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. placeholder image
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

Best of Leeds: 11 brilliant affordable lunch spots to try in Leeds city centre

There is no shortage of brilliant lunch spots in Leeds, but with prices going up across the board, it can get expensive.

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.

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