Leeds has welcomed plenty of new places to eat and drink so far this year, with major franchises and new independents opening across the city.
Some have taken over long-standing venues, while others have brought new concepts and cuisines to areas across Leeds and beyond.
We've rounded up 13 of the restaurants and food spots that have opened their doors in Leeds during 2026.
7. Pho - Boar Lane
The Vietnamese restaurant moved from Trinity Kitchen to open its first full Leeds restaurant in September. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks
8. Chatang - Merrion Centre
This new East Asian grab-and-go spot specialising in customisable bubble tea and malatang opened at the Merrion Centre in May. | Chatang/Google
9. The City Taproom - Sovereign Street
Kirkstall Brewery rebranded the former North Taproom on Sovereign Street earlier this year, launching the new City Taproom in April. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks
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10. Caffeine Addict - Swinegate
The Headingley coffee brand opened its second Leeds site in the city centre, with a laboratory-inspired concept and speciality coffee. | Caffeine Addict Leeds City/Google
11. Silver's Bakehouse - Farsley
Chris Riley launched the offshoot of his popular Silver's Deli earlier this year, with the Farsley bakehouse bringing focaccia pizza, sausage rolls, cookies and other baked goods to Town Street. | Yorskhire Evening Post Photo: Gerard Binks
12. Nyla's - Chapel Allerton
Nyla’s opened its second Leeds venue on Stainbeck Lane in Chapel Allerton back in April. | Yorkshire Evening Post Photo: James Hardisty