Sattar cafe

296 Queen's Rd, Halifax HX1 4NS, United Kingdom
+44 1422 485330
$$$ Cafe
(69 Reviews)
Price Range £1–20

Sattar Cafe on Queen's Road in Halifax offers a laid-back spot where the flavors and feel of classic desi breakfasts come to life. This cafe is best known for its authentic South Asian breakfast and snack offerings that carry a nostalgic touch for those familiar with the 90s desi kitchen, making it a comfortable choice for locals craving familiar taste and homemade style.

The atmosphere here is casual and welcoming, often frequented by families and groups looking to enjoy hearty, traditional meals in a clean and simple setting. The pace leans toward a relaxed morning or early afternoon visit, with food made fresh and served hot, reflecting care in preparation rather than quick turnover. Preparation times can be a bit longer, but this results in dishes that arrive full-flavored and satisfying.

Popular picks include a desi breakfast spread featuring paraatha, channa, pickles, and karak chai — a strong, spiced tea that pairs naturally with savory pakoray and samosa chaat on the side. Beyond breakfast, they also do justice to classic chicken achari and karahi dishes, maintaining rich, balanced spices and quality ingredients that appeal to those who favor traditional home-style cooking.

Sattar Cafe’s dessert options extend to South Asian sweets like gulab jamun with ice cream, falooda, and gajar halwa, offering a sweet finish that stays close to regional roots. For those with a sweeter tooth, waffles topped with choices such as Kinder Bueno, Nutella, and Lotus Biscoff are available, providing a fusion twist amid the traditional menu.

This cafe fits well within the Halifax food scene as a spot where desi culture and cuisine are comfortably accessible. The clientele tends to be local families and individuals who appreciate a genuine taste of South Asian breakfast in a straightforward, no-frills environment. Morning or early afternoon visits work best for sampling the full range of dishes and experiencing the cafe’s warm, familiar vibe.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Sunday

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

69 Reviews
Zoaib Hussain

31 Dec 2025

So me and my father popped to a sit down breakfast at Sattar Cafe this afternoon and all I can say is....I was pleasantly surprised!! The food was absolutely delicious, taking me back to the desi breakfast of the 90s all millennial's crave! We ordered a desi breakfast - inclusive of paraatha, chanaa, achaar and of course karak chai! Along with a side of pakoray and samosa chaat. My taste buds are still popping with all the flavour and the quality of the food. The service was brilliant and definitely worth coming back to again. Come and try this place soon, in Halifax, on Queens Road!

Humaira Bibi

31 Dec 2025

Really delicious, they seafood with clean environment and Desi style serving Raiz

Mohammad Siddiqi

09 Dec 2025

breakfast is really good. The portion size was generous and the tea was amazing. Would definitely recommend!!

Sameer

04 Dec 2025

The food was very delicious and tasty I would recommend families coming here and trying the breakfast as it’s one of the best breakfast there is available in Halifax they do take time on orders but it’s to ensure that the food comes out fresh and hot ready for the customer to eat. I have never had an issue ordering from here as always and also the homemade ice cream made by someone there is the best ice cream you could possibly get in a huge variety of flavours and their creamy and have a very smooth texture I would recommend buying the ice cream aswell.

kashif fiaz

22 Nov 2025

fantastic place to eat Desi food. we tried chicken achari and chicken krahi absolutely faboulas. quality, taste and sitting atmosphare was fantastic.one of the best place in Halifax for Desi nasta and Indian dishes. fully recommended

Sabir Hussain

29 Oct 2025

Just had the desi breakfast for 2 people, samosa chaat and a portion of Pakoras. Really fast service and the most tasty, flavoursone food. Wow! Come and try for yourself. It's a gem of a place right here in Halifax.

BEB

10 Oct 2025

Lovely place for Breakfast in Halifax. Nice and clean. Food was excellent! Friendly and attentive staff. Great atmosphere. Plenty of on street free parking nearby. Will definitely return again!

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