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Bake My Day

➤ 42 Smawthorne Lane, WF10 4EW, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carta • Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian

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"I’m really sorry to have to write this review, as we’ve been to Bake My Day approx in excess of 20 times in the past. We often come with friends and all of us feel the same and agree with comments below. Food is of good quality, although portion sizes vary I ordered avocado on toast and paid £2.50 for extra bacon; it came with 1 slice of bacon which is disappointing. they can’t accommodate children. I asked for 1 2 scrambled eggs and beans for our 18 month old and was told everything is pre packaged into adult portions therefore I’d have to order from the adult menu. I can’t understand why it’s too much trouble to cook 2 scrambled eggs and put some beans in a pan. Also, is it really that fresh if everything is pre made??? staff are very hit and miss. Sometimes friendly but often a bit stand off ish. We often don’t feel that welcome (plenty of other reviews also mention this). food timings. Food often comes late and we rarely eat together. We ordered 4 breakfasts (5 including the child’s) and there was 25 mins between the first and last arriving. finally the cost. We often get a cake/flapjack to take away and the bill is always around the £50 mark. I don’t mind paying for good food but when I pay £50 for 2 people and a child to have breakfast I expect exceptional service. We pay approx £90 100 between the 4 of us and this price is similar to 5* and Michelin establishments in Leeds and York such as The Ivy and The Star In The City. Unfortunately the 4 of us have decided that this is the last straw for us which is disappointing as we like to support small local businesses. If it’s too much trouble to make some scrambled eggs and beans for my daughter, and if it’s too hard to ensure all 4 breakfasts come out at the same time, and if it’s too hard to be welcoming to customers, especially when I’m paying £50 for breakfast, then I’ll take my custom elsewhere."

Red Chilli

➤ 46 Beancroft Road, WF10 5BS, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carta • Balti • Indian • Pakistani • Bangladeshi

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"Firstly staff were great and friendly, and made us feel really welcomed. Pickle tray was actually generous which was nice but again another thats missing the lime pickle . Mains wise, good portion of mushroom rice, fragrant and tasty. The lamb achari sauce base was rich and moreish, the meat tender. The chicken passanda was OK.. Chicken pieces were a tad tough which was a shame as the sauce was nicely balanced and smooth. The garlic naan was unfortunately a little anemic, just needed that extra minute as it was doughy on certain parts. We were one of the first ones tonight in the restaurant, so maybe a start of service hiccup, but wasnt what we remembered when we last visited."

Joy Bangla

➤ 32 Bridge Street, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carta • Balti • Asian • Vegan • Vegetarian

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"I always enjoy my meals at this restaurant. The staff is very friendly. We dined in for dinner and the price per person was between £20-30. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch, receiving a score of 5 each. I highly recommend the Poppadom Pickles, Chicken Tikka, Onion Bhaji, Chicken Biryani, and any of the rice dishes."

The Twisted Tree

➤ Whitwood Common Lane, WF10 5PT, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carta • Steak • Coffee • British • Breakfast

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"I had heard great things about this restaurant and my partner had visited before and had a positive experience. So, I decided to take her there for a birthday breakfast on Sunday, October 15th, 2023. When we arrived, we were initially told there were no tables available, but another staff member informed us that there was room in the outdoor tent-like facility. Once we were seated, we were told that we only had the table until 12:30. We didn't mind since we were only having breakfast and it was around 11:15 at that time. However, we waited 25 minutes without anyone taking our drinks order, and noticed that other tables were experiencing similar delays. Our table was dirty and a more experienced staff member was questioning a young waitress about why the tables were not cleaned. The waitress said she didn't have a cloth, so she didn't clean them. We ordered our food and drinks to avoid further waiting as our table was needed at 12:30. We asked for extra bacon and feta with one of the dishes, but it didn't arrive. When we brought this up to the waitress, she seemed confused and walked away without explanation. We had three dishes ordered, all of which were now cold on the table. I spoke to another waitress in the main building and explained the situation. She apologized and said the extras were being cooked. However, when the extras finally arrived, the rest of the meal was cold and inedible. The additional dish of bacon and feta finally came, and the other meals were taken away to be reheated. At the end of the meal, we were told the cost of the extra ingredients would be removed from our bill, but when we checked, we had been charged for everything. The waitress seemed panicked and unsure of what to do when we pointed this out. We ended up paying the total bill and leaving. This experience was disappointing and frustrating. I have worked in hospitality for over 10 years and understand the challenges in the industry. It was clear that the young waitress needed more training and mentoring before being left to manage tables on her own. This experience has deterred me from returning in the future."

Pizza Express

➤ Xscape, WF10 4TA, Wakefield, United Kingdom

Carta • Pizza • Pasta • Vegan • Italian

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"I ordered takeout from this restaurant, hoping for high-quality pizza since it’s an Italian establishment rather than a low-cost takeaway. Unfortunately, I was let down by the £15, 11-inch pizza I received. The dough was undercooked and soggy, and the fresh tomatoes on top were raw, which contributed to the overall sogginess of the pizza. The delivery was prompt, but the driver didn't bother to knock on my door; instead, he insisted that I meet him outside. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. I requested a refund and was asked to provide photos of the pizza, but I haven't received any feedback since. I would have been better off buying a pizza from Aldi, which would have been tastier and more affordable. I won't be ordering from this restaurant again."