3rd April 2025
Last updated 3rd April 2025 Coming Soon Originally created

It’s that time again when we round up all the new openings coming soon to Leeds, so take a look, tell your pals and get planning.

We’ve caught wind of the five new places plotting their arrival in Leeds and we just had to fill you in. From all-you-can-eat Mediterranean restaurants in the Merrion Centre to pretty crystal shops in Leeds Corn Exchange, they’re all here. Which will you check out first?

La Fiesta

sadj with other food on the table

Things are set to hot up at the Merrion Centre with the arrival of the all-you-can-eat Mediterranean restaurant La Fiesta. Blending flavours from Spain, Greece, Italy and other countries where the sun always shines, you can expect a tempting array of dishes made using only the freshest ingredients, from seafood and pasta to a packed salad bar and churros station.

La Fiesta opens in the Merrion Centre this summer.

Quartz n All

Love crystals? You’ll love Leeds Corn Exchange’s new shop, Quartz n All. Owner Anna has popped up at markets around the city selling her wares, but this April, she’s set to get her bricks-and-mortar shop. You can expect all manner of beautiful jewellery and stones, from chakra bracelets to fire quartz towers.

Quartz n All opens in Leeds Corn Exchange on Saturday 5th April 2025.

Brew + Bao

A bao at Brew and Bao

Did you know that Brew York is launching a brand-new food and drink experience in Chapel Allerton? Working together with YUZU, Brew + Bao will occupy the unit formerly home to Black Sheep Brewery on Stainbeck Road. Punters can delight in over 16 different fresh beers, as well as a carefully curated street food menu including bao buns, loaded fries and lots more.

Brew + Bao opens on Stainbeck Road on Friday 18th April 2025.

Coffee Boy

With outposts across Castleford, Barnsley and Huddersfield, it’s only right that Coffee Boy’s bringing their delicious brews to Leeds next. Set to open in The Light, the self-described ‘funky’ coffee shop crafts all manner of delicious hot and cold drinks, from classic cappuccinos to fruity smoothies. It doesn’t stop there, though, because their wraps, pizzas and toasties promise a tasty lunchtime bite.

Coffee Boy will open in The Light, date TBC.

Little Lotus

Top down view of sushi and Japanese dishes

It’s all happening at The Merrion Centre, with another new opening coming soon in the form of Little Lotus. Fresh, tasty food is at the heart of the restaurant, with sushi rolls, sashimi and colourful poke bowls taking centre stage. Craving something hearty and comforting? Steamy noodle pots and packed rice bowls are guaranteed to hit the spot.

Little Lotus opens in the Merrion Centre this spring.

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Ella moved to Leeds in 2018 and has spent the years since getting to know every corner of the city – its bars, restaurants, music venues and hidden gems. She joined the Leeds-List team as a writer in 2023 and covers food, drink, music and nightlife across Leeds, with a particular focus on the city’s independent bar and restaurant scene. She never passes up an opportunity to try somewhere new, be it visiting an exhibition, trying out crafting or dining out somewhere entirely off the beaten track. More from Ella Aldridge