These images showcase how a number of artisan cafes opened up during the decade serving up freshly brewed coffee, a tea (with extra hot water), fried breakfasts, brunch as well as a choice of homemade snacks and cakes to a generation of shoppers. Many of the cafes featured in this gallery transformed into a bar for the night time crowd. How many do you remember? READ MORE: 31 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds cafe culture
Did you enjoy a brew and bite in here back in the day? The Headrow Coffee House pictured in November 1998.
2. Leeds cafe culture
The Victoria Quarter was the place for the Harvey Nichols Espresso Bar. Photo: Peter Thacker
3. Leeds cafe culture
Artist Brian Holmes (centre) pictured in October 1999 with his mural at The Meeting Point Cafe and Social Centre in Harehills. Photo: Mel Hulme
4. Leeds cafe culture
Do you remember Parisa on Park Row? Pictured in August 1999. Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Leeds cafe culture
This is Zaika, cafe-restaurant on Roundhay Road pictured in March 1999. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
6. Leeds cafe culture
Indie Joze Coffee Shop in the Victoria Quarter pictured in November 1998.