The Loveliest Tea Rooms And Coffee Shops In Leeds, England

Going into Mrs Atha’s you know a lot of love and attention has gone into every single detail. From the cosy interior to the vintage teaspoon that comes with your coffee, everything has been lovingly hand-selected. Mrs Atha’s serves some of the best homemade cakes, locally sourced coffees and speciality teas in town. Priding themselves on being independently family-run, the cafe has an interest in sourcing produce from suppliers with a traceable provenance. So, you can enjoy your coffee knowing it’s organic and fair-trade. Located close to the corn exchange, this is the perfect stop for any trip to town. However, it gets busy around lunchtime so avoid peak times for the perfect relaxing experience.

Outlaws is serving up some of the best local produce in Leeds, with their own espresso blend from local microbrewery North Star. North Star are the first coffee producers in Leeds dedicated to producing high quality coffees from around the world. They only provide to the very best coffee shops in Leeds. The espresso in Outlaws is worth the visit itself. If coffee isn’t really your thing then they have a great selection of speciality teas, from the classic breakfast to a China Pai Mu Tan White. The cafe/bar is incredibly cosy and has a lovely inviting atmosphere as well as a selection of board games to keep you entertained for hours. Alternatively, bring your laptop or a book as this is the perfect place to read/study or just relax on the comfy sofas in peace. They also host local art exhibitions and music events so it’s worth checking if anything is on before you visit.

Opening in The Light shopping centre in 2011, La Bottega Milanese became the first late-night espresso bar in the north. It quickly achieved national recognition and commendation from national publications such as Grazia and Jamie Oliver Magazine. They are fanatical about coffee as only Italians can be and also serve Italian patisserie to accompany the espresso. The latte is truly outstanding and presented so beautifully you almost don’t want to drink it. As their aim is to unite Yorkshire with Milan they source produce from both places so you know you’re getting great quality, either locally or sourced from Milan. Head here in the evening time to enjoy an authentic Italian coffee and patisserie for dessert after a meal out or a day out in town.

Located close to the train station, Laynes Espresso should become part of the daily routine for any commuter. They are so dedicated to their coffees they rotate the espresso and brewed coffee menus regularly. This means there is always something new and exciting to try. Their food menu is small but there’s something nice about that – you know that coffee is the main priority. The sandwiches, breakfast selection and sweet baked treats are delicious enough to not need the variety. They do have a second cafe located on Sheaf Street which focuses more on great food. If it’s just a coffee break you’re after then Laynes is the one. You can’t miss it as the exterior is painted brilliant orange and the interior is cosy and very relaxing.