This week, we’re taking a look at how 12 popular cafes and coffee shops in Leeds fared during their most recent inspection by the Food Standards Agency.
Food hygiene ratings are awarded by the Food Standards Agency following inspections of restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways and other food businesses.
Ratings range from zero to five, with a score of five meaning hygiene standards are considered "very good". A rating of one means "major improvement is necessary".
1. La Bottega Milanese (5 - Very Good)
La Bottega Milanese on Bond Court was inspected on February 26, 2025. The café on Park Square was inspected on August 4, 2025. | La Bottega Milanese
2. Kapow Coffee (5 - Very Good)
Kapow Coffee in Thornton's Arcade was inspected on July 1, 2026. Its sister venue on The Calls was inspected the same day. | YEP
3. Miles & Co Coffee (4 - Good)
Located inside Koncept Studio, Miles & Co was inspected on March 11, 2026.. | Google
4. 200 Degrees Coffee Shop (5 - Very Good)
200 Degrees on Bond Street was inspected on March 16, 2022. | Google Street View
5. The Union Coffee House (5 - Very Good)
The Union Coffee House was inspected on March 22, 2022. | YEP Photo: Simon Hulme
6. Coffee on The Crescent (5 - Very Good)
This Woodhouse café was inspected on November 18, 2025. | Google