'Can’t beat their coffee': 13 of the best coffee shops in Leeds picked by YEP readers

October 1 is International Coffee Day ☕

Leeds is home to plenty of independent coffee shops, from neighbourhood cafes to city-centre spots serving up speciality brews and homemade treats.

We asked YEP readers on Facebook to tell us which local coffee shop they think is the best - and the response was wide-ranging, with over 120 comments.

Here are 13 of the best coffee shops in Leeds, according to YEP readers.

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