- Layne’s Espresso is your first stop in Leeds, positioned just a stone’s throw from the Leeds Train Station. A Leeds Institution since 2011, their quality coffee, tasty brunch menu, and cool design, has made them one of Leeds resident’s top recommendations.
- North Star can be found across the city in some of the most beautiful spots including Leeds Dock, near the Royal Armouries Museum, and Victoria Leeds, in the heart of the shopping district. They also host the North Star Academy where everyone from curious home brewers to hospitality professionals can learn everything from brewing to latte art.
- Flamingos Coffee House is Leeds’ LGBT+ friendly spot, with great coffee, delicious food (plus there’s plenty of plant-based and gluten-free options), and space to connect and create.
- Tucked away on Bond Court, next to the Dakota Hotel, La Bottega Milanese is a dynamic espresso bar fusing Yorkshire coffee and Italian food.
- Sonder is nestled in the historic Grand Arcade, serving up exquisite coffee, interior and lifestyle wares, and window seats perfect for people watching.
- Tiled Hall Cafe is usually named Leeds’ most beautiful cafe, with Victorian designed tiling, medallion portraits of great writers, large archways and granite pillars, making it one of the most grand rooms in the city. Once the Sculpture Gallery and a Reading room, it was hidden away for over 50 years before restoration brought it back to life. Now the heart of one of Leeds’ cultural corners with the Leeds Art Gallery, Henry Moore Institute, Leeds Central Library and Leeds Town Hall surrounding it.
- Kapow is for true coffee lovers, with expert colleagues and tasting events held regularly. With locations at The Calls and Thornton’s Arcade (a reminder that the spectacular clock in the Arcade goes off every 15 minutes), they’ve also been voted in the top 100 coffee shops in the UK.
- Bruschetta sits in the middle of the Leeds Corn Exchange, a perfect stop off during your shopping trip. Grab a coffee, a pastry and just enjoy the stunning building and the hustle and bustle of the shops.
- Grounded & Co. is designed to be the warm welcome to Leeds you need, with quality and sustainability at the heart of every cup of coffee, near Belgrave Music Hall and at the top of the shopping district.
- Find Out of the Woods at Granary Wharf (right behind the Leeds Train Station) and Water Lane (in the Holbeck Urban Village), with seasonal drinks and snacks, perfectly brewed coffee, and chilled vibes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where can I get a matcha in Leeds?
Matcha has certainly become more popular in recent years and with plenty of spots offering it, our top choices are Tsujuri at the Kirkgate Market, The Savvy Baker in Trinity Leeds, heytea near Thornton’s Arcade, Teapresso on the Headrow, and MADE on Lower Briggate.
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Where can I get coffee products to take home with me?
If you are a big coffee fan, then you’ll want some lovely coffee beans to take home as a souvenir.
North Star is brewed in coffee shops across the country, but you can take special editions home including The Docks blend, a collab special with the Tiled Hall Cafe and many more.
Kapow also offers its own blends to take home, roasted right here in Leeds, with designs as quirky as the cafes.
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What else can I do in Leeds?
Leeds is a compact and walkable city, with most major attractions within 20 minutes walk. Why not check out our video Top 7 Things To Do in Leeds for more inspiration?