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The popular Manchester brunch spot serving all things viral is coming to Leeds

Did someone say...Labubu French Toast?

Clementine Hall - 31st July 2026

A brunch spot made famous across the pond is opening a site in Leeds.

If you're a fiend for all things brunch, then this news is going to get you a little bit excited.

Bruncho is known for its brunch dishes that have a real knack for going viral on social media, including New York-style breakfast rolls in croissant bread; fresh coconut water and matcha served in the coconut; and its innovative watermelon sandwiches.

Oh, and they also went viral for serving a Labubu French Toast...but we'll let the photos do the talking on that one.

Images: The Manc Group

Images: The Manc Group

They've currently got one site in Manchester city centre with one more almost ready to open its doors, and now they're making their way across the Pennines and opening their first Yorkshire cafe right here in Leeds. Aren't we lucky.

Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Bruncho said: "We’ve been keeping a HUGE SECRET, but now it’s finally time to share… LEEDS CITY CENTRE WE’RE COMING FOR YOU!!

"Keep your eyes peeled on our socials, we’ll be announcing our opening date SOON!!"

Images: The Manc Group

Images: The Manc Group

With queues constantly forming at their cafe in Deansgate, Manchester - we're sure that their weird and wonderful creations will go down just as well here in Leeds.

It's not the first brunch spot to make their way over, with Federal opening on Boar Lane earlier this year that has been packed out ever since.

We'll of course keep you in the loop with opening dates as and when we find out but for now, Bruncho we can't wait to welcome you to our city.

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Call Lane bar closes down for good after almost a decade in Leeds

Daisy Jackson Revs de Cuba Leeds shuts down after more than a decade

Revs de Cuba Leeds shuts down after more than a decade

A popular bar and nightlife spot on Call Lane has closed its doors for good this weekend.

Revolución de Cuba - or Revs de Cuba, to most of us - announced the imminent closure of its Leeds bar last week, and went out with a 'final fiesta' on Saturday.

The venue opened on Call Lane, right in the heart of Leeds' nightlife heartland, back in 2015, and remained open after the collapse of Revolution's parent company back in January 2026.

The group's other venue in the city, Revolution at the Electric Press, did close immediately in January.

Revs de Cuba was famed for its Latin-inspired food and cocktails, and its late-night parties that tried to recreate the party atmosphere of Cuba.

The two-storey venue also had live music throughout the week, plus dancers and entertainment at the weekends.

Posting a statement to followers, Revs de Cuba wrote: "We have loved shaking your cocktails and creating unmissable parties and events over the years, but as of today, 15th August 2026, we will sadly be closing our doors in Leeds.

"We want to extend an enormous thank you for joining the Revolucion party and making some unforgettable memories.

"Any guests with bookings will be contacted in due course - Thank you for your patience and understanding. Goodbye and Gracias."

Commenting on their farewell post, one person wrote: "Noooooo! I had the best nights ever at Revs. I have the best memories. This cannot be trueeee."

Another said: "Thanks for so many years of Live Music and Joy."

And someone else posted: "what a place, end of an era."

The existing Revs de Cuba site in Leeds is under the steer of the NEOS Hospitality, who have revealed grand plans for its future...

Watch this space.

Read more: Light Night Leeds announces major changes for 2026, and dazzling new theme

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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

Clementine Hall

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.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

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.

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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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