We've rounded up 10 of our best places in the city to cool off with some ice cream or a decadent dessert:
1. The Milk Churn
Straight from the working dairy farm in Scarcroft, ice cream from The Milk Churn is as fresh as it gets. It’s a popular spot for families in Leeds, not only for the delicious ice cream that it serves up but also for the outdoor space available for children to play.
2. Ice Scoop Gelato
Ice Scoop Gelato has several late-night dessert parlours across Leeds and offers widespread delivery. As well as gelato sundaes and ice cream, there are plenty of mouth-watering desserts to choose from including waffles, crepes and cookie dough.
3. Haute Dolci
This luxury dessert restaurant in The Light shopping centre boasts a vast menu of sweet treats, including gelato creations, ice cream sundaes and sorbet. Enjoy each mouthful while surrounded by the restaurant’s beautiful white decor, with views across the shopping centre.
4. Heavenly Desserts
There are plenty of cool desserts on offer at this luxury parlour in Headingley. The decadently sweet Double Pleasure sundae is made with scoops of refreshing mango and strawberry sorbet, enhanced with cubes of juicy ripe mango and luscious strawberries.
5. Ecco Pizzeria
This classic Neapolitan pizzeria in Headingley has an adjoining gelateria, serving 18 different flavours of gelato and sorbet including cookies and cream, vanilla chocolate chip, sea salt caramel and banoffee. Make it a sundae with three layers of gelato, topped with sauce and whipped cream
6. Just Grand Vintage Tea Rooms
This Grand Arcade tea room is ranked the best place for dessert in Leeds on Tripadvisor. One reviewer said: 'Lovely tea rooms - great atmosphere, super friendly and relaxed. Excellent value for money and simply delicious food and exactly the right amounts. The fruit cake is one of the best I've ever had.'