TL;DR - A truly unique venue combining art, food and shopping…read more One of Sparky's colleagues tipped us off about this place, and I'm amazed we'd never heard of it before. In case you don't know (I didn't!), Saltaire was built by industrialist Titus Salt (amazing name!) alongside the river Aire to bring all aspects of his textiles business onto one enormous site. He also built a town for the workers, and the whole area is now a world heritage site. The mill has now been converted into an amazing and huge venue spanning several floors. There's so much here it's hard to take in, but I'll try and summarise. The ground floor is a mixture of books on art, stationery and arts supplies, postcards and the like but interspersed with huge art displays. At first I wasn't sure if I was in an art gallery or a shop, but the answer is both. As with the rest of the mill, David Hockney features strongly throughout. There's a basement level which we didn't explore in detail, but it sells rugs and wallpapers and is just as big as the ground floor. The first floor houses the most. One end is a gorgeous bookshop, where the focus seems to be on unusual titles rather than breadth - I saw many, many books in the recipe section which I'd never seen or heard of anywhere else. The other end of the building is devoted to homewares - kitchen supplies, furniture, clocks and more. A lot of it is very expensive, but it's a beautifully curated selection of objects for sale. Between these two wings is Salt's Diner. It's a separate venue on Yelp but suffice it to say we had lunch here and it was great.Through the restaurant you can access a further wing of the building which is split into an outdoor clothing shop, a jewellers, an art exhibit, a treasure trove of an antique store and a small coffee shop. Finally, the top floor is split into three: an exhibit on the history of the mill, a major exhibition of work by David Hockney, and a further cafe/restaurant. On top of all these, parking is free on site and it's right next to the Saltaire train station, so there's really no excuse for not visiting.

Its easy to spend the best part of a day wandering round the amazing Salts Mill with its extensive…read morecollection of David Hockney's work and its eclectic selection of "shops" which include an excellent book shop, the wonderful home section with its stunning array of furnishings and kitchen porn, and the antique/collectables area. At some point you are going to need to get some fuel on board and Salts Diner is not a bad option. Its situated on the 1st floor of this wonderful labyrinthine industrial building in a large area between the book shop and the home shop. It was very busy on our visit between Christmas and New Year but we managed to get a table for 6 without much difficulty. The young waiting girls were all very helpful and attentive and we soon settled down with a reasonably priced bottle of Merlot to have a look at the menu. There is fairly wide choice of available, and while there is no real theme to the menu, there is enough to satisfy all the generations of family visitors that Salts Mill attracts. There are lots of ankle biters about so be careful in your choice of seating if you want a peaceful lunch. I had the roast butternut squash and lentil soup from the daily specials board which was tasty and wholesome, obviously a popular selection as it was soon rubbed off the board. B and I both went down the pizza route for our main and shared a bowl of nicely cooked crispy fries; nothing to complain about but pretty bog standard. The most successful main seemed to be Danny's beef meatballs and pasta in a rich tomato sauce, again from daily specials board, although the other boys were quite complimentary about their beef and ale pies which came in a nice white dish topped with puff pastry. All in all while this was nothing to write home about it was a pretty decent lunch in a great building. Salts Diner itself its not somewhere I would go out of my way to visit but works well a part of a visit to the Mill (I would particularly recommended a visit at the moment to see the amazing "Flowers" show on the top floor of work created by Mr Hockney on his iPad - just stunning). 3 for Salts Diner and 5 for the Mill.

I came back here recently for another visit with the same friend who I had discovered this lovely…read morelittle café with, as ever since our first visit we had longed to come back for a proper lunch here. We timed it so that we had another opportunity to enjoy a browse in the upstairs vintage room, which was perfect as they were just clearing some tables, so we got a good fifteen minute look around before seating became available. Yet again there was a hoard of gems that tempted me, one being a gorgeous fifties dress that was delightfully displayed on the mannequin, the others being a host of tempting hats fit for Ascott. I had a little try, the dress sadly being a few sizes too large, but the hat was a total win so I brought that down with me ready to buy. We were seated and greeted in a lovely manner and perused the vintage style menu, it being printed and pasted in an old book (nice touch) and we chose our food. My friend opted for the soup of the day - which on arrival was a huge delicious bowl of soup, and I opted for the ham and cheese sandwich. It came with a small offering of salad, and although at first glance I was a little miffed at the size, it turns out my eyes are too big for my stomach as it was the perfect amount. Whilst is wasn't gourmet it was perfectly yummy. As is standard, I was too tempted by the cream cakes, and so stuffed myself with a sweet dessert for afters. It was lovely, light and the cream was delicious! I love my cakes. Topped off with a nice coffee it was the perfect afternoon snack and we left feeling satiated but not over full. My only regret is that I didn't have a cup of tea instead, so as to utilise the delightful tea cups that adorn each table. A lovely spot in Shipley for a glamorous and vintage light lunch!

Lovely olde worlde tea room with excellent service & care. For example we were offered 3 strengths…read moreof coffee and 3 options of milk/cream. We had the cream tea which is brilliant value for £10 and more than you can eat. But we didn't need to ask if we could take the cakes home. All bread is made by the cafe as are the cakes and scones etc. Lovely atmosphere too and a bell on your table if you need to get the attention of the waitress (who was also the owner). No surprise this place has been going for 10 years. Long may it continue.

I feel, as an adventurer and explorer of this fine city, that an update for these guys is well…read moreoverdue. Why? Well, a lot has changed since my last review. Firstly, they're no longer a company that you've to feverishly look out for at the latest vintage do, or fair, but now have a home within Birds Yard boutique-it's opposite the Duck and Drake. So, ensconced on the ground floor of this magpie's delight, you'll find the most delightfully kitsch and gorgeously decorated tea room. Every cabinet has something to take in, be it a range of delicious sweets and treats, or cabinets of delightful jewellery and other items of decorative finesse. The first thing you might notice are the tea sets - no cuppa comes without a beautiful cup and saucer, and the range of hot drinks is wonderful. As well as one of the nicest Americanos in town, they serve up an exhaustive selection of teas, from green to white to fruit. When it comes to cakes and pastries, you'll be spoiled for choice. Their brownies are practically second to none, and the cupcakes are worth writing home about - no really, you'll want to write to your Nan and ask her why she never achieved the delights of these sugary explosions. That sounds harsh, but really, I've not had better. On a recent visit I stopped for a toastie, and the salad was incredible. I mean, the toastie was great (cheese and chorizo) but it was the salad and dressing that had my seretonin through the roof. Go for the home made honey mustard dressing -it's out of this world. Essentially, whilst there's no wifi for us cool kids with our laptops, it's one of the most fabulous places to stop off for a bite, a cup and a chill. Of course, you can spend some time exploring the labyrinth of local expert crafters (since the building holds some of the best locally made jewellery, vintage and more) but merely sitting in and taking in the sultry sounds of 40s jazz is enough for me. If you've not yet tried them out, I implore you to pay them a visit - it's one of Leeds' finest hidden gems.

Angie no longer has a shop but what she does have is a traveling tea catering business. I planned a…read moretea luncheon all the way from San Francisco with Angie for my niece who lives and just got married in Leeds. I thought the concept of a pop-up tea business extremely intriguing, different, and fresh. Angie most often utilizes The Outlaws Yacht Club in Leeds for a location and it was wonderful. The club is a bit hard to find, but is small, intimate and visually delightful. The tea was perfect. Angie arrived well ahead of time and brings everything with her - table scarves, mismatched cups, saucers and plates, and tons of delish food. There were twelve of us - five young women, five middle aged, and two 80 yr olds and believe me when I say everyone had a super time. The combination of Angie for the food and Dan behind the bar can not be beat. Communication during the weeks before was a bit tenuous but once Angie has you on her schedule, you can be sure it all will happen and perfectly down to the last detail.

I feel a little sad that this sweet, and admittedly *different* we'll say, tea room has only been…read moregiven the middle standard in stars. I think on quirky factor alone it's a 4/5, but then that's just me. I love something a little bit different! And, to be fair, anything that has that extra 'e' in it's title! I actually found their shop window the reason as to why I ventured in! Just goes to show what a different reaction people can have, I guess! It probably just reveals how much of a magpie I am, really. Stuff ... in windows? I NEED IT! That's how me brain works. They had all sorts of quirky little items for sale, which I found delightful. A strange tea and saucer set, with the saucer being more of a quaver (the crisp) shape - sorry that's the best shaped item I can think to relate it to! Retro picture frames, a beautiful wicker arm chair, lovely plant holders complete with plants. All of this made me happy. And that I could have a 'high class' cup of tea (their words, and mine!) whilst I browsed was delightful! A lovely experience.

What a refreshing change, I've been into a few coffee shops/tea rooms recently and the staff…read morehaven't been rude but they have barely been friendly or welcoming some have looked quite vacant. In here however, I was greeted with an affable smiles and a lovely bimbly service to matched the Ye Olde style interior and exterior and, name. Lovely.

Le Chalet is an oddity, but it has the potential to become a new favourite, provided they iron out…read morea few kinks. It's very new, and to some extent it ticks all my boxes - nice and light, fairly spacious, white / turquoise / silver decor, elegant but homely, loose leaf teas (including green tea with jasmine pearls, a favourite when out and about)... Oddly, given how new the place is, it feels somehow a bit tired. The beautiful, opulent crystal chandelier is dangling drunkenly askew, with its fitting on the ceiling not quite - well - fitting. The ceiling itself is a bit coarse, too, a bit of a plasterboard magnificence, and in general reflects a sense of just Not Quite Ready. In short, the detail didn't deliver on the promise of the general aesthetic. When visiting here with two old schoolfriends, we were but one of two tables downstairs that were not part of a large afternoon tea party - the place was not busy - but we seemed to be waiting an age for service, even just drinks. The reason, given swiftly on our arrival, was that there were no menus available. It seems odd to me that there should be so many empty seats and yet still insufficient menus to go around. And the menus, once they did arrive, were battered in slightly torn plastic folders. We had been there for nearly an hour by the time our food arrived. It was all very strange. Side note: they could also do with specifying that their pink lemonade is the Fentiman's Rose Lemonade that I do so dearly love (roses being my Thing etc etc) instead of just "pink lemonade", because what to me was a delightful surprise might be less so to the less florally inclined customer. HOWEVER... that's all of the criticism done with. The food - light bites, largely - was excellent. I had a quiche lorraine, expecting the usual slice of cold quiche, but what arrived was a beautiful, hot, delicate quiche for one, siting in perfect pastry, served atop a lovely fresh salad that itself wore a fine dressing. It made for a perfect light lunch and at less than £6 you could do far worse. A macaron for just 85p is definitely stealing the show as well. They had a range of flavours - strawberry, chocolate, lemon, pistachio - and initially the wrong flavour was brought to me - but they were very nice macarons and for that price you can't go wrong. It was £2.50 for a pot of tea, which is also pretty decent, especially given the sheer capacity of those beautiful glass pots. They appeared only half full but did a good three full cups, and the waitress arrived shortly after we'd finished to offer hot water refills. With some great-looking cakes on display and a nice two-slate-tier afternoon tea for £12.50, it'll definitely be worth another visit, and I'm sure they'll iron out their odd little kinks with a bit of time. I'm looking forward to another trip here at some point.

I can't believe that no one has left a review for Le Chalet!…read moreIt's a lovely French cafe/tea/bakery room with friendly and helpful staff. As well as the menu, there are gateaux, cakes, biscuits, light as air macaroons and all sorts of sweet delights to choose from. There are over a dozen types of tea, all served in beautiful glass pots. Prices are really good value; 85p for a macaroon, then between 12 and 2, a main course and a hot drink costs £5.50. The galette is fantastic and the omelette looks lovely. If you need a comparison think Valerie's but hand made rather than mass produced.

Amazing home made ice cream, great service and fab setting we'll be back. Good menu and also…read morelicensed

From the owner: Nestled in the centre of Bingley's picturesque Myrtle Park, our tea room has skilfully served a…read morefantastic array of snacks, meals, and beverages for more than five years. Aside from serving tea, our capable bar operators offer their reputable services for private events, catering, and parties. All of the delicious food we serve is homemade. With an affable atmosphere, our tea room graciously welcomes customers of all ages and is a perfect spot for families and couples alike.

It's always good to be greeted with a smile and when that smile is closely followed by a pretty…read moregood latte which isn't overly expensive and a slice of home made cake you know you've found a place worth returning to.

This is a typical corner shop that has been converted into a café and a great job they have made in…read moredoing so. The place is airy, light and spotlessly clean with the bulk of the kitchen being in full view added to which there is plenty of room to sit, there are no plastic, fastened table and chairs seats. The food is as good as it gets and in this case better than most. The meal I had (cannot remember name) consisted of baked beans with chopped tomatoes, fried herby potato cubes, slices of sausage and ham in a pyramid topped with a sunnyside egg and most important it was free from grease. In fact you would have trouble discerning if the meal was fried or grilled. My meal and a drink came to £5.20 but the average is around £3.50. I visited at lunchtime but am not sure of their opening hours.

This tearoom is a hidden gem. Its ideal to get away from all the hubbub of the city and come into…read morethis oasis of peace and quiet. They offer hot meals with a specials board and an array of hot drinks from coffee to tea and hot chocolate. The prices are very reasonable and the food is very tasty. Definitely worth a visit.