We've rounded up the best festive burger specials you need to try in Leeds before Christmas.
From maple-based Southern fried turkey at Fat Hippo to vegan Buttermilk fried Turk’y at Döner Summer, it has to be said one of the best things about the Christmas period is seeing what unreal specials your favourite restaurant will come out with.
Leeds has really taken it to the next level this year- that's obvious from these burgers.
With only just over two weeks to go until the big day, run (don't walk) to go get your hands on these delicious burgers.
Döner Summer has established itself as the elite for wowing us all with unreal specials and Christmas is no exception to this.
The festive AF burger is not only stacked with festive toppings, it's 100% plant-based so this one is for the vegans. Vegan brioche, Rocket slaw, Buttermilk fried Turk’y pattie with rosemary and thyme, Smoked cheese, Christmas pickled cabbage, DS burger sauce with a hint of thyme, Pot of house made Hendos gravy.
While Fat Hippo is still pretty new to Leeds, they haven't been shy in making themselves known and the place to go for a big juicy burger.
The Hans Gruber-ger is a beef patty, pork stuffing patty, American cheese, maple-based Southern fried turkey, cranberry jello and Christmas slaw, served with festive fries. Now I bet you're wondering what are festive fries? dirty cheese and gravy on fries - you really can't go wrong.
The restaurant also has a festive vegan option, the fairytale of no pork. A Southern fried plant based patty, deep fried vegan halloumi, cranberry jello, maple fakon and Christmas slaw - again served with festive fries.
We can't really be recommending burgers in Leeds and not mention Almost Famous, the chefs here really know what they're doing when It comes to stacked burgers.
Cheeseburger, sausage patty, buttermilk fried chicken, AFC gravy, sweet spiced BBQ sauce, bacon jam, bacon ketchup + brandy buttered peppercorn mayo. And the best part is the topped with a cheddar jalapeño and chorizo sausage roll and a pig in blanket. Just in case that wasn't enough it's also served with a pot of rich buttery gravy for extra dippin’.
MEATLiquor have a lot to like on their menu but their Christmas burger is a true winner, winner chicken dinner- well, it's a turkey dinner, but still. Santa's Little Gobbler is the ultimate festive burger for anyone looking for something a little different this Christmas without compromising on the helpings of turkey or cranberry sauce.
On the burger itself, we're talking deep-fried turkey, drenched in red eye mayonnaise, sprout slaw and cranberry hot sauce. The tasty menu also includes Pigs in Blankets with mustard BBQ sauce: we like to think of it as the cooler, spicier alternative to your traditional turkey dinner.
Box are serving up a turkey feast this Christmas. If you're looking for a festive meal for one this December, grab the Christmas Burger: a turkey burger with bacon, sage and onion stuffing, melted Brie, cranberry chutney, pig in blanket, lettuce and mayo.
If all this yuletide spirit has got you in the mood for sharing, the aptly-named Festive Feast is the perfect combination. Think mini turkey burgers, spare ribs, crispy popcorn chicken, sage and onion stuffing balls, pigs in blankets, Christmas meat feast pizza, halloumi fries and triple-cooked chips.
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Popular egg sandwich shop Egg & Co is opening in Leeds city centre
This much loved breakfast spot do one thing and one thing very well...egg sandwiches.
And it may be a familiar name to some of you lot, as Egg & Co recently opened up on bustling Deansgate in Manchester as well as inside Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield.
This will be their first site in Leeds, though, and we're very 'eggsited' about it...sorry.
If you've got been introduced to the wonders of Egg & Co yet, then allow us to fill you in on what to expect.
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From here, you’ll be able to grab their unbeatable breakfast sandwiches, where soft scrambled egg is piled into warm brioche buns.
There are a dozen or so breakfast butties on the menu here (yes, they do all feature egg), with other fillings ranging from beef patties to turkey bacon to caramelised onion.
And there’s more – sides here include truffle hash browns, curly fries, and chicken bites.
Of course it wouldn't be a breakfast spot without some caffeinated beverages as well, so we predict as with their Manchester site you'll be able to grab your morning coffee and matcha as well as freshly squeezed orange juice fresh enough to cure any hangover.
We don't know of the exact location yet, but we do know it'll be in Leeds city centre.
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Teasing the news on their Instagram, Egg & Co said: "LEEDS, WE’RE ON OUR WAY. You heard it right. Eggandco is heading to Leeds!
"Same eggs. Same fresh sandwiches. Same Eggandco experience. Just a new city to call home."
Of course, in true Leeds fashion, supporters flocked to the comments to show their excitement and demanding an extra clue on the exact location.
Egg & Co are keeping this under wraps for now, but we'll keep you updated as and when we know more.
Giggling Squid has launched a brand-new Leeds exclusive menu – and they threw a huge party to celebrate
Clementine Hall
Thai favourite Giggling Squid launched a brand-new menu exclusive to the city- and celebrated with a huge party.
Known for its beautiful colourful interiors, tropical-inspired decor and a menu packed with fragrant Thai favourites, Giggling Squid is bringing a proper little taste of Thailand to Leeds.
And the best part? They've now brought a city-exclusive set menu for us to get stuck into.
Priced at just £31.95 per person for two courses and a drink, or £37.95 per person for three courses and a drink, the new menu is all about getting stuck into a proper feast in true Thai fashion.
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Things kick off with a choice of appetisers for the table, including prawn crackers or chilli chickpeas, the perfect way to settle into your meal.
Starters then include spicy popcorn chicken, prawn and squid lettuce cups, vegetable spring rolls and salt and pepper squid - so there's plenty of options whether you're after something fresh, crispy or with a bit of a kick.
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For mains, you can opt Thai green curry served with jasmine rice, cashew stir fry and spicy crispy pork belly.
Or, if you're a noodle lover, get slurping the yellow tamarind duck noodles or keep it classic with a pad Thai stuffed to the brim with your choice of chicken, prawn or vegetable.
And, of course, no Thai feast would be complete without something sweet to finish.
Dessert options include apple pie spring rolls, coconut pudding with mango lime sauce and Mother-in-Law's chocolate mousse.
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Drinks wise you can choose any soft drink, small beer or a glass of house wine and that's all included in the brilliant price, how good is that?
To celebrate the menu, The Giggling Squid hosted a launch that transported diners to the bustling streets of Bangkok on Park Row.
We're talking free canapés, cocktails, giveaways, a DJ set from Leeds' very own DJ Dman and of course, a goodie bag for guests to take home with them.
The set menu is available until 8 November, Monday - Sunday from 4pm until close.
Sound up your street? You can book in for the all-new set menu at Giggling Squid Leeds here.
Abbie Bartlett -
8th December 2021 
