Ginger Whale — Restaurant in Kirklees

We visited for the first time today after being wooed by the photos of their lovely food on Instagram.

They certainly did NOT disappoint! A cake choice to die for, gin heaven, and delicious food to take away.

The caprese toastie was one of the tastiest I've had (and I've eaten plenty insalata capreses in Italy), and my mum had the cheddar and caramelised onion chutney toastie which, she assured me, was also divine.

They have an unusual - but fab - choice of artisan foods, condiments and deli snacks, and a back room filled to the rafters with both local, and small batch gins, rum, vodkas, and liqueurs, amongst other alcoholic delights. I was persuaded (by myself) that I needed to acquire two large bottles of gin liqueur, justified by the fact it was my mum's (not my) birthday. Ooops!

Another joyous thing about Ginger Whale is their inclusivity: what a fabulous, friendly team they have working there.

This might've been our first visit, but it certainly won't...

Why have I not known about this gem of a Delhi/cafe ? ! I visit my elderly mum and brother in Birstall and Birkenshaw every week via Leeds. Always asking mum 'is there a nice cafe anywhere around here?' Now found the perfect place. Easy roadside parking. Lovely friendly greeting, the nicest coffee I've had in ages ( I like good coffee) We had avocado on toast but mum was already perusing lunchtime menu for 'next time'. On leaving I was perusing the cakes to go with future take-away coffees! Its not for those wanting a belly buster fry up, plenty of those around anywhere. It's perfect for what we want, an independent, personal friendly Delhi with nice atmosphere and excellent coffee. It will be our weekly treat . Thankyou....

Popped in here for a quick sandwich and coffee, it is what it is, food was ok, the gin selection is admirable! What really spoilt it for me was the fact that the staff didn't know what we had ordered when it came to pay, i had to tell them, i paid in full, in cash in front of the other people in there. After perusing the gins my wife and i went to leave, we were challenged by the proprietor as to having not paid! Really? Please check with your staff before challenging customers, we are very respectable people, we pay our way. We have money to spend......but alas not here after being treat...