The Astronomer Diner

The Piece Hall, Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1RE, United Kingdom
+44 1422 414471
$$$ Cafe
(55 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

Welcome to The Astronomer Diner, a delightful café nestled in the historic Piece Hall of Halifax, UK. This charming eatery effortlessly blends a cozy ambience with a creative menu that invites diners to embark on a culinary journey. Whether you’re seeking a hearty breakfast or a light lunch, The Astronomer Diner offers an array of options that cater to various tastes.

Step inside, and you'll immediately feel the warmth and friendliness of the staff, who are eager to ensure you have a splendid dining experience. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, making it an ideal spot to catch up with friends over a delicious meal or enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of coffee.

The menu at The Astronomer Diner features an enticing selection of dishes that keep patrons coming back for more. Start your day with their standout Big Astro Breakfast, a generous plate filled with perfectly cooked eggs, sausages, and all the breakfast essentials that leave you feeling satisfied and ready to take on the day. For those with a sweet tooth, the breakfast stack pancakes topped with fresh fruit are hailed as the best in Halifax, offering a blissful balance of fluffiness and flavor.

If you’re in the mood for something savory, try their lovely wraps served alongside crispy sweet potato fries, praised for their deliciousness and value for money. For a treat afterwards, indulge in their delectable dessert offerings like biscoff waffles or chocolate and strawberry pancakes, all crafted with care and bursting with flavor.

Customer reviews reflect the café's commitment to quality and service. L. Wyatt raves about the “lovely wrap” and appreciates the attentiveness of the staff, while Gaynor Riley cherishes her breakfast experience, noting the extraordinary cappuccino that has her planning a return visit. Matthew Best enthusiastically shares his family's enjoyable brunch, highlighting the extensive array of breakfast options that seem to cater to every palate. Even Debbie Jay praises the eclectic tapas-style menu—though portions are more generous than typical tapas, making it perfect for sharing, especially with a good choice of drinks to accompany your meal.

While there are glimpses of room for improvement, as noted by Ben Huson regarding atmosphere and hot dishes, many guests feel the charm of The Astronomer Diner and its tasty offerings make it well worth a visit. This quaint café is more than a place to eat; it’s a spot for connection, laughter, and creating memories over a shared love of good food.

So why not stop by The Astronomer Diner? Whether you’re local or just passing through, take a moment to enjoy a delightful meal in a cozy setting where you can savor the simple pleasures of great food and warm hospitality.

Service options
Outdoor seating
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Wine
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Kids' menu
Openings Hours

Monday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Tuesday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Wednesday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Thursday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Friday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Saturday

09:00 AM - 05:30 PM

Sunday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

55 Reviews
L Wyatt

11 Sep 2025

Lovely wrap with sweet potato fries. Great value for money. Goes down great with a pint. Wonderful staff, very helpful.

Matthew Best

24 Aug 2025

Brilliant place to eat, i had the big astro breakfast (pictured), it was really nice and very well cooked. My wife had the breakfast stack pancakes with fruit, one of my sons had biscoff waffles and the other had chocolate and strawberry pancakes. They were all amazing. My wife says the best pancakes in Halifax. The staff are very friendly and happy to see everyone, food was served with in good time, they are great with children as well, very welcoming. We will be definitely coming back again, well worth going to for a great breakfast and worth the money. We all really enjoyed our breakfast, thank you to all the staff, keep up the good work.

Dominic Johnston-Whiteley

21 Aug 2025

The crossiants are £2.50 each. They are of low supermarket quality (not even supermarket bakery quality) However the coffee is nice, and everything else seems reasonably priced

Gaynor Riley

23 Jul 2025

Lovely little cafe for a delicious breakfast. The staff were friendly, the service was great and the food was so tasty we went back the day after for another breakfast! And I had probably one of the best cappuccinos I've ever tasted there. We'd definitely recommend this place

Ben Huson

22 Jul 2025

This is currently a 4 out of 5 but potential to be a 5 out of 5. I have been for lunch and evening meals. The food is very good, but last time we went the food wasn't particularly hot and seemed to arrive too quickly to have been freshly prepared. Menu items are on the expensive side but portion sizes are different. What let's this place down is how quiet it is. There's no atmosphere. Other restaurants don't have the same issue so the problem is resolvable. Good food, good service and has the potential to be great!!

Debbie Jay

20 Jun 2025

A quirky little restaurant in The Piece Hall. Very friendly and attentive waiting staff. Good choice of tapas style food (although the portions are larger then your usual tapas) Plenty of vegetarian and vegan choices. We had four dishes between the two of us and were stuffed. Good flavours and ingredients. A good choice of alcoholic drinks plus cocktails. A bit on the pricey side but worth it. We were in on a Wednesday early evening and it was very quiet so not much atmosphere. The Piece Hall was quiet in general though so maybe it does get busier at the weekend or later on. Nicely decorated.

Donna

18 Jun 2025

Lovely little cafe in the Piece Hall. I had a tuna sandwich and sweet potato fries and my partner had the roast beef sandwich which came with gravy. Really good food and service. Would definitely visit again.

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