From stacks of fluffy pancakes to loaded avocado on toast, we're spoilt for choice when it comes to brilliant brunch in and around Leeds.
It’s often called the ‘most important meal of the day’, and you know what? We’d have to agree, especially when Leeds is bursting at the seams with amazing places to break your fast.
Whether you’re an early morning riser in need of a hangover cure or you're after something a little lighter after a morning pilates class. Whatever it is, we've got you covered.
We've listed ten of our favourite spots to get brunch in and around Leeds, so get reading and planning your next brekkie date.
House of KoKo
Chapel Allerton and Oakwood
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House of KoKo are leading the brunch game in Leeds' leafy suburbs. Known for their middle-eastern twist on classic brunch dishes, you may have to queue for a table here but let us tell you it is absolutely worth it.
Their pancakes are as fluffy as can be and don't forget to order a side of their legendary hash browns.
Laynes
New Station Street, Leeds City Centre
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Laynes is not only known for its banging coffee and iconic yellow facade, but their breakfast is something to write home about too.
Not only are their pastries baked to perfection, their cooked dishes are executed expertly every single time. Get the Turkish eggs and thank us later.
Moose
Bond Court, Leeds City Centre
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Okay, if you've got a raging hangover and need a plate of food big enough to feed a family of four then Moose is your answer. This Canadian-inspired brunch spot are serving hearty American dishes like pancakes, waffles and potato hash all with gallons of maple syrup on the side. Class.
IF Up North
Call Lane and East Parade, Leeds City Centre
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These guys have been slinging out brunch for some time now, and their two spots in the city are always packed full of hungry punters. Serving up your classics like avocado toast, a great full English and a banging breakfast burrito, this brunch spot is always a good idea whether you're hungover or not.
North Star Coffee
Unit 32 The Blvd, LS10 1PZ
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You will know North Star Coffee for their...well...coffee. Stocking baristas with the good stuff from years now, their beans are the best of the best and the same goes for their brunch.
With a seasonal menu that changes with the trees, expect posh beans on toast, seasonal pancakes and specials such as duck and waffles. Located by The Docks, it's one of our favourite spots to visit in the city.
Thirty Nine The Grove
The Grove, Ilkley
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If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle for breakfast then look no further than Thirty Nine. Nestled in the beautiful spa town of Ilkley, this family-run brunch spot is home to some of the very best brekkie we’ve had.
Eggs, sandwiches, bakes, house-blend coffee and sides of hash browns, it’s got everything a brunch menu needs and more. Wrapped up in a super cosy environment, it’s perfect for catching up with your closest people or just sitting back and people watching out of their big windows.
Green Room
36 Wellington Street, Leeds City Centre
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You'll know it for its party atmosphere and brilliant cocktails, but Green Room also serve up breakfast courtesy of Bastards Bistro and its very good indeed.
We're talking steak and eggs, Turkish eggs with homemade flat breads or a full English with crispy pork belly (yeah, you heard that right), your hangover will be cured just in time to get back on the spritzes. And luckily, you're in just the place...
Residence
5 North Lane, Headingley
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If you're over that end of town, then Residence if your go-to for a great brunch. Great coffee, great food and a lovely relaxing atmosphere. You really can't go wrong.
White Cloth Hall
27 Crown Street, Leeds City Centre
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New kid on the block White Cloth Hall is one of the city's most sought after venues. Run by the owners of Whitelock's Ale House, you just know it's going to be good and guess what? It absolutely is.
Inside you've got a selection of food vendors to choose from, from Morty's focacceria serving stacked brekkie sandwiches to breakfast tacos from Salma's. Or just order the lot and share with mates, because one dish is simply not enough.
Farmhouse
Lanes Lane, Leeds City Centre
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In the heart of the city you'll find Farmhouse, a spacious brunch restaurant serving up all your classic breakfast dishes which are all executed perfectly.
Looking to fuel up before a hard day of shopping? Head here and get stuck into a cooked breakfast, yoghurt bowl or hefty stack of pancakes. You know you want to.
It's been a brilliant couple of months for new openings in Leeds.
We don't know about you, but we think our city is really thriving with all it has to offer at the moment.
There's been a flurry of new spots opening up, and if you haven't visited them then we urge you to check them out.
But first, allow us to tell you all about them...
Domo
Tower works, 2 Globe Rd, Holbeck, LS11 5QG
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Introducing Domo, an independent restaurant 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 that aren't often seen outside the island, all made entirely in-house.
Located right on the water's edge, we've got a feeling this is going to be our go-to spot this summer for long lunches fuelled by spritzes.
Also born in Sheffield, this one's for the matcha lovers and we know there's a lot of you. Think iced banana bread matcha, superfood smoothies and refreshing acai bowls served in a super cool setting.
Kontrast
84-86 Railway Street, Saxton Gardens, LS9 8HB
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After already making a big name for themselves over in Manchester, Kontrast has brought its popular sauna and ice bath cafe concept over to Leeds. Located under the railway arches, Kontrast features two traditional saunas, one infrared sauna, and four ice baths, each varying in temperature between three and 13 degrees. It's the perfect space to enjoy solo or with a group of like-minded wellness-loving people.
Scott and his partner have opened the coolest, 70's inspired record bar that is full of his massive record collection alongside a carefully curated cocktail menu with a twist. With the best view of Sunny Bank Mills, Pardon Me is just the most chilled out place to watch the world go by whilst sipping on a coffee or a glass of wine whilst hearing everything from hip hop and soul to deep house, and disco. We loved our visit and we know you will too.
We all know and bloody love Silver's Deli over in Bramley, but now they’ve branched out to Farsley and opened the wonderful their very own bakery which is already a sell-out.
The all-new neighbourhood bakehouse is slinging out the likes of homemade focaccia, buttermilk brownies, sausage rolls, cookies, tiramisu and, of course, the ever-so-famous sandos but this time in homemade, fluffy focaccia.
The best restaurants in Yorkshire named at prestigious National Restaurant Awards
Clementine Hall
The best restaurants in the UK have been named at the National Restaurant Awards – and Yorkshire has done pretty well for itself.
The prestigious awards took place last night, listing the top 100 places to eat in the entire UK.
Four restaurants in Yorkshire managed to make it into the top 100 of the country’s best restaurants.
Coming in at a very impressive number 13 is Sheffield restaurant JÖRO, who's year has gone from accolade to accolade after being awarded none other than a Michelin star back in February.
Often hailed as the city's best restaurant, JÖRO is run by husband-and-wife team Luke French and Stacey Sherwood.
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They recently relocated into a bigger space near the edge of the Peak District in Oughtibridge, which has allowed them to expand their offerings.
Here's what the judges had to say: 'A much larger and better-equipped kitchen has allowed French - whose CV includes Midsummer House in Cambridge - to evolve his already finely-tuned and distinctive cooking style.'
JÖRO announced the news to Instagram, saying: "To be sat in a room filled with incredible people from across the industry is truly inspiring and being listed is something our younger selves only dreamed of achieving."
Over in Leeds, beloved neighbourhood bistro Bavette placed at number 83 where owners Sandy and Clement stated they were "Over the moon" to have made it onto the list.
Elsewhere in Yorkshire, The Angel at Hetton came in at number 47 being declared as a 'Yorkshire institution' whilst The Star Inn at Harome took number 78 as one of the first pubs in England to be awarded a Michelin star.
Clementine Hall -
6th August 2025 
