Hit Coffee, a small independent food and drink retailer has recently taken occupation at Cross Gates Station in Leeds.

The station is located in the East Leeds suburb of Cross Gates, approximately 4 miles away from Leeds city centre. It is an area of high street potential that includes a shopping centre, transport links, schools, and pubs.

The small café opened its doors for the first time on Saturday 29^th July, with 7am to 3pm Monday to Saturday being its operating times.

Curtis Roach, Station Development at Northern, said: “We are very excited to see Hit Coffee launch at Cross Gates station, proving our passengers with a vast selection of cakes, coffees and coolers when travelling through our station.”

Oscar Pickering, Surveyor at Lambert Smith Hampton, said: “We are excited to have found occupation for a quality independent start-up like Hit Coffee, bringing much needed life into Cross Gates Station to support the areas growth and community spirit.”

Katie, the owner of the Hit Coffee café, said: “I have over 16 years’ experience in hospitality and wanted to create a place that is warm and welcoming to everyone. I wanted a name that meant something to me. Therefore, I chose my children’s initials which then made up HIT.”

Lambert Smith Hampton leased the unit to Hit Coffee and Cross Gates Station is operated by Northern Rail.