Yum Yum is a useful place to have in the vicinity. I used to frequent it regularly when I lived in…read moreBrewery Wharf. The deli section sells a full menu of sandwiches, soups, cakes and a delicious selection of hot specials. I had a very tasty red Thai curry with jasmine rice just recently. There is a seating area both inside and outdoors to eat at. They serve a lifesaving full English breakfast at a reasonable price, and can be responsible for reactivating your brain, following a night out. The other side of Yum Yum is a convenience store, selling fresh fruit and vegetables, pastries, tinned goods, various snacks and a range of wines and beers. They are significantly overpriced, but that is the cost of convenience. I also think their nearby rival Simpsons stock a far better range of products. All in all, it is a useful place to have around, but there are superior alternatives in the area.

My options for lunch aren't very inspiring; go to the effort of making my own, a generic…read moresupermarket sanger or risk the cafe at work where I wonder wether the staff have ever seen a sandwich (No, judging by some of the efforts produced...). The saviour of so many lunchtimes has been Yum's. They never fail to have something interesting on offer. There are usually several hot options such as pasta bake, burritos and a roast pork baguettes and a couple of really good sandwich specials. Highlights for me have included pulled pork with salad and chipotle mayo and ham, smoked cheese and onion marmalade both on sourdough baguettes. The footling hotdog was also a touch. You can also have your own sandwich made, they have loads of filling options and the cakes look awesome- its like subway if subway sold proper food! They do a large range of American sweets and drinks although every other shop in Leeds seems to offer these now. Yum's also have a massive selection of beers and I believe they open for dinner in the evenings doing pizza etc, if I lived at brewery wharf I wouldn't need to go anywhere else! They are a little expensive when you consider a meal deal at Sainsbury's is three quid but what you get is vastly superior. One of their daily special sandwiches and a can of coke will set you back about a fiver which is pretty good as you'll get something really tasty you will actually enjoy!

Although on average more expensive than a lot of supermarchés, if you keep your eyes peeled you can…read morestill get a bargain here (at the end of the aisles). Apaprently it also smells nice in the morning when Steve walks past on his way to work. By nice he means 'of bread and that'. Clean, well laid out, friendly and helpful staff, and when I can't work the label machine thing in the cake bit, someone is always on hand to rescue me discreetly without making me look retarded. My mum also said they are one of the only shops where you can buy roasted peanuts (not the DRY roasted ones you get in the pub). Apparently that's important.

If this place were a little bigger with a bit more stock it would gain the full 5 stars. I can't…read morefault the quality of its products as they are consistently good. The ready cooked meals are fantastic and the wine section outstanding for a supermarket. And as someone pointed out you can pick up a few bargains here if you look. The slight negative is that I can't do a full shop here as there simply isn't enough stuff available. With 3 children I find I can't buy everything I need from this Waitrose even though it's a pleasure to shop here.

Excellent food best steak pie in Yorkshire can't find a fault with the staff always pleasant and…read morenice to see the owner mucking in to keep things running like clockwork also loved the fruit scones when I got home will certainly be back maybe even tomorrow?

When we're talking about picturesque spa towns we don't have to go too far at all. It isn't just…read morethe south that can boast about stellar places. I'll raise you and give you Harrogate. So first up I needed some liquid refreshment and Truffles was on hand. It is a lovely coffee and tea shop which has the desired caffeine based products for me. They've got a wide range of coffees (though I seldom stray from a fine black little number), teas and hot chocolate that looks awesome. You'll also get a complimentary Belgian Chocolate. Now we're talking. For a food fix get your laughing gear around one of the scones, teacakes, croissants freshly made sandwiches and Paninis, jacket potatoes, cakes or even a slab of gateaux. Then we move onto the trump card. The mouth watering and vast selection of Belgian chocolates. I had to leave with a few truffles and nut numbers. It would be rude not to. Fantastic coffee shop to recharge the batteries and take home some delicious sweets.

This particular Whittards is rather dinky, as so the range and selection is reflected in this, but…read moreI still love coming in here. I'm a massive tea and coffee fan, so it follows that I would enjoy looking at what they have in store! They have a number of different coffees, both strengths and flavours, instant and filter varieties. They have a number of different teas too, from green, white, herbal, fruit, black, leaf, instant and bagged! Phew. Lots and lots of tea. You can buy variety packs of both tea and coffee, which make great gifts for tea and coffee lovers like myself! The only bad bit is that the majority of their products don't have the fair trade marker, which is a must for me. They also do other items such as china sets, cafetieres and so on. I bought an incredibly reasonable £15 cafetiere as a Christmas gift, together with a lovely glass mug for £4 and some coffee for £2.50! My friend was given a tea pot and cup and saucer from Whittards too, and she absolutely adores it. The shop was very tidy and the staff were efficient so everything was alright by me. Pleasant shop and their products are lovely.

I went into the store looking for English breakfast tea which is amazing. While I was browsing I…read morewas offered many tastings which I enjoyed. It was nice to be able to try new products without being pressured to buy. The product I wanted was not on the shop floor so a very helpful and polite staff member offered to check the stockroom for me. While she was doing so the other member of staff made conversation which made me feel very welcome. The shop was very quaint which made a delightful change to the large department stores which make you feel one of many!

One of the few remaining branches in the chain, which has suffered a lot of difficulty across the…read morepast few years financially debt/financial issues and change of ownership, this store still appears to be doing well, and looks fairly presentable, in Leeds city centre on Albion Street. They seem to have scaled back in their remaining stores, including this one, going back to the basics of coffee and cake, with good service, which is what they seem to do best. Sadly, this seems to mean scaling back and removing most gluten-free options. Sandwiches and Afternoon Tea options are also available. The male staff member working on my most recent visit was very friendly, although the members of my party did mention they found the coffee to be too strong. Prices were reasonable and in line with most other chains in the area. The interior seemed small but comfortable, and they did have around 2-3 tables outside It wouldn't be somewhere I'd return to, but a useful business to have in Leeds city centre, and I hope things do turn around for them as it would be sad for them to have to shut more branches. 3*

Mmmmm delicious…read more Came in for coffee n cake. Served quick and cakes delicious, no music so tad quiet. Got flat white, was smooth and didn't need any sugar! Been in here before. The food menu seems to have grown since we were last in. Bit pricey for cake and coffee but the cooked food prices seem good value. Will have to try that next time.

Loved it here! The burgers were delicious and a nice big portion! The vibes were so nice we got a…read morespot right overlooking the water, but we did have to wait a bit but worth it. We also rented boats directly from them, much cheaper than the other rental company that's just down the river

Sat on the bank of the river Nidd, below the castle and overlooking the rented boats from the same…read morelocation this cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite whilst basking in the sunshine at the outdoor seating........ alternatively,when the weather is more erm English,there is plenty of indoor seating. The food, which is standard cafe fare, is freshly prepared and served with a smile. I did find the menu slightly pricey but this is a tourism hotspot and they can get away with it. I was impressed by the staff knowledge and care regarding gluten free food which I was told came from personal experience.

What can I say it's greggs its a English treasure and its absolutely amazing the sausage rolls are…read morewell priced the yum yums are amazing the meal deals are decently priced and taste amazing the drink selection is varied but unique the coffees are cheap and delicious the staff are very friendly and helpful

Bakers Oven, or now known as Greggs, is your typical sausage roll and jacket spud Greggs cafe. The…read morefood is acceptable and welcome on a cold day but by no means outstanding and not particulalry good value for money. That said, its one of the very few places in Ripon that you can get a pushchair into and sit and have a cup of something to take the edge off after shopping etc. The staff are generally friendly and the store clean and tidy - I have found it a pain getting the buggy up the three steps into the seating area though.

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.