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Flamingos Coffee HouseKirkgate, Leeds

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Central Arcade0.1 mi from Kirkgate centrelast reviewed April 2026

Coffee holds up, and the Central Arcade room earns the second cup. A community-first indie where matcha and plant-based options sit alongside the espresso menu without apology.

The room in the Central Arcade does more work than the coffee.

4.7★★★★½(527)
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What we love

  • Independent venue inside Central Arcade, Leeds city centre
  • Coffee clean and consistently praised across reviews
  • Plant-based milks properly stocked
  • Matcha alongside espresso on the menu
  • Community-first space that earns regulars

Location

10 Central Arcade, Leeds LS1 6DX, UK

0.1 mi from Kirkgate centre

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