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US$6 - US$32
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Seafood, British, Cafe, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Called on Sunday morning for a coffee and toasted scone.Sat outside as the market was on,in the sun.Perfect spot ,staff very friendly, food was great.Fabulous place ,wish I lived local .Highly recommend.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Many thanks for your lovely comments. julie

Reviewed 16 October 2023 via mobile

We read the reviews so had to try it out! The food was lovely and the staff were so friendly. I came with my elderly mum and the only downside was the location of the toilets which was down a low corridor that you had...to stoop down and then down a steep set of stairs. If it wasn’t for this, we would definitely go again. Thank you.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 17 October 2023

Thanks so much for your comments. Julie

Reviewed 14 October 2023 via mobile

Best cake in the north of England , on next visit to J Reserve we'll be booking for dinner. Lovely outside seating area with blankets if it gets cold and all the staff and the owner very friendly and very customer focused. Definitely 10/10 for...me.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 17 October 2023

Ahh thank you so much. Really pleased you enjoyed. julie

Reviewed 26 September 2023

Warm welcome, excellent service and top quality food. Freshly cooked food, beautifully presented and good value for money.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2023

Thank you so much we really appreciate this as it’s tough in hospitality coming into the winter months. So this means a lot to Me and the team x

Reviewed 21 September 2023

We visited this popular ilkley bistro for a lunch date and were delightfully greeted with smiles and happiness! The food was absolutely delicious! Now become a weekly visit, and the staff always remember the regulars.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2023

Thankyou so much for your feedback. This means a lot to the to us and appreciate your time to write a lovely comment. Julie

Reviewed 21 September 2023

We came for lunch with our children and it was a wonderful experience. The staff were welcoming and very accommodating towards our children. The service was great and the food delicious. We would definitely go back and would highly recommend you visit here if you...are in the area.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2023

I am so pleased you had a great experience us. We try our best but can sometimes get it wrong. I will pass this on to our staff who do a fantastic job. Many thanks Julie

Reviewed 21 September 2023

May I compliment all the staff who looked after my colleague and myself providing excellent service - they were friendly, very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The full English was second to none and certainly prepared one for the day ahead - didn’t...need lunch !!! Well done to all shall certainly be returning 😊More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 21 September 2023

Thank you so much we pride ourselves on The big Full English. I am so pleased A happy customer. Thank you

Reviewed 29 August 2023

Upon arrival in Ilkley decided to go to our regular Restaurant/cafe time being 11.40 , was told by staff that we could not have a coffee as we had not booked a table , when I showed her 3 empty tables she simply said we...could only have a table if we were having a meal , only one word sums this up , disgusting!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 30 August 2023

We are sorry but it’s very difficult and with the economic climate in the hospitality trade to have a coffee over lunch is not viable. We serve coffee 9.30 until 11.30 and from 2pm onwards. Once again I apologise and hope you understand our predicament....More

Reviewed 28 August 2023

A beautiful private dining experience for a family celebration. Thank you Julie and Dawn for helping us celebrate in style and to Chess who looked after us on the day. We will be back!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 30 August 2023

So pleased you enjoyed your wedding breakfast. And we wish you all the best for the future Julie and the team x

Reviewed 17 August 2023 via mobile

On arriving at J Reserve we were greeted with a smile , and shown to our table , the waitress brought the menus and explained The Specials Board .The choice of items on the menu certainly caters for all people , when the food arrived...it was of excellent quality , well prepared and presented. The staff were all extremely courteous and obliging through our visit . I will certainly be returning,and would recommend J Reserve , one piece of advice is to make a booking to avoid any disappointment.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 19 August 2023

Thank you so much for your amazing comments. We hope to see you again soon Julie and the team .

Reviewed 12 August 2023

Had an excellent lunch, the Gourmet Burger was probably the tastiest burger I have ever had, I kid you not, the service was fantastic and the staff Chess and Dawn were really professional and friendly. I will visit again. P.s. the Bakewell clafoutis was wonderful.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 13 August 2023

Really glad you liked the bakewell a new recipe for me to try so we will do this again. Will pass your comments on to Dawn and Chess julie

Reviewed 31 July 2023 via mobile

JReserve is always at the top of me and my friends list when we come to Ilkley. When I ask my friend, where should I book for lunch, without hesitation the answer is always JReserve. The food is delicious and service is always so warm...and friendly. No matter how full we never fail to have room for a slice of one of the delicious cakes on offer. We always end up staying for a couple of hours and enjoy a bottle of prosecco or two :0) lovely indoor and outdoor seating optionsMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 7 August 2023

Thanks so much for your lovely comments xx

Reviewed 14 July 2023

Served by a lovely lady called Dawn. So friendly and very helpful. She made you feel like you had known her for years.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 15 July 2023

Thankyou so much for your lovely comments about Dawn, she always above and beyond. Many thanks Julie

Reviewed 14 July 2023 via mobile

We called here to have a coffee. They provide lunch at this time between 12 till 2 not just coffees , So we decided to have lunch and wow it was Amazing ! I had the courgette and feta risotto and my Husband had the...crab salad ..It was delicious. So what turned out to be just a coffee was an amazing mouthwatering lunch . The staff was so friendly and welcoming too , We will defiantly be returning 😊More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 15 July 2023

Many thanks for your lovely comments. Julie

Reviewed 28 June 2023 via mobile

What fantastic customer service! Staff went above and beyond to help with a birthday treat for my friend - wanted to send gift vouchers but couldn’t order online and I don’t live locally so Emily personally organised these and hand delivered to make sure they...made it in time for my friend’s birthday. My friend is beyond delighted with her birthday gift - she’s a regular and I couldn’t have sorted a better gift for her - all thanks to Emily’s excellent customer service. Jealous I won’t be getting to eat here with her!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Julie mountain, Owner at J Reserve, responded to this reviewResponded 28 June 2023

Well done to our Emily great customer service. Thankyou julie

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J Reserve is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5