Cheap Eats In Leeds: 25 Student Friendly Places To Eat Near Popular Student Areas

One of the best parts of student life in Leeds is the food scene. Whether you live in Headingley, Hyde Park or the City Centre, you will find great places to eat at student friendly prices. Leeds is known for its street food, independent cafés, international cuisine and budget friendly options that suit every taste.

Parklane Properties has worked with Leeds students for more than 45 years and knows exactly where students go for quick meals, study breaks and group dinners. This guide gives you 25 student friendly places to eat across the most popular areas.

Headingley cheap eats

  1. Olympus
    Affordable Greek wraps with generous portions.

  2. Rudy’s
    Great pizza at a great price, perfect for student groups.

  3. Caffeine Addict
    Great coffee and lovely food selection including sandwiches, salads, hot food and sweet treats.

  4. Jinos Thai
    Reasonably priced Thai dishes with lots of choice.

  5. De Baga
    Affordable Indian food with flavours that suit everyone.

  6. Munch
    Breakfast, lunch and dinner options with student budgets in mind.

  7. Greggs
    A reliable favourite for quick lunches and snacks.

Hyde Park cheap eats

  1. Bakery 164
    Popular for sandwiches, focaccia and great value lunches.

  2. Mythos
    Tasty Greek food with generous portion sizes.

  3. Popina’s
    Great for a full English breakfast.

  4. Bobby’s Salt and Pepper
    Popular Chinese takeaway known for their famous Salt and Pepper Boxes

  5. Brudenell Social Club
    Good food, good prices and a relaxed atmosphere.

  6. Hyde Cafe and Bar
    A student favourite for brunch and casual meals.

  7. Hyde Park Book Club
    Vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes at great prices.

City Centre cheap eats

  1. Trinity Kitchen
    Street food options from across the world with rotating stalls.

  2. Bundobust
    Affordable vegetarian Indian street food.

  3. Döner Summer
    Quick and budget friendly vegan kebabs with modern flavours.

  4. Mr Su’s
    Great value dumplings and noodles.

  5. Pizza Punks
    Custom pizzas at reasonable prices.

  6. Rola Wala
    Affordable bowls and naan wraps with bold flavours.

  7. Pret A Manger
    Good for lunch on the go with membership discounts.

All areas and student staples

  1. McDonald’s
    Fast and reliable for late night meals.

  2. Subway
    Easy to customise and budget friendly.

  3. Kirkgate Market
    Handy for quick lunches, snacks and warm meals.

  4. Local takeaways
    You will find great prices on pizza, wraps, noodles and more across Headingley, Hyde Park and the City Centre.

Leeds is full of food options for students. Whether you want a quick bite between lectures or a group dinner in the evening, you have countless choices across the city. Parklane Properties manages homes in the best student areas which means you can live close to all the places that make life in Leeds convenient and enjoyable.


Published on: 15 Dec 2025