To mark National Small Business Day last week, we asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers to recommend their favourite small businesses in Leeds - and we were blown away by the response.
From fashion boutiques to small cafes and even a chilli shop, locals shared more than 500 recommendations with us, promoting their favourite small companies and sharing heart-warming stories. Some customers said they had made friends for life with their local business owners.
Here are 19 of the best small businesses in Leeds according to locals.
![Emma Walker recommended RLS Fancy Dress in Lowtown, Pudsey, which is owned by Becky Sayers (pictured). Emma said: "If she’s not got it in stock she’ll find it for you. Top notch service."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/14/11/41/onecms_9a3f3845-cf06-4f35-b02d-1be12f425aeb.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
19. RLS Fancy Dress
Emma Walker recommended RLS Fancy Dress in Lowtown, Pudsey, which is owned by Becky Sayers (pictured). Emma said: "If she’s not got it in stock she’ll find it for you. Top notch service." | Tony JohnsonPhoto: Tony Johnson