Tambourine is a brilliant little local coffee shop; a small walk away from the tourist hotspots. It's brilliant because the coffee is excellent. It helps that they serve North Star coffee; but the coffee is well made, swift and hot. The service and whole atmosphere is very friendly. It's a small, clean and welcoming place. The staff made me feel right at home straight away. The only aspect that might put people off is the overlapping conversation. Lots of friendly people in a small place meant I could hear every word of at least four conversations. Don't let that put you off. This is not the place if you're planning a private chat but it's perfect if you want good coffee and to feel like a Saltaire local.
This place is clearly about good coffee. Really high quality, well made and delicious. I also sampled some tahini blondie which was very good. My friend had coffee cake which she said was a little dry but also loved the filter coffee.
Lots of people dropping in whilst there, clearly a popular spot and was open at 9am on a Sunday... perfect!
On other days appears to be other breakfast items available so will have to revisit to try.
I feel like this is what real coffee tastes like. I usually get an iced latte with vanilla syrup. Exceptional taste. It makes all the chains seem irrelevant. Always amazing service with a smile too. Would highly recommend if you’re near the area
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How coffee is supposed to be!! What a breath of fresh air after the few terrible experiences we've had lately.
I had a decaf latte, my partner an decaf oat flat white. My latte was perfect (and I don't use that word often!) - not too hot so it still had that gorgeous sweetness to the milk, excellent texture ie not too frothy or too thin, the strength was spot on (nice and strong) and it tasted amazing despite being decaf which can be very hit-and-miss. Super impressed. My partner's coffee was just as good in all those ways.
The cheesecake brownie was also insanely good - such a massive piece for the price, so tasty, gooey, chocolatey, with huge slabs of delicious chocolate throughout, best I've ever ever had. My partner's (huge!) peanut butter and jam flapjack was also good, slightly dry but still very very tasty.
Vibes inside we're super chill, scandi, zen, hipster, light, clean etc etc - all the stuff we're into. We sat outside on the street as it was such a hot day, lovely place to watch the world go by.
Could not recommend more! 10/10.
I ordered a three cheese and spring onion toastie and a vanilla iced coffee. The food was flavourful and filling, and the salad was very tasty, I enjoyed the combination of flavours. The coffee was mid, and it definitely could be improved. The service was good. The atmosphere lets the place down a little, in my opinion
In the sense that there isn't much atmosphere, it reminded me a little of supermarket cafe vibes, like if lidl or aldi had a cafe [very minimal but not intentionally trendy]
Also, it needs better ventilation. The smell of vinegar when you first entered was overwhelming. I can see myself coming back for a quick lunch sometime and maybe trying other coffees.
Incredible coffee and the best porridge I’ve ever had!
Brilliant coffee shop for a chillax time especially when it is sunny. You can just sit by the window facing the street to watch people or cars or inside for more privacy. Delicious coffee that did not need anything adding. Their chocolate chip cookie was amazing too! Highly recommended! 👍
Speciality coffee all the way. A Brilliant coffee shop that i always visit when in Saltaire. North star coffee on tap made by baristas. New outside seating, a new layout inside with more seats and really beautiful crockery all implemented since my last visit too. Everything is made and displayed with love.
I’m an ultra coffee snob and it’s difficult , almost impossible to get good specialty espresso in the Shipley/Saltaire / Bingley area. This place is brilliant! barista knows what they are doing so I love it.
It’s a lot steamy humid in the café which doesn’t make it feel that great inside, but that’s a minor knock and probably isn’t an issue in summer.
Fantastic food. Interesting salads and very wholesome ingredients. All freshly made. Super generous and really nice staff.
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