Love a bargain? Grab a cheap lunch in Leeds for under a tenner at these fabulous budget-friendly eateries.
Fed up with eating a tired meal deal at your desk, but don’t want to splash out too much? Boy, do we have just the thing for you. Our lunch breaks have led us on a mission to find some of the tastiest budget-friendly eateries in Leeds. From Punjabi street food stalls to intimate Japanese restaurants, they’re all here and present. Where will you try first?
Dough Boys
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Dough Boys is one of Leeds’ favourite cheap lunch spots. You’ll find them on the bottom floor of Belgrave, slinging pies that are good for the soul, belly and, most importantly, the bank account.
The best bit though, has to be the half-price slices from 12pm to 7pm Sunday through Thursday and until 5pm on Friday and Saturday. We’re talking a slice of the New York-inspired Silvio and the vegetable-loaded Oki Doki Artichoki for as little as £4.15– yes please. Extras like garlic oil, chilli flakes and oregano are on the house too, so help yourself.
Dough Boys Pizza, Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen, 1A Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JP.
Fisherman’s Wife
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You can’t beat fish and chips for lunch, and Fisherman’s Wife has one of the best cheap deals in Leeds. Walk past their Kirkgate Market spot and the smell is sure to draw you in, but it’s the delicious food that’ll keep you coming back.
The Fisherman’s Wife Value Meal comes in at a bargainous £8 – choose from a homemade fishcake, two premium sausages or one jumbo sausage. With this, you’ll also dig into a portion of chips and mushy peas, not to mention your choice of soft drink. Only one question remains – curry sauce or gravy?
Fisherman’s Wife, Market Kitchen, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7BR.
The Falafel Guys
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Whether it’s their truck on Briggate or their subterranean Northern Market hideout, you’re never too far away from a Falafel Guys lunch. It’s cheap and tasty in equal measures, our favourite combination.
The falafel is the cheapest option, and you can enjoy it in either a salad bowl or a wrap for £6 – freshly fried, it has a crisp shell and a light and fluffy centre, which is just the way falafel should be. And with the addition of creamy beetroot hummus, garlic mayo, fresh salad and chilli sauce, it’s a lunch you won’t forget anytime soon.
The Falafel Guys, outside Marks and Spencer, 47 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HF & SALT, Candle House, Granary Wharf, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 4GJ & 12 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3ED.
Manjits Kitchen
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Nestled in Kirkgate Market’s Market Kitchen, Manjit’s Kitchen is one of the best-loved lunch spots in Leeds for good reason, and you can grab a quick and flavourful bite to eat that’ll give you change from a tenner.
The award-winning street food gem serves up homely Punjabi meals, and the best value for money has to be the thali. For £7.50 you could be tucking into a hefty portion of cumin rice, two curries of the day, mixed salad and a roti to wipe your plate clean with. Still hungry? Add a side of onion bhajis for £1.50.
Manjits Kitchen, Market Kitchen, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7BR.
Mr Mackerel
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If you find yourself in Leeds Kirkgate Market, a quick pit-stop to Mr Mackerel is a must. It may look unassuming from the outside but it’s the home of one of the most delicious and affordable lunches in Leeds.
The grilled chicken shish box is our go-to, and comes in at just £8. The chicken is grilled to perfection right in front of you, before being served up with a portion of fluffy rice, a fresh side salad and a small soup. Elsewhere, the chicken sandwich meal is excellent value for money, with a portion of chips and a soft drink for £7.50. Sign us up.
Mr Mackerel, Market Kitchen, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7BR.
Shabab
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From the purveyors of the largest naan in Britain comes the lunch you didn’t know you needed. Any lover of Indian food knows that the best part of the meal is loading a bit of every dish onto a piece of naan for that coveted all-in-one bite– now you can have it done for you.
At just £7, the Shabab naanwich and chips guarantees big flavour for a small price. Imagine, soft toasted naan bread, sliced up pitta-style and filled with bombay potatoes, chicken or lamb and finished with fresh salad, chutney and dressing. Mouth watering yet? Same here.
Shabab, 66-68 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2EE.
BRØD
If you’re after a hearty lunch on a light budget, BRØD is the place for you. In the 12 years since it’s been open, this sandwich bar has become a Leeds institution, especially where lunch is concerned.
You’ll often see a queue outside the shop spilling over into George Street. Don’t be deterred though, their delicious offerings are well worth the wait. You can build your own sarnie in your bread of choice, with mouth-watering combinations like tandoori chicken and onion bhaji available for less than £6.
BRØD, 3 Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3BB.
Sweet Saeeda
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Another Kirkgate Market gem, walk past Sweet Saeeda and you might miss it, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worthy of a lunchtime trip. The team behind the counter cooks up fresh, delicious and, of course, affordable Tunisian cuisine.
Their wraps are filled to the brim, their salads crisp and fresh, but our favourite has to be the Tunisian plate for £8.99. Grab your knife and fork and dig into a plate piled high with your choice of protein (chicken, falafel, halloumi and others), crisp salad, chickpeas, hummus, mechouia, chips and more. Oh, and did we mention you also get a soft drink of your choice?
Sweet Saeeda, Market Kitchen, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7BR.
Bubble Sing
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Through the doors of Sing Kee Oriental Supermarket and to the right is where you’ll find Bubble Sing, a bubble tea and food counter. It’s one of Leeds’ best hidden gems and a fantastic spot if you’re in the market for a cheap lunch.
Order your usual bubble tea (the passion fruit is so refreshing) and you can add a sushi roll for just £8 in total. Select your sushi (tempura prawn, crunchy chicken, salmon or vegetable) before getting to work choosing your four fillings, from avocado and chives to pickled radish and cream cheese. Dollop on some complimentary spicy Japanese mayonnaise and you’re good to go.
Bubble Sing, 26-28 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8LX.
Akkawi
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If you’ve walked down Albion Street at lunchtime you’ve definitely smelt Akkawi before you’ve seen it. The van has been serving Palestinian food for several years now, with some options coming in at less than £5.
Take the falafel and halloumi wrap for just £5. Made from scratch every day, the falafel is deep-fried to crispy perfection before being loaded into a fluffy flatbread with squeaky halloumi, tangy garlic sauce, pickles and veggies. The result? A lunch that leaves you feeling happy and satisfied without breaking the bank.
Akkawi, 56 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AD.
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