Vanilla Bean in Kirklees

Best little cafe in the Colne Valley

What a lovely restaurant! So much more than a cafe. Staff really friendly and helpful. Even getting a bowl of water for the dog. The food is wonderful. I have been a few times. Today I had the land shank and it’s the best I have ever had with tasty veg and a delicious gravy ( but don’t say that to the chef as he says it a jus). Definitely worth a visit when walking the canal path

Beautiful vege breakfast. Excellent service.

Excellent food and service 🙌🏻 we'll be back

Always full, staff helpful to a tee and the food/beverages are always presented well and taste great!

Nice little coffee stop. Friendly staff.

Excellent service. Called in by chance and had breakfast, eggs benny and salmon. Perfectly cooked. Excellent coffee. Very dog friendly too.

Came here to cheer a friend up who was struggling with a few issues. Had a great time and the food was fabulous. The lady who served us (sorry I can't remember the name) was brilliant even if she did serve my friend an energy drink at breakfast ( that was funny)

Myself, and some family including 8 children came to vanilla bean 2 weeks back and had such a pleasant experience. We all had dinner, drinks and pudding and every single meal was lovely. My 11 year old niece had the lamb shank and she said she loved it. The lady that served us, I believe her name was Carol Was such a delight. She was so happy, lovely with the children and nothing was too much. I know the food plays a massive part in eating out but so does the staff. If I was to go to a restaurant and have rude staff it would make me not want to go back. Carol was so welcoming so thank you for that. I was Carol in a shop not long after going to vanilla bean and she recognised me from our outing to vanilla bean and again she was just so pleasant and lovely! I’d definitely say she’s a credit to this place. We will definitely be back. Thank you x

When busy very rushed went with relative to eat and drink lunch. We couldn't use stairs. We ask the gentleman if we could ask a couple sat on a table for 4 to split into table for 2 twos he said ask them if you want.... I think it would have been better for him to ask not us as customers... We managed the stairs my aunt have a knee replacement only 6 weeks before and myself rheumatoid arthritis. Only to be told by a lovely lady serving upstairs we could have used entrance from the street instead of stairs. No toilets upstairs so back down for loo and up again to drink second coffee. Then I had to go down for salt and pepper to find out they are back upstairs on a windowsill. I would go back the food is fabulous we spent £40 for two people couple of drinks two amazing baguettes and chips really fab sat upstairs put condiments on tables and toilet.... And use that door.

Walked in and was greeted by a server who was extremely rude. Looked my friend up and down and when she went for the alcoholic menu she stated ‘that’s the alcohol menu you’ll want the coffee one.’ Both me and my friend are 21 years of age and whilst she may have assumed we were underage it was extremely off putting. Not the service expected when walking in to a cafe

The soup of the day at Vanilla Bean is UNREAL!!! (10 Oct) Head there now for a carrot and orange soup, OMG! You will regret missing this! As always exceptional service and great vibe. Thank you

Staff are incredible, food is divine & just an overall amazing place to go for a bite to eat or a lovely coffee.

I used to be a regular a fair few years ago when I lived in the area, always used to have lovely food and coffee. I stopped by this weekend as I passed by to have a coffee. Was fairly disappointed in what I got. I pretty much just got a hot cup of milk. Perhaps the batista forgot to use new coffee grounds? Paid but felt bad about it. Café was clean and tidy and the seating is laid out well.

Stopped here to get out of the rain whilst walking around town Really nicely decorated smart cafe with fun wallpaper, with friendly staff I had a good latte (very strong coffee but very nice) And my wife had a good Biscoff and caramel milkshake (although I think it had ice cream in, it was so blended that it was runny, but still tasted very nice) Also got a lovely Jammie dodger blondie which tasted really good, and had a lovely texture Would definitely return here

Stopped here to get out of the rain whilst walking around town Really nicely decorated smart cafe with fun wallpaper, with friendly staff I had a good latte (very strong coffee but very nice) And my wife had a good Biscoff and caramel milkshake (although I think it had ice cream in, it was so blended that it was runny, but still tasted very nice) Also got a lovely Jammie dodger blondie which tasted really good, and had a lovely texture Would definitely return here

Lovely cafe bistro bar right in the center of town . I had an urgent meeting there, great venue for that , menu looks great but I just had a pint

Lovely atmosphere. Matt and his team are very helpful and friendly. Food is great! Well cooked and tasty. Good choice of food and drinks. Not cheap but worth every penny. 👌

Vanilla Bean is always our go to for breakfast or brunch when we are here. The atmosphere is proper village-like and everyone is so friendly. The food is just wonderful and the selection, whilst not overbearing, is everything you need. There is a full licensed bar as well as all your coffee and tea favorites. I wish Vanilla Bean was Stateside, but we will continue to visit each and every time we are in Blighty.

100% percent my favourite place to eat! Absolutely delicious food, friendly staff & a brilliant atmosphere! I had the Crispy Chicken burger with side of pulled pork fries and my partner had the Chicken caesar salad & Halloumi fries, finished off with some coffees and try bakes with ice-cream, really all 5* with such a wide variety to choose from. Thanks to the staff for making our date night a memorable one.

Lovely cafe/bar in the village close to the canal basin. Very friendly and the food was delicious

Lovely place Tasty affordable food Served with a ☺

Such a lovely place nestled in Slaithwaite. Food was delicious and the service was so friendly.

Just moved to the area a week ago, popped in for lunch, sharing platter. Excellent food, service really good. What made it was the team member who took our payment went into detail about various tapas evenings and discussed each dish. Really nice touch…. It will go our go to eatery

A very different and varied menu. My seafood platter was to die for. As for the staff they were really chatty, friendly and involved. Made for a much better restaurant experience. ....And......then a surprise birthday cake for TWO 80th birthdays.

Great menu and nice food. Dog friendly too.

Just wanted to say thank you. We booked a table for 5 adults, just before you started your Father's Day Sunday Roast offering, so the cafe was very busy, the staff rushed off their feet and I would imagine the kitchen were frantic as they prepped for roast dinners whilst still serving breakfasts and brunch. Lovely, friendly, chatty chap in chef's whites seated and served us (owner?manager?) and was patient, funny and helpful throughout (we had a double-set of Dads plus a 40th birthday to celebrate so were rather scatty and disorganised). All the waiting staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful and it was a pleasure to be in such a nice atmosphere. Food took a while to come, as you would expect at such a busy time, but was so well worth the wait! It was all hot, super fresh, well presented and lovely quality. We had ordered 2 enormous breakfasts (maybe a 'mega' and a 'vb'), a crispy bacon sarnie (actual crispy bacon!), eggs royale and a bacon and scrambled egg bagel. The sausages and black pud on the breakfasts were exceptionally good but all the food was really really tasty. Our coffees and drinks were fast and well made too. One of the waitresses mentioned the tapas evenings the cafe offers (Thursday-Saturday?) and brought a menu for us to peruse, offering great advise and suggestions and pointing out that there is a 20% discount off bills on certain days (!!!WOW!) Menu looks amazing, reckon we'll be back for THAT! I've been before and been delighted by the service and quality food, but this time I really wanted to offer thanks for a lovely Sunday celebration. All the very best Guys! xx

Fabulous place to grab a coffee or a lovely lunch/ meal. The service and food is of a very high quality ; it may cost a few pennies more, but comparable to other such establishments, Vanilla Bean is a cut above . You can eat inside or outside in the small courtyard, where dogs are welcomed. Absolutely love it here. FIRST CLASS

Every time I call in, the staff are always very friendly and it has a good vibe

Onestamente non ci vedo niente di speciale va bene per un pranzo veloce senza pretese i piatti sono un pò "pesanti" per un Italiano diciamo che non puoi fare un pranzo leggere con una semplice insalata se non condita con super salse o altro nel pieno stile Inglese La pulizia direi che lascia un pò a desiderare ma anche questo è sempre nel loro stile Da andarci solo se si è costretti e si è già in paese

Every Saturday, my brother and I take our dad, who has Alzheimer's, to this wonderful restaurant. Matthew, the owner, is a true family man and makes each visit a personal and comforting experience. The young staff are fantastic, always accommodating us with the utmost care and professionalism. They've been trained exceptionally well. The food is gorgeous, consistently exceeding our expectations. This place has become a cherished part of our weekly routine, thanks to the outstanding caring service and delicious meals.

Excellent, best omelette I've ever had! Sat outside in the sun. Everything including staff perfect. If I was to make one tiny negative it was the loo, however this in no way would stop me from coming again! bit of a queue, but very clean, separated baby change area would be better.

Lovely place. Great friendly, accommodating chef.

Booked a table for Sunday lunch a fantastic menu choice for all the family service was exceptional meals were freshly cooked and we loved them all. Finishing with a baked Alaska and a cheese cake to die for. Unhurried, a relaxing meal, highly recommend this place.

Absolutely delicious breakfast, opted to change some items which wasn't a problem for them. All fresh with great quality produce. Really friendly service with a smile. The chap who served our breakfast and possibly cooked it then continued to serve when it got a little busier and was so cheerful. It really was refreshing and made me proud to be Northern to be honest! We was only passing through and we like to support local businesses so thank you for a lovely experience and creating a welcoming atmosphere for all. Keep doing what you! Would recommend!

Had a couple drinks here one afternoon. Friendly staff with good service. There's a few tables outside to sit in the sun and people watch. Our only criticism would be that there is only one shared toilet.

What a lovely cafe so friendly and welcoming. We had the most amazing food- crispy beef Asian noodle salad and chicken Caesar salad followed by very good coffee. We had been on a long walk with our dog and it was great to be able to eat indoors with him. The service and food was 5 star . Look forward to our next visit . Highly recommended

Good food. Great service, staff friendly & efficient

My wife and I booked the Vanilla Bean having heard good things about the place and we were not disappointed, we had a Sunday lunch and agreed it was the best we had tasted, everything from the 3 giant roasties, the Yorkshire pudding was cooked to perfection, and it was nice not to have to order and pay extra for cauliflower cheese which was delicious. The staff were brilliant and full of information and if you had room for dessert the lemon cheesecake was amazing. We will be back to taste from a very exciting looking menu

First time eating here for lunch and we weren’t disappointed, top quality food well prepared and served by very friendly staff,will definitely eat here again soon. As recommended by Michael Owen 😉

Great place to stop of on bike ride and re charge the batteries

Great breakfast with excellent service

Staff are friendly and make you feel most welcome. My husband and I both had a full breakfast which was delicious and filling - the sausages are huge and the butter was gorgeous! The dinner menu looks superb and we will be back to sample it.

Booked last minute for a party of ten there was actually 11 of us, they were very accommodating, the food and service was excellent and presented really well. Everyone in the party was very pleased and had a lovely relaxing time.

It was brilliant here, we originally went in as two adults and a baby on a really busy saturday, we had a small wait and Carol got us a perfect table with a high chair all of the staff were so so helpful and interacted with us and checked on us we then sat down and asked if they could find us a table of four adults with a baby as we had two more joining us, which they easily sorted thank you again to Carol - she was brilliant and kept us constantly updated the food was lovely with recommendations from staff, everyone was really friendly and helpful - we’re not local to the area but would be back!! highly recommend for all occasions for any groups!

Home from home. Food excellent, staff more than excellent and a lovely atmosphere.

Excellent food, service and attentive staff. This was our first visit for a meal, but it won't be our last! Highly recommended.

Food is always incredible. Staff are amazing! All very friendly and welcoming. Perfect place for a meal, lunch or just a coffee. Cannot recommend it enough.

I was in Slaithwaite for work and wanted to try a local café. I thought Vanilla Bean appeared to be a nice place. However the ingredients were subpar although I could see effort had gone into preparing them. The coffee again was well prepared but tasted like poor quality beans for the price. It tasted like Greggs coffee. It's a shame because it could've been so much better.

An extensive menu. Good choice and something for everyone. A great place to meet and greet 🥇

Lovely cafe with delicious food, efficient service and a nice atmosphere. Dog friendly. It's worth noting there's a few tables benefiting from SSE aspect so a good place to visit on a sunny day to recharge. The coffee is delicious and right off the bat you are asked to choose between a single or a double shot to get it as strong as you like. Eggs were runny where they should be, bacon's fat was rendered and hashbrowns were not soaking wet from oil. There's a couple of free parking lots nearby which makes it quite a convenient spot.

Nicely decorated, clean and warm friendly staff. Visited on a busy Saturday morning/lunch. Asked for something not on the menu (yes I’m one of those people lol) and they was more than happy to make it for me. I wasn’t there long. A vanilla latte and a bacon and egg mayo on a brown tea cake. There was loads of bacon in it so I was well happy. I always feel bad not tipping when it’s deserved but I never have cash anymore. I’d happily go back when I’m next in the village.

Lovely dog-friendly café that we happened across on a day out. I had the Yorkshire pudding wrap and my husband had the chicken Caesar salad, and our pups shared a sausage. Everything was delicious, and the portions were enormous. It took both of us, plus some dog assistance, to get through my chips and half the wrap. Staff was quite friendly. Highly recommended, looking forward to going back!

Went in early Sunday afternoon with my wife and son, even though it was busy, a table was found for us. The service was great, friendly staff. We each had a hot drink, I had the hot beef sandwich, wife had the BLT, son had pie of the day, all were delicious. Definitely worth a visit.

Vanilla Bean - you're great - but I beg you, please consult some vegetarians about your vegetarian offer. NO ONE wants a mushroom in a teacake. It's an insult. Yes, it's become a popular fad to fob us off with portobello mushrooms and, let me tell you, it's not because vegetarians want them - it's because its easy and cheap for restuarants to make 'em. See also: "vegetarian sausages" made out of mashed potatoes, peas and carrots. "Veggie Footlong" HAHAHAHAHAHA. Where's the protein? ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL US??? Please review your veggie offer. I cannot eat at your cafe anymore. Vegetarians need protein too.

Stopped for brunch on a wet January day and we were really impressed by the quality of the food and great service. The cafe was busy -and seemed to have a lot of local customers which is testament to how good it is as there is a lot of competition. (I was amazed at how many cafes or coffee shops there are in Slaithwaite now, compared to when I lived there in the 1990s!)

We visit this place a couple times a month and are always welcomed by lovely staff, the food never fails to impress. Looking forward to next year's outings

Tried to call in for breakfast. Didn’t realise you had to have a reservation for breakfast?? Despite there being 3 empty tables (not marked as ‘reserved’ I may add) the member of staff we encountered kept repeating that we had to hold on before she decided whether we could be catered for. A couple on a small table spoke out to say they were leaving and we could have their table and other customers reminded her that there was an upstairs. But, alas she couldn’t seem to accommodate two extra people. We were made to feel that we were in the wrong for wanting to provide custom to this establishment and actually pay for this service! We are not from the area and so may have just encountered her on a bad day but will definitely NOT be wanting to provide any support to a place that does not appreciate customers when we visit family again. No company in these times should be turning away customers or making them feel embarrassed. By the way, we came out, walked a few doors down and had a lovely breakfast after being greeted by a lovely girl at the counter with a smile on her face…

We held a birthday party here for about 40 people. It was a brilliant night, and Matt and Charlotte couldn’t have been more helpful in getting everything just right. Our daughter has coeliac and so all the food for the buffet was gluten free. There was a huge choice and many people commented on how good the food was without even realising it was all GF. We eat here frequently and it’s always really good. To do that for 40 was excellent and was very reasonably priced. Can’t say thank you enough.

Few of us had tapas which were gorgeous - very flavourful and good sizes. The hanging chicken kebab a bit dry, chocolate milkshake was lacking too. Staff super lovely

I'll keep this short, but simply put: Cosy Venue Delicious Food Wonderful Staff Do go, you will not regret it. I recommend the Eggs Benny 👌

Very nice coffee, top quality spirits if you want alcohol. My friends food looked amazing, my only regret from the visit was not being hungry enough to try some of the delicious menu.

Average food and service, with prices a little higher than I’d expect.

Really nice coffee friendly staff. Our dog mafe welcome too

I ordered a club sandwich expecting bread cut into a triangle with some kind of skewer through it. It didn't come like that. It came in a tea cake. I felt like I was eating something from the fish and chip shop. Very disappointing

Very friendly staff and the coffee was nice..cake was a little dry for my liking

Spot on food and coffee, though as per a few other reviews, they are a popular place, so when its busy, service is a little slow - so go early!

Absolutely fantastic catch up with previous friend/ work colleagues. Tapas to die for, shared a meat and cheese board to start. Fabulous venue, atmosphere, staff, delicious food, amazing cocktails, perfect ambience, totally chilled, highly, absolutely recommend!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

What an absolutely charming place. Small enough to feel intimate but not in the least cramped. The staff are super friendly and attentive, management really do have the ratio of staff to customers spot on. The food was amazing. We had a selection of tapas, about 8-9 dishes, between four of us. Each dish delicious, and generous for tapas. They serve a good selection of drinks and cocktails too. The prices are very good. I would have paid more for the good cuisine we received. There’s a car park just opposite too. Can’t wait to go back.

Vanilla Bean is on our old mans lunching village circuit. Aways, friendly and good food and atmosphere. We'll be back 😎

Lovely place for a light lunch with friends.

Lovely spot for food, breakfast, or lunch. The service was excellent 👌🏾. Faultless.

Fantastic best Sunday dinner in a long time and pizza 🍕 on a Saturday is top notch 👌 n8ce beers and wine and I just love garlic and if you ask for lots you get lots We love the bean 💕

I visited Vanilla Bean today. Our last visit just over 3 years ago didn’t go well and we left before we could be served due to the rudeness of the owner. I have purposely not returned because of how we were treated but today I thought we would go. What a difference….. Staff were lovely and greeted us as we arrived and sat down. Food was delicious had a sharing board. This is want I expected as there are always good reviews. I will be back let’s hope we get the same quality

Lovely food, wine friendly service. The salad I ordered was delicious and the loaded fries were good too. Nice atmosphere and the chef also asked us how our meal was.

Came for my birthday brunch...and it was lovely!! I've eaten here a few times and enjoyed it everytime.

Had tapas here and the food was delicious! Service was great. Would definitely go again and I would recommend.

Nice food, beers. Outdoor tables if weather good.

Went here for an evening meal on a Friday evening, we were lucky they squeezed us in as we both had the hanging kebabs, I had chicken and my husband had steak and prawn, they were delicious, we have also had tapas here previously which was lovely so will definitely be returning

Superb food. Go regular for ice-cream and coffees, but we also book there for family meals as the food is fantastic

Always a pleasure eating and having a coffee here. Matt and his staff are lovely, as are the surroundings

Lovely place. Sat upstairs. No waiting for a table. But if a wait for food, but it was delicious when served. Will definately return.

Great place to stop for breakfast. Good service. Great coffee. Food well presented. Nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

Went to Vanilla Bean on the off chance of getting a full English cooked breakfast, first time in Slaithwaite so was unsure of what was open, most Cafes in the area didn’t open till 10am, I must say we were all pleasantly surprised, the staff was so accommodating and the breakfast was absolutely amazing, we sat outside in an area to put our bikes with just one small shower of rain, the place was very busy and we could see why, definitely recommend 💪🙌🚴

Fantastic service, outstanding breakfast, managed to get an outside table with on a sunny Sunday morning, the patio area is a real sun trap when it's shining,. The breakfast was superb along with the coffees and teas, came with 3 friends new to VB and they'll all be returning!

Mac and Cheese delicious. We were welcomed by staff and received a great service. Can't wait to go back.

Good selection of tapas (other food is available too) some traditional and some more modern dishes. Ours was delicious! Dessert selection was limited to cakes (hence 4 stars for food, shame I can't give 4½ stars) but was still delicious!

Visited with my friend and my son for some lunch on a hot midweek day. The food and service was really good. Would definitely return here. They are so welcoming to children.

Best vegetarian sausages ever tasted. these stood out above others I have ever had before. Shows care has been put into the recipe.

Fresh and flavourful ice creams. Strong recommendation here 🦾🦾

Excellent brunch here with friends. The french toast was amazing and huge! Great service, friendly staff and good value. Will definitely return.

Called in with friends for brunch. Varied menu, good service & the coffee is excellent! Will definitely return when next in the area.

I Would highly recommend a visit to vanilla bean for food if you are in the area even if just for a coffee and treat! There is Lots of space for customers and plenty of space for high chairs around the tables. The food is delicious and the staff are warm, welcoming and can’t do enough for you. The brisket / chillie Mac and cheese is amazing! Great portion sizes for meals and plenty of options for littles ones to eat. Did I also mention it’s dog friendly?!

Good service, had a great bacon and egg butty, staff very helpful, the cafe is nice and clean

We have been going to vanilla bean often since having our twins. As a new mum it’s hard to find somewhere that feels calm, comfortable and welcoming when you have young children. They can’t do enough for you and the food is delicious. Would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area even for a coffee and a treat! There is Lots of space for customers downstairs and upstairs!

Fantastic breakfast, really recommend Coffee's great aswell, staff really friendly and very helpful

We went for Sunday lunch the vanilla bean we pre booked and when we arrived it was busy we were welcomed by the friendly staff who showed us to our table and gave us the menus we had a good look through and decided we were going to go with the Sunday lunch we took the offer of 3 courses the friendly waiter who came over to take our order went through the menu and told us what the soup was for the Sunday lunch menu and what the roast of the day was we gave our order for the soup roast pork and sticky toffee pudding The soup was amazing full of flavour well presented and served with lovely soft warm bread and butter we receive ld a check back to make sure everything was perfect and it was amazing second course we ordered the roast pork out it came with all the trimmings and the biggest Yorkie pud I’ve seen around lovely roasted potato’s and the best veg around we received another check back to make sure all food was to the standard and once again it hit the spot it was amazing last but not least the stp this was amazing best stp I’ve had in along time the Sunday lunch menu is a massive 10/10 for me fantastic value for money would definitely recommend this Fantastic meal served by fantastic staff who catered to all of our needs will definitely be returning give this play a visit you won’t be disappointed it’s amazing and fantastic

Never had a bad experience here always been a first class experience and nothing has ever been too much. The staff are amazing so polite. One thing I love about this place you’re not hounded by staff! It’s a lovely environment rustic and just the place! We have been a few times lately and cannot say anything bad about this place! Oh and to top it all off food is amazing! We will be back!

Terrible food, ordered a Brie and cranberry sandwich, it came in a cheap white bap with the smallest amount of Brie, that and a dollop of slaw and garnish was just over £10! I felt robbed. Chips were extra at £4.50 and were nice, my...

Very overpriced and not that great coffee not good either waitresses was nice untill we walked out without ordering then was loudly sarcastic