Experienced chefs poised to launch restaurant’s second branch

A Harrogate brunch spot is heading to central Leeds with its second venue towards the end of summer.

Farmhouse, an independently owned restaurant specialising in breakfast, brunch and all-day dishes, will be based in the former ASK Italian on Lands Lane. 

Customers can expect hearty portions of locally sourced homemade food, premium drinks, and a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. 

Farmhouse will open between the hours of 8am and 5pm, serving up a selection of dishes ranging from brunch classics with a twist to burgers, Japanese rice bowls and plant-based options. 

Chef Tom Hunter will head the kitchen of the 100-cover restaurant, bringing with him over 10 years of experience. His work will be familiar to regulars who dined in The Reliance.

Farmhouse owner Jordan Aspinall, himself a chef with over 14 years in the industry, will be working across both sites to ensure the Leeds venue replicates the success of the flagship restaurant.

Hunter and Aspinall are currently crafting the Leeds menu, which will include some Farmhouse favourites, alongside some new dishes with a focus on fresh Yorkshire produce.

Aspinall said: “We are super excited to open in Leeds and can’t wait to bring our unique take on world foods to the city, without being tied down to any specific style of cuisine.

“We create our tried and tested favourites, with no trick cooking, no clever marketing just good food served by friendly people.

“We originally looked for a restaurant in Leeds in 2019 when we opened in Harrogate, and so this has been in our minds for quite some time.

“I’m confident we’ve found the perfect site for our second farmhouse and can’t wait to bring our amazing brunch to Leeds city centre.’’

Diners can expect to begin the day with coffees – blended with partners Union coffee roasters – to accompany offerings such as Cinnamon Graham French toast, Farmhouse benedict with poached eggs, crispy halloumi, and turkey bacon, and chilli scrambled egg with bacon and parmesan. 

Starters include crispy Bubble Red shrimp with curry mayo, zucchini frites with Indian sweet chilli sauce, and crispy jackfruit bao with kimchi and gochujang.

Mains options range from a tasty vegan duck stir fry with chilli jam and a juicy plant-based hot dog, to surf & turf with bavette steak, Argentinian prawns and lobster hollandaise sauce. 

The Farmhouse bar will offer everything from smoothies to beers, wine and cocktails.