Lebanese Bites is a homemade Lebanese takeaway and counter-service spot on Woodhouse Lane, just steps from the University of Leeds campus. The kitchen turns out charcoal-grilled meats, freshly baked manakish and a full spread of traditional mezze from morning through to midnight. With a 20% student discount and prices pitched at the budget end, it has become a go-to for the surrounding student community.
There are vegan friendly, and vegetarian friendly food options available.
Location Details
- Tel: 0113 243 5102
- 180 Woodhouse Ln, LS2 9HBGoogle Map Directions
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The Food
The menu centres on three pillars: mezze starters, charcoal grills and manakish — the Lebanese flatbreads that set Lebanese Bites apart from a standard kebab shop.
Mezze opens with the classics — hummus, mutabbal (smoky grilled aubergine blended with lemon, garlic and sesame sauce), tabbouleh, and fattoush scattered with sumac and shards of roasted bread. Warak enab (vine leaves stuffed with parsley and rice) and crisp falafel round out a strong vegan selection, while batata harra — spicy fried potatoes with coriander and mixed pepper — adds a punchy side dish you rarely see on UK menus.
The grill section runs from shawarma chicken and lamb through shish tawook, lahem meshwi (marinated lamb cubes) and minced-lamb kofta, all served as meals with bread, hummus, salad and chips. The mix grill meal brings all three together on one plate. A dedicated vegetarian mix meal pairs falafel, grilled halloumi, vine leaves and aubergine.
Manakish deserve special attention. Zaatar flatbread — topped with thyme, sumac, sesame and olive oil — is the simplest and one of the most satisfying options. Lahm bi ajeen layers ground lamb with tomato, onion and seven spices, while the muammar combines red pepper, onion, walnuts and tahini for a rich vegan alternative. Wraps offer a quick grab-and-go format, from shawarma chicken to falafel with sesame and pickles.
Baklava closes the menu as the sole traditional Lebanese dessert.
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The Drink
Lebanese Bites is a halal operation and does not serve alcohol. The drinks list is entirely soft drinks — canned Coke, Pepsi, Fanta, 7Up and Tango alongside Rubicon Guava, Rubicon Mango and Rio Tropical, choices well-matched to the menu’s Middle Eastern flavours. Still water is also available.
The Place
Lebanese Bites occupies a compact ground-floor unit in a red-brick Victorian terrace row on Woodhouse Lane. A white scalloped awning stretches across the frontage, above a bold red sign reading “Grill | Shawerma | Falafel | Manakish | Pizza” with Arabic script alongside. A blue neon “OPEN” sign glows in the window during trading hours.
Inside, the space is small and functional — light wood laminate flooring, plain cream walls and a handful of black padded bar stools along the front counter for perching rather than sitting down to a full meal. Two large illuminated menu boards line the rear wall, and a pair of warm Edison pendant bulbs cast an amber glow overhead. The open kitchen is visible behind the service counter, where stainless steel prep surfaces and a grill sit alongside a deli display of hummus, tabbouleh and colourful pickled vegetables.
The atmosphere is fast, unpretentious and community-facing — busy with the university lunch crowd by day and the late-night student trade after dark.
The Location
Lebanese Bites sits on Woodhouse Lane in the Woodhouse area of Leeds, on the busy arterial route connecting the University of Leeds campus to the city centre. Leeds General Infirmary is a short walk away, and the surrounding streets carry heavy student footfall throughout the day and into the evening.
Where to Park
There are 3 car parks within 1 mile of here.
CitiPark Merrion Centre & First Direct Arena
CitiPark Merrion Centre & First Direct Arena is 0.9 miles away. It has 956 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 1.83 meters. There are null blue badge spaces available. null electric charging points are available. The car park features include patrolled, lifts, single-level, cctv, covered.
Q-Park St Johns Centre
Q-Park St Johns Centre is 1.0 miles away. It has 282 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2 meters. There are 4 blue badge spaces available. The car park features include lifts, help-point, cctv, covered. Payment can be made by card, app.
Q-Park The Light
Q-Park The Light is 1.0 miles away. It has 402 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2.2 meters. There are 24 blue badge spaces available. The car park features include lifts, help-point, cctv, covered, lighting. Payment can be made by card, app.
Opening Times
Monday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Delivery Options
Collection and delivery are available.
Note from Discover Leeds: Where possible we suggest contacting directly and/or collecting as third party delivery companies take a large cut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you eat in at Lebanese Bites?
Unfortunately you are not able to eat in at Lebanese Bites.
Does Lebanese Bites have an outside seating area?
No unfortunately Lebanese Bites does not have an outside seating area.
Does Lebanese Bites offer takeaway?
Yes Lebanese Bites does offer takeaway for delivery. They also accept collections.
Can I order Lebanese Bites delivery in Leeds with Deliveroo?
No, unfortunately delivery is not available for Lebanese Bites through Deliveroo in Leeds.
Can I order Lebanese Bites delivery in Leeds with Just Eat?
No, unfortunately delivery is not available for Lebanese Bites through Just Eat in Leeds.
Can I order Lebanese Bites delivery in Leeds with Uber Eats?
No, unfortunately delivery is not available for Lebanese Bites through Uber Eats in Leeds.
Is Lebanese Bites delivery available near me?
Delivery might not be available completely across Leeds. We would recommend checking their website, or with the particular service that you would be ordering from.
