I am in two minds about this place. On one hand, amazing…read morecurd tarts and lush flapjack. bread is pretty good. On other hand, sandwiches are calculated based on what you add, meaning that a cheese sandwich with salad (no onion) on a ciabatta roll ended up being £3.20! And it wasn't that big or tasty (it in fact tasted of cheap margarine instead of cheese!). I can go to Pooky and Grumps and get a sandwich that knocks my socks off for that price! You can't even justify that price with location or décor. it's a bit of a grotty 70s hole. So for the curd tart, you get three star, Hardaker. although i shall not be relying on you for actual sustenance.

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!

This wonderful bakery has recently opened in sunny Headingley and I'm so glad it has. The smell of…read morefreshly baked bread is a wonder to behold, and it's lovely to have it gracing North Lane as you wander up. I nipped in on my initial visit, only meaning to browse, only to get instantly chatting to the lovely chap who I believe must be the owner. He's a vibrant sort and proper Yorkshire. I opted for a few of their bread rolls and he threw in two or three for free as the day was coming to a close! It was awesome. What made me chuckle most was that he told me not to complain if they were a little dry, since he'd given them to me for free, which of course I wouldn't dream of. In fact, they were just fine and I couldn't have been happier. Fresh breads, cakes, cheap prices, banter - what more could you want? With this making up my ultra triumvirate of local produce, I'm as happy as a sandboy. Awesome fresh bread and cakes, fantastic banter and a few bargains to behold. Don't wait up - come to Artisan soon!

My friend and I popped into this bakery as I had seen it numerous times whilst living locally. On…read morethe day we decided to go in and buy local as opposed to head to one of the high street brands we were confronted by a rude, angry man who was bitter that my friend had previously purchased a pie and eggs from another local shop just up the street and continued to mock the previous purchase and its quality. After he had slagged off the items bought elsewhere he banged a loaf down on the counter and demanded the money, chuntering about how he was upset that we had purchased from elsewhere; products that he did not seem to sell. To be fair, the bread was very average and I will not be going again soon. If there are any entrepreneurs out there looking to set up a small retail outlet, please visit Artisan Bakery, Headingley for a masterclass is terrible customer service.

Wilson's Pies and Pasties, in both Armley and Morley are owned by the proprietors of Wilson's…read moreButchers of Crossgates, John and Andrew Green. These guys really are proud of their products, and with the Pie and Pasties shops this is no exception. A shop dedicated to pies is many a person's idea of food heaven, and near seasonal times of year, Bonfire Night, Christmas, New Year's Eve, people flock to Wilson's for good ole pork pies, and by flock I mean flock, queues outside the door and around the block, Wilson's is famous. And if the addage, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is to be believed, then Wilson's is a good place to start. Pork Pies have never done much for me, but lawd, my friends love them. After calling in a favour from a mate, he requested payment in, of all things a Wilson's pie. Bargain! Twas when I went along to purchase one that I saw the busy bustling nature that is all things Wilsons. From this favour payment led to a whole bunch of people craving the Wilson's pork pie. You can't help but notice the acolades Wilson's has aquired over it's years, from best pork pie in the world, to small pork pie champions, winning awards in the pork pie appreciation society, yes this really does exist, to coverage in the local press, it seems everyone who has tasted a Wilson's pasty or pie becomes a fan. The pork pies tend to overshadow things with their famous nature, but Wilson's also does some killer pasties, and they're flippin enormous, from steak and ale, using Timothy Taylor's ale, corned beef pasty, Cornish Pasty, which is scrummy without being to peppery, but the right mix of flavour so it's not all bland and nasty. Pies wise, the Huntsman is fabulous, and my prefered option over the pork pies, much to the scorn of my friends, but the Huntsman is tasty and sweet and tart all at the same time. Large or small, meat and potato, steak, Huntsman, mince and onion, sausage rolls, cheese straws, scones, apple pies, muffins, and the big daddy, the three tiered wedding cake; 20lbs of award winning pie for £100, awesome.

Being from the West Country I consider myself to know a fair amount about pasties, and can often be…read morefound lurking outside bakeries scowling at too thick pastry or too narrow crusts. It is a great compliment, then, that I consider Wilsons to make the finest pasties outside the South West. Despite the rather unpromising exterior that makes it look like a generic chain bakery, Wilsons has won many awards for its baking, its pork pies in particular, and their cheese and onion pasty is one of the best I've ever tasted, with flaky pastry surrounding a tangy, mature filling. They also do amazing snacks, like freshly baked cheese straws and radioactive looking mushy peas, and even make special three-tiered pork pie wedding cakes, which look so good they nearly make me want to eat meat again.

Quick cuppa and cake whilst waiting for my optician appointment…read more Very delicious battenburg cupcake, but far too much icing for me. Lovely tranquil calm inside here with very friendly staff and felt like a world away from the bustle of Headingley outside. i didn't venture upstairs, but will teh next time that I am in as this really was lovely and would certainly like to try their savouries!

Quick update, full story later!…read more Basically, this one of the best places to eat and drink in Headingley. My new favourite!

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!