200 Degrees Coffee Shop & Barista School

bond street in leeds has seen plenty of coffee shops come and go, but 200 degrees has something the others don't. staying power. maybe it's because they take the barista school part seriously, training people who actually understand extraction times and milk temperature. you can taste the difference in every cup. the regulars know this place gets specialty coffee right without the pretension. solo workers claim corner tables for hours, nursing cortados that stay warm in heavy ceramic. the tea selection surprises people too, proper loose leaf that doesn't taste like dusty bags. what really sets them apart from the chains is simple: they care about what's in your cup. 4.5 stars from over 800 google reviews doesn't happen by accident. it happens when you consistently serve coffee that makes people walk past three other places to get here. the vegan options don't feel like afterthoughts either, just good food…