The Best Cafes in Esholt, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Heard about this place through a friend. Paid a visit today for brunch. Absolutely amazing food, made in house and you can tell by how fresh and amazing it is. Would recommend the Nutella latte not sure how they made it but it’s the best thing ever. Can’t wait to sample the whole menu, will definitely be back again. Staff were very friendly. The owner was very helpful with suggesting options and had a good conversation. Really nice atmosphere too, cosy and calm. Free parking at the back too. Will definitely be back!

We ordered Strada special large breakfast, large French toast with a kids meal and a milky chai latte. Their breakfast definitely has a special touch. The sausage is very nice, a hand made taste, not the standard sausages you find in other cafes. The diced potatoes are very tasty and the eggs had some green seasoning ontop which was really tasty. I like the uniqueness of the breakfast it’s not a standard full English it’s definitely got a special touch. Got to give credit to the owner, never seen a cafe where the owner himself makes sure your food is good and comes to speak to you.

First time visit to Strada and it was absolutely EPIC!. We had the Strada Breakfast and Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich with Fresh Juice and Strada Latte. The main man know exactly what he's doing and is such a lovely pleasant man as is the staff. The ingredients are fresh and genuine, the cooking is perfect and the overall enjoyment is just simply beautiful. The atmosphere is homely which is a bonus. Take a trip to Strada and simply enjoy unique foods and excellent service which is something we dont see often. Highly recommend the philly cheese steak (the meat is on a different level). Many thanks to all, see you again.

Amazing food and great coffee, I’d honestly say one of the best brunches/lunchs I’ve had. You can tell the owner is passionate about the food and this really comes through. I had the ultimate philly cheesesteak, nicely spiced beef and cheese, potatoes were perfect and the sauces were amazing. My wife had the South African Breakfast, the sausages were delicious and unique definitely a must try!

My go-to spot in Leeds for a coffee! Had one of the best sandwiches ever here and there's always a really chilled out atmosphere where I can work or just pop in for a coffee and cake. Staff are super friendly and make you feel right at home!!

Excellent food and drinks, the service was exceptional, the only thing to improve would be to have the drinks a bit hotter.

Best coffee in the city, so grateful it’s now become our new local. Lovely staff, the BEST coffee beans, drinks and coffee art around, and it’s so peaceful.

Absolutely wonderful addition to Guiseley and the wider area. Outstanding coffee (with interesting roasts that change regularly), brewed by the two friendliest guys who really care about their customers and coffee (and the local community). Cakes, sandwiches etc either made on site or from Moin Moin, so what is not to love. I’m a regular for a long black.

Ordered a take out piece of carrot cake and it was delicious! Light and moist cake and beautifully smooth frosting complimented the cake perfectly. Only took one star off for atmosphere as there was only me in at that point so couldn't honestly comment on it, but the staff were very friendly.

Love this place. Cakes are absolutely beautiful, freshly made in house and the coffee is the best in Guiseley.

My husband I had a really enjoyable lunch at Bramble Bakehouse. Lovely warm welcome and a real community and family feel to the place. We had the Greek and Mediterranean salads (pictured) which were delicious, very fresh and generous portions. We followed up with slices of sensational cake - there were so many to choose from we had to take some home with us. Highly recommended, we enjoyed sitting in but plenty of people were popping in for takeaway coffee and cake too. We’ll be back!

My husband & I went for the first time a couple of weeks ago. FABULOUS! After a lovely warm welcome we chose the sharing platter. WOW! Everything and more & very fresh & scrumptious, with copious amounts of tea served in China cups. Quirky setting & warm friendly atmosphere. So good we're going with my son 2day. Thank you.. looking forward to seeing you all again 😀 Liz & Clive Robinson

An excellent cafe hidden down a side street on the border of Shipley and Saltaire with a yoga studio underneath. The food is all vegan. We ordered a mezze platter and as all the food was prepared on site and fresh it wasn't the cheapest, but totally worth it. We enjoyed every type of food in the platter and some items were outstanding. Will absolutely be going again. Only criticisms would be to rethink the drink choices a bit and possibly the seating as I can imagine some people may prefer cosy tables for two rather than larger tables. Accessible with a lift. Wish I'd had a piece of the cake!

The service was outstanding! Catered for my mum who is vegan but also has black pepper allergy which meant they created her a bespoke meal. Food was very nice and whilst I’m not personally vegan I thoroughly enjoyed! Full of flavour, colourful and beautifully presented! Thank you for being so patient!

We’ve visited twice In the last two weeks which speaks for itself really. A beautiful, welcoming cafe with a fantastic vegan menu, that also caters for gf diets. There’s a really nice range of small plates, bigger meals and sharing plates. The coffee is excellent. Dogs are welcome, and our last visit was with a 5 month old baby who was also made to feel very welcome.

Amazing vegan food which is a short walk from all the touristy stuff to see. Dog friendly and yoga too. Especially recommend the Koran loaded fries!

Would highly recommend this cafe to anyone. Everything can be done gluten free and more gluten free cakes than you can imagine! Lovely outdoor seating area, very dog and child friendly. If you haven't been already, go soon!

What a little gem!! My Sister had raved about this little tearoom, so when she invited me for lunch today, I couldn't wait to go. The owner and staff were incredible; very chatty but not overbearing, knowledgeable about the teas and food they serve and very efficient & polite. I had the breakfast tea and the toasted beef, onion and chutney sandwich, followed by a slice of the most delicious cake. Everything was made to order and honestly, I have never had beef as tender in a sandwich before, it literally melted in my mouth. The homemade chutney was stunning and even the side salad had a beautiful dressing on it. I will most definitely be back again soon, the entire visit was so nice and I'm extremely happy to be supporting another well deserving local business

Maggies is just brilliant! As a vegetarian coeliac I feel so safe and well catered for! All the cakes are gluten free as standard and delicious, most (if not all) of the mains can be made gluten free and the gf bread is honestly better than the normal bread I remember! Just been for afternoon tea and incredible! Thanks Maggie et al 😘

We had a wonderful festive afternoon tea at Maggie’s. The food was delicious, the Maggie’s team were brilliant, we were well looked after. We will definitely be back for another afternoon tea. Thanks Maggie's.

A group of us had the Christmas afternoon tea. All really liked the festive drinks, soup starter, different sandwiches and dessert options. Very generous and delicious slices of cake. Been twice in two months for lunch and the food and service is great.

What a great place! I had the "half" afternoon tea which at £10 was great value. Lovely egg mayonnaise sandwiches on delicious bread, very tasty homemade tomato soup and the best chocolate cake I have had for some time. With tea included and a warm welcome and friendly staff. Quirky decor and nice atmosphere. Would strongly recommend!

Bit of a problem....once we had the scones from here we cannot eat scones from anywhere else!!! Best scones for miles around and lovely staff always happy to help/assist. I love the decor/ambience but admittedly I have been in the antiques trade for over 30 years and love the Art Deco Period. We discovered this little gem in 2018 and have been numerous times including with a disabled friend and the owner bent over backwards to assist with access. We usually come in small groups but we have booked up to 12 and as long as you book in advance and discuss your requirements then there should not be any issues. We always manage to find parking and the selection of other desserts/food has never been a disappointment. Looking forward to coming again soon!

Went in with the family for lunch. Super friendly staff, really made us feel welcome. The food was great and really cheap. We’ll definitely be going back.

A wonderful place. The food and staff are amazing - highly recommended!

Definitely the best breakfast around. The food was delicious and hot. Very nice atmosphere. You have to try tge MILKSHAKE! 😋

Lovely family always friendly, attentive and food is always on point. Would recommend to anyone. best caffe around 👍

Lovely cafe with friendly atmosphere, food options are delicious and enjoyed by all visiting our office. They also offer a gluten free breakfast option and daily specials.

Drove past and was caught by the quirky design of the bakery, we were greeted by welcoming staff and seated inside. It is quite cosy with few tables. The service was excellent, really polite and patient staff. We ordered breakfast which was lovely and beautifully presented. I do feel some of their items (salads/coleslaw) etc are just picked and served from Aldi across the road but nevertheless the food did deliver on taste. The only let down was the desserts/baking. Ordered a brownie which was dry and stiff and clearly been left out for days. I didn't want to complain and spoil an afternoon so left it to the side. The menu for treats is far too clunked; it should be reduced and focus on top quality, tasting treats. That being said I would return again but would avoid anything sweet. Parking is also a nightmare but I appreciate the bakery has no control over that. Whilst we were there, people were in and out. Clearly popular and I can see why.

Wow what a lovely bakery , polite & friendly staff . The food is exceptional, artisan breads , pastries, cakes , pies and so much more …. I took away this Cheese & Chilli bread & a crunchie brownie- Delicious!

Myself and my family friends came on Monday for the afternoon tea and let me say it was lovely, it was very filling I had to take a box home with me 🍰 I would 100% come back I just wish there was an option of plain scones but the lady happily swapped it for a piece of Victoria sponge. Nothing was too much hassle and it was very nice thank you for a lovely first experience I will definitely return.

Firstly, I love the fact that the place was called Idle Lounge, definitely wasn't idle with the service. Always down to eat a Full English wherever I go and I must say it went down really well. The lady at the till was very welcoming and served me with a smile which was sweet.

Great coffee shop in the heart of Idle village. Good food served by friendly staff. Best coffee around! :)

Staff always polite and friendly. Food is always well cooked and if any small alterations to menu items always done without issue. Our fav Friday lunch spot.