Thornes Lane Cafe
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About Thornes Lane Cafe
Thornes Lane Cafe is a family-run cafe at 86 Thornes Ln in Wakefield, and it works on a walk-in basis. Customers choose a table, read the menu displayed on the wall, and place their order at the counter. Breakfast is served all through the menu, with the Full English Breakfast and breakfast sandwiches among the options. The rest of the range includes hot and cold sandwiches, wraps and paninis, plus hot foods and daily homemade specials. Cakes and homemade desserts sit alongside crisps, snacks and bottled and canned drinks, and lattes are made for anyone stopping in on the way to work. The cafe sits away from the main road, and parking can be difficult on busy days.
Good to know
“Welcome to Thornes Lane Cafe! A family run, homely cafe that provides eat in, take out and delivery services within the city of Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We offer an extensive menu including a few firm favourites from our customers own suggestions! Grab a latte on your way to work or come and sit down for a full english breakfast, whatever takes your fancy we offer an eat in, take out and delivery service with a smile! Our products include a huge choice of hot and cold sandwiches, wraps and paninis, our ever popular Full English Breakfast plus other breakfast favourites, a variety of hot foods, daily homemade specials, our tasty homemade sweets and desserts plus crisps, snacks, bottled and canned drinks including bottled water.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast sandwich, ham and cheese toastie, chinese curry with rice and chocolate coconut mocha.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast sandwich, ham and cheese toastie, chinese curry with rice and chocolate coconut mocha.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what most reviewers return to, with several praising a breakfast sandwich and a fresh, hot breakfast they call excellent value. Close behind are friendly, chatty staff and a cafe reviewers describe as very clean. Other items named include a ham and cheese toastie served with a salad, a Chinese curry with rice, and a chocolate coconut mocha that one reviewer says needs no sugar. Reviewers also mention a buzz of conversation and a steady stream of customers leaving with takeaway boxes. The complaints are specific. One diner found the bacon and eggs overcooked, the toast rubbery and the hash browns full of oil, felt watched throughout, and thought it pricey for what it was. Another says a takeaway ordered through Just Eat was cancelled. One reviewer notes parking can be difficult on busy days, and another suggests phoning orders in on weekend mornings. Even the critical diner called the building very clean and tidy.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is what most reviewers return to, with several praising a breakfast sandwich and a fresh, hot breakfast they call excellent value. Close behind are friendly, chatty staff and a cafe reviewers describe as very clean. Other items named include a ham and cheese toastie served with a salad, a Chinese curry with rice, and a chocolate coconut mocha that one reviewer says needs no sugar. Reviewers also mention a buzz of conversation and a steady stream of customers leaving with takeaway boxes. The complaints are specific. One diner found the bacon and eggs overcooked, the toast rubbery and the hash browns full of oil, felt watched throughout, and thought it pricey for what it was. Another says a takeaway ordered through Just Eat was cancelled. One reviewer notes parking can be difficult on busy days, and another suggests phoning orders in on weekend mornings. Even the critical diner called the building very clean and tidy.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Our first time eating at thornes lane cafe, we are found the staff friendly the cafe very clean and most importantly the food was fantastic . Will be going when we are in the area. Thanks to everyone at thornes lane cafe.”
- Google user
“Will we return here? Of course! ...So impressed with this place! Slightly dubious at the setting, but numerous parked cars and a steady stream of customers departing with takeaway boxes clearly reassured as to popularity of this great cafe! First impressions as we walked in - buzz of happy conversation, friendly smiles from behind the counter as well as someone busily clearing - and carefully cleaning- tables, a cheerful hive of activity in kitchen to the rear...clearly priced menu on the wall, great choice of freshly-prepared snacks, meals, cakes! Delicious food, excellent value, very clean throughout - a very well-run cafe, as indicated by its busy trade!”
- Google user
“Why put ur takeaway on just eat and everything if your just gonna cancel it no point wasting mu time”
- Google user
“Lovely breakfast and amazing customer service. Will be visiting again. Thank you”
- Google user
“We visited this cafe on a Sunday morning for a quick bite to eat before doing a local escape room. The cafe itself does feel like it’s in the middle of nowhere but you can clearly tell it’s quite popular! The cafe is nicely presented and has a good selection of seating. Heading inside we were quick to grab a table, have a look at the menu and place our order at the counter. The cafe offers a good selection of food and drinks. The staff were very friendly and the food and drinks came over very quickly. I opted for a ham and cheese toastie which came with a salad and a hot chocolate for a drink. The food was reasonably priced, and tasty. The cafe itself is a nice little gem, also has an onsite toilet and there was a TV to keep you updated with the latest news. Overall you can see how popular this place is as several people arrived during our visit. I would recommend the cafe and visit again next time I’m in the area.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Cafes near Thornes Lane Cafe
- Cafe 194.61710.6 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
big breakfast portions, dog friendly with sausages, over 65s menu deal
- Marmalade on the Square4.63700.6 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
afternoon tea with unlimited tea, handmade cakes, rhubarb and custard tea
- Castle Cafe4.63761.2 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
vegan scones, coffee, dog friendly
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornes Lane Cafe | 4.5404 | — | breakfast sandwich, ham and cheese toastie, chinese curry with rice |
| Cafe 19Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.6171 | 0.6 mi | big breakfast portions, dog friendly with sausages, over 65s menu deal |
| Marmalade on the SquareOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6370 | 0.6 mi | afternoon tea with unlimited tea, handmade cakes, rhubarb and custard tea |
| Castle CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.6376 | 1.2 mi | vegan scones, coffee, dog friendly |
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