June is National Candy Month and, while the term is rarely used in the UK, Leeds is home to plenty of excellent places to satisfy a sweet tooth.
From traditional sweet shops and artisan chocolatiers to nostalgic pick ’n’ mix counters, these 11 Leeds businesses are perfect for anyone looking to indulge in a sugary treat this month.
1. SweetMania
This Cross Gates sweet shop offers an extensive range of pick ’n’ mix sweets, chocolates, fizzy favourites and imported confectionery. 📍Cross Gates Shopping Centre, Cross Gates, Leeds LS15 8ET | BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
2. Charbonnel Et Walker
This luxury chocolatier has been making fine chocolates since 1875 and is known for its signature truffles, chocolate hampers and gift boxes.📍19 County Arcade, Leeds LS1 6BW | Google-Dave Sage
3. Anand Sweets
One of Leeds' best-known Indian sweet shops, with more than 1,200 Google reviews and a huge range of traditional mithai. 📍109 Harehills Rd, Harehills, Leeds LS8 5HS and 53-55 Queen's Rd, Leeds LS6 1HY | Google Street View
4. The Sweet Quarter
Chapel Allerton's the Sweet Quarter offers traditional confectionery, retro classics, and a generous selection of pick 'n' mix sweets.📍126 Harrogate Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 4NZ | Iconic Media Group Photo: James Hardisty
5. Browns Sweets
A longstanding favourite inside Leeds Kirkgate Market, Browns Sweets is packed with traditional confectionery, retro classics and pick ’n’ mix favourites.📍 Kirkgate Market, 22-24 George St, Leeds LS2 7HH | Daniel So/Google
6. Yaadgaar Sweet Centre
Yaadgaar Sweet Centre is known for its vast selection of traditional South Asian sweets, including barfi, gulab jamun and laddoos📍 | Google