Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Leeds, United Kingdom

Tracys Place - Tracys Place by sharki

sharki — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:20:55 +0000

Review by sharki

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0113 2751152

A family run shop, serving traditional English battered fish and chips as well as the usual favourates including sausages, mushy peas, fish cakes and pies

Situated on the corner of Woodside Avenue and the busy Kirstall Road, this local fish and chip shop in my opinion serves some of the finest fish and chip takeaway food in Leeds at a reasonable and respectable price.
In addition to the traditional offers, there is also a takeaway breakfast and lunchtime menu.

Open throughout the week until nine o'clock and only until two o'clock on saturday (closed on sunday).

This place is really convenient if you live in Burley or Kirkstall and are craving a takeaway or just a small portion of chips.

A family run shop, serving traditional English battered fish and chips as well as the usual favourates including sausages, mushy peas, fish cakes and pies

Situated on the corner of Woodside Avenue and the busy Kirstall Road, this local fish and chip shop in my opinion serves some of the finest fish and chip takeaway food in Leeds at a reasonable and respectable price.
In addition to the traditional offers, there is also a takeaway breakfast and lunchtime menu.

Open throughout the week until nine o'clock and only until two o'clock on saturday (closed on sunday).

This place is really convenient if you live in Burley or Kirkstall and are craving a takeaway or just a small portion of chips.

Aldi - Cheap meat by ilovemyfood

ilovemyfood — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:32:52 +0000

Review by ilovemyfood

Rating: 4.00

Website: http://www.aldi.com

Tags: bargain, groceries, frozen foods

What a great store. Loads of variety but don't expect big name brands. Their special offers on electrical items are usually much cheaper than the big stores. My real reason for going there is the variety and value of their cooked meats but there is so much that's cheaper that I always buy much more than just meat. What you would usually buy as a treat can be an every week thing from Aldi (duck for only Â£3.69). And don't think that it will taste cheap, it's good quality food. Easily as good as Mark and Spencer. My son actually waits for me to get back to help unpack bags to see what goodies I've bought.
The shop is clean and tidy and the staff are friendly and helpful. Parking isn't usually a problem but I shop late afternoon so it may be different on a weekend with B and Q being next doorWhat a great store. Loads of variety but don't expect big name brands. Their special offers on electrical items are usually much cheaper than the big stores. My real reason for going there is the variety and value of their cooked meats but there is so much that's cheaper that I always buy much more than just meat. What you would usually buy as a treat can be an every week thing from Aldi (duck for only Â£3.69). And don't think that it will taste cheap, it's good quality food. Easily as good as Mark and Spencer. My son actually waits for me to get back to help unpack bags to see what goodies I've bought.
The shop is clean and tidy and the staff are friendly and helpful. Parking isn't usually a problem but I shop late afternoon so it may be different on a weekend with B and Q being next door

Iceland.co.uk - Good if you like frozen food by andylson

andylson — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:31:24 +0000

Review by andylson

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 0113 231 9654

Website: http://www.iceland.co.uk

Tags: delivery service, deli counter, frozen foods

It's a decent enough venue given that the parking is large and free, and the shop itself is large and clean.

Obviously, the vast majority of the food Iceland sells is frozen so you really do have to like frozen food- their choice of fresh is a bit rubbish really, and somewhat overpriced compared to Netto next door.

I find that some of their foods are overly greasy when cooked and very salty. I would say that their food is OK for a cheap treat but I don't think anyone should live off it! I would struggle to do a week's shop here for sure.

That said it is a great place to nip in and get a few bits and bobs, or fill up your freezer.It's a decent enough venue given that the parking is large and free, and the shop itself is large and clean.

Obviously, the vast majority of the food Iceland sells is frozen so you really do have to like frozen food- their choice of fresh is a bit rubbish really, and somewhat overpriced compared to Netto next door.

I find that some of their foods are overly greasy when cooked and very salty. I would say that their food is OK for a cheap treat but I don't think anyone should live off it! I would struggle to do a week's shop here for sure.

That said it is a great place to nip in and get a few bits and bobs, or fill up your freezer.

Thai Cottage - Quick, cheap, tasty by mrhappy

mrhappy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:28:37 +0000

Review by mrhappy

Rating: 5.00Tucked away between the town hall and LGI, Thai Cottage is a real treat for food lovers. It's a cafe-style thai restaurant, cheap and cheerful but with delicious food and great prices.

Early evenings are the best time to go, they offer a deal where you get a starter and main (chosen from basically the whole menu) for about Â£7.50.

Vegetarian friendly as well, the meat can be replaced with tofu for no extra charge (vegans will be out of luck as thai food relies on fish sauce).

The very friendly and efficient staff get the food to you very quickly, and there's always enough to make you groan if you polish off the lotTucked away between the town hall and LGI, Thai Cottage is a real treat for food lovers. It's a cafe-style thai restaurant, cheap and cheerful but with delicious food and great prices.

Early evenings are the best time to go, they offer a deal where you get a starter and main (chosen from basically the whole menu) for about Â£7.50.

Vegetarian friendly as well, the meat can be replaced with tofu for no extra charge (vegans will be out of luck as thai food relies on fish sauce).

The very friendly and efficient staff get the food to you very quickly, and there's always enough to make you groan if you polish off the lot

Salt's Delicatessen - The best sandwiches in Leeds by mrhappy

mrhappy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:50:16 +0000

Review by mrhappy

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0113 243 2323

Website: http://www.saltsdeli.co.uk/

Tags: cosy, quick bite, cultured

Delicious hot and cold food, reasonably priced but the quality is priceless!

They have a range of sandwiches pre-prepared, or can make up a special order with no hassle (prefer it on ciabatta rather than granary? No mayo? No problem!). The goat's cheese and rocket with pine nuts is exquisite, featuring almost a whole goat's cheese per sandwich.

The hot food and salads are also to die for, and change every day so it's hard to get bored. Soup and bread is delicious and filling when winter draws in.

They also stock a wide range of wines, oils, tapas, meats and cheeses to stock up your cupboards at home. But why bother when this hidden gem is only 2 minutes away from the train station?Delicious hot and cold food, reasonably priced but the quality is priceless!

They have a range of sandwiches pre-prepared, or can make up a special order with no hassle (prefer it on ciabatta rather than granary? No mayo? No problem!). The goat's cheese and rocket with pine nuts is exquisite, featuring almost a whole goat's cheese per sandwich.

The hot food and salads are also to die for, and change every day so it's hard to get bored. Soup and bread is delicious and filling when winter draws in.

They also stock a wide range of wines, oils, tapas, meats and cheeses to stock up your cupboards at home. But why bother when this hidden gem is only 2 minutes away from the train station?

Morrisons - Not keen by andylson

andylson — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:25:03 +0000

Review by andylson

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 0113 242 2575

Website: http://www.morrisons.plc.uk

Tags: delivery service, atm / cash machine, newspapers / magazines

Personally I am not keen on this Morrisons. It is far too small and busy and very, very outdated (it's like the 70s...). Parking is ridiculous - you have to spend a minimum of Â£10 just to park there, if you nip in for milk & bread you have to make it up to a tenner just to get out of the car park - this is not acceptable when you can park for free for as long as you like at the Morrisons on Kirkstall road (there is a 30 minute max stay for a Â£10 spend so you are not only buying stuff you don't really need you have to rush too!!)

The offers are always off the shelves as it is the closest supermarket to the student area so if you want an item and it happens to be on BOGOF you can't buy it.

The staff are fairly rude and the lack of space means everyone walks into everyone.

Avoid it if you can.Personally I am not keen on this Morrisons. It is far too small and busy and very, very outdated (it's like the 70s...). Parking is ridiculous - you have to spend a minimum of Â£10 just to park there, if you nip in for milk & bread you have to make it up to a tenner just to get out of the car park - this is not acceptable when you can park for free for as long as you like at the Morrisons on Kirkstall road (there is a 30 minute max stay for a Â£10 spend so you are not only buying stuff you don't really need you have to rush too!!)

The offers are always off the shelves as it is the closest supermarket to the student area so if you want an item and it happens to be on BOGOF you can't buy it.

The staff are fairly rude and the lack of space means everyone walks into everyone.

Avoid it if you can.

Abu Bakar Supermarket - Handy by badabing_08

badabing_08 — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:32:05 +0000

Review by badabing_08

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 0113 289 9152

Tags: atm / cash machine

Abu Bakar is located just next to the estate agents I rent my house from so it has proved useful to me many times. They have a wide selection of produce available and the service is always very quick and the staff are nice and friendly. The prices are all quite good as well. This isn't the kind of supermarket I would do my weekly shopping at but if i am passing by and need some bits and bats I will alawys pop in get a few thigs.

For me though the best thing about Abu Bakar Supermarket is the wide selection of Rubicon drinks the have it is the only place I have found that sells GuanaBanana the best flavour so try it.Abu Bakar is located just next to the estate agents I rent my house from so it has proved useful to me many times. They have a wide selection of produce available and the service is always very quick and the staff are nice and friendly. The prices are all quite good as well. This isn't the kind of supermarket I would do my weekly shopping at but if i am passing by and need some bits and bats I will alawys pop in get a few thigs.

For me though the best thing about Abu Bakar Supermarket is the wide selection of Rubicon drinks the have it is the only place I have found that sells GuanaBanana the best flavour so try it.

Burley Snax - Cheap and Cheerful by Wonderous

Wonderous — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:28:13 +0000

Review by Wonderous

Rating: 3.00Not as good since it changed hands last year but okay for some quick lunchtime grub. Foods okay and the service is good.Not as good since it changed hands last year but okay for some quick lunchtime grub. Foods okay and the service is good.

Domino's Pizza - Pricey by lilmiss1982

lilmiss1982 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:16:36 +0000

Review by lilmiss1982

Rating: 2.00I'm a massive fan of pizza and Domino pizza's don't disappoint in the taste and flavour stakes with pizza's like the wonderful Texas BBQ and even better is the fact you can build your own from scratch which is a fab idea. One problem is they don't deliver in my area which means a trek in the car to sample they wonderful delights and they are also rather pricey so it maybe be better to call up your local takeaway and get a pizza delivered for half the price and save domino for a really special treat and keep an eye for there special offers.I'm a massive fan of pizza and Domino pizza's don't disappoint in the taste and flavour stakes with pizza's like the wonderful Texas BBQ and even better is the fact you can build your own from scratch which is a fab idea. One problem is they don't deliver in my area which means a trek in the car to sample they wonderful delights and they are also rather pricey so it maybe be better to call up your local takeaway and get a pizza delivered for half the price and save domino for a really special treat and keep an eye for there special offers.