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North Star Coffee ShopKirkgate, Leeds

★★★PuristDestination coffee

Unit 32 The Blvd0.4 mi from Kirkgate centrelast reviewed April 2026

North Star Roasters' cafe arm, where co-founder Holly Kragiopoulos selects green coffee from her seat on the Cup of Excellence international jury. The buying decision and the cup are the same operation.

The roastery cafe where Holly Kragiopoulos sources green coffee as a Cup of Excellence juror.

4.4★★★★(689)
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Roasts on-siteSingle originsPour-overBeans to go

What we love

  • •Own roastery: North Star Roasters, producing every bean served at this counter
  • •Named house blend (Astro) alongside rotating single origins, including Mexican Sierra Mazateca
  • •Full brew bar: espresso, AeroPress, V60, Hario Switch, Clever Dripper
  • •Tasting notes on the menu by origin, not blend name alone
  • •Retail beans in-store; the same roasts poured across the bar

Location

Unit 32 The Blvd, Leeds LS10 1PZ, UK

0.4 mi from Kirkgate centre

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