La Bottega Milanese
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About La Bottega Milanese
On Bond Court near Leeds Station, La Bottega Milanese is a coffee shop built around an Italian dark roast espresso, pulled on La Marzocco machines with Mahlkoenig grinders. The counter also runs pastries, tiramisu, and light bites, plus pasta and snacks with beer and wine. A seasonal date latte, finished with a chocolate-dipped date, rotates onto the menu alongside the standard drinks. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. The station location makes it a stop for a short wait between trains, though the room fills up and gets loud on weekend afternoons, with several staff working the counter during those busy stretches.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pastries, flat white, date latte and tiramisu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pastries, flat white, date latte and tiramisu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee, describing flat whites, matcha and a winter date latte with a chocolate dipped date as well made, with the pastries close behind as fresh and full of flavor. One reviewer also praises the tiramisu, and another returned the next morning for more pastries after a hotel breakfast stop. Several describe friendly, quick service even when the cafe is busy, and the space is called stylish and modern, though one notes a Sunday afternoon was loud and crowded. The complaints are sharper. One reviewer describes six staff behind the counter, many on their phones, and a roughly twenty minute wait for sandwiches that were toasted despite being asked not to be, with music too loud to order Coppa over. Another family says they got no greeting, a bitter drink when they asked for something sweet, and eye rolls while choosing a pastry. A former regular of the original location found the new room very dark and the Italian dark roast not to their taste. One reviewer still praised the staff for a quick, efficient pit stop between trains.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee, describing flat whites, matcha and a winter date latte with a chocolate dipped date as well made, with the pastries close behind as fresh and full of flavor. One reviewer also praises the tiramisu, and another returned the next morning for more pastries after a hotel breakfast stop. Several describe friendly, quick service even when the cafe is busy, and the space is called stylish and modern, though one notes a Sunday afternoon was loud and crowded. The complaints are sharper. One reviewer describes six staff behind the counter, many on their phones, and a roughly twenty minute wait for sandwiches that were toasted despite being asked not to be, with music too loud to order Coppa over. Another family says they got no greeting, a bitter drink when they asked for something sweet, and eye rolls while choosing a pastry. A former regular of the original location found the new room very dark and the Italian dark roast not to their taste. One reviewer still praised the staff for a quick, efficient pit stop between trains.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“La Bottega Milanese has always been one of my favourite coffee shops, and I genuinely miss stopping by for a coffee. The quality is exceptional, with every drink expertly made using fantastic coffee, and the food and pastries are just as impressive. Despite how busy it often gets, the staff always provide friendly and efficient service, creating a welcoming atmosphere every time. It's clear why this place is so popular – the quality speaks for itself.”
- Google user
“Unfortunately we had a very unpleasant first experience despite being extremely excited to try out. We travelled with two young children for this specific coffee shop but was left very disappointed. The customer service was terrible, they did not even utter a word or a smile, we were not even told who’s drink was who’s and where to collect so was left waiting. We asked for a sweet (ish) iced drink but was given a very bitter drink. Maybe we just didn’t match the “aesthetic” audience, nevertheless we were not treated right and had eyes rolled at us when picking a pastry (we literally took 30 seconds) yet they kept walking away despite not being busy. It’s safe to say we will not be coming back.”
- Google user
“Absolute lack of management. 6 employees behind the counter, half on their phone, the other half ignoring customers. Straight up made eye contact with an employees and waved, trying to get their attention so I could get my sandwich. They just pulled out their phone while looking me in the eye and got busy on their phone. The music is EXCESSIVELY loud. Employees couldn't understand me from across the counter even as I started to raise my volume each time they made me repeat Coppa. Turn down the music, have even one employee taking orders. I was wondering: Why did it take 6 people and 20 minutes to just to pull out my sandwiches and put them in paper. It turns out it's because they were toasting them... After I told them I didn't want them toasted. They probably didn't hear me over the max volume club music blasting in here. Good lord... The Sandwiches weren't even that good for the price. Like... It was a pretty good sandwich... For £5.... Get it together lads.”
- Google user
“La Bottega Milanese is a stylish coffee shop known for its high-quality coffee and relaxed, modern atmosphere. The drinks are consistently well made, with great attention to detail, and there’s a nice selection of light bites to go with them. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and service is usually quick even when it’s busy. A great spot for coffee lovers looking for something a bit more refined.”
- Google user
“Visited to see if our memories from the original La Bottega in the Light were as fond as we remembered. It feels like they have completely changed the vibe in this new location and it was oddly very dark in there fur no apparent reason. They have nailed the Italian dark roast style of coffee. If you like that I am sure it is fine. Not for me sadly. They have a bar full of La Marzocco brewers and Mahlkoenig grinders, however as always if you start with super dark roasted beans you will inevitably end up where they do.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Hip, Milanese-style espresso cafe also serving baked goods, pasta and snacks with beer & wine.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Coffee shops near La Bottega Milanese
- Nero Express3.7740.2 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopVegan options
decaf latte, quick coffee before trains, pistachio croissant
- The Union Coffee House4.75200.3 mi£15–30Wi-Fi / laptopVegan options
eggstravaganza, french toast, posh beans on toast
- Flamingos Coffee House4.75400.3 mi£1–15Vegan options
book swap library, cakes and pastries, coffee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Bottega Milanese | 4.51,115 | — | — | pastries, flat white, date latte |
| Nero ExpressWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 3.774 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | decaf latte, quick coffee before trains, pistachio croissant |
| The Union Coffee HouseWi-Fi / laptop · Vegan options | 4.7520 | 0.3 mi | £15–30 | eggstravaganza, french toast, posh beans on toast |
| Flamingos Coffee HouseVegan options | 4.7540 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | book swap library, cakes and pastries, coffee |
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