Laynes Espresso in Leeds

What a great cafe! Met my daughter and my friend here for brunch. What a lovely bright and welcoming place. Menu is great and coffee is just the best.

I am so disappointed to have to write this review, but 3 months have elapsed since I emailed Laynes, in response to their request for feedback, and I have received no response from them whatsoever. So.. I like Laynes, I like the food, the Turkish eggs are good, there is choice for vegetarians and meat eaters. So far so good. I had brunch here with a friend, and when the bill arrived I didn't feel the need to scrutinise it in detail and so simply used my credit card on their proferred handheld card machine. The machine came up with "add a tip?" and so I added more than 10% and paid. Only when reading the bill afterwards did I see that Laynes had ALREADY ADDED a 10% tip. So I had paid 10% which they automatically added, and then more than 10% in addition. On a £40 or so bill, I paid more than £10 in service. The service was OK, nothing to write home about. It was not worth 25% of the bill. Honestly - I think this is a bit sneaky. If you include the service charge automatically, then please do not have the card machine display "add a tip?" or, if it has to, then ask the waitress to point this out to the hapless diner. Otherwise your customers might feel a bit 'conned' into paying twice. If you request feedback, and get it, please respond rather than ignoring your clients. A simple apology would have sufficed at that point. I am posting this in the hope that others will learn from my error.

My friends and I had lunch today at Layne's. It was our first visit and we all loved it. It was my suggestion and my friends said it was an excellent choice. I chose poached eggs on sourdough toast. My eggs were perfectly poached and I enjoyed my lunch very much. My dog Sapphy was with us and the waitress brought her water in a little dish, which Sapphy appreciated very much. Everyone was so welcoming, it was a joy to be there. I can't wait to introduce some more of my friends.

Went here for brunch with a friend. First impressions were that it was a standard coffee shop/cafe and it was a bit of a tight squeeze inside. Nice menu with good variety and choice but definitely expensive for what it was. I had the Turkish eggs which were nice but nothing special. I ordered a side of bacon which cost £4 for just two single slices. In my opinion this is very expensive and overpriced. Although we had pre booked, the service was slow. It took a while for both our drinks and food orders to be taken, and then for the products to actually arrive. The staff had an air of arrogance about them and I wasn’t overly impressed to see a 10% service charge automatically added to the bill. Overall, the food was okay but I probably wouldn’t go again

Delicious food as always, the boss is lovely, very friendly and was happy to try and remove the garlic butter from my pizza after I forgot to leave a note. The best.

Just arrived in Leeds and TA brought us here. Sunny day and Laynes was very busy. There's a seating area with table service or you can queue as we did and sit outside. Few tables and v close together so if you get someone who likes to deliver a lecture in a loud voice, as we did, then you can't really escape. The café is on the main drag down from the station so a good spot for people watching, talking of 'drag'. Probably the first time I've had a savoury Danish but a great idea and absolutely delicious. Plenty of choice for vegetarians too so we were both happy. Would definitely return, hopefully when quieter.

The food was cold barely no chocolate on the pizza I want my money back

BEST CAFE IN UK! I’ll happily report. Spent last 5min the visiting it while in Leeds. Perfect Chef lead food. Amazingly professional stall plus proper Yorkshire welcome! THIS IS HOW ITS DONE! ♥️ I’ll miss you in London x

we used to order from here every week, and the parmos were delicious and pizza really nice, it was our go to. but last few times we ordered the parmos are not nice at all and the chicken is chewy and rubbery. the chips have been undercooked and it's been a real let down. they used to do the best parmos in billingham by far ! but past few weeks have had are tastless and rubbery really disappointed

laste review due to app not working, but not as good as they used to be by far , really disappointed it was my fave takeaway place. paid from 6.90 now 8.90 for parmo as well that is nowhere near as nice as they were

One of the best kebabs we have had in a while. We would be delighted to order from here again. Thank you very much for the beautiful meal.

food never turned up after it said it's been delivered I want my money back

absolutely lovely meal..delivered on time.still hot..10/10..i will definately be ordering from express pizza again..

absolutely rottom freezing cold really thin I asked for a deep pan never order again

I have been using this place for years. I’ve never had a problem. But since new business partners have been introduced it’s not great. I ordered the same thing I always get, kebab, chips, no pitta, chilli sauce, garlic and salad. It was over an hour late, the only food that was hot was the salad! The chilli sauce was different and tasted awful. I’m hoping it was a one off, but it’s not the only bad experience I’m aware of since the changes.

food was great just toke over a hour to deliver

Didn’t even turn up, ordered 45 minutes before they closed and Ive been waiting 2 hours in total. If they couldn’t complete the order they shouldn’t have accepted it or just cancelled it. There is now no other takeaways open unless I go to a different town and pay a fortune in delivery. I will not be making an order here again and I recommend you don’t bother! Absolute joke and unacceptable!

my first complaint for this company as I've never had a problem before. Rude delivery guy, I understand he was in a rush but I let him into the flat multiple times then expected me to get from the top floor to the ground floor within a minute otherwise he'd leave it. Even the caretaker of the building said he was "arrogant and rude". Honestly it would've been quicker for him to come up to my flat than wait for me to call the elevator from the bottom floor all the way to the top floor.

All 3 of my daughters really enjoyed their food tonight, we were able to get them and absolute feast because with the 40% off offer. Will happily order again from here.

gor a regular special kebab just came in the pitta wrapped up full off grease 1 piece of shish which u couldn't eat chips and salad were the best parts won't be ordering here again definitely not for the price of kebab u would get more in a kids meal

Good food, excellent coffee and a warm welcome from this little cafe near Leeds station. They have a big range of sweet and savoury pastries as well as larger breakfasts and lunches. Not especially cheap but very nice. Friendly staff!

Always order from here, never had any issues, but tonight the food wasn’t very hot although nice enough, Creamed cabbage was missing which ruined otherwise okay meal, which was Disappointing

Why wasn't my discount applied to this order?

food not even been delivered ordered it about 2 hours ago

We ordered two pizzas. The parmo pizza was very good. However, the meat feast was unedable. For some reason it was overloaded with salt. So, after a few bites it went in the bin. We never used Espresso Pizza before, but it is needless to say we will never use it again. Nobody can afford to throw a £13 pizza in the bin.

chicken parmo was terrible, there was no cheese on it and there was an option to add topings, I wish I never bothered, the toppings were off I'm sure, salad was terrible cucumber was dry and the rest of it had turned to vinegar from being in the tub too long. garlic masked the taste so I ate some of it. The cookies were OK. Overall a solid 1 out of 10! zero effort and doesn't care about service, will not order again.

our favourite place to order from. we’ve become regulars and it’s the only place we’ll order pizza shop food from. amazing as always!!!

the donner meat was in edible its was swimming in grease we got a donner kebab and 2 donner wraps. The parmo was ok but not the best.

Unbelievably good food! Everything is exceptional

Popped in for a quick breakfast. Served very quickly food and coffee great. I had the Turkish eggs. Delicious and very filling. Flat white to follow. Great taste.

Just a few steps out from our hotel, we find this lovely place to start the weekend with the most important meal of the day. Our Full English breakfast were served quickly, as well as our coffees. The beverages were delicious and the cooked brekkies were absolutely amazing, I found mine one of the best I have had in a while. I will definitely come back if I am in Leeds.

food was cold. been there loads but this time really let it down.

Coffee is just average, nothing to shout about. Staff quite rude with an arrogant air about them. Not really a welcoming place that I’d want to go back to. Many better options around at better prices.

Food was fantastic as usual, unfortunately missed out the burger from the meal deal, but were happy to replace tonight or whenever I come next. Can't complain, fabulous food, great service. Never let down 👌

Ordered the new rap parmo an kebab meat an for some random reason it had chips in it too an I'm glad it did beat wrap iv had in ages definitely recommend best takeaway iv had in ages

Hasnt arrived unable to contact the restaurant

Parmo was abit burnt and had no taste

Stumbled across this little cafè wondering around Leeds City Centre. I have lived in Leeds for 40 years and there is so much that I haven't discovered but Laynes is a smashing find. Having a lovely cup of Yorkshire Tea at Laynes, a really lovely cafè in Leeds City Centre near Train Station.. Not the cheapest but far better than most, very cosy and wonderful food.. Staff very friendly, clean and welcoming environment, city prices, food beautiful. Try the Yorkshire Fishcake Sandwich, Battered Potato and Fish, tatare sauce, Iceberg lettuce, pea puree in a Brioche Bun I didn't have it gent next to me ordered it and looked Amazing I was jealous. I had Turkish Egg with were very nice full of flavour and I really enjoyed them.

With a name like this the coffee had better be excellent. And it is. The food is fantastic and the staff are helpful. I will be going here every time I am in Leeds.

pizza had so much grease on it it was dripping, donner meat was also very very greasy

We were seated quickly despite it being pretty busy, and our brunch was served promptly. There's a great selection of dishes and everything was delicious!

15 mins late and still not here waited over an hour and half for some drinks absolute joke

ABSOLUTE JOKE didn't even bring order

After speaking to the owner of the shop on the phone and placing the order on just eat we didnt receive our food. We then rang the owner again after 2 hours since placing the order and he said our food was 20 minutes away however no food was delivered. New Year’s Eve put on a downer because that was what we had planned on eating.

Best garlic cheese and chips in Billingham. If you want a semi cheap takeaway without the hassle of expensive service charge, go here theyre food are unreal. The parmo’s are beautiful, donnar is lovely with a tub of garlic. Only thing i’ll say is the burgers are a bit burnt sometimes but that’s all.

Cheesy chips and garlic were not in the order . Rang back but no answer so must of been closed.

Food tasted like it was warmed up wasn't the best disappointed

Order a lot of food from here. A lot. Food arrived without a heat bag pizza was cold meat and burger was cold. First complaint from 40 orders

would have been 5 stars for the food but i asked for a square pizza and got a round one. options on a menu count

I ordered a square pizza and got a round one, also it was very late but still warm.

Busy brunch/lunch spot with an interesting menu that combines European and American standards with more interesting Eastern Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern options. The acoustics means that Laynes is a noisy spot but the food is good - particularly the roast halloumi and poached eggs on a bed of wilted spinach and garlic yoghurt.

The coffee here is the best I've ever had, and I am a coffee lover who's tried a few. The vegan breakfast is exceptional, it's the only time I've ever been offered vegan bacon in a breakfast.

Excellent food, great value and perfect service and would highly recommend. My favourite pizza shop

No pinapple freezing cold and under cooked

After checking what was in the area we decided to walk in for breakfast. There was a waiting time of about 20 mins to get in and a wait ( which we were warned about) after we received our coffee to finally get our breakfast. It was worth it for sure. We would definitely come again. :)

Shame, as usually fine. Food was luke warm at best. Barely any garlic sauce in wrap. Had notification that food was on the way. 25 minutes later and 5min after delivery window I rang restaurant. I was informed it was out with the driver, what should have been a 5 minute (max) journey waited an additional 15 minutes before food arrived. I wouldn't normally make a review but this wasn't great.

Did not receive order. Restaurant was closed before delivery so did not pick up phone. I was called at 00.15 and instantly checked door, there was no car waiting & rung back numerous times with no answer.

Tremendous food, fries are nice and the parmo was excellent, one of the best ones I've had from a takeaway in a while. Burger and Donner meat were both good, the only slight let down was the chili bake, probably the one thing to avoid. I'd certainly be back though, overall a superb meal.

I ordered a square pizza but got a round one. The pizza was still warm but not hot.

The food has just been delivered, and it is amazing, the best Donner meat I have tasted for the last 5 years. Espresso please don't change your donner meat. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Went here based on reviews, decided to try our luck as walk-ins and if not, there is so much choice on offer nearby. Was a short wait outside in the rain. Basic no frills cafe seating. Popular. Adequate menu selection. Food presented well and tasted fine….just not sure why it was served warm (-0.5*). Was not checked-on after serving, with the usual ‘Is everything ok?’ and when asked for the bill noticed the auto-adding of service charge (imo -0.5*). Would I return? After I’ve tried the other brunch places in Leeds. Would I recommend? For now, no. Maybe after I’ve given them a second visit.

Food cold.very little topping on pizza worst food we have had from expresso's it is normally good

We had an hour between trains and needed a cooked breakfast. Zipped around and were served very quickly and the breakfast was fantastic. Loved th variation on the beans and flat sausage. No skins. Coffee was very tasty also.

It was late from when I ordered it but I did get a notification but was worth the wait

Food had a strange taste to it I couldn't eat it.

Delivered to the wrong house and when they finally found us freezing cold. Not on

when i bit the chicken it wasn't even cooked fully and it was horrible and it was all cold never getting again

cold food and the cheese was stuck to the top of the box

Food is amazing from here no faults ever. Unfortunately the person who had seafood pizza last night is beyond poorly today which is a shame

Lovely Dog friendly Cafe. Amazing homemade food. I had a Vegetarian breakfast which as well as homemade berlotti beans, I was asked how I liked my egg cooked. Small things make a difference. Coffee was strong and tasty. My wife had French toast and that looked delicious too. Would definitely come back for breakfast again.

Sunday breakfast - first impressions ok but tables are too close to each other. So close that you are practically involved in the conversations of those wedged in either side of you. Who it turned out were the kind of people who order halfcaf almond oatmilk mongolian lattes with a sprinkling of chameleon dust and a side of BS which I could have done without at 9.30 on a Sunday. The food was merely ok, poached eggs themselves were good although oversalted but the sourdough toast was overdone to the point it was nearly teeth breakingly hard. Coffee was good, I'd have liked another cup but getting anyone's attention was impossible so gave up and went elsewhere. It's also the kind of place who add a service charge to the bill automatically without asking...

Excellent food and good portions

First time trying this place.. Food was discusting. The lasagne was burnt and dried out ..won't be back again

Missed items and not as nice as normally

I had visited this cafe on trips to Leeds before lockdown but was not prepared for the well designed expansion, both at ground level and in the basement, that had taken place. Laynes is in an ideal location very close to the city railway station, but nicely tucked away. Great for travellers arriving to pause before embarking on a day’s shopping or business, also great to pop in to before catching your train - and a preferable alternative to the bland offerings from the chains. I was there for breakfast and had 2 poached eggs on sourdough toast- the eggs were probably the most perfectly cooked I have ever had. The cappuccino was also excellent. I would definitely recommend and will aim to visit on my next trip to Leeds. The staff are very friendly and helpful and although busy they found me a table quite quickly.

first class hot and tasty would recommend the parmo

Had a very good, well presented lunch. A very interesting menu. Something for everyone (vegetarian etc). Pleasant friendly service. The only thing that could be improved - the accoustics - a bit noisy so conversation slightly difficult.

Alright if you want to sit amongst Patagonia clad lefties happy to pay a tenner for a latte and pan au raisin

We recently stopped by Laynes, we popped in with our dog to check if they had space for us to have a quick breakfast before catching our train. Although they were incredibly busy the staff went to a huge effort to fit us in, check...

great food, great price, very happy

Delicious lunch, enjoyed the sweetcorn fritters with halloumi and tomato topping, so nice to have an independent in a city that serves fresh and home cooked food. Laynes has recently had a refurb and extended, plenty of space, we love it, it’s a buzzing place.

Pizza box was crushed, tub of garlic was crushed. Parmo was nice though

Food presented really good, large portions, very tasty

The food was cold and the can of coke was flat.

Great food and always on time. I love the donner wraps and the parmo is gorgeous too

Great coffee and amazing food, especially the mushrooms! Last but not least, the service from Alice was superb. Amazing place, dogs and baby friendly.

poor chicken not fresh chicken breast more like catering frozen chicken

We ordered 2 vegan breakfast muffins and requested that we swap the bacon already on the muffins for sausage. The waiter replied that it isn’t possible due to costs. We pointed out that to order extra sausage is £1 and extra bacon is also £1...

Great service. Staff were sound.

Got sat in the basement when we visited which is incredibly tired- holes in the wall and ceiling with mismatched paint on the walls and bright white lights, which make the place feel clinical. Waited 35 minutes for breakfast (a bacon sandwich and some museli)...

The staff were polite but the service & quality did not match the very pricey breakfast. We ordered the turkey eggs & a laynes breakfast. Turkey eggs looked & tasted great according the my partner & the garlic yoghurt was delicious. Sadly I had a...

Wrap came with about 7 chips and kebab was freezing.

Called in for breakfast having read the reviews and wasn’t disappointed. Glad we pre-booked table as it’s popular and can see why. Excellent food, drink and service, when next in Leeds we will be back!

Absolutely amazing kebabs every time

The wraps were good but there was no cheese on the cheese burger

Arrived early so was pleased however pizza was over cooked and slightly burnt

Still not received and have paid.... disgusted

always use the place, great driver

Ordered a meal deal got sent a totally different order, tried to call the shop but no answer

Very good definitely recommend