Best of Leeds Lunch Spots
April 2026
Green Room
Voted one of the best roof terraces in the country, this popular sun trap is a great spot to grab a midday bite. The menu boasts nutritious and delicious dishes and the recently launch ‘Bali Bowls’ are ideal for a lunch time treat. Inspired by tropical travels, the ‘bali bowl’ is filled with rainbow slaw, mixed rice, sweet potatoes, avocado, and topped with a tahini dressing. You can add a protein kick with a choice of chicken, halloumi or tofu to add.
You can also grab naked Mexican burrito bowls, breakfast bagels and Moroccan Kofta wraps to enjoy on the sun trap terrace.
- 36 Wellington St, LS1 2DE
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Rola Wala
Indian Street Food favourite, Rola Wala, have been a staple of Leeds Trinity Kitchen for years now. Best known for their epic naan rolls and colourful salad bowls, you can personalise with your choice of proteins such as their famous Rola Chicken Tikka and Nagaland Lamb. Recently they’ve been taking things to the next level with a foot-long naan roll and tikka tacos, If you need a quick but filling lunch on the go this is the place for you. The food is vibrant, healthy and packed full of flavour the perfect combination for lunch.
- Trinity Kitchen, 27 Albion St, LS1 5AT
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Bundobust
Vegetarians and vegans in Leeds are likely to be aware of the culinary masterminds at Bundobust. Widely known as a game changing part of the Leeds independent food scene, Bundobust has widely become one of the best places to eat in Leeds for lunch. The lunch time offer is two dishes for £9, giving you the chance to try a couple of options as the menu is packed with delicious Indian street food.
The paneer tikka with mushrooms is a must-try delite, the bhaji butty a staple that never gets old. The layers of samosa pastry with chickpea, potato, onion, sev, and chilli sauce is a thing of wonder, we’ll leave it there but we could talk for hours about how great this menu is.
- 6 Mill Hill, LS1 5DQ
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Meat:Stack
Arriving in Leeds last year after huge success in Newcastle, Meat:Stack are quickly becoming known as the best smash burger in the city. The mighty cheeseburger: patties piled high between layers of gooey cheese cascading down either side; sauces oozing escaping between every bite; light, fluffy buns sandwiching one America’s finest together.
Located just opposite Leeds train station, the relaxing dining spot is ideal to grab a bite at lunch time. You will leave in a bit of a food coma, but sometimes that is just what you need
- 3 Bishopgate St, LS1 5DY
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Kirkgate Market
Whenever the question ‘where shall we go for lunch?’ is asked in Leeds, someone is bound to say Kirkgate Market. Inside the maze of market stalls, there’s plenty of hidden gems waiting to be uncovered and whether you fancy a vegan hot dog, authentic noodles or a huge slice of pizza, the range is really remarkable.
A few to shout out would be Bahn & Me – Vietnamese-inspired dishes like ramen or bao buns which are the perfect winter warmer lunch. Leeds legends at Manjit’s Kitchen serve up delicious paneer wraps and bahji burgers with meal deals for under a tenner. Fat Annie’s is fully vegan but doesn’t falter in taste, offering fully loaded fries, hot dogs and burgers wit next specials every month.
- Vicar Lane, LS2 7HY
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POCO
With three sites across Leeds and one right in the heart of the city centre, POCO offers authentic Sicilian street food perfect for a lunch time snack. Think spicy Calabrian ‘Nduja sausage with roast peppers and mozzarella, pear and gorgonzola or even ham and potatoes (and by potatoes, we mean mini fries) across huge oblong slices of pizza; with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options to try.
Known around town for serving unreal arancini balls, the hatch style eatery was made for on the go lunches.
- Lands Lane, LS1 6LB
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Doner Summer
Doner Summer is a vegan fast food and drink offering inspired by the street food of Berlin. You can expect plant-based kebabs, vegan fried chick’n, and loaded fries all packed full of flavour and ready to leave you wanting more. Born and raised right here in Leeds, the popular vegan spot has a constant stream of specials and collaborations to keep the menu exciting. Whether you’re fully vegan or dipping your toes into the plant-based world, the flavours in these burgers and kebabs will leave you wanting more.
Whatever you decide to eat, wash it down with one of the lovely vegan beers. Because you can have one at lunch time can’t you?
- 10-12 Call Ln, Leeds LS1 6DN
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Falafel Guys
Tucked down on Granary Wharf on the side of the canal is one of Leeds’ hidden gems. Starting as a food truck out on Briggate to this permanent spot in SALT, Falafel guys are serving up chunky grilled halloumi fries, well flavoured (and beautifully presented) bowls of hummus, falafels and chicken shawarma.
There’s two main options to choose from: a wrap or a salad bowl, then you can select your combination of fillings, including three different types of hummus: original, charcoal and beetroot. You can also grab chicken wings drenched in sticky sauce, halloumi fries, or dipping posts on hummus. Another veggie spot, Falafel Guys is ideal for lunch time with the office gang, you might even catch a few rays by the waterside.
- Candle House, Granary Wharf, Leeds LS1 4GJ
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Little Bao boy
How can we talk about the best lunch spots and not mention the little bao counter tucker in North Brew Taps, Little Bao Boy. The Panko Aubergine, made from a vegan buttermilk mix with sesame crumbs, sriracha sauce, iceberg lettuce and spring onion is a stand-out on the menu for us. One bao is only £5 or you can grab 2 for £8, making it a very affordable lunch much better than your average meal deal. Little Bao Boy are always pulling it out of the bag with new specials and you can even grab gyoza, oyster mushrooms and cucumber salads to go on the side.
- Sovereign Square, Sovereign St, Leeds LS1 4BA
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House of Fu
The House of Fu concept then began life in 2014 as a pop-up at Belgrave Music Hall and it went on to win ‘Best of the Best’ at that year’s British Street food awards.
The pop-up went on to appear at various venues and music festivals as the team looked to develop the concept with inspirational trips to New York, Tokyo, Portland and Los Angeles.
This is THE place to get your ramen fix, our advice is to start with the Original Fu Ramen and work your way down the menu.
- 15-19 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU
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Bruschetta
One of our latest lunch finds was Bruschetta, in the gorgeous Corn Exchange.
To start with the coffee is next level, but we’re here to talk lunch so we’d definitely recommend you try the bagels, the margarita toast is also a highlight, with its cheesy melty goodness.
These guys specialise in locally sourced ingredients with a French flare, and in such a historic location, you should add it to your places-to-lunch list.
- Corn Exchange, The Concourse, Call Ln, Leeds LS1 7BR
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Things in Bread
Last but by no means least, the sandwich ship with queues round the block every single day – Things in Bread. From the masterminds behind Doh’hut they’ve brought new life to the Leeds sarnie scene with their signature Shokupan milk loaf is specifically designed to create the perfect sandwich: crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside and satisfyingly square. The menu ranges from a classic BLT to a gorgeous egg and cress with new specials added all the time that will keep you rushing back.
There’s an £8 meal deal every day which includes your sandwich, crisps and a drink. We will warn you, you need to get down early because they often run out of bread before 2pm!
- 15 Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 5EL
