The Tiled Hall at Leeds Art Gallery in Leeds

We’ve just been to the art gallery café for lunch we won’t be going back. They sell scones but they’ve run out of jam What kind of business can’t even organise going to the shop and getting a pot of jam. Leeds city council should be ashamed of themselves.

Lovely tiled hall which was nice and cool on a warm day. I decided to have tea and a scone. The scone was advertised with or without jam & cream, however I was advised jam was not available. This wasn’t an issue for me a I was only wanting butter with mine. The scone was lovely but the tea was a huge disappointment as it was luke warm. To get serviettes, sugar and a knife you had to reach over 2 trolleys which had been left out.

Called infor tea and a scone while out on a very rainy day. Lovely airy surroundings, friendly staff and tasty scone and tea

Amazing building & the tiles are beautiful. Had an oat milk mocha which was delicious and staff were very friendly. Would recommend for a visit to see the room itself!

Called in for coffee and panini, didn't think it was overly expensive. There wasn't a long wait for he panini as the staff were fairly efficient. I didn't think the food prep area was particularly untidy and the staff were in corporate wear which I would not describe as scruffy. The floor around our table had quite a lot of of food scraps on it which should have been swept up after that customer left but you can't have everything.

This place has 3.5 stars! How can that be on the day I visited it was full of complaining customers and flippant staff, one staff member even said “ you may get your bacon sandwich who knows” the food disgusting and laughable. Whoever runs this cafe should give it up as a bad job.

came for coffee and cake reasonable prices nice setting but then let down with limited cake offering and only a plain scone on offer. Staff said they had not made other scones for a year due to a cook leaving {new cook only available to do plain scones} Deluxe Hot chocolate missing marshmallows but still charged for!! Staff also need to tie hair back and stop playing with hair when serving food!!!

We did a walking tour of Leeds which started just outside the Town Hall and Art Gallery and the guide recommended that we visit the Tiled Hall afterwards. The Hall itself is stunning and we would certainly advise anyone to just pop their head in the door and have a look around. However don’t bother to stop for any refreshments. Service was very slow and there was a very limited choice of food on offer - mainly cakes and scones. The scones they served up were small and stale. Very disappointing for such a beautiful location and a change of management wouldn’t go amiss.

Visited Leeds Art Gallery specifically to see the Leeds Artists Show and wasn't disappointed as this gallery never fails to exceed expectations - unlike the Tiled Hall. The venue itself is stunning and having eaten there previously I was looking forward to lunch during my visit. How disappointing that they were serving nothing but cakes. No soup, salads, paninis, sandwiches, chilli, pie - nothing but cake. My friend and I therefore had a coffee whilst considering our options and both failed to finish what can only be described as a cup of luke warm milk. Leaving the gallery, we found a lovely independent café and paid them £30 which would have been spent in the Tiled Hall. Yes, I did share my views with staff who didn't even apologise or say they would pass on my comments.

Superb surroundings next to the art gallery. Great decor, with (as name suggests) lots of period glazed tiles. Coffee & cakes are fine, tasty but packaged & brought in. No service, queue at counter

The ceiling and pillars look grand. The seating area like the tables, chairs can be better…. so as to match whole atmosphere. Overall, it’s comfortable. We ordered Flat White, Mocha and a vanilla tart. Taste good.

After a lovely morning mooching about my hometown doing a bit of sightseeing I paid a long awaited visit to the gorgeous ‘tiled cafe’ to see what it’s like . I waited in the queue and noticed (on a chalkboard) it was cash only , I had enough loose change and gave my order to a young man who politely informed me “it was cash only” l nodded as that was fine , with that a very loud member of staff ( older female ) aggressively grabbed the chalk board whilst loudly exclaiming ( to the poor young man serving me) Move the board,move the board it’s cash only,they can’t see it ,I said bemusedly, I saw it and smiled at all 3 serving staff to hopefully diffuse the situation. No she then proceeded to take over my order ( of 1 crumpet , not the 2 offered on the menu for £1.60:) saying very loudly 80p that will be 80p not giving the poor lad serving me chance to state the obvious! I said calmly , it’s ok , and why are you being so aggressive? she looked at me with narrowed eyes and said sarcastically “Am I , I didn’t realise ..I said it may be your accent?(sounded Spanish or similar) but she just glared at me , I felt so sorry for the young girl and boy serving uncomfortably and said “I’m sorry but you shouldn’t let her speak to you like that ..the coffee and crumpet were fine , the venue absolutely gorgeous but it was an awful rude display of bad manners and bullying and I hope she sees this and takes note ….the poor review isn’t aimed at the 2 other staff or the venue it’s completely aimed at the bullying woman who should not be working front of house !

First visit here. Poor experience. A "no hot food" sign on arrival was disappointing. Good array of cakes that looked nice but we just opted for hot drinks. BE AWARE: Test the table top before you set the tray down because 3 of the 4 we tried tilted to 45° which is dangerous. Had we put the tray of hot drinks down they would have slid straight to the floor and burned us in the process. Health and Safety/Maintenence need to be looked at ASAP. Employing someone specifically to clear tables would be an advantage, clearing own table is never a good start. A very poor first impression. The interior decoration is stunning.

Visited the wonderful art gallery and decided to try the cafe! Big mistake. Frothy tasteless coffee and stale scones which looked like they had freezer burns! Certainly not fresh!

Went with a friend and had a chocolatr brownie and a coffee. Both were lovely. The room is beautiful and the staff friendly. Plenty of room, so you’re not sitting right next to the next table. Loved it.

after the hype we get concerning the tiled hall cafe. It was spacious but nothing outstanding about the design of tiles. Coffee wasn’t to outer taste. BUT the space was lovely and conducive for friends to meet.

I visited The Tiled Hall with my two grandchildren, aged 3 and 5. I ordered 2 children’s sandwiches and a panini, 2 fruit juices and a tea, and two cakes. The children’s sandwich consisted of one slice of bread, a piece of ham, a few crisps and a piece of cucumber. This was certainly not enough for my grandkids or for the cost. My panini was poorly prepared, the cheese wasn’t melted. The cakes were dry and crumbled when lifted from the plate. In comparison with other places, of which there are many in Leeds, this was expensive and the food quality poor. The building is beautiful.

The café is part of the splendid Victorian building that also houses the Art Gallery. The interior of the café is very impressive. The coffee was very good but that is almost irrelevant as the main reason to visit is the spectacular interior.

Went for the first time in ages. It's beautiful and spacious. Often cafes have tables and chairs crammed in together so it was nice to have more space. The tiles on walls and ceiling are amazing. The staff were pleasant and we enjoyed our drinks. The chairs were also comfortable.

Definitely changed…. Arrived for lunch to read that no food was being served just drinks and cakes. Had coffee whilst there, has become more of a drop-In centre… couple of people there sleeping.. the new town refuge centre

Had lunch here with a friend on a beautiful autumn day. The setting is absolutely stunning but I am afraid the food and service do not match this We found a table by the window and I fancied the brie ciabatta, despite there being a...

I come here often. It is beautiful and spacious and serves the needs of everyone - the lone reader, the chatting friends, the tired travellers. No music - which is rare indeed and most welcome. The atmosphere is great and staff is so friendly. There...

It is a stunning room in which to drink your coffee, but the coffee itself we found bitter. There was also a strong smell of burnt garlic in the air.

Only came in for some lunch with a friend, and we absolutely loved it. Ladies serving us were wonderful and very patient with me, and the food was excellent. Such a pleasant atmosphere to relax and take a minute. The cafe seems to always be...

I visited The Tiled Hall for coffee and cake with my Gran and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The location is beautiful and the coffee is excellent. The food is fresh and prepared to a high standard. The staff are so friendly and attentive, and...

food was tasty enough although very expensive for what it was cold drinks also extortionate. service was poor, lady at the till was passive aggressive and condescending. however the actual cafe was very pretty and nice atmosphere!

I visited with my daughter and granddaughter. My daughter and I had the lentil masala; it was subtly spiced with a good balance of flavours. One of the best things I’ve had here. The cafe was busy but the service was quite efficient. The pots...

This is a high ceiling hall, totally tiled with ceramics, from top to bottom. Apparently the tiles were covered by cement and the hall was used as a warehouse! It was restored to its original glory a few years ago. The location could not be...

The cafe itself is beautiful with gorgeous tiles so I always enjoy going there whenever I'm in Leeds. The food this time was fantastic. I had a lentil and chick pea masala with yoghurt and bread which was one of the nicest things I've eaten...

We both had decided to have baked potatoes but unfortunately the restaurant had run out of these. This was quite disappointing so we opted to have sandwiches and a pastry instead which was OK. Their prices are rather high and I believe they are short...

A really good cafe for meeting people in delightful historic surroundings. Good counter service and pleasant, well positioned tables. Not too crowded or noisy.

Since our last visit the tables and chairs have been updated. It was buzzing today. Being used for meetings by some as well as eating and drinking. Walls still wonderful.

The cafe is beautiful and the coffee was good. However the manager was incredibly rude and aggressive towards me when I asked if a lady in our party could have some extra hot water. I did not buy any further drinks or food as I...

What a very special place the Cafe in The Tiled Hall is. Always a warm greeting and cheery smile from Riyadh, the Manager and nothing is too much trouble. No hesitation in recommending this Cafe as food, beverages and staff are 5*.

Don't normally go into Leeds on a Saturday afternoon but after another visit ended up at art gallery with my mother who needs food at regular intervals! The room is a must see so decided to eat there although initial counter view and the queue...

El local es enorme y muy agradable; sólo por el merece la pena entrar. Hay visitantes locales que se instalan a trabajar con su ordenador para gozar de la tranquilidad del lugar. Pasteleria muy correcta, cafe demasiado amargo.

Stunning place for lunch. Really good selection of sandwiches and lunch menu especially vegan and vegetarian options. Relaxed atmosphere and enjoyable lunch

Originalmente una sala de lectura adornada para la Biblioteca Central de Leeds, los años 50 y 60 vieron las características victorianas originales cubiertas con estanterías antes de que la sala dejara de usarse.

Esta es realmente una habitación espectacular y es una pena que la comida no le haga justicia. El sándwich abierto de gambas y cangrejos no parecía ni sabía a cangrejo o gambas. El pan supuestamente era chapata, de hecho era un panecillo empapado. Necesita un replanteamiento serio en el frente de la comida. También la mesa necesitaba limpiarse y, en general, una buena limpieza en todas partes.

Aunque la galería de arte está cerrada los lunes. Su cafetería y tienda de regalos están abiertos.

Siempre me encanta una visita al hermoso café Tiled Hall y recientemente reservamos nuestra conferencia insignia en la Suite Henry Moore de la Galería con un montón de comidas. Todo fue perfecto, exactamente como lo habíamos pedido y delicioso. Mención especial merecen los increíbles pasteles de media mañana, especialmente los brownies. Nada fue demasiado problema en el día y Riad y su equipo fueron fantásticos

Visité para almorzar un sábado. Estaba ocupado, pero todavía había suficientes asientos disponibles.

The Tiled Hall is beautiful but I won't be returning, the coffee is awful. Theres no difference whether you order a latte, flat white or cappuccino.

we didn't use the cafe facilities, just admired the splendour of the decor - so many tiles, so beautifully maintained and displayed so that people can enjoy them.

The Tiled Hall is located on the left side of Leeds Art Gallery when you enter the gallery from the main entrance. The tiles are stunning and colourful and captured my interest in enjoying the design and the colours.

I am giving this cafe 5 stars because my friends and I couldn't fault it. We came on a busy Saturday and found the staff very friendly and helpful. The wholemeal cherry scone and jam was delicious. My friend said her Danish pastry was the best. We will cone here again.

Came here to work on some compositions, ended up playing the cafe's amazing piano they have. Will be coming back, the staff are very friendly.

The tiles hit you as soon as you enter the hall. It is very stunning and different. It's worth calling in just to admire the décor. We just had drinks so can't comment on the food but it seemed popular and filled up steadily mid-morning.

Gorgeous room with a good selection of coffees and cakes, not many breakfast options but a wonderful ambience makes up for it. Piano player capped off a lovely visit with family, including 1 year old twins!

Food very average..white bread buns Tables were worn out and were chipped. Looked tired and forelorn. Been before a few times but not a place we would go back to ....Sorry

Arrived at the cafe around 10 hoping for breakfast before viewing the art. Only breakfast items on the menu were toast and jam. I ordered toast and asked if there was any marmalade instead of jam but politely told no. My husband chose the brie and bacon panini. Squashed and lukewarm. My toast turned out to be a toasted panini, cold with a tiny wrapped piece of butter. Poor coffee. The staff were not especially helpful either. A young man put my toast in front of me and told me to get my own knife.

Nice calm lunch yesterday. Really loved the wonderful surroundings and helpful staff. A real hidden gem.

Two things are not matching here: beautiful interiors with canteen style cafe. This place calls for much more sophisticated offering and tableware. Missed opportunity for a special experience. No music, poor ambience.

The building is superb with very elaborate tilework that gives the cafe its name. I only had a drink but had much better.

A very beautiful cafe with a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere in the heart of Leeds. A great place to spend an hour or two.

Wonderful interior, lovely cafe to back onto the museum. Owner is super friendly and food is great, especially the brownies!

Fuimos a tomar un bocadillo a media mañana. La selección de la oferta era pobre, solo había dos pasteles para elegir y el que yo tenía era viejo. Creo que quedaron restos del día anterior. El café no era el mejor. Mi hija tenía un panini y era caro para lo que era y no estaba bien cocinado. Las tortillas fritas servidas con él también estaban pasadas.

Es una lástima que la grandeza de esta gran sala de la biblioteca no coincida con la cafetería, que debo decir está bien, pero solo bien, o bien. Hace 20 años, sus ofertas habrían sido buenas para una ciudad del norte, hoy en día es muy promedio. La fantástica sala de azulejos debe albergar una cafetería que se adapte a una gran ciudad europea, como Berlín, Praga o Viena, que ofrece una buena selección de buena comida, vinos y cervezas. Encontré que la comida que tenía era aceptable, aunque el americano (sin leche) definitivamente debería ser mejor, era de mala calidad. El café debe evitar ofrecer ensaladas / sándwiches envueltos en film transparente. El personal y el servicio era bueno, servicial y amable.

Ordered coronation chicken ciabatta appeared as a panini with a few very salty tortilla chips-poor value for money avoid

Members of the Contemporary Glass Society Northern Hub had coffee and lunch here while visiting the Leonardo exhibition. The manager very kindly reserved us a table. The food was good with lots of choice including soup and baked potatoes with various fillings. I can personally recommend the cherry and ginger scone. Friendly staff and amazing Victorian decir

Fui con un grupo grande de amigos y el personal era muy servicial, juntaron las mesas para que pudiéramos disfrutar de nuestro café y pasteles / bollos (delicioso). Algunos de nosotros volvimos a almorzar también, tuve una maravillosa creación: Brie, albaricoque y nuez con sándwich de manzana y pera: puedo recomendar esto como uno de los más sabrosos dulces que he tenido en mucho tiempo. Todo esto acompañado por una encantadora música de piano (en vivo) que se sumó al ambiente de este extravagancia en mosaico.

Called in for coffee in the middle of a visit to the gallery last week. Beautiful space - the tiles are exquisite. The coffee was good and the cherry and ginger scone was excellent!

This is a stupendous tiled room with a superb ceiling. That is the best bit. The tables are battered and worn, the food and drink average, and the toilets miles away! Look in the door to view the room is the best advice.

We stopped for lunch on Sunday before looking round the gallery, it was pleasantly quiet. This is a beautiful cafe, make sure you take in your surroundings, with all the beautiful tiles.

El café en sí es muy medio de la carretera. El personal es lo suficientemente agradable y el servicio eficiente, pero son las pequeñas cosas las que significan que es bastante normal como que no hay crema para las tazas medio llenas de café y una máquina de capuchino que produce más espuma y menos café de lo que debería. La selección de pasteles es muy limitada, etc. Creo que este lugar podría ser mucho mejor, pero se necesita un nuevo fortalecimiento del sector privado para dar ese gran salto.

Ordered coronation chicken ciabatta appeared as a panini with a few very salty nachos poor value for money avoid

Arranged to meet an old friend in the city centre and he suggested this place which I didn’t realise existed. The hall has been beautifully renovated to its former glory and is a lovely place to pas away an hour or so. Wide variety of sandwiches,toasties and sone soup I think. Plenty of tea,coffee and soft drinks. Then a quick tootle round the art gallery for a bit of culture.

I especially wanted to visit here as I really liked the look of this gorgeous cafe with its history from years gone by. However I had to clear our table and ask the lady if she could wipe the table which she did no problem.......the coffee was quite bitter which we had to take back and the waitress was not that friendly and just dumped our food down. Food just ok nothing special really and quite expensive. Very disappointing but the architecture was lovely to look at and I guess that’s what I went for really.

Enjoyed a coffee in this pleasant cafe before going around the gallery. It’s a spectacular room and was very busy on a Friday daytime.

After our visit to the art gallery we stopped in the tiled cafe for coffee before visiting the Chrismas market. Very nice.

This place ranks very on our list of lovely places to sit and have coffee. Surroundings are quite beautiful and the cakes and coffee (or tea, naturally) on offer are there to match.

I remember the hall from the 1970s when all was hidden behind library book shelving. Much as I like books, this revelation of the tiled hall is far better. There is space, light and a real sense of homage to learning and culture. And a pretty good cafe.

Tomé un grupo de estudiantes y académicos para una actividad de un día en la Galería y reservé un almuerzo con Riyadh en The Tiled Hall. De principio a fin, Riyadh nos ayudó con todas nuestras necesidades de catering, la configuración fue exclusiva para nosotros y la variedad fue excelente.

Tap water: chilled Everything else: the architecture and history at the tiled hall is absolutely amazing, and I'd recommend to anyone to research before they go. Otherwise, we had a great coffee break and a lovely, warm place to sit on a November morning.

Having visited recently, I am impressed by the improvements made in recent months. The quality of food/drink and service was super. On a trip to Leeds, I would thoroughly recommend a visit for a quiet drink/bite to eat at a reasonable price in spacious & beautiful surroundings.

Visited today with my friends prior to our walk around the museum. Both my friends enjoyed their chai lattes (my coffee was a little too bitter for my taste but otherwise nice!) and the staff were wonderful and friendly (especially the Northern Irish lady - sorry didn’t catch her name!)

What's not to like when venturing into the Tiled Hall Cafe. A simply beautiful setting to eat delicious food and beverages: sandwiches, jacket potatoes and the yummiest cakes and scones. As a group of people we are so very well looked after. Thanks to everyone involved for their kindness and attention.

Pimiento relleno muy adecuado y blanco plano. Hermoso piano tocando la Cruz Roja de Liz Bell. Aparentemente todos los miércoles a la hora del almuerzo. De Bach a Mozart y muy encantador, me preguntaron si me gustaría elegir una pieza del repertorio impreso. Excelente

Esta habitación era la Sala de Lectura y durante 50 años las paredes y el techo de azulejos estaban cubiertos por libreros y debajo del dibujo, respectivamente. Ahora expuestos en todo su esplendor, ofrecen un lugar espléndido para comer deliciosos pasteles, sopa, patatas y sándwiches, etc. Comí un sándwich de jamón muy delicioso.

Acabamos de venir para tomar un café por la mañana. Tenía un café y un pastel. Creo que dos cosas bonitas de este lugar son, en primer lugar, lo hermoso que es The Tiles Hall. Un entorno absolutamente exquisito. En segundo lugar, es un espacio tranquilo encantador en el negocio de Leeds un sábado por la mañana. En general encantador.

This is great place if you want a break in a more peaceful spot. Staff are very welcoming. Although it gets busy!!

How wonderful to visit this beautiful coffee shop and for there to be live piano music playing. The tiled hall is so beautiful and it really added to the experience to have gentle piano music in the background, so relaxing!

Beautiful Victorian tiled former reading room- now a bustling café. Good selection of foods including vegan options. Good place to come for lunch and coffee. Lovely setting.

I visited this cafe last Friday and my partner (who is blind) was meeting somebody to discuss accessibility issues. We ony had drinks so can't comment on the quality of the food although the menu didn't seem particularly inspiring. The wall tiling, tiling on the ceiling and floor design gave me planty to describe to my partner. Fortunately she was able to touch the walls (unlike the "no touch" with the sculptures in the art gallery) so she got a sense of them and the design of the place.

Was there towards closing time - watched the staff fill the floor mop bucket from the coffee/tea machine behind the counter. Won't be going there again.

Visited as a party of 17. Tables were reserved for us. Extremely friendly staff. Nourishing sandwiches.

We wer 40 or so in number and had pre-ordered our lunches of soup sandwich and a drink. All appeared to be excellent my ham on brown was and the soup matched its described flavour.

The interior is magnificent and has recently been restored . Best feature however is the cafe and its food , which is always wholesome and good value . I often go there when I'm in Leeds knowing that I'll enjoy the fare . I was particularly glad to go there at the end of our recent anti-Brexit march !

What a fantastic setting for a coffe and a cake after wandering around the shops. Unfortunately it was let down by the quality of the coffee and cake!

Seasoned museum and gallery goers know that their visits depend on an appropriate supply of tea and cakes. You end up walking a long way in such places and refreshment is vital. I had been told to expect a magnificent setting for our lunch and...

Part of Leeds art gallery Very old building with atmospheric tiled and marble column interior. Good snacks and coffees.

Recently refurbished, this cafe is worth a stop whilst you are at the renovated Art Gallery. Coffees and cakes were good and sandwiches looked inviting - it gets busy so get there early for lunch....take some photos of the tiles!

The Tiled Hall is a uniquely lovely environment for a cafe and a real asset to Leeds. When we were there we had very tasty filled ciabattas (one veggie, one not) and some excellent home made lentil soup. Apparently the ciabattas and the (vegan) date...

After traipsing around the city and the galleries the Tiled Hall Cafe is a welcome retreat. The choice of food is comprehensive and the prices are good value. My tuna and sweet corn baked potato was delicious with a generous filling and a large serving...

This self service cafe is very popular because it is central, has the most wonderful original Victorian tiled decor and serves quality snacks and lunches. It is simply furnished and based on the sensible principle that the effort goes into the food and the cakes. This is far more comfortable than many of the cafes at grander National art galleries and it is popular with locals as well as visitors to the gallery.

Coffee was expensive for a simple black coffee. No milk alternatives for lactose intolerant/vegans. The lady behind the bar was emptying packets of pre baked cakes from a cash&carry; and putting them on show, clearly very cheap and nasty. Not much choice for vegans only one grey unappetising looking fruit tray bake. Packets of wholesale tortilla crisps laying around. The staff were indifferent, when our coffee was made no one announced it or said thanks - I had to guess that it was ready & I could take it! 2 Black coffees no frills came to £4.80 - really expensive for the quality! The whole cafe area is grimy and dusty, the plants are dusty, windows need cleaning, tables are wobbling and the whole place needs renovating. It is rubbish compared to other art gallery cafes such as Whitworth Art Gallery and Manchester Art Gallery. This place needs to keep up with the times and desperately needs someone else to take over and modernise! Get with the times guys! Other art gallery cafes are way ahead of this place in terms of what they offer. Go elsewhere!

This is a very special location with unique Victorian tiled walls and ceiling which gives an oriental feel to the place. A bit expensive for what you get (especially teas and coffees) and not a huge choice, but the food was tasty and freshly prepared. The cakes looked delicious and it was a huge effort not to indulge! Definitely worth a visit if you're down that end of town.

Hard to concentrate on the coffee and cake when surrounded by such an amazing room. The art gallery is also worth a look, especially the Leeds Tapestery.

A lovely coffee shop in a beautifully decorated room - a must see, and a great place to sit and have a drink

Beautiful decor, friendly staff and a relaxing place to catch up with friends. We didn't sample the food but the cakes range looked good.