£3.75 for a generous-sized wrap, can of drink and packet of crisps: this is basically my lunch…read morenirvana. The wrap was really nice - hoi sin duck. I was also tempted by the Mexican chicken (fajita style, with jalapenos) and the roast beef and horseradish. Next time... As if this wasn't enough they have a hot food bar AND a salad bar. WHY DOES THIS NOT EXIST IN MANCHESTER and don't mention Philpotts (I actually saw some people nearby here with Philpotts bags: why would you do that). Ok well I guess actually we have Katsouris. Fine. Seating options are either the nice interior or the absolutely beautiful Park Square which has fancy coffee cart like it's Brooklyn or something. Love is definitely the word.

This place recently open after taking over from Sanjwiches and it's amazing! It's so good I feel a…read morebit sorry for the other local places. They offer a fairly standard spread of sandwiches, wraps, grilled paninis, soups and have a hot buffet and a salad buffet you can fill up into takeaway tubs. What's different is the quality and the range of ingredients which go into all the food and the specials. I've never had a bad one yet. Some of the mexican grilled chicken and hash brown specials I've had from here have been emotional. The soups are brilliant, they're all homemade and change every few days. Don't miss out if you see the minted spinach, pea and potato one.

Visiting Roots and Fruits is like meeting up with an old friend. Homely and comfortable, however…read morelong it has been since you last caught up, the atmosphere is always enjoyable. Whilst the surroundings of the arcade may have faded during the 21 years that the cafe has been in business, the honesty and wholesome quality of the food remains consistent. I have frequented Roots and Fruits on many occasions, usually on an overcast day, accompanied with a good book. It is the perfect place to lose yourself for a couple of hours, away from the frenetic speed of the city centre. Although the decor has aged slightly, this somehow adds character to the ambiance. Their rich, flavourful soups are perfect on a gloomy day. My favourite dish from the cafe is the falafel kebab, served warm with salad, raita and pitta breads, it is absolutely delicious. After eating, I often wile away the rest of the afternoon with a Darjeeling tea and a moist slice of cake. Who says procrastination has to be dull. A well-used haunt for dedicated vegetarians and fans of meat-free cooking, long may Roots and Fruits continue.

Vegan heaven! A real health food cafe where everything tastes amazing!!…read more Been here a couple of times whilst in Leeds and absolutely love the vibe, staff are always friendly, smiley and ready to help. This time we came however we had to sit outside,the cafe as tables had been booked inside (the people who booked it were 25 mins late and they still kept the table) quite irritating for us but at least they give you ages if you're late! It wasn't IDEAL sitting outside, but actually turned out to be quite nice as loads of people were walking past in fancy dress (we visited on Halloween) so got some really interesting people watching in! The waiter came over and took our order (after we'd deliberated for ages) I had the mandarin jigger and others ordered hot drinks etc. Everything was bought quickly and efficiently, our waiter was so lovely when we took ages to decide our food too! I eventually decided on the nachos, complete with salsa, coconut sour cream (!!!!) and jalepenos! All of it was amazing and so tasty!! I definitely didn't expect the coconut sour cream (vegan of course) to taste so good but it was great! The vegan cheese on top was also great and generally really tasty while also feeling you were being (quite) healthy! After much more deliberation we chose the chocolate cheesecake (all vegan) with a desiccated coconut base- different but very delicious! I have to give this place 5 stars, its ethical, friendly and everything I aspire to in life- really makes you think twice about what you're eating and how you're eating it! A real eco hub for anyone interested in conserving our planet :) Goes without saying the napkins and loo roll etc is all recycled too :)

I'm always interested in new shops opening in Leeds Market as I like to support local business' and…read moretraders so I was excited to try Shawarma. A Lebanese and Halal 'pop up' stall situated in the 'Upper' part of the market near the haberdashery shop and flower stall (and close to the Source) which has an array of smells and sights to strike up interest from most people who pass by. (not sure if it's to be a permanent stall). So, new year, new adventure. I went here for lunch with my friend Al who always likes to try new stuff. The staff are very encouraging, explaining what they offer and showing you how its made. There are 10/12 choices on the menu- I chose veggie, Al chose chicken. The food is prepared and cooked in front of you so you have to wait and watch. it's mainly done on a grill or the veggie stuff (mainly being falafel) is shallow fried before being 'wrapped' and warmed on a panini maker! There were dishes of olives and hummus on the counter and you could see all the ingredients that go into your order. The prices are reasonable too= £4.50 or less per wrap/kebab etc. I was happy with my falafel wrap but it was a tad lacking in the spicy punch I expected, Al like his 'kebab cake' (we couldn't remember the actual name!) It was nice to experience different cuisine in a handy way and not be so stuffed after but next time I'm gonna be brave and ask for something a bit spicier! I think this is a break off shop from the Shawarma on Raglan Road in Headingley but having never been there I couldn't be sure- they do both seem to offer similar if not the same menu!

I've passed CM several times and decided to give it a try. I wanted to try the chicken shawarma but…read morethey were out of it that day so I tried the chicken bastilla which came with hummus and salad. I loved the chicken bastilla that I had in Marrakech and had hoped for the same with this one. It wasn't bad but can't say it was the best. CM usually appears very busy as its located in the Leeds market so it might take awhile to get your order in since you're not entering an actual restaurant but more of food stand. Service was good, friendly and quick. I would try it again but would opt for something different.

Very good restaurant, good food, people quite nice people are working , and food so testread more

Since moving to Leeds I've been trying to find a good coffee shop to replace my favourite back in…read moreYork. Next stop was Mrs Atha's. Trying to locate Mrs Atha's was not the easiest. The proverbial vulture circling in the sky looking for its prey I eventually located and headed towards. You'd be forgiven for following suite, the outside is painted black to match the shops that surround it. This is a slight downfall from it's location and one I presume they have no control over due the nature of the area. Time to take the plunge, my caffeine levels where dropping rapidly. Upon entering you are greeted with the feeling of entering a cave, dark and sparsely lit. On your right is the coffee station, to your left are the stairs downstairs and in front a selection of eclectic seating. A warm greeting was given and after a short perusal I plumbed for my statuary cappuccino. Now normally it takes about 15 seconds for me to place an order but this never happened. My eyes kept wandering, looking at the delights and my mouth kept watering. I have a weak spot for chocolate and cakes and my knees started to tremble. Laid before was a bevvy of delights for me to try. I had to have a nibble and so I did. Just a quick nibble, a little delight, a chocolate truffle shaped piece of heaven. So I ordered my cappuccino and truffles and was asked to take a seat while my coffee was readied. Unfortunately upstairs was full to the brim so I plumbed for a seat downstairs. That was a shame, upstairs is quaint, quirky and generally original. What a difference to upstairs. Crammed between the entrance to the toilets and a small kitchen area are a few seats/tables, the highlight being an old school desk. Not the atmosphere I thought it would be. While talking to the friendly staff member while she cooked was nice it's not the type of area I really want to sit and enjoy a coffee. I think if I come back I'll make sure I get a seat upstairs. My coffee arrived after about 5 minutes along with my truffles and I sat back to do some work and enjoy my caffeine fix. I know there are people that like a drink as hot at the inside of a volcano and I know there are those that like to tip it down their throats but me, I like to sip on it over a period of 30 minutes to enjoy the full potential of the ground beans. This could not happen with this coffee. By the time 5 minutes had reached my coffee was on the verge of the next Ice Age. Not good. Don't get me wrong, it's a damn fine coffee, not as good as La Bottega/Laynes but damn good non the less. So in a nut shell, the coffee was good (if a little too cold), the downstairs is not good, the truffles AMAZING and the service good indeed. I will return if only to try more chocolaty delights.

This was a nice family place for dinner! I don't usually order lamb, but it was very good here and…read morenot gamey at all. The portions were big and the ambiance was nice and warm for a rainy night. The staff was friendly. There were a ton of locals here, so I knew the food would be solid.

Great food and service. Big quantity great way to get some good food coma haha. Definitely will…read morerecommend.

I was trying to come up with one thing that I disliked about Riveresque... and I failed miserably…read more A room with a view, friendly staff, a menu as long as The Bible*, and one of the most well-executed chilli-'n'-cheese jacket potatoes I've ever had the misfortune of consuming... all in one place? That spells 'w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l' to me. Considering that one can have all of the above (with jalapeños, no less!) for roughly £5, there's quite simply no room for complaints. --- * Okay, give or take a few thousand pages, but who's counting?

I confess, I once had a fairly serious Riveresque addiction. After going through cold turkey…read morefollowing a brief move away from Leeds, I now limit myself to weekly visits! In essence, Riveresque is a better class of greasy spoon, the place in the centre of town too be able to order a Full English Breakfast (£5.25) or a Ham and Mushroom Omelette (£3.95). There are healthier options on offer, some gorgeous salads and soups sit alongside the tempting daily specials and an endless range of sandwiches. My particular favourite is the hot Cajun Chicken and Sour Cream wrap (£1.90). It is the ideal place to pick up a tasty and unfussy lunch, without paying excessive prices. Just South of New Briggate, Riveresque is conveniently located whether you are in the city centre, or having a meander around the picturesque canal area - a lovely view to enjoy a sandwich to go.

The venue is stunning and the environment is great but really lets this place down every single…read moretime I go there is the menu, the staff and the service. The hot food menu is minimal to say the least and whatever time of day you go there they always seem to be out of certain choices. The service is slow and the staff look either harassed, bewildered or just despondent. Please, please, please try and reach the potential of what this place could be like if just a little bit of TLC was put into it

What a stunning venue. I'm perhaps overly zealous about the beauty of Leeds, and have been often…read moretold that I err on the positive end of the spectrum, but when alighting the stairs to Leeds Art Gallery and entering this lofty, high ceiling-ed beauty, I fail to see how anyone doesn't take a moment. At some point back in time, folks really went all out with their architecture - a far cry from the select few cement blocks that litter our skyline. Leeds is a gorgeous city, and I'm not afraid to say it. And this is truly a gem. Often, with buildings of historic stature, the cafes and eateries attached sadly offer a lack luster cup of grey tea. (Not earl grey, just grey.) The might attempt at a few cellophane wrapped dry cakes, and of course charge double what you'd expect, but here my friends... Here, they make an effort. An effort worthy of the attractive structure. The afternoon tea was on the agenda, when I met a friend here the other week, and my those scones were generous. Huge thick cakes, obviously freshly baked, and they came with a delectably cute pot of jam and a pot of clotted cream. Butter, even. The tea was equally impressive. I ordered a Russian Caravan; a smokey dark tea, full of intrigue, and whilst it might not have suited the cake in question, it was delightful. The tea came in a loose leaf tea pot, perfect, and so this place is now on my list of loose leaf spots - something I hope catches on about Leeds. We need a dedicated tea room! The chap serving was lovely, friendly, and for two pots and two scones we treated ourselves like queens for the pauperly sum of a tenner. If you fancy an afternoon indulgence, truly, this is the perfect spot. Even better? You can wander around the gallery before or after, for absolutely nothing.

We came in for dinner as a large group. We got seated fast. Food was excellent! We all had a great…read moretime. Definitely will come again.

Had a great lunch at Sukhothai. They serve the Thai equivalent of a Bento box and it was perfect…read morefor me. It includes two starters, two mains and rice for 12.50. I found it perfect as I always like to try different things and did not have to make as many compromises. My starters were a chicken satay and marinated pork on a skewer. Both were excellent. My mains were a thai chicken curry and a a beef dish. The curry was fantastic and I am not a big curry fan, it was what I was least looking forward to but probably ended up being my favorite. Excellent flavor and a lot of meat, ate all my rice just to capture the curry sauce. The beef was the opposite, a little disappointing. It was boiled and just did not have much flavor. Ideally, rather than choosing between three set boxes, I would have liked to pick the starters and mains from all that were available but that is the restaurants choice and I was very happy with what I received. Great option for Thai in Leeds.

called in to Appetite for a bite of breakfast and rather enjoyed the experience. Although not the…read morecheapest or the biggest breakfast in Leeds it was OK although I do wish the chef wouldn't assume I like my mushrooms smothered in pepper. The toast here is amazing, it comes in big, freshly sliced hunks that make up for the smaller size of the rest of the breakfast. If I were to be picky (and I am) the sausage was a let down. It was reassuring that, when asked what they could offer that was gluten free, they could provide salad which is just what everyone would want for breakfast.

I very nearly gave this place a Meh, I've experienced better two stars because it is just another…read morelunch place among many but it does stand out from the rest for the freshly baked and delicious bread. The place itself is quite dark and scattered with odd pictures of Leeds in black frames. It is not a place to sit in really but as it was raining we did. If you are close by get some lunch but don't go out of your way to try it.

Like its sister shop located further down the same street, Lucky's is a massively popular pizza…read morejoint that does standard pizzas for standard prices but also offers something that hardly anywhere else (surprisingly) does - single slices. They're a quid, which is fairly good value for those who are too scared to face a whole pizza (however, it's better value to get a whole one and finish it off for breakfast if you have no shame like me) and they're pretty tasty whether you're sober or drunk (most people in here will be the latter). Sometimes, however, you get the last slice of a pizza that's been sitting around for ages and has gone a little bit stale or soggy, and it's not the most pleasant culinary experience. The service could also be a little bit quicker, but all in all they're doing a good job.

Lucky's was always the pizza place of choice throughout university, and still remains a firm…read morefavourite thanks to their fast delivery, freephone number and mostly their tasty, inventive pizzas. My favourites are the Vegetarian Deluxe, the Celery and Blue Cheese, and the Pizza Pesto, although most people I know (ok, Steve) go for the Meat Feast or the Meatheads and Madcows. Ooh a good tip - if you can agree on a topping, share an 18 family size - it works out cheaper and it's very exciting when the delivery man turns up. I feel like I'm in some kind of US sitcom/teen drama like Dawson's OC or something.