Huddersfield Town Centre The Best Place For Food In West Yorkshire

Ever found yourself endlessly scrolling through food apps, wondering where to go for a decent bite to eat? You might think the obvious answer lies in big cities like Leeds or Bradford, but according to a report on 14 December 2025, you could be missing a trick. Huddersfield town centre has been named the best place in all of West Yorkshire for restaurants and takeaways. A new review service called Hudds Food has spent the last year exploring every corner of the town's food scene, and what it found is genuinely exciting.

What Makes Huddersfield’s Food Scene So Special?

It is not just about one or two standout spots. It is about the sheer number and variety of brilliant eateries packed into a small, walkable area. The team behind Hudds Food believe the quality is unbeatable. One reviewer said the town centre offers quality and variety that is second to none.

Imagine stepping off the train or parking your car and finding dozens of food options within a ten minute walk. Huddersfield has long loved places like Rivers for Chinese food and Istanbul for Turkish dishes, but Hudds Food also highlighted hidden gems like Foeyams, which serves amazing Gambian cuisine. This mix of well known favourites and adventurous global flavours is what sets Huddersfield apart.

More Than Just Your Local Chippy

The data from Hudds Food shows there are 67 cafes and restaurants inside the ring road, plus 24 takeaway only venues. That is a huge amount of choice in one town centre.

You can enjoy a full English breakfast, grab Thai food for lunch, then enjoy Syrian or Italian food in the evening. The diversity is staggering. Here is just a sample of what is available.

• Traditional British
• Authentic Chinese
• Delicious Turkish
• Unique Gambian
• Fresh Thai
• Heart warming Syrian
• Classic Italian

This is not about having a handful of good options. It is about having a thriving, multicultural food ecosystem.

Giving Leeds and Bradford a Run for Their Money

For years, if you wanted a big night out or fancy food, Leeds or Bradford were the go to choices. But things are changing. Thanks to the TransPennine upgrade, Huddersfield is easier and faster to reach than ever before.

One reviewer from Hudds Food pointed out how simple it is. People can leave work in Leeds and be dining in Huddersfield 19 minutes later. They believe Huddersfield offers all the range you would find in a major city but more concentrated and far more affordable.

Even surrounding hotspots like Slaithwaite, Marsden, and Holmfirth cannot match the sheer variety found in Huddersfield town centre. They offer great artisan food, but Huddersfield delivers a genuine global menu.

The Best Street Food in West Yorkshire

If you love street food, Huddersfield has something special. According to Hudds Food, the town offers the best street food dish in West Yorkshire. It is the goulash from the Hungarian Langos cabin in the outdoor market.

This dish is hearty, delicious, and only costs a fiver. It sums up what makes Huddersfield so special. It is unpretentious, flavourful, and accessible to everyone. You simply eat it outside at the cabin’s tables and enjoy the experience.

A Word of Warning About the Future

Despite the glowing review of Huddersfield’s food scene today, Hudds Food raised concerns about the future. The new food hall planned for the Cultural Heart development in the old Queensgate market could create challenges for existing independent restaurants.

The big question is whether the food hall will attract more footfall to the town or simply divert customers from current businesses. With a large marketing budget behind the new venue, independent eateries fear unfair competition. The future success of Huddersfield’s vibrant food scene will depend on balancing new developments with support for the independents that make the town centre so special.