J Reserve in Bradford

Still the best venue in Ilkley to watch the world go by while eating, drinking and enjoying good company Captain Neil Isle of Man

We ate here a couple of times over the weekend and it was excellent. The front of house staff are on the ball because the owner/manager lady was very good, between us we ordered a variety of different breakfasts and it was all top drawer.

4 of us had breakfast here today and it was superb. the presentation helped and you certainly get A1+ service Highly recommend

I was given a meal containing onions which I’m not able to eat due to a health issue. I had checked with the waitress beforehand and again when the meal arrived and was told there was no onion in it. They subsequently admitted there was onion (when I’d already eaten half the meal) but there was little in the way of an apology. We were also charged for the meal when I think we shouldn’t have been. Very upsetting experience as we are visiting from Australia and I know I will now have to spend the next few days in bed and on the toilet.

We loved this place that we went back 2 days in a row. Can’t remember the names of the waitresses but they were all fabulous. So friendly and helpful and the food was incredible 100% recommend

Fabulous meal with great service for us and our dog! We arrived for a late lunch and the owner extended the hours for us to have a meal. The meal was delicious and all of the staff were wonderful. Our little dog was given treats and water and made to feel very welcome. I highly recommend this restaurant!

The cakes here are absolutely delicious. I’m coming back for breakfast in the morning with my son as I was so impressed with the quality and service. Highly recommended

First time at J Reserve and we will definitely be coming again! The food and service was excellent, and I loved the cosy atmosphere of the place. Prices reasonable and a good selection for us veggies

Lovely gem in Ilkley. Food was superb, generous portions, well cooked and served with a smile. 😀 Everybody was warm and welcoming. So good we visited twice.

Great staff..nice feeling when you leavexx

The food is as always exceptional and service impeccable- keep up the good work 👏

Enjoyed a lovely brunch here today. The staff were very attentive and helpful and the food was delicious. In fact we went back there again before we left Ilkley for a much needed cuppa and a piece of gorgeous homemade tiffin. We'll definitely visit this establishment again.

We visited for lunch and sat outside on the front terrace. A beautiful setting and comfortable seating. Waiting staff very friendly and attentive. We both had open sandwiches - a special dish with crab and avocado, and the salmon and prawn on brown bread. Both were served with a nice salad and fries. The portions were very generous and the food was so delicious. We will definitely be back!

Had a wonderful lunch with friends here today. The crab and avocado open sandwich was to die for, served with delicious sweet potato fries and a really fresh side salad. The feta and onion quiche looked amazing and all the meals were very generous portions. The lemon drizzle cake was freshly baked that day and was beautiful. Dawn was extremely helpful and pleasant. I would recommend this place for a great lunch. The surroundings was clean, well presented and basking in sunshine.

This is a little gem of a place in Ilkley and an independent business, not part of a large chain. We have eaten here several times over the years and decided to hold an event at the weekend for my husband’s birthday. I cannot praise the staff highly enough and the food was absolutely delicious. Every one of our guests commented on the quality of the food and the attention of Dawn and Fi who looked after us. Congratulations to Julie and her team for running such a welcoming and successful business.

We’ve been meaning to come here for ages, recommended by lots of people. Finally got around to visiting for breakfast, and it was fantastic all round. Food quality and amount excellent, along with friendly attentive service, and a lovely place to sit on the terrace. Family from Germany loved it too. We will be back!

Found this place by chance and had a lovely meal. Service was friendly and professional. The salads we had were delicious.

We had a lovely afternoon tea inside with entertaining service from the attentive staff

We booked our breakfast in advance for 7 (5£ per person to book). We had a separate room which gave us a little bit more privacy and some extra space. Outstanding service, very tasty food and great atmosphere. You can park your vehicle very close if space is available.

Elegant surroundings and lovely service

Had a gourmet burger of the specials menu, I gave it 10/10. Will eat there again.

Best breakfast in Ilkley, the eggs benedict were far superior to anywhere else, will be back soon.

Perfect food, presentation, and service.

Would suggest the the staff to be more considerate so we don't have to ask for everything.

Popped in for brunch. They were fully booked inside, so we sat outside under the awning. Blankets were provided but the heaters weren't on. I had the full English breakfast pricey but mostly very good, 3 poached eggs was definitely a winner, only downside to the food was the bacon was a but dry. Coffee was good could have been a but bigger though. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. The place was clean and the jazz version of "we're only making plans for Nigel" wafting out of the speakers was a new one for me. I'd definitely call again

We had a fantastic time out at J. Reserve's celebrating my partner's 50th. The hostesses were really warm, friendly, and attentive. The food was great...I recommend the seafood chowder!

Parents loved the Xmas dinner experience. Thanks to all concerned.

You couldn't get a warmer welcome than at J Reserve, we popped in for a quick drink (hot chocolate for my son) a couple of weeks ago and were impressed by the friendliness of the owner and staff. We vowed to come back and eat there and today had a wonderful brunch as a whole family. Exactly the same friendly and genuinely personable chat from the staff, we felt right at home as we settled down in the lovely cosy back room. The menu is fab, lots to choose from and we had an impressive range of dishes from a simple sausage sandwich with (extra poached eggs) for our son, a massive and top notch full English for our daughter. I had the eggs benedict with bacon which was delicious. My wife had a gorgeous smoked haddock rosti from the specials and my mother in law had an amazing looking avocado, eggs, feta and pomegranate medly on sourdough. The food was as exceptional and as impressively polished as the service. What a gem of a place and we will be back here again soon.

J Reserve offers a unique and impressive dining experience with stylish decor and innovative dishes. Owner Julie Mountain's commitment to simplicity—great food, a pleasant environment, and excellent service—is evident. The welcoming ambiance and a skilled team led by Dawn and Emily ensure a memorable experience. A must-try spot for those seeking something different and delightful.

We had lunch outside here and the blankets are a nice touch! Our food was fabulous, every single one of us loved it. Most of us had a sarnie with chips and a salad but the garlic prawns were apparently amazing as was the fish soup and quiche. Service was very slow but polite and friendly. Outside was dog friendly but no prams allowed.

We set our monthly meeting here. Great place, food excellent, service even better

Nicely surprised, good food, nice spot!

Excellent restaurant . Good menu , quick but not hurried service. Plenty of good food - ate the lot! At the end I didn't faint when I got the bill.

First class service. Delicious food. Friendly people. Next time we're in Ilkley we'll definitely be calling in again.

Great lunch and super friendly staff. Recommended

Nice food, attentive staff. Not prohibitively expensive - very reasonable by Ilkley standards. Straddles cafe/more substantial fare. They have an outside area with a retractable canvas roof & heating, which is obviously a big thing in this time of covid - although they only use it when it rains. Lovely food, great, attentive staff & my mother loves it too, perfect. *Autumn 2023 edit - food recently changed from good to very good. One of the best cafes bridging the snack/meal gap in Ilkley

Lovely anniversary lunch. The food was excellent and the FOH staff were absolutely first class, very social and very welcoming. We will definitely be back

Only had coffee, but the two girls behind the counter were a hoot.Thoroughly engaging and fantastic ambassadors for Ilkley

Visited J Reserve a couple of weeks ago with my Mum for lunch. The staff were incredibly friendly, warm and welcoming and the food was fantastic. It is rare to find a place that does a great salad, but this place has it!!

In all honesty we had travelled to Ilkley thinking we would go to a cafe over the road, but it was closed. We saw this place and decided to give it a go. What a fabulous decision! I had a roasted bagel with warm grilled halloumi, sundried tomatoes and a black olive tapenade, my goodness it was delicious, and the hubby had French toast with maple syrup, crispy bacon and berries, which he devoured! The coffee was really nice too. Needless to say, we will definitely return and would highly recommend. My only advice is to either book ahead or arrive early!

Amazing breakfast, delicious! Nice place to sit in as well

Pop in here for friendly service, great location and fine food and drink.

Lovely latte and soft, delicious scones!

Delicious lunch at J Reserve. Food so fresh and tasty, service wonderful, a little gem in Ilkley.

Great place, lovely friendly staff and fabulous food!

Hi, We had a fabulous meal today. Jane was an amazing host. She catered for our every needs Jane was so so friendly, respectful, helpful today. She even catered for our dog needs as well. We go every where with our dogs and she was so friendly looking after our dogs whilst we were there. We can’t thank Jane enough for the brilliant hospitality she provided x

The food never disappoints, delicious as always. Great staff always so welcoming, thank you.

Brilliant place on The Grove - great for lunch and wine!

Really good food and very helpful friendly staff.

Lovely scone. But fell apart when trying to cut it .

food amazing ,staff are so kind

Delicious food! Amazing salads, yummy scampi.

Fantastic service, location and delicious food. Including a "puppachino" for our canine visitor. Brilliant.

Fantastic food and service. Awnings protect you from weather.

had a delicious fish cake here! a bit small but comfy place.

Delicious food and nice setting (outside). Staff could do with being a little more knowledgeable about the food is my only feedback required.

Myself and my Mum had lunch at J Reserve on the terrace, and although the weather was absolutely terrible (heavy rain and wind), we felt so cosy and warm! The terrace is completely sheltered, they also have heated lamps and provide warm blankets. It was so lovely! The food was also delicious and the staff so friendly and attentive! We had such a lovely time, thank you!

I had lunch with a friend and our table position was good and the service was great and the people very friendly and efficient. We appreciated the warm and cosy blankets as it was quite a chilly day. My avocado and chicken wrap was quite tasty but perhaps a little pricey but I don't think my friend's bruschetta was worth the money and she didn't really enjoy it. There were 4 pieces of toasted bread of which two had prawns on them and two goat's cheese and tomato. The prawns dropped off as soon as she picked up the bruschetta and they were supposed to be with garlic but she said they were tasteless. Fortunately the goat's cheese was better.The location is good and as it was a catch up lunch we enjoyed ourselves. Hospitality venues have not had an easy time recently and I sympathise with them but they need to offer value for money as there is a lot of competition in the town. .

Very nice brunch with good service and tasty food. Staff were attentive and helpful. Would highly recommend

Luv It, food always good and varied and staff always happy and friendly. Have different theme nights which are excellent. Cannot recommend enough 👍

Absolutely first class food, service, ambiance, etc, etc. I and my friends could not fault it. 4 hours chatting and enjoying ourselves in the late afternoon sunshine in this beautiful restaurant situated in Ilkley’s prime location on The Grove and hosted by lovely ladies Julie and Janine. They provided us with delicious mixed sharing platters followed by home made birthday cake made to order. Heated lamps and blankets are available when it starts to get chilly. If you haven’t been yet then you will be pleasantly surprised. A real hidden gem.

Sat out in the sunshine enjoying wonderful food and good wines watching the world go by. Seem so long since I've enjoyed this stylish oasis....let's hope the weather stays warm . Looking forward to returning during the week. Captain Neil

Jewel in IlkleySadly, we were too late for the scrumptious mouthwatering dishes on offer in menu.But, we still enjoyed our delicious carrot cake and cream scones. Just catching the sunshine, lovely vibrant atmosphere, gazing into lovely surrounds beyond this attractive terrace ........Then we learnt of exciting theme nights will be releasing under this amazing new canopy that can even be heated and even a magical side protector from.anyvunusyalnunclement weather

Delicious takeaway menu with a great range of toasties and other lunch items! I enjoyed the originality and the variety of the takeaway menu!

Spur of the moment stop to grab some lunch.. A varied and interesting takeaway menu outside. The 2 very welcoming ladies took our order of fish chowder with cheese scone and a vegan leek and mushroom ciabatta. Delivered to our car outside.. Absolutely delish and will most definitely be returning. Highly recommend.

We had an amazing Valentines afternoon tea - even tho Covid forced it to be a ‘take away’, it was presented so well! I can not wait to be able to eat and drink in this fabulous cafe bar/restaurant again.

Just had our delivery of valentines afternoon tea. Delivered on time. Beautifully presented - good choices of sandwiches and cakes. 100% satisfaction Would definitely order again WELL DONE Anne Mitchell

We have just had an afternoon tea delivery and wow so good Lovely sandwiches salmon tuna beef and egg Scones delicious clotted cream and jam Lovely cakes such a treat at £13 per person we. Ordered 3 for 4 and just right

Lovely pre lockdown coffee and I understand they've put in lots of safe measures to do takeaway food and coffee in lockdown so hopefully I'll be back soon!

I was just seeking a sandwich/lunch in Ilkley and came across this restaurant. I was served a first-class serving of cream cheese with avocado and smoked salmon on top of bread, garnished with some salad and a few chips. The meal was well and cheerfully served - I couldn't have asked for anything more. The restaurant is centrally situated and has indoor and outdoor seating with a back room which may not be obvious at first sight.

We joined J Reserve for their Halloween themed night. It was all very spooky and realistic 🎃 The food was amazing and all of the staff were very attentive. They couldn’t do enough to make it a special evening 👻

During these crazy times for all, we needed a night out. J Reserve was the place we opted for. Having never been before we didn't know what to expect.It was a special themed evening especially for Halloween. The foods was absolutely fabulous, well presented, enjoyed by all of us. The serves by Julie and her team was exceptional, nothing was too much trouble. They made all guest feel welcome. The evening was so much fun. I highly recommend this place. We will return as soon as lockdown rules allow us. Stay safe X

The food was absolutely fabulous and lovely friendly, helpful staff.

Lovely surprise visit, not planned just dropped in on way to the airport, lovely front of outdoor spot, really friendly staff, food excellent, choice small, but as it should be for quality, and an in house Pino to die for, if in Ilkley definitely drop in.

Dropped really lucky with this bistro type eatery. Lunch this Sunday served by the excellent Nicki who was extremely pleasant and professional. Went with the Sea Food platter and it was all brilliant. Plenty for 2 and a very pleasant lunch sitting outside people watching. Will definitely be back.

Mum & I turned up on Friday on the off chance we may be able to get in as neither of us had tried this place before & both really fancied it. The reviews on TripAdvisor looked promising so we decided to take a trip to Ilkly and try this place out. From the moment the team greeted us the service was absolutely perfect. The food was delicious & beautifully presented all served with a relaxed atmosphere just what we were looking for. Thank you all so much for a perfect lunch ❤️

We had lunch on 15th September on a large outside table. The weather was lovely and you can watch the world go by. Wine options were excellent, menu enticing. We ordered the smoked salmon and avocado open sandwich (sandwiches come with salad and skinny fries), the prawn and poached salmon open sandwich, the chili nachos from the specials board and the garlic prawns and houmus, olives and pitta from the side orders - to cover 4 people. There was more than we could eat and everything was delicious. The service was super - extremely welcoming, and COVID measures all securely in place. Would highly recommend Cafe J.

Enjoyed our late lunch / dinner sat outside watching the lovely vista and the world buzz by in Covid times. Famous Brownlee gran joined us for a coffee - say's she is always made welcome even just for a drink and soak in the amosphere. Happy friendly staff.

Great coffee and cakes with really friendly service. Location and setting spot on.

Had lunch as part of the eat out to help out scheme, which was very good, managed to get a table despite not pre-booking - staff recognised us from a previous visit which was a while ago, so that was a nice touch. Food was fine, I had the gourmet burger which was huge, a well-cooked. My wife had chicken, bacon and avocado salad, which again was nice, although she did ask for it without any dressing but it still had some on when it turned up. The layout is quirky, we ended up in what was called the conservatory although this is a bit of a stretch, and there is not a great deal of atmosphere in this part. For these 2 reasons we have given a ‘4’ rating - if booking a table I would certainly recommend asking for a table in the main area, although I suspect regulars will get first dibs on these.

The staff in L Reserve are excellent! The drinks and food are fab. We stopped twice over the course of a week - first stop was at 6pm for drink...great Aperol Spritz. The second was for brunch - excellent Eggs Benedict.

Lovely breakfast! Highly recommended

Had a quick lunch here in last few days, food was nice as were waiting staff, but I have to question the prices. For example on the J Reserve website the open prawn and salmon sandwich is listed as £8.95, yet as part of the 'eat out deal' is £13! A hike of 45%. This is replicated across the menu. I appreciate prices may have to have risen but perhaps if you respond to this review you can explain why to the extent of 45%. Will the website be updated with accurate prices as I'm sure many visitors take these into account when booking?

Marvellous food and really friendly staff. We had a Mediterranean Platter with prawns and scampi, which were excellent and good value. Tom and Matilda really looked after us.

Lovely venue, really nice food - exemplary service. We ordered nibbles, wine and coffee and all were lovely. Would come back just to see Nicki again! She really made our visit enjoyable, very attentive and a good laugh. This is a fantastic example of an independent venue in Ilkley, would highly recommend!

We had a platter for 3 people and it was fabulous- seafood and meats on the platter. Great service from Nicky, she was absolutely lovely and she went the extra mile to make the experience special. We will be back again! Thank you, Turner’s.

Looked really nice so thought we would give it a try. The food was average for the price and you didn’t receive a lot. The meal I ordered was supposed to have pomegranate seeds on it but instead arrived with four raspberries and they didn’t inform me of the change (extremely dangerous if someone has allergies) They totally didn’t go with the dish (poached eggs and avocado on toast) and just felt completely random. Very frustrating that the meal cost £9.95 and was average at best.

We had booked not realising J Reserve had stopped allowing dogs on the terrace, however it mattered not as we were given the whole terrace at Cafe J to ourselves! The staff looked after us brilliantly, the food was great as were the coffees. Lovely start to the day

Lovely afternoon sat outside. Plenty of social distancing measures, friendly staff.

Service was on point. Food was excellent! We had the eggs benedict and French toast. Both were very tasty :)

This was my first visit to J Reserve since March. We were a group of three girlfriends catching up over lunch and what a fabulous lunch it was.We all ordered the Poached Salmon and Prawn salad, absolutely delicious, beautifully presented and really generous portions. Full marks to the Chef! The restaurant was busy but the service we received from Nikki, Sophie and Janine was exceptional and I am sure appreciated by all the other diners too. The standard of hygiene was superb and we all felt completely comfortable and safe.Thank you all so much again. See you soon!!

We visited J Reserve on two occasions during our 3 day stay in Ilkley and had two stunning lunches. The menu offers a delicious variety of healthy and scrumptious food. The chocolate cake paired with a double espresso was scrumptious and a great end to the meal. The service was superb - Nikki and Emily were lovely and super friendly. A great experience and would highly recommend a visit if you are Ilkley. It is a 10 out of 10 from me! A wonderful visit, great food, and superb service ❤️.

Wow! How very refreshing to visit this lovely establishment. This restaurant is super-organised particularly with keeping people safe and meeting requirements around Covid-19. Nikki and Emily are lovely and provided us with amazing service and great pleasure of meeting Julie. We had a lovely experience to visit this Resturant on two occasions. The food, and cafe is wonderful and a gracious experience.

Just popped in for lunch and enjoyed great food and really lovely engaging staff. Will definitely be back! Steve & Loz

Had a lovely relaxed lunch, staff very friendly and helpful, food brilliant, will definitely be back!

Great breakfast, quality ingredients, friendly staff ,can highly recommend

Fabulous afternoon tea. First day opening after lockdown, the food was delicious and the service excellent as always.

I moved to Ilkley a year and a half ago and have visited J reserve on several occasions (would be much more often if we didn’t have 2 kids under 5!). We’re always given a warm welcome from the owner and staff and the food is beautiful and fresh. The menu is regularly updated with interesting lunch options and they also have an amazing selection of cakes. When we came in with our newborn (2 weeks old) for my husband’s 40th birthday lunch we were made to feel really special and the staff didn’t bat an eyelid about bringing our huge pram in to try to eat while she was napping. More recently we’ve been ordering their wonderful take away food during lockdown and it’s been a real highlight. The fish and chip Fridays are beautifully fresh and better than anything we’ve ever had from a fish and chip shop. The homemade tartar sauce is delicious and the batter is magical (and I’m not usually a fan of batter). I’d definitely recommend them and hope Julie and the team weather the Covid storm.

We had a roast beef Sunday roast delivered. It was on time, in fact it was a little early. Cooked to the same excellent standard as a few other delivered meals. No complaints at all. A very reasonable delivery menu through the week and we’ll be having fish and chips this Friday. I would highly recommend giving j reserve a try - you won’t be disappointed.

We ordered a Sunday lunch when we saw J Reserve were open for take away only. Delivery was offered and it arrived exactly on time! The portion size was huge and it arrived hot and well packaged. The food was delicious, tasted very freshly made and was a lovely treat to have restaurant food for the first time in a while! We would definitely order this again.