Harlequin Cafe & Catering

475B Leeds Rd, Bradford BD10 8LD, United Kingdom
+44 1274 611655
$$$ Cafe
(72 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Harlequin Cafe & Catering serves as a comfortable local spot on Leeds Road where the pace slows down just enough for a proper breakfast or a satisfying sandwich. Regulars appreciate the unpretentious atmosphere marked by warm, attentive staff who treat each visit like a familiar catch-up rather than a transactional run-in. It’s the sort of place where you’re likely to see familiar faces dropping in on a Sunday morning for a hearty English breakfast or a classic roast meat sandwich, like their turkey and stuffing option.

The menu leans into traditional British café fare with standout items like pork pies, paninis, and comforting plates such as sausage, egg, and chips — dishes that feel just right after a weekend walk or a morning errand run. Coffee here, including a reliably strong long black, complements the food nicely without overshadowing it. Although not a spot for rushing, the service is efficient and friendly, making it easy to settle in for a relaxed meal or a catch-up with friends.

Beyond casual meals, Harlequin also handles catering, earning local trust for occasions that call for quality, fresh food and easy planning. This underlines how the café slots into community life—not just a place to eat, but one that supports local events and gatherings with thoughtful food options.

Ideal for those who enjoy a straightforward, well-cooked meal in a welcoming setting, Harlequin attracts a mix of locals looking for consistent quality away from more crowded city-centre spots. Mornings and early afternoons during the week and weekends seem to be when the café hums with the most activity, providing a calm refuge for anyone wanting a good meal and friendly service without fuss.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Tuesday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Friday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 02:00 PM

72 Reviews
Ethan Jaques

02 Dec 2025

Well what can i say, this place is amazing the staff are really friendly and welcoming they always have a big smile on their faces and are always happy to see us customers. They are always happy and every customer i have seen has left the shop happy. They are all so polite it is a joy to go there on a weekly basis. Moving on to the food. Well that i could go on for hours at how good the food is but ill shorten it down. I cannot and i repeat cannot think of a single bad thing to say about the food it is always warm and tasty the meat is always cooked and tastes like it was cooked by a mitchellin star chef because its blooming amazing. The prices are phenomenal and as i said before the food is blooming amazing the food is well worth the price i am a regular customer and have been for years and will be for many years to come i am truly gobsmacked at how well this cafe performs. This leads me on to the cleanliness inside the cafe. The cafe is soo clean i am outstanded every time i go in the cafe also smells amazing when you walk in its like walking through duty free at how nice it smells inside. The workers at harlequin cafe really do not know how good they are at their job. I cannot recommend this cafe enough to anyone it truly is amazing. The teacakes and the flat cakes are always lovely and soft it really is the most enjoyable breakfast anyone can ever have. I have tried a lot of cafes and i can honestly say that harlequin is the best cafe i have been to ever.

Mark McKerracher

18 Nov 2025

A diamond in the ruff this place. Quiet, calm, very nice fresh food and excellent service! Highly recommend!!

David O

25 Oct 2025

Call in every sunday morning for the best breakfast or sandwich around. Very friendly staff and very good menu.

Zoe Kempa

05 Oct 2025

Thank you for everything you did for us today, Janet and the team at Harlequin Cafe & Catering for Brenda’s funeral. It really was a lovely buffet and plentiful. The food was fresh and lots of choice at really reasonable prices. You made the planning and preparation very easy. It was very much appreciated. Would highly recommend and would use again.

Connor Cooper

26 Sep 2025

Fantastic Cafe, the food is extremely fresh, delicious and great value for money, for a cafe I personally think in my opinion it is the best in Bradford nevermind in the vicinity. And as for the staff they are extremely polite and can't do enough for you. Would highly recommend this little gem would rate higher if I could!!!

Warren C

26 Sep 2025

Great little spot for the basics like jacket spuds. Quick service, too.

Sue Williams

24 Sep 2025

Absolutely fantastic spread for my father in laws funeral at very short notice. The pork pie was amazing and everyone commented on how good all the food was. Thanks to Janet and team

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