The beloved Leeds baker has announced it will be closing its cafe in Roundhay.
We know it may seem like really sad news, but it's not all doom and gloom.
Announcing the news to social media on Thursday 15 May, the lovely Savannah of The Savvy Baker labelled the news as bittersweet' and 'a very special chapter in the Savvy Baker story'.
She wrote: "It’s official Roundhay, we’re saying goodbye. Our last day at the Roundhay cafe will be Sunday 25th May.
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"We know many of you already saw this coming (cheers YEP…), and we did hint it was on the horizon—but that doesn’t make it any easier to say.
"This was our first ever shop. The place we took a leap, rolled the dice, and hoped you’d show up. And you did. You’ve been our regulars, our cheerleaders, our cookie testers, and our favourite part of Roundhay."
The post continues: "From you guys queuing on Street Lane and at Oakwood clock in lockdown, it’s really been amazing. I wanted to say all this in the video but I just couldn’t put into words how grateful we are for everyone and the support that we’ve had so far.
"We’ll miss the dog walkers, the weekend treat hunters, the after school brownie runs, we’ve even watched babies be born and grow up to be big sisters!
"We’re onto a new chapter and while we can’t give away too much yet, we promise it’s exciting. So please, come see us before the 25th. Let’s go out with love, with laughs, and with one last brookie."
We're not crying, you are.
No but seriously, although it is sad to say goodbye to the Roundhay location we can't wait to see what Sav does next and we'll be first in the queue for a delicious brownie wherever she goes.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
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Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
Clementine Hall
Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Clementine Hall -
16th May 2025 
