Best coffee shop in Leeds. The food is amazing, the service is on point and the ambiance is…read moreperfect. They have a limit on the amount of time you can work from there.

This place serves proper coffee, it's in the Laynes espresso league!…read more This is a very good thing, Leeds needs more of these and no more chains, don't get me wrong I frequent them too! This place is a hidden gem tucked behind HSBC.

Can't miss the yellow, inviting my cafe right next to the train station, so I didn't think to check…read moreit out until a month into my stay at Leeds ‍ What a gem! Buttered sourdough toast with poached eggs were amazing (I've really become a fan of poached eggs recently). The granola was pretty good, but the fruit is sweetened a bit too much for my taste. Great place to hang out with my Kindle. Will frequent as much as possible with my remaining month in Leeds. Make a reservation if you can. They take walk ins, but you will need to wait right outside.

Best breakfast I've had in Leeds this visit. The dry cappuccino was served perfectly, I ordered one…read moreto go it was so amazing. The service was impeccable, and the food immaculate. My poached egg broke with a syrupy affect down my toasted sourdough as the steam slowly whirled off like smoke from a chimney on a cold crisp morning. I also ordered a sticky toffee custard danish which resembled the quality and flavor of a pastry from Tartines back in SF. The ambiance and mood was just right of a cafe, enough bustle to feel the verve and passion of the staff but not intrusive to the soul entering the day. I will be back and encourage others to give this place a try!

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.

Arts is one of the rare places amongst the Calls that is better by day than it is by night…read more As you'd expect from a place namely so, there is always plenty of art on the wall to admire and discuss as if you know what you're talking about as you eat or drink or both. I'd recommend that you just drink as the food is nothing special although it likes to think it is, and because of this, the prices are a little bit steep. The menu is extensive and classy however, and the place is always full of people enjoying a midday light lunch - I just don't really rate the food. Drinking is a different matter - they do real fair trade coffees that never fail to hit the spot, and if you're after something slightly stronger, they have impressive beer and wine menus - the Weston's organic cider is definitely the pick of the bunch...but be warned, it's stronger than you think it is.

People seem to spell this place in a variety of ways. According to the website title there's an…read moreapostrophe (i.e. it belongs to Art) - Art's café. However, for the rest of the site the apostrophe is dropped (I presume for either convenience or to create a point for discussion such as here). These details are important! :) Whatever the name, this lovely restaurant is a little slice of Paris right in the heart of Leeds. As indicated in my other restaurant reviews it follows in the proud tradition of Leeds having some of its best restaurants in unusual locations. It's certainly the best thing going in that part of town. Where do I start? From the moment you walk in you feel relaxed by the bohemian crowd and inspired by the art work. The food is some of the best in Leeds. On this occasion, I choose the haddock in beer batter and my dining partner had the Sunday roast. We were not disappointed. Whatever the dish, it is usually cooked well with attention to detail and presentation. Art's café is also a great place for a glass of wine or coffee, but it has limited space so don't expect to always get a table. For meals it's best to book. This is not a restaurant for the budget conscious, but neither is it overly extravagant. And anything that transfers me from Leeds to my favourite European city in an instant has to be worth every penny.

Out of the Woods is my local sandwich shop & all round fab independent cafe (yes, I am that lucky!)…read moreand I'm telling you, they do a mean sandwich. They also do lots of other goodness that you're bound to love. I can be a fussy eater. I don't do rocket, I've only just tried brie, I'm a bit strange about chutneys but the salami, goats cheese and mango chutney sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I've had. Even the rocket in it tastes nice. If its breakfast you're looking for, the choice ranges from porridge & granola to pastries and fruit. The breakfast smoothie is one of the best I've ever had. Seriously good. On top of all that, you can even buy Yorkshire Crisps and Lottie Shaw's parkin!! YES! Seriously though, this is a good place, it isn't too pricey and the menu is varied. Plus, they won't judge you. I went in in PJs once when I was unwell & they didn't bat an eyelid! Nice peeps!

Out Of The Woods is an awesome little coffee shop. I've never visited their original store on Water…read moreLane but the Granary Wharf place is a beauty. Really nice food (I recommend the ginger and cinnamon oatmeal cookies!), very good coffee and a really, really nice atmosphere. The place is decked out perfectly, really rustic yet somehow super modern. Really great place to visit. I'm just hoping they open another store closer to my place of work - hows about it guys? =)

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.

Located in Queens Arcade off Briggate, it's a very popular and cozy restaurant. The service can be…read moreslow, but the food was tasty. It was unusually hot the week I visited so it was very stuffy eating inside. They do have a small eating area in front as well. They serve breakfast until 2 pm, brunch all day, and also have salads, sandwiches, pastries, and coffee. The brunch sounded great, but de used to have the chicken & chorizo sandwich and my husband chose the pork sandwich with a parmesan truffle fries.

I've been for breakfast here a few times and in my opinion it's one of the best in Leeds city…read morecentre. I opted for the full English which comes with pork belly. I asked to swap this for sausages and then I asked for extra sides of crispy bacon and hash browns. The beans are smoky with added chorizo and my eggs were poached perfectly! All served with a side of sourdough and English breakfast tea.

Delicious coffee (cappuccino and latte with oat milk) and we were happy to see they offered a few…read morevegan pastries as well. They have a nice inside with lots of seating and also sell coffee beans and other coffee gadgets.

Great food, great atmosphere, staff friendly and welcoming, great prices, worth every penny 10/10read more

All right, calm down. I know I like to doll out the stars, but this. I was so impressed with this…read moreplace! Let's get this in order so you can feel the vibe: Decor: Ultra cool. Love the art work, the graffiti style, the quirky furnishings and so on. You walk in and you know you've come to a place where even the littlest things have been considered -- a great thing. Staff: every person I interacted with was cool and friendly, from the bar to the barbecue (yes -- barbecue; I'll get to that!). Drinks: Although I only had prosecco and a g&t, there's more to explore. I need to get back and try out the cocktails, as this isn't your standard Carling joint. Food: Okay, so I've only eaten here the once, but I love what they're doing. Croissants for breakfast/late brunch snacks was an immediate bonus. And on weekends (Saturdays? Sundays?) if it's sunny, they crack out the barbecue! They've got a fab little outdoor seating bit where they get the grill going on the patio. I was a late comer, so they just about had lamb burgers left, but it was fab. Well cooked and filled with tzatziki. Wish the bun had been fresher, but other than that, it was great. All told, this place seems pretty faultless. An awesomely cool new (ish) bar down Brewery Wharf -- finally and alternative to the blerg of Oracle. Clientele seem miles apart from that place too. Phew!

Great idea for a place, they literally do everything; breakfast, lunch then turn into a full on bar…read morewith cocktails and all. Outdoor seating that gets the sun on a morning and early afternoon. Good quality food on a limited menu so you know the ingredients are fresh. Even comes with a resident dog who just mooches around saying hi to everyone. Coffee that can compete with all the high quality cafes in Leeds city centre. Unfortunately just not enough staff on so we had to wait a long time for food. If they can get the staff levels right this place could be a 5 star joint.