“Do you like coffee? Only with my oxygen.” I do believe that in another life I would have been best friends with Lorelai Gilmore as we both share a big love for all things caffeinated. And whilst I love myself a Starbucks - Venti Caramel Macchiato FYI - I also love to support local eateries, especially independently owned cafes that offer good coffee and delicious treats.
So below you will find a list I have compiled of some of the best Independently Owned Cafes in Yorkshire..
Number One // The Leeds Deli (Roundhay)
The Leeds Deli was opened my husband and wife team, Nick and Tory, last year and has become a success for many reasons. They offer fresh bread, pastries, bagels, focaccia and artisan pizzas. There are so many delicious treats on offer that you will have a hard time deciding where to start. You can either eat outside on their lovely terrace or get your goodies to take out and head to Roundhay Park to sit and eat whilst you watch the world go by.
Number Two // The Sprouted Kitchen (Bedale)
Another husband and wife, Luke and Lucy, are behind the lovely The Spouted Kitchen. They champion healthy produce and delicious flavours and their menu certainly delivers this. They have few tables outside which make the perfect spot to enjoy a lovely lunch in the sunshine.
Number Three // Kofi & Co. (Wetherby)
Kofi & Co. specialise in coffee and have their own unique blend made specially for them and I can confirm it doesn’t disappoint. They are passionate about supporting local producers and so their menu is based around championing Yorkshire ingredients but with their own spin on the classics.
Number Four // Flori (York)
A relatively new bakery in the heart of York they have recently closed and reopened due to the high demand. They began as take out only and their reputation for delicious hand crafted pastries had people queuing down the street. But, trust me, it is worth the wait. Everyday they offer different flavour combinations to try which I love as it encourages me to try something different. Be sure to get there early to avoid the queue!
Number Five // Brew & Brownie (York)
Another independent cafe in York is Brew & Brownie and, as the name suggests, they offer delicious coffees and brownies. However, I can highly recommend the pancakes but be warned the portions are generous so come hungry.
Number Six // The Curious Table (Easingwold)
The Curious Coffee Company have a couple of locations across Yorkshire, however, my favourite is the Curious Table in Easingwold. Another cafe that specialises in coffees, however they are also known for their delicious brownies. Every coffee comes with a little square of their signature brownies, but trust me, that won’t be enough you definitely need to be ordering a full size one on the side.
Number Seven // Cortado (Harrogate)
Cortado has recently opened in Harrogate and is a community based, sustainable coffee shop. They focus on bringing high-quality coffee to the local residents of Harrogate. They are very conscious of the environment and being sustainable having produced a coffee shop that focuses on using natural products. They are also dog friendly which is massive plus too!
Number Eight // Sift Otley Coffeeshop (Otley)
Sift is a completely vegetarian cafe and bakery based in the beautiful market town of Otley. Not only is this cafe unbelievably cute (and Instagram-able) their cakes are delicious. They have a mix of classic and contemporary flavours and you will want to try them all.
Number Nine // Southside Coffee House (Northallerton)
The market town of Northallerton is full of many hidden gems, one of which being Southside Coffee House. They only opened very recently but they have taken the town by storm. They pride themselves on being “sustainably grown, responsibly sourced, locally roasted and expertly crafted”. A special mention of their chocolate flat whites which are a delicious twist on a classic.
Number Ten // The Yorkshire Deli (Leeds)
Leeds is a vibrant city full of delicious places to eat, however if I had to choose one for excellent coffee and delicious cake it would be The Yorkshire Deli. It can be found in Victoria Gate which makes it the perfect mid-shop pit stop.
If you haven’t read my post on My Top 10 Short Walks in Yorkshire then it might be worth taking a look as lots of the cafes I recommend below can be found nearby to some of those walks. A perfect opportunity to burn off some calories before treating yourself to a coffee and a slice of cake.
Let me know below where I should try next..
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