A place like this is plain wasted on me. I don't know what to do with half of the stuff in here,…read morelet alone most of it, I do know what to do wit the coffee and cakes part of Cranberries Hampers, but the rest, nah. Two of my friends, a couple, are absolute consumate foodies, and the wide eyes of these two in here was like the kid in Miracle on 34th Street realising there IS A SANTA CLAUS! So what is Cranberries Hampers, essentially it is a delicatessen, with a coffee bar included in the deli area. In addition to this there are buffet and catering services which are good to know if you've got an event coming up and fresh meats, dips, snack bits, salads and whatnot are your type of food. The deli counter itself is full of delicious cuts of meat, and in accordance to what the foodies said, were excellent quality, premium in fact. They went around the place, happily buzzing between the marmalades and jams, wines, marinades, sauces, olives, oils, all of the important stuff you require from a deli. Whence the foodies bought what they needed to stock up on, I decided I was a bit starved and when in Rome, let's eat. In a bit of a rush after their prolonged cruising of the goods, we got our food to go. My healthy sized New Yorker sarnie at £3.30 was a delish combo of chicken, pastrami, and Emmental, minus the gherkin cos they are sooo nasty. Foodies ordered beef, sweet chili and mozzarella, and t'other one, the fussy get, created his own for £4 with change. All in all a nice little place serving the needs of those who require more choice and quality than a supermarket, and appreciate the quality difference.

Oh I do love a good delicatessen. I do struggle to find them these days, which is why Cranberries…read moreis worth the trip out of the city to stop up at from time to time. We're talking exotic as they come too. You want a smoked meat with a bit of a difference? Well try some wild boar. It's a little bit too survival living for me but I reliably involved that it is a delicious savoury treat. if you're more of a sausage person (oh matron) then go for the salami. it's some serious bread action for me though and foccacia sent from bread heaven. delicious. If I'm feeling really naughty I'll end with a rustic muffin or passion cake. Well it's part of my five a day so it can't hurt can it. it's a nicely done out shop too, well stocked and easy to use. We need to keep these fine eating places alive and kicking. We need more of them. We need Cranberries Hampers in our lives.

The Food Emporium is a lovely little delicatessen in Pudsey. It has a lovely enticing shop front,…read morenot to mention, a decent name, which is something I feel to be important. It sells local produce, with cheeses (though try not to be put off by the tub of Philly in the lit counter-bar), but what's more is that there is a vat of homemade jam behind the counter. I think that there is a real lack of delis in Leeds that sells its own home-made products, so The Food Emporium really gets a thumbs up from me.

Wow, I just love delicatessens like these. Just divine. The name 'emporium' is always a winner too…read more- it suggests, and rightly so, that extra edge of class. They sell all kinds of delicious deli delights, the things you might expect, but nothing you can imagine will compare to actually purchasing a beautiful sandwich of theirs! They sell some lovely cheeses, they are *purveyors* of European bread (yum!), they sell continental meats, speciality home made sandwiches and offer a great sit in experience if you want a delicious tea or coffee. It really is one of those 'must visit' places in Pudsey, which has it's mix of good indie and bad indie haunts. This one is definitely on the plus side, down to earth and delightful.

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

This is a brilliant service of those people who want amazing food but don't have time to get to the…read moreshops. I have found when you get a delivery from some supermarkets the fruit and vegetables aren't of the standard I would pick out. I have been delivered bruised bananas and limp lettuce before so I was delighted with my delivery from this deli. An online ordering service that delivers fresh deli products straight to your door is a winner in my book. The salmon was fresh and tasty, the bananas perfectly ripe and the lemons large and juicy.

It's probably best to read the business description of this place rather than my review - for once,…read morethe owner of a company isn't biased and is speaking the truth: this place is great. It's got a local-sounding name and stocks plenty of local-produce such as some mighty-fine Yorkshire smoked meat and fish, which I'm a big fan of. But it also has products from all corners of the globe, including cheeses and spreads. All the produce is mighty fine match the high quality. They also offer takeaway "supper" on weekend evenings, which is brill. And, most importantly, it doesn't use the word "deli" in vein. It really is a deli.

I was, as I often am, dubious when I walked in may be this place is a little too dressed up I…read morethought. But it wasn't/isn't. With a preference to takeaways, although there is both indoor and outdoor seating, there is a modest yet sumptuous selection of foods. Nothing too unusual but all very high quality. Many goods are from local producers and suppliers, there are absolutely gorgeous chocolate high heels for sale, a large array of pickles, chutneys and other preserved goods/snacks, a decadent range of soft drinks such as Fentimans and, the cheese counter is just brimming with gooey delights. Be aware of slightly reduced opening hours through winter.

A really lovely little deli. The best place I've found in town to get lots of little knick knacks…read moreto try out at home. They sell all sorts of exotic foods and jars of jams and chutneys and pates and lots of other delights. There is also a cafe on site where you can sample their home made sandwiches and cakes which are absolutely delicious. The service is great and the people really know their stuff. Its a little pricey but no more than you would pay elsewhere and definitely worth it for the occasional splurge.

This is a relatively new spot in Headingley town, and one that I should really frequent more. In…read morefact, one that I would recommend to even non-locals to LS6, as my experience here was dandy and it's not somewhere you'd think to go - so allow me to place it in your mind thoughts for future brunching. I'd spotted them crop up on Yelp a few months back, and had bookmarked them in my head. I love brunch, and I don't know of many places in Leeds that serve it, so it had to be visited. The chap and I made the trip up a few weeks ago on one semi-sunny Sunday, a short but pleasant constitutional from my house, and wandered in. Being as the windows are single pane, and the kitchen gets hot inside, the windows were completely steamed up and it was quite warm inside. That mattered not, as they have a few seats al fresco, which still feels like a holiday to me, even if Otley road is busying away right next to you. It afforded us the opportunity to watch a plucky crow investigate a bin whilst we waited for our order, which is an added bonus. (Not one I can promise you'll have when you visit, mind.) I'm not sure if I mentioned how much I love crows, but that's for another piece of writing. I ordered a coffee, cherry cola of the Fentimans variety (the best one) and the French toast with bacon and maple syrup. The chap had eggs, although I'm sure if I recall correctly, he was tempted by a breakfast burrito. The food arrived fairly quickly, and I've nothing but praise for my French toast. It was as eggy as you like, crispy in some places, soggy in others, and had a plentiful pot of syrup to accompany. The bacon was perhaps a little too crispy for my liking - I've one or two fillings that I always fear breaking - but of course, I ate it all up. I'll just ask for it a little softer next time. You can partake of more English style eats here, bacon sandwiches and the like, but really it's all about the brunch. And with cushions, magazines, papers, and other cosy accoutrements inside, I can see this being a warming little spot come the colder weather. Until then, soak up that sun, and grab an afternoon treat!

This is my local but also favourite Headingley cafe. Yes the coffee is good and the food…read moresatisfyingly scrumptious, but the main thing is the friendly people who own and run the place. A little delight.

So with half an hour to kill before a hair appointment, I popped in to Truly Scrummy for a brew and…read morea bite. Boasting locally sourced food and home baked cakes, scones & tray bakes, it was a fair bet that I was going to like the place, and I wasn't disappointed. I was greeted warmly when I came in, I ordered tea and a toasted teacake and was invited to take a seat. There are 8 tables with 3-4 seats at each, so a decent amount of space. It's completely open plan so you can see the food prep & cooking area, I watched the two chefs chopping veg and putting in a big pot on the stove, and preparing the pastry cases for some kind of quiche or flan, and the smells were just delicious! My tea arrived in a teapot with a separate pot of milk, which always makes me happy as I'm dead fussy about my brew. My teacake was large and generously buttered which, again, pushed my happiness buttons. As I supped I eyed the scrummy looking cakes and tray bakes under the glass domes, slightly gutted that I didn't have time to indulge today. Perusing the menu it looks full of delights, from breakfast staples with a local emphasis (like the griddled dry cured yorkshire bacon sandwich, or the local pork sausage sandwich) to paninis, jacket potatoes, wraps, soups and much more. The loss of one star comes purely from a pricing front. £4.20 for a bacon sandwich or £6.80 for a panini is just a touch over the limits for me. Perhaps that's a little unfair as you can clearly see (literally!) the care and attention that goes into preparing the food. Who knows, perhaps when I come back and eat more, and I definitely will be back, I might eat them and decide the quality justifies it, but until then, four stars it is.

Popped here for a Friday night for a light dinner and some drinks. Wow!…read more The food is delicious. All local produce, with a lot of the meats slow cooked on the premises. The Nachos with pulled pork and brisket beef was devine. The horse shoe ham on the "Not the Ploughman's Platter" was melt in the mouth delicious. Good selection of wine - definitely recommend the Malbec. All very reasonably priced, with excellent service. Definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area!