Whether you're partaking in Veganuary or just overdid the meat over Christmas and want a few plant-based meals to balance it all out: the Manahatta January menu is full of delicious vegan treats.
Known as one of Leeds' finest cocktail bars, the lavish Greek Street bar is well accustomed with providing customers with the finer things in life: food and drink included. So given Veganuary is just around the corner, the company have decided to take their menu to the next level and include additional plant-based meals for all to enjoy.
From Tuesday 4 January 2022, the Manahatta menu will feature the industry leading Beyond burger: fully loaded with Oumph! vegan protein, plant-based cheese and chipotle mayonnaise.
This decadent dish can still be enjoyed guilt-free as Beyond prides themselves on producing healthy meat substitutes that are free from soy, GMOs, hybrid foods, and refined sugar.
Manahatta’s BBQ nachos can also be devoured knowing that they are making a limited climate impact.
Topped with Oumph! vegan protein, one of the most sustainable meat substitutes out there, these nachos are topped with vegan cheese, spicy jalapenos and zesty salsa- delicious and good for the planet.
The Vegan BBQ Nachos are the plant-based version of the original beef-flavoured nachos. / Image: Manahatta
These exceptional dishes are available alongside the classic vegan All American hot dog, which has been a staple at Manahatta for quite some time- it always makes an appearance on the bottomless brunch menu.
These meals are good for you and the earth, making Manahatta the ideal spot to tuck into a January meal out- especially as the bar will be offering 50% off all food throughout the month.
The half price deal will only apply during specific periods and does not include Saturday bookings, so make sure to reserve a seat at the table in advance to guarantee 50% off your Veganuary feast.
You'll also find the glamourous New York Inspired cocktail bar on Merrion Street and in Headingley, where the same delicious offers apply. Other venues include Manchester, Birmingham, York and Harrogate.
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:
Neighbourhood Café, Belfast
Colonna & Small’s, Bath
Established Coffee, Belfast
Hard Lines Coffee, Cardiff
Rough Handmade, Liverpool
Idle Hands Coffee, Manchester
Full Court Press, Bristol
Laynes Espresso, Leeds
Kaf Coffee, Glasgow
Dom’s Coffee, Cambridge
Bravo Laynes, a well earned accolade for one of our favourite spots in the city.
A bakery serving giant NYC-style cookies and fluffy cinnamon buns has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
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.
Sophie Smith -
29th December 2021 
