Moose Coffee is a family-run, independent brunch cafe that serve delicious Canadian-inspired breakfast dishes.
Located on Bond Street just off Park Row, Moose Coffee is the place to go for delicious homemade breakfast food with a Canadian influence.
Before we dive into what we devoured on our trip to Moose, there are two things to make you aware of before you take the plunge.
First of all, make sure you're hungry on the day of your visit because the portion sizes are literally massive and will keep you full for basically the whole day. One things for sure, you definitely get more bang for your buck at Moose than other brekkie spots in the city.
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Secondly, the menu is extensive and requires multiple read throughs before making a decision because everything just looks so. damn. good. We recommend perusing the menu online days before you go, which if you're not doing that anyway before any restaurant visit then you're doing it wrong.
Now let's get into it, to wet the whistle we started with an oat milk flat white and a latte, both perked us up on a blustery Tuesday morning and allowed for extra time to scan the extensive menu.
The Manolito was a stand-out dish which featured two warm tortillas filled with homemade refried beans, Moose-style fried eggs, salsa, grated cheddar and sour cream. The cherry tomatoes and coriander on top added a pop of freshness which perfectly counteracted the rich, savoury flavours.
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The High Line consisted of their homemade potato hash which is fried on the griddle with garlic, onion and Dijon mustard, all mixed with halloumi, artichokes, peppers, jalapeños, topped with two poached eggs and drizzled with their homemade roasted tomato Cajun ketchup. This was an absolute flavour sensation, every mouthful was different as you combined all the goodies onto your fork and mopped up the gooey egg yolk with a hunk of sourdough toast.
The Sauls Smoked Chicken Cheddar Waffle came drenched in Tabasco infused maple syrup which fans of the sweet-savoury flavour profile would absolutely die for.
And of course we couldn't leave an American brunch spot without ordering a stack of their legendary house pancakes, served with lashings of maple syrup, butter and a dusting of icing sugar. We went for the blueberry stack which gave a satisfyingly sweet burst of flavour in every bite.
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Overall we left with full bellies, smiles plastered across our faces and hands laden with takeaway boxes of pancakes which we couldn't resist but tuck into just moments after.
So next time you're hungry for a proper good breakfast, you're a tiny bit (or massively) hungover and need to refuel, then make sure you head to Moose Coffee because we promise you won't be disappointed.
To find out more, take a look at their Moose Coffee's website.
The North’s favourite Mexican restaurant is arriving in Leeds.
You've met Salon Madre, but have you met her older sister Madre?
This fabulous new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico to Leeds, and after making a name for themselves over in Manchester you already know it's going to be good.
By day, Madre is a laid-back space designed for relaxed lunches and by night, it transforms into a lively restaurant serving a menu that celebrates the breadth of Mexican cuisine.
Expect everything from rich Oaxacan-inspired moles and salsas to Baja-style mariscos and Sonoran grilled meats.
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At the heart of Madre is the Mexican tradition of sobremesa - the art of lingering at the table long after the meal is over. It’s all about good food, great drinks and even better company.
Madre’s famous Taco Tuesday will also be heading to Leeds, launching on Cinco de Mayo and running every Tuesday thereafter, guests can enjoy two-for-one tacos all day, every Tuesday.
Madre joins its sister venue, Salon Madre - the lively tequila bar and taqueria- which opened just a few weeks ago. Just a few minutes walk apart, the two spots are perfectly paired for a full day or night out.
We're talking dinner at Madre followed by a few margaritas and a couple games of pool at Salon Madre - class.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by extensive travels across Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve, and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of Madre.”
Madre Leeds will be located on Wellington Place and will officially open its doors next Friday 17 April, you can book your table here.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Edge's Pizza said: "Well there’s good reason for our silence over the last few months, (planning permission pending) we’ve got a home! Seven months of looking and we’ve learnt so much on this journey already, from investment that didn’t work out, to dodgy buildings not fit for purpose. We’ve got there in the end.
"All that to say, we pride ourselves on perfection and wouldn’t settle for anything less. We hope this will be worth the wait, and that you’ll support us on this next huge step. We are terrified to say the least, but we’re also so excited and immensely grateful to you our lovely customers for this opportunity."
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This would be great news for Leeds, as their pizza is something unlike anything we have in the city at the moment.
Forget the floppy, Neapolitan-slices that you fold before shoving in your gob. These slices are satisfyingly thin, perfectly crispy and just downright delicious.
We would love to welcome Edges Pizza to the city and we'll keep you updated with the progress. You can bet we'll be the first to order.
Clementine Hall -
8th November 2022 
