Thornes Lane Cafe
📍 86 Thornes Ln, Wakefield WF1 5RS, UK
About Thornes Lane Cafe
Thornes Lane Cafe is a well-regarded eatery located in Wakefield, offering a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. With an impressive Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 380 reviews, it stands out as a popular choice for those seeking a satisfying meal. The cafe is celebrated for its generous portions and consistently good food.
Diners frequently praise the quality of the dishes, noting that meals are served fresh and hot. The dedicated team at Thornes Lane Cafe are often commended for their friendly and chatty service, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. Whether you're looking for a hearty breakfast, a substantial lunch, or just a quick bite, the menu aims to please with a variety of classic cafe favourites.
Visiting Information
Thornes Lane Cafe operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. On weekends, it opens from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Sundays. The cafe is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking, restrooms, and seating. For payment convenience, the cafe accepts debit cards and NFC payments.
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📍 86 Thornes Ln, Wakefield WF1 5RS, UK
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Showing 5 of 382 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 31 January 2026.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THE EPIC, LEGENDARY FAREWELL TO THORNES LANE CAFÉ 🎬🍛🌈 Today… on a quiet corner of Wakefield… a man named ROB sat down to what can only be described as a CULINARY BLOCKBUSTER. Before him lay CHICKEN CURRY, CHIPS, AND AN OCEAN OF TOMATO KETCHUP — a plate so powerful, so moving, so emotionally charged, it could have had its own soundtrack. 🍛🍟🎶 This wasn’t just lunch. This was DESTINY. This was ROB’S LAST SUPPER. This was the dramatic climax of the Thornes Lane Café Trilogy. 🎥🔥 I haven��t visited as often as I should, but every single time I DID, I was greeted by HARD-WORKING, HEROIC, WONDER-WOMEN OF THE CAFÉ WORLD — women who could outwork the Avengers and still serve you a perfect brew with a smile. ☕💪😂 Their food? Cin-em-atic. Their atmosphere? Oscar-worthy. Their smiles? Melted me faster than hot curry on fresh chips. And today… oh today… it was a WEE PARADISE. A golden moment. A scene so tender that even the ketchup glistened like tears of joy. 🍅💧😂 To the incredible ladies of Thornes Lane Café: THANK YOU. 🙌💛 For the kindness. For the graft. For the laughs. For feeding me like a king when life felt more like a plot twist. I may be leaving the area…but THIS café? This memory? This final curry-and-chip masterpiece? It’s coming with me. In my heart. Forever. Roll credits. 🎞️✨ With love, drama, and a very satisfied stomach, ROB ❤️🍽️🎭
An amazing place to eat, the food is amazing, served fresh and hot, staff are friendly and chatty, parking might be difficult on their busy days, but it's well worth the visit and stop by. Definitely will be going there again in the near future
We stopped here as google reviews looked very good. My thoughts are don’t believe everything you see on the internet. The bacon was over cooked as were the eggs. Toast was like rubber and hash brown were full of oil. We also felt like we were being watched the whole visit. Which isn’t really a proffesional look. I’m aware each eatery gains their own customer base. But us unfortunately will not be returning. Also a bit pricey for what it is. The building itself is very clean and tidy. If only the food was up to the same standard.
This sandwich shop is something else. It was so good. Truly amazing food. Strawberry tarts. Chocolate coffee puddings. Staff are next to 1. This is what we want. I play for Wakefield trinity reserves. I will recommend this shop to everyone I know.
Called in on a Sunday morning after a long cycle ride to Wakefield to meet a friend. What a great set up! Fabulous breakfast, excellent value for money and service. I just wish you were closer to home!