When I first heard about Bradford’s ‘most Instagrammable cafe’ I was immediately intrigued - it takes more than just a pretty setting to win over my tastebuds.
Just a short walk away from the iconic Alhambra Theatre on Chester Street, Cafe J’adore is a haven of luxury and peace in a loud and bustling city.
The menu promises a fiery, flavour filled twist on the breakfast and brunch classics we all know and love.
I love smashed avocado on sourdough as much as the next Zoomer (Gen Z), but after Covid it’s safe to say I’ve been left in search of something a little different.
People want to indulge in food and drink that goes beyond their own capabilities in the kitchen.
For those reasons, I will admit I had some first world fears. I was glad to discover none of those would come true.
@bradford_tanda Bradford is so lucky to have a place like this! 😍😋🥞 #bradford #fyp #brunch #food ♬ original sound - Bradford Telegraph & Argus
Atmosphere and service
Sometimes cafes and restaurants can lose their flavour by choosing style over substance.
I walked in and immediately felt enveloped by a sense of calm as atmospheric music played against a perfect backdrop of pink.
We booked a table for half 10 in the morning and you could see staff dressed in their stylish outfits dashing to get the place ready.
I soon understood why as the cafe filled up in no time.
The cafe’s friendly team were exceptionally helpful and gave us time to consider without feeling rushed.
The menu promises what it called ‘Yorkshire hospitality’ and boy, did it deliver.
The food and drink we ordered arrived extremely fast.
About two catch-up conversation topics later, plates of gorgeous food were being placed in front of us.
The food and drink
We ordered straight from the menu but Cafe J’adore also does afternoon tea, which sounds and looks delicious.
Every dish looked so gorgeous.
The shakshuka had a spicy depth of flavour as well as molten gold, perfectly runny eggs.
Much to my surprise, the savoury taste of Nashville chicken worked well with pancakes. Maybe America really does have something going when it comes to maple syrup on non-sweet food?
As a self-confessed choc-a-holic, the classic pancake stack left me in a state of utter bliss.
The fluffy, thick, yet firm pancakes oozed chocolate and fresh berries.
The portion sizes were also very generous.
There was a variety of drinks on the menu, albeit some weren’t in stock on the day.
They got the basics right, like a flat white, but went above and beyond to offer alternative drinks too.
I got what was described as an ‘Instagrammable drink’ - a blue matcha latte - while my friend got a cotton candy mocktail.
I’m obsessed with green matcha but I’ve never tried ‘blue matcha’ before, a powder supposedly made with butterfly pea flower.
I poured the rich coffee shot into the drink, making it a sweet and soothing way to finish my brunch.
The price
Everyone has their own parameters on what justifies spending their cash. But a bill of £50.25 - not including tips - was shockingly cheap for the quality of the meals.
It is cash only, which did leave me with the slight worry of whether I'd packed enough cash! A card machine would be a welcome addition in my view.
The meal ended with warm hand towels to clean our hands and a warm smile from different staff members as we left.
If you’re looking for a dose of peace in this chaotic world, the antidote might simply be spending time with good friends at Cafe J’adore.
Bradford is so lucky to have a place like this.
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