Top Cafes in Ilkley, West yorkshire
Galo's kitchen
1A Railway Rd, Ilkley LS29 8HQ, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01943 816400
Rating: 4.8 (187) Price Level:
Beautiful little Italian restaurant in Ilkley. Great wine list, and we enjoyed glasses of the Italian Soave. Staff were friendly, and there was a lot of delicious dishes to choose from on the menu! We opted for the calamari and zucchini fritti and the mussels starter, followed by steak, and a seafood pasta. Seafood was good in quantity and size, fresh and flavoursome. The 2- or 3-course set menu is very good value.
Rating: 5 / 5
Having worked in restaurants (Italians) for past few years of my life I can confirm this place is by far best Italian food I have seen eaten and purchased!! 10/10 quality 10/10 service CRAZY reasonable prices!! Bravo !! Also would recommend adding option to tip on card for when people done have cash :) you guys deserve it :) other wise you can leave cash :)
Rating: 5 / 5
My meal was flipping marvellous. Owner, when you read this can you comment on where you got your chairs from as they were usually comfy and I'd like some for my kitchen. Antipasti platter to share, so a selection of meats, olives and breads. Fabulous, what is not to like. Could have eaten that on my own it was so delicious. Carbonara. Yes I know it is very 90s, bit I happen to like it and it was cooked UK style to perfection. Home made tiramasu. Perfect. I don't give many eateries 5 star and this hit that balance between excellent service, a reasonable price FOR the quality of food. It is not cheap but it is proportionate for the quality of the food. This is my 3rd visit and won't be my last. Parking available nearby. Wheelchair accessible. All diets catered for. Ps I have just hit 8.8 million views. Very pleased with myself.
Rating: 5 / 5
Went with some friends and we all had a fantastic time! The food was amazing and ws couldn't have asked for a better service! I highly recommend going!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Takeout
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
- Greggs - 34m away
- Boyes - 15m away
- Costa Coffee Ilkley - 26m away
- The Crescent Hotel - 74m away
- M&S Simply Food - 75m away
Emporio Italia
7 Railway Rd, Ilkley LS29 8HQ, UK | Italian Restaurant P: 01943 608797
Rating: 4.9 (311) Price Level:
This place is sensational. Authentic Italian dining experience. It’s super cosy and the food is quite simply fantastic. The owner and chef Luigi comes out in to the restaurant and talks you through his menu, it’s a really special touch. Service is great, front of house team are really knowledgable and very friendly. Need to make sure you book in advance as it’s really popular and rightly so.
Rating: 5 / 5
Never disappoints , superbly cooked seasonal Italian food cooked with love and care. Fantastic attentive service and a charming and genuine independent restaurant.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice, friendly environment. Great authentic Italian food. Chef explains what is on the menu. Def recommended to eat.
Rating: 5 / 5
Brilliant lunch. A great bit of theatre with chef describing the menu in great detail to all the diners. Food was freshly cooked and absolutely wonderful. The staff were very friendly and pleasant, a credit to the restaurant. I cannot fault the whole experience. Well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed.
Rating: 5 / 5
By far the best authentic Italian restaurant for miles! Wonderful food, fabulous service and a really special atmosphere. This small but perfectly formed restaurant is such a treat and superb value for money. The Genovese pasta was beyond delicious and I’m still thinking about the salted caramel dark chocolate torte. Food so good, I didn’t want it to end! Luigi and Sam continue to create real magic here and we’ll be back very soon!
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Nearby Landmarks:
- Boyes - 29m away
- M&S Simply Food - 59m away
- Costa Coffee Ilkley - 68m away
- Ilkley Railway Station - 59m away
- Clip ‘n Climb ILKLEY - 67m away
Top Cats Cafe
109 Leeds Rd, Ilkley LS29 8EG, UK | Cafe P: 07951 485285
Rating: 5 (7) Price Level:
Love TCs Proper tradesman's café, always friendly and good food
Rating: 5 / 5
Rating: 5 / 5
It's the best cafe in the UK 😁
Rating: 5 / 5
you could not get any better always welcome you with open arms , and friendliness , food is brill always have the big breakfast we come from ripon , the best cafe we have ever experiencend
Rating: 5 / 5
The best by far sometimes get a sandwich even when I’ve got a pack lunch , worth stopping
Features:
- Dine-In
- Coffee
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Midgleys - 9m away
- Booths, Ilkley - 216m away
- Tesco Superstore - 490m away
- Airedale Motor Company Ltd - 416m away
- Ilkley Taxis 24/7 - 129m away
Ilkley Moor Cow & Calf Rocks
Hangingstone Rd, Ilkley LS29 8BT, UK | Historical Landmark P: Not available
Rating: 4.8 (1294) Price Level:
Boxing day stroll over Ilkley Moors, was quite busy but still beautiful.
Rating: 5 / 5
It was a fun adventurous walk up the hill through the ferns, to get to rock formations, I hung out there. Went further through the violet heather. It was a real delight for a Londoner to see all this beauty in England, once I reach the apex of the Moors. Stunning views of IIkley and beyond. Seeing 360 ° view of the Moors was out of this world. The sky was beautiful, blue with some fluffy clouds and the sun was out. I felt like I was on top of the world. The wind was blowing adding a more dramatic and dynamic experience for me.
Rating: 5 / 5
Fairly easy walk - clear path which is well maintained, a place to park too, beautiful views and easy to continue walking on from as there are signs to point to different view points/places of interest
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic place for the family and your dogs. Interesting stone carvings on the rocks. Be careful though uneven underfoot. Great view over Ilkley. parking is limited but if you don't mind a walk you will find a space.
Rating: 5 / 5
Stunning views, several hundred year old graffiti and a cafe and pub at the bottom of the hill. Amazing.
Features:
- Good for Children
Accessibility Features:
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- Cow & Calf Rock Cafe - 156m away
- Ilkley Moor - 164m away
- The Cow And Calf - 400m away
- Cow & Calf Rock Climbing - 202m away
- Ilkley Moor car park - 188m away
La Stazione
3 Station Rd, Ilkley LS29 8HF, UK | Coffee Shop P: 01943 605877
Rating: 4.8 (373) Price Level:
A friendly, neighbourhood sort of cafe. Really friendly service, like joining your neighbours at a courtyard, though it's right by station and main road in town centre. Food is average, nothing special but doesn't mean it's bad, it's like simple home cooked meal.
Rating: 5 / 5
My favourite part of my early morning routine.Nice walk with some music followed by a tea and bacon sandwich.(And a coffee takeaway for the wife),great people and extremely friendly atmosphere.10/10 🙌
Rating: 5 / 5
I'm new to this area, was visiting local doctors who gave me some pretty bad health news... I wanted to go home but stopped by for a quick coffee and bite to eat... the staff where so welcoming, and I don't just mean, hi and a smile, I mean really welcoming, really cared about your morning, service with not just a smile, but a laugh and banter... it was so refreshing to watch in this day an age of automation and tech... they proper lifted my spirit, made me realise it's not all that bad... and the coffee and tea cake was bloody awesome. Thank you so much for making me feel good!
Rating: 5 / 5
We just love this place! Great atmosphere lovely food and staff always very friendly. I particularly love the spicy tomato and lentil soup… thanks guys. Happy Christmas!
Rating: 5 / 5
Fantastic place Great atmosphere Great service Great food and drink whatever time of day. Staff really helpful. Forget about the big name coffee shops in town go here you won't be disappointed.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
Nearby Landmarks:
- M&S Simply Food - 28m away
- King’s Hall & Winter Garden - 31m away
- Clip ‘n Climb ILKLEY - 15m away
- The Station Pub - 33m away
- Ilkley Railway Station - 33m away
Stef & Didi's
15 Leeds Rd, Ilkley LS29 8DH, UK | Cafe P: 07355 092357
Rating: 4.9 (68) Price Level:
Gorgeous cafe with really tasty food. We were well looked after 😊 Highly recommend
Rating: 5 / 5
Very nice small and authentic Italian cafe serving reasonably priced homemade meals, light bites and drinks. Outside seating as well. The specials are on a blackboard and are well worth it. Very cozy and friendly. Very very dog friendly.
Rating: 5 / 5
Lovely little place in the centre of Ilkley. Amazing food and very reasonably priced. We got the lunch deal for £12 which also includes the cafe donating a meal to somebody in need. Could not recommend this enough 🥰
Rating: 5 / 5
New to the area, Stef & Didi’s has become a real favourite. Great coffee, lovely people, amazing breakfast sandwich’s. You will struggle to find a better baker, every bread or cake option is home made and brilliant, also constantly changing. Pay them a visit
Rating: 5 / 5
My new favourite cafe!!! Excellent food, coffee and ridiculously dog friendly, loved it here! Run by daughter and mum who couldn't do enough to make our visit special ❤️
Features:
- Dine-In
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Outdoor Seating
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Website not available
Nearby Landmarks:
- The Crescent Hotel - 73m away
- Ilkley Playhouse - 69m away
- Ilkley Cinema - 149m away
- Booths, Ilkley - 312m away
- Ilkley Park/Riverside Gardens - 294m away
Hamiltons Cafe/Bistro
8 High Mill Ln, Addingham, Ilkley LS29 0RD, UK | Cafe P: 01943 597101
Rating: 4.6 (140) Price Level:
Beautiful location & absolutely stunning scenery. Great way to unwind & have breakfast. The food was excellent. There are a couple of cable car pods where you can sit in. The building feels almost like an Alpine chalet. The service was excellent & very friendly. The cafe is open until 4.00pm.
Rating: 5 / 5
My first visit here and I was so impressed. All tables were full but we were offered the Ski Gondolas to sit in. These are cosy but beautiful too, especially on a sunny day looking out over the river. The staff are very friendly, in particular one of the owners who took time to talk to us. The breakfast here is fab. Great produce is used, the bacon & sausage a highlight. Eggs that are actually cooked properly too. Highly recommended
Rating: 5 / 5
We came here just before we started the massive hike with the in-laws. We started we started the day with breakfast. they have these mega little mini breakfast muffins which are perfect not too heavy. The staff is super friendly the toilets the toilet which are always a plus. Also, I do remember they was the best sausages I’ve had in about five years.
Rating: 5 / 5
The staff, carrot cake and the coffee were excellent. I was made to feel welcome despite my muddy unruly dog, who was very excited to be somewhere new, with so many dogs to say hello to, that he wouldn’t stay on the blanket that was so kindly supplied for him, so they had to keep cleaning the floor until he settled down. We would definitely go back, maybe without my embarrassing dog
Rating: 5 / 5
It's a great (but not obvious) find tucked away at the back end of Addingham. Once 'found' its a gem: beautiful location by the river, lovely building with indoor and outdoor seating. Exceptional food BUT above all lovely, happy, friendly staff
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Children' Menu
- Dog Friendly
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Good for Children
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Free Parking Lot
- Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Olicana Park - 105m away
The Veggie
32 Leeds Rd, Ilkley LS29 8DS, UK | Food Store P: 01943 600245
Rating: 4.7 (189) Price Level:
Excellent vegetarian café with a friendly team. Good varied lunch menu catering for both veggie and vegan options. There is a great children’s menu and tasty cakes also! Highly recommend!
Rating: 5 / 5
My wife and I just had an excellent Friday night takeaway to celebrate Global Champagne Day. We had mezze, a beanburger and a couple of portions of potato wedges. At first I thought £34 wasn't cheap but by the time I'd finished eating, I thought it was an absolute bargain. The food was delicious and abundant. We both really enjoyed the variety and freshness of the food. I'm stuffed and slightly sozzled but we really enjoyed the meal very much. I have no doubt we'll be back. That was one of the best meals cooked by someone else I've had for a while. Restaurant quality food in your own home for only £34. I'm a very satisfied customer.
Rating: 5 / 5
Favourite cafe in Ilkley and our go to post Saturday morning cinema. Food is amazing,I can't get enough of their falafel or cauliflower pittas, and the staff are so welcoming, friendly and accommodating. Please stay forever!
Rating: 5 / 5
Fabulous little cafe serving vegetarian and vegan options. Me and my partner come here often when we're in Ilkley, the veggie pakoras and pitta are our favourite. The specials change regularly and are also good!
Rating: 5 / 5
Staff are kind, place is extremely clean and food is delicious. Vegetarian or not I think anyone would enjoy this cafe. Paid about £11.25 for a veggie breakfast and a drink so pretty decent nowadays. Came around 11 as from what I understand they stop serving at 12 for breakfast? And managed to find a window seat table, (great for people watching!). All round good experience.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Takeout
Nearby Landmarks:
- Toast House - 27m away
- Ilkley Cinema - 71m away
- Fuggle & Golding Tap House - Bottle Shop - 9m away
- Lishman's of Ilkley - 42m away
- Booths, Ilkley - 241m away
J Reserve Ilkley
52-54 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley LS29 9PA, UK | Restaurant P: 01943 816989
Rating: 4.7 (163) Price Level:
We had a very warm welcome. Great food, great service, lovely coffee and breakfast! Nice to have some different breakfast options. 100% recommend. Would definitely return if we are in the area. Perfect start to the day. Note - we are not vegetarian but has great veggie options!
Rating: 5 / 5
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.
Rating: 5 / 5
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
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a very cosy, friendly cafe in a great location in Ilkley. All four of the dishes at our table were delicious: bean & feta salad, Moroccan lamb wrap, chicken & brie sandwich, and smoked salmon and avo fresh gf bread. I highly recommend lunch there if you're in the area.
Rating: 5 / 5
Found this place by chance and had a lovely meal. Service was friendly and professional. The salads we had were delicious.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Breakfast
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Brunch
- Takeout
- Outdoor Seating
- Restroom
- Good for Groups
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Cocktails
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
Parking Options:
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Costa Coffee Ilkley - 263m away
- Betty's Café Tea Rooms - 110m away
- WHEELBASE Ilkley - 190m away
- Bar T'at - 79m away
- Ilkley Park/Riverside Gardens - 351m away
Betty's Café Tea Rooms
32 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley LS29 9EE, UK | Tea House P: 0800 456 1919
Rating: 4.6 (1644) Price Level:
Not much of a queue today but it was busy inside. The food was great staff are polite & friendly. The salmon was delicious and mum had a small fish & chips which is her favourite. My daughter had chicken which was also delicious served within a reasonable time. Tea & coffee always a good cuppa. Well worth a stop off if you’re in the area.
Rating: 5 / 5
Elizabeth served us, she was friendly and polite. We didn't wait long for our food even though it was really busy. The food was delicious.
Rating: 5 / 5
Very busy, even on a weekday, but they had a well organised system. The staff were excellent, paying close attention to detail and giving a very personalised experience. Selection was great and I enjoyed a light lunch with some delicious tea. Well worth dropping in if passing through.
Rating: 5 / 5
It just feels like a treat coming here. The service is second to none. We had a half hour queue waiting for lunch but it just built the sense of anticipation and when we got our table we were waited on hand and foot. The lunch options were just right. I had a delicious fishcake rosti. The coffee and tea selections are impressive. It feels relaxed and yet special.
Rating: 5 / 5
My first time ever visiting Betty's and it really was a special treat! The que was around 40 minutes long! But a lovely staff member Laura kept coming out to record who was waiting and how many seats they required. In addition, as we neared the front of the que, she came out with small cups and a pot of super delicious hot chocolate to sip on (it was quite cold outside). She kindly posed for the picture and gave me permission to post on here. My friend and I had the afternoon tea which was delicious- infact, I actually enjoyed the sandwiches more than the cakes as the sandwiches were so sublime. It was super busy inside, quite crowded and as such, quite noisy. Staff were very attentive and polite. Had a lovely lunch here and would definitely return again.
Features:
- Dine-In
- Reservable
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Serves Beer
- Serves Wine
- Serves Vegetarian Food
- Takeout
- Children' Menu
- Restroom
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Vegetarian Food
- Desserts
- Coffee
Accessibility Features:
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Parking Options:
- Paid Parking Lot
- Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
- Bar T'at - 69m away
- The Little Teahouse - 62m away
- Costa Coffee Ilkley - 163m away
- Ilkley Park/Riverside Gardens - 348m away
- Dan's Den at Christchurch - 65m away
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