Less than six months after opening her first cafe in Roundhay, The Savvy Baker is expanding into a second cafe.
It really has been a year of exciting new ventures for The Savvy Baker.
Having originally began back in 2020 as a lockdown brownie-making business, business owner Savannah Roqaa has worked tirelessly to secure her success with endless pop-ups, her first ever cafe opening in March and now, an expansion into a huge second space.
The new Savvy Baker cafe is coming soon. / Image: The Savvy Baker
Announcing the news on Instagram last night, owner Savannah wrote,
"GUYS I HAVE EXCITING NEWS. We’re opening at a second location!!!! Honestly this has happened way faster than anticipated and I’m trying to grow the business as much as possible at the same time as this f*ckin cost of living situation.
"So THANK YOU to everyone that still buys a box a week, that turns up to pop ups, comes for visits at the cafe, orders brownies for all their mates birthdays, even those that just hop on and buy spares boxes, I appreciate you all so much. We’re SUPER excited to announce the new location.. Any guesses where it is? Might be a prize in it for someone that guesses right ".
So far, the post has received a whopping 1,500 likes in the space of fourteen hours with endless congratulatory messages.
The announcement was made last night. / Image: The Savvy Baker
Judging by the photos, this is going to be the biggest of The Savvy Baker spaces to date, with ample seating space to sit down and unwind with a coffee in hand.
And that's before you've even checked out the brownies.
The baked goods here have a cult following for good reason and assumable they'll be taking front and centre attention at the new cafe. We're talking gooey blends of Oreo, Biscoff, caramel cornflakes, even Freddo, Bueno and the good old fashioned plain and simple, chocolate brownie.
The brownies come in ever-changing flavours. / Image: The Savvy Baker
With over 50,000 followers and a fanbase with celebrities like Kalvin Philips and Tyler Denton, The Savvy Baker has been going from strength-to-strength since opening, and we're sure the second cafe will only be another example of why they stock Leeds' favourite brownies.
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Iconic Leeds venue The Reliance to be brought back to life under new name ‘The Smithfield’
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
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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.
Sophie Smith -
16th August 2022 
