While you'll find a Greggs or a Costa in every corner, our city is full of some incredible independent cafes where one can enjoy an artisan coffee or a perfectly baked pastry.
There are so many, that for this list, we've had to narrow it down to the 15 top-ranked cafes on TripAdvisor.
Here are the 15 best independent cafes in Leeds and what reviewers had to say about them:
🗞️ Love Leeds?
You’ll love our daily newsletter… delivered free every day.
Each edition brings all of:
🔵 The latest news,
⚽️ Sport,
🍸 Lifestyle
🎭 What’s on,
🟡 And so much more.
Click/Tap the link and register to get it sent to your inbox
7. The Station House Cafe & Bistro - 5/5 based on 304 reviews
One person said about this Garforth cafe: "Gorgeous tasty food that comes out piping hot. All food was excellent quality. The service from the waitresses was impeccable, very attentive but not too much." | Google
8. Kofi & Co - 4.5/5 based on 194 reviews
One reviewer said: "An absolutely lovely cafe which we loved so much we visited twice during our stay near Wetherby. On both occasions it was super busy but the staff were efficient and we were seated in no time. The food was very tasty and the staff were friendly and fab. Would highly recommend a visit." | Shamima via Google
9. North Street Deli - 4.5/5 based on 285 reviews
One person said: "I've been coming here for years. Mostly have their full English breakfast, which has never disappointed me. One of my other go-to favourites on the run is their bacon butties , they ALWAYS hit the spot. Can highly recommend you try them out & support local." | Archive
10. Gray's - 5/5 based on 83 reviews
One person said about this Rothwell cafe: "Recently had Afternoon tea with friends, spent couple of hours beautiful food as always Staff always go over and above, nothing was too much trouble refill of both tea and coffee during our afternoon. Coffee wonderful." | James Hardisty
11. Mondo Kitchen & Coffee House - 5/5 based on 70 reviews
One person wrote about this cafe in Otley: "We have been for breakfast a few times and we love it! The staff are fantastic, really welcoming and always make the experience lovely. The food and coffees are delicious too!" | Malcolm Hinton via Google
12. Just Grand! Vintage Tearoom - 4.5/5 based on 991 reviews
One person said: "What a lovely find. Went here with my sister for a sumptuous afternoon tea. The staff were so lovely and helpful and the food was delicious. The setting was just up my street design wise and I'd love to go again." | Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World