Temperance
About Temperance
Temperance is a coffee shop in Halifax, situated at 17/21 Market St.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention french toast, vegetarian breakfast, meat breakfast and banana bread latte.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention french toast, vegetarian breakfast, meat breakfast and banana bread latte.
Customer Review Summary
Temperance draws consistent praise for its brunch and breakfast offerings, with the vegetarian and vegan options singled out as the clearest strength. Multiple reviewers call the veggie breakfast among the best in Halifax, highlighting garlic mushrooms, grilled halloumi, homemade hash browns, and the Temperance Benni as standouts, while the french toast earns praise for being balanced, tender, and not too sweet. The coffee is repeatedly described as excellent and high quality, and the specialist hot drinks menu, including the Banana Bread latte and Earl Grey Coconut latte, gets attention for being fun and well made. Staff are frequently called friendly and welcoming, and the space is noted for its cosy feel and light from tall windows. A few reviewers raise concerns: one notes the music was a bit abrasive and loud, another mentions visible dust on lamps and a slightly grubby interior, and a negative review criticises the owner's response to feedback. Several recommend booking ahead or visiting early, especially for weekend brunch.
Customer Review Summary
Temperance draws consistent praise for its brunch and breakfast offerings, with the vegetarian and vegan options singled out as the clearest strength. Multiple reviewers call the veggie breakfast among the best in Halifax, highlighting garlic mushrooms, grilled halloumi, homemade hash browns, and the Temperance Benni as standouts, while the french toast earns praise for being balanced, tender, and not too sweet. The coffee is repeatedly described as excellent and high quality, and the specialist hot drinks menu, including the Banana Bread latte and Earl Grey Coconut latte, gets attention for being fun and well made. Staff are frequently called friendly and welcoming, and the space is noted for its cosy feel and light from tall windows. A few reviewers raise concerns: one notes the music was a bit abrasive and loud, another mentions visible dust on lamps and a slightly grubby interior, and a negative review criticises the owner's response to feedback. Several recommend booking ahead or visiting early, especially for weekend brunch.
Featured reviews
- jade bennett
“Honestly the BEST veggie breakfast in Halifax, maybe even West Yorkshire! So unbelievably tasty. Everything was super yummy, garlic mushrooms, grilled halloumi, homemade hash browns etc. cooked to perfection. Coffee was great too.”
- Tam H
“Really liked this place. Delicious vegan brunch and amazing coffee. Nice atmosphere and kind staff. Highly recommended!”
- Sara VG
“My sister and I stopped at Temperance on our drive back down to London to have breakfast, and I’m so glad we did! They have a really fun specialist hot drinks menu - I had the Banana Bread latte and my sister had the Earl Grey Coconut latte. Both really lovely, fun and well made! To eat, my sister got the french toast and I got the tuscan beans (though I did steal quite a few bites of her french toast, as well). The food was absolutely delicious and nicely seasoned, and the portions were very generous. Huge props to the french toast being incredibly balanced, too! Perfect mix of tender and creamy with crispy elements, not too sweet balanced out with a bit of tartness from the yoghurt and compote. Staff were really friendly and welcoming and the space is nice and cosy. I wish you guys were my local!”
- Graeme Evans
“Food fresh and tasty. Temperance Benni was flavoursome and the spice was just right. The meat breakfast was all locally sourced and cooked to perfection! Coffee hot and good quality. …”
- Ginny Jones
“Nice cafe, delicious food, friendly staff. The only thing I’d constructively feed back is the music choice was a bit abrasive and a bit loud too. Also the interior is just a little on the grubby side with visible dust on the lamps directly …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves vegan dishes
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Serves dessert
- Has table service
- Dining options· 4
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has seating
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Offerings· 3
- Serves healthy options
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
Location
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