Leeds has no shortage of great places to grab lunch without breaking the bank.
As part of our Leeds Summer Served campaign, we’re highlighting some of the city’s best affordable lunchtime eats – from Kerala thalis and Japanese ramen to bao buns, banh mi and street food.
Whether you’re after a quick bite on your lunch break or something more filling, these are 13 of the best affordable lunch eats in Leeds.
7. Little Bao Boy
Leeds-born Little Bao Boy serves homemade bao buns and Asian-inspired street food from Sovereign Street, with meal deals from £11. | YEP Photo: Gerard Binks
8. London Street Kitchen
This Lands Lane takeaway serves up wallet-friendly street food, with lunch available from 11.30am. | London Street Kitchen
9. Akkawi
This Palestinian food truck on Albion Street is a favourite amongst city centre workers, with shawarma and falafel meal deals available for as little as £7.50. | A.R.T. Goltenboth via Google
10. Mr Mackerel
Pick up a grilled mackerel or chicken sandwich at this Kirkgate Market favourite with meals costing less than £10. | YEP
11. Manjit's Kitchen
The OG Leeds street food vendor, Manjit's Kitchen at Kirkgate Market offers delicious vegetarian wraps for less than £10. | YEP Photo: Gerard Binks
12. Fat Annie's
This Kirkgate Market veteran served meat-free hot dogs, burgers and more with prices ranging from below £5 to just under £10. | YEP Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe