New year means new Trinity Kitchen food trucks, and for the next nine weeks there's going to be plenty of winter warmers to tuck into.
Expect burgers, bhajis, bagels and everything in between from five street food vendors, including some newbies and old favourites.
Keep reading to find out what our team will be picking up on their lunch breaks this year, and what to expect from each of the vendors.
The Golden Cricket
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A new concept from Mans Markets, expect a truly sensational vegan menu. We're expecting spring rolls and bao buns to make an appearance, alongside tofu miso salads, salt and pepper chips and even kid-sized portions for your 'little grasshoppers' too.
Little Red Eats
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There’s always a burger option at Trinity, and returning once again for the new year is long-standing favourites Little Red Eats. This time, they're all about fried chicken so expect burgers, tenders and all sorts of loaded fries.
The Spicy Biker
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Winter warmers are available in bucketloads at Trinity Kitchen this month, but one place bound to warm you from the cold is The Spicy Biker. On hand to serve up some delicious combos at the street food site until early March, expect servings of authentic Indian cuisine inspired by their mother’s kitchen with a spicy biker twist, with everything from bhaji boxes to curries, chaat bombs and samosa to taste test.
Yorkshire Cheese Grill
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Naan bread, rolls and big bits of bread toasted to perfection and dripping with Yorkshire cheese- that's exactly what to expect from returning favourite Yorkshire Cheese Grill. Whether you want a bite on your lunch break or something to warm up your stomach on a cold wintry day, you'll find something to love here.
The Bad Boy Bagel Co.
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We've just passed National Bagel Day (15 January every year, get it in your calendar) but that's not stopping us from stocking up on bagels - and The Badboy Bagel Co. is the place to go for (you guessed it) the best and most mouth-watering bagels that you can get your hands on.
Boasting the ‘baddest bagels around’, The Badboy Bagel Co’s best-selling picks include The Juicy Hog, which comes oozing with cheese and is loaded with BBQ pulled pork, maple smoked bacon, crispy onions, Bad Boy sauce, and BBQ sauce. There’s also the Sweet But Pyscho bagel, which is delicious buttermilk fried chicken breast dipped in hot honey sauce, served with slaw and pickles.
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Inside Leeds’ very first sauna and ice bath cafe hidden behind a railway arch
Get ready to take the plunge Leeds, as a community-led sauna and ice bath concept has landed in the city centre.
Hidden behind a railway arch in Saxton Gardens, Kontrast has brought its popular sauna and ice bath concept to the city.
Following the huge success of its Manchester site, Kontrast Leeds combines saunas, ice baths and a cafe designed to bring wellness into everyday life.
The Leeds space features two traditional saunas, one infrared saunas and four ice baths each varying in temperature between 3 and 13 degrees.
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The space is absolutely gorgeous, complete with trendy tin ceilings, fairy lights and soft furnishings.
Plunge pools can be enjoyed solo or shared, depending on what guests choose, giving people the opportunity to shape each session around exactly what they need that day.
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The same goes for the saunas, with one silent and one sauna giving guests the option to come for conversation or reflection.
Single sessions will cost just £12 for 45 minutes, with 90-minute sessions from £20.
There's a fab little cafe too offering all sorts from electrolyte slushes to ginger shots and a range of coffees and matcha.
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Known for making sauna and ice feel more accessible, welcoming and community-driven, Kontrast has grown beyond regular sessions to become a base for recurring events. These include their live ambient DJ set event, Unwind, which celebrates local talent, and their weekly run club, both of which the team hopes to bring to Leeds as part of building a similar sense of community in the city.
Officially opening their doors this Friday 29 May, Kontrast are offering free sessions over the weekend so you can try before you buy. Book your spot here.
North Star Coffee announces opening date for new site – and they’re giving away 200 coffees to celebrate
Clementine Hall
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
One of their brand-new locations inside the Victoria Quarter will be opening next Monday 1 June.
Their new kiosk will be located outside Jo Malone London and marks the brand’s third site in Leeds.
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To celebrate the launch, North Star will be giving away 50 free coffees a day from Tuesday 2 June until Friday 5 June - a total of 200 free drinks across the opening week. Customers will be able to claim any coffee from the menu, with one free drink per person available on a first come, first served basis, each day.
Their other new site is expected to be on Great George Street, and we'll keep you updated with any news on that one as and when we know more.
Speaking about the opening, Holly Kragiopoulos, Co-founder of North Star, said: “Opening a third site in the centre of Leeds feels incredibly special for us. Leeds has always been at the heart of North Star, so being able to bring our coffee into Victoria Quarter is a huge milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the city and welcoming both loyal regulars and new customers with free coffee throughout our opening week.”
Sophie Smith -
17th January 2023 
