Lento Cafe & Bar — Restaurant in Leeds

A cozy safe haven for coffee lovers and people who love to support small businesses.

Coffee is always on point, with one of the foamiest cappuccinos I've ever had, and breakfast is lush.

If you're absolutely starving and need something asap, I'd recommend getting one of their muffins or pastries while you wait. I wouldn't say it's a long wait but good things take time. If you order a full English, expect to wait 10 minutes or so but it will be worth it!!! Trust me - no tinned tomatoes here! Just don't fill up because the full English is huge! For a healthy appetite 😂

(I've come back time and time again for the full English, though I should really give the rest of the menu a try.)

Gentleman behind the desk is always kind and ready to crack a joke, very friendly. All are welcome 💕

There's posters by the entrance for a diverse selection of events as well, and the music is always easygoing and timeless.

They often have coffee+pastry/cake deals so keep an eye out...

First of all the food is always prepared and served with real care and warmth. The actual dining experience from the food quality to the welcome is really excellent. Plenty of solid cafe standards on the menu, really nicely done at good value, but there are plenty of treats and surprises on there as well if you take a look. All the beverages are really nice. In a lot of cafes, I'm always looking over my shoulder feeling like the owner wants their table back. Although Lento is compact and bijou, I never feel that way here. A good place to meet friends, family or eat alone. I met a friend and her newly born son a few months back and we stayed for hours, but it's also a great spot to refuel after the allotment. The outdoor seating can be fun, even on a bright winters day, and there are always plenty of interesting people...

It's the best Cafe in Headingley..and the has best coffee to die for and is served by some charasmatic staff who are only too willing to accomodate as best they can...considering it gets so full at times. All the other cafe's around that area don't have the feel that this place does...they might have other vibes but this one is undoubtedy like being at your mates where you just feel relaxed. There are papers there too, so you can just read that if you are on your tod, if you are a parent there are toys and puzzels for the kids and art books and finally this place is where up and coming musical talent can be heard ...so get there early if you want to hear talent with a glass of wine or beer...there's no place like...