Popular neighbourhood coffee shop Humble Lotus has sadly announced its closure due to consistently rising costs.
The Humble Lotus Tattoo and Coffee Shop sadly announced this week, Monday 24 July 2023, that they would sadly be closing their doors permanently.
They stated that due to the cost of living crisis, they are no longer able to provide the best quality produce at an affordable price to their loyal customers.
The tattoo shop though, will remain unaffected and open for business.
Image: Humble Lotus Tattoo and Coffee Shop
A post on their Instagram read "It breaks our heart to have to do this, but I need to let you guys know that this will be the last week that the Humble Lotus Coffee Shop is open.
"I know a lot of you see the coffee shop as a 2nd home and will miss it greatly, me and Matty feel the same. It will be difficult for us to say goodbye to this place, but the time is right for both of us. We would like for this last week to be a great atmosphere and an opportunity for all of us to say bye to the shop. Please come down if you have the time."
The statement continued, "Ultimately we set out to offer top quality produce at an affordable price, and both acknowledged that it would be difficult. With prices consistently rising since last year, it’s just taken a toll on both of us mentally and taken a lot of the joy out of building a small business. It’s better to quit while we’re ahead and still love the place than wait until we’re physically needing to close our doors."
Humble Lotus will remain open for the rest of the week until they officially close their doors on Sunday 30 July.
Image: Humble Lotus Tattoo and Coffee Shop
Customers commented to show support, with one writing: "So sad to hear this. You’ve done such a fabulous job there and should be super proud."
Another wrote: "I'm coming in RIGHT NOW! You have made great memories for so many people with this place and I wish I could've had more but keep your chins high and know that you've made a POSITIVE impact on the world."
A new cocktail bar is coming to Leeds city centre.
If you know a thing or two about cocktails, or just drinks in general, then you're going to be very excited about this news.
The very talented team behind Roland's on Call Lane and The Domino Club, just to name a few, are setting their sites on a brand-new venture.
Introducing Paper Plane, an intimate new cocktail bar that will be taking over the old Casa site in the city's beautiful Grand Arcade.
Paper Plane will be inspired by the glamour of 1970s air travel and will be a vinyl-only listening bar, serving a world-inspired cocktail menu alongside a carefully curated whisky collection.
The space will be lovely and intimate, with around just 40 covers, designed to transport guests somewhere completely different from the minute they step foot through the door.
And what a location too, joining a whole host of fantastic independents in the arcade such as Alfonso's Deli, Stuzzi and Sonder.
For now, we don't know many more details about the project, but we already know it's going to be exceptional cas anything these guys do turns to gold.
Not only has Roland's been consistently one of the busiest bars on Call Lane since they opened back in 2014, but The Domino Club was recently crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world. Now that is some accolade worth shouting about.
We'll keep you updated with Paper Plane's progress, but Roland's have stated that the site is hoping to open this coming autumn. So we really don't have long to wait.
Big name restaurant closes Leeds city centre site after seven years
Clementine Hall
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Clementine Hall -
26th July 2023 
