Street food comes in many forms, from permanent market traders and independent cafés to rotating pop-ups and restaurants inspired by the world's most famous food markets.
As part of week five of the Yorkshire Evening Post's Leeds Summer Served campaign, celebrating the city's street food scene, here are 15 of the best places to grab an informal bite in Leeds.
Street food is also taking centre stage this weekend as the inaugural Leeds Street Feast arrives at Millennium Square with vendors serving everything from Mexican and Venezuelan dishes to Thai food, bao buns and barbecue.
1. Manjit's Kitchen, Kirkgate Market.
One of Leeds' original street food success stories, Manjit's Kitchen started on the festival circuit before becoming a Market Kitchen favourite, serving Punjabi-inspired street food. | Iconic Media Photo: Gerard Binks
2. Delhi Wala Food
Inspired by the bustling streets of Delhi, this popular city centre restaurant specialises in authentic Indian street food including chaat, wraps and curries. | Iconic Media Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
3. Fat Annie's
Began as a street food trader before opening its permanent Market Kitchen home, famous for loaded burgers and dirty fries. | Iconic Media
4. Rola Wala
A permanent fixture at Trinity Kitchen, Rola Wala served Indian street food wraps, bowls and salads inspired by the flavours of Kolkata. | Iconic Media
5. Birria Bandits
Birria Bandits serves authentic Mexican-inspired tacos filled with slow-cooked beef brisket, chicken or smoked cauliflower. The award-winning trader is a regular at Trinity Kitchen, Peddler Market and this weekend's Leeds Street Feast. | Iconic Media Photo: James Hardisty
6. Bundobust
One of Leeds' defining street food restaurants, specialising in Indian vegetarian dishes inspired by the food stalls of Gujarat. Was crowned Leeds' best street food restaurant at the 2026 Oliver Awards. | Iconic Media Photo: Gerard Binks