Leeds is fuelled by caffeine, so we've rounded up ten of our favourite spots to get a great cup of coffee.
There are 110 different coffee shops and counting located in Leeds city centre and plenty more on the outskirts.
It’s easy to pop into the big-brand chains and grab the same order you’ve had for the past five years, but there are limitless independent caffeine stations to try and we bet that you’ll have a more enjoyable experience too.
Investing even a cup of coffee into a small business can help them to continue running - so with that in mind, here are ten of our top picks for coffee in Leeds.
Laynes Espresso
16 New Station Street
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Having opened way back in 2011, one of Leeds longest standing coffee shops Laynes has built a great reputation over the last ten years.
Located just moments from Leeds Train Station, Laynes Espresso is the perfect spot to grab a coffee on your morning commute. But if you've got time to stick around, then we recommend taking a seat and tucking into their brilliant brunch too.
RAW
10 Mill Hill
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A relatively new addition to Leeds, RAW has made a reputation for itself for serving up some of the best and most unique coffee in the city. These guys really, and we mean really, know their stuff.
They're roasting their own beans in the back and stock a rotating selection of roasts that no visit is the same.
Miles & Co Coffee
94 Kirkgate
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Miles and Co is an independent, barista owned and run coffee shop in the heart of Leeds city centre. Ran by husband and wife duo, this charming spot serve up drinks made from rotating speciality coffee beans, artisan teas and seasonal sweet treats.
North Star
The Docks and Sovereign Street
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We all know North Star Coffee Roasters make supreme speciality coffee and you can find it in Leeds in abundance, served by the loveliest staff in a beautiful, pastel rainbow-coloured setting.
Swing by their kiosk on Sovereign Street for a takeaway cup or sit back and relax at their beautiful sun-drenched spot at The Docks. Either way, if the coffee doesn’t perk you up, the decor most definitely will.
Coffee on the Crescent
2 The Crescent, Woodhouse
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Over in Headingley you will find this absolute gem of a coffee shop. A neighbourhood staple for students and locals alike, Coffee on the Crescent is a place for people to meet, relax, unwind and fuel up.
They have a rotating selection of coffee on offer, that is all tried and tested by owner Tim and his wonderful team regularly to make sure you’re supping the very best of the best.
The Union Coffee House
51 Great George Street
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This wonderful oasis at the top of town is a perfect space to enjoy a coffee with friends and fuel up with some banging breakfast. It's a wonderful relaxing space to take a few moments out of your busy day and unwind with a cup of Joe.
Kapow Coffee
Thornton's Arcade and The Calls
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Since 2013, Kapow coffee has been providing the people of Leeds with really excellent coffee. They offer a wide variety of drinks and whether you're shopping in town or strolling along The Calls, they've got the perfect pick me up to keep you going.
Stage Espresso
41 Great George Street
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If you're really into your coffee and you're looking to sip one in a cool, chilled-out place then Stage Espresso is the one for you. The staff are super knowledgable and are always on hand to help find the perfect blend for your taste.
Fika North
94 Otley Road, Headingley
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Another gem over in Headingley is Fika North, a wonderful speciality coffee shop which is a firm neighbourhood favourite.
Stop by for a coffee in the sunshine and make sure you order one of their banging bagels or sweet treats, you won't be disappointed.
Bruschetta
The Corn Exchange
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This gorgeous independent really do serve up the best coffee imaginable, the beans are sourced and roasted from a local company in Sheffield and are then left to breathe for 14 days before grinding. The magic formula for the perfect cup of joe is then decided on each morning, depending on the specific conditions and climate on that day. Whether you’re swinging by for a takeaway cup or taking a seat to enjoy the magnificent gothic interior of the corn exchange, you’ll struggle to find a better coffee in Leeds.
Whether your hangover cravings are a full english or a stacked tower of pancakes, we've found the best places in Leeds to visit to cure your hangover.
Look, we've all been there. A hangover is nothing to be ashamed of, especially when you use it as an opportunity to pig out on some delicious food the next day.
Luckily, the Leeds food scene is full of salty, chocolately, carb-loaded dishes that will sort you right out. So grab some paracetamol and some water and head to one of our top picks to get rid of your hangover.
Fat Hippo
Fat Hippo, Otley Road, Headingley and Boar Lane
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If you're after proper dirty, stacked, greasy burgers to get your chops around - then the answer is, and always will be, Fat Hippo burger. Forget about calories, and get stuck in.
Find them in Headingley and in the city centre on Boar Lane.
Federal
Boar Lane
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Pretty much anything at this Aussie-inspired brunch spot will cure your heavy head, but our personal favourite is the steak and eggs. Perfectly pink and dripping in gooey egg yolk, it's a complete winner.
Nothing will soak up the sins of yesterday more than a stack of fluffy American pancakes. Top them off with crispy streaky bacon and super sweet maple syrup, and you can kiss that hangover goodbye.
At Moose you'll also find plenty of other hangover cures like huevos rancheros and fluffy french toast.
Meat:Stack
Bishopgate Street
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Another one for the burger lovers, this Newcastle-born indie spot serve up some banging smash burgers, milkshakes, tenders and loaded fries. It's a gamble whether this will make you feel better or worse to be honest, but it's a risk we're willing to take.
Homeboy Pizza
Burley Road
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The way to cure a hangover? Carbs, carbs and more carbs. So you can't go wrong with one of the best pizzas in Leeds at Homeboy Pizza. Order it straight to your house so you don't even have to get changed out of your pyjamas.
Alfonso's Deli
Grand Arcade
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You can't go wrong with a proper hefty sub sandwich on a hangover, and Alfonso's is serving up the best in the business. They also do some incredible breakfast bagels that paired with a strong coffee will have you back on form in no time.
Souvlaki's Corner
Dixon Lane, Leeds
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If you're looking for something a little bit lighter then get your hands on a gyro from Souvlaki's Corner. This way you've got your meat and carbs, but you're also getting a few veggies to make you feel better about yourself. A win if you ask us.
House of Koko
Oakwood, Chapel Allerton and Leeds city centre
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When I say hangover, you say brunch. And there's no where better than the brunch GOAT's, House of Koko.
Turkish eggs, French toast, stacked breakfast burgers, you name it and they've absolutely got it. Oh and obviously you've got to order their legendary hash browns, we don't make the rules. Washed down with a Bloody Mary and you'll be ready to get back in the pub.
Noodlesta
Blenheim Terrace
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Now I don't know about you, but on a hangover there's nothing that sorts me out more than a steaming hot bowl of spicy noodles. And the only place to go for this is Noodlesta where they pull your noodles fresh to order.
Located right opposite the University of Leeds' Parkinson Steps, students - this one is specifically for you after a late one at the student's union.
Chinese Salt & Pepper
New Market Street
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When you're a bit worse for wear, salt and pepper chips are always the answer. This new hatch in the centre of town are serving up stacked boxes full of crispy chips, springs rolls and wontons all tossed in that magical seasoning dust that's got us in a chokehold.
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Eats
There’s a restaurant in Leeds serving hand-pulled noodles made fresh to order
Clementine Hall
If you're after some seriously delicious, chewy noodles - then Noodlesta is the place to be.
When the weather is a bit chilly outside there's really nothing better than a steaming hot bowl of noodles.
In a rich broth, in sizzling oil, topped with tender meat or packed with veg - we'll take the lot.
Noodlesta is an unassuming restaurant located on Blenheim Terrace directly opposite the University of Leeds' Parkinson Steps.
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It's completely no frills, with bench seating and one menu plastered on the wall behind the till where you make your order.
But you can't deny that the food is brilliant, and the packed-out restaurant full of students at 11am when the doors have just opened proves just that.
It's not often you can get hand-made noodles made fresh to order, but that's exactly what you're getting here.
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Chef George pulls them in front of your very eyes into various shapes, from flat chewy noodles to thin round ones, you can trust that George can make it happen. It's quite a sight to behold too.
They're cooked perfectly, still maintaining that satisfying bite to them and the toppings, you can tell, are handled with just as much care as the noodles themselves.
We tried the braised beef brisket noodles (where the beef basically melted in your mouth) and the tomato with egg thin noodles, and they’ve got to be some of the best we’ve had in Leeds - hands down.
Clementine Hall -
6th November 2025 
