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Oat milk.... No extra charge Extra shot..... No extra charge Sparkling conversation..... No extra charge #leoni #coffee #oatmilk #espresso #barista #caffeine

Sunday's are usually spent ruminating over questionable life choices and experimenting in the kitchen. Today it was digestive biscuits. Much better than mass produced shop bought and just as good to dunk in a cuppa.

Valentine's day.... Nothing says, 'I love you' like a box of lobster shortbread.... 7 biscuits, each one lovingly made and decorated by hand. A box of chocolates is so last year. Order your lobster box now..... Limited number available £16 per box

It's been a cold and miserable day out, and trade has been pretty stop/start.... Days like this give me the time and the opportunity to indulge in purely selfish acts... Today I made Baklava, for no other reason than I love Baklava and I wanted to make it... Made from honey from my own hives - Greece meets North Yorkshire #leoni #baklava #homemade #indulge #coffeeaddict #localhoney

*** ADVANCED NOTICE *** Tomorrow we are having our internet updated to super sexy super fast fibre.... The engineer has assured us this will be 'seamless'.... I don't believe him. I envisage everything that can go wrong will go wrong.... If our internet goes down at all during this swap over, this will render our card machine out of action for that duration.... If you plan to visit us tomorrow, maybe bring some real life actual money 😀😀

Happy new year to all our customers who have supported us over 2023. Thank you to all my wonderful staff and our suppliers @dalesthechefschoice @coffeebrothersuk @designfarmstudio @threeridingscoffee @thebeechamweigh @stonehouse.bakery.ltd

That's it boys and girls... We have finished here for 2023... After a hectic Christmas period, we are now taking a few well deserved days off... We shall throw our doors open again on Friday 5th January... Thank you to all our wonderful customers who have supported us in 2023 and we look forward to welcoming you back in the new year. #leoni #barista #thankyou #newyear #coffeeaddict

Last bistro of the year done and dusted. Thank you to all our customers who make these evenings such a wonderful experience. Photos courtesy of @edwardthompson_film #leoni #bistro #foodie

True to form, I'm probably the last business in Yorkshire to post our Christmas opening times ... So here goes. Saturday 23rd.... 9:00-5:30 Sunday 24th.... 10:00-4:00 Christmas day..... Closed (obviously) Boxing day.... Closed Wednesday 27th.... 9:00-4:30 Thursday 28th..... 9:00-4:30 Friday 29th..... 9:00-4:30 Saturday 30th..... 9:00-5:30 New year's Eve..... 10:00-4:00 New year's Day.... Closed Tuesday 2nd..... Closed Wednesday 3rd...... Closed Thursday 4th..... Closed Friday 5th..... 9:00-5:30 Saturday 6th onwards..... 9:00-5:30 Thank you

Another busy Saturday.... In fact a record Saturday and a record week.... Thank you to all our wonderful customers who have supported us and thank you to my amazing team who have worked their socks off this week!

A truly captivating afternoon servicing coffee grinders.... There's no point offering an exceptional single origin dark roast washed coffee from Burundi (New guest coffee arriving next week) if our grinder isn't up to scratch. You'd be amazed at the difference a new set of burrs makes to the end product..... My customers deserve the best! #Burundi #guest #coffee #eureka #grinder #barista #leoni

Just an advanced warning.... Tomorrow morning (Tuesday 10th) we are having some vital work done to our coffee machine. Hopefully it will all be done by the time we throw our doors open at 9am. There is a possibility that this work will take a little longer than expected..... If this is the case the coffee machine will be out of action for a short time. We will still open at 9am... And you are all welcome to come in and put your feet up, but there may be a short delay for your drinks. #leonis #shoplocal #dallacorte #barista #coffee #visitmalton

Saturday 30th September..... We are open as usual, serving a full menu with our normal opening times.... We will however only be opening downstairs. Upstairs will obviously still be open for the use of the toilet, just not for seating, eating or drinking. We are confronted with the 'perfect storm' of staff holidays, illness and now an outbreak of COVID which in total has descemated my workforce. Although this is unfortunate.... I've been doing this long enough now to know that I cannot offer the service that I or you expect with the number of staff available to me. I hope that you all understand.

Morning spent staff training with @3smeefmorgan Latte after latte after latte after latte after latte after..... latte. Practice makes perfect! #leonis #latte #training #sunday #local #barista

Our new takeaway cups are made from bamboo and are completely, biodegradable and compostable! They look pretty sexy as well. #coffee #takeaway #ecofriendly #eco #latte #leonis

I've been wanting to make a cake like this for a while.... and what better occasion than my daughter's 15th birthday! #leonis #cake #homemade #delicious #malton #coffee #barista

This time of year always reminds me of family holidays in France when my Memere Lucienne would make seemingly endless tarts with all sorts of fruits from the orchards. One year I literally ate so many I threw up. Our bistro nights are a homage to the simple, uncomplicated, fresh and hearty cooking of a traditional farmhouse French kitchen. This is my attempt at my grandmother's (and mother's) Tarte au pomme.... Potentially for a future bistro night. #bistro #frenchcooking #tart #apples #pomme #duponcheel #windfall #leonis #malton

We're recruiting!! If you want to be the newest addition to our amazing workforce, then get in touch. We're initially looking for someone on a permanent basis to cover three shifts per week. Staff have to be 'Swiss army knives' and be able to fulfill multiple roles. No experience is needed, but a happy and outgoing personality and a willingness to learn is essential. An interest in food and a love of tea and coffee won't do your chances any harm either.

Just your average Saturday #saturday #cafe #leoni #coffeeshop #caffeine #busy #weekend #malton #northyorkshire #baristagram

Today is the two year anniversary of me taking over the helm at Leoni's. With any business, you never stop learning and you never stop growing. Over the two years we've seen plenty of change... Some wonderful staff have moved on - to be be replaced by new wonderful staff, we launched a new website, we maintained our 5star food hygiene rating, we have established our bistro evenings which have been a real success, we've ran latte art, barista courses and coffee tasting seminars. I've jumped out of a plane for charity. Customers have become acquaintances and then become friends. We've tried hard to keep our standards up and build on the successful reputation that the business built in the 25 years before my tenure. It's given us tears and laughs, sleep deprivation and a few more grey hairs, but we turn up everyday because we love what we do. None of it is possible without our customers, so this is one huge thank you to your continued support, especially in tough financial times for everyone. And another huge thank you to my staff. When I first took over I had their full support.... It was, and still is a pleasure to work alongside them. #coffee #espresso #barista #coffeeshop #leonis #malton #northyorkshire #latte #anniversary #caffeine #coffeeaddict #dailygrind

Happy birthday George! It's very exciting. George has turned 16, and now he knows everything. I don't have to tell him anything anymore because he already knows! In fact he knows more than I do AND more than the whole of Wikipedia! I couldn't be more thrilled.... What a joyous time! Happy birthday big man!

Pastéis de Faijão..... Here's an interesting one on the counter tomorrow. A Portuguese delicacy.... Made with puréed Cannellini beans (yes, you read that right), sugar, ground almonds and a ridiculous amount of egg yolks.... Absolutely delicious!

Coronation update...... Business as usual... Usual hours, usual days and usual menu. Saturday: 9-5:30 Sunday: closed Monday: 10-4 Tuesday: 9-5:30

We will be closed tomorrow, 1st May for the Bank Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday at 9am. We are open all week including normal hours (9-5:30) on Coronation Saturday..... Have a great bank holiday.

What a week.... We unfortunately didn't make the cut for the royal visit this week and then we had to deal with a coffee machine malfunction on Good Friday. We carried on with smiles on our faces and finished with nearly a record week. A huge thank you to all our customers and a massive thank you to my wonderful staff. We are closed now on Easter Sunday and Monday, but will be back open on Tuesday morning at 9am #leoni #coffee #barista #espresso #caffeine #visitmalton

I just spent an amazing evening watching Ryedale schools performance of 'Oliver'. I'm not really one for musical theatre, but I was completely bowled over how professional and accomplished it was from start to finish. There's still two nights to run and I would recommend going to watch it. Leoni's son and heir @george_g_t_n is quite menacing as Bill Sykes and there's even a little cameo of Leoni's in the set design courtesy of @edwardthompson_film and @jazbubthomp #oliver #ryedaleschool #amdram #musical #theatre #leonis

Happy birthday to one of our most beloved and respected customers. Mike Woodger.... 100 years young today. Michael Woodger (born 28 March 1923) is a pioneering English computer scientist. He was influential in the development of the early Pilot ACE computer, working with Alan Turing, and later the design and documentation of programming languages such as ALGOL 60 and Ada. He was based at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) located in Teddington, London, for most of his career. This chap is an absolute legend.... He is one the most interesting people I know, and without a doubt the most intelligent. From everyone at Leoni's, we wish you the warmest happy birthday. #100years #happybirthday #legend

I am so proud to show off that we have maintained our 5 star food hygiene rating. I have to pass the credit onto the wonderful staff at Leoni. Their hard work and dedication to detail made it possible. Have an amazing Monday everyone. #leoni #5stars #caffeine #coffee #malton #visitmalton #ryedale #mondaymotivation #hygeine

Throwback Tuesday! I've been doing this for over 20 years..... You never stop learning.... And I still have questionable fashion sense! #throwback #coffee #tanktop

I've counted up, and as it stands my grand total for donations is £2,434. I really haven't got the words to express how thankful I am to everyone who has donated, especially during these challenging times. Hopefully I've made you all proud, I know we've all had a bit of a chuckle about it over the past few months. I know how thankful @clapacommunity will be for these donations. It's still not to late to donate if you wanted to www.justgiving.com/dominic-nesbitt I guess I'll just go back to being 'boring old Dom' now. #fundraising #clapa #skydive #freefall #parachute #charity #leonis #

Something a little different from us.... Everyday we are baking all our usual cakes and scones. We love doing it and it is such an important part of what makes us 'us'... But every now and again we get to flex our creative muscles and produce something a little more special. This was a 20th birthday cake we knocked up for a very special customer.... I know I'm biased.... But I think it's pretty amazing! 😋

That's another year over. I would just like to say a massive thank you to all our customers and suppliers for their support throughout the year. Every year inevitably brings changes, some planned and some unwanted, but all change brings about growth. I'm excited about 2023. We've got a new website launching, the start of our 'coffee club' and our barista school is kicking off with our latte art courses. We're obviously still excited to welcome back all our customers. As stressful as it can be at times we love what we do. I love the buzz that a full coffee shop gives off, and I'm honoured to welcome all our customers into the Leoni's family. And finally just a quick pat on the back to all the independent traders in Malton who made it through the year. Well done and good luck for the next 12 months #leonis #malton #northyorkshire #ryedale #coffee #coffeeshop #espresso #caffeine #newyear

Let's talk about 'man's best friend' at Leoni's. It has often been a criticism of us by some people that we don't allow dogs, in fact, of the small number of negative online reviews we've received, most of them are that we don't accept dogs. I have never liked the phrase, "dog friendly". By not allowing dogs, it implies that we are not friendly toward them. In fact, the exact opposite is true. This is my dog, Ronnie..... and most of my staff have dogs.... We love dogs. Unfortunately due to the dimensions of the shop it is simply not practical to accept them, the place is just too small. We obviously won't discriminate against breeds.... I don't think it's fair to simply allow small dogs, but not large dogs.... Who decides which is big and which is small.... And what about 'medium' sized dogs??? It's far easier to just say 'no dogs'. I understand that dogs, and pets in general are part of the family, but by not allowing them, this is not personal, just practical. In any business, it is impossible to please everyone, and you have to be thick skinned when faced with criticism and negatively towards decisions you make which you believe are in the best interests of your business. I usually, 'keep my powder dry' and refuse to comment or get drawn into an argument, but after a particularly unpleasant incident today I just want to make our policy clear. We will quite happily (and often do so) point you in the direction of one of the other fabulous independent cafes in the town who do allow dogs. To prove our love of our canine chums, feel free to send us over a picture and we'll post them on our story. #leonis #dogsofinstagram #bulldog #coffee #cafe

We're all done for Christmas..... This was our weary team after a long and tiring Christmas Eve.... But we're still smiling. I won't write a long drawn out post.... It's Christmas, we've all got better things to do then scroll through social media on Christmas day... But I want to say a big thank you to all our loyal customers, and an even bigger thank you to my amazing staff... Team work makes the dream work..... Merry Christmas everyone

Christmas opening times: Friday 23rd December 9:00-5:30 Saturday 24th December 9:00-4:00 Christmas day... Closed Boxing day... Closed Tuesday 27th December... Closed Wednesday 28th December 9:00-5:30 Thursday 29th December 9:00-5:30 Friday 30th December 9:00-5:30 New Year's Eve 9:00-4:30 New Year's Day..... Closed Monday 2nd January...... Closed Tuesday 3rd January.... Closed Wednesday 4th January 9:00-4:30

Sunday opening... We will be opening tomorrow from 10-4. We will however just be operating as a continental style coffee house offering hot drinks along with freshly baked pastries and a large selection of homemade cakes. If you are wanting something a bit more substantial there are other wonderful independent coffee shops in town offering a fuller menu, but if it's just a coffee and a bit of something sweet you're after, then come on down and see us.

We're recruiting a new member to join our team... This is a permanent position and we're looking for someone who is happy to work 4-5 shifts a week. No experience is necessary, but a happy, outgoing personality and exceptional social skills certainly wouldn't harm your chances. A keen interest in coffee, tea, food and baking would be helpful. We don't do application forms.... We'd much rather talk in person. Pop in and see us if you're interested and please pass this on if you know anyone suitable.

I'm sorry to say that tomorrow (Sunday 4th) we will not be opening as we had initially planned. We went into the weekend thinking we had enough stock, enough dairy, enough baking to see us through the two days..... How wrong we were. I'm not arrogant enough to suggest we are a victim of our own success, but today we have sold out of everything..... The cupboards are literally bare. I could stay up and bake all night, but I must be getting old - the mind is willing, but the body not so... I'm sorry to let our customers down, but I think you'll be even more let down when you turn up and we've got nothing to offer you other than a smile and fair words. We will be back open first thing on Monday morning..... Stocked up and ready to go. Have a great Sunday everyone.

Have you ever wanted to create stunning latte art just like a pro barista? We're just putting the finishing touches to our latte art tutorial classes. These will offer undivided 1 to 1 personal tuition over the two hour course. You'll start with some geeky science stuff, you'll learn all about milk, why it behaves how it does, what happens when you heat it, different characteristics of different milks, common problems and mistakes etc. You'll learn the theory of milk texturing, and how to achieve best results. And then obviously there's a lot of 'hands on' at the coffee machine putting it all into practice. These courses will be run on weeknights between 7-9 pm and throughout the day on Sundays. £70 for the two hour course. You'll leave with all the knowledge to create stunning latte art, a Leoni's enamel mug and a bag of our house blend coffee to keep you going. This is the perfect gift for a coffee lover, or even just for yourself. Bookings will be taken shortly. Drop a message if you're interested. #leonis #tutorial #latteart #latte #coffeeschool #barista #baristagram #espresso

A while back I attended a patisserie course @wilmslowcookeryschool A great course in great company... I have already introduced a lot of what I learnt into our bakes at Leoni's, but I've been looking for an opportunity to do some choux pastry. Next Friday's bistro evening has given me that.... Profiteroles with Chantilly cream and chocolate and honey sauce for dessert.... #patisserie #bistro #choux #dessert #homemade #eatout #chantilly

****SALE**** We're clearing stock out throughout November to make space for our Christmas lines. First up is these amazing Rok manual espresso machines. These really are a thing of beauty. Designed and built in the UK, they really do complement any kitchen worktop and produce a stunning espresso. Have a look @rokcoffee We're selling these with a Rok wood and aluminium coffee tamp at a heavily reduced price. RRP for the two is £215. We have two sets left and are selling them for £120 for the set. These are an ideal Christmas gift for two coffee lovers.

The first of our Christmas hampers..... The one for coffee lovers. This hamper includes two 227g bags of our bespoke 'competition blend no. 5' coffee. Either in beans or ground, an enamel 'Leoni's' mug, two flavoured syrups from a choice of Vanilla, Hazelnut or Caramel and a 'Bodum' 3 cup cafetiere. Price £40 We only have a limited number available, so make sure you order early 😉

Customers have been asking for a while, and I've finally got my act together. We are now pleased to be able to offer a selection of our most popular cakes, boxed up and ready to takeaway. Each10" box contains 9 delicious deep filled slices. Flavours available at the moment are. Epic chocolate brownie Ultimate butterscotch Blondie Bakewell slice Oat and date crumble £20 per box. Orders will be taken through here or directly in the shop. Local delivery is also available. Keep an eye open for our Christmas hampers coming soon. #leonis #cake #hampers #malton #homemade

We have one table free for our vegetarian bistro evening this Friday. Set menu. Bring your own bottle. £30 per person.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to cancel our previous two bistro evenings. To make up for this, we are running two in September. The first being this Friday 9th September. We were fully booked, but have had a couple of cancellations. This is the menu for this Friday. As usual, it's a set menu at £30 per person. Bring your own bottle. Drop a message if you'd like to reserve a table.

Happy hump-day..... #leonis #malton #humpday #coffee #coffeecollective #latte #latteart #barista #espresso #northyorkshire #caffeineaddict #cappuccino #morningroutine #morningmotivation

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This will be a long one, but I would really appreciate it if you read until the end. This is a shameless shout-out to all my wonderful customers..... People who know me reasonably well know that I have two fears..... I actually have lots of fears..... But I have two of those extreme fears which turn your blood to ice, your legs to jelly, gives you cold sweats and make your heart beat so fast it feels like it's going to explode...... Sharks and heights..... Even though I'm pretty sure there are no sharks off the coast of Scarborough.... I still can't paddle in the sea..... And standing on a chair to change a lightbulb makes me dizzy and queasy. So in a win/win situation, I've decided to do a parachute jump for charity..... I win by facing my fears, and obviously the chosen charity benefits from the donation..... Of course I'll be filming it and putting over social media..... Surely watching me cry like a baby and wet myself at 10,000 feet is worth a donation? The charity I will be raising money for is CLAPA - Cleft Lip And Palate Association. www.clapa.com Cleft lip and palate is a condition very close to my heart, my daughter having been born with both. 1 in 700 children are born in the UK with either a cleft lip, palate or both. Surgery is always necessary usually within the first few months of being born. Depending on the severity of the condition, multiple surgeries can be needed and frequently also bone grafts. This is just the start however. After surgeries, children often require speech therapy, rhinoplasty, jaw realignment, teeth implants, ongoing orthodontic treatment.... Not to mention the emotional and psychological trauma that the children endure. As an adult I would struggle to deal with all this, so it must be exceptionally hard for children to cope...... CLAPA offer support and guidance for parents, carers and of course the children born with this condition. I would encourage you to go to their website and read what they do and what they are all about. If you would like to donate/sponsor me to jump out of a perfectly safe plane you can head over to my justgiving page..... www.justgiving.com/dominic-nesbitt #justgiving #skydive #cleftlip #cha

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Followers of this account will know that for a while now I have been writing and posting an inspirational quote each day on our story. What started out as a bit of fun has gained so much momentum. I get so many comments and reposts and it is so humbling that so many people either find inspiration, humour or even just escapism for 30 seconds from their day by reading them. Because of the volume of interaction that I get from from them, I have decided to set up another account @lifebyleonis and I would encourage anybody who reads and enjoys these quotes to follow this account. I will still still be writing the board each day, but I will be posting them on this account rather than the Leoni's account. I would still like people to send me their quotes and other inspirational content which they have found thought provoking, just through this new account please. I would still encourage people to continue reposting anything which they have found helpful/funny/interesting..... Just continue to share the love. I'm not a self help guru or motivational speaker..... Far from it. Anyone who knows me, works or lives with me will tell you I'm just as complicated as everyone else on this planet. It's so much easier to give advice than take it.... But if even one person from the 7 billion on this planet can read something I post and feel inspired, motivated, enlightened or not so alone, even just for five minutes out of the day then it has to be worthwhile.

** JULY BISTRO CANCELLED ** It is with huge regret that we will have to cancel this month's bistro evening. The ongoing saga with our refrigeration is causing us so many problems. We have managed to limp through the week, and hopefully the problem is now fixed, although I have said this twice this week already, only for the fridge to fail again. We will obviously reschedule ASAP. My sincere apologies to everyone who had booked.

**** Customer notice **** Unfortunately over this weekend our main fridge has failed. I went in this morning hoping for some sort of miracle, but as you can see..... 16 degrees.... Because of this, we obviously can't use the fridge, which causes all sorts of problems, not to mention the frustrations of a significant amount of wasted stock. In light of this, it is impossible for us to store and serve anything from this fridge until it is fixed. It is with huge regret and disappointment that we will be unable to offer a main food menu until we have rectified this. We will endeavour to offer as much as we can. Obviously a full drinks menu, cakes, teacakes, scones, toast etc and whatever hot food we can do safely within our chilled storage capacity still available. We thank everyone in advance for your understanding.

Due to the obvious warning about the hot weather in the coming few days, we have decided that on Monday and Tuesday next week we will be offering only a limited menu and closing at the slightly earlier time of three o'clock. This is not a decision that we have taken lightly, but nor is the health or welfare of our wonderful staff. Anyone who has ever worked in catering will appreciate the extreme temperatures that can occur in a kitchen during service, especially one as small and compact as ours. With ovens, grills, fridges and freezers all operating, the temperature inside will far exceed the 38 degrees plus being warned about by the weather forecasts. We will be serving all our coffees and teas and obviously cold drinks as usual. We will have a fully stocked cake counter and will be serving light snacks such as toast, teacakes and scones throughout the day. During lunch service our menu will be limited to mainly cold options such as sandwiches and salads. We will be looking at closing at around 2:30 - 3 o'clock. Obviously none of us know what the weather will do, and these limitations may change as facts become clearer. However at this moment we have to make a decision based on what we are being warned about. I'm sure all our loyal customers will understand and we look forward to welcoming you after the weekend.

You all know Dom, but now I think it's time that you all got to know the team that makes Leoni work. Every week we're going to be introducing another staff member. Introducing....... Daisy! She's been with us over a year now and is happiest behind the coffee machine and front of house. She loves telling us all what to do and was the obvious choice to become our new manager when the position became available.... This is a new role she's taken on with efficiency and pride and we couldn't be happier with her. As well as working full time she still manages to run her own business designing and making bespoke latex clothing.... Take a look @fornikation_uk #leoni #barista #manager #baristagram #coffee #caffeine #mydailygrind #visitmalton #ryedale #foodcapital #espresso #latte #latteart #cappuccino #coffeeaddict

So, this is me. My name is Dom, and regular customers to Leoni will recognise me from being mainly behind the coffee machine in the shop. I've worked there for 10 years, initially only coming in short term to cover a staff members maternity leave. Exactly one year ago I bought the company, including the coffee shop from the ever present founder and owner for the previous 25 years, Simon. It seems fitting on the anniversary of the takeover to 'fill in' the customers of our story. When I took over a year ago, we kept it very much 'under the radar' we didn't publicise it or make a grand gesture, we wanted to keep the idea of 'business as usual'. We openly told customers who asked and I was very keen to keep the image and the standards that had made Leoni so successful for a quarter of a century. Obviously the news filtered down over the past 12 months, and I think most customers now know. For a business to keep being successful, and keep moving forward, change and evolution is inevitable. I have slowly made subtle changes to 'put my stamp' on the business, and I think these have been welcomed and appreciated by the clientele. I hope these little changes have been viewed as an enhancement to what was an already popular and well supported business within the town. Any business is nothing without a good workforce behind it. We have unfortunately lost some wonderful and amazing staff over the year, but we have also recruited equally great staff to keep the business moving forward. I can't say the past year has been easy..... I've got a lot more grey hairs than this time last year, but every challenge has been overcome and the business continues to be a success. I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude and thanks to all my staff, past and present, and of course to all our customers for their ongoing support and loyalty. Here's to the next 12 months. Thank you. #leonis #gratitude #grateful #thankyou #coffee #barista #coffeeshop #baristagram #anniversary #wealllovecoffee #baristamagazine #me

Moka pot tutorial #leoniathome #moka #coffee #espresso #barista #caffeine #mokapot #mydailyfix

I'm so happy with our new aprons from @thestitchsociety #leonis #uniform #branding #aprons #embroidery #embroiderydesign

All the colours of summer.... Our new salad on the specials board..... Parma ham, melon, mozzarella, tomato, mixed leaf salad, fresh Oregano and our own honey and mustard house dressing. Served with a chunk of sourdough bread and butter! #leonis #salad #specials #summer #mediterranean #colourfulfood #freshingredients #fresh #delicious #foodgram

Bookings now being taken for our June bistro night. Friday June 24th. Doors open at 6:30 Set menu..... Bring your own bottle.... See you there 😉 #leonis #bistro #nightout #bringyourown #gourmet #beefbourguignon #tarteaucitron #cheeseboard #malton #foodcapital #foodie #food

Cherry Bakewell. Homemade and on the counter tomorrow.... #Leoni #bakewell #cherry #cake #homemade #delicious #cakegram #frangipani

On the first of July, it will be one year since Dom took over the coffee shop from Simon. To celebrate the one year anniversary we thought it relevant to offer one winner free coffee for a whole year..... Every day, one coffee..... Any coffee...... Any size..... Drink in or takeaway..... Non-transferable..... Use it or lose it..... To enter, simply follow @leonis_malton like this post and tag three people in comments who you think will love this prize..... The winner will be drawn at random on 1st July 2022 Good luck #leonis #freecoffee #giveaway #anniversary

Bank holiday opening times.... Thursday..... Closed Friday...... Open 9-5:30 Saturday....... Open 9-5:30 Sunday....... Closed

***FATHER'S DAY*** Something new we're trying for dads who love coffee and cake. We're selling a coffee and cake gift box. Included is a 9 inch triple chocolate brownie slab and a 227g bag of our own 'competition blend' house coffee. Gift wrapped and finished off tied with brown string. The coffee can be either ground or beans. Cost per box is £22 and can be collected from the coffee shop on Saturday the 18th. We can also post nationwide at £4.50 p&p. DM us for any orders and enquiries. #leonis #fathersday #brownie #cake #espesso #gift #cakegram

Happy 15th birthday George...... Son and heir to the Leoni's dynasty..... Watch out..... Coming to a pot-wash sink near you soon! #birthdayboy #birthday #happybirthday #heir

Channelling my inner 90's/early millennial barista! Who remembers lattes looking like this? Do people still serve them like this.... Way too much milk - even for a latte and in the most ridiculous un-user friendly 'latte glass' #leonis #retro #latte #caffeine #barista #millennials #moka #espresso #baristagram #coffee #coffeegram #coffeeinfluencer #ratemybrew

We are currently looking for a new member to join our team.... Initially we are looking to fill two to three shifts a week, but this may increase to full time after the summer. No experience is necessary, but a happy, outgoing personality and good social skills certainly wouldn't harm your chances. An interest in coffee, tea, food and baking would be helpful. We don't do application forms..... Just pop in and see us for a chat. #leoni #recruiting #job #werehiring #opportunity #applyhere

The first Tuesday of every month..... @hypnobirthingnorthyorkshire Have a look😉😉 #community #supportlocal

Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference.... Just a simple 'espresso Bar' tucked away in a wasted corner.... #Leoni #espresso #espressogram #espressobar #bar #barista #baristamagazine #baristagram #machiatto #doubleespresso #mydailyfix

Menu now finalised for our first bistro evening.... Set menu.... £30 per head Bring your own bottle See you there!! #Leoni #bistro #frenchcooking #eatout #bringyourown #foodie #food #mealout #foodgram

Homemade New York style baked lemon cheesecake on the counter tomorrow...... #leoni #cheesecake #gateau #homemade #northyorkshire #foodie #foodcapital #cake #cakegram #newyork #baked

Our first bistro evening is in the diary for Thursday June 2nd and bookings are now being taken! These will run monthly from now on, with a set menu changing each month. I will post this months menu shortly..... Doors open at 6:30pm..... Very limited space so book early. #leonis #bistro #frenchcooking #datenight #eatout #eatingout #northyorkshire #independant #coffeeshop #malton #nightout

I'm happy to introduce our new tea range from @twistteas These are quality loose leaf teas from a really nice company. We are stocking all the favourites, plus a few interesting new blends. #Leoni #leoniathome #twistteas #tea #looseleaf #cuppa #brew #shoplocal #tearoom #timefortea #visitmalton #northyorkshire #teagram #godscountry #yorkshire #shoplocal

'Tulip' training...... Latte art is the cherry on the top of a good coffee..... But the coffee has to be good..... Who wants the cherry on top if the cake underneath is gross?? #Leoni #latteart #latte #barista #baristamagazine #lattegram #coffeeinfluencer #coffee #caffeine #caffeineaddict #mydailyfix #visitmalton #northyorkshire #coffeeshopvibes #coffeenerd #coffeeclub

I'm loving our new chair in the coffee shop. Certainly pre-loved, but no one can deny that the French do simple, classic design very well... Okay, you wouldn't want to sit on it for hours, and there could be an argument for style over substance.... But we love it regardless. #french #bistro #design #classicdesign #leoni #coffeeshop #chair #antique #espresso #chairsofinstagram #coffeehouse #preloved #secondhand #upcycledfurniture

House blend...... Drink in, take away, beans, ground, retail or wholesale..... #leonis #houseblend #coffee #espresso #barista #baristagram #caffeine #mydailyfix #coffeeinfluencer #coffeenerd #coffeegram #coffeelover #shoplocal #northyorkshire

#leonis #coffeequote #caffeine #coffeeculture #coffeegram #barista #baristagram #coffeefix #coffee #coffeeshop #coffeeshopvibes #visitmalton #coffeeporn #mydailyfix #leoniathome #independant

New logo, new label, new packaging...... But still the same great coffee inside. This is our Leoni 'competition blend number 5'. It's the blend that we use every day to make every espresso based coffee in the coffee shop..... It was developed over 20 years ago...... Blended and roasted for use in the UK and world barista championships. It is based on the espresso style from Northern Italy. In this style the beans are roasted to a deep mahogany brown, but no coffee oils are present on the surface of the beans. This style develops the most caramelized sugars within the beans then quickly halts the roast before the nutty bite of over roasting overwhelms the natural sweetness. Beans must be carefully selected to be low in acidity for this style to be a success. The coffee flavour is balanced so that no single element dominates the cup. We always have, and continue to sell our own blend espresso to our customers as either beans or ground. We can also supply to the trade in kilo bags. We can calibrate your grinder and set up your machine to get the best results from our coffee. #leoni #leoniathome #espresso #barista #baristagram #coffee #caffeine #lovecoffee #shoplocal #espressogram #coffeenerd #visitmalton #coffeeaddict #retail

Our fantastic new espresso cups from local potter @seatonkeramika These are edgy, urban, aesthetic and ergonomic.... Each one is thrown by hand and is completely unique and an individual work of art....... But don't let this fool you..... They are made to be used and made to be loved #leoni #leoniathome #handmade #brutalist #urban #espresso #merch #handthrown #shoplocal

Bistro evenings coming in March. These will be small and exclusive with only a limited number of covers. We're looking at operating a set menu which will change every month. Seasonal food, done simply and done well..... #leoni #bistro #seasonal #intimate #eatout #cosy #dining #foodgram #eatingout #romantic

White chocolate tarts on the counter yesterday and completely sold out...... I'm a real believer in the theory that you 'eat with your eyes' before your mouth...... Elegant food (and coffee) presentation sits at the very core of our business model....... #leoni #patisserie #foodgram #foodie #dessert #coffeelover #chocolate #macarons #homemade #coffeeinfluencer #coffeeshop #baristamagazine #baristagram #cakegram #northyorkshire #independant

Our new enamel mugs from our 'Leoni's at home' collection. Available exclusively from the coffee shop. #leoni #merch #enamel #coffee #caffeine #coffeeathome #coffeeinfluencer #handbrew #coffeenerd #coffeeaddict #visitmalton #foodcapital #ryedale

One for the coffee geeks and lovers #leoni #espresso #coffeeinfluencer #caffeine #baristamagazine #barista #coffeenerd #caffeineaddict #coffeeclub

We are so pleased to now stock the ROK manual espresso maker. With its iconic design and engineering it lets you easily pull a perfect double espresso. Ditch the electric pump and feel the coffee extraction with an intimate 25 second pull. Great taste, great experience. Planet friendly #leoni #rokespresso #rok #espresso #manual #iconic #builttolast #baristagram #shoplocal #morningmotivation #visitmalton #barista #wealllovecoffee #coffeeinfluencer #coffeelover #coffeeeddict #handpulled #caffeine #caffeineaddict

Something I've been working on for a while. We will be starting our own barista school shortly. These will be a range of courses suitable for everyone from the home enthusiast up to individuals already in the industry looking to improve their skills, knowledge and understanding. We will look at...... - The history of coffee, the types and characteristics of different beans. - The roasting process - Calibrating the grinder, and understanding the effect the grind has on your coffee - How to pull a 'perfect shot'..... Dosing, extraction times, temperature and pressure - Steaming milk, texturing, temperature, microfoam, latte pour and 'latte art' We intend to run courses either on a 1 to 1, or 2 to 1 basis to keep it small and really hands on. We can also come to your restaurant, or coffee shop for full team training if required. I'll keep you posted as to dates and a full course breakdown as we get this finalised, but feel free to message me to enquire or tag a friend who may be interested..... These would make a perfect gift for a coffee geek friend! #leoni #barista #baristaschool #espressso #schooldays #baristamagazine #baristagram #visitmalton #latteart #coffeeporn #coffeegram #coffeeinfluencer #shoplocal .

Were trying out new ideas for our upcoming spring menu. This is a rocket, chorizo, pear and blue cheese salad. Finished off with honey walnuts, homemade crutons and a balsamic glaze. #leonis #salad #foodgram #visitmalton #homemade #fresh #spring #newmenu #freshideas #delicious #foodcapital #foodie

#latteart #leonis #espresso #barista #coffeelover #latte #baristagram #baristamagazine #wealllovecoffee #winningatlife

What do you do with all those left over chocolates from Christmas??? 'Celebrations' selection box cookie pie obviously..... On the cake counter today! @cuisine_.culture_ #leonis #homemade #cake #cookiepie #celebrations #espresso #coffeeshop #morningmotivation #shoplocal #visitmalton #cakegram #coffeeinfluencer

We are back open tomorrow, 9-5:30...... We look forward to seeing and serving all our loyal customers. #leonis #cappuccino #latteart #espresso #reopen #coffeeinfluencer #coffeenerd #coffeecollective #dailyfix #morningmotivation #shoplocal #baristamagazine #baristagram

2021 has seen some changes at Leoni's. Some big, some small. Some obvious, and some quietly behind the scenes. Change is a natural evolution in everything that exists. However, change just for the sake of it is not always productive....... There is merit in continuity. We work alongside other local businesses and have built up relationships which we hope will flourish for years to come. We are always on the lookout for other local suppliers to work alongside.... So if you know anyone..... Get in touch In the meantime I just want to thank our suppliers for their support in these challenging times. @dalesthechefschoice @cait.who.bakes @thebeechamweigh @malton_fisheries_ @eko_land_produce @scoops_the_ingredients_shop @dalesflorist_pickering_malton @danbybakery @thomasthebakers @coffeebrothersuk @roost_coffee Sorry if I've missed anyone off #leonis #thankyou #shoplocal #baristamagazine #coffeeinfluencer #coffee #malton #madeinmalton #northyorkshire #espresso #coffeecollective #ryedaletourist #cappucino

We're using this time to experiment with new ideas and recipes for our new 2022 menu.... These are wonderful wild and exotic mushrooms from @marksmushrooms. We had these on our specials board the week before Christmas..... Well seasoned, cooked in butter, garlic and cream. Served on brown toast..... Simple things done well #mushrooms #simplefood #comfortfood #newmenu #leonis #malton #northyorkshire #foodcapital #exotic #foraging #independant

Due to a number of recent developments outside of our control we have decided to remain closed until the near year. We are sorry to disappoint all our loyal customers who were expecting us to be open this week. But we look forward to welcoming you back in the new year. #leonis #coffeeinfluencer #closed #malton #northyorkshire #espresso #shoplocal #shopfront

We are open tomorrow, and the remaining Sundays up until Christmas..... We are open 10-4 and are running with a new brunch menu. This gives us the perfect opportunity to sample new dishes which may make their way onto our new menu in the new year. This is one of our new dishes...... Overnight oats..... Oats with chia seeds, vanilla, creme fraiche and honey. Soaked in milk overnight and served with either banana, caramel sauce and chocolate chips or Apple, pecan nuts, maple syrup and cinnamon. #brunch #breakfast #overnightoats #leonis #malton #homemade #foodgram #coffeeinfluencer #coffeeaddict #northyorkshire #banoffi

Probably not the most surprising addition to our menu given the time of year...... But our homemade mince pies served with clotted cream are back for the festive period. #leonis #mincepies #festive #homemade #seasonal #clottedcream #northyorkshire #malton #puffpastry #shoplocal #coffeeinfluencer #coffeeshop #coffeelover

Tonight is our second poetry evening, hosted by local poet, musician and songwriter Howard Owen Griffiths..... These are going to run on the last Thursday of every month..... #poetry #poetrycommunity #leonis #northyorkshire #malton

Why not take home a coffee to 'grow'? We're now selling Arabica coffee plants..... I'm no Monty Don, so don't ask me about pH levels in the soil, but I do know they make a very attractive evergreen house plant... Perfect if you or someone you know loves coffee........... And plants. #arabica #leonis #montydon #greenfingers #houseplants #coffee #coffeeaddict #shoplocal #northyorkshire #foodcapital #photography

Caramalised onion, goat's cheese and rosemary tarts. We made these as part of a function we were catering for, but I think they may make their way onto the menu. #leonis #ryedale #visitmalton #goatscheese #rosemary #catering #gourmet #foodie #foodgram #localproduce #freshingredients

We are pleased to be hosting a poetry evening with local poet and musician Howard Griffiths. Howard's poems are edgy, topical, funny and thought provoking. Some are jolly and accompanied with his guitar, some are sombre and moody. However, this will be a very laid back, casual and experimental event. We will be holding it upstairs, so obviously numbers will be limited. It is a completely non profit making event. It is all about the art. Although we are suggesting a voluntary £2 donation towards costs. Doors will open at 6:15 on the evening (Thursday 30th September) If you are interested in attending, please get in touch or pop in for more details. #Leoni's #poetry #art #visitmalton #coffee