Sweet Saeeda in Leeds

This small Tunisian cafe is tucked away in Leeds market, but definitely worth seeking out. It does fantastic food, and is great value. I eat here at least once a week.

Tucked away in Leeds Market, away from the main food hall, this small Tunisian cafe, with only 3 tables, is a real hidden gem. While hidden, plenty know it's secret though, and it is justifiably popular. The food is unique in Leeds, so far as I know, and the menu is packed with delights for all diets. I dine here at least once a week, and never tire of the excellent, fresh, healthy, food. Being vegan, I usually have a the falafel plate, a varied mezze of Tunisian dishes, which comes with delicious, freshly-baked bread. The mint tea is particularly good, and makes the perfect accompaniment. Be sure to try the freshly-made harrissa, which is as good as you'll find anywhere. Friendly service, and incredible prices. Cash or card, but please pay cash if you can.

I have frequented Sweet Saeeda for a few years now and always come away hapy. The food is delicious and the owner is so friendly. The salads and dips that come with the plate are a flavour explosion. The bread is cooked to order and is superb . I can’t recommend this place enough.

Revisited Sweet Saeeda over the weekend with friends & ordered 2 ojjas (1 with chicken & 1 with merguez as sadly, no prawns were available) as well as a falafel plate. Our friends ordered a falafel plate to share. The Tunisian soup was unfortunately not available. They really enjoyed what they had, esp the freshly-baked bread. The ojja was as delicious as we remembered it but one portion seemed smaller than the other. The stew was piping hot, spicy & flavourful. Really delicious and the fresh bread on the side was very welcome. It was perfect for the cold weather. The falafel plate was full of interesting dishes, but the falafels themselves were a bit dense & weren't among the best falafels we have had. We really liked the chilli on the side. Our friends were given some free tea at the end of the meal which was a nice touch. A very popular stall, for good reason. When we were there, there was a steady flow of customers dining in & taking out. Hope to return again for more ojja & to try other dishes!

I have been getting that 10/10 scran for lunch from here for some time now, and it has never once missed the mark. I always get the tunisian plate - the meat always tastes incredible, all the salads are fresh and flavoursome and the home made bread is the best. The owner is always friendly and the fact you can sit-in on the tables out the front and eat it off a proper plate adds to its greatness. This is my go-to for meeting friends for lunch and cant recommend it more

Nothing sweet, the food was cold and over seasoned. Only thing I enjoyed was the starters I ordered

We had seen some posts on Twitter about Sweet Saeeda & couldn't understand how we missed it when we were last at Kirkgate, so made a point to revisit & find it! It wasn't too busy when we went & the array of salads & dishes on display was dazzling. We ordered ojja with chicken, a Tunisian plate with lamb, a tuna bric, as well as a tajine. We also got a cup of mint tea. Two small loaves of freshly baked bread were served with the Tunisian plate & ojja. Everything came up to around £20. The ojja & bric were made fresh so there was a bit of a wait. The Tunisian plate was bursting with flavours - there were a range of salads, with beans, pulses, etc & everything was well seasoned. The chilli paste, harissa, on the side, was very welcome. The ojja was like shakshouka & was perfect for the cool weather. We loved the spiciness! It was a generous portion & there was quite alot of chicken for a dish which cost £6. The bric was thin & crisp & the filling of tuna, capers, olives, etc was very tasty. The tajine was like a Spanish omelette & the addition of chilli on the side elevated the flavours. The food was presented beautifully, on lovely crockery, and were a taste sensation! Our first taste of Tunisian food but it won't be the last! Sweet Saeeda is absolutely amazing & defo recommended!!

Tucked away in Leeds market, on an aisle behind the main food hall, this Tunisian cafe serves up really tasty, great value food, and caters to all diets. While there are plenty of good Middle Eastern eateries in Leeds, the food here is a little different, and everything has a Tunisian twist. Several nice, spicy dishes too. Bread is baked, fresh, in front of your eyes, and all the food is fresh and delicious. Really great, friendly service too.

What a great place to eat. I love food and am a bit spoilt for choice at Leeds Market (they're all pretty good!) but, for lunch, this place keeps being the one I go to. Delicious food, freshly prepared that day by the one-man show that runs it. A real plus is the Tunisian bread that he makes himself and bakes as he goes though the day. Amazing value for money - and he is charming and unflappable while he delivers all this. Not to be missed!

Now our regular lunch spot. Reasonably priced, good portions, freshly made and to top it off the gent that runs it is a legend. Quality service with a solid smile.

This is by far the best food in Leeds Kirkgate Market, and that is saying something considering the exceptional choice. The gentlemen that runs the place is also very friendly, and I enjoy chatting with him whilst he preps orders. I tend to go once a week, with the choice good and extremely affordable. I HIGHLY recommend the Tunisian Ojja, which I have with chicken - but I'm sure there are Veggie options. Just as a word of advice, it gets busy very quickly after 12pm hits, and it is also cash only - but there are two cash machines within a 30 second walk of the shop.

Colleagues are regulars here and I joined them. Lovely food, I had lamb burger. Great value, well cooked, friendly service. Will definitely be a regular customer too.

I've eaten here twice and the food is absolutely delicious. It's a hidden gem just round the corner from the main food court in kirkgate market, but is my favourite food vendor by far. The guy who owns it is super lovely too. Fabulous!

Stumbled across this small cafe inside Kirkgate market and a customer queuing outside recommended I try it - I’m so glad I listened to her . Really tasty wraps made using fresh Turkish bread and stuffed full of fresh ingredients and sauces to the customers individual requirements . Excellent value and friendly service . A real find for foodies as this is far superior to the usual lunchtime fayre available in Leeds .

We got two spicy lamb plates and they were amazing! Lots of food, spices were great, and the prices were so low! Would definitely go back if we're in Leeds again.

Had a great lunch here, all cooked fresh and really tasty. Highly recommend for a different healthy much choice. Salads are very nice too

Stopped off for a breakfast. We had two of the Tunisian breakfasts with a few dishes and all came to around a tenner. The fresh bread was amazing and all tasted really fresh. Would recommend!

This is a real Gem of a place in Kirkgate Market. Have been plenty of times when in lunch break. Authentic Tunisian food Very reasonably priced Very nice friendly owner. Will be going again for some more of that freshly baked bread and beautiful chicken!

Wow, this little place in Kirkgate market is absolutely brilliant. Freshly baked bread, grilled meats & crunchy fresh salad with homemade chilli sauce. All frehhy cooked, friendly service & £4 including fries & soft drink. I can’t wait to return.

Amazing fresh food cooked by two lovely friendly guys. Tunisian plate (pictured) includes bread and a drink for just a fiver. Will def return!

Food is phenomenal, work nearby so come regularly and the food is just amazing every time. Highly recommend the lamb burger and Tunisian plate.

Just go and have bite... im sure this bite will take you to tunisia... you have to try the Saturday couscous, the tagines and the fresh bread.. the merguez was very yummy with tunisian olives and humus... Highly recommended.

Went on a day trip to Leeds and wanted to find a cheap eats place - there are lots of eateries in the market but this caught my eye. Had paprika chicken in their freshly cooked bread - was delicious. And great value at £4...

This is my fav place to eat in Leeds!!! Amazing food. The paprika chicken with freshly baked bread is so tasty. The prices are actually unbelievable and the man who owns the place is so nice and friendly. I have never been disappointed by his...

Good value and service with a smile. Having eaten almost everything on the menu, make sure you try the fresh bread

If you want a great fresh tasty lunch in Leeds this is the place. The guy bakes the pitta fresh and adds fresh salad and cooks the meat fresh. The result is a beautiful tasty fresh lunch and all for less than a fiver. The...

Walked past this place whilst wandering around Leeds Kirkgate market. The fresh salads on display caught my eye-but ended up having the mixed plate. It contained fresh cooked bread, chicken, salad, humus, several other dips, olives, and chips. It was delicious and went great with...

Among all the units of fresh meat, fish, fruit, veg, carpet, eggs and biscuits, Sweet Saeeda is an amazing little kiosk of truly authentic and honest Tunisian grub. This kind of place is surely the definition of ‘street food’ This was my second visit and...

Whenever I am feeling in need of a treat I pop down the market to this fantastic little cafe. Plenty to suit vegetations. Gorgeous hallumi salads . the tuna brik like all food is made freshly in front of you and is an amazing £2.50....

I have been too many times to count to this little stand hidden in the market. The larger market food hall gets all the attention which is fine because it means there isn't a queue for SS. My suggestions: The brik is freshly prepared with...

Fabulous pitta bread made as you wait. Wonderful merguez sausages and a great choice of salad. What more do you need for a lunch on the go. My go-to place for lunch in central Leeds...

Fantastic Tunisian street food thats great value and very tasty. I thoroughly recommend the Brik filled with paprika chicken salad and chips! Great quality for £4.00. with a drink. You can taste the love that goes into the food. Freshly baked dough, Harissa and salad....

A lovely place for an interesting, delicious and affordable lunch. The only possible downside I can think of is the location.

Very nice food and very healthy. The guy seems hygienic too. I eat at 12 and are full till 5pm. The Brik is nice if you want something different. Otherwise try the fresh bread with chicken/lamb

the best tunisian food i ever tasted in UK such a clean restaurants and Delicious sandwichs and perfect customers skills high recommended for good value xxx

I visit sweet saeeda whenever i get the chance. both the sandwiches and wraps are my personal favourite. the food is fresh and delicious he even cooked the bread right in front of me. wish i could go more often!

I passed here today when visiting the market and was drawn in. I had a soup with fresh bread which was warming and delicious, with fresh lemon and herbs. Very warming on a cold November day! It was incredibly reasonably priced too - I will...

I visit this place every couple of weeks and it never fails to disappoint. Everything cooked fresh to order in front of you and always tastes delicious. The bread is amazing and the salad and other accompanying items on the meals are always a great...

Wasn't intending to buy food inside the market but upon walking past this little gem I couldn't resist! Amazing customer service, very adaptable to my friends Vegan dietary requirements, quick, professional and friendly! Amazing fresh food, big portions and cheap price! Highly recommend and will...

This is a Tunisian cafe in Leeds Kirkgate market. Which is a rare find but let's get to the basics. There's a fairly wide selection of dishes from wraps, pizzas and the Tunisian favorite Brik. The prices are low and the quality is high as...

There are a few of these type of stalls in the market with varying quality,but this is one of the best when it comes to quality of wraps and outstanding value for money

Called for lunch today and on recommendation, tried the fresh baked Tunisian bread filled with lamb, salad and harrissa, accompanied by a generous portion of fries, not forgetting a choice of soft drink....all for £3!!! Absolutely gorgeous fresh food! Will definitely be back to sample...

There are more and more middle-eastern/arabic food places in Leeds and Caravanseria dominates in the Kirkgate Market, but this place is a hidden gem! It is no frills, and ALL FLAVOUR. The menu is limited but more than enough for it to be on your...

If you fancy grabbing a flavour of Tunisian food then make the effort to pop into this food stall in kirkgate market! Highly recommend the wraps but have tried all the food there and it changes regularly so there's always something different to try! Mokhles,...