From bargain steak to amazing pastries: Here are our favourite new food spots in Leeds

With so many options on your doorstep it can be tough to know where to go for a quick lunch or a flatmate dinner in Leeds. We’re all guilty of going back to our favourite places time and time again, so here’s our top five new restaurants to break that habit…

Boojum

Best described as a Mexican Subway, Boojum does make-your-own burritos in the best way possible. 

The nachos are a perfect balance of cheesy and crispy, not too oily like some may find at other Mexican restaurants. 

Located nine minutes away from the Uni of Leeds campus and only five minutes from the Beckett City campus there’s no excuse not to stop by for a quick but filling lunch.

Flat Iron

Having opened at the end of November last year, Flat Iron have been serving up brilliant steak at affordable prices to the people of Leeds for nearly a year!

With Leeds being lucky enough to be the first place up North to welcome the restaurant, their menu features succulent steak starting at just £14.

After your complimentary popcorn to start, whether you opt for homemade beef dripping chips or crispy bone marrow garlic mash is completely up to you, either way you’re in for a treat.

And the perfect end to the meal is one of their amazing Tahitian vanilla soft serve ice creams topped with chocolate shavings. And the best part? It comes free with the meal, just trade your silver cleaver token in at the end!

Underground Bakery

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After the success of its first bakery in Otley, Underground Bakery decided to expand and opened its first city centre location on Call Lane in May.

From its mammoth pain au chocolat and staple almond croissants to its innovative cruffins (a croissant and muffin hybrid) and flavoured sourdough, there’s something for every taste.

Underground Bakery a small operation with the owners, Ashley and Marcus, being two of only three who get involved with the baking. Ashley is the pastry master, whilst Marcus is responsible for the incredible bread made using his own starter which is over 30-years-old!

Alongside the bakery’s staple rotation, weekend specials are always changing along with the cruffin flavours which vary weekly. Previous flavours include raspberry cheesecake, black forest gateau and lemon meringue among many others. With their lovely crisp, sugar coated exterior and buttery interior (plus that incredible filling), they’re the perfect pick-me-up. Plus, the bakery is currently taking requests for new flavours on a recent Instagram post.

ThatZiki

The perfect spot to re-energise on a long shopping trip, ThatZiki started serving up Greek food to weary shoppers and hungry lunch-seekers alike at their new location in Trinity Kitchen this summer.

It’s a tough choice between a gyros or a gyros box, but whatever you choose is sure to satisfy your craving for Greek grub.

The bread is pillowy, the meat juicy and the chips are perfectly seasoned.

With a menu including halloumi, pork and chicken plus a list of sauces that is sure to have you deliberating, make sure you factor in enough time on your lunch to make a decision.

Farmhouse

With its festive menu launching to the public today, now is the perfect time to book in at Farmhouse.

The menu features festive Benedict, apple strudel French toast, chocolate orange pancakes and a chicken burger complete with turkey, stuffing and pigs in blankets.

For drinks, it’s a tough choice between the peach cobbler martini or the dragonfruit and guava margarita.

So, if you’re looking for a fun Christmas meal with your flatmates before you all return home, look no further than Farmhouse’s boozy bottomless brunch served everyday from 2pm!