Reviews in Halifax

In a previous life known as Cinnamon, now a trendy looking café bar with plenty of outdoor seating and a few tables of indoor seating. Confession time, I have been before, prior to the interior alterations and have to say it's much of an improvement with both décor and foodwise. Serving small plates, salads, sides and desserts at lunchtimes and sharing platters and cocktails in the evening, it definitely feels like a good place to be. The waiting staff are very friendly and polite and our drinks were swiftly ordered and quickly brought. 2 perfectly iced waters and a coke delivered in heavy cut glass tumblers. With plenty to choose from , our orders were placed, Confit duck leg for me, bacon and Brie ciabatta for the Grumpy Italian and the triple decker classic club for Gordon. The food arrived pretty quickly looking well presented and very appetising. The bed of Asian salad lacked any Asia, garlic croutons or spicy Thai Basil dressing, it was however a thoroughly nice dressed salad of rocket and carrot ribbons with a mild dressing, the perfect accompaniment to the rich gamely duck leg which was delicious, although, the sesame sprinkled skin, I feel, would have benefitted from being golden and crisp (longer in the pan next time please!) The sandwiches arrived with a side of hash tots and dressed rocket, I did try a hash tot, purely for research purposes and can guarantee that they were very light and not at all greasy. Both Gordon and the Grumpy Italian asked for mayonnaise which I feel would have elevated their status on the plate, definitely preferable to posh crisps! A thoroughly enjoyable lunch and a place I will doubtless return to. I have to confess, I may have partaken in several cocktails on a previous visit which I recall being incredibly delightful! Hopefully a future visit will include trying one of the evening sharing platters.

We started off with a delicious cocktail. There was plenty of choice on the menu and we loved everything that we chose. As soon as the food is cooked it is straight to your table and served piping hot. Each dish was plenty to share, and very tasty. We will definitely be back soon.

Went here before an event. Lovely atmosphere sat out in the main arcade. Waiting staff very pleasant and attentive. Only had meze boards to choose from despite seeing an evening menu on this page. Waitress knew nothing of this menu which was individual items as oppose to the boards. However we got a board and a couple of sides between 3 of us and we really enjoyed it. Apart from menu confusion I couldn’t fault it. Will definitely go back.

We came on Friday for the meat mezze board. Wow it was really tasty. The Scotch egg on the meat board was my favourite. The cocktails are lovley and I always feel welcome at totem and enjoy a trip there. Thankyou

5 star!

Booked for something to eat before a concert. Was surprised there were only the sharing boards to choose from but o boy was it good. We had the meat sharing platter and you could tell it was homemade. We throughly enjoyed it. Compliments to the chef and to the girls that served on. We’ll definitely be back.

A few of us called in on Saturday, sat outside, had a few drinks, cocktails and a selection of cakes. Had a great chat with the owners. All in all an excellent couple of hours was had by all, will be back to try more from the food menu.

Lovely delicious food and lovely staff

Had lunch today, it was lovley I had the chicken club sandwich and a berry go round smoothie. It was Very tasty. Very happy. Thankyou

Really lovely lunch out in the September sun under the old tree. Peaceful and calm with my superior smoked salmon open sandwich. Love an old historic pub

Had to get our money back and leave never actually experienced service like it quite shocked such treatment still goes on so publicly this day and age!! The waitress annette was blatently racist and even if she wants to argue that point last i checked even in the street i shouldnt be subject to a middle aged woman shouting abuse at me especially with my son there and my baby in my arms..never mind the fact id spent nearly £25 already..and the manager didn't even feel the need to apologise properly or reprimand her when she chose to start shouting in my face ...utterly disgusted with this treatment as i say there was no apology and i have seen in the last week her name mentiond and praised in numerous posts reviewing the restaurant especially on fb...do not be fooled! The only form of back tracking involved in the whole experience was when this middle aged woman ANETTER who is paid for her customer service skills shouted down the restaraunt at me that shes 'not bloody racist her niece is black' manager simply apologised for the fact we werent staying as opposed to the vermin he had working for him...do not be fooled by cheap prices etc it is not worth the ignorance!!

When did this happen? I went last night, expensive-not much choice and 4 of us did not pay as food tasted horrid

Everything is made fresh in the morning. The food is delicious. Trust me, I have eaten here many a time and my ex worked here. You have the Turkish eye (a good look symbol), pictures of Turkey, Turkish staff. All polite and on the ball. Extremely clean restaurant. Tables spot on, decorated and wiped clean, the bathroom is spot on.

Called for a fish last saturday 29/8/15, it was some 48 years since my last visit. Oh what joy, faces changed but the quality was just the same as I remember. Should have had fish in a bag then I could have drank the vinegar like in the good old days. Many Thanks.

Visited again, fantastic food great prices, the best Thai in Halifax.

Short and sweet it's the best I've had try the jaflongee chicken trust me u can't beat it!

The food is amazing, all home cooked. The staff very friendly and the ladylady brill. Definitely go again, very recommended x

Superb food at the stumps. Every time we go it gets better and better. Alway busy and the staff are excellent too. We'll worth a visit if you are in the area.