Reviews of Outside The Box Cafe

Wanted to find somewhere in Ilkley with my little brother in law and what a beautiful little social enterprise. My pup Rupert was very very looked after by numerous staff. Specifically an extremely helpful young lady called I think Stephanie? (Apologies if I’ve got that wrong). Reading some of the reviews I think shows the problem with our world currently, where a social enterprise, to anyone with any sense would understand a higher cost and longer waiting times with equal opportunities for disabled staff. Some of the best service I’ve had in recent times as someone who travels the country regularly and definitely will be back. Thanks again and please people let’s stop lining the pockets of Starbucks or Coca Cola through Costa and support these schemes.

A social enterprise venture in an old picturesque arcade, run to support and train people with learning disabilities in food and drink hospitality. And they do really well with a warm welcome and excellent drinks snacks and small meals Why not spend your money for a good cause instead of adding to the profits of a multinational?

What a lovely spot!!! Called one cold Thursday afternoon for coffee and cake whilst visiting Ilkley for the first time. Hadn't seen many cafes ( and I refuse to queue outside and pay inflated prices of a certain other cafe in the area!!) when we spotted this by the car park. The cafe was lovely and warm. It is really quite big with some of the tables being out in an old, covered arcade. There were even blankets out here for the more colder days. There are tables for two or four then longer tables for larger groups. The tables and floor were spotless, the staff were welcoming. Our coffee was good and hot and full of flavour and the coffee cake was a proper Yorkshire size!! There are some vegan options - plus ice cream for dogs! And I saw a lady come for take away. It wasn't until I started looking at the boards in the arcade that I realised it was a Community type cafe and I started to take more notice. It was wonderful to see the adults working together! What a fabulous place! So, if it does take a minute or two longer for your food to arrive , don't moan , just think how lovely it is that people with disabilities are being given the opportunity to be trained up for a job! The beautiful young lady that served us couldn't have been more pleasant!! She had a constant smile on her face!! How gorgeous! She looked so proud to be working - and so she should be! Two words of warning - you do need to pay by card ( not a problem to the vast majority of people ) and, I've been told, they sell out of scones quickly on busy days!! So, if you give them a visit remember - There is still some good things happening in this world !❤️❤️❤️ Ps we added £1, as a donation , to our bill and they were so genuinely pleased. We won't miss the £1 but it means a lot to them.

Called in for lunch with my teenage granddaughter. we like to eat in local independent cafes with homemade food. My granddaughter had a cheese and ham panini. I had jacket potato with cheese and salad . We shared a scone with butter and homemade preserve. Everything was lovely, and fresh service was good . If you are in the area, give it a go

It's great to see this charity settling into their new much larger space. It's split into various rooms, ours had a small play area for younger kids. The service was prompt and the menu remains simple but with enough choice for a tasty breakfast or lunch. It would be a good venue for a child or adult party with the big long tables they now have.

Delicious food served in a community cafe supporting people with learning difficulties which means a job for them. All home cooked and baked. So far I can vouch for the scones, flapjack, fish finger butty and avocado on toast. Never disappointed. Wheelchair friendly with disabled toilet facilities. Average priced rather than Ilkley prices. Children very welcome in a relaxed setting. .