Farmhouse: I visited a busy Leeds brunch spot to see if it was worth the hype

Open from 8am til 5pm throughout the week and 9am til 5pm on the weekend, Farmhouse specialises in hearty meals to indulge in.

Inside, you’ll notice a fun and quirky interior with flowers on the walls and disco balls on the roof. It’s an aesthetic that can be described in three words: cosy, comfortable, and casual.

The staff are friendly and attentive from the moment you walk in. Even amidst a busy atmosphere with multiple other tables to look after, they were always on hand to talk to us and offered fantastic menu recommendations.

Their recommendations were much-needed as the Farmhouse menu offers a variety of tempting options difficult to decide between.

From eggs benedict to burgers, whether you want breakfast, lunch, or something in between the two, Farmhouse is catered to whatever it is you may be craving. This made it the ideal spot for myself and my plus one who both fancied completely different things.

I chose to try the American breakfast, an early-morning feast packed with pancakes, tater tots, syrup, sausages, and bacon which priced at £16.95. The classic combination of sweet and savoury made this a satisfying dish that hit all the right taste buds.

The tater tots particularly were a fun novelty element - warm, crispy, and bite-sized, they were the part of the dish I’d be more than happy to have over and over again. The other parts however did not disappoint - both the sausages and bacon were perfectly cooked, and the pancakes firm yet fluffy.

My plus one chose to try the birria burrito, a flavour-fuelled dish packed with beef, rice, spice, and vegetables also priced at £16.95.

It was a dish they found rich and tasty, ideal for a weekend lunchtime when you want to treat yourself. Like me, they had tater tots too but theirs were loaded with Mexican sauces and seasoning, a choice they felt added a fun kick to the side.

The portions of both meals were generous, but perhaps too much so. Almost every inch of my plate was covered with food which meant that I felt quite clumsy when actually trying to cut into the dish to eat.

As well as this, because the American Breakfast is packed with proteins and carbohydrates, it quickly became quite filling.

My plus one had a similar issue - though their burrito had a great taste, it was jam-packed with rice to such an extent that it drowned out some of the other flavours and felt quite awkward to try and eat whether by hands or with cutlery.

Drink-wise, we kept our choices simple, opting for an iced latte and a cappuccino respectively. Both came fast and tasted great and we’d definitely opt for visiting Farmhouse just for drinks at a quieter time in the week. The iced latte was a lovely light accompaniment to a heavy meal while the cappuccino a warm hug in a cup for a cold winter's day.

Overall, Farmhouse is a great restaurant to try if you fancy a fun brunch option guaranteed to fill you up. For us, we loved what we tried but were slightly overwhelmed by the large portion sizes.

Because of this, we’d definitely recommend building up your appetite before a Farmhouse visit. However, as a restaurant with fun menu options, an exciting atmosphere, and staff who seem to love the brand, it still was a fantastic experience. If you want to treat yourself, definitely try Farmhouse out.

Factfile

Address: 20-22 Lands Ln, Leeds LS1 6LB

Telephone: 0113 244 6410

Opening hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday-Sunday: 9am-5pm

Website: https://www.farmhouse.biz/

Scores

Food: 8/10

Value: 8/10

Atmosphere: 9/10

Service: 9/10

Total: 8.5/10