That bright yellow signage is a beacon for coffee lovers in Leeds, but over the past 15 years Laynes has become as well known for their breakfast and brunch offering as their coffee, which has stood the test of time. They’ve stuck with Square Mile brewed on a Synesso MVP Hydra for their espresso based drinks, but there’s always fun things flowing on filter and in the guest hoppers.
With such an ideal location, it’s no surprise that Laynes is always booming (especially at commuter rush hour!), but there’s bags of seating, including a basement downstairs and some fenced off on-street seating. Thankfully you can also book a table and Layne’s now open into the evening serving a great range of wines, local beers and coffee cocktails.
More coffee shops in Leeds
North Star
One of our long-time favourite roasters is also a Leeds institution. North Star started out as a microroastery but now run a massive roastery operation and multiple sites across Leeds’ city centre.
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North Star Coffee Shop & General Store (The Docks)
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Unit 32 The Boulevard, Leeds LS10 1PZ
Stage Coffee
Stage Coffee occupies a sunny corner of Leeds just behind the historic Leeds Town Hall, galleries and library. Their specialty brew bar rotates through a range of fantastic producers and coffee roasters, available on espresso or filter.
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Stage Coffee
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41 Great George St, Leeds, LS1 3BB