Now, I don't often get out to Chapel A, but on the odd occasion I do a visit to this little treat…read morestop is an absolute must. Granted, there are not many tables so it can be hard to grab a seat, but I'd suggest it's worth the wait given what's in store. A few Saturdays ago, treats we're on the agenda. As I'd not been here in ages, we decided to seek out some delectable sustenance here, as that is precisely what I got my friends. I had heard tell these guys do a mean burger, and since I've been banging on about seeking out Leeds' best it seemed only fair to tackle that for lunch. Oh. My. Word. After an enticing wait the food arrived and what lay before me was some kind of demi-god, as far as patties go. A beautifully baked sesame seed bun, with all the fluffy, crispy, freshness you could hope for in a bread cake. The accoutrements included a wonderfully fresh bit of salad, perfectly melted cheddar, and a delightful home made piccalilli. The meat? Seasoned to perfection, juicier than I've known, and cooked like a dream. Slightly pink, like a real burger should be, and a right ruddy messy affair. I was in heaven. Of course, you know all about their award winning cupcakes by now, so I needn't wax lyrical about the white chocolate as raspberry nirvana that I polished off at home, but what you probably didn't know is that I've found a contender for one of Leeds' finest burgers. Try for yourself and let me know how you get on... Moar treats? Check in on Yelp and you get 25% off afternoon tea!

The Sunshine Bakery is a delightful and delicious new addition to Chapel Allerton's row of pretty…read morelittle shops on Harrogate Road. I just love the name - so twee and smile-inducing! As soon as I heard about it I just knew I had to check it out ASAP! I have both the requisite sweet tooth and and a love of all things kitsch and vintage-inspired. Hence I LOVE The Sunshine Bakery! The outside of the shop is painted a sumptuous deep plum colour and the sign features gold, hand-painted lettering with a quaint feel. Inside the walls are covered in oh-so-vintage pink flocked wall paper...but to be honest that's not exactly what your eyes are drawn to with all the tasty treats on display! Anyone with a particular predilection for sweetmeats will be literally drooling all over the shop! The cupcakes cry 'EAT ME' with their generous helpings of many-coloured icing and array of flavours. There are also such delights as champagne truffles, as well as slightly less exciting (though very delicious I'm sure) savoury items including sandwiches and soups as well as tea and coffee. There is a lovely atmosphere at The Sunshine Bakery, with friendly, smiling staff, and the customers seeming very happy to be there and oh so close to their next cupcake fix! I also opted for Eton Mess...it was absolutely delicious! If you live in Chapel Allerton you may find yourself trying desperately to avoid the temptation to visit the Sunshine Bakery daily...luckily for my health I live a reasonably long bike ride away...however, the exercise required to get there will probably just allow me to justify a rampant gorge-fest upon arrival! YUM!

Called in here for Sunday breakfast, the "full Yorkshire breakfast" was superb !!…read more There is also a farm shop to browse around.

Firth & Payne's market stall has a beautifully traditional design with ornate columns and a wooden…read morecounter and signage with gold painted lettering. It's stalls like this that make a wander through the market such an enjoyable experience as you get a real sense of the history and character of the place. The stall has a traditional bakery counter displaying bread rolls and tasty looking cakes - I'd definitely spend my pennies here rather than at the Greggs in the lower section of the market (rather cheeky I feel - opening a chain store, of which there are already more than ten in Leeds, in a market populated by independent retailers, many just getting by. And I'm sad to see market customers queuing in droves to get their Greggs pastry fix when they could support an independent bakery selling very affordable sandwiches and other baked goods a short walk away. Bracketed rant over. ) They also have a range of pre-packaged brand name bread - a little odd when they bake their own. Their cake making display is a real treat to browse, with many a creatively-iced cake that any kid would be overjoyed to see candle-lit on their birthday. They also make wedding cakes with three working days notice. Great for a spontaneous wedding party, couples who haven't been particularly organised or when previous wedding-cake plans fall through. As Amelia mentioned, they offer egg-free cakes, but do they do vegan? As they have considered those who don't eat egg I think it likely they could stretch to include vegans...so it'd be worth asking if you're looking for a vegan cake-making service.

The display of cakes at this bakery is amazing! You can get a spiderman birthday cake, a new-baby…read morecake with a tiny decorative baby on the top, wedding cakes and a myriad of others that can be chosen from a special cake book on request. All cakes have to be ordered but can be made within three working days - pretty good if you consider the quality of decoration. There's a sign saying that all cakes can be made eggless if required but does this mean they can also be made vegan? I'm not sure. The plastic-covered Warbotun loaves seem strangely placed next to these and the floury baps and loaves also on offer but I guess that's what you find in a market like this - peculiar variety.

Despite this bakery looking promising for coffee as I spied something silver and shiny in the back…read moreit was just freeze dried. On the other hand it was served by a girl with a beaming smile and lovely manner, pluses and minuses to everything. This lovely bakery now has to compete with Greggs positioned further down the high street but for me how can there be a contest between baked on-site and MADE on-site. Here there are freshly made breads, scones, balm cakes, tea cakes, meat pies, massive cheese cakes and quiches, crème horns, and then a selection of hot snacks and sandwich fillings which were finished by the time I got there. A nice little selection of tables and a shop window with stained glass at the top, quaint and cheery something that reminded me of home.

After years of wondering what causes the traffic problems in Oulton I have finally found out…read more The Cottage Bakery is situated, strangely enough, in a cottage just off a major roundabout and the only customer parking is on the road side. Which is a problem when you constantly have queues. I parked someway up the road and round the corner and called in for a beef salad sandwich. No sign what so ever of any wussy thin sliced processed beef, this was a seriously beefed up sandwich. A lovely soft breadcake filled to the brim (and beyond) with massive chunks of off the joint beef and lots of crisp, tasty salad (I should be writing this to the strains of falling in love again). I was tempted by the hot sandwiches and pasties and the other savouries looked divine but will have to wait for next time. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate were available and reasonably priced.

This is the sort of place that makes me fall in love with Leeds all over again, the little…read moreindependent places which do things in a time honoured way. This place is a little family run bakery, which is obviously very popular, and is just a little way off the centre (as it were) of Pudsey. It's not difficult to see why they are so coveted, as soon as you go in you are greeted by a super friendly team (I assumed a husband and wife team, but can't be 100% sure) ready to help you. I went in to browse and found myself instantly attracted to their lovely looking home-made preserves sets. The gentleman asked me if I was ok, which I was, and then apologised for having to turn on his mixer for a moment! It was lovely, and really wasn't a problem. As I had wandered in around 3pm ish the shelves were looking rather bare - the sign of a great bakers - and so I wandered to the glass counter at the front. I didn't want to walk out without something tasty. In the end I settled for a beautiful heart shaped chocolate brownie, complete with raspberry in the centre, for my boyfriend. It was going to be Valentine's day after all! I'm told that it was delicious, so I'm glad I made that choice. I bought a set of six mini breakfast jams as well, for a friend, and they were totally bargainous. I won't say exactly how bargainous, lest she discover how much I spent, though with any luck it'll be the gesture that counts! All in all this is a delightful place to purchase breads, jams, cakes and any other home made goodies. Just get in early to avoid disappointment!

this is lovley little bakery, owned by a young woman called amy and her family helps run this. I…read morehave had had lots of tasty goodies from there as well as my daughters christining cakes and a few more now my sister has ordered her wedding cake. The cakes are beautiful and very tasty when you cut into them, wich is hard to find.. very good quality and lots to choose from. the Farm animal buisguits are a big hit with my daughter!

Sandwich, delicious and loads of filling inside. Topped up to the max!…read moreSlightly pricey but oh well :)

This place is legendary in the village of Hasland. Has been there years. The food never fails to…read moredeliver. Sells sandwiches, cakes, pastrys etc etc. Prices are cheap and the portions big!!! The staff are really friendly and its well situated on the main road in the village. If your passin trough Hasland you have got to grab a sandwich from here !!!

Stopped by Thomas the Baker while in York, while my wife was enjoying afternoon tea. The place had…read morea welcoming, super friendly vibe, and the display case was filled with fresh pastries, pies, and local specialties. I tried the Steak Bake -- pure comfort food. The filling was a warm, savory mix of diced beef in a rich, flavorful gravy, wrapped in a golden, flaky pastry crust. Service was friendly, and prices were reasonable. Overall, if you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. Saluti!

Personailly, I think Thomas the Baker is the best baker ever! I normally grab some lunch there when…read moreI'm in town and have tried a lot of the things they sell, for me the best are the cheese and onion pasties and the Yum Yums. They're very consistent with their quality and although there are other nice bakeries in York, for me, none of them compete with Thomas's. Thomas the Baker is really cheap too, it's possible to get a decent lunch there for a couple of quid. The only bad thing I can say is that it's unhealthy but then again all bakeries are!

Visited Leeds for the first time and my girlfriend was excited to take me to the sandwich place she…read moreloved and frequented as a student. To anyone passing by you would not necessarily know, especially as it was not crazy busy when we went, but she assured me many days there would be a line out the door as the establishment is so popular with locals. It is small but filled with a wide variety of sandwiches and baked goods- I opted for a focaccia sandwich with prosciutto, basil, tomato, mozzarella, pesto and had it toasted at my girlfriend's insistence! All the bread is baked fresh daily. I'd highly recommend this place, quick and affordable lunch- make sure you take my girlfriend's advice and get your sandwich toasted!

One of the more upmarket eateries by the university, Bakery 164 is a gourmet sandwich joint popular…read morewith the people who work in the area and students with too much cash. They do gloriously tasty sandwiches on fresh soft bread - try the meatball - as well as other lunchtime snacks and deserts of a similarly high standard. But, be warned, you have to pay for quality in this place. I used to go once a week while at college nearby as a rare treat, and spend the other four days at the cheaper, less fancy Highway. P.S. Lovely coffee!

York is full of exquisite cafes - I'm so impressed with this little city. This place was definitely…read morea treat. They lure you in with their window treats. But you aren't lied to. Fantastic food and coffee. Limited seating. Worth the wait. This was our last breakfast in York. Very memorable.

It was about a 30-minute wait for a table and a fairly long wait for food, but it was all worth it…read more Tiny little place with abput 24 total seats, so larger parties are probably not a great idea. They do their best to turn tables, but diners, by and large, seem to linger. Rude, but that's people. The staff was very friendly and the food was great! We tried the Corn Fritters and then a special Asian Pork Belly Benedict... both excellent! Good coffee and tea and some nice-looking lattes, etc. Oh, and some great pastries and brownies! You can also get their baked items two doors down at Brew & Brownie Bake Shop! A breakfast/brunch-time winner!