Happy Bees

3 Ovenden Rd, Halifax HX3 5PN, United Kingdom
+44 1422 342676
$$$ Cafe
(140 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Happy Bees, a delightful café tucked away on Ovenden Road in Halifax! This charming establishment is a true gem for food lovers and coffee connoisseurs alike. At Happy Bees, you’re not just getting a meal; you’re stepping into a community hub where warmth and friendliness radiate from every corner.

Happy Bees specializes in serving up hearty breakfasts and comforting sandwiches, ensuring that every bite fills your heart and soul with happiness. Their vegetarian breakfast options give you the perfect start to your day while the hot sandwiches — think crispy Bacon, rich Spam, or the indulgent Bacon Egg combination — are sure to spark joy with each mouthful. For those seeking something a bit more substantial, the hot beef and onion or hot chicken and stuffing sandwiches are crowd-pleasers that promise to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites.

The atmosphere at Happy Bees is lively and inviting, filled with the whispers of patrons enjoying their meals, the satisfying clinks of cutlery, and the gentle hum of conversation. Customers often sing the praises of the wonderful, attentive staff, who go above and beyond to make each visit memorable. As reflected in reviews, from Aimee Marwood’s joyous recollection of “amazing food” and “wonderful service” to Sue Helliwell’s heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown during a tough moment, this café is truly the heart of the community.

Picture this: you walk in, greeted by the smiling faces of the staff, the aroma of freshly brewed tea or coffee wafting through the air. You're tempted by the sight of the sizzling breakfast plates being served, and all the while, the cheerful chatter of other customers makes you feel right at home. It’s no wonder that visitors like Jonathon Cooke say they feel "looked after" in this top-notch spot.

Affordable yet delicious, dishes like the full English breakfast — perfectly cooked and generously portioned for just £7 — ensure that you get great value for your money, allowing you to indulge without guilt. With every visit offering the promise of quality food and a warm atmosphere, it’s easy to see why people return time and again. Matthew Best recommends Happy Bees with a smile, noting the friendly service that feels more like a big family gathering than just another café meal.

So, if you find yourself in Halifax, make sure to drop by Happy Bees for an experience that resonates with warmth, deliciousness, and community spirit. You're not just having a meal; you're creating memories. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this café is sure to leave a sweet impression on your heart.

Service options
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Table service
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Openings Hours

Monday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 01:00 PM

140 Reviews
Aimee Marwood

10 Sep 2025

Amazing food , wonderful service , and the staff was friendly , will definitely be going again !

NICOLAS BRITTON

29 Aug 2025

Ordered a large breakfast and coffee for £7. Huge plate of well cooked food arrived. Very friendly staff, perhaps a family owned place. Lively shop with people in and out who had made telephonic orders for takeaways. Will definitely be back.

Jonathon Cooke

27 Aug 2025

What a great cafe for food & the ladies serving are lovely too. Highly recommend the Sausage, Bacon & Spam sandwich absolutely delicious & as there regular postman I can recommend this place you'll get looked after by the lovely ladies who serve you. Top notch place ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ definitely 5-star service & high quality food too. They make a fabulous brew (tea or coffee ) to go with your breakfast, sandwiches or snacks. Great place. Definitely needs experiencing if you haven't been before.

Sue Helliwell

05 Aug 2025

The best cafe in west yorkshire! The kindest most welcoming staff ever! Food is delicious! And The heart of our community. Thank you for helping us out when our car broke down, you have all restored my faith in humanity and absolutely kept my 75 year old dad from being freezing cold.

Rachael Livingstone

25 Jul 2025

1st time I ordered a sausage sandwich it was lovely, today full English breakfast perfectly cooked the food is very high quality and the staff are lovely , definitely going again .

Matthew Best

01 Jul 2025

Really great place, friendly staff and allways seem happy and please to accommodate, breakfasts and sandwiches are ace, would reccoment to anyone.

Paul Worth

26 May 2025

What a great find this place was , good food and good prices , will definitely be back when in the area

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