The Black Cat

We were recommended and directed by a local to this very nice cafe and advised that it would be busy and even though it was mid afternoon they were right! Fortunately there were a couple of tables free so we had our usual ☕ coffee and cake, namely a fruit scone cooked by the owner and a chocolate cheesecake (Just can't help myself 😂) from the numerous cakes 🍰 on display! Bill £15. Our young waitress was very friendly, helpful and attentive 👍 and there were a lot of other staff who were all busy. We can see why The Black cat was recommended. Good call!

Popped in here for a cup of tea and a cake. Lovely down to earth place with the personal touch. Hessle needs places like this.

Absolutely Top Class! What a gem of a cafe this place is! Staff will welcome you and the service is superb! I had the Full English Breakfast (served on an extra large plate) and a pot of tea! The best in the Hull area! It was ready in under 10 minutes and the whole place was full. A mark of an efficient team front and back! Exceptionally clean and well decorated, this cafe is perfect! The “quiche of the day” looked like a TV Chef had made it. 👌🏻 Thank you 🙏🏻!!! I will be back for the quiche!

I've visited here a couple of times, both times were phenomenal, so I couldn't wait to return. The first time I visited, I had gone out of my way to do so because I'd heard great things, and I like to support small businesses. The first visit was with the kids, and we loved it. The food, the staff and the atmosphere were great. The second time I visited was with my mam as I'd taken her to an appointment which was local. We loved it, again, the food, the staff and the atmosphere were great. The third time I stopped by I'd been to an appointment which was local. I had a spare hour to myself which is a rare occasion, so I thought I'd pop in. Downstairs was quite full and is prioritised for the elderly, disabled, people with prams etc (rightfully so). I said I didn't mind heading upstairs, the owner (I'm guessing) said okay, so I headed upstairs, sat down, and had a look through the menu. I decided on a portion of chips (which I'd ordered previously when I visited with mam). The lovely waitress came up and took my order. She came back up not even a minute later to tell me that I would have to order something else with chips and kindly offered an alternative, or that she would go and get the menu so I could order something else. She couldn't apologise enough bless her and she was very professional. I politely declined. As I left and was headed downstairs towards the door to leave, the owner (I'm guessing) was telling her that from now on if anyone ordered anything like that, that something else will have to be ordered. It was a pretty awkward situation to be honest. So, I'm not sure what that was about, but it left me a little bit baffled to be honest. Upstairs wasn't full, about 5 or 6 people, with one solo gentleman eating, so it can't be that it was busy upstairs, and it can't have been that I was solo. Would I have been turned away if I'd ordered just a coffee? I don't know. I've visited plenty of cafes, and I've never been turned away like that, no matter how big or small the order. Don't get me wrong, I'm not an entitled person by any means, but I'm slightly baffled, that's all. This is not a slight on the food, waiting staff/servers/cleaners or atmosphere, which are all lovely, but more so to the owner who decided by custom wasn't good enough. Respectfully, if I'd have wanted more, I'd have ordered more. Shame really, because I really like the place, dispite my last visit scenario. As I say, it's not often I get an hour to myself, or to treat myself. However, please don't let this put you off if you're getting more than one item. The food and drinks are nice, as are the staff and atmosphere. Also, keep in mind ladies and gentlemen, it's always good to support small businesses.

Great place, great service excellent food 10 thumbs up… well I only have 2. I will be back.