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Leeds United’s Anton Stach has launched his very own burger at a local indie – and it’s all for a good cause

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If it's good enough for Anton Stach, then it's good enough for us.

Well, it really is the signing that nobody saw coming...and it’s happening right opposite the station.

Meat:Stack, the Newcastle-born, award-winning burger joint on Bishopgate Street in Leeds, is giving the people what they want - a burger with Anton Stach’s name on it.

Introducing ‘The Moustachi Burger', officially launching Tuesday 18 August where Anton Stach himself will be down at Meat:Stack to meet United fans, sign autographs and, of course, tuck into his very own creation. 

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Even better, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Elhadj Diouf Foundation (EDF), a charity chosen by Stach that supports children through education.

Not only that, but it's a great opportunity to support Meat:Stack that has been suffering from the ongoing road works for months on end now.

So really, you've got no excuse to come down and tuck into the special which will be available through the opening weeks of the season.

Anton Stach, Leeds United and Germany midfielder, added: “Leeds has felt like home from very early on, and a lot of that is the people and the places around the ground, the businesses fans go to before and after a game. Meat:Stack is one of them, and they’ve had a hard time with the building work on their doorstep. The Moustachi Burger is a lovely nod to my YouTube channel too.

"This is a team on the rise in a city on the comeback, and support has to go both ways. I wanted to back a business Leeds fans care about and raising money for a foundation my family has given so much to at the same time means everything. I’ll be there on the 18th, bring your appetite.”

Read more: Independent Leeds coffee shop crowned one of the UK’s best for 2026

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Independent Leeds coffee shop crowned one of the UK’s best for 2026

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A list of the UK's best independent coffee shops for 2026 has been released, and one in Leeds has come up trumps.

The coffee shop in question may come as no surprise to some of you, as some would say that after 15 years in the city it's become somewhat of an institution.

Of course it's none other than Laynes.

Founded in 2011 by Dave Olejnik, Laynes began life on New Station Street and quickly became one of the first venues in Leeds to focus on carefully sourced and roasted coffee beans, helping lead the way for the city's now-thriving independent coffee scene.

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It's a proper Leeds staple at this point, sat proudly with its glowing yellow exterior and queues out the door full of punters looking for their morning caffeine fix.

But it's not just us who think it's flipping fantastic, as a new study has revealed the top 10 most popular independent coffee shops in the country and Laynes comes in at a very respectable number 8.

The list, made by Capital on Tap, analysed coffee across the UK looking at Google reviews, monthly searches and social media success.

Laynes was in some pretty good company including Idle Hands in Manchester and Kaf Coffee in Glasgow. But most importantly, none of the top 10 were in London - make of that what you will.

The top 10 most popular independent coffee shops for 2026:

  1. Neighbourhood Café, Belfast
  2. Colonna & Small’s, Bath
  3. Established Coffee, Belfast
  4. Hard Lines Coffee, Cardiff
  5. Rough Handmade, Liverpool
  6. Idle Hands Coffee, Manchester
  7. Full Court Press, Bristol
  8. Laynes Espresso, Leeds
  9. Kaf Coffee, Glasgow
  10. Dom’s Coffee, Cambridge

Bravo Laynes, a well earned accolade for one of our favourite spots in the city.

Read more: A brand-new city-wide festival dedicated to independent coffee is launching in Leeds

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A bakery serving giant NYC-style cookies and fluffy cinnamon buns has just opened in Leeds

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If you've got a seriously sweet tooth, then you're going to love this new opening.

It seems like there's been a flurry of new bakeries popping up in and around Leeds recently, and we're certainly not complaining.

Introducing Crumbb, a beautiful new bakery that has just opened its doors on Hyde Park Road just moments outside of the city centre.

Owner Naila started the businesses as a wholesaler six years ago, stocking up local businesses from far and wide with sweet treats.

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Since then, Crumbbs opened its first location in Bradford just a few months ago that has been nothing short of a resounding success. So much so, that Crumbbs 2.0 was born right here in Leeds a few days ago.

Right, let's talk you through what's on offer.

For the sweet toothed out there, there's a whole myriad of treats for you to enjoy. We're talking giant NYC-style cookies, fluffy cinnamon buns topped with gooey icing, brownies slices, cookie muffins, rocky road, flapjack, the list is truly endless.

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You can even get warm cookie trays and hot brownies to enjoy in house that can be topped with ice cream or thick custard.

And it doesn't stop there, Crumbbs also whip up freshly baked savoury focaccia slices as well as cheese twists, pizza slices and savoury rolls filled with creamy mozzarella and herbs.

They've also got a fabulous drink selection on offer including matcha, coffee and hot chocolates.

Located in Headingley, we've got a feeling this spot is going to be a huge hit with students and locals alike looking to get their sweet treat fix. But they'll have to beat us to it first.

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