It's no secret we love brownies from The Savvy Baker, but we know that this news will be near-weekend celebration anyone in Leeds with a sweet tooth needs.
Picture the scene, it's a cold autumnal day, it's blowing a gale outside and the thought of making a trip into Leeds for some sweet treats just isn't motivation enough to pull the covers off and wrap up in an endless amount of layers.
Boil the kettle, grab that cup of tea and settle on the sofa because this reality is no more.
Brownies that come to your doorstep? We think this one is an absolute winner.
Incase you haven't met The Savvy Baker before, the lockdown-success bakery hasn't been around in Leeds long, but has gained a cult following for its delicious baked goods.
The Savvy Baker is well known around Leeds for creating delicious and innovative treats. / Image: The Savvy Baker
Brownies, blondies, stacks and slabs: all your chocolatey dreams can come true from your phone screen now as the bestselling brownies take on a new venture.
A Savvy Slice is the ideal lunchtime snack: think Caramac, Rolo, Kinder, Biscoff S'more Brownies and Nutella cookies as tarte slices, oozing with chocolate and stuffed with all sorts of sweet goodness.
The Caramac Tarte Slice is our favourite. A ginger nut base, caramel, white chocolate and caramilk ganache with caramac and caramilk toppings, delicious.
Buy by the slice or pie from the new Deliveroo store. / Image: The Savvy Baker
For those looking for a last minute catering solution, you can pick up a full pie or tarte from The Savvy Baker's Deliveroo and take all of the stress out of birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, really any event where you might need a showstopper of a desert without the time to cook it.
There are plenty of single servings too. The Rolo and Caramel Brownie Pot is a chocolate ganache and gooey caramel with layers brownie chunks and perfect for that mid-afternoon craving.
All these dishes are bound to make you thirty and The Savvy Baker has the ideal solution. Pair your brownies with a range of Savvy Shakes. Made from 'the finest ice cream' choose from flavours like chocolate, Biscoff, caramel and Oreo to finish off your order.
The response to The Savvy Baker's move to Deliveroo has been overwhelming and it's easy to see why. The Leeds-based baker has been cooking up a storm online, with almost 50,000 Instagram followers, we are sure that the team will be inundated with orders.
Those within a 7km radius of The Savvy Baker HQ in LS14 can order from 12pm each day.
Silver's Bakehouse is finally here, and it's just as fabulous as we'd hoped.
Just when you thought Leeds’ favourite sandwich spot couldn't get any better, they go and open a bakery.
Silver's Bakehouse has opened its beautiful pastel green doors today over in Farsley to queues of excited fans eager to get their first taste.
So, what's on offer at Silver's Bakehouse?
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Well, as masterminds of the almighty sandwich you'll be happy to know you can still get one here. However, their iconic sub sarnies have had an Italian makeover and are now served in fresh, springy sourdough which is baked onsite.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find brown butter buttermilk brownies (try saying that three times), a range of delicious cookies, sausage rolls, soft amaretti biscuits and Dark Arts tiramisu.
There's also a fab selection of Italian drinks on offer in a swanky new fridge, as well as a coffee menu so you can pick a brew to go hand in hand with your chosen baked good.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The interior is just as gorgeous, complete with yellow walls, red tiles and a mirror hanging above the baker's table so you can really see all the magic happen.
And trust us, it is magic.
There's a couple of benches outside so you can plonk yourself in the sunshine to enjoy your sarnie, which is what we'll be doing in this glorious bank holiday sunshine.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
You can really tell this is a proper labour of love, and Chris and the team have done a cracking job of keeping that Silver's spirit in there.
Go and say hello to congratulate them on this fabulous new opening, it's a great addition to Farsley and the Leeds foodie scene.
Government to slash prices of bus travel, cinema tickets and LOADS more across UK for kids this summer
Emily Sergeant
Cinema tickets, trips to the theatre and the zoo, and children’s meals out are all set to be cheaper than ever this summer.
That’s because the Government has announced its newest initiative, Great British Summer Savings, which means that from 25 June through to 1 September 2026, a temporary reduced rate of VAT – down from 20% to 5% – will be introduced on children’s meals in restaurants and family leisure activities over the summer period.
Children’s meals served in restaurants, children’s and family tickets for the cinema, theatre, exhibitions, shows, and concerts, and admission tickets – for both children and adults – to a wide range of different attractions will be eligible for the discount.
Whether you want to visit an amusement park, fairs, circuses, museums, zoos, adventure parks, soft play centre, or something similar this summer, it just got a whole lot cheaper.
This aim of this initiative is to make family days out more affordable, while also supporting businesses through increased footfall.
The Government says it will work with eligible businesses to get the scheme ‘up and running’.
The Government is slashing the prices of cinema tickets, bus travel, and LOADS more across UK for kids this summer / Credit: Artem Kniaz (via Unsplash) | Supplied
And to make it even better, this is a UK-wide initiative, so no matter where you are in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, the reduced rate will apply.
Going one step further, there will also be free bus travel for children aged between five and 15 in England in August, helping to support families getting out and about this summer.
The Government says the Great British Summer Savings initiative supports the action it has already taken to reduce the cost of living – including cutting energy bills, freezing prescription charges, protecting motorists from fuel duty increases, and raising the minimum wage.
Businesses will be able to apply the 5% rate of VAT on eligible sales between 25 June and 1 September 2026.
Sophie Smith -
4th November 2021 
