From swoon-worthy interiors to the winning cup of coffee, a new study has revealed the top 10 most popular indie cafes outside of London.
And yes, one of our favourites is included in the list.
North Star, we have to say, is somewhat of a Leeds institution. A fair-trade coffee company at its core, these guys are serious about sourcing the very best coffee and protecting the supply chain that it embarks upon.
You've most likely sipped a delicious cup of their coffee or bought a bag of their ground beans from an independent stockist, but it's their flagship cafe on Leeds Dock that we are shouting about here.
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Come here for a menu inspired by local grown produce, the freshest cup of Joe you can get your hands on and impeccable, friendly service.
Not to mention the fresh bakes they source from Nova Bakehouse just a few doors away, if you haven't tried their cinnamon rolls then you are seriously missing out.
So we aren't surprise they've made it onto this list, although we'd argue they deserve a higher place than number ten.
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But how did this data come about? Well, the team at Betway measured the online popularity of over 300 independent cafes around the world and in the UK, comparing the number of TikTok views, Instagram hashtags and Google-search volume to determine which cafes are the most popular.
Taking the top spot is Federal in Manchester, an Aussie-inspired cafe with numerous locations around the city that's data actually beat any over in the capital.
The full list of most popular indie cafes is as follows:
Federal, Manchester
Society Cafe, Oxford
Ezra and Gill, Manchester
Bold Street Coffee, Liverpool and Manchester
Trove, Manchester
Strangers Coffee, Norwich
Marmadukes, Sheffield
Another Heart to Feed, Manchester
Beacon Coffee, Falmouth
North Star, Leeds
So if you haven't popped over to North Star yet, then make sure to swing by for an unreal stack of pancakes, a hot cup of coffee or a freshly ground back of beans, we promise you won't leave disappointed.
Domo will officially open the doors to its Leeds venue this summer.
Get ready for Domo Leeds, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
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Domo has confirmed it will officially open the doors to its first Leeds venue on Friday June 5, so we really don't have long to wait.
Located at the iconic Tower Works development, Domo Leeds will offer a vibrant new canal-side destination, perfect for the summer months.
Alongside the main restaurant menu, there’ll be a dedicated bar food menu designed around relaxed dining and carefully crafted small plates designed to pair with the drinks offering creating a more informal way for guests to experience Sardinian flavours.
Domo co-founder, Sarah Elliott-Busceddu, said: “We’re incredibly excited to finally open the doors and welcome people into Domo Leeds. From day one, our vision has been to create a space where everyone feels welcome and somewhere that brings people together in the true spirit of Sardinian hospitality.
“Whether it’s an evening out with friends, a relaxed catch-up over drinks after work, or a big family celebration, we’ve designed Domo to feel warm, inclusive and full of life. We can’t wait for people in Leeds to experience not just the food and drinks, but the atmosphere and sense of community that sits at the heart of everything we do.”
The Sheffield institution serving the city’s favourite sandwich for over 60 years
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Of course, it's the one and only Béres.
It all started back in 1961 when Hungarian butcher Sandor Béres left his home city of Budapest during the 1956 uprising against the Stalinist government.
After the government took control of his father's butchers shops, Sandor set out to establish the chain once more and so, Béres was born.
And thank god it was, as for over 60 years now their iconic pork sandwich has been fuelling the hungry people of Sheffield, and we'd go as far to say it's one of the best sarnies in the city.
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Hot roast pork, herby stuffing, crispy crackling and fruity apple sauce all crammed into a soft bap - it really doesn’t get much better than that.
But, what makes it so special? Béres claims it's all in the preparation and quality control.
Being a traditional butchers, their pork joints are traditionally roasted and cured in house to give that succulent texture and crispy crackling every single time.
They use around seven tonnes of pork and four tonnes of flour per week to feed us hungry lot, and it's no surprise when you see the queues forming outside your local Béres every lunch time.
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The very first shop was born at Wadsley Bridge where they quickly built a reputation for their sandwiches, this then allowed them to become a proper Sheffield household name after expanding rapidly through the 2000s.
They now have 14 sites across Sheffield, and each site is as good as the next. Not only are the pork sandwiches class but if you're ever faced with a hangover no matter how severe, their stacked breakfast baps are always there to save the day.
But why we love Béres most of all is the lovely staff who are always there to offer a smile and a chinwag, but what else do you expect from the people of Sheffield hey?
Clementine Hall -
14th February 2024 
