Calderdale Calderdale
The Secret Cafe

The Secret Cafe

Burnley Road, Calderdale, United Kingdom, HX2 6EQ

Cafe • Steak • Coffee • Cheese


"Went to The Secret Cafe today as it has been quite some time since we were last there. My Mrs had been browsing on Her Chromebook and some review came up about The Secret Cafe and She said was it the same one we had visited some time ago and if so, we need to go again and check it out. The weather today was quite wet and Her indoors suggested we might go today for a bit of lunch so we left a damp Wyke and went over to a very wet Luddenden Foot to pay them a visit. I had already checked the Menu out online and had decided I was going to have the Beef Chilli with chips and a pitta bread, however when we got there the lady that came to serve us pointed out the Specials menu and I clocked the Gammon, Eggs and Chips with Mushrooms and Tomato, so immediately changed my mind (as I am quite partial to a bit of Gammon). Sorry to be boring but we both ended up with the Gammon and two pot of tea. While we were waiting I was watching some of the items coming from the kitchen and said to the Mrs I haven 't seen anything small come out of there yet A full English Breakfast past, flippin 'eck and then a couple of rather large sandwiches in large teacakes and some baked potatoes with ample fillings past our table so I had a pretty good idea what to expect and I wasn 't disappointed. A young woman brought our tea 's and after a while brought the lunch plate which consisted of a nice piece of grilled Gammon a good portion of chips, topped with two fried eggs two large slices of grilled tomato and a good helping of mushrooms. Gammon was properly grilled, the chips were delicious, fried eggs were fresh (the whites were almost meaty, that 's when you know the eggs are fresh and the yolks still liquid, perfect) and a good portion of sweet mushrooms, what 's not to like there. Both of us were highly delighted with our food and enough tea for two and a half cups each, perfect lunch. Lunch for two of us cost 22.00 which included the two pots of tea. Bargain!! The place was quite busy (I 'm not really surprised) however I was surprised at the reasonable prices and quality of the food, so keep it up Guys, you are doing it right. Lastly the staff were pleasant and helpful and on a final note we are going to have to go back to try the Chilli and one or both of the night do 's. It could be Pie Night or the Gourmet Evening possibly even both, so watch for the next review. Thank You to all at The Secret Cafe, the secret 's out"

The Fleece Inn

The Fleece Inn

Ripponden New Bank, HX4 0DJ, Calderdale, United Kingdom

Beer • Steak • Coffee • British


"My room was spotlessly clean and had everything I needed ie hairdryer, shower jel and tea and coffee). The bed was comfy a little soft for my personal taste but very comfy) with very good quality pillows. Normally in hotels I need an eye mask due to too much light, but here the room was nice and dark, giving me a good nights sleep. The hotel is on a main road which is noisey in the day but even though my room was facing the road it was quiet at night . It didn't effect my sleep. The bar area was nice with friendly staff. I was a bit disappointed by the choice of beers , in a countryside Inn I would have liked some local real ales. But I did have a nice pint if Timothy Taylor. I was disappointed that I stayed during a very wet British summer because the beer garden area looked stunning. Hopefully the sun will shine on my next visit. Evening meal in bistro lived up to the 2 AA rosettes . The wine was good quality and reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and service is efficient. Although it's a nice small menu I was spoilt for choice . A good mix of traditional dishes and dishes with a nice modern twist. Plenty of fish and vegan options as well as steaks. One thing I don't like is when restaurants put a bit of paper on the plate under the fish and chips . I don't get why they do it, its not needed . Overall great stay . It deserves the AA stars."