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Smorgasbord Coffee Bar

Cafe Coffee shop

🫤 The worst value for money breakfast I’ve had in recent times. Though the full English breakfast has quality ingredients, I just can’t get over the offensively small portion size. Not to mention, they make you pay an extra pound (!) for each turkey bacon rasher. It also makes me sad that people now... People often mention coffee, staff, service, great, breakfast, friendly, nice, good, Great, toast,


Address

2-4 Rawson Pl, Bradford BD1 3QQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.smorgasbordcoffeebar.com

Contact

+44 1274 218066

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (627 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (34) staff (25) service (22) great (18) breakfast (16) friendly (13) nice (12) good (12) Great (10) toast (9)
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  • 2/5 Hamzah A. 9 months ago on Google
    The worst value for money breakfast I’ve had in recent times. Though the full English breakfast has quality ingredients, I just can’t get over the offensively small portion size. Not to mention, they make you pay an extra pound (!) for each turkey bacon rasher. It also makes me sad that people now accept 1 egg and 1 piece of toast as the new norm. What made this experience less impressive was the expensive coffee (£3.50 flat white) which was closer to a cup of lukewarm milk. Otherwise, service was efficient, polite and the coffee bar had ample seating. To management, either change the portion size or the price of your breakfast…
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kristina P. 9 months ago on Google
    Ordered caesar salad and it’s even not close to Caesar salad. No dressing ,except olive oil. And ingredients are far away from original salad. Very disappointed.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yusef a. 1 year ago on Google
    Really nice food , I ordered 2 omelette, and each omelette had 2 slices of toast, and when I ordered two pieces for each dish, I expected no problem without an account, but he told me that a piece of toast costs 75 pence. We know how much the price of a whole toast is. I hope the owner of a sufficient amount looks at that, because he is responsible for a sufficient amount. We know that if I went to an English café, he would not ask me anything about if I ordered two pieces of toast for the dish, and for information, when I asked for two pieces for each dish and I did not finish my dish, and he asked me for money, is this a manager who needs experience and how to think about this deal, and there was a girl who was better than him in dealing
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Qubra S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was nice and very friendly staff. My 3rd visit to this coffee bar. Will visit again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 YP 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for breakfast, staff are always friendly and the food is always tasty however, portion sizes have decreased over the years… other than that always my go to for breakfast amongst other delicious dishes served here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rally f. 2 years ago on Google
    Always on point, can’t knock it for it’s quality and service! Great food!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Syed S. 2 years ago on Google
    Smorgasbord was one of the nicest breakfasts I’ve had in a while. Really tasty and fresh , everything was on point. The service was amazing , I wish we had a place like this in london. I was there for 5 hours breakfast and plenty of lattes and coffees but I was recommended a caramel machit …. ( I don’t know how to spell it ) and boy was it good , had it twice but the second time her boss made it was still lovely but not as good as hers. Anyway I’d defo be calling again when I’m next upnorth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amna A. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was fresh and tasty. The spicy sausages were very nice and the hazelnut mocha is highly recommended. Overall a very pleasant and enjoyable food experience and very friendly staff. Kuddos to them
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farzana S. 1 year ago on Google
    First time and won't be my last, such amazing food an customer service, lovely seating area inside and outside
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Idris K. 1 year ago on Google
    It's been a while since I have been North and I ended up at Smorgasbord again. Previous experience was extremely good but this time it was even better. The service was on point by friendly staff but more importantly, the food was amazing. It is so good to have consistently good service and great food. Thank you and see you guys again in the near future. PS please open a place in West London.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anthony S. 4 years ago on Google
    I really like the mocha's here, right balance of coffee and chocolate. The staff are always friendly. Nice to have a stamp loyalty card system. Also loads of syrups on offer behind the counter, just ask them to add them in (for a bit extra).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DOUGIE B. 4 years ago on Google
    lovely coffee shop, really pleasant young ladies (and Matthew!) behind the bar, very high quality products and very warm and inviting interior, without any doubt the nicest coffee shop in Bradford
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise Catol B. 4 years ago on Google
    Mathew the manager and all his staff a great with each individual customer who walk through the door. The staff always have a smile on their face even when there extremely busy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matthew S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice Coffee shop in Bradford, does some brilliant cake

  • 4/5 Immelda L. 4 years ago on Google
    What can I say I loved valerie patisserie, but it's gone Tiffin not bad great service I received today thanks guys

  • 5/5 Chris B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, interior & exterior amazing with it being part of the old Wool Exchange

  • 5/5 Usaamah M. 4 years ago on Google
    Mocha was perfect along with a fresh Croissant...the décor and interior was tremendous and the staff were really considerate and kind.

  • 3/5 Robert B. 4 years ago on Google
    The coffee is nice. The premises are nice and clean inside. The prices are a little high tho and there isn't a great selection.

  • 5/5 Kris G. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful old school building with great modern coffee thinking

  • 5/5 Adamo S. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant- proper coffee shop with old fashioned customer service

  • 3/5 Samuel T. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite expensive

  • 5/5 Kamran Z. 2 years ago on Google
    A fantastic cafe! Great cutomer service from beginning to end of the process. The front of staff are really informed and go the extra mile at every stage. Tasty food. I would recommend them unreservedly.

  • 5/5 Lizz Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Great customer service and delicious food. I ordered a latte and a tomato quiche. After I ordered, they informed me they were out of the quiche. They refunded me and also brought me a new item, a cheese and tomato toastie, which was probably the best I've ever had.

  • 5/5 Steve D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit for a rest while shopping. Good selection of 🍰 and sandwiches.

  • 5/5 Tassavar A. 2 years ago on Google
    Breakfast always on POINT!! Very tasty! The service is always friendly always coming here with friends and family. Wife often getting me to try these new breakfast places out went to Brunchville in Manchester all these places care more about presentation and pictures than the actual food itself - Smorgies always delivering quality breakfast

  • 5/5 Nusrat M. 2 years ago on Google
    First time customer at this place. What an amazing place it is, the customer service was very welcoming and friendly. We ordered the full English breakfast and it was by far the best we have had. The food was lovely with perfect size portions of everything and the homemade tomato sauce was very unique and tasty. Extra star for serving quality twinings tea. We will definitely be regular customers and be back to try the rest of the menu. Thank you for such an amazing experience

  • 3/5 Forid M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great outdoor seating for a breakfast/brunch place. Had the roast beef sandwich and beef sausage toastie. Decent portions with a very good price point. Cakes were delicious as well. Coffee wasn't that great tbh which is a shame as its a coffee bar.

  • 3/5 sparklydebs 2 years ago on Google
    A decent coffee however, we sat outside and I didn't find the atmosphere great and didn't sit inside due to the music not my taste. The crockery was worn which is why I didnt give it 4stars. Food looked good.

  • 5/5 Mazafar C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place! Travelled up to Bradford. Stopped to get ourselves some breakfast and coffee. We ordered full English breakfast and coffee. Guy called waqas - very down to earth. I don’t know if he was in a happy mood or they just do nice portions! Well worth it.

  • 5/5 Rayhaan M. 1 year ago on Google
    The full English was the best full English I’ve had. High quality sausages and rashers, good portion size. My wife got a baked potato and was very happy with it. Highly recommend and look forward to returning.

  • 5/5 DaReDeViL 1 year ago on Google
    Always welcome there visited many times for breakfast and lunch, good customer service and lovely food 😋

  • 5/5 Layla H. 1 year ago on Google
    Always the best place for breakfast or late lunch! The food portions to price ratio is great. The staff is always helpful and friendly. Don't have to wait long for food either. Cute cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, they also have a downstairs. Food is always good never misses

  • 5/5 Ibrahim A. 10 months ago on Google
    10/10 food and service. Lovely outside seating area. Beautiful experience sitting outside under the umbrellas. Will definitely be coming again. Thank you @smogasbordteam 👍🏼👌🏽

  • 5/5 M U. 5 months ago on Google
    First time coming here. Entering in, we could pick anywhere to sit down but one of the lovely waitresses offered us more private seating downstairs as the ground floor - outside public can look in easily as its all windows. If you’re coming with family, downstairs is perfect. Ordered the famous full english breakfast with extra rashers which were 95p each but definitely worth it. Amazing flavour. Includes a slice of toast with butter, 2 hash browns, sausages, mushrooms (absolutely delicious especially if you like mushrooms), fried egg, baked beans and a small pot of tomato sauce/salsa. Overall was a brilliant meal, wouldve been better if there was 2 slices of bread but fine. Also got the ambros belly buster sandwich which was filling. Unfortunately, it just seemed to lack a little flavour, salt, spices in general. The caramelised onions inside were perfectly cooked and sweet but wouldve been a great combo if some spices were added. Nevertheless, it was filling. Caramel macchiato was very nice. Theyve got their menu online with all pricing. Everything is Halal. No alcohol sold on the premises. Will be coming again to add more to this review and try out their pastas, jacket potatoes, pizza dishes!

  • 2/5 Zainab H. 6 months ago on Google
    I was really excited to try Smorgasbord but I was highly disappointed. The Down South chicken sandwich was absolutely awful. The chicken was very chickeny and had no flavour - I actually couldn't eat it. When I told a staff member, she just shrugged her shoulders, apologised and walked away. The staff member at the till when I was ordering was really nice. The steak and onion was nice but very spicy. Coffee wasn't great either. Toilets were also out of order. I won't be going back, food wasn't worth it whatsoever - especially in Bradford!

  • 5/5 Amra A. 5 months ago on Google
    Food was delicious and the customer service was phenomenal. Hajra went above and beyond for us, such a gem and a perfect example of what someone’s attitude should be like on the front of the till. 5 stars for everything! Will be back soon!

  • 5/5 Gillingham 3 years ago on Google
    A great experience. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean all round.

  • 5/5 S G. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, comfortable, cosy environment and delicious, coffee, cakes and chai.

  • 4/5 Poppy-jo L. 4 years ago on Google
    Probably the best coffee in Bradford!

  • 1/5 abi 4 years ago on Google
    Rude service was left waiting for 10 minutes to order, even though I was the first in the queue. Heard the server ask the other server if she should serve me and she said no, once I was served the staff gave off a unfriendly vibe. The cruffin was very tough had to rip it apart with my hands.

  • 4/5 Mark S. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent cup of coffee and relaxed atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Vladimir 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place!

  • 5/5 Andrew 'carpetmonster' J. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Latté & my girlfriend says her cappuccino was a belter aswell ☕ As lovers of coffee we can recommend ! Also the staff are friendly & pleasant too 😃 thankyou Tierney who looked after us thismorning 🙂 100% Regards Andrew j Crowther @andyjonrew

  • 5/5 lynne .. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, spacious, and best of all they make FABULOUS white hot chocolate sundaes!!! 😋

  • 1/5 Jono D. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely building and lay out, but very disappointed with the coffee and taste, ordered a ice latte and a latte but ended up having to bin both. Ice lattte had one ice cube in it, was mainly milk and barley any coffee and the latte wasn't hot and didn't taste great either, seemed off. Very disappointing and ended up paying for another two coffees down the road.

  • 5/5 Adam L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee

  • 5/5 Aqsa W. 4 years ago on Google
    Order breakfast, served promptly and good service. Lovely coffee and toast!

  • 1/5 Paul G. 5 years ago on Google
    Was going every morning with my friend to have toast and coffee till today 1st November 2018. My friends toast was not even cooked, absolute awful attitude from the waitress twice in a row!!! Done with this place, as an independent in Bradford City centre they need to value long standing customers. Dissatisfied and dissapoined!!!

  • 5/5 Danielle N. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, very cosy and relaxing. Perfect for catching up with friends. Good selection of food and drinks and very nice coffee

  • 4/5 Claire B. 6 years ago on Google
    Great staff, great cake, great tea. Only lost a star because I went to use the bathroom, went upstairs and the arrow saud ladies and gents, went in and one was a gents toilet and the other was a staff toilet. Went back downstairs and there was only a disabled so I left, crossing my legs 😂😂 otherwise can't fault them!

  • 5/5 Russell H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice relaxed coffee bar with snack menu too.

  • 5/5 Olga A. 5 years ago on Google
    Evrytime when meet my friends in town, we going for coffee, amazing staff....

  • 5/5 Simon H. 4 years ago on Google
    What a lovely place, staff were very welcoming and looked after us, will be going again, also soon moving to the old Patisserie Valerie premises, so nearer to Broadway.

  • 5/5 Doris S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good service good coffee

  • 5/5 Fran B. 4 years ago on Google
    I don't like strong coffee, always a lovely latte here

  • 5/5 Alexandros K. 4 years ago on Google
    Best coffee in Bradford

  • 5/5 yfjrjfygrtsrtugfyrd g. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to sit and have a coffee staff are always very nice

  • 5/5 Conor M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely environment, great coffee and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Myra B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great friendly place

  • 5/5 Vince e. 4 years ago on Google
    Just love the coffee here and always friendly service

  • 5/5 Edmund D. 4 years ago on Google
    The best coffee house in this and any other universe ☕☕☕

  • 5/5 Evangelia V. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly place

  • 1/5 John C. 4 years ago on Google
    Dirty. Rubbish service and mediocre food.

  • 5/5 Margaret C. 4 years ago on Google
    First visit. Fabulous coffee, great staff and great service. Cosy, comfortable place.

  • 5/5 Raymond F. 4 years ago on Google
    A GREAT&PLESANT PLACE TO TAKE FRIENDS DRINKS%FOOD PROPER NICE

  • 5/5 phillip S. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow great place .

  • 4/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    Super place

  • 4/5 J T. 3 years ago on Google
    Quick service and staff constantly cleaning.

  • 5/5 Ryuk S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best indie in bradford


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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