There's some newbies, returning old favourites and some are staying put completely.
Trinity Kitchen has confirmed that the street food vendors will be swapping over for the summer season. From Wednesday 25 May 2022 for the next nine weeks, you'll be able to find flavours from around the world from some of Leeds' finest independents.
Mans Market
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Mans Market is having its debut over at Trinity Kitchen- and we couldn't be more excited to see their modern Hong Kong menu over in the converted J7 food truck.
Taking the menu from their Leeds' city centre restaurant on the road, foodies can find fluffy, steamed bao buns with a selection of different fillings to choose from, as well as a variety of Chinese-style loaded fries.
Shouk!
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Shouk! are staying right where they are and will remain in the horse trailer for another nine weeks. Their Middle Eastern cuisine includes refreshing vegan and vegetarian friendly meals, with vegan chicken shawarma, falafel pieces and halloumi available in wrap or salad-style bowls- each of which make the perfect light summertime lunch.
Their most popular dish, sabich, will also remain on the menu. Made with fluffy steamed pita bread, crispy fried aubergine, egg, potato, tahini, amba and salad, this is going to be a lunchtime staple once the sun comes out.
Those in attendance of any vegan markets in Leeds or stopping at Chow Down’s winter food village will recognise these food vendors, but Shouk hasn’t been around long. Starting to make an appearance on Instagram in late 2020 and serving at local eateries ever since, this newcomer to the indie food market is set to be a game changer- and by the popularity over at Trinity, we're expecting to see their name more and more around the city centre and beyond.
Luigi's Street Food
YouTuber Danny Malin stopped at Luigi’s Street Food truck inside Trinity Kitchen to try out the deep-fried pizza, chicken parmi and other authentic Italian treats earlier this year - and now Luigi's is back for another round at Trinity Kitchen. The Rate My Takeaway star said: “They’re chucking some flavours together of the highest standards… some of these are the best in the land I’ll tell ya”.
On the menu you'll find a range of deep-fried calzone dishes with toppings like cheese and tomato, pepperoni, chicken and more. The Arancini is also on the menu, with mozzarella sticks and a Birra Moretti is never more than a contactless swish on the payment machine.
Luigi’s even have their own meal deal: a pizza with a combination of soft drinks or alcoholic lager for those ready to unwind. Priced at £10 and £12 respectively, there aren’t many places in the city centre that you can get a full calzone and a drink for under £15, so it’s well worth taking advantage of.
If you visited Trinity Kitchen earlier this year, you might recognise the Good Boy Burger van taking over Trinity Kitchen. Expect halloumi nugs to dunk in rich tomato or garlic sauces or opt for the speciality: short rib patty burgers inside the converted shipping container.
On their menu, you can find (you guessed it) plenty of burgers. Made from short rib smash patties, you can bet these meaty meals will be melt-in-your-mouth and utterly irresistible with their secret Good Boy burger sauce. Vegans needn’t pass up this burger van: their Cauli Schnitzel is a crispy cauliflower schnitzel patty with melted vegan cheese, streaky meatless bacon and garlic aioli- perfect for those looking for a meat alternative on a plant-based diet.
Bringing a taste of Thai cuisine from their Huddersfield and Leeds restaurants, Sri Non Thai is another newcomer to Trinity Kitchen with a lot of flavour to offer. Taking over the VW Camper Van, the popular eatery will be serving up traditional starters and sides with Thai curries.
Think crispy chicken, Singapore noodles and sweet chilli sauce- all served from the tiny hatch inside a converted car: you're certainly unlikely to find this concept anywhere else in the city centre.
Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting a brand new set of street food vendors, all arriving with a variety of different offerings that we are sure our guests will enjoy.
“We are incredibly pleased with the new vans as they continue to offer independent street food traders a new platform to showcase their talents and abilities, without the need for their own set-up.”
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Eats
The family-run neighbourhood Leeds restaurant that’s about more than just pizza – it’s about community
It doesn’t take long to see why this place has become such a firm favourite with the Farsley crowd.
We finally took a trip to Grumpy's Bar and Wood Fired Pizza and safe to say, you were absolutely right about this one.
Tucked away inside Sunny Bank Mills, Grumpy’s has built a huge reputation for its incredible wood-fired pizzas, laid-back atmosphere, that more or less has a proper community feel at the forefront.
Created by sisters Alex and Cassie, the family-run restaurant was even named after their dad, 'Grumpy' himself, and that personal touch runs through everything they do.
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From supporting local community events to creating a genuinely welcoming space where you can rock up in trainers or stay for hours without realising, it feels like much more than just somewhere to grab food. It feels like part of the neighbourhood’s personality.
And then there’s the pizza.
Everything is made fresh in-house, and watching the team stretch out the dough before piling on all the toppings adds a bit of theatre to the whole experience.
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The wood-fired pizzas are definitely the stars of the show, coming out with that perfect crispy base, soft airy crust, and smoky finish that makes you immediately think, “yeah, that’s the good stuff.”
They also offer a gluten-free base, so there’s something on the menu for everyone to dig into.
But the small plates deserve their flowers too. Dishes like their burrata are a proper crowd-pleaser, served with fresh seasonal tomatoes and bread perfect for scooping up every last bit of creamy goodness.
Add in dough balls and arancini, and suddenly the table starts looking less like a couple of starters and more like a full-on sharing feast.
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One thing we loved? The personality behind the menu. A lot of the pizzas are named after famously grumpy TV and film characters, which gives the whole place a bit of humour and fits the vibe perfectly.
And while we came for the pizza, one surprise standout was the banana split dessert. Fun, nostalgic, slightly over-the-top in the best way, and exactly the kind of thing you don’t think you’ll order… until it shows up and suddenly everyone’s fighting for the last spoonful.
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What makes Grumpy’s special, though, is that it never feels like it’s trying too hard - it’s casual, friendly, and welcoming.
Add in the sunny terrace, a few drinks, and a table full of pizzas shared between mates, and it’s easy to see why people end up staying way longer than planned.
There’s no rush here, just good food, good company, and a place that quietly gets everything right without making a fuss about it.
We finally get why Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza is such a Farsley favourite… and trust us, we’ll definitely be back.
North Star Coffee announces opening date for new site – and they’re giving away 200 coffees to celebrate
Clementine Hall
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
One of their brand-new locations inside the Victoria Quarter will be opening next Monday 1 June.
Their new kiosk will be located outside Jo Malone London and marks the brand’s third site in Leeds.
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To celebrate the launch, North Star will be giving away 50 free coffees a day from Tuesday 2 June until Friday 5 June - a total of 200 free drinks across the opening week. Customers will be able to claim any coffee from the menu, with one free drink per person available on a first come, first served basis, each day.
Their other new site is expected to be on Great George Street, and we'll keep you updated with any news on that one as and when we know more.
Speaking about the opening, Holly Kragiopoulos, Co-founder of North Star, said: “Opening a third site in the centre of Leeds feels incredibly special for us. Leeds has always been at the heart of North Star, so being able to bring our coffee into Victoria Quarter is a huge milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the city and welcoming both loyal regulars and new customers with free coffee throughout our opening week.”
Sophie Smith -
24th May 2022 
