A Serene Place to Study - Mint Cafe
In true Leeds style, Mint café incorporates both vintage fashion and a cosy café which serves not only delicious coffee but also a tasty selection of Mediterranean and Lebanese food. Beneath the warm and enticing café there is a small shop selling vintage clothing, ornaments and furniture. However, the reason that we went back to this delightful café time and time again during our January exam period was that it was ultimately the most relaxing place to study in Headingley. The rooms are light and airy and are complete with comfortable chairs and tables perfect for spreading piles of books across. Don’t be put off though; this is not just a student hang out. At lunchtime young professionals pile in, keen to get their Lebanese wraps which start at the fantastic price of only three pounds. It also seems to be a favourite amongst friends who just want to sit and gossip for hours over coffee. It is a credit to the café’s friendly owners that people spend a long time enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of this place.
Mint also offers a chef’s special everyday which is a more substantial lunchtime option and for those of you with a sweet tooth the crepes and pastries make appealing deserts. Being tea lovers, we were impressed by the selection of tea, all served in traditional tea pots with strainers. Our favourite room which is just off the main coffee bar is decorated with an old record collection and cans of San Pellegrino sparkling juices (which are also sold in the café). One finds oneself becoming very tempted to purchase items such as a Polaroid camera that is displayed on the ‘for sale’ shelf. The café is unique not just because of its unusual menu but because it attracts any kind of customer whether you are after a vintage record or a Baba Ghanoush roasted aubergine dip!
33 North Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HW
