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Higher Ground, Hirst Lock

Cafe

👍👍 Love it here, so does Ralph as he gets treats People often mention cakes, friendly, coffee, staff, lovely, canal, Great, cafe, great, nice,


Address

Hirst Ln, Bingley, Shipley BD18 4NQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.highergroundhirstlock.com

Contact

+44 1274 597770

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (328 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 9:30 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 4 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: cakes (18) friendly (13) coffee (10) staff (10) lovely (9) canal (8) Great (6) cafe (6) great (6) nice (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Evelyn G. 10 months ago on Google
    Love it here, so does Ralph as he gets treats
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great coffee and cakes. A true hidden gem just outside Saltaire village. The cakes are top quality and fresh. The coffee (latte) I tried was lovely not too bitter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anne R. 11 months ago on Google
    Great dog friendly coffee shop. Very popular so always pretty busy. Lots of outdoor seating too with lovely view of countryside. Lots of nearby walks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geraldine B. 11 months ago on Google
    Wonderful find. Clean and friendly cafe with a vast choice of cakes available plus hot and cold sandwiches and drinks. Tasty food. Seating both indoor and outside. Very popular. Dog friendly. Close to the canal, river and Hirst Wood walks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mrs B. 1 year ago on Google
    Huge selection of delicious cakes & a much needed warm drink after a wet walk… great to be able to bring the dogs in too. Remember your reusable cup as it’s everything is served in disposable tableware. Good service in a warm comfortable spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sabiya K. 7 months ago on Google
    Always nice coffee and cake 🎂 to enjoy ...

  • 4/5 Emma C. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice enough spot for a quick lunch, limited options on savory food but great selection of sweets. A few 2 many nosy dogs inside during our visit!

  • 4/5 Keziah M. 6 months ago on Google
    Lovely cafe by the canal. Enormous selection of cakes and treats. We enjoyed ours a lot. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Very family friendly. Helpful staff.

  • 3/5 ANTHONY K. 6 months ago on Google
    The online menu is deceiving as it states that there is a breakfast menu. I was expecting the usual fare of bacon, sausage, eggs, tomatoes etc but none of this was an option. Clearly no traditional breakfast is served which was very disappointing. However the panini’s were tasty and the surroundings are very nice.

  • 5/5 Stuart F. 6 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff, great coffee, tasty food and an amazing view. If you want a lovely walk by the canal, followed by a choice of food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere with beautiful, local artwork and so many gorgeous dogs, then this is the place for you!

  • 5/5 Belinda J. 6 months ago on Google
    This was recommended while walking our dog in Hirst Wood. It's not cheap (but not expensive either) but you get what you pay for. The latte was freshly made. The soup and cakes were home made and to die for. I had coconut and lime cake...which I've just eaten and it was delicious. I should mention it is dog friendly (free treats by the till), inside and outside tables and (the best idea ever) an area that is enclosed for families with small kids - brilliant. The first of many visits, I need to sample more cakes....

  • 5/5 Val H. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit . Went with a large group of family for mothers day walk. Very friendly place. The cakes were really good and tasty. Good service with happy staff.

  • 5/5 Stephen b. 1 year ago on Google
    This has become my default Cafe. The coffee, the cakes, the location and the staff just make this a great place to visit with friends or if you just want a quite 5 mins, pop on down. Also our dog loves the treats and sausages!!

  • 1/5 Benjamin S. 10 months ago on Google
    Never been, but my neighbour works there and puts mega hours in.

  • 5/5 melanie d. 4 years ago on Google
    A cafe run by friendly staff and with lovely food especially the cakes!! Inside tables or outside. Small baby play area inside and space outside for older kids. Nice location near the canal, Hirst woods and the nature reserve.

  • 5/5 James D. 1 year ago on Google
    Really friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, dog friendly. Nice coffee and panini options!

  • 5/5 kathrin d. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely friendly place. Great views. Great service and very tasty food. I need to try their amazing looking cakes.

  • 5/5 Julie P. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been walking the canal for 2 years and my neighbour recommended that I visit the cafe. So I did just that this weekend. I am a little fussy about bacon. It has to be cooked enough. I always ask for well done and it rarely ever is. Anyway, I thought, I'd give their bacon and brie panini a go. Oh my God! Hats off. No rubbery uncooked bits. It was perfect. The cuppa was good. The cakes looked beautiful and moist, the area was clean. People were respectful, cleaning up after themselves. The toilets were clean. The staff were quick on wiping tables down. They were polite and welcoming. Good mood music, bit of Fleetwood Mac in the background. Free WiFi. Pup treats on the counter. Overall, a nice experience. Good prices. I'll definitely be making more regular pit stops on my walks.

  • 5/5 Abi S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent and fast service, good prices and friendly staff! Always come here for a takeout hot drink (and sometimes one of their lovely cakes!) when walking the canal. Cosy modern and clean interior

  • 5/5 Nicholas W. 2 years ago on Google
    Regular haunt, especially when cycling along the canal. Great cakes and wide choice of drinks. Friendly welcome from Jez and the team. Some local art on the walls to see too. Good value food.

  • 5/5 Hannah S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best coffee shop by far. Perfect site as there's loads of space for kiddies to run. Dog friendly too. I always get the oat milk latte. Lots of delicious cakes to choose from.

  • 3/5 Wendy M. 2 years ago on Google
    A lovely atmosphere in the cafe with all ages enjoying the tasty cakes, soups and sandwiches. However the experience was really marred for me by the dreadful use of plastic cutlery and cardboard receptacles. It was awkward eating the soup with a plastic dessert spoon from a deep tub. The bread was served in something reminiscent of a bowl used in hospital wards. Such a shame.

  • 5/5 Belinda M. 2 years ago on Google
    We love it here. Lovely cakes and great drinks, staff are lovely and friendly and the cafe has a nice atmosphere with families and walkers. Outside space is beautiful and we've enjoyed many a coffee and panini in the sunshine. They also accommodate for lactose and gluten intolerances which is great!

  • 5/5 Hannah H. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff, lovely atmosphere. Muddy boots and dogs welcome! Whether you're wanting a coffee and tasty cake or a nice cold beer. A welcome stop for dog walkers along the canal. Great outside space too.

  • 5/5 Peter S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely location & views. Called in here by chance. Limited menu for food but lots of cakes, scones etc. We had pennines and what we had tasted very nice. My Latte and the hot chocolate my Son and Grandchildren had was also very good. No proper cups or plates all disposal. Would be better to not have to have disposal if eating inside. Plenty of art work on display and for sale.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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