The Brown Cow - Carte

Djs Cafe

➤ Mauds Yard, WF8 1AQ, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carte • Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian

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"If you are anywhere near Pontefract and you fancy a nice coffee and something to eat then you won't go far wrong by visiting DJs Café at Maud's Yard, (off Market Place), Pontefract, WF8 1AQ Tel. 07947 395981. I was actually on a journey to Durham and decided to break the journey at Pontefract. Having never been there before I was delighted to find a warm welcome at DJs Café and delicious cheese and ham sourdough toasties. Hannah, who runs the business, is very professional and friendly. I could see there were several regulars who were enjoying their drinks and eats. I think the opening hours are Tuesdays 9am to 12.30pm. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am to 3pm. Saturday 8am to 3pm. Closed Mondays and Sundays. The toasties were the very best and kept us going for several hours. The bakewell cake I took away was absolutely delicious and so fresh that even though I didn't eat it until 32 hours later it was still very fresh. Pontefract is definitely worth a visit if you are nearby. There is a great indoor market with a good variety of wares on sale. Parking is available at Morrison's supermarket, Stuart Road, WF8 1BT and it is only a short walk to the market place and Maud's Yard where you will find DJs Café. Thank you to the bakers and Hannah. To have a nice breakfast including coffee for two at under £17.00 is very good value and so fresh Thank you."

Skyline

➤ 27 Ropergate, Wakefield, United Kingdom, WF8 1LG

Carte • Thai • Asian • Vegan • Cakes

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"We booked this restaurant for my husband's birthday. Starting positive the welcome and staff were lovely and the place is clean and nicely decorated. The problem is we were both cold even though it had been open 2 hours. The food was presented nicely but was average and for a Thai restaurant we would expect jasmine rice to be soft and fluffy not dry and lumpy. The best part was the chicken green curry. Overall disappointing we went home for a hot chocolate."

Bake My Day

➤ 42 Smawthorne Lane, WF10 4EW, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carte • Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian

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"I’m really sorry to have to write this review, as we’ve been to Bake My Day approx in excess of 20 times in the past. We often come with friends and all of us feel the same and agree with comments below. Food is of good quality, although portion sizes vary I ordered avocado on toast and paid £2.50 for extra bacon; it came with 1 slice of bacon which is disappointing. they can’t accommodate children. I asked for 1 2 scrambled eggs and beans for our 18 month old and was told everything is pre packaged into adult portions therefore I’d have to order from the adult menu. I can’t understand why it’s too much trouble to cook 2 scrambled eggs and put some beans in a pan. Also, is it really that fresh if everything is pre made??? staff are very hit and miss. Sometimes friendly but often a bit stand off ish. We often don’t feel that welcome (plenty of other reviews also mention this). food timings. Food often comes late and we rarely eat together. We ordered 4 breakfasts (5 including the child’s) and there was 25 mins between the first and last arriving. finally the cost. We often get a cake/flapjack to take away and the bill is always around the £50 mark. I don’t mind paying for good food but when I pay £50 for 2 people and a child to have breakfast I expect exceptional service. We pay approx £90 100 between the 4 of us and this price is similar to 5* and Michelin establishments in Leeds and York such as The Ivy and The Star In The City. Unfortunately the 4 of us have decided that this is the last straw for us which is disappointing as we like to support small local businesses. If it’s too much trouble to make some scrambled eggs and beans for my daughter, and if it’s too hard to ensure all 4 breakfasts come out at the same time, and if it’s too hard to be welcoming to customers, especially when I’m paying £50 for breakfast, then I’ll take my custom elsewhere."

Joy Bangla

➤ 32 Bridge Street, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carte • Balti • Asian • Vegan • Vegetarian

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"I always enjoy my meals at this restaurant. The staff is very friendly. We dined in for dinner and the price per person was between £20-30. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch, receiving a score of 5 each. I highly recommend the Poppadom Pickles, Chicken Tikka, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Biryani, and any of the rice dishes."

Knights Of Pontefract

➤ 3 Horsefair, Wakefield, United Kingdom, WF8 1PE

Carte • British • Seafood • Fast Food • Vegetarian

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"I called at this fish and chips restraunt in Pontefract on Wednesday July 3rd, It is close to the bus station, on the way to the market. Knights is immaculately clean, there is seating for 20 , with one table for 4, and the rest are tables for 2. They have a senior citizens special which includes tea bread and butter. I ordered large haddock with small portion of chips. With tea, it was delicious , well presented not at all greasy, beautiful white fish and light crispy batter. Well worth £10-50. The staff are smartly dressed, in uniforms. Table tops are sprayed clean after every customer It is wheelchair disability accessible. This will be a regular treat when I shop in Pontefract again."