Award-winning, independent specialty coffee roasters, Bean Coffee has selected Wellington Place as its first Leeds location.
MEPC, the developer and asset manager behind Wellington Place, has announced Bean Coffee will be opening at 11 Wellington Place on Thursday, 13th February. Bean is the next exciting retailer to join the impressive lineup at Wellington Place.
Making its name as Liverpool’s longest-established independent, Bean Coffee is on a mission to make speciality coffee accessible to all without compromising quality. Co-Founder Jon Whyte is known for personally sourcing a variety of beans from around the world, his travels regularly take him to India and Rwanda as part of their commitment to offer fresh, ethically sourced coffee, which will be served up alongside a selection of freshly prepared toasties, baguettes and pastries.
This new addition to Wellington Place’s thriving food and drink scene includes well known and independent bars, cafes and restaurants, including Mad Frans, Good Luck Club, Sociable Folk, Hoist House, Caffé Nero, Pret A Manger, Sesame and Veeno.
On the new opening, Paul Pavia, commercial director at MEPC, said: “At Wellington Place, we’re committed to curating a diverse and exciting food and drink offering that cements our position as the number one place to work, visit, and do business in Leeds.
“This is why we couldn’t be more pleased to introduce Bean Coffee to our neighbourhood. It’s a brilliant addition, driving our reputation as a key destination in Leeds, both throughout the week and at weekends.”
Jon Whyte, co-founder and managing director at Bean Coffee, added: “Wellington Place is a bustling, energetic district in the heart of the city. As our first store in Leeds, we knew that we wanted to be part of this community. MEPC’s commitment to creating an inclusive neighbourhood that supports the local community aligns with our business ethos and we can’t wait to open.”
The addition of Bean Coffee follows a trio of exciting openings at Wellington Place in the past year, including Pret A Manger, Sesame, and Beyu Dental.
