As a way to battle a flurry of negative reviews, Thatziki are giving away free gyros in exchange for a positive one.
Nothing beats a big fat juicy gyro stuffed to the brim with succulent meat, fresh salad and crispy, perfectly seasoned chips.
And one place that serve this and more is Thatziki, a family run Greek street food spot based in Trinity Kitchen.
However, it's not all Greek sunshine and rainbows over there, as the wonderful team have admitted they've experienced a pretty bleak month in business and they're asking for our help.
Posting to Instagram, they said: "People of LEEDS. We need your help. We want to spread some joy in what can only be described as the bleakest month ever. We know that we have served thousands of happy customers since we opened. With tonnes of regulars coming back for more Greek goodness.
"However, to put it bluntly our google review page has taken a right battering. I'll be the first to admit we have definitely made some mistakes and cocked up peoples orders. It happens. And when it does I ensure we do everything possible to turn the negative experience into a positive one.
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"However, we have received our fare share of hate from reviewers that we don't think are genuine. We know for a fact that one of them is because they told us lol. I rate the honesty.
"So I was thinking, surely there are some customers who have had a positive experience...so I hate to ask BUT if you have had a positive experience at our Leeds store and want some free Gyros...Please DM us on here, leave a review and I will send you some vouchers to use. It really does help our small family business thrive in what will be a challenging few months"
Now in our opinion, that is an offer you can't refuse and we know for a fact that there'll be plenty of you who have very positive experiences over at Thatziki.
So get writing and DM'ing, and soon you can be devouring a free gyro.
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Viral brunch cafe Acai and the Tribe is coming to Leeds city centre this spring
Clementine Hall
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Clementine Hall -
8th January 2025 
