Wapentake

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor

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Wapentake

92 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ
441132436248
  • Monday7:30am - 9:00pm
  • Tuesday7:30am - 11:00pm
  • Wednesday7:30am - 11:00pm
  • Thursday7:30am - 11:00pm
  • Friday7:30am - 11:00pm
  • Saturday9:00am - 11:00pm
  • Sunday9:00am - 9:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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Freshness is the name of the game for this city centre cafe bar. The bread is baked on site daily and there’s an exhaustive range of coffees and teas – not to mention alcoholic drinks.

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