Victoria Tearooms in Bradford

Terrible place, very rude staff. No choice. I got a toasted currant tea cake and it had a very long blonde hair on it. When I showed the girl assistant she just said “oh yes and took it off and walked off”! I was shocked and flabbergasted. No sorry, no take it away and replace. I was so shocked then my cup of tea arrived 10 minutes after the toasted currant tea cake. Horrible service and very curt. Certainly will not be going again. Very pricey for bad food, bad service and dark dingy place. AVOID AT ALL COSTS

My friend and I came across this after our walk around Shipley Glen and the canal. The cakes are lovely and the service great. Glad we found this place which is situated in the basement. Will definitely pop in again when in the area.

We call in here a couple of times a week. Usually order a hot sandwich each. Bread very good quality as is the bacon and sausage. Always served hot. Keep up the good work.

We came here for a late lunch after going to the park with friends, my son ordered the Victoria breakfast, and I had the vegetarian breakfast. The rooms for this delightful place are down some iron spiral stairs, and we were greated by the very friendly staff, and seated straight away. Our order was quickly taken, and the food was delivered in good time. And the food itself was lovely, everything was cooked to perfection, and of a good quality. The bacon on my sons plate was thick and tasty, and the sausages were a very good quality. And the eggs were perfectly dippy. The cost of the food was par for what we ordered. And we will definitely be going again. This place gets ten out of ten would recommend to a friend. Perfect for a quick bite with friends and family

Visited Victoria Tea rooms for a late lunch after we'd been to Salts Mills in the morning. Omelette and jacket potato very nice. Staff are friendly and helpful. All in all a good lunch.

Early morning Breakfast whilst waiting for the Salt Mills to open. Dining room very cold, food was plentiful and cooked well ... however all our toast came ready covered in a very greasy spread . For a little extra cost why oh why scrimp on butter.... or even give us a choice!

With spring in the air we decided to explore Saltaire. Before getting the train home we took a detour in the tearoom for a drink and a cake. We finally decided on a cream tea. It was delicious,warm home made scone, lashings of strawberry jam and a large helping of clotted cream. The scone itself was served warm so the only thing left to decide was jam before cream or cream before jam!!!

Nice ambiance, good cuppa friendly staff in a great location in the centre of a Saltaire with a nice range on the menu.

This cafe is just across the road from the Salts Mills. We popped in for a couple of coffees and some cake. Had to wait a long while between coffees and cakes arriving.Quite expensive.

We were in here today for lunch. We come in every time we visit Salts Mill and have always found it to have a good range of freshly cooked food, drinks and cakes. The service is welcoming without being obtrusive and the whole place is a little gem. We were particularly pleased today to find out it was the 5th anniversary of the lady taking the cafe on - she has made a success of it and we wish her every success in the future.

We found this place walking along in need of refreshment and enjoyed pie and peas and a cup of tea in pleasant surrounding staff were friendly.

Had an excellent breakfast here with my family. Had bacon sandwiches on fresh bread. Excellent value for money and the staff are very welcoming and friendly. The tea room sells hot pastries and bread too. I can certainly recommend this tea room.

We came for breakfast so it was quite but the staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was good and reasonably priced. Tearoom is situated below street level in what would have been the old bake house for the shop above, the old oven door is still in place and a nice focal point.

We found the iron spiral stair case a little difficult to navigate. The tea rooms were not what we expected from the name but it was clean and the service was prompt. We ordered tea and scones. Unfortunately one of them hadn't been cooked in the middle. we received an instant apology and a replacement. The tea was good.

We called in to this tea room for a couple of drinks. As soon as we enterted we were bluntly asked if we were ordering food. I replied that I did not know because we had not yet seen their menu. We were seated and reviewed their menu. When the waitress took our drinks order she asked if we wanted any food? When we said no she announced that she would have to ask if we could just have drinks. She came back and said that she could not just serve us with drinks so we left this tea house without having anything. The waitress was very abrupt and unfriendly. We found this very strange that a tea house would not just serve drinks!

We decided that we fancied a cuppa and cake to go, it was busy but we were served quickly and friendly. Strawberry tart and vanilla slice, both fresh and tasty never tried the savoury food but looked delicious

We visited on a rainy August day, and enjoyed a tasty and generously filled sandwich and a cup of tea. The service was very friendly and efficient. The Tearooms are very close to the railway station and Salts Mill.

Tempted in after a walk down the canal and river and through the woods, down the spiral staircase into the low lit cellar room. Very friendly waitress service. A good variety of cakes on offer and a good range of teas. Disappointed to be charged extra as our bill was less than £10, even though we were paying cash, and we weren't table blocking patrons who wished to spend more as the place was empty other than us.

Fantastic food served by outstanding, friendly staff, additionally drinks are superb made just right. Cosy atmosphere feel right at home. Could not complain, waitress was lovely, caring and kind.

We just dropped in for tea and teacakes. The place was empty - maybe the tricky iron spiral staircase down into the cafe puts people off. Definitely not a place for people with mobility problems. Service was quick and efficient. The tea was one of the best cuppas I've had in a long time - only tea bags (though you can get leaf tea at a higher cost) but a proper flavoursome brew. The teacakes were OK, but the thing I really object to is paying more for a tiny pot of jam. Come on, jam isn't the most expensive commodity and other cafes we go to in Saltaire serve jam as routine and complimentary. There were a variety of light meals and snacks available as well as a cabinet full of cakes.

Hot pork pie and mushy peas very average, uncooked scone grrrrr! This place is depressing as are the staff.

6日午後に訪問。この店は地下一階にあるのですが、気をつけて欲しいのは一階も同じようなカフェがありペストリーやパイを売っているのですが、全く別の店で、一階で見たパイを下では注文出来ない事です。そこで私達はキャロットケーキをいただきましたが美味しかったです。また紅茶にもこだわりがあり、ちゃんとしたリーフティをいただけるようです。

Popped into the tea rooms after walking around Salts Mill and Saltaire. We managed to find a table for two and ordered relatively easily. Unfortunately we had a long wait for our drinks and an even longer wait for the cakes that went with them, to the point that the drinks were almost finished. When a question was asked about how long the cakes would be a nonchalant reply along the lines of "well we are very busy..."was given; not my fault as a customer! This place could be so much better with more organisation and politer staff!

Terrible place. Very rude, unfriendly place. The place was nearly completely empty and I sat down at a table for four whilst waiting for my friends. Was asked to move to a table for two, even though the place was empty on what should have been a busy Saturday afternoon. Then a second member of staff asked me if I was just ordering coffee or food. I said possibly both but would wait for my friends to arrive. They very nastily and sharply declared I couldn't just order coffee. Then another teen came over to ask the same thing. Their customer service is zilch. The place upstairs is great food, friendly staff and nothing to do with the cafe downstairs.

Nice and quiet first thing on a Saturday, extremely yummy bacon barm, just the thing before hitting the Hockney's.

Having had a lovely walk around Salts Mill and Saltaire constantly being tempted by delicious smells of cooking we decided to have lunch. We selected the Victoria tearoom as the Village Bakery upstairs looked very nice and we assumed that it would be too.

I had a vegetable pasty and it was delicious. My friend ate a pastry and it was equally good. Definitely recommended.

Ok firstly the cakes are lovely and the location is great. However I can honestly say all but one of the staff are totally ignorant. Not a thank you from one of them. I've been back since and still as rude as hell. My wife went in last week unbeknown to me and couldn't wait to tell me about a cake shop she went to where the staff were obnoxious. I didn't even need to guess which one as I knew she was visiting the Hockney gallery that day.

Visited a couple of times when in Saltaire, or taking friends to see Salts Mill. Going downstairs reveals a few small tables and a simple menu. Food is always local and freshly made, The Polish style food on the specials board is always good to try (pierogi - polish dumplings - very good) and different from the norm.

This was just across the road from Salts Mill and next to the railway station. We popped in for a couple of coffees and a ginger cake. Bustling atmosphere as lots of locals pop in for takeaway coffees etc, which meant the door was open to the cold wind a lot. A few basic Formica tables upstairs, more room down in the cellar we are told. The display and price lists behind the counter look traditional and attractive (see pic), but we discovered these were the takeaway prices, and we paid rather more than expected for the pleasure of sitting inside, e.g. £2.75 for a latte.

When we are in the area once a year, a walk beside the canal, a feed of the ducks, a drop-in to the Hockney Collection and lunch in the tearooms is one of our must dos. Finding the place can be tricky, walk up from the mill on the right hand side of the road, watch out for the “Don’t tell Titus” bar, right next door is a baker, there is a sign that I’ve copied to the pictures, a little wrought iron spiral staircase that leads down to the tea rooms. There’s always a smile of greeting, excellent soup, great Yorkshire tea with a proper jug of hot water for topping up and, recently, a Polish special on the menu! Personally I love the pie and peas, try the mint sauce with it, it’s just yummy. My wife varies between the crumpets and the teacake, both just right. If I lived in the area I’d definitely be a patron, probably best I’m not since my expanding waistline might not stand it. Drop in, enjoy!

We visited on a Sunday for a full English and had the most delicious cooked breakfast - the sausage and bacon were especially good, and it was well presented and served with plenty of granary toast.The coffee is the best in Saltaire by far! We finished off with some carrot cake and coffee walnut cake, both also lovely.

My girlfriend and I were in Saltaire to visit the mill and fancied a spot of breakfast. This was the 1st place we seen that was serving breakfast so thought we'd give it a go. The staff were prompt and polite. The food was nice and the tea was plentiful . We were fascinated by all the old pics on the wall of the mills too.

I was eating some lunch in the bakery upstairs and like many people I'm sure I presumed this was all one business. I took my young son and my pregnant self down the spiral staircase to the toilet (or so I thought). Came out of the toilet to be confronted by 3 angry members of staff with their hands on their hips informing me very rudely that I was not to use their toilet. Absolutely disgusting behaviour. I understand I made the mistake but I'm sure I'm not the first, you do enter through one front door after all! I was shown a sign on the wall which I didn't see as I was too busy watching my footing on the narrow spiral staircase. I was made to feel like a villain in front of other diners. Maybe they are sick of telling people they are a separate business but there are ways in which to politely correct people's errors. I couldn't care less what the food is like I'm disgusted by this behaviour.

We always visit this cosy family friendly cafe when we visit Saltaire. The food and service is excellent and much preferred to the overpriced cafe in Salts Mill. Excellent and highly recommended.

On a wet Sunday we warmed ourselves with hot tea in the atmospheric Victoria Tearoom. The spiral stairs would be a problem if you have limited mobility but otherwise, this is a lovely spot. Food and drink are good prices and service is excellent.

Down an iron spiral staircase is tucked this wonderful little place. Still manages to be light and welcoming even though it's in the basement. I liked the idea of keeping the old oven door (assume this was once the kitchen of the bakery above) and the old pictures on the walls of the local area as it was in years gone are worth a look. The staff were friendly and the food well cooked. Liked the idea of the traditional English breakfast being replaced by a Polish one (didn't try it but sounded good). Waitress brought paper and crayons for the children on the next table so they seem keen to keep their customers happy. Would visit here again.

Enjoyed a lovely cup of tea with homemade scones, this afternoon. We had left it a bit late and some of the other cafes nearby had stopped serving. This little gem was still open and welcoming. Highly recommended.

The Salt Mill cafeteria was quite busy so we had a snack lunch here as my wife had been before. Good food and interesting interior little changed from earlier times.

Had an afternoon tea with my husband and it was a delight ! The Tea room is really cosy and well decorated. The waitresses were very friendly, informative and most attentive. The tea and cake selection was very varied, the sandwiches were very fresh and tasty, the highlight for me were the freshly baked scones. I'll be back again.

Interesting to read all the reviews for this little cafe as they are very mixed. Our (myself & two children, 8 & 9) experience, I have to say, was good. We called in mid-afternoon on a Thursday ~ service was quick & friendly & the fruit cake (served with Wensleydale cheese) I ordered was exceptionally good, as was the coffee. Really couldn't grumble about anything & we would definitely call in there again.

My husband and I called in for afternoon tea last Saturday. The café was spotlessly clean, as always and the cake was delicious but the portion size was stingy!

Dingy little place, small, noisy and seemed like there was no adult in sight -staff wise.

Popped in for a bite of lunch. Service was slow, the place is very small & overcrowded & the food itself was average. Not a great experience.

Having just had an interesting visit to Salts Mill, we were ready for that refreshing cuppa. We found it in this welcoming and friendly little café, enhanced by some lovely cakes. Well worth a visit.

Called here on Saturday morning - the surrounding attractions were very busy and unfortunately for us, we now know why, the tearooms were empty.

Arrived soaked and phone flat! Was directed to plug to charge phone and not pressured to order while waiting for friend to arrive. Was given choice of leaves or bag for tea and pot refilled. Even made my hot chocolate with half water at request. Managed to avoid the cake tempting as they all looked. Joined by one friend then another so was there several hours. Was very quiet when arrived but did fill up a lot but no pressure to vacate the table as suddenly loads of people arrived.

Called at very busy lunchtime.Seated downstairs which is very crowded, staff were putting 5 people on 4 seater tables which made things worse.Signs do warn you food freshly prepared so may be a wait.It was a long wait and we had to ask for our drinks as it was very warm. The ploughmans lunch and bacon sandwhich were fine. waitress service was pleasant.Restaurant was very clean .On way out discovered only one lady preparing all the meals so no wonder such a long wait. Nice but don't go if you are in a hurry.

Popped in for lunch after a walk around Saltaire. Food was disappointing - 2 cold jacket potatoes arrived before a long wait for pie and peas that seemed mass produced and bland. Cutlery wasn't brought to the table and felt cramped in corner of cafe. Wasn't expecting anything amazing but was expecting hot food and good service.

I often have visitors staying with me from around the world & Victoria Tea Rooms is a place I often take them to. The food is lovely (and sure home made) and the staff are very welcoming

Wanted to head somewhere in saltaire for a bite to eat for lunch and came across this beauty. When we went in really took us by surprise - a really cosy old style tearoom! We went for the high afternoon tea and it did not disappoint, very fresh bread, tasty lemon cake and a delicious scone. What was supposed to be a quick lunch ended up been an afternoon of drinking tea down there with lovely service.

Had lovely tea and buns sitting in Victoria n cafe great atmosphere enhanced our experience along wigh lovely fdiendly staff.

The Victoria Tearooms are located in a parade of shops in the centre of Saltaire close to the railway station and Salts Mills. We had an enjoyable lunch in the cosy basement which is accessed via an ironwork spiral staircase. There are also tables upstairs in space shared with the associated Confectioner's shop. Meals were chosen from a good value menu which includes an excellent 'soup and sandwich' deal. I enjoyed traditional pie and pies with the excellent pie being sourced from the Weegmann's Pork Shop in Otley. A recommended 'pit stop' if seeking a quick, appetising and good value snack/meal in Saltaire.

These tea rooms were inside the Victoria Hall and it was lovely after viewing the various items for sale in the Hall, just to be able to sit down in a pleasant setting and have a lovely cup of tea.

been to this several times before, but won't be going again. Waited ages to order and then for our coffee and cake, whilst others who ordered later were served. Eventually we were told they did not have any carrot cake left, so we chose something else. It was a long time before this arrived. The place is very noisy (stone floors and the chairs scrape the floor like fingernails on a blackboard) and the tables are so crammed in you. An barely move and it feels claustrophobic. Portion sizes are small for the price, better places and better value elsewhere.

Visited Saturday 15th November, with family. Good service and good food. Only had toastie and tea but they did what they do well. Keep up the good work.

The food was beautifully presented, the service levels were excellent too. All the staff were very courteous.

lovely little cafe, good home made and locally sorced food but acoustics mean that if a - ahem - noisy bunch come in, all you can hear is THEM, so you end up shouting to your own party…….and it all gets rather loud!! You are in the basement so it amplifies! But food etc very good,

The staff were lovely and welcoming, and went the extra mile to help us with our baby too. The food was nice, we had two of the cooked breakfasts, the locally sourced bacon and sausages were delicious. Would definitely visit again next time in Saltaire.

I live in Saltaire but had never visited the tea rooms. I would recommend here if you want a chilled out lunch...friendly staff!

Quick and efficient service. Good variety of teas and teacakes large and filling (and sufficient butter). A bit cramped when full.

lovely place friendly staff superb food made to a high standard.Coffee how you require it strong or weak nothing too much trouble a pleasure..Personal touch is there missing at so many other places....5 star plus

Called in as it was raining. It is a clean , warm and inviting place on viewing on entrance.

It's underneath the bakery. Lovely little tearooms, very reasonably priced - especially given that it's in a tourist location. Excellent tea and scones.

Much better than it looks for outside. Me and my pal had the best cooked breki EVER, don't be fooled by the small plates. We ate at 12 noon and didnt eat while 8 that night. The quality of the butchers bacon and totally amazing 'real' sausage was outstanding". The waitress (I think is the owner) was so nice and helpful. We were tempted to go into the 'posher' looking places, we would have been wrong. I live quite a few miles away but I will return! Thanks :-)

A little confusing as the business upstairs is apparently not connected. That said, excellent coffees were served downstairs with a full range of food. Worth a visit.

For breakfast, lunch or tea you won't go wrong here, we found this little gem nestling below some ornate wrought iron stairs. The Spam breakfast bap is a house speciality but then so is the full English and both delicious. The coffee is obviously a quality product, you also get a full range of teas, some I hadn't seen anywhere else.