Fleur Cafe is the first to call itself the most Instagrammable spot in Leeds, proudly stating on its website that it is the "most Instagram-friendly cafe restaurant" in the city.
As the name suggests, the theme here is floral - and they have gone all out on the aesthetic. Think cascading wisteria draping down from every spare corner of the ceiling, which is also covered in 10,000 pink and purple butterflies.
It's also just as lush from the outside, with pink signs draped in more pink and purple flowers and flanked by large green areca palms, ferns and peace lilies.
Add in hanging spotlights hidden amongst the flowers and luminous pink neons declaring their own hashtags like #BrunchatFleurs and #FleurCafe and you've got yourself a proper Insta trap if ever we saw one.
But whilst we're quite taken with the decor, we also want to talk about the brunch offering - which features the likes of wagyu pretzel bun burgers, baked coconut pancakes, spaghetti pasta and harissa chicken depending on what time you take yourself down.
The boozy brunch offer stretches across most of the day, broken into two sessions: the first running from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm, the second from 4 - 8 pm.
Available to enjoy with unlimited prosecco for £27.95 a head, if you head down for the morning you'll be treated to all the classic breakfast favourites: smash avocado toast, masala baked beans, shakshuka, french toast, pancakes or a breakfast bowl plus your choice of side.
Whilst the breakfast mains sounds pretty wholesome, it gets a bit naughtier when you look at the side options - which include the likes of cheesy chips, cauliflower cheese, 'drooling' fries and macaroni and cheese. That's our two personalities on one menu right there.
As for evening options, the aforementioned wagyu pretzel bun burger definitely catches our eye - but if that's not up your street there's plenty more to choose from too.
Think grilled beef short ribs, skewered kebabs, foccacia sandwiches, cauliflower and chickpea curry, Dubai beef biriyani and a harissa chicken pretzel burger. It's quite the feast, once again priced at £27.95 for unlimited prosecco - or £24.95 if you'd like to sample their bottomless mocktail offering instead.
Often, mocktails can be quite unimaginative - but not here at Fleur cafe. Alongside your standard virgin mojitos and pina coladas, you'll also find a raspberry sherbert drink made with additional elderflower, lime, grapefruit soda, a honey and mint concoction, and a tempting-sounding fruit punch thrown into the mix.
Available Monday to Sunday, with the bottomless evening offer extended to 9 pm on Saturdays, there's never a bad time to visit Fleur Cafe.
To find out more, head over to their Instagram page here.
We hope you're ready for your workout, because Facegym is coming to Leeds.
You may be wondering...what on earth is Facegym? And to be fair, you've got a point.
Facegym, as they themselves describe it, a 'non-invasive fitness studio concept for the face' using high-intensity facial massage, hand manipulation, and electrical muscle stimulation technology to tone, lift, and sculpt the face without surgery.
Unsurprisingly, it's loved by celebrities worldwide and currently occupies five standalone stores in London, one in Cambridge as well as a pop-up in Space NK in Selfridges Manchester.
Facegym will be opening inside the coveted Victoria Gate, taking over a 1,772 square foot studio.
Angelo Castello, chief executive at Facegym, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Facegym to Leeds and to open in the beautiful Victoria Gate. The city has a thriving beauty, wellness, and retail scene, making it the perfect location for our next studio.
“We’ve seen growing demand from customers across Yorkshire, and we can’t wait to introduce even more people to the benefits of facial fitness.”
James Edmondson, asset manager at Victoria Leeds owner Redical, said: “Facegym comes at a transformative time for Victoria Leeds, as we continue to branch out and diversify our tenant mix to a degree that sets us apart from the rest.
“This firmly reflects our position as a prime pitch for brands that want to expand outside of London, as we remain not only a place to shop but also a premium lifestyle choice.”
That's all the information we have for now, but we'll keep you updated with opening times as and when we find out more but in the meantime - get your face ready for the workout of its life.
A brand-new city-wide festival dedicated to independent coffee is launching in Leeds
Clementine Hall
Leeds is set to become one big fat coffee festival this September.
Born in Manchester, Slurpfest is a much-love celebration of coffee that is coming to the city for the first time ever.
Working alongside the Slurpfest founders, North Star Coffee Roasters and headline sponsors Oatly and Indie Coffee Guide are bringing the festival to Leeds on Saturday 26 September with over 30 venues already signed up to take part.
The festival is designed to showcase the incredible talent, creativity and community behind Leeds’ thriving independent coffee scene, bringing together independent cafés, coffeenprofessionals, roasters and coffee lovers for a weekend of tastings, workshops, events and experiences.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
“Leeds has an amazing independent coffee scene and we want to celebrate the people who make it so special,” said Holly Kragiopoulos. “Slurpfest is about bringing the whole coffee community together and turning the entire city into one big festival. Best of all, so many of the events are completely free, making it super accessible for everyone to get involved and try something new.”
Unlike a traditional festival held in one location, Slurpfest Leeds will take over the whole city, with coffee shops and venues across Leeds hosting their own events throughout the weekend.
We're talking tastings, workshops, a city-wide coffee trail, an opening and closing party as well as a full day of coffee workshops, talks and experiences at North Star’s Coffee Hub at Leeds Dock.
“We’re super excited to see the city of Leeds take on Slurp Fest and make it their own” said Nat, Slurpfest Co-Founder.
Tickets for individual events are expected to be released from August, with the full festival programme announced soon.
Georgina Pellant -
14th September 2021 
