
Temperance
About Temperance
On Market Street in Halifax, Temperance is a coffee shop that takes walk-ins throughout the day. The menu includes both a vegetarian breakfast and a meat breakfast, the latter made with locally sourced ingredients and served in a large portion. Vegan options are available alongside the vegetarian choices. High chairs are set out for families with young children, and outdoor seating gives an option for those who want to sit outside. Dogs are welcome on site as well. The shop opens daily for daytime hours only, with no evening service.
Good to know
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
121 dishes · mains £1–16- Sourdough Toast£4.75
- Toasted Croissant£5.00
- Açai Bowl£9.75
- Eggs On Toast£7.50
- Smoked Salmon£16.00
- Bacon£12.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana bread latte, meat breakfast, french toast and vegetarian breakfast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention banana bread latte, meat breakfast, french toast and vegetarian breakfast.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee leads the praise at this Halifax cafe. Two reviewers single out the Banana Bread latte, and others mention a matcha with an authentic, grainy texture and a Mont Blanc with cold brew. Breakfast and brunch come close behind. Diners describe a huge meat breakfast, french toast balanced with yoghurt and compote, sourdough toast with scrambled egg, and a vegetarian breakfast of garlic mushrooms, grilled halloumi and homemade hash browns. Several also mention the vegan and vegetarian choices and friendly staff. The criticism is smaller but specific. One reviewer found the music abrasive and loud and noted visible dust on the lamps above tables and food splatters on the windows and metalwork. Another left a one-star review after ordering a latte expecting a coffee, then objected to the owner's reply. Among the praise, one reviewer who hates lukewarm food and cold plates appreciated that dishes are cooked to order and arrive piping hot.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee leads the praise at this Halifax cafe. Two reviewers single out the Banana Bread latte, and others mention a matcha with an authentic, grainy texture and a Mont Blanc with cold brew. Breakfast and brunch come close behind. Diners describe a huge meat breakfast, french toast balanced with yoghurt and compote, sourdough toast with scrambled egg, and a vegetarian breakfast of garlic mushrooms, grilled halloumi and homemade hash browns. Several also mention the vegan and vegetarian choices and friendly staff. The criticism is smaller but specific. One reviewer found the music abrasive and loud and noted visible dust on the lamps above tables and food splatters on the windows and metalwork. Another left a one-star review after ordering a latte expecting a coffee, then objected to the owner's reply. Among the praise, one reviewer who hates lukewarm food and cold plates appreciated that dishes are cooked to order and arrive piping hot.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“This has become one of our favourite local places in the past few months. Great food, friendly staff and brilliant coffee (please keep the iced Banana bread latte on the menu forever!!) I love the art upstairs and the whole vibe. Definitely recommend to everyone.”
- Google user
“Had breakfast here this morning, it was delicious! Great coffee (actually the best I've had out in a while) and sourdough toast with scrambled egg and a bloody Mary sauce, I'm not usually a sauce kinda girl but this was round the side of the plate rather than on the food and l mopped it all up, very tasty 😋 My partner had the smokey beans on sourdough toast, also amazing...might have that when we go back tomorrow.”
- Google user
“Nice little spot just before you go into the indoor market. Great place for a beautiful coffee and healthy breakfast. I had the home made oats and fruit bowl, it was so nice and set me up for the day.”
- Google user
“We had a super brunch here at the weekend. Great coffee, lovely menu and friendly service.”
- Google user
“I have visited Temperance on multiple occasions and least to say, I love their coffee. I have had latte, cappuccino, mocha even ventured to have the much controversial drink of the Genz 'Matcha' Unlike the other coffee joints that use Matcha syrup, this place has got authentic Matcha taste with it's grainy texture. Milk coffees are rich and creamy. Recently I ordered their Iced mocha latte and savoured every sip of it. I love clicking photos of coffee, particularly when presented beautifully and here's a few of them from the Temperance! If you are in and around Halifax, Temperance might be a good place to hang out whilst treating yourself to some good coffee! 17/05: Tried one of the specialities, Mont Blanc and boy, it was so delicious!! It was super creamy, smooth and the cold brew was right on point. The presentation of the drink deserves a 10 star!! Loved every sip of it. I am surely going to go back to try the other specialities!! Temperance never fails to tempt!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Coffee tea food”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for working on laptop
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
Coffee shops near Temperance
- Bex's Café4.55295.4 mi away£1–10Outdoor seatingVegan options
coffee, teacake, cakes
- 5.4 mi away£1–10Outdoor seating
coffee, freshly baked pastries, cheese swirl pastry
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TemperanceOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.8385 | — | £10–20 | banana bread latte, meat breakfast, french toast |
| Bex's CaféOutdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.5529 | 5.4 mi away | £1–10 | coffee, teacake, cakes |
| Bex's Coffee Shop & Coffee RoastersOutdoor seating | 4.358 | 5.4 mi away | £1–10 | coffee, freshly baked pastries, cheese swirl pastry |
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