"An amazing selection of street food from around the world, quality ingredients, fish and seafood."
"You could spend hours here."
"All the expected High Quality produce that easily undercuts All supermarket prices."
"Such a wide & varied selection of stalls. Fresh fish, fresh meat, clothes, fast food (high quality), trainers, phones- this place has it all!!"
Cons:
"The outdoor area did feel a bit like a jumble sale and had a lot of empty stalls, which was a shame."
"The fruit stalls were mostly selling inferior produce. By the time I got home 5hrs later a lot were unfit to eat really."
"Hardly any stalls inside or out."
"Row upon row upon row of empty stalls, interspersed with a plethora of tat and overpriced goods have now usurped its charm."
"This place is a dump... most of the stalls gone half of the market is being renovated and the other stalls are all the same."
"The outdoor market has lost its mojo."
"We used to love the market, unfortunately, there are a lot of empty stalls. The fish and meat rows are continuing to reduce in numbers."
Food Court and Dining Experience
Pros:
"Still a great place and a piece of Leeds history, the food court is a great idea too with beautiful food and coffee available."
"The part of Kirkgate Market nearest to the outdoor market has an amazing food court with stalls selling food from every corner of the planet."
"The food hall has some fantastic food on offer from various well established traders."
"The street food area is amazing, great restaurants and all so reasonable priced."
"Great food court that is full of independent businesses giving you the choice of fresh cooked food from all over the world."
"Also has an excellent food court with many international street food stalls with lots of seating/ tables."
"The food area is brilliant: you can all go to different desired outlets and then still sit together in the middle."
Cons:
"But over time and after the Coronavirus it's lost its touch and just became a little less enjoyable to walk around."
"Food market was busy but again prices were very high. I paid for 3 onion badgies chips and a Pepsi £5."
"Food area looked cheap with awful plastic chairs and tables and no-one at them."
"Lovely food market to visit for curry experience but long long queues. Out of certain dishes by the time you get to the till to order."
"Visited the market for the first time in ages. Good to see the restoration/improvement work taking place, but the proliferation of little cafes etc was unexpected and disappointing."
"Really disappointed. I lived in Leeds for years and Kirkgate was one of my favourite places in the city."
"£2.50 for a large cherry Bakewell which was as dry as sand, I could get a slightly smaller but better quality one from the Sainsbury's up the road for the same price."
Market Atmosphere and Experience
Pros:
"There is a great atmosphere, and you can easily get drawn into it."
"Full of history and character! They have changed so much over the years and have introduced so many different new food places to try!"
"A mix of old and new with traditional market stalls inside and out alongside food vendors selling food and drink to suit all tastes and cultures."
"Such a pleasant place to be, if you ever come to Leeds and you're a fan of an open market. There's varieties of things to shop."
"The market hall itself is beautiful, with amazing cast ironwork and this super cool vaulted ceiling; it feels genuine and historic."
"One of the most vibrant areas in the city centre, all sorts to see and do in the market!"
"Love this place. Wide variety of foods and other items. Has a great atmosphere and nice architecture."
Cons:
"I was so sad to see a once thriving market so empty."
"What was once a glorious and welcoming place to visit and in which to browse, is now a mere shadow of its former self."
"The market is now a shadow of its former self."
"Not what it used to be... very lack-luster and sparse."
"It's not really a market anymore!! The outside market full of empty stall very sad really."
"Want to see a ghost? Head to Kirkgate Market. The empty units left buy businesses the council murdered still haunt its hallways."
"Since a child, I have spent many a great hour at Leeds market but have sadly watched it's decline over the years and would say all its previous character, hustle and bustle has gone."
Value and Pricing
Pros:
"Cheap fresh veg meat everything very nice place I love this market."
"Some are at good prices and some a bit expensive."
"Beautiful fragrances and at amazing prices. Perfume with body spray for £25!!"
"Really like the liveliness of place. Most saturdays i go to market's food court. Good and delicious options for brunch, cheap as well."
"Lots of very fair prices though."
"You can find all types of fresh fruits and vegetable."
"Most of the things you can get here at cheap price."
Cons:
"Parking is very expensive. It is also hard to access unless you know the area well."
"The reason that this market doesn't get five stars is the parking situation. Parking is very expensive."
"The biggest open market in Europe under roof. A lot of deals. Cheaper and. Cheaper."
"£2.50 for a large cherry Bakewell which was as dry as sand, I could get a slightly smaller but better quality one from the Sainsbury's up the road for the same price."
"Be careful as Staff try to rip you off inside the Market."
"If you're a vegan, or squeamish, be careful though as there are sections filled with meat and fish, and the smell can be quite strong."