Forteas 1940s Tearoom in Bradford

Nice Bites to eat and served with a huge smile. we found the food well worth the Charge and the Staff are really Lovely. Tea was lovely and the cakes and sandwiches oh so moist and fresh.

We came in for morning coffee. My wife and I shared the cream tea for 2 with a very large pot of nice quality coffee. The scones were excellent. The cafe is beautifully decorated and the staff are very welcoming.

Dropped in for a quick lunch before a visit to the Bronte Parsonage. What a great little place, so different to the usual bland cafe. The owner was very pleasant and cheerful, nothing was too much trouble. We had a sandwich and shared a piece of homemade cake all delicious. Although a tiny place it was big on personality. Hope it all went well at Saltair 1940s we we told about.

Been for a walk round Haworth with the dog and called in , this is the best TEA room I know we just wanted a afternoon creamtea, we had creamtea the scones were homemade with jam and real cream and fresh strawberries the added chocolate was a bonus. if I had wanted lunch I would have visited one of the many cafe's in the area. The staff are very welcoming and make you feel at home, the staffs singing and cheerfulness really brightens the day would highly recommend a visit.

We were shocked at the basic menu and decided to get two toasties. The bread was very cheap, with tasteless cheese and poor quality ham. Our cappuccinos were like warm milk with froth on the top and chocolate sprinkles, hardly any coffee flavour. Our table cloth was filthy, covered in tea stains and very grubby. Simply not acceptable. The side salad was fresh but small, and again ‘basic’ lettuce, cucumber and tomato, with a few crisps. I’d knock the crisps on the head, a bit naff? From the minute we arrived the lady serving us was singing, it was too loud and she clearly wanted attention. It made us feel very uncomfortable as it was clear that she was doing it for effect, not just a happy worker quietly singing. Talk about cringe, it was very embarrassing. The lady also greeted every single customer the same, and it felt wooden and unnatural, it began ‘good afternoon….. and welcome to my living room……’ it was just bizarre. She then went on to ‘joke’ how she couldn’t afford an indoor toilet and you had to use a yellow bucket in the back garden. Just not funny really. The interior has clearly been a labour of love and they’ve put a lot of effort into giving it the wartime feel, so it’s a real shame the food is poor and the service from staff just made us feel uncomfortable. Don’t get me wrong, she was pleasant and clearly trying to offer guests an experience but for us, it was just simply weird. Stop the singing, improve the menu and just act normal, without the strange script. We couldn’t possibly visit again as it’s one of the most bizarre places we’ve ever visited with poor quality food.

Lovely proprietor and tea room The food was excellent The tea room was decorated as in the 40’s as was the background music Be careful where you park though, the on street is for residents only

Lovely warm welcome at the forteas tea room. Staff very friendly. We had sandwiches and paninis, they were all delicious. The homemade cakes are gorgeous, I will definitely be back for more. The 1940's Atmosphere is very good including the outside toilet. I enjoyed the owner singing along while preparing the food and she told us about her family photo's which are displayed.

Have been past once or twice but has always been too busy. No wonder ! Managed to get a table today, coffee break time, wonderful experience as so many others have said. Remember visiting the forerunner in Keighley and being disappointed when it closed. Looking forward to returning.

Wow, fabulous! What a place ,friendly staff, great food, homemade cakes and scones. Amazing decor & atmosphere🤩🥳 make this part of your visit to Haworth🥳

We all loved Forteas. The food is lovely but not expensive, the staff are lovely, the decor is fabulous, the experience is brilliant. My son had a milkshake from heaven, we had two for tea (although enough for 6) and we all had sandwiches or toasties. Simple but beautiful. Can't wait to go back. Ps the toilet is fabulous - reminded me of my nan's outdoor toilet.

Absolutely class, great atmosphere, great service, great coffee. The owner went above and beyond for the kids and spoke to them like they were the customer which made them feel amazing, they were fascinated with the decor and the milkshakes blew their mind

Absolutely fantastic tea room - 150% recommended From the moment we walked through the door - to be greeted with ‘welcome to my living room’, to the moment we left - absolutely wonderful. Wonderful decor, excellent service, and as for the cream tea, with the home made scones, mmmmm We will deffo be back here

Had a fabulous visit to this 1940s tea rooms, so authentic and full of character. The owner was so warm towards us and gave us a run down on the history of the business which was so interesting!! Would def recommend this tea rooms.

Very intimate cafe - only 4 or 5 tables. Hostess was lovely and entertaining. A lot of care and thought put into everything down to the tea cosys on the tea pots. Cake is home made and I had the red velvet cake which is moist and tasted amazing. Portion was big! Tea was lovely and the sugar cubes was a nice touch. Me and my family haven't been to Howorth in about 15 years so this was a nice welcome back.

Found this place as the other tea rooms were busy at the time, but so glad we did. The owner makes this place tick and provides the fun element. We really enjoyed the afternoon tea experience and will definitely be back.

Excellent little tea room, small & friendly, lovely 1940’s ambiance, down Haworths Main Street. The staff, possibly owner? was dressed in vintage costume, very good singing voice, we had coffee, toasties & cream teas, all served on vintage China, we will definitely be back!

A gem of a find with a unique quirky experience and absolutely delicious home made cake with gluten free choice 😋 The tearooms had a living room vibe and was decorated 40’s style. The tea was served in China cups which was perfect. The owner was super friendly and informative about both her business and the local area. Absolutely made our afternoon and would return in a flash 😍

Wow! This was quite an experience!!! What a fantastic bunch!!! We had a toastie and a hot chocolate! Even the side salad was amazing!!!! Keep up the good work, and that incredible vibe! Neve felt so welcome anywhere like this! A home from home! And remember, Caravan Palace and Jamie Berry!!! Five Stars is never enough!!!!! Justin ( Dj ) and Sarah!!!! ❤️❤️

Forteas in Haworth is an absolute joy. Very small, very good and an extremely tunefull owner who erratically bursts out in song to accompany the correct period background song. S’wonderful…..

Lovely friendly tea room We went here for lunch today and had some toasties, we had our 3 year old daughter with us who was made a big fuss off. She was given a cracker and some free glasses on arrival and though this was the best thing ever, The food was lovely, the staff were brilliant and the atmosphere was lovely and cosy When we left the owner really Kindly gave our daughter some sweets, thank you for a lovely lunch and being so welcoming

Called into this beautiful quirky little cafe on a very wet Friday lunchtime, along with our very wet Labrador. The ladies could not have made us more welcome and provided us with a gorgeous and filling lunch, toasties, sandwiches and a big pot of Yorkshire Tea in a pot with a t cosy, lots of friendly chatter and a very pleasant experience … thank you !

I want people to know about this wonderful 1940's themed café in Howarth. Not only is it a fantastic place to visit where the food is sublime and the staff are so friendly. the owner Chay and her Mum Janet are angels. Let me explain (and I hope Chay doesn't mind me posting this) I had booked a Christmas afternoon tea to celebrate my Mum's birthday on 1st Dec. However due to having been made redundant at the beginning of the week I rang Chay to cancel. Bless her 🥰she wouldn't let me cancel saying to bring me some cheer it was on the house with love. Well she brought me good luck as well as cheer, as I found a new job yesterday🎉 I rang and offered to pay but she still wanted to honour her offer ❤️ as we have known each other for years I said could we split the bill which we did. Thank you so much for making mine and mum's day ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Lovely atmosphere and staff 10/10. Felt right at home and a lovely cup of tea to escape the cold. Dog was also welcome! We will be back x

Fabulous themed Tea Room that was just so authentic and welcoming! The decor and detail put in to this tea room was outstanding. The owner was just fabulous and told us some history to the place and her beginnings, which was lovely to hear! All authentic tea cups, saucers and teapot (with tea cosy) and the tea was lovely! The owner has a stunning voice too singing all the old songs! Would highly recommend a visit!

The cafe is really thought out with the 1940s theme, staff are friendly, and cakes looked good. However, it's just not ok to be charging £3.20 for a cappuccino when you don't have a coffee machine. A packet mix, whisked together and heated in a microwave is pretty poor. It is also super sweet as it must be 3 in 1 mix which contains sugar so no good for coffee drinkers who don't take sugar like my wife who couldn't drink it and left it almost untouched.

Lovely inside, nicely decorated for those that want a 40’s vibe, Food was very poor. Yorkshire Rarebit was just cheese on toast, unbelievable. Toasties were just as bad. Very cheap ingredients, my 10 year old son could put a dish together better. Coffee was nice, that was the only saving grace. Overall, overpriced and extremely underwhelming meal.

Smashing place! We had arranged an afternoon tea during a visit to Haworth to celebrate a birthday. The tea was a treat, choices of sandwiches, crackers and cheese, savouries, grapes, scones with jam and cream and a lovely Victoria Sandwich cake with copious amounts of Yorkshire tea. Couldn’t have asked for more. There was a fab 40’s soundtrack to go with the ambience, which was now and then punctuated by the mellifluous tones of the proprietor joining in, and very good she was! All in all a lovely afternoon which was more of an immersive experience than an afternoon tea. Would thoroughly recommend.

Great cafe and afternoon tea second to none. Owner even sang along whilst preparing our food. Great singing voice and fit in well with the decor

Over priced, nasty microwaved coffee, dirty table cloths, I’d avoid and spend my money elsewhere. The staff were lovely but not impressed with anything else

Lovely afternoon tea, very quirky tea room that was an experience in itself. We booked an afternoon tea over the phone for the following day, as we tried to go that day but it was full. We had seen customers with their afternoon teas and...

Small but excellent tea room, so nice to drink out of a china cup and saucer on a cotton table cloth. The staff are lovely and according to my granddaughter the owner makes "the best milkshakes ever in the world ".

Fantastic place to go. This is a very special tea room and the cakes are fantastic. Didn’t have food as we were very late on in the day but loved the experience. The staff are wonderful and the most welcoming and friendly I have ever...

Lovely intimate cosy family run teahouse. Very welcoming and attentive customer service you rarely find today. Relaxed and I could take my time. Generous portion of cake, large pot of Earl Grey Tea and lovely toasted sandwich with salad and crisps were all delicious! This...

After walking down the hill at Haworth we fell on a lovely little tea shop called Forteas my husband being a coffee drinker yes was on the menu! As we entered we went back in time to the 1940s music by George Formby Oh Mr...

Excellent food,service and the ambiance was amazing. Highly recommended a visit. The afternoon walk in tea just hit the spot. The home made cakes delicious. The owner was so welcoming and sang along to the music playing beautifully,

Fantastic afternoon tea. So welcoming and friendly. It was the 60s weekend and we enjoyed the singing, music and the 60s outfits. Food was lovely and too much for us to eat,so we were given a box each to take the rest home. Thoroughly recommend...

I had a cream scone tea It was delicious The lady who served was so lovely, friendly and efficient and helpful

Lovely time. Made a fuss of us. A super family affair. Splendid. Highly recommended to all who visit Haworth.

This was a wonderful find - The staff were incredible hosts, the scones were very tasty and the tea was plentiful! The decor was quirky and nostalgic without being overbearingly in your face... and the staff intermittently singing (very tunefully) to the 40's music was...

A great little spot with fun tunes, an energetic owner and delicious scones. The decor is really fun and we enjoyed our quick little stop in here for lunch.

£3.20 for a takeaway coffee using instant coffee and a microwave to warm the milk. Not great from a tea room to be honest.

The hostess with the mostest sings happily to the 40’s records - if a little too loud. It was a little intrusive, keep singing but maybe just a tad quieter. Plenty of tea and top up served but the toasted tea cake was disappointingly tiny....

What a little gem of a place! Friendly staff, amazing atmosphere with a 1940’s feel. Just spent a lovely afternoon here having a fabulous afternoon tea that was sooo big I couldn’t finish it. Would definitely recommend…. 5 Stars ⭐️

What a find, the welcome from the owner and her mum was lovely. A quirky tea room that provided a lovely range of cakes and teas. We could only manage a scone each, but they were very tasty. The afternoon tea looked awesome, but I...

Afternoon tea very good but shocked at bill £97 for 2 adults 1 child Ownervery pleasant and attentive and service very good.

ForTeas hosted myself and my friends for a baby shower this afternoon. I cannot recommend them enough, their hospitality is second to none and they couldn’t do enough for us. They coped with our obstructive decorations and games while still doing anything we needed, giving...

After reading the wonderful reviews for this Tea rooms we had to try it ourselves ! We certainly wasn’t disappointed! As soon as we walked in we were greeted with a warming Yorkshire welcome by the lovely owner and her Mum xx We were made...

Had the afternoon tea and there were 6 of us pre-booked. Fantastic selection offered for gluten free in the party and lots of other savoury and sweet treats. Service was superb and personal. Boxes provided for what we couldn’t eat to take away. An absolute...

We visited here late in the afternoon just before they closed and were the only ones in there. We didn't eat simply wanted a hot drink before we boarded the coach home. Despite most other places closed or closing the welcome was warm and friendly....

An absolute gem, l had Earl Grey Tea, yes, served in a real China tea pot with a tea cosy, scones, cream, jam, chocolate, it was well presented on a long plate and looked delicious l felt in heaven, the tea tasted really good, the...

I had a lovely cream tea the scones were lovely I had them with jam, cream and salted caramel. With a good sized tea pot and a lovely proper tea cup and saucer. I would recommend this place to everyone the owner was,very welcoming and...

Lovely place .very clean and fantastic staff very welcoming. Food was lovely. Very 40s setup. Will go again nothing to much for them .small but great how its been set up . Felt very comfortable and not rushed at all. Fantastic keep up the good...

A friend of ours recommended the afternoon tea so we decided to go for our wedding anniversary. We were not disappointed! The staff were friendly & welcoming with the additional entertainment provided by the owners son whose knowledge of trains is superb! We arrived to...

What a discovery! A quintessentially English preoccupation is taking tea and to do so in an atmospheric and personally bespoke 1940s environment in beautiful Haworth is not to be missed. Thank you to Shay and family for all the hard work and dedication you have...

Visited Sunday lunchtime, group of 5. My friend chose an egg mayonnaise sandwich for which she was told sorry, but they were out of eggs. 2nd choice was cheese, the waiter then asked if any more of the group wanted cheese as they only had...

Have been here a number of times before and never disappointed. A return visit today as a surprise by my family for my birthday. As usual, service with a smile and excellent food. Certainly we'll worth a visit if you go to Haworth.

Ordered a cream tea and was given the worst scone I've ever tasted in my life - it was tiny, stale, and definitely not home made. This is a quirkily decorated café with a fun gimmick, but the standard of the food is very disappointing....

Stopped off at Haworth on our Coach Trip, popped in for a cream tea, really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, can’t fault in anyway

Walked in after a busy day exploring and couldn’t have been made more welcome. Plus staff sang along to the music which made us smile. Walk in afternoon tea for £15 each - really yummy, fresh and we were stuffed!! So accommodating for my little...

My teenage daughter and I were visiting Haworth from Chicago in June and stopped by the tearoom. What a charming, warm, welcoming place. The owner and staff were very friendly and chatted about the decoration of the restaurant. And the warmth spills over into the...

My friends and I enjoyed the cream tea which came with fresh scones with cream and jam. The owner (whose name escapes me) couldn’t have been more welcoming, making us feel like we were visiting a good friend for tea. The interior of the cafe...

Visited as a small family for afternoon tea and milkshake , owner puts to much emphasis on herself than the quality of menu , I work in the food industry myself so thought this would be a nice novelty while staying in haworth for a...

Not visited before, but think we might have been a bit ripped off judging by the other photos! Had the 'bronze' afternoon tea. I didn't know there was a bronze, silver or any other colour! The service and quirkiness are ace. The lady who owns/works...

If you are looking for a pot of strong Yorkshire Tea in a very traditional way whilst listening to Vera Lynn whilst visiting Haworth like Ann and I did yesterday this is the café to try. Quite an experience!!

Absolutely loved everything, the home made food, the warm welcome, the service from all the staff and the smiles on every customers faces! We got a voucher for Christmas and finally got round to using it! From the second we walked through the door we...

Wonderfully delicious in every way. Fantastic little tea room, made to feel so welcome and food really scrummy. It’s a little gem and I would recommend 110%

What a great little café. Thoughtfully themed throughout, lovely traditional afternoon tea and an excellent welcome from sincere and friendly staff. Brilliant.

My sister and I (and family members) have just enjoyed afternoon tea here for our birthday and I have to say we all had a fabulous time. The staff were absolutely lovely and made us all feel very welcome, made so much effort to help...

I have never felt more welcome anywhere than at this tea room, the lady running it was so lovely and couldn’t do enough for us. The 1940s decor was so charming and quirky and the atmosphere was homely. It is great value for money and...

When you walk into this cute tearoom there is not a feeling of the theme being over done or cluttered. This tea room has a very 1940s feel complete with period memorabilia and staff wearing 40s clothes. Even the kitchen is in a time warp....

Had a lovely afternoon tea here with my mum and sister. I wished we’d not eaten all day because there was so much food. Two of us had vegan options which were delicious . Loved that I had my own coffee pot which gave me...

I visited the Forteas Cafe with my dad on Sunday 21st November. He noticed it while I was in the Bronte Parsonage. We decided to call in. And am I glad we did. Fantastic cream tea, the staff were amazing, friendly and happy in their...

Fantastic tea room decorated in 1940s style. Enormous amount of tasty food in a wonderful environment. But the outstanding feature was our host. Terrific welcoming lady who made us all feel welcome. ( And not a bad singer too!). No trip to Haworth is complete...

Just love this place. Was there for the Steampunk Weekend and Shay was so thrilled by everything. It's always said an experience is only as good as the people you share with and the joy literally coming out of this small tearoom grabbed you on...

Fantastic afternoon tea and brilliant host and environment. The afternoon tea was the best ever. Scones and cakes melted in your mouth. Chay was a superb host. If you want afternoon tea go here. 10/10 for everything.

Chay made us so welcome and supplied a scrumptious afternoon tea to celebrate our 20th anniversary her love for what she does was infectious and the story behind so much of the decor was fascinating. We look forward to returning hopefully not too far off....

My partner and I spotted this little tearoom at the start of our afternoon walk around the village of Howarth. We were so enticed by the beautiful 40’s vibe that we decided to stop off for coffee and cake pre-walk. Thankfully, we managed to get...

This beautiful little tea room is exceptional. From the lovely decor, the amazing staff and the stunning food, every part of this experience is just wonderful. Chay’s customer service is second to none - nothing is too much trouble and her personality makes your visit...

We were enticed by our waitresses lovely voice. just popped by this hidden gem today!!! HIGHLIGHT of my day! our waitress was a literal disney princess come to life. gave me Tiana from Princess and the Frog vibes. So beautifully decorated and the atmosphere was...

Absolutely loved this unique eaterie. Booked in for afternoon tea with my sister and niece as a treat on their visit to Yorkshire. The towering three-tier cake stand was beautifully presented with a mouthwatering array of sweet and savoury delights plus a side dish of...

Wonderful afternoon tea with lots of choice. Great value for money with added bonus of a sweet cone on children’s tea 👍. Very authentic 1940s style and very welcoming friendly staff and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

The historian in me wznted to object to the sugary view of the 1940s, but the pun For Teas just works too well. This is a tiny tea shop with a 1940s theme that serves delicious, relatively basic, but excellently priced, food. Our visit was...

From my point of view it's the place in Haworth to enjoy cuppa and a bite to eat. What an atmosphere and some amazing singing from mine host too. You have to try this cafe.

Came for afternoon tea, and left not only waddling back up the hill with a doggy bag, but felt we had had a totally unique and immersive experience of being transported back to the 40s! The owners are not just running a business, they 100%...

Popped in on the off chance after a long run, was made to feel very welcome, had nice food and a proper Yorkshire brew. Will definitely be back.

Visited Janet, Chay and the girls for my Birthday in June. It was the first time I could meet family together since the lockdown. So was really looking forward to my visit. I booked an afternoon tea at this excellent tea room and even though...

Popped in for tea and a bite to eat on a scorching day. The staff were absolutely brilliant and couldn't have been more welcoming. Even though they were extremely busy they found the time to tell us the history of the place and entertained us...

This has got to be the greatest tearoom we have ever been in, the waitress singing 40s songs while she serves has got to be the best experience we have ever had ( tearoom wise ) 😂👍❤️

A roaring time enjoyed by three generations as we celebrated my Mam's 75th Birthday. Nothing was too much trouble to help me make it an afternoon tea party to remember from the delicious, instagrammable towering tea stands, generously packed in true Yorkshire hospitality style and...

I recently booked afternoon tea at Forteas and it was brilliant, the food was brilliant and the owner made us feel so welcomed and ensured we had everything to have a great time. We will definitely be returning!

It's become my regular spot in Haworth: good wholesome food, delicious cake, and it's really welcoming. You can tell everything's home made, right down to the little shortbread biscuits you get with your tea! 🙂🙂

A great location on the Main Street! Takes you back in time with wonderful service and friendliness. Very good value for money too. Great quality of food / drink. Will visit again in the future. Thank you

This little tea room has a great atmosphere, with wartime music, paraphenelia on the walls and shelves, and chatty and interesting staff. However, our cream teas were really disappointing! We were the first customers of the day, so maybe that explained the food. Our scones...

Very good service, friendly efficient polite & excellent food , lovely little place to visit , i would recommend this tea room a must to visit when in Haworth

Lovely little tearoom transports you back to the 1940’s. Everything inside is vintage and even the staff are dressed in 1940’s attire. It’s very cosy with about 5 tables in the front, however there another area out the back where you can also sit. Afternoon...

We visited ForTeas yesterday afternoon, the food was delicious, the scone amazing and the best bit were the mother/daughter owners. They were amazingly friendly and really fun in their 1940’s outfits. The tea room itself is full of quirky decor and I would definitely recommend...

Went to this tea shop this afternoon and what a wonderful experience it was ! Attention to detail was fabulous . True nostalgia for a time gone by being recreated in the 21st century, with the hopes of a post pandemic positive experience !

Had a lovely lunch here whilst visiting the town. Very quirky with decor form the 40s. Food was decent and very reasonable. Staff were "very entertaining" as my wife and daughter described it dressed in their 1940s clothes. Would recommend for the food, price and...

Came with my friend and had the best afternoon tea In the new Vip garden It was amazing Such good prices Lovley friendly bubbly staff So clean and all covid safe Food was so tasty And nothing was to much trouble for the girls Will...

Unfortunately because of covid the afternoon tea could only be a takeaway. As usual Janet and Shay where so ,so friendly with complete ppe and followed all the covid rules. The afternoon tea was stunning, but got to mention the cakes ! The small cake...