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Julie Mountain took over a cosy, cellar based restaurant and transformed it into one of the most talked about eateries in Ilkley! With a friendly welcome, honest service and a rustic dining experience.
Daytime delights in Café J
During the day, Café J offers a tasty daytime menu in our rustic style cellar bar, with all the charm of a french styled cafe bistro. Whether you fancy a light nibble or a warming hearty soup, Café J offers something to tickle everyone’s taste buds.
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All our food is home cooked and prepared to order. Our popular daily specials board changes frequently and offers an eclectic mix of world fusions and distinctive flavours. Café J is proud to source and use local produce from across the Wharfe and Aire Valley, so when you’re enjoying your food you can also enjoy the fact that you’re helping your local community.
During the summer months, our opening hours are extended and we introduce our Afternoon Teas on our glorious outdoor terrace. During the winter you can ‘warm your cockles’ with a home-made soup next to our roaring, open fire. Of course, you can simply drop in for a cuppa or a glass of wine ‘al-fresco’ after perusing the nearby shops that Ilkley has to offer!
Themed Nights
Themed nights at Cafe J you can really sink your teeth into. Once a month, we open our doors to the evening air and welcome our guests to sit, relax and enjoy a themed inspired night including a 3 course meal and live music.
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Over the years, Café J has successfully recreated the tastes of the world; from Italy to Morocco, Portugal to Spain, France to Thailand and India to Greece. Isabella has done them all! And’s she’s done them well! Being Portuguese, Café J’s cook Isabella, is at home with creating taste explosions and fusing world flavours, all in keeping with traditionally rustic methods.
During the summer months, Café J also offers barbeque themed nights, where guests can relax on the terrace in the early evening haze, whilst taking in the beautiful barbeque flavours as they trail across The Grove! Café J has also recreated the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, right on The Grove!
Café J’s themed nights prove popular with guests, not surprisingly with prices starting from £18.95 per person for a 3 course meal! The night also includes live music where Elvis has frequented the building.
Private Functions
The perfect setting for your special event. Café J is able to cater for private functions, be it a small group requiring an intimate meal or wedding party wanting a rustic ambient setting, no matter your taste, style or budget we can cater for you.
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Seating up to 34 inside, Café J can create a private dining experience for you and your guests to enjoy. We can also attach marquees to our building and create an open space for you on our outside terrace, allowing us to cater for a few more people. We will create a 3 course menu, specifically for you and your party. Be it a 3 course themed menu or a barbeque style tapas, we’ll work with you to create something unique for your special event.
You will find that we’re incredibly flexible and are available for bookings throughout the week and weekend, at any time throughout the year. We have catered for weddings, anniversaries, birthday’s, hen do’s and Christenings, so whatever your event, get in touch to discuss your perfect idea!
There is no charge for room hire if your party is of 20 or more. For those smaller, we charge an £80 room fee.
What our customers say about J Reserve
Down in Ilkley on holiday and found this lovely place. Great staff who were happy to chat. Stands out by being that bit different.
Alan Macneill
Superb breakfast – lovely runny poached egg cooked to perfection
Daniel Belcher
Super delicious cake and coffee, beautiful coffee cups and sugar jar and amazingly friendly staff! My new favourite place! Love it.
Marcella Mullan
Open
Mon » Closed
Tues » 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wed » 9.00am – 6.00pm
Thur » 9.00am – 6.00pm
Fri » 9.00am – 8.00pm*
Sat » 9.00am – 8.00pm*
Sun » 10.00 – 5.00pm
*Food served until 7.00pm
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