If you're looking for choice, Tasty is a surefire bet when it comes to sandwiches in Headingley. As…read moresoon as you enter the modest downstairs area you can see the huge board of options laid out before you, and a list of 10 special named choices that I presume are their recommendations. As I entered the shop there was already a bit of a queue but it seemed to be swift moving and they had about four staff members on so it was all looking good. I opted for the mozzarella, basil pesto and tomato panini and asked for chorizo as an extra. It came to £4.10 with the added chorizo, which is a little pricier than expected, but still comes under the "lunch for under a fiver" bracket! Whilst I was waiting I noticed some rather intriguing milkshake drinks, so I'm thinking I may have to treat myself next time I'm in. The panini took about five minutes plus to arrive, which was not a problem as I had a nice seat to sit in whilst I waited. You can opt to eat in, upstairs and peruse the free wifi if so inclined, but on this occasion I wasn't stopping. The staff were lovely and friendly and the service was really swift given the volume of orders that were coming in. My sandwich was really delicious, a generous amount of melted mozzarella was the real highlight, but my only complaint was that the tomato made the bread a little too soggy to eat in places. Just something to consider for next time!

Tasty is a fitting, if unimaginative name for this sandwich joint off Otley Road in the heart of…read morestudentville. They pride themselves on using fresh, healthy ingredients to create unique sandwiches, and they succeed for the most part. You can order by phone, online or simply go in and pick your sarnie up. Or, if you've got too much time on your hands (like I did) go and eat your sandwich in the lounge area upstairs and take advantage of the free wifi. You'd think that such a place would perhaps be on the upper end of the pricing spectrum, but there are no such issues - the most you'll pay for a footlong sub (just one of the many choices of bread) is £3.50. One final point - though it brands itself as a fresh, healthy, classy sandwich shop, its best offering is undoubtedly the down-to-earth and shamelessly unhealthy cheese-dog. Mmm.

Visited Leeds for the first time and my girlfriend was excited to take me to the sandwich place she…read moreloved and frequented as a student. To anyone passing by you would not necessarily know, especially as it was not crazy busy when we went, but she assured me many days there would be a line out the door as the establishment is so popular with locals. It is small but filled with a wide variety of sandwiches and baked goods- I opted for a focaccia sandwich with prosciutto, basil, tomato, mozzarella, pesto and had it toasted at my girlfriend's insistence! All the bread is baked fresh daily. I'd highly recommend this place, quick and affordable lunch- make sure you take my girlfriend's advice and get your sandwich toasted!

One of the more upmarket eateries by the university, Bakery 164 is a gourmet sandwich joint popular…read morewith the people who work in the area and students with too much cash. They do gloriously tasty sandwiches on fresh soft bread - try the meatball - as well as other lunchtime snacks and deserts of a similarly high standard. But, be warned, you have to pay for quality in this place. I used to go once a week while at college nearby as a rare treat, and spend the other four days at the cheaper, less fancy Highway. P.S. Lovely coffee!

That is really delicious and couldn't believe just for Pound.Lads were very friendly and cool to…read moreexplain about their menu.I definetely reccommend to have a try it.Never regret it .I am usual customer since Febuary.lots of choices for chicken lovers as well as vegs.

Crunchy Sandwiches is very similar to the business directly opposite it, Challenge Sandwich -…read morealthough at least Crunchy's name is more related to the sandwich business. Crunchy, like Challenge, do wraps, and, true to their name, crunchy baguettes with a wide variety of fillings, of which the best is perhaps the chicken tikka. Despite its similarities to Challenge, Crunchy is just simply not as good - the sandwiches taste slightly cheaper and are not made with as much care an attention - they don't give out free crisps either! Still, Crunchy is an above average sandwich shop which is perfect for anyone on a budget any time of day.

It's really difficult to say which is the best quick--fix sandwich shop in Headingley, akin to the…read moreHyde Park problem, the all seem to spring up in the same place. Unless you made it a mental lunchtime to test all the sanwiches in the area, or you wanted a nice sit in experience (if so it's always Pickles and Potter or Cafe Lento) then I'd suggest Crunchy Sandwiches. And that's only really as I've nipped in for a bite and had a decent experience. I went for the chicken tikka baguette, no frills or anything, and it was really just fine. I wanted quick service, easy food and to get back on with my business, all of which was sorted by going into Crunchy's. Job done!

Sandwich delight is one of my favourite sandwich shops in Leeds. From the standard selection of…read morecold sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches they also do a great range of hot sandwiches most notably the turkey and cranberry and the Leeds renowned satay chicken. They also do salads, crisps and snacks and carry a range of drinks. The staff are what makes this place they are so friendly and always remember your order. The prices are excellent and I visit here so often - it is by far the best sarnie shop in Leeds!

Now, I don't often get out to Chapel A, but on the odd occasion I do a visit to this little treat…read morestop is an absolute must. Granted, there are not many tables so it can be hard to grab a seat, but I'd suggest it's worth the wait given what's in store. A few Saturdays ago, treats we're on the agenda. As I'd not been here in ages, we decided to seek out some delectable sustenance here, as that is precisely what I got my friends. I had heard tell these guys do a mean burger, and since I've been banging on about seeking out Leeds' best it seemed only fair to tackle that for lunch. Oh. My. Word. After an enticing wait the food arrived and what lay before me was some kind of demi-god, as far as patties go. A beautifully baked sesame seed bun, with all the fluffy, crispy, freshness you could hope for in a bread cake. The accoutrements included a wonderfully fresh bit of salad, perfectly melted cheddar, and a delightful home made piccalilli. The meat? Seasoned to perfection, juicier than I've known, and cooked like a dream. Slightly pink, like a real burger should be, and a right ruddy messy affair. I was in heaven. Of course, you know all about their award winning cupcakes by now, so I needn't wax lyrical about the white chocolate as raspberry nirvana that I polished off at home, but what you probably didn't know is that I've found a contender for one of Leeds' finest burgers. Try for yourself and let me know how you get on... Moar treats? Check in on Yelp and you get 25% off afternoon tea!

The Sunshine Bakery is a delightful and delicious new addition to Chapel Allerton's row of pretty…read morelittle shops on Harrogate Road. I just love the name - so twee and smile-inducing! As soon as I heard about it I just knew I had to check it out ASAP! I have both the requisite sweet tooth and and a love of all things kitsch and vintage-inspired. Hence I LOVE The Sunshine Bakery! The outside of the shop is painted a sumptuous deep plum colour and the sign features gold, hand-painted lettering with a quaint feel. Inside the walls are covered in oh-so-vintage pink flocked wall paper...but to be honest that's not exactly what your eyes are drawn to with all the tasty treats on display! Anyone with a particular predilection for sweetmeats will be literally drooling all over the shop! The cupcakes cry 'EAT ME' with their generous helpings of many-coloured icing and array of flavours. There are also such delights as champagne truffles, as well as slightly less exciting (though very delicious I'm sure) savoury items including sandwiches and soups as well as tea and coffee. There is a lovely atmosphere at The Sunshine Bakery, with friendly, smiling staff, and the customers seeming very happy to be there and oh so close to their next cupcake fix! I also opted for Eton Mess...it was absolutely delicious! If you live in Chapel Allerton you may find yourself trying desperately to avoid the temptation to visit the Sunshine Bakery daily...luckily for my health I live a reasonably long bike ride away...however, the exercise required to get there will probably just allow me to justify a rampant gorge-fest upon arrival! YUM!

Oh my god I forgot how much I love Slips. Another great loyalty card place, with proper good…read morequality snammidges (not like Subway), at fair prices. They have various specials with different ingredients in, but my all time favourites are the Roast Veggie Melt (mmmm) and the Chiba Melt (Chicken, Bacon and Blue Cheese, but they will swap it for Mozzarella if you prefer, and sometimes I do, just to mix it up a bit, you know). They also sell cans of cloudy lemonade, and who doesn't love cloudy lemonade? Great for a Sunday morning brunchy hangover treat.

Although I didn't even step foot in the place, I've been past several times, and have in fact eaten…read moretheir sandwiches. No, I'm not a master of trickery and magic (nor some kind of bready cat burglar), someone purchased a sandwich on my behalf and even had the kindness to drive it to me. I did something right, along the way, it seems... Anyway, how I got the yummy lunchable isn't important. What is, is that it was great. The choices range beyond the dullard standard, and they've no beef if you want to mix and match some ingredients. Perfect for me, since I fancied the chilli chicken sandwich with melted cheese and mushrooms. I managed to order this over the phone, whilst my deliverer liased with Slips, and soon enough was gifted a gargantuan baguette filled to the brim with tasty awesome. They don't scrimp on the filling. Truly. By the time I'd gotten to half of it, my face and fingers bore heavy the evidence of a good sarnie. It's certainly no gourmet sandwich, however, but to be honest that concept only entered my head having been to the US. (Honestly, they take sandwiches very seriously.) But, as far as good value, good generosity of portions, and good flavour, I don't think you can go far wrong with Slips. Very happy to have finally had a chance to eat their offerings, and it won't be the last!

This fantastically named sandwich shop always looks heaving, with locals and staff from the nearby…read moreSt. James' queuing up for cheap, no-frills sandwiches and snacks. Fillings aren't anything to write home about, but the ingredients are good quality and there's plenty of them. The bread is fresh and crusty, and the service, while not exactly with a smile, is the fastest in the west. That's just about all you need to know really... a great place if you're hungry and need something cheap and filling in a hurry, but don't expect anything fancy like brie.

Need a sandwich and need it quick?! Look no further. A great selection and cheap as chips, which…read morethey do as well by the way. A refuelling station for the nation, well the adventurous staff of St James who are willing to venture out of the hospital grounds and into the badlands of Harehills anyway No frills, but one heck of a corned beef sanger.

One of several sandwich shops on North Lane, which probably has the highest concentration of…read moresandwich shops I've ever seen in one area! Challenge Sandwiches has a pretty pink and white shop front that would befit a charming little cupcake shop making it stand out from the others with their stereotypical take away exterior. And I must say I do find the name rather amusing.They sell baguettes, wraps and paninis and also sell a range of sundries, such as samosas and bhaji. I admit to only having had a bite of one of their sandwiches, which at the time tasted amazing but this was at stupid o' clock in the morning with a rumbling tummy after a boozy night so I suspect most anything, especially containing melted cheese, would have tasted pretty good. The main thing that stood out for me was the customer service. There were a bunch of hyperactive drunken waxed-chested low cut t-shirted lads whooping and gallivanting around the limited space inside Challenge Sandwiches and generally exhibiting that notorious student lack of awareness of anything other than their own hilarity. The blokes behind the counter took it very much in their stride and watched bemused. They then proceeded to give me a free packet of crisps - score!

I think the guy knows my regular order... Donner Kebab, garlic sauce, no salad, just tomatoes…read more.. Thanks Challenger! As you can tell from that... I'm a regular. I haven't really gotten any of their other sandwiches, but the Donner is so good that I've just been sticking to what I know... maybe I'll be adventurous one day. What makes it so good is that they pack it with meat... PACK. I like meat is all. Seriously though... this place WOULD definitely get 4 stars, but just recently I went around Europe for a while and France and parts of Germany sell their Donner Kebabs on Panini-like bread instead of the toasted wrap they put it in here... Oh MY GOOD GOD... like these kebabs couldn't get any better... they totally did. I still go to Challenger as my choice in Leeds, especially since it's so close to my place, but after having a legit Kebab in some bread else where in Europe... I can't look at any other kebab the same way... Sorry Challenger.

Sadly, I'll have to downgrade somewhat. It's never fun to do so, as I do love the independents in…read moreMeanwood, but my sandwich from here was just sub-standard. Basically, after a failed mission to two separate sarnie spots locally, I ended up here for a bite. It was just before closing, which may have been why it wasn't great, but we were pretty ravenous by the time we got here and grateful they didn't mind whipping up a take out sandwich. We ordered two coffees to go, and had those (half of them) whilst waiting. I ordered a roasted veg and mozzarella toasted panini, and with all the fresh ingredients in the fridge counter I was excited to gobble it up. About 10 minutes later, we paid and were given our sandwiches, then nipped home to eat away. Whilst they smelled amazing, what we had was less than expected. I couldn't really taste the roasted veg or cheese in my sandwich, so opened it up to see a long sub with hardly any cheese at all and about five slices of pepper, one courgette, and that was about it. (Might have been some onion.) It was the barest sandwich I've ever had! The chap opened his and it was the same story - minimal filling, and white onions rather than the red stated on the menu, and no feta that he could discern. I will say that the lady was lovely, and the vibe has always been friendly, but the sandwich was just not good enough! Such a shame, as I was a fab before. Also worth noting, if you like a strong coffee, this isn't for you. Perhaps it's worth looking at the more substantial meals, but I shan't be back for lunch too soon.

There is a distinct lack of cafes in Meanwood where you can pick up a good breakfast unlike in…read moreHeadingley where one is spoilt for choice so thank goodness for Fanoos! Its not the best cafe I've ever been to but it does the job when you have a hangover at the weekend, and it feels very homely. They also do sandwiches and smoothies so are equally good for visiting at lunch time.