Cafe W in Bradford

I have come to Café W many times I've lost count, I love the place, it's small and cosy, the atmosphere is wonderful. The service is 10/10 this is number 2 on my list. The seating is cute and comfy. Staff are very friendly. I enjoyed the Vanilla Latte only thing I have where ever I go 10/10. Brioche Cheese Sandwich very cheesy but delicious 10/10 and Cinnamon Swirl Bun, wasn't too sweet, since I have a sweet tooth and not much cinnamon flavour otherwise ok 8.5/10.

I visit this cafe often and normally really enjoy the experience but today it was rammed with 'students' just sitting at the tables without appearing to buy any food or drinks. No one was challenged about this. Normal people were coming in and having to leave as there were no free tables. I felt out of place and a little uncomfortable too.

Came here for a change of scenery from my NHS work. Never had an issues before and it’s a beautiful building but I was told off for eating my own lunch despite ordering a coffee. I challenged what difference it makes as I’d be sat here drinking a coffee anyway and he could answer the question just that “he has to tell everyone and, you can’t eat your own lunch in my cafe if you haven’t bought food”. Absolutely ridiculous. I’ve been here a few times and never had issues. I felt embarrassed. I could have embarrassed him by saying I would have bought a cake but there was a fly on one of them!

Beautiful building. Nice coffee

One of the nicest places to have coffee....amazing building and lovely staff

I didn't go to the cafe but went to the book shop.

I arrived at the cafe at 4.00pm, the girl at thr till called Carrie was rude. She said she doesn't have time to serve me, I said to her that the board has a sign that it closes at 5pm she said 'i'm on my own, I can't serve you' to which I replied we're happy to wait but she refused and spoke in a rude tone. I have visited this cafe for over 20 years and this is the first time I have been treated like this. I hope the management realise that this sort of behaviour will have an impact on their business and push their loyal customers away.

Poor all round Wouldn't be in a hurry back.

The cafe is in a gorgeous historic building, constructed when Bradford was experiencing unparalleled wealth during the Victorian era. It also houses a sizable bookshop (for those who don't know, they were the businesses people visited to purchase reading material before online purchasing became dominant), so the combo is delightful.

Great place to find the perfect book you'd want and then sit upstairs cafe to enjoy your coffee and read .

Although the cafe itself is beautiful with such a cosy view on both side - either the books or the cobble street. The place is not too busy or quiet and I thought it was a great place to study. The coffee is ok but recently I am always told to leave after an hour if I don’t order again or if it’s too busy. Although there would be a table available. I think it’s also how it’s said. Anyways that was my experience.

Love this place, sooo relaxing. The loose leaf teas are so good...and so reasonable...The cafe is only small but has a big personality, driven by the lovely, friendly and professional staff. The location is superb. Well worth a visit after a stroll round Waterstones Bookshop below. I could have stayed a couple more hours than I did reading and enjoying my Earl Grey Tea... I will be back soon.....

Great ambiance, tea was with loose tea and in a fairly large teapot! However cake was a bit stale and music playing in the background made it hard to read.

First latte’s and a gooie Chocolate Brownie indoors for an age, and it didn’t disappoint. Drinks perfectly served and Brownie was delicious. Thank you

Quiet, beautiful place and has delicious food، And the coffee is excellent

this nice for coffe and littel snak you can get a book and read it has well i do and just chillout nice littel coffe place

Cafe W is situated upstairs in the Waterstones, Bradford Branch.It offers all the joy of a book store visit with the easy and great drinks offered at Costa, Nero or Starbucks. Prices are parative, with sandwiches and the like similar priced also.We opted for a Hot Chocolate Each, mine with a shot of Orange (Which, whilst tasty actually ruined the hot chocolate as the base version was so nice!)Staff were friendly and helpful, the space is lovely and has a great view over the library and adjoining street.Add to this that you can take a book to read to your leisure and youre set for a cold wet day.

Cosy, light, relaxed cafe on the mezzanine balcony of a splendid building above Waterstone's bookshop. Great selection of loose leaf teas and generous portions of a reasonable range of cakes, with friendly and attentive service. Eclectic mix of seating, some more comfortable than others.

Fabulous setting within the Waterstone bookshop, it has friendly staff and serves great coffee and bacon barm cakes.

I'm no expert on coffee or cake, but I can't imagine there being many other coffee places that offer views of the interior of such a beautiful building.

Really good coffee with dairy free options and options for veg/vegan. The coffee is great and the location is incredible, a lovely place to have a coffee and the service is good too.

Love this space. One of my all time favourites in the whole of the country! Good food, fair trade and cake to die for! Plus you’re on the most beautiful bookstore in the country!! Oh and the staff are the friendliest, most helpful and most knowledgeable!

Nice and quiet and a good selection of cakes if your wish to treat yourself.

Never had a bad experience here. It has a calming atmosphere which is complimented by the views of the Wool Exchange or (if you're a people watcher) a view of the street below. Quality coffee at decent prices as well!

Lovely little cafe upstairs.. Was happy to see the minor figures could brew cans available and also the fact they have almond, soya and oat milk (and the barista versions that work better for steaming) lovely treats on the counter, sturdy crockery, decent prices and not a bad coffee at all.. Strong but no bitter after taste. I don't often review other cafés as I have my own coffee shop and don't want to show bias but this is another city and a lovely little place.. Can see me using this cafe every time we visit Bradford.

Wonderfull building with very good coffee, and the cakes looked gorgeous.

Amazing! The staff is really friendly and they even made me a cool ice tea which wasn’t on the menu. Peppermint and Peach! Bonus for delicious cakes and sandwiches, not to mention the great atmosphere!!

Wonderful cafe, nice friendly staff and they do a delicious vegan cake

I have been here a few times and usually have coffee and cake. Great selection if cakes, best yet is Christmas dinner cake! Coffee is always hot. Super friendly staff. Finally it is a superb location on a mezzanine overlooking Waterstones below in the lovely old wool exchange.

Just discovered this coffee shop today on recommendation from a friend. What a lovely place. There was a wide range of sandwiches, snacks and cakes. Hot and cold drinks. Not too pricey. Interesting window views of busy shoppers and pedestrians. Perfect place to recharge the batteries. Staff friendly and obliging.

I've been coming into the cafe for a few years now and I've noticed it has always been up and down regarding service. I recently visited on Friday the 3rd of November and what a turnaround! The fridge was fully stocked with a great choice of sandwiches. I had a soup and a sandwich for lunch and both were presented in a lovely way. I was also introduced to a table service I have never experienced in there before. Fantastic choice of cakes, the place had a real buzz and you could tell the staff enjoyed working there. There was a fantastic attention to detail. I will be back in to try the Christmas specials they told me about... Can't wait to try the gin and tonic tray bake!

Lovely food and friendly people. Recommended!

Great coffee, lovely looking into the fantastic bookshop or watching the world walk by the windows.

I absolutely love Cafe W! The staff are always extremely helpful and friendly, definitely not "light on conviviality and personality" in my opinion. They make the best coffees too! I recommend the caramel lattes. The prices have also just dropped- winner!!

I very much like the idea of coffeeshops within bookshops. And on paper, Café W located within the Waterstones’ bookshop in the centre of Bradford should be even more atmospheric than most since the building used to be the city’s old Wool Exchange. And perhaps if I had popped in for a coffee around mid-morning or at lunchtime, the coffeeshop would have been buzzing and there would been much more pace about the service. But visiting as I did on a Saturday afternoon about 45 minutes before closing time proved to be a somewhat disappointing experience. There was only one barista behind the counter, a rather plodding girl, noticeably light on conviviality or personality; and although there were only two sets of customers in front of me, it took an incredible 12 minutes before I was served. There was then no apology for having been kept waiting for such a long time. What was curious was that there was another member of staff hanging around the place but clearly he thought that totting up the number of chocolate bars in the rack beside the till was a greater priority than clearing dirty cups and saucers from empty tables or indeed assisting his colleague in serving customers. Maybe Café W would argue that there’s an inevitable drop in standards as you head towards closing time, to which my response would be to suggest that perhaps this should then be accompanied by a commensurate drop in prices? However, since I suspect this is unlikely to happen, perhaps Cafe W's staff just need reminding that customers should expect a warm welcome and speedy service whatever time they visit; otherwise there’s a danger they leave with the sense that they’ve been treated a little bit like the last dregs of the day.

Visited today staff friendly, had a scone and a latte that had a leaf design on top, Atmosphere is fantastic perfect place to read a book, would definitely recommend.

I have been to so many coffee shops but really this is my absolute favourite. It has everything beautiful architecture, wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, great food, fantastic coffee and all at a reasonable price. I live in Manchester and this is the first place I go to when I get to bradford.

Since the Broadway has opened Bradford boasts a number of coffee houses. However, I would argue that Cafe W is by far the best. Located within the historic Wool Exchange you can enjoy a range of coffees, beverages and yummy cakes. The service is excellent and the manager always has friendly and welcoming smile.

This is a great café. Fantastic cakes and good service

All I can say is wow. (Book) Heaven on Earth. Where else can you enjoy more reading a book than this book Shop with fantastic coffee shop and breathtaking architecture?

A little gem housed in the stunning Wool Exchange, must be the most beautiful bookshop in the UK.

Quite a nice tea shop but the best thing is the location, on the top floor of the Victorian wool exchange in Bradford. It is inside a branch of Waterstones, and it's worth coming here to have your afternoon tea just for the fabulous surroundings

Enjoyed an excellent flat white during a short visit to Waterstones. Interesting and tempting offer on a coffee, cake and a book for £10! Will return to take advantage of this deal. Very nice situation and calm ambience.