Insomnia Cookies is officially ready to open in Leeds city centre, serving up fresh-out-the-oven cookies into the early hours.
This brand-new bakery for the city already has sites over in Manchester, as well as in Sheffield, Nottingham and Birmingham.
At Insomnia Cookies, it's all about American-style cookies that are served at the perfect melt-in-the-middle temperature, pulled out of the oven to order.
As well as those super-soft, super-sweet cookies, there's a menu of ice cream, shakes, brownies and blondies.
And you get get your cookies squashed around scoops of ice cream for the ultimate 'cookie 'wich' sweet treat.
The best news of all? Insomnia Cookies is open until 3am, seven days a week.
Classic flavours include white chocolate and macadamia, churro cheesecake, and M&Ms, with a whole menu of deluxe cookies and specials.
Look out for the red velvet filled with cheesecake, the French toast frosting filled, and the 'Mary Jane' with sprinkles and Oreo, when the new Leeds store opens this weekend.
Insomnia Cookies is opening in Leeds this week. Credit: The Hoot LeedsInside the new Insomnia Cookies in Leeds. Credit: The Hoot LeedsA cookie ice cream sandwich. Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Insomnia Cookies will have a huge giveaway to celebrate its opening on Merrion Street.
The first person in the queue will be given a year's supply of cookies, then the first 50 people will be given Insomnia Cookies merch.
And there'll be free cookies for everyone who turns up, plus prizes up for grabs.
Insomnia Cookies opens on Saturday 21 June from 4pm at 2 Merrion Street - don't miss it.
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Daisy Jackson -
17th June 2025 
