meetup · Weekly · Tuesdays at 8am
Code and Coffee
Weekly morning meetup for code, coffee and tech chat in Leeds
When
Tuesday 23 June
Time
07:00
Venue
La Bottega Milanese
City Centre
Price
Free
Code and Coffee is a weekly informal gathering at La Bottega Milanese on Bond Court, Leeds city centre. It runs every Tuesday from 8am to 9am, giving developers, learners and anyone with a passing interest in tech a low-key hour before the working day starts.
There is no agenda, no talks and no structured activity. Attendees typically bring a laptop and work on a hobby project, grind through a tutorial, or just drink coffee and talk tech with whoever turns up. The format is deliberately loose — you might end up explaining something you built, or getting a nudge in the right direction on something you're stuck on. Both are equally valid outcomes. The only expectation is that you show up.
The event is open to everyone: people learning to code for the first time sit alongside engineers who've been doing it for decades. That breadth is part of the point. Leeds has a healthy informal tech scene and Code and Coffee is one of its more consistent fixtures — a weekly constant rather than a monthly occasion, which means the crowd shifts and regulars accumulate over time. Hosted by Matt R., the meetup has been running as a regular Tuesday morning slot and is free to attend with no registration barrier beyond the Meetup RSVP.
Why attend
If you've got a side project gathering dust, an hour with other people working on their own things is a decent forcing function. No one is presenting at you; you just sit, work and talk if you feel like it.
It's also a practical way to meet other Leeds-based developers and tech people without committing to an evening. An hour at 8am, coffee in hand, before work — the overhead is low and the room tends to include a useful mix of experience levels.
Organiser
Code and Coffee (Leeds)
Code and Coffee Leeds is hosted by Matt R. and meets every Tuesday morning at 8am at La Bottega Milanese in Leeds city centre. It exists as a no-pressure space for anyone interested in tech — no talks, no sponsors, no agenda.
Venue
La Bottega Milanese, City Centre
La Bottega Milanese on Bond Court is a well-regarded independent Italian coffee shop in Leeds city centre, known for quality espresso. It's a short walk from Leeds train station, which makes the 8am start manageable for commuters.
FAQs
- Is Code and Coffee free to attend?
- Yes, the event is free. You'll be expected to buy your own coffee at La Bottega Milanese, but there is no entry fee or ticket.
- Where exactly is the venue?
- La Bottega Milanese, Bond Court, Leeds city centre. It's a short walk from Leeds train station.
- Do I need to register in advance?
- You can RSVP via the Meetup.com event page, but the format is informal and there is no strict registration requirement.
- Is this a beginner-friendly event?
- Yes. The organiser explicitly states everyone is welcome, whether you're learning to code for the first time or doing it professionally.
- Is there a talk or structured activity?
- No. There is no agenda or organised activity. Attendees bring laptops, work on personal projects or tutorials, and chat with others. It's entirely self-directed.