The Junction is offering its residents exclusive discounts to try exciting independents and local favourite food, drink and shopping spots, all included in its rental packages.
If you're unfamiliar with the new neighbourhood that's popped up next to Wellington Place, it's home to a whopping 665 apartments that come with near enough every amenity you'd add to your ‘must haves' and 'dream of' list - including private dining rooms; multi-use sports pitch; super-fast broadband, built-in appliances; co-working spaces; and resident lounge areas, plus apartments that are totally pet-friendly.
All Junction residents are given a special 'Junction Card' upon moving into the neighbourhood and it allows you to celebrate your new surroundings and support your new local independents - but with extra perks and discounts.
Named Neighbourhood Heroes, the list includes hairdressers and lunch spots, coffee shops and cheesemongers, fitness centres and plant shops - mostly within a fifteen minute walk of The Junction with a few dotted around the suburbs.
Here's just a few of the Neighbourhood Heroes where you can make the most of your Junction Card...
Brewery Tap
18 New Station Street, Leeds LS1 5DL
Located right next to Leeds Train Station, Brewery Tap is a popular watering hole for footy goers, locals looking for lunch and visitors eagerly awaiting their first pint after being stuck on the train. It's also home to Big Buns, a smashed burger joint popularised by Rate My Takeaway star Danny Malin.
Dastaan
473 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds LS16 7NR
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Over in Adel, Dastaan is all about providing 'Mayfair cooking at a fraction of the price'. The popular Indian restaurant opened in Leeds last year and has since seen city dwellers flocking to the leafy suburb to taste the XXX for themselves.
Good Luck Club
6 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP
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Anyone living at The Junction is probably going to make Good Luck Club a regular. The restaurant and bar features a wide spanning menu of classic burgers and meaty dishes straight from the grill, as well as offering leafy salads perfectly accompanied by a beer in the sunshine, sat on the benches outdoors.
Iberica
Hepper House, 17a East Parade, Leeds, LS1 2BH
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Authentic Spanish tapas inside a truly stunning venue, Ibérica owns a handful of restaurants over in London and has brought its artisan cheeses, cured meats and moreish paella to Leeds
Issho
Victoria Gate 3rd Floor Rooftop, George St, Leeds LS2 7AU
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Dubbed as one of the best places in the city to watch the sun go down, Issho is home to Japanese dishes, swanky cocktails and a killer terrace overlooking the city centre. Meaning 'together' in Japanese, Issho has a selection of sushi, sashimi, bao buns and tempura meats perfect for sharing.
200 degrees
31 Bond Street, Leeds LS1 5BQ
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200 Degrees started its journey in Nottingham before conquering cities across the UK, bringing strong caffeinated drinks and laptop-friendly cafes to the masses. Head over to Bond Street to blast through your morning emails over a cup of Joe or join the Barista School and learn all about the trade - either way you'll be welcomed in.
Trib3
68A Wellington St, Leeds LS1 2EE
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For those looking for a serious workout, Trib3 is home to "scientifically-proven HIIT workouts" where you're tracked with heart-rate monitors and studio displays to ensure that you're putting yourself through your paces to burn up to 1,000 calories per session.
No. 3 Gentleman's Hairdressing
3 Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 4AE
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Looking to get a trim and want to make sure you're supporting a local business at the same time? Josh and the team at No.3 promise to be "professional but laid back, welcoming everyone with open arms, a beer, good music and a chat".
Whether you're a fan of a classic Mr. Whippy or after something a bit more artisanal, we've got you covered in this list of the best ice cream places in Leeds.
It's hot enough to warrant a treat, we'd say, and if you're going to do it you might as well go the whole hog and truly indulge in the best ice cream the city has to offer.
Keep reading to discover the very best ice cream spots in Leeds.
Melting Point
The Corn Exchange, Leeds
New to Leeds and new to the Corn Exchange is the fabulous Melting Point, an independent ice cream and gelato serving up weird and wonderful flavours.
It's like Willy Wonka if he made ice cream instead of chocolate, and we're absolutely obsessed. The list of flavours change daily, so not visit is the same but you can rest assured each one is delicious.
Tsujiri
17 Ludgate Hill, LS2 7HZ
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Serving up authentic flavours like matcha and hōjicha, Tsujiri is one of our new favourite dessert spots in Leeds.
This Japanese dessert house offers everything from classic soft serves to more adventurous sundaes, with an array of toppings to customise your treat. Options include boba pearls, cracker, genmai, kinako, kuromitsu, red bean, sesame, shiratama. Perfect for those seeking a unique and refreshing dessert experience.
Knoops
Trinity Centre, 26-28 Albion St, LS1 6HX
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If you adore chocolate, you'll be thrilled to know that Knoops has ventured into ice cream. Their soft serve is a dreamy treat topped with your choice of chocolate flakes – whether you prefer milk, white, or dark chocolate, you get to pick the chocolate you love the most, all finished with a signature Knoops chocolate disc.
Their ice cream also stars in their thick, creamy milkshakes. Choose from six different chocolate percentages and add extra flavours for a personalised indulgence. Perfect for those who love to mix things up.
Mr Whippy Leeds
Around Leeds
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Mr Whippy Leeds has been around for over 50 years, operating the largest fleet of modern ice cream vans and trailers in Leeds.
Mr Whippy Leeds is, simply put, iconic. The fleet of vintage ice cream trucks, painted pink, white and blue, are gorgeous to look at and serve just as wonderfully pleasing ice creams. In recent years, they've noticed a shift from 99p cones to more extravagant options - now they are creating thee 'super Sundaes' which you can pick up from one of the trucks around the city.
Ice Scoop Gelato
From Ferrero Rocher to Kinder Bueno, if you fancy a naughty chocolate ice cream Ice Scoop Gelato has you covered. Honestly, there's a whole host of amazing flavours here. All are available to enjoy by the scoop or in a cone, or alternatively push the boat out and order yours with a crepe or waffles.
Amorino
Victoria Gate, George St, Leeds LS2 7HY
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This authentic Italian gelato spot is famous in Leeds and for good reason. Scoops come served in a chocolate cone, with gelato presented in the shape of a flower and the option to add on macarons. Find flavours like Banana del Brasile and Dulce de Leche here alongside more traditional choices.
Famous Leeds restaurant receives £500,000 investment ahead of landmark refurbishment
Clementine Hall
One of Yorkshire's most celebrated restaurants, The Box Tree, has announced a £500,000 investment in the future of the business.
Set within one of Ilkley's oldest buildings, The Box Tree is a renowned restaurant that has been a defining name in British fine dining since 1962.
Originally a 1720 stone farmhouse, The Box Tree became one of the North's most celebrated restaurants, earning two Michelin stars in 1977 and establishing a legacy shaped by chefs including the one and only Marco Pierre White.
And now, The Box Tree is heading in a brand-new direction having received a £500,000 investment.
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From August, the restaurant will temporarily close before reopening on early September, unveiling a new dining experience that honours more than 60 years of heritage and history.
The refurbishment will be led by award-winning interior designers Studio Two, who's work is known for creating spaces that are both timeless and individual.
Alongside the refreshed interiors, guests can look forward to an enhanced dining experience, where every element has been thoughtfully considered to complement Head Chef, Brayden Davies' modern approach to British cuisine.
But before closing its doors for refurbishment, The Box Tree will present The Box Tree: Eras – a limited four-week dining series celebrating defining moments from the restaurant's culinary journey.
Head Chef, Brayden Davies said: "The Box Tree has an incredible history, and before we begin the next chapter, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate everything that has come before it.
"The Eras dinners are inspired by the chefs, dishes and moments that have shaped the restaurant over the decades, while reflecting where we are today. At the same time, we're incredibly excited about what's ahead. This investment is a huge vote of confidence in The Box Tree and allows us to create a dining experience that reflects where we are today while respecting everything that makes this restaurant so special."
Sophie Smith -
19th July 2023 
