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Station Diner

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4.9 out of 5 stars4.9(155 reviews)

Quick info

+44 113 278 2881
137 Kirkstall Ln, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3LF, United Kingdom
£1–15

About Station Diner

Station Diner is a cafe on Kirkstall Ln in Leeds, next to Headingley railway station. It is family run, with seating available downstairs as well as out front. The all day breakfast comes with black pudding, and the counter also serves a bacon butty and pie with chips, peas and gravy, alongside espresso. Families with young children can use the high chairs, and the step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Dogs are welcome throughout, and the outdoor seating gives an option for eating outside. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken, and opens daily in the daytime only.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Family friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.9/5
155 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cooked breakfast, sausage, black pudding and bacon butty.

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Customer Review Summary

Breakfast is what most reviewers return to, described as cooked to perfection, with the sausage singled out repeatedly as a highlight, even by one who notes sausages are often soggy. Black pudding gets a mention in both the small breakfast and the all day breakfast, and one reviewer calls it the best breakfast they have ever had. Close behind is the bacon butty, called excellent, along with sausage rolls, cake and a giant tea cake. One diner, on a recommendation, found the pie, chips, peas and gravy absolutely delicious, and another praises a good espresso. Reviewers describe the food as good quality, very tasty and reasonably priced, and the staff as friendly and polite, with one noting their food request was accommodated very well. The one criticism is that the downstairs seating could do with some atmosphere, though another reviewer enjoyed its out of the way feel. Several mention stopping in for breakfast before a train from the neighbouring station. One recalls the owner heating the grill shortly before closing to make a sausage and bacon sandwich.

Featured reviews

  • Darren Jones
    “I visited this lovely little cafe today as I was in Leeds to pick up a car with my son-in-law and as we were early as I like to be we decided to get a a breakfast from a nearby venue. I was so happy we were very early as I had one of the best breakfasts I've ever had at this wonderful place. I'd like to add a little context to how highly that rates this little gem. I worked 30 years in the building trade and covered the whole of the UK either lodging away or travelling so this also is a comparison of hotel breakfasts too, whilst not being a picky eater I know good food when I taste it and everything on my plate was brilliant perfectly cooked so tasty and the sausage test passed with such high marks. I had the small breakfast costing just £7.50 which was just enough for me after stealing the son-in-law's black pudding and I'm a big eater I stand at 5"11 and 21st and it set me up lovely for the day. Now to mention the staff the 2 very lovely ladies were friendly professional and a pleasure to meet. I never write reviews unless I'm suitably astounded and today I was, it was so good I would definitely make the 80mile round trip from Doncaster purely to sample this wonderful food again. Thanks station diner you made a broken old builder a very happy chap today 👏👏”
  • Gsmb
    “Best breakfast I have ever had and I have had quite few in my life!”
  • Aaron Diede
    “Hidden little Headingly gem! Very cozy, family run business serving an absolutely gorgeous, cooked to perfection breakfast where even the often so soggy sausage becomes a highlight. You'll even get a good espresso and the necessary bottle of water for your trip when taking the train from the station that it sits right next to. I'll be back 💗”
  • Jamie
    “Someone recommended the pie chips peas and gravy WITHA the downstairs seating here . Just been up and must say it was absolutely delicious and a lovely out of the way feel eating downstairs. Highly recommend”
  • Dave Johnson
    “Great little cafe near to Headinley railway station. Visited for breakfast on way to catch train. Brilliant quality food, very well cooked by friendly staff. The prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeaway
Show more amenities
  • Dine-in
  • Family friendly
  • Vegetarian options
  • Casual
  • Kerbside pickup
  • On-site services
Dining options· 6
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
Offerings· 3
  • Coffee
  • Prepared foods
  • Quick bite
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 2
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilet
Highlights· 3
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Location

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