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Viral juice brand Joe & The Juice is opening in Leeds city centre

The Tunacado is coming.

Clementine Hall - 29th October 2026

Popular coffee shop Joe & The Juice is opening a site in Leeds for the first time ever.

And to be honest, we're very very excited about it.

The Danish-based business is famed for its juices, shakes, and sandwiches, including its best-seller, the Tunacado.

With more than 300 juice bars and coffee shops around the world, Joe & The Juice’s pink branding has become a familiar site globally since its launch in 2002.

Images: The Manc Group

Images: The Manc Group

It's been open across the pond in Manchester for just over a year now, and we've been waiting with bated breath to see when they'd make the triumphant step to LS1.

And now the time has finally come, as Joe & The Juice will be opening in the old Franco Manca site on Trinity Street.

Franco Manca closed earlier this years after seven years in the cit centre, and many were sad to see it go.

We don't have an exact opening date just yet, but the iconic pink vinyls are up and the TikTok girlies are already getting very excited about the concept of finally trying a Tunacado.

For anyone who hasn't had the pleasure, the sandwich combines tuna mousse, avocado and pesto, served on Joe & The Juice's signature toasted bread.

It's become something of a social media sensation, so it must be good...right?

The brand has built a huge following thanks to its colourful drinks, pared-back interiors and distinctly recognisable pink branding, serving up everything from your morning matcha and coffee to a healthy juice or grab-and-go lunch.

And now Leeds is officially getting in on the action, and we absolutely can't wait.

We'll of course keep you updated with the opening date of Joe & The Juice Leeds as and when we know more.

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Food & Drink

Leeds has welcomed a brand-new spot dedicated to rotisserie chicken

Clementine Hall

If you're a fan of all-things chicken, then this is the spot for you.

Introducing The Rotisserie Club, that's doing exactly what it says on the tin...rotisserie chicken.

Taking over the former Shokupan site at 27 Wellington Street, the new restaurant aims to bring a new go-to lunch spot to that area of town.

And we've got a very strong feeling it's going to go down an absolute storm amongst gym bunnies and office dwellers alike.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Brought to the city by Norman of Spuds n Bros fame and Luigi from Habitum and La Bottega Milanese, you just know you're in good hands.

The idea is to split the day between the two businesses, with Habitum taking care of the morning coffee crowd before The Rotisserie Club takes over from lunchtime. Sounds like a match made in heaven if you ask us.

That means early birds can get their caffeine fix before the focus shifts to a menu centred around rotisserie-cooked chicken.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Expect chicken-filled Caesar wraps, bowls, salads, wings and stuffed pittas, as well as half and whole chickens served with their signature house dripping potatoes.

You can dip or drench your chicken in their range of sauces, and then you’ve got yourself something worth licking your fingers over.

Not only that, but in the future they'll be opening in the evenings so you can have your chicken fix alongside a tipple or two.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

It's great to see two independent businesses team together to create something completely new in the city, and we can't wait to see how well it's received by food lovers in the city centre.

Move over Nando's, The Rotisserie Club is officially in town.

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An authentic hand-pulled noodle restaurant is coming to Leeds city centre

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If you're a fan of thick, chewy noodles, then you're going to like this one.

And that's because The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set to welcome Lano Noodles, an authentic hand-pulled noodle spot.

Specialising in freshly made noodles, authentic Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup and traditional Chinese snacks, the independent restaurant will be unlike anything you can currently find in Leeds city centre.

The new restaurant will occupy approximately 2,150 sq ft across two floors, and will create between seven and ten jobs.

You'll be able to grab your food to-go as well as eat-in.

Charles Newman, Associate Director of Estates at Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), owners of the Merrion Centre, commented: "We're delighted to welcome Lano Noodles to the Merrion Centre, particularly as the team has chosen Leeds for its very first restaurant.

"Its location on Merrion Way, directly opposite the first direct bank arena, is perfectly positioned to attract a diverse mix of customers, from students and city centre workers to shoppers and eventgoers.

"The combination of freshly prepared, authentic food, convenient grab-and-go options and relaxed dining is a great fit for this busy part of the city. It's fantastic to see another independent operator investing in Leeds, creating new jobs and adding to our growing international food offering."

A spokesperson for Lano Noodles Ltd added: "We're really excited to be opening our first restaurant at the Merrion Centre and introducing our freshly made hand-pulled noodles to Leeds.

"We chose the location because of its strong footfall and diverse customer base. We want to create a welcoming, informal space where people can enjoy authentic Chinese food, whether they're grabbing a quick lunch or sitting down for a relaxed meal with friends.

"We can't wait to welcome our first customers and share the flavours of Lanzhou with the Leeds community."

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