When one brunch door closes, another one opens.
When the wonderful Mrs Atha’s closed back in April, we were left utterly heartbroken along with every other coffee-drinking human in Leeds.
It was one of our favourite spots in the city to enjoy a proper cup of coffee and dig into some fantastic, home cooked food.
The ongoing building works on Central Road alongside the constant cost of living crisis struggles meant that Mrs Atha’s sadly had to close its doors.
The space has been left empty since then, but it won’t be for long as brunch royalty House of Koko has announced it has taken the spot.
With locations in Oakwood and Chapel Allerton, House of Koko is known for their classic brunch dishes with a Middle Eastern twist.
And their hash browns are the best you’ll find in the city and probably the world. End of.
House of Koko founder, Rosita Rogers, said: “House of Koko has always been about more than great coffee; it’s about connection, culture, and creating spaces with heart. With the city centre opening, we wanted to bring that same sense of community to a bigger stage and create a place that feels elevated but still warm, soulful and unmistakably Koko.
“We’ve grown from being a small neighbourhood café to something that really represents the independent spirit of Leeds, and this move into the city centre marks a reflection of how far we’ve come. House of Koko – City is about celebrating that journey and bringing our roots with us while looking to the future.”
The new site will seat 28 people and is expected to open its doors this month.
Good luck Rosita and the team, we can’t wait to be the first in line.
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Featured image – The Hoot Leeds
