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.
Forget what you know about sausages, because Piper's Sheffield is changing the game.
There's no denying that us Brits love a good sausage.
It's a porky staple that crops up in our diet in numerous forms: sausage and mash, sausage rolls, sausage sandwiches - their versatility is truly inspiring.
But there's one person who loves them more than most, and that's the lovely Nick from Piper's Artisan Sausage.
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Located in Crosspool, Piper's is a sort of butchers/deli that specialise in, well, sausages.
They have an ever-changing menu of bangers that are inspired by recipes and flavours from across the globe.
From a roasted butternut squash sausage and a Vietnamese Nem Muong to a pepperoni pizza-inspired sausage, you'll never want to eat a Cumberland ever again.
They even stock a selection of veggie sausages so no one has to miss out on the sausage party (sorry, I had to).
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You can buy the sausages raw to take home, perfect for barbecue season if you ask us.
But they also make their own sausage rolls, sandwiches, sauces and plenty more, all using ingredients prepared in-house.
Nick and Libby also smoke their own ham in the back and make their own lasagna which is basically famous at this point, if you're not feeling sausages that day.
So if you're looking to stock up for your next BBQ or after trying something different with your mash, all whilst supporting a local business, then Piper's is the spot for you.
They're stocking high quality products unlike anything you'll find in a supermarket, and we're very lucky to have them here in our city.
An award-winning Leeds restaurant is now serving sandwiches from a street-side hatch
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One of Leeds' top restaurants has unveiled a brand-new concept brilliantly named 'Here Comes The Bun'.
The Swine Bistro in Headingley is about as perfect as a neighbourhood bistro gets.
Run by husband and wife team Jo and Stu Myers, the cooking comes from the heart, with a menu focused on brilliant produce, seasonal flavours and sustainability. All served in a beautiful, cosy space with around 30 covers.
Back when they were located on North Street in the city centre, to survive during the dreaded lockdown they opened up a sandwich concept named 'Here Comes The Bun' (what a name by the way).
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The concept was simple, serving up delicious hot takeaway sandwiches all served in pillowy potato rolls made in-house.
And now the concept is back and better than ever, as Here Comes The Bun is now operating from a street-side hatch just moments away from their restaurant.
There's some core staple items as well as rotating specials meaning you'll be back week after week to find your favourite.
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On the core menu you'll find an absolutely stellar brekkie bun powerful enough to wipe out any hangover, and of course your classic fried chicken burger which is crispy, juicy and just downright perfect.
On our visit, the specials included a lamb merguez roll with a sausage patty, harissa mayo, chermoula and slaw as well as a chicken fried steak roll with country gravy.
Whatever the specials are, just know that they'll be absolutely class.
They're currently open every Friday and Sunday, and all you have to do is order via their website, turn up at the hatch, ring the bell and collect your buns. And as if by magic, you'll be treated to the best sandwich you've ever eaten.
Daisy Jackson -
17th June 2025 
