immediately obvious. Very nice room with a roaring fire which kept us all very toasty. We had a couple of toasted sandwiches which were delicious and very well filled. The selection of cakes looked really good although we didn't partake on this occasion. A very enjoyable lunch and we would definitely go back if in Ilkley again.

Looking for a dog friendly cafe in Ilkley, following a walk along the river, we came across Cafe J on Tripadvisor, after we found out our usual stop wasn’t dog friendly, and what a fantastic find.

We arrived wet and cold after a bracing walk on Ilkley moor, the cafe had a great wood burner roaring away and didn’t mind us peeling off layers of wet clothes.

Wasn’t sure if Cafe J would be open today after all the snow this week. It was open, the fire was lit and we had a lovely breakfast. We didn’t have to rush, we stayed for a while before leaving with some gorgeous cakes for...

Visited on a bitterly cold day when the wood burning stove and cosy atmosphere was just the job. Good selection of soups, sandwiches and mains. Some of the specials unavailable ( always a good sign showing they are not out of the freezer) . Cake...

Visited here after being refused entry to another Ilkley cafe which had been listed as dog friendly (which wasn't the case). Anyway, I'm so glad we came to this lovely cafe instead. It's located down some stairs and is very atmospheric with stylish decor, stone...

After trying to get in a place near here were we had just seen someone come out with a large dog and refused our selves (it was an assist dog apparently) we were happy to see a notice on the door saying dogs on leads were allowed. Lunch menu had lots to chose from and more on the specials board.I picked the veggie jacket potato with chilli filling the was a large size spud (I was warned) and a light salad on the side it nearly got me beat but I made it in the end very nice. My wife asked for the corned beef hash which was nice but she told me it was more like a chunky soup really with some corned beef in it, there was 3 big slices of fresh tiger bread to go with it very tasty.We also had a small tub of fries, decaf tea for 2 as well, the whole bill came to £21 a bargain I think for what we had, I would think this must be one of the best value places in Ilkley. If you just want tea and cakes this is the place for you lots of cakes on offer most looked homemade. The service was first class and the decor in there made our lunch a very relaxing experience,would go again.

We called in on fri lunchtime for a coffee and snack as we had our dog with us. Really friendly welcome for us and the dog.we both had a latte and cheese and spring onion toastie which came with fries and salad and was really nice couldn't manage a piece of cake but they looked lovely. Highly recommended and we will come back whenever we come to ilkley

We were on holiday in Yorkshire with my sister and husband and our lurcher dog Jerry x Having walked through beautiful Ilkley we were looking for somewhere to have lunch. We spotted the cafe which is down some steps from ground level. Having asked if we could bring Jerry in, we got a very welcoming ‘yes’.

Have been here many times and have not once had cause to complain.

My favourite place ever - I go almost weekly for coffee and cake or lunch and have brought a variety of new friends with me who all now love it too. Julie and her staff are fantastic and couldn't be more helpful

Visited here with my mum on a very breezy day, we sat next to the fire and had a lovely meal. The food and service was fantastic, and very reasonably priced for the amount of food you get! Will be coming here every time I visit Ilkley.

Visitamos hoy con mi madre. Nos sentamos fuera, mientras el sol brillaba alegremente! ! Entorno encantador! ! Pedí el salmón y sandwich de gambas abiertas con patatas fritas y ensalada, mi madre había pastel de pescado absolutamente impecable! ! Generosas porciones muy bien presentado por £7. 95 por plato. Recomiendo encarecidamente una visita a un café J.

J tiene una nueva cafetería menú en el que hay dos fabulosos compartir fuentes. Hoy tuvimos la charcutería habiendo tenido el plato de pescado la semana pasada. Sencillamente el par de ellos son geniales y una buena relación calidad-precio. Volveremos a por más.

Lovely home cooked lunch, home made pie was said to be delicious and my jacket potato with home made chilli was huge. The chilli could have been more spicy for me but it's all down to taste.

Busca una cafetería agradable perro este lugar lleno de la factura. La comida es de buena calidad y ofrece variedad. Estar arriba y abajo dentro. fuera Se instalaron nuevos wc en breve. Vale la pena una visita.

Fuimos a Ilkley para pasar el carnaval y terminamos aquí para almorzar. Es un lugar encantador con un personal amable y atento. La comida estaba bien hecha y no tener que esperar mucho tiempo después de haberlo pedido. Sin duda volveremos y nos encantaría recomendar

We ate at Cafe J on a family day out after reading a review on Trip Advisor saying that it was dog friendly. We weren't disappointed we had sandwiches and drinks. My son had a fantastic range of soft drinks to choose from, we both had lovely coffees. The sandwiches were served with fresh salad and fries. Highly recommended

Been visiting this quirky little café for several years,every time we are in Ilkley,business or pleasure, we callSituated just on the edge of the main shopping street down a small set of steps into what must have been originally the cellar,complete with flagged stone floor,on cold days there is a lovely old fashioned fire to add to the ambience.I may have mislead in my title review as this food is by no means plain Yorkshire grub,it is all freshly prepared with delightful little extras,never had a bad meal and the ladies are all very friendly and efficient.I would recommend their salmon and prawn(described as an open sandwhich but much much more)or the scrumptious home made soup or any of the specials on offer.Very good value in quirky surroundings.Highly recommended.

Went Saturday afternoon just before closure.The staff were lovely and so friendly. The cake was to die for and the best we have had by far in the last 12 months baring in mind we eat out every week.Such a nice warm friendly feel and well worth a visit, we sat downstairs and almost felt like we were in a warm cave.Great place and will be visiting again.By far the best cake and coffee and friendly place. Worth a visit

I've been to Cafe j's a few times now and every time has been fantastic. The last time I visited was on Christmas Day and the food was delicious. The staff are all so friendly and the Owner Julie is so welcoming. I've booked to go again for St Patrick's night on 17th March and can't wait to try the menu.

We spent a fantastic New Year's Eve at cafe j, On arrival the owner Julie made us feel very welcome and the great personal touches continued all evening, the food was excellent, the service from Julie and Karen was first class and the entertainment by Sweet Pea was great. Thanks Julie we will be back.

I got married on 15th Oct and wanted to spend the evening of the 14th with family and friends who were staying at the hotel. I couldn't meet them at the hotel as my fiancé was going there to see his family. So I booked Cafe J for a relaxed and enjoyable evening to have some special time together before the wedding. Julie and her brilliant team did us proud. We enjoyed a fantastic buffet and everyone loved it. The food was amazing. It was great having such a lovely venue which fitted the bill beautifully. I've been to Cafe J many times before and after our party and I've never been disappointed about anything Fiona

We had been walking around the centre of Ilkley and were looking for somewhere to get a light bite and a warm drink and try to avoid the "chains" when possible. Saw the sign for this place and were very pleased with what we found as we walked down the steps to enter. A nice warm fire and an equally warm welcome from the staff. Chose a couple of toasted sandwiches and a very nice latte and managed to sample a small slice of cake afterwards.Very enjoyable and worth a visit

I was looking for somewhere to take my fiancé for something to eat in Yorkshire as we are from Liverpool I thought it would be nice. My girls name is Jayne, I call her j, so when I found this little cafe called cafe j, I thought eureka this is the one. As it was her birthday today, I thought it would be a nice little surprise for her, so without telling her where we going I just drove from Liverpool to ilkley. Parking was easy and cheaper than Liverpool. After parking, we wandered around for a few mins till I found cafe j, shall we try here for a bite to eat, I said to Jayne, I think she knew by this time, she got it. Down the stairs we went and as it was a bit fresh outside the log fire was so warm and welcoming. We sat for a while then the lady I think was the owner asked us did we want a drink, we ordered a full English with a huge pot of tea, I mean enough for two cups each, easy. The lady made small talk and she was so nice and friendly to us. Our breakies soon arrived and boy was it worth it. No fat on the bacon, no grease or gristle in the sausage, fried bread and toast were spot on, little ceramic tub of beans, mushrooms cooked spot on and tomatoes. Couldn't fault it, plate was cool, four different compartments on the one plate so everything was seperated, washed it down with a nice cuppa, little walk around likely for a while, had a coffee in Costa and drove back home, why isn't everyday a cafe j day.

Staff were very friendly, service was excellent and food was delicious, lovely atmosphere and the open fire made it that extra bit special.

If you want take over a venue and celebrate with family and friends this is the place to go. Professional, personal and tailor-made. Great food and drink. The friendly, helpful and thoughtful staff looked after us all. Small details like giving younger children some food early. Would love to book with Julie again if she'd have us.

Fast service, good food (delicious cornedbeef hash) and no non-sense. Highly recommendable for those seeking to charge up and start a great hike in the Ilkley Moore.

Cafe J always delivers and the latest visit was no exception. We both had the nachos which were absolutely delicious. Absolutely the best we have tasted in years. On top of that we had a lovely chat with Julie, drank splendid coffee and soaked up the September sunshine on the terrace. We then booked to go to the Moroccan night on Saturday 23rd September. Can't wait.

For the centre of Ilkley, this is the place. The staff are excellent and the coffee and homemade cakes likewise Give it a go

I go to Cafe J quite often and I've never been disappointed. The French themed menu last night was amazing. There were several choices for each course. You're booked onto your table all evening so there's no rush to get you out. Julie was fantastic and Tom was a little star last night. The singer was great and had a lovely voice. We had a really lovely evening. Thanks Julie

Stopped halfway through a very long walk. Unbelievably friendly staff, lovely toastie and tea for two.

Never miss coffee here when in ilkley. Log fire, lovely staff,dog friendly- they even bought pudding (my tiny phantom) a rug for in front of the fire on the stone slabs! Nice patio area for people watching too.

Lovely place so cosy and welcoming inside and relaxing watching the world go by if you want to eat or drink outside. Food lovely and service excellent. The lady who owns Cafe J was so friendly and accommodating and so were her staff. I would highly recommend a visit.

Came across this place on a day out with hubby. Lovely welcome from Julie ( owner ). We both had poached eggs on toast and tea. Food great. Made to feel very welcome. Would love to come back at some time and have a full evening meal.

A quick visit when passing but wish we could have stayed longer, it was absolutely lovely. Delicious sandwiches, freshly made and served with piping hot chips and salad with a delicious dressing, we ate every mouthful. Service (by owner Julie) was friendly and welcoming but not overbearing. As we were in a little bit of a hurry, we didn't stay for the cakes but they looked very inviting, as did other people's meals. Portion sizes just right. Loo tiny but clean. Disabled access would be limited - cafe is down some steep steps and the loo door is narrow (but there is outside seating on a nice day).

What a great little find this was. Lovely little cellar cafe with outside seating. Husband says jacket potatoe with veggie chilli was the best he'd ever eaten. Service was wonderful. Both ladies couldn't do enough for us and were great with our 3 year old. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was fabtastic and homemade cakes were gorgeous. Would definitely recommend this place

Gorgeous! Me and my partner came in on the off chance and so happy we did! Hot chocolate was one of the best I've ever had (and I have drunk more then my fair share!). Food was fabulous and the staff are lovely - I think it is family run. They seem to know a lot of people on a 1st name basis which shows they must get a lot of repeat customers! Would 100% recommend and will be back when am next in Ilkley :)

Went to cafeJ for lunch,Good meal as usual,I had the onion soup very nice, my wife had three cheese tartlet with wedges and tea I had a lager, all very nice, will certainly return.

My husband & I held a private party at Cafe j in March for 56 people. We could not have chosen a better venue for our friends and family! Julie was so friendly and helpful, and her team which helped out on the night were lovely. Chef made delicious Spanish meatballs which were served with rice - a perfect informal dish which all our guests enjoyed. Julie also set up a gazebo outside and lit a couple of chimeneas which made a great outdoor area and we really can't thank her enough for making our night extremely special. If you are thinking of having a party, you wouldn't be able to find a better private venue in ilkley or the surrounding area.

This is a lovely little cafe with a friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome. In the winter there is always a log burner throwing out it's warmth, and if you can get the seats in front of it you can toast nicely. There is also a daily paper to read which is a nice touch.A really good place for a coffee and a cake or a tasty lunch. The food is home made and delicious.In the summer, on a nice day, you can sit outside in the sun with a glass of wine.

We discovered this little cafe by chance escaping a rain, and we found a wonderful place with a fireplace, perfect for a winter lunch!

large party so booked the whole restaurant! they provided a set 3 course meal with 3 choices of starters & mains & sweets. they ran out of one option - but it was dealt with very efficiently and an alternative provided which was very good.would like to return so see the main menu choices and would eat here again

Four of us popped in to take advantage of the bacon sandwich offer before 11:00 but, instead, had a full english!! Sausage, egg, back bacon, baked beans, fried mushrooms, grilled tomato, toast and fried bread washed down with copious amounts of tea and all for £6.25. Simply brilliant.

It was nice to receive a warm welcome on entering Café J's. This is a cosy basement café with a warming wood burner to add to the atmosphere and to thaw out 'customers in the Winter. There is also an outdoor terrace for warmer weather.I ordered an Americano, which was nice and smooth. I followed this with an Espresso and the waitress enquired if I would like a glass of tap water to accompany it. That was fantastic, an English café knowing that Espresso is often drunk with water (as all waiting staff know this on the continent but not often in the UK). The only negative, is that the tea offering is not loose tea. As anyone that has listened to or read my reviews knows, I bang on about cafés not offering any loose tea. In my opinion, tea bags are fine for convenience at home, but loose tea when drinking out. It makes the tea a little bit special and may differentiate it from the tea drunk at home. Unless loose tea is offered, I drink coffee.That aside, Café J is well worth a visit.

Visited Cafe J on a number of occasions and never disappointed. We were there for lunch and enjoyed sandwiches of a very high quality on lovely ciabatta accompanied by a side portion of skinny fries and salad. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend Cafe J and will definitely return.

Best fry up ever! (And I am a very picky lady.) Found it by accident & so glad we came. Good coffee, cute fire & lovely staff x

Used this establishment on many occasions, always a nice cheery smile and welcome from the staff, the food is always very good, My wife and myself were there yesterday, I had corned beef hash served in a large Yorkshire pud,my wife had potato cakes which she also enjoyed,will be going again.

A fantastic venue for a private function like our work Christmas meal/party. Julie (the proprietor) made sure every last detail was perfect - the restaurant was set out beautifully with Xmas decorations surrounding the roaring fire, and the table decorations looked amazing too! Our 3 course meal was delicious, accompanied by excellent wines and drinks, and we rounded the evening off with great music and lots of dancing. It really is a lovely cosy cafe/restaurant and I would highly recommend a visit either for a relaxed lunch, coffee/tea and homemade cakes, or one of Julie's themed evening events.

Lovely lovely lovely. Glad we didn't do first impressions what a gem. Will be coming again. Warm and inviting

My wife and I have been visiting this little gem of a cafe since Julie opened getting on for 5 years ago. It is so nice to greeted with a cheery smile and made to feel welcome and at home.We popped in this morning for our usual cuppa and much to my surprise Julie tells me that she has just put a winter special on the menu of a bacon sandwich with a pot of tea for £4. Now what red blooded male could resist that. I couldn't, it was brilliant!!Keep it up Julie.