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Welcome To The Roast Café
Nestled along the scenic riverside, The Roast Café is more than just a dining spot; it's a community hub where simplicity meets culinary creativity. Originally located on Great George Street, it found a new home at Whitehall Riverside, enchanting locals with a delightful menu that features everything from hearty breakfast options to inventive lunch sandwiches. The mastery shines in their beef burgers, infused with coriander, and delectable evening offerings like belly pork and tiger prawn linguine. With contemporary decor, outdoor seating, and a friendly atmosphere, The Roast Café promises memorable meals at unbeatable prices, making it a must-visit in Leeds.
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The Roast Café
Welcome to The Roast Café, a hidden gem nestled along the banks of the river at 1 Whitehall Riverside, Leeds. This charming café offers a vibrant eating experience just a stone's throw from the train station, making it a convenient stop for both locals and visitors.
Upon entering The Roast Café, you'll discover a blend of contemporary decor and warm, inviting interiors. With traditional leather sofas, unique artwork for sale, and the subtle delight of a pool table tucked in the corner, the café cultivates a relaxed atmosphere perfect for enjoying good food with friends or family. The outdoor seating area is particularly attractive in the summer, providing a picturesque view over the water.
The menu at The Roast may initially seem straightforward—think burgers, salads, and comforting sandwiches—but it is the meticulous attention to detail that truly highlights its offerings. Reviews from loyal patrons attest to the quality and flavors that elevate even the simplest dishes. For instance, their beef burger is enhanced with both fresh coriander leaves and dried seeds, imparting a distinctive taste. The hot duck sandwich with hoi sin sauce is another crowd favorite, perfectly embodying the café's knack for turning traditional comfort food into something extraordinary.
- Breakfast Delights: Start your day with their exquisite eggs benedict or hearty full English breakfast, which can revive even the heaviest of mornings.
- Exceptional Value: The evening menu features dishes like fiery tiger prawn linguine, delicate belly pork, and comforting homemade pies—all at remarkably reasonable prices, most around £5.
- Fresh Ingredients: The commitment to sourcing local ingredients shines through, promising quality with each bite.
The Roast Café has successfully established itself as a hub for everyone—from busy professionals grabbing a quick lunch to families enjoying a leisurely dinner. With amenities like free Wi-Fi, street parking, and a full bar, they cater to all needs and occasions. It’s a lively spot, with a vibrant ambiance that has garnered a reputation for friendly service and a welcoming environment.
Whether you're indulging in a classic fish finger sandwich or exploring their tapas offerings in the evening, each dish at The Roast Café reflects a commitment to simplicity, quality, and value. The restaurant's strengths lie not only in its carefully crafted menu but also in its ability to create a sense of community among its patrons.
So, if you find yourself in Leeds, make sure to visit The Roast Café. With its exceptional fare, inviting atmosphere, and attentive staff, it promises to be a delightful dining experience that will leave you eager to return.
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“ A few years ago I wrote a review on here lamenting the loss of The Roast from their former site on great george street. To my delight I just recently discovered they had relocated, as opposed to shutting their doors for good. Now residing on the side of the river they are a few minutes walk from the rear entrance of the train station. The place is larger, the decor a little more elaborate, but the food maintains the same great simplicity that served them so well before. It's a relatively pedestrian menu on first look, burgers, salads, the now ubiquitous fish finger sandwich. What sets The Roast apart is the small touches. Their beef burger is riddled with both coriander's fresh leaves and dried seeds, the chicken blt is actually a pile of torn roast chicken topped with crisp bacon. It's great value for money as well, the two above items being £6 each, today they were even offered as a two for one deal, so just £3 each. Simple honest food, good prices and friendly staff throughout. Plus, they now serve beer as well, which is just the icing on an already tasty cake. ”
“ The Roast was a stone's throw away from one of the flat's I used to live in the Whitehall Waterfront development. After I tired of throwing stones, I simply visited there for dinner. Extremely often. The food at The Roast is exquisite and extremely reasonably priced. As my residence in that area coincided with a hedonistic and therefore lazy time, I have sampled the fare on offer at all times of the day. Their eggs benedict regularly provided a necessary and delicious morning dish to revive the senses, or if the ultimate nourishment was required, the full English breakfast was a reliable friend. The hot duck sandwich with hoi sin sauce still provides reason enough to make the short trip to The Roast at lunchtime. In fact, I have converted many colleagues to the wonders of this cafe. The value of the evening menu is phenomenal. Offering delicate belly pork dishes alongside fiery tiger prawn linguine and comforting homemade pies with gravy and mash amongst many others, the majority of the main courses will only set the punter back by £5. The quality of the cooking and the local sourcing of ingredients is commendable, especially for such a small venue. The decor of The Roast is contemporary without the annoyance of pretentiousness. Traditional leather sofas greet the customer, providing a relaxing environment to read the variety of magazines on offer. Plastic chandeliers, classic wooden furniture and round fishbowls reminiscent of childhood, are used effectively to create an inviting interior. A pool table is discreetly situated at the back of the restaurant and the walls are adorned with interesting 'porn chic' art, which is available to purchase. The staff that I have encountered have been consistently excellent, something which I feel always adds to the overall restaurant experience. Along with Vogue and The Yorkshire Post, I give The Roast at Whitehall the highest of accolades. I am already planning our next rendezvous. ”
“ Bit out of the way unless you happen to work of live nearby but will be nice spot in summer, overlooking the river. Grabbed a sandwich there at lunchtime, goat's cheese and chillivery good it was too and plenty of others making use of their sandwich bar and soup express line. They also do hot meals such as jacket potatos and various hot sandwiches. Tapas and light grills on an evening. One of those places you might go to if you just want a snack and quickly. ”
