I popped in here the other week after having a lovely meal out with my boyfriend. I'd planned to…read morecome here as I'd already decided that I fancied something sweet like a milkshake, and after all it's a cheaper option than dessert. When we arrived there was already a queue; a testament to the popularity of this cute little milkshake bar. At first I felt a little amused, since I was the only twenty-something in the place (discluding the manager this even including staff, it seemed) but soon after me came another few folk my age seemingly also after a sweet calcium fix. I've a serious temptation to quote some Anthony Burgess, but since another yelper has already made reference in a different review, it would feel a bit cheap to knock out the same joke. I will confirm that there was no synthmesc involved! (Tee hee!) So, after being my usual indecisive self I panicked and went for a Milky Bar milkshake. Sadly, it didn't quite hit the spot. I think it was mostly due to having chosen a slightly bland chocolate bar to put into my shake, had I gone for werthers originals (which is my usual at Shaky Jakes) I think I'd have been much more satisfied. Nevertheless, the options are endless so I'd advise considering your penchant before you enter as choosing can really hold things up! The staff were all lovely though, and the system seems particularly well organised as within minutes my shake was ready. In this instance I wish I could 3.5 stars, but hey - that's what a review update is for! And if it means going back and drinking more delicious milkshake goodness, I'm down with that. Certainly recommended for a cheeky sugar fix, and I really think you'd struggle not to find what you fancy with all the options available. Win!

Shake'a'holic is a milkshake bar designed for sugar hungry children and teens to come and gulp down…read moremountains of the various gloppy concoctions on offer. The idea is, the customer comes in and chooses from over 175 different ingredients and then the staff blend it with milk and ice cream to make it into a customised milkshake. 175 is a big number when pondering the amount of ingredients you could choose to make a milkshake. They have various chocolate bars, fruits, cakes, biscuits, cereals. When I say various, I mean loads, their sweets section includes things like fruit polos, wham bars, tic tacs and toffee popcorn. And yes, there is always room for one odd-ball suggestion. Marmite. Urgh. The only time I can ever imagine anyone actually consuming a Marmite milkshake is if a silly teenage boy gives in to a dare. In which case it would probably be followed by the kid in question being promptly sick all over the floor. Nice! Marmite and sick aside, I think I could probably be tempted by one of their fresh strawberry shakes, or maybe marshmallow. They really have hit a good idea though, with the high footfall of people that cross The Merrion Centre every day they are set to make a packet. So, considering their ridiculously huge amount of ingredients and the obvious amount of effort they have put in, I reckon they deserve 4 *s.

Pick a chocolate bar, any chocolate bar... And Shakey Jakes…read morewill whip it up into a milkshake for you. Even the most educated chocolate bar-connoisseur would be hard pushed to find a bar not on Jakes' menu. They're all there, old or new, and they're all used, with a mixture of milk, ice cream, biscuits, syrup and real fruit, to create sumptuous milkshakes. Galaxy. Bueno. Wispa. Yorkie. Even Battenburg. The menu is ridiculously extensive, and for a large milkshake of any variety, you will pay the reasonable sum of around £3. New businesses akin to Jakes are springing up all over the place, as custom-made milkshakes become more and more popular. I have tried a couple of other places along the same lines as Jakes, but because of the effort and creativty of Jakes (along with the classy 1950s retro decor), nowhere comes close.

When I lived in Leeds' studentsville known as Headingley in 2000 I thought it had everything a…read moresuburb could wish for. In fact I thought that independent businesses were on the way out...thankfully Shaky Jakes and its 200+ flavours has come along recently to prove me wrong. They can be seen out often in a cow costume with promo offers in the local area. The customer service is great and the staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful in this 1950's style old school milkshake bar. Making milkshakes out of popular chocolate bars like Milkybars, Aeron, Twix or KitKat. They use the products to make the milkshakes, so it isn't like the boring mars bar milk you find in pertol station refridgeorators. Cereal flavours are popular too with Frosties, Coco pops or even Weetabix available. Prefer your shake or smoothie to be fruity? Then try pineapple, banana or peach amongst others. Cakes and desserts are on the menu too. I would reccommend coming here for dessert. Skip dessert elsewhere and get a dessert flavour shake like apple pie, chocolate brownie or carrot cake? Biscuits like jaffa cakes or custard creams are part of the 200+ flavours too. Or maybe that sweet tooth is pining for sweets like black jacks, or cola bottles.Anyone for a mikshake flavoured with refeshers or parma violets? Shaky Jakes is great for groups or parties, awesome as a treat for well-behaved children. I would have been good for mum if promised a trip here when I was a child. Its main trade is of course take-away, and they have some lovely outdoor seating. Superbly unlike other cafes and milkshake outlets I have encountered before they do delivery on orders and can be booked for outside catering. If you want to befriend them on myspace or see their menu there, then follow this link: http://www.myspace.com/shakyjakesshakes They have managed to build up over 1,000 fans on facebook in the first six months of business and their fan page can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leeds-United-Kingdom/Shaky-Jakes/19631040220 So if your in Headingley, beacuase maybe you live there or you are visiting a student friend or family member, or you are heading turn North Lane to the Rugby or cricket ground to watch the Tykes, Rhinos or Yorkshire, I would ot be the only person to suggest you drop into shakyjakes to try a milkshake like you have never had before.

I am a big fan of ice cream and, consequently, have sampled a fair few flavours and makes in my…read moretime. I can honestly say, however, that this is the best ice cream I have ever had. Freshly made on site with milk and cream from the farm's cows, this ice cream is creamy without being sickly and comes in a huge range of flavours, from the usual vanillas and chocolates to tangerine. My favourite is hokey pokey, which I certainly recommend. It is a bit out of the way but definitely worth a visit. There's a car park and the cafe is accessible by wheelchair.The ice cream is available in large tubs to take home, and they also sell a wide range of homemade jams and preserves. They do bits of food too - toasted teacakes and fantastic bacon sandwiches. The staff are really friendly and it'd be a lovely place to go with the family. In terms of the farm, there isn't a great deal to see - a little walk and a couple of animals, but the cafe is the star attraction for me!

Tong Lane, Bradford…read more BD4 0RP 01132852728 This is more than just a farm - this is a b & b too so you can stay here for the night and take it easy or just call in for a couple of hours. The kids loved all the different farm animals and wouldve happily stayed there all day but we became a bit hungry so we needed to get food. There is a small cafe there with a few outside tables too and they do the normal range of small cafe foods - sandwiches/buns, etc with a nice selection of home made icecreams which were gorgeous. They do a nice cream tea which was very filling and gorgeous. The place as a bit hard to find so make sure you have directions before setting off. The prices are a bit steep but well worth it for a nice afternoon out or even a stay overnight. The place is nice and tidy with the exception of farm smells obviously. The staff are very friendly and even invited us into their house to look at their new kittens., how trusting is that? A lovely day out.

Johnny's Ices one of those staples of Leeds city centre that you absolutely take for granted, as I…read morehave done, and because you always know it'll be there you often forget about them. Well, after a long day in the centre last Saturday I took full advantage, and what could have been a total non-event became an utterly pleasant and delightful fifteen minutes of ice cream eating. My friend and I stopped to grab a cone before heading homeward and ended up chatting away to Johnny and his lovely partner for a good fifteen minutes. We had too much stuff to eat and walk, so paused by his van, and ended up nattering on for ages with them. They are such lovely people! Firstly they went into the history of the business, proudly explaining that the photograph on the van was indeed himself, in the seventies with a beautifully massive do. Seriously, take a look at the photo - it rocks. He lamented for a time about the lack of creative fashion men suffer these days, and claimed if he could get away with 6 inch platforms, flares and flowers now he would! He's been doing this all his life and couldn't be more proud of the ice cream he serves - not watered down like some, and he certainly takes pride in the cleanliness of his machines, which make the ice cream. All of which is lovely to hear, especially as you're consuming the product. They went on to talk about all the creative hobbies they have, which all added up to an incredibly active and colourful lifestyle, including singing and acting amongst other things! And finally, the ice cream was delish. A very generous portion, with any toppings for free, for about £1.30 (I think, I didn't pay!) is ruddy good to me. And, as their signage says, you can't fake a flake, so I might treat myself to one of those added in next time. Come rain or shine, throughout the year, these guys will be there to provide yum-licious ice cream and happy friendly anecdotes. Take ten and go say hi, you'll have a right laugh. And, obviously, a delicious ice cream!

Two years on and I've finally been back to properly investigate the offerings at iCandy. And…read morewowsers, I'm so glad I did! If you're wondering what the fuss is about, let me explain - the concept is one that I don't think I've seen anywhere else in Leeds. It's a pure dessert parlour: A place to go indulge in delicious desserts after dinner, late at night, or any time in the day if you'd rather do sugar than savoury. Are there any other pure dessert parlours in Leeds? I'm not sure. That's not important though, when you can come here. So, a bunch of us Yelp crew piled in after the Pho evening for something sweet. The counter beholds a plethora of delicious sweet treats, from cheesecakes, to meringue roulades, to pies. The choice is pretty overwhelming if you're as indecisive as I am, but you'll be pleased to know I managed to make a choice - the peanut butter stack. The lovely lady at the counter advised me that it was better warm, with ice cream, and so that's what I did. If you're a coconut fan, you've got to try the ice cream - it was delicious. As for the stack, I absolutely loved it. It has cake, toffee peanut butter topping, crunch, and every mouthful was amazing. If you're in the business of enjoying a seriously, disgracefully sugary sweet treat, this is your Huckleberry. The Creme Brulée Coffee was fantastic too, topped with Crunchy, and a double shot of espresso. Considering it was a double shot, it didn't taste too strong, and was a bit like a sweet white chocolate based mocha. Fully yum, although probably not one for coffee aficionados, as it's more about the sweetness than proper good coffee. There's a room upstairs for groups to come and enjoy together, or a few tables downstairs if you want a quick bite with a mate. The ice cream selection is great, with a few weird and wonderful flavours, as well as smoothies, milkshakes, sundaes and more. And they seem to be open until around 10pm, so night time revellers can enjoy a non-booze based drink. Love it! Take a shopping break and indulge, it's worth it.

I took my first trip here this week where I was dissapointed to find out that they were closing…read moreearly but i could order something to takeaway. I ordered a piece of honeycomb cheesecake which looked devine and I couldn't wait to get home to taste it! To my disappointment the honeycomb pieces were soggy and not remotely like the crunchy stuff im a lover off. The cheesecake in general tasted like butter, it was so disappointingly flavourless and left a horrible thick greasy coating in your mouth. After a forkfull or two I decided the best place for it was the bin. I was encouraged to give icandy another go yesterday when I had a chance to actually eat in on a very lazy Sunday. Their menu is HUGE! After gazing over all the treats available I decided to go for a sundae (i love them) and icandy had a make your own sundae option where you choose 2 ice creams, two toppings and a sauce. After deciding what I wanted I went to order it and was told they didnt have the toppings I wanted in stock. I was quite suprised as I didn't choose anything ridiculous just maltesers and marshmallows which was part of pretty much every other sundae on their menu! After being told they only have skittles and whispa as a topping I went for whispa but there wasnt really much choice as skittles sundae doesnt sound overly palatable. My coffee arrived first and and I went to grab some sugar from the pots on the table to find the pot full of lots of empty wrappers, old sugar and a few hair grips...So just your standard sugar bowl contents really. My sundae arrived with a tower of whipped cream on top and I don't mean your regular sundae amount I mean this sundae should actually be is called whipped cream sundae with a hint of ice cream. I have never seen so much whipped cream in my life and the ice cream didn't start until half way down the glass so there really wasn't really much sundae. The chocolate sauce wasnt really a sauce either it was more of a glass decoration as it had turned rock hard and welded itself to the sundae glass. I really think the large menu goes against this place, yes it is great to have variety but not if it all tastes terrible. I would really love to say something positive about this place as I like the overall idea of it but in all honesty the only good think in there is the exit.

How is it that I've not yet reviewed Indie Ices? I'm not sure, but I'm an absolute fan. You can…read morefind the lovely Mike most often (in the summer months) in person at Oakwood Farmers Market where he'll have his ice cream truck filled with kulfi and lassi. If you've never tried kulfi, more specifically -- his kulfi, you're really missing out. It's an Indian style of ice cream, and it's totally smooth, creamy, and totally delicious. Personally, I think it's on a par with gelato for being tastier than ice cream, but that's me. If you've dietary requirements, you're in luck: most of the kulfi is nut-free, gluten-free, and egg-free, unless stated. (E.g. pistachio flavour -- my favourite.) Mango is really refreshing on a hot day, and he's always got some new and exciting flavours in store. (From a quick web glance, there's champagne flavour at the moment!) If you're not able to get to the farmers market in the summer, he does deliver for free around LS8 too, and I think his kulfi is in some restaurants around town as well. The lassi is also a real treat! You might even see him at the odd foodie pop-up. If you do happen to seek Mike out, ask for his story. It's amazing that he's gone to such lengths to perfect this traditional treat, and he's a thoroughly lovely dude to boot. A fantastic bloke, serving up some of the tastiest, most traditional kulfi you'll likely try. Love it.

If you want ice cream, come here. They gave me a bowl of it with chocolate sauce, two flakes and a…read morebottle of Pepsi for 7 yen. I also met my first love in here. Her name was peptobismol because I was highly constipated for 8 hours after. My Anus(I put a capital letter because he has feelings, which they didn't care about) flooded my kitchen sink with the dirtiest, grimiest, soggiest CACA the world has ever seen( or should I say smelled because the cleaning crew charged me £700 for an hour. Moral of the story don't eat iced cream if you have a lactose intolerance

wonderful Desert Place with Quick and Fast Delivery , Freshly Made Waffles are amazing and Hot…read moreChocolate Chip Cookie Dough with Ice Cream scoop is too tasty and Milkshakes are thick and creamy.

Service was great. A great atmosphere and general nicely finished restaurant. As to the food..steak…read morereview...I ordered the premium ribeye and it was very lame. I cook better steak at home for 1/3 the cost. Ive had some amazing steaks around the world at some exclusive restaurants and this wouldn't make the top 1000...the side of vegetables tasted great if that helps?

Had a marvelous dinner at Blackhouse. It was our 2nd night in Leeds and this place did not…read moredisappoint. Food was delicious not 1 issue. Replaced my mint mushy peas (shhh don't tell the English) with a OMG Devine salad. We had a spot of tea, a sundae and a cup of coffee after dinner. Just a quick walk from our hotel. Recommend 100%