The result of the top ten bottomlesses in Leeds are in.
Bottomless brunch is an obvious staple in Leeds- well, what else really is there to do on a rainy Saturday afternoon? Now, ten of Leeds best boozy brunches have been recognised by the UK's leading bottomless brunch platform, who have found what they believe to be the most popular brunch.
The bottomless brunch student report by bottomlessbrunch.com, states that each boozy brunch was marked against a number of categories, includng: the number of restaurants offering brunch, menus catered to vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free diners, and even those with the closest proximity to university campuses.
The Box took the top spot. / Image: The Box Bar
Taking the top spot as 'Best Leeds venue for bottomless brunch' is Box: scoring almost 10% higher than any other bottomless for its incredible options and easy accessibility.
The survey concluded that The Box bar "was scored highly for their food menu size, price, walking distance to the main university campus (0.4 miles), and availability for bottomless brunch."
The kebabs on The Box's brunch are very popular. / Image: The Box Bar
Hoist House came in second place for after scored highly across availability of bottomless brunch, drinks selection, and proximity to the main university campus (0.7 miles).
In third place is the popular cocktail bar and restaurant chain, Neighbourhood. Based on Greek Street, this high-rated venue received a score of 50.21.
Hoist House serves a great deal of pizza as part of their brunch deal. / Image: Hoist House
Taag, Cuckoo, Casa, Sky Lounge, Issho, The Wardrobe and The Adelphi also featured on the top ten list, featuring in the following order:
The Box Bar
Hoist House
Neighbourhood
Taag
Cuckoo
Casa
Sky Lounge
Issho
The Wardrobe
The Adelphi
Neighbourhood's bottomless roast comes highly recommended. / Image: Neighbourhood
Whilst this is not an exhaustive list of every boozy brunch worth visiting in Leeds (we will happily recommend the menus of at least 50 different options), if you're looking for some inspiration of where to visit for your next bottomless, this is a great way to start the search.
Feature Image- The Box Bar
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Independent Leeds coffee shop crowned one of the UK’s best for 2026
A list of the UK's best independent coffee shops for 2026 has been released, and one in Leeds has come up trumps.
The coffee shop in question may come as no surprise to some of you, as some would say that after 15 years in the city it's become somewhat of an institution.
Of course it's none other than Laynes.
Founded in 2011 by Dave Olejnik, Laynes began life on New Station Street and quickly became one of the first venues in Leeds to focus on carefully sourced and roasted coffee beans, helping lead the way for the city's now-thriving independent coffee scene.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It's a proper Leeds staple at this point, sat proudly with its glowing yellow exterior and queues out the door full of punters looking for their morning caffeine fix.
But it's not just us who think it's flipping fantastic, as a new study has revealed the top 10 most popular independent coffee shops in the country and Laynes comes in at a very respectable number 8.
The list, made by Capital on Tap, analysed coffee across the UK looking at Google reviews, monthly searches and social media success.
Laynes was in some pretty good company including Idle Hands in Manchester and Kaf Coffee in Glasgow. But most importantly, none of the top 10 were in London - make of that what you will.
The top 10 most popular independent coffee shops for 2026:
Neighbourhood Café, Belfast
Colonna & Small’s, Bath
Established Coffee, Belfast
Hard Lines Coffee, Cardiff
Rough Handmade, Liverpool
Idle Hands Coffee, Manchester
Full Court Press, Bristol
Laynes Espresso, Leeds
Kaf Coffee, Glasgow
Dom’s Coffee, Cambridge
Bravo Laynes, a well earned accolade for one of our favourite spots in the city.
A bakery serving giant NYC-style cookies and fluffy cinnamon buns has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
If you've got a seriously sweet tooth, then you're going to love this new opening.
It seems like there's been a flurry of new bakeries popping up in and around Leeds recently, and we're certainly not complaining.
Introducing Crumbb, a beautiful new bakery that has just opened its doors on Hyde Park Road just moments outside of the city centre.
Owner Naila started the businesses as a wholesaler six years ago, stocking up local businesses from far and wide with sweet treats.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Since then, Crumbbs opened its first location in Bradford just a few months ago that has been nothing short of a resounding success. So much so, that Crumbbs 2.0 was born right here in Leeds a few days ago.
Right, let's talk you through what's on offer.
For the sweet toothed out there, there's a whole myriad of treats for you to enjoy. We're talking giant NYC-style cookies, fluffy cinnamon buns topped with gooey icing, brownies slices, cookie muffins, rocky road, flapjack, the list is truly endless.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
You can even get warm cookie trays and hot brownies to enjoy in house that can be topped with ice cream or thick custard.
And it doesn't stop there, Crumbbs also whip up freshly baked savoury focaccia slices as well as cheese twists, pizza slices and savoury rolls filled with creamy mozzarella and herbs.
They've also got a fabulous drink selection on offer including matcha, coffee and hot chocolates.
Located in Headingley, we've got a feeling this spot is going to be a huge hit with students and locals alike looking to get their sweet treat fix. But they'll have to beat us to it first.
Sophie Smith -
16th March 2022 
