Quick info
About The Gatehouse
On Bridge Rd in Wakefield, The Gatehouse runs as an old school builders cafe on a walk-in basis, with no booking needed. The kitchen serves a jumbo breakfast, a special chicken burger, and sausage chips and gravy, alongside Victoria sponge and other home made cakes. Gluten free bread is not available. The entrance is step-free, giving wheelchair users easy access, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. Outdoor seating extends the room for anyone who prefers to eat outside. It opens daytime only, Monday to Friday, and stays closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
4 dishes- Eggs & Beans on Toast
- Full English Breakfast
- Sponge Cake Slice
- Sausage and Bacon Buttie
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention jumbo english breakfast, chicken burger, homemade cakes and sausage chips and gravy.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention jumbo english breakfast, chicken burger, homemade cakes and sausage chips and gravy.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the jumbo and large breakfasts, with several stressing how huge the portions are, one joking that a forklift was needed to get out of the chair. Close behind is the chicken burger, also called huge, and the home made cakes, with the Victoria sponge described as "to die for". One reviewer singles out the sausage, chips and gravy in the same terms. Friendly staff come up repeatedly, along with prices and value described as excellent and exceptional, and one regular says the team already know their order. A few call it an old school builders cafe, and several stop in while working in the area. The one caveat comes from a reviewer who enjoyed the breakfast but notes there is no gluten free bread. Another reviewer, a self-described fussy eater, calls it the best breakfast among the many little cafes they have tried.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the jumbo and large breakfasts, with several stressing how huge the portions are, one joking that a forklift was needed to get out of the chair. Close behind is the chicken burger, also called huge, and the home made cakes, with the Victoria sponge described as "to die for". One reviewer singles out the sausage, chips and gravy in the same terms. Friendly staff come up repeatedly, along with prices and value described as excellent and exceptional, and one regular says the team already know their order. A few call it an old school builders cafe, and several stop in while working in the area. The one caveat comes from a reviewer who enjoyed the breakfast but notes there is no gluten free bread. Another reviewer, a self-described fussy eater, calls it the best breakfast among the many little cafes they have tried.
Featured reviews
- Michael Scaife
“Lovely little cafe and very friendly staff”
- Adam H
“The chicken burger and cakes I've had here were absolutely spot on. Great price too, can't ask for much more.”
- Garry Smith
“Called in while working in the area, never been before, but will definitely call again. Ordered two jumbo English breakfasts, they were huge! And delicious! Great service and lovely food. Well worth a visit.”
- Lee Green
“Great food friendly & helpful staff with a vast choice of food & can't forget the amazing home made cakes too just delicious, always come when I'm working in the area”
- Dan Zuko
“👌👌 got the large breakfast and was not disappointed absolutely lovely, friendly staff and nice and clean highly recommended. I’ll definitely be back. Thanks”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near The Gatehouse
- Connies4.41130.4 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
large breakfast, dog-friendly outdoor seating, bacon egg mushroom barm
- Aroma Cafe Bar4.61000.6 mi£1–15
homemade chips, large breakfast, sausages
- Rich and Fancy4.81180.6 miReservations
afternoon tea, ploughman's salad, cream teas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The GatehouseOutdoor seating | 4.796 | — | £1–15 | jumbo english breakfast, chicken burger, homemade cakes |
| ConniesOutdoor seating | 4.4113 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | large breakfast, dog-friendly outdoor seating, bacon egg mushroom barm |
| Aroma Cafe Bar | 4.6100 | 0.6 mi | £1–15 | homemade chips, large breakfast, sausages |
| Rich and FancyReservations | 4.8118 | 0.6 mi | — | afternoon tea, ploughman's salad, cream teas |
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