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The oldest sweet shop in the world is still running – and it’s right here in Yorkshire

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 13th September 2024

Sherbet lemons, pear drops, rhubarb and custards - you name it, they've got it.

Whether you’re a wide eyed child looking to spend their pocket money or a nostalgic adult embarking on a trip down memory lane…you just can’t beat a proper sweet shop.

Especially when it’s the oldest one in the world.

Nestled in Pateley Bridge, this family run business has traded since 1827 and was validated as the oldest sweet shop in the world by the Guinness World Book of records in 2014. 

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Using traditional recipes you can find everything from old fashioned pear drops to black jacks and fine boxes of chocolates, it's the best place to pop by and order your favourite sweet weighed using their vintage copper scales and packaged up in a paper bag. 

Inside you'll find walls lined with jars of colourful delights, from strawberry bon bons to midget gems and dolly mixtures. Whatever sugary confectionary you can think of, they've probably got it.

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Having recently switched owners the shop is still thriving and attracts visitors from far and wide and we can certainly see why, just stepping through the doors will transport you to a fairy book.

The oldest sweet shop in world can be found on High Street in the quaint Pateley Bridge, where you’ll also find a number of local butchers, cosy tea rooms and pubs to enjoy whilst you’re there.

Sounds like a perfect weekend trip if you ask us.

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Stuzzi team to open brand-new sandwich shop and diner in Farsley

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Stuzzi team to open brand-new sandwich shop and diner in Farsley

The team behind Stuzzi - one of Leeds’ best-loved Italian restaurants - are set to launch a brand-new concept in Farsley this week.

La Grassa will be a new Italian-American ‘Paninoteca’ and diner concept, where you’ll be able to get your hands on paninos filled with house-made meats, cheeses and sauces.

The new concept comes from Stuzzi Leeds co-founders Jimbob Phillips and Brett Lee, and is set to open in Amity Brew Co.

They’ll be taking over the former brewing area at Sunnybank Mills, after Amity moved their brewery operations over to a new site in Greengates.

This new collaboration between Stuzzy and Amity Brew Co will bring Italian-American flavours to Farsley with quick-service dining - hearty sandwiches and light bites by day, and more substantial plates by night.

Jimbob Phillips of Stuzzi Leeds said, “La Grassa is about bringing people together over food that’s indulgent, fun and full of flavour. Working with Amity gives us the perfect space to explore that in a new way.”

Brett Lee added: “We wanted to create a place that feels lively and approachable, where people can enjoy the quality of Stuzzi Leeds in a quick-service format without compromising on taste.”

Verity Clarke, Director at Amity Brew Co, said: “While we were brewing on-site at Sunny Bank Mills, it did limit the hospitality experience. We could only open four days a week, and there wasn’t a weekday that went by without mill visitors wanting to pop in for a daytime drink or bite to eat.

"Over the past five years, we’ve collaborated with food vendors, and it’s always added another welcome dimension to the experience at Amity. We’re very excited to have such a high-quality team joining us to really fulfil Amity’s potential.”

La Grassa at Amity Brew Co will officially open on Friday 13 February 2026 with new extended opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday every week.

Read more: The best places in Leeds to get pancakes on Pancake Day 2026

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The best places in Leeds to get pancakes on Pancake Day

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One of the best days in the foodie calendar is here and it's time to decide where you're going for the ultimate stack.

Whilst homemade pancakes hit the spot and attempting to flip them is definitely a laugh, it's always a treat to get out and about to celebrate the momentous occasion.

From thin crepes with lemon and sugar to pillowy, thick buttermilk stacks which are showered with a whole host of delicious toppings - there's a pancake dish for everyone to devour this Shrove Tuesday.

Keep reading for our top picks of cafes, restaurants and bars to visit this Pancake Day.

House of Koko

Chapel Allerton , Oakwood and Leeds city centre

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House of Koko are the absolute bees knees when it comes to brunch.

Their pancakes are fluffy, pillowy, light, perfectly formed and just down right delicious. The list of toppings is almost overwhelming and you can mix and match yours to your heart's content, we're talking bacon, biscoff, kinder bueno, toasted nuts, white choc chips, banana and even ice cream, the list really does go on but you'll be here all day.

Moose Coffee

Bond Court

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Given Canadian pancakes are a worldwide favourite, you'd expect the best pancakes to come from Moose Coffee. Made fresh to order, there's a stack of three dusted with icing sugar, dotted with blueberries and served with Canadian butter on offer as well as a Biscoff Stack made from three pancakes, biscoff sauce, vanilla ice cream, white choc shards, lotus biscuit. ⁣

Whatever your preference this Pancake Day, your combination of sweet and savoury is pretty much guaranteed to live up to the famous Canadian combination- maple syrup included.

Farmhouse

Lands Lane

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Farmhouse are basically famous in the city for their epic stacks of pancakes, fluffy and loaded with all the toppings it's just what you want this Pancake Day.

If Up North

Call Lane or York Place

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If you're a regular on the If Up North Instagram page, you'll know that these guys are big fans of pancakes. Given their obsession with posting their beautifully decorated variations online, we're confident that these pancakes will be lip-smacking, mouth-drooling good and packed with flavour.

Expect flavours like berry and Biscoff, fruits and cream, bacon and maple syrup as well as a whole host of different variations at any of their Leeds-based cafes.

North Star Coffee Shop

Leeds Dock

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Locally renowned for its coffee roast, North Star Coffee Shop is also a great contender for the best-looking pancakes around. Open from 8am this Shrove Tuesday, grab some fluffy pancakes topped with all the seasonal favourites they have on offer.

Galleria

Armley Road

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Running from Monday 16 February until Friday 20 February, you can bag yourself £1 pancakes with a huge range toppings like classic lemon and sugar, maple smoked bacon, fried egg and sausage, or singular toppings such as blueberries, avocado, IPA caramel and more.

You'll need to pre-book to secure your offer and when you arrive,  pick up an order form from your server so you can select how many £1 pancakes you want, alongside your chosen toppings. Yeah, it’s really that flipping easy.

Laynes Espresso

New Station Street

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Everything Laynes touch turns to gold, and their pancakes are of course no exception.

They of course go perfectly with a heavenly cup of coffee served inside their dazzling bright yellow, life-affirming coffee shop.

Read more: 10 places kids eat for £1 or FREE in and around Leeds this half term | February 2026

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