Farmhouse, an independently-owned restaurant specialising in breakfast, brunch and all-day disheshas just opened in the city centre.
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Poached? Scrambled? We'll have them however they come, as long as they're from Farmhouse.
The new restaurant has just opened its second location on Lands Lane in Leeds City Centre, with an already cult following in Harrogate we were expecting big things, and it certainly did not disappoint.
The breakfast menu is served until 4pm and consists of all the classics you could imagine, from the hangover-curing full english to the protein-packed eggs on toast.
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Alongside a caffeine-fuelled coffee menu and fresh smoothies on offer, this is the place to go if you're looking to kickstart your day the right way.
They also serve a lunch menu featuring burgers, rice bowls, salads and more - but it's the breakfast that we're really raving about here.
If you're looking to keep it light and fresh than the Acai Bowl and Granola with coconut yoghurt are both great options, piled high with vibrant fruit and a dollop of creamy peanut butter.
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If you've got a sweet tooth then we urge you to order the Blueberry and Banana Pancakes, a real sight to behold as a hefty stack of fluffy pancakes is drenched in sticky blueberry compote and maple syrup.
We recommend you order these for the table to share, almost like a breakfast dessert kind of because, why on earth not?
The Farmhouse Benedict though was definitely a standout - crispy halloumi cubes and perfectly poached eggs sat proudly on a crispy potato rosti drenched in a decadent hollandaise sauce. Absolute filth.
The Mediterranean Breakfast is for the avocado-lovers out there, with smashed avocado, hummus, roasted tomatoes and fried halloumi served with sourdough to create your perfect bite.
Although we were tempted, we resisted the Farmhouse cocktail menu which consisted of a delicious selection of carefully curated tipples. There's always next time though...
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All of the food was served piping hot and we left ready to attack the day ahead of us. A fantastic addition to Leeds' already thriving food scene, we can't wait to go back.
To find out more and to book your table at the Farmhouse, take a look at their website.
Because one Fern Modern Sushi wasn't enough, we've now got two.
And guess what? It's even better than the first.
Fern Modern Sushi located in the unassuming Central Arcade has become a firm foodie favourite after opening just a couple years ago.
Run by the wonderful Chef Fern, who you could say is somewhat of a local celebrity at this point, the restaurant is known for serving delicious sushi with the freshest fish possible and traditional Japanese dishes with modern flair.
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Full with hungry punters no matter the time of day, it's no surprise that Chef Fern has just opened Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 on Park Row.
This beautiful new space is serving up all the classic Fern dishes, from stacked donburi bowls and perfectly rolled sushi to miso glazed cod and hearty bowls of ramen.
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Different for this location, though, is their exclusive cocktail menu - so you can wine and dine to your heart's content.
The interior has also levelled up, complete with a huge open kitchen so you can pull up a chair and eat whilst watching the magic happen.
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And this isn't all that Chef Fern is up to, after opening Tori Nori on Vicar Lane a few months ago this will be her third restaurant in the city centre, and that is no easy feat.
She's even got another restaurant imminently opening in the Central Arcade which will be focused on traditional katsu dishes, and we wouldn't be at all surprised if she had something else lined up in the pipeline.
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Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 officially opens on 19 November, but is open now for soft launch with limited bookings.
A pub in Leeds has been crowned the third best in Britain by The Good Food Guide
Clementine Hall
A Leeds pub has been crowned one of the very best in the country by The Good Food Guide.
The trusted guide has just released its 100 Best Pubs in Britain list, and we're very chuffed with the results indeed.
Taking the coveted number three spot is our very own The Highland Laddie, a 100-year-old city centre institution that reopened in April 2025 in the hands of new owners Sam Pullan and Nicole Deighton.
These guys also run the Empire Cafe, so you just know it's going to be good.
Last year they soared straight to the top of the list and were crowned the best pub in the whole of Britain by the guide.
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This time, the Queen's Arms over in Eccles came number one followed by The Cow in Notting Hill.
We still think bagging third place is quite the achievement, and if you've visited The Highland Laddie yourself you'll know just how much of a special place it is.
Don't just take our word for it, The Good Food Guide labelled the Laddie as 'a true pub with a genuine community vibe'.
They also said: "Reenergised by the team behind the Empire Cafe in 2025, this is everything that a proper English pub should be – 'oh, and they have a mustard menu!'
"Inside, the Laddie ticks all the boxes, preserving the essentials of a traditional old-school boozer and maintaining a genuine sense of community while letting the good times roll. As for the food, it’s ‘both high-end and accessible’, pulling in ideas from all over, whether you fancy a freshly shucked Lindisfarne oyster, a keema toastie or an elevated ham roll with bread cooked over the coals.
"Dig deeper and you might find a lobster madeleine with Yorkshire chorizo butter, a treacle onion tart or pork schnitzel with two fried eggs. Club steaks are served by the inch, there’s no creative let-up when it comes to sides, and the nostalgia is ramped up with the likes of strawberry and Champagne trifle with ‘sprinkles’.
"But never forget that this is a self-proclaimed ‘drinkers’ pub’ dispensing everything from ‘properly served’ British brews and ’the best Guinness in Leeds’ to a staggering line-up of whisky optics."
Clementine Hall -
12th September 2023 
