Business Brunch: 7 Premier Brunch Destinations in Leeds

Business Brunch: 7 Premier Brunch Destinations in Leeds

Business Brunch: 7 Premier Brunch Destinations in Leeds
29th August 2023

Leeds  is a cosmopolitan city in West Yorkshire that sees thousands of business travellers come and go each year. This city is renowned for having one of the best food and drink scenes in UK, so it’s no surprise that brunching is very popular here. When on a business trip to Leeds, why not take your meeting out of the office and have it over brunch? Here are seven of the more premier and unique restaurants and cafes in the city that make for a productive and delicious business brunch in Leeds.  

 

FINT 

73 Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BR

 

Coming in at number one is FINT, a modern restaurant located on Great George Street in the centre of Leeds which serves authentic Scandinavian cuisine. FINT is the ideal destination for a business brunch in Leeds as they provide an all-day dining experience. The combination of great tasting food with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere is a guaranteed winner with colleagues or clients. FINT features a chic, woody interior and the tranquil feel allow conversations to flow naturally, perfect for a Leeds business brunch. FINT has built a good reputation through its authentic, healthy Scandinavian dishes such as Nordic Gnocchi and quality service which makes the experience more personal. This is one of the top brunch destinations in Leeds, but keep in mind it doesn’t open on Tuesdays.  

 

The Lost and Found

3 Albion Place, Leeds, LS1 6JL

 

Next, Lost and Found is a stylish restaurant in the heart of Leeds city centre on Greek Street. This destination is a great place to have a business brunch in Leeds! If you’re looking to have a productive meeting whilst indulging in some tasty dishes, this is the place to go as the menu is varied with plenty to choose from. Customers are continually impressed by Lost and Found’s grand design, with Victorian-style interior and décor making this a classy brunching experience. With a great range of cocktails and delicious dishes like the smoked salmon waffle or green shakshuka, Lost and Found is a popular place among both vegetarians and meat eaters to have brunch in Leeds.  

 

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant Leeds

67 Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6HW

 

Making the top three is The Botanist Bar & Restaurant  located on Boar Lane near to the Victoria Quarter. Their menu is full of exclusive dishes and complements the relaxed ambience perfectly. As brunch destinations in Leeds go, The Botanist is a great aesthetic option: enchanting natural décor and a floral theme is now synonymous with The Botanist brand. If you fancy a drink whilst on your Leeds business brunch, they have a great range of classic cocktails with a twist like their garden mojito, as well as their signature options like a lilipad martini. The menu has plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options so anyone can enjoy dining here.  

 

House of Koko

62 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS7 4LA

 

House of Koko  is an independent café that has become cherished over recent years and is an ideal destination for a Leeds business brunch. It is located on 62 Harrogate Road in Leeds and is open all throughout the week. House of Koko takes fourth spot on this list because of the café’s authenticity and good tasting food. In fact, on their website it reads… ‘Brunch culture is the only language we all speak and it’s one we’ve tried to perfect at Koko’. Their brunch menu is immensely popular as options like the Hot Honey Hash and Bánh , a pork-based dish, mean customers leave satisfied and eager to return which is supported by their consistent positive reviews. The House of Koko is also quite intimate as it creates a welcoming and cosy atmosphere which allows for a peaceful and productive business brunch in Leeds 

 

Wapentake

92 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ

 

Situated at 92 Kirgate Leeds is  Wapentake a vintage Yorkshire café, bar and sweet treat bakery that makes you forget about mainstream brunching, they even state online that ‘brunch is our big thing’. Open every day other than Monday and Tuesday, Wapentake is one of the more distinctive and true Yorkshire brunch destinations in Leeds. They serve everything from tea and coffee to spirits and local cask ales during their fantastic brunch service. Wapentake love to source their produce locally meaning meats, fish and vegetables all come from farms and butchers nearby reinforcing why they are so popular because of their support for local businesses. This destination is perfect for a business brunch in Leeds due to its serving of delicious traditional Yorkshire food including their renowned Sunday roast, great veggies options, and array of beverages. 

 

Banyan Bar & Kitchen 

2 City Square, Leeds, LS1 2ES

 

Banyan Bar & Kitchen is located on the City Square in central Leeds. If youre on a business trip to the city and find yourself searching for a place to hold a casual meeting over some comfort food, Banyan Bar & Kitchen is the place for you. The tasty menu features dishes like the alpine chicken schnitzel and rustic ciabatta steak melt that continue to make their mark on customers. For your next  business brunch in Leeds, Banyan Bar & Kitchen ticks all the boxes when it comes to fun, and upbeat brunching experiences. Boasting a seasonal terrace, this destination is ideal for a summer business brunch to make the most of the long, warm evenings. 

 

Residence 74 Cafe & Bar (Cookridge)

74 Otley Old Road, Leeds, LS16 6LQ

 

Rounding us off at number seven is  Residence 74 Café & Bar, a great brunch spot on Otley Old Road in Cookridge, an 18-minute drive from Leeds city centre. Despite being outside the main hub of the city, hotspot this restaurant ranks well online with consistent good reviews and many satisfied customers. Residence 74 Café & Bar does the basics very well: they have got the classic full-English down to a T and offer a mouth-watering range of pancake toppings. Their motto #eatwhatmakesyouHAPPY encompasses what the restaurant is all about good food for the soul that brings customers back again and again. With ambient lighting and a rustic interior, if your  business brunch in Leeds  calls for a more casual dining experience, consider heading over to Cookridge. 

 

There are many places to choose from when it comes to brunch destinations in Leeds, but our handpicked list all offer high-quality service, great tasting food, varied menus, and distinctive atmospheres. If you want to find out more about this thriving city, check out our blogs on the top 4 serviced apartments in Leeds and the 6 best restaurants for a successful business dinner. Check out our range of serviced apartments in Leeds and contact us if you have any queries or questions.   


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