David Street Cafe

Friendly owners, John and David do an outstanding breakfast with hardy portions. Went three days in a row and fed two teenage boys (family of four) for under 20 Pounds. Excellent coffee!

I unfortunately don’t come here often enough. One, I’m not based in Leeds, and two, if I am in Leeds, I don’t do the café thing. However, every now and again, I’m in the city, working all day Saturday and Sunday. Typically it’s been a late one the night before, and if anything’s guaranteed to perk me up, well it’s one of Davids Sarnies.
David Street Café is my favourite place to go for a greasy spoon in Leeds. I’ll be honest, I did prefer it when it was based round the corner and it was a ‘proper’ greasy spoon — you know the kind I mean, where everything you touch is a little bit ‘greasy’. These days, David & Co have moved and everything is brand spanking clean, sigh.
However, you can’t knock the food. Sarnies, jacket potatoes, cakes and crisps are the usual fayre. And if what you want isn’t t on the menu, never fear, David will go out of his way to provide your choice of filling.
And that’s just it; that’s what I love about David Street Café, the good old fashioned service, where nothing’s too much trouble.
As I mentioned earlier, I don’t go in often enough. Sometimes it’s months between visits. Yet David always remembers me, and asks what I’m up to. And no, I’ve not given this four stars because he remembers me! Honestly folks, it;s a great little spot.

If you are in need of a proper cuppa tea, a bacon sandwich (egg sandwich for me), or some affordable comfort food, David Street Café is my favourite place in Leeds.
Located in Holbeck on Water Lane, it has a definite ‘new development’ feeling to it, but the décor, lovely accommodating staff, big blackboard menu and generous portions brings makes the place feel homely and like a friendly canteen.
If you are having a tough day, an early start, or the weather is giving you grief, they are open early and shut about mid afternoon, also open at the weekend — good if you are hungover and need a full english breakfast!
Might be a little bit out of town, but still only five minutes from the train station, its worth it and you will want to go back and have a chat.