If you’re looking for a place to grab something tasty to eat that won’t break the bank, we’ve got you covered.
From a down-to-earth cafe and street food trucks to restaurants offering great lunch deals, these spots all offer great value-for-money, with lunch options for under a tenner.
Here are 11 of our favourite, affordable lunch spots across Leeds city centre and what we’d recommend for your order.
1. Riveresque
This charming riverside cafe on Bridge End was recently voted one of the best places in Leeds for breakfast by our readers, and it offers plenty of affordable lunch options, too - many for under a fiver. There’s a huge selection of cold sandwiches for £4.30, or toasted panini melts for £4.70. | Yorkshire Evening Post
2. Rola Wala
Rola Wala, in Trinity Kitchen, is both wallet and waistline-friendly, with all naan rolls and rice bowls under 500 calories, and £5.95 for a filling portion. You can pick from grilled tikka, red chhana dahl, Bengali spiced beef and more - as well as crunch and salad toppings of your choice. | Simon Hulme
3. Mr Mackerel
We think Kirkgate Market is, hands down, the best place to grab an affordable lunch in Leeds - so we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites. First is Turkish grill Mr Mackerel, which has received a rave review from food critic Jay Rayner. You can grab a mackerel fillet in a sandwich, or with salad or chips, for just £5.50. | Yorkshire Evening Post
4. Banh & Mee
We love Banh & Mee, which serves delicious Vietnamese street food - including the iconic banh mi sandwich filled with pickled veg, herbs and cucumber. Priced at £6.50, you can pick between a filling of lemongrass chicken, BBQ pork or homemade tofu. | James Hardisty
5. Manjit’s Kitchen
Manjit’s is a cornerstone of the Leeds street food scene, and has been serving Punjabi curries and snacks at Kirkgate Market since 2016. You can enjoy a tasty curry pot - the curry of the day on cumin rice - for £6.50, or the signature veggie thali for £7.95. | Yorkshire Evening Post
6. Fat Annie's
Our last pick from Kirkgate Market is Fat Annie’s, which serves American-inspired comfort food classics - and since 2020, has been completely meat-free. A great, indulgent lunch treat for veggies and meat eaters alike, you can grab a V. Frank hot dog, with ketchup, mustard and crispy onions, for £5.95. | Jonathan Gawthorpe