The Barn Coffee Shop is a social enterprise coffee shop set within the scenic grounds of Meanwood Valley Urban Farm in North Leeds. All profits go directly to local community projects, making every cup of coffee a contribution to the neighbourhood.
With speciality coffee roasted locally in Leeds, seasonal light bites, and a warm, eclectic interior overlooking working farmland, The Barn offers a genuinely distinctive daytime retreat in the Meanwood Valley.
There are vegan friendly, and vegetarian friendly food options available.
Location Details
- Tel: 0113 262 5048
- Meanwood Valley Urban Farm, Sugar Well Road, LS7 2QGGoogle Map Directions
- Reservations: Walk-in Only
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The Food
The kitchen takes a seasonal, light-touch approach, with a menu that shifts as the weather changes. Spring and summer bring vibrant salads — a recent favourite features sundried tomatoes, Cajun chickpeas, tenderstem broccoli, avocado, and olive tapenade, all plant-based and packed with flavour.
Mornings centre on comforting staples: porridge, bacon sandwiches, and a children’s menu for younger visitors. Freshly prepared light lunches round out the midday offering, with soups appearing regularly alongside the rotating specials.
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The Drink
Speciality coffee sits at the heart of the drinks menu, ethically sourced and roasted locally in Leeds. The Barn rotates single origin beans with care — a recent offering featured a Colombia Will Cata Pacamara processed using the red honey method, the kind of detail that signals a serious speciality operation rather than a generic café pour.
Loose-leaf teas and a selection of quality hot drinks round out the warm options, with hot chocolate making a seasonal appearance through the colder months. Cold drinks are available for warmer days.
The Place
Large floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors open the interior directly onto the farm’s greenery, flooding the space with natural daytime light. The colour palette feels considered and inviting: deep terracotta and salmon pink walls in the main seating area give way to a teal counter wall, all grounded by large grey ceramic floor tiles.
Heavy solid wooden tables pair with dark grey upholstered chairs and a tan leather sofa dressed with orange cushions, creating an eclectic mix that avoids the identikit coffee shop look. Potted indoor plants and framed botanical artwork reinforce the farm-meets-home atmosphere.
The Location
The Barn sits within Meanwood Valley Urban Farm on Sugar Well Road, a leafy pocket of North Leeds popular with families and dog walkers.
The farm setting — working animals, trails, green space — gives the coffee shop a character that no high street unit could replicate.
Access
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Opening Times
Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Delivery Options
Collection is 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 The Barn Coffee Shop?
Yes you can eat in/dine in at The Barn Coffee Shop. There is also have an outside seating area. A great shout on a sunny day!
Does The Barn Coffee Shop have an outside seating area?
Yes The Barn Coffee Shop does have an outside seating area.
Does The Barn Coffee Shop offer takeaway?
Unfortunately The Barn Coffee Shop does not offer a takeaway delivery service. However they do offer collection. Why not pop in and grab it yourself!
Can I order The Barn Coffee Shop delivery in Leeds with Deliveroo?
No, unfortunately delivery is not available for The Barn Coffee Shop through Deliveroo in Leeds.
Can I order The Barn Coffee Shop delivery in Leeds with Just Eat?
No, unfortunately delivery is not available for The Barn Coffee Shop through Just Eat in Leeds.
Can I order The Barn Coffee Shop delivery in Leeds with Uber Eats?
No, unfortunately delivery is not available for The Barn Coffee Shop through Uber Eats in Leeds.
