A cafe in Leeds is selling a full English breakfast inside a loaf of bread, and we are completely obsessed.
The creation of the Greasy Pig cafe in Headingley, this bad boy breakfast puts your traditional fry up to shame - piling all of those essential ingredients into a hefty white bloomer casing.
Comprised of two sausages, two hash browns, fried mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, two rashers of bacon and two fried eggs sunny side up, it's all crammed inside a freshly hollowed-out bloomer then topped with a buttered loaf 'lid'.
To finish things off, it's then served with a pot of baked beans on the side - and whilst it's not mandatory, you know you need a good strong cup of tea or coffee to wash that bread down with too.
The ultimate hangover cure, the 'breakfast loaf' is not a new item at the cafe but has proven a long standing favourite with its customers over the years.
Priced at just £11, it's an absolute steal too.
Of course, if that's not up your street there's plenty more to choose from at the Greasy Pig too - from the traditional full English fry up to burgers, grilled sandwiches, 14-inch subs and even salad bowls.
Whilst the menu stretches throughout the day here, there really are some impressive breakfast dishes on oiffer.
A full 'muffin bar' offers super stacks of English oven bottom muffins, tiered just like dirty burgers, with all your breakfast essentials jammed inside.
Diners can choose from veggie and vegan options, as well as opting for different combinations of egg, sausage and bacon.
Elsewhere, you'll find the likes of pancakes, loaded fries and hot dogs. The Greasy Pig really is a brilliant one-stop scran shop.
An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.
And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
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Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!
Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.
The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this summer.
North Star Coffee is expanding and opening two new sites in Leeds city centre this summer
Clementine Hall
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
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And there's just no stopping them, as North Star is expanding into both Great George Street and the historic Victoria Quarter. Hurrah!
The Great George Street site will open as a takeaway-focused kiosk and retail store, designed to slot into your every day morning routine for that quick on-the-go brew.
They'll also be serving up house-made breakfast and lunch sandwiches, bakes, and a curated selection of retail coffee, brewing equipment, and accessories.
The Victoria Quarter location will offer similar, set amongst the Quarter’s tiled arcades and heritage storefronts, the site will reflect a more visible presence for the business within Leeds’ evolving food and drink landscape.
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“While it’s easy to focus on the challenges facing hospitality, we still believe deeply in the role that cafés play in our city's community,” said Holly Kragiopoulos, CEO of North Star Coffee Roasters.
“They are places where people come together, to meet, to pause, to connect. Choosing to invest now is a reflection of our belief in Leeds, and in the long-term value of creating spaces people genuinely want to spend time in.”
“These new sites allow us to create meaningful opportunities for both new and existing team members,” Holly added.
“Hospitality is ultimately about people - both those we serve and those who make the experience possible.As a Leeds-born business, we’re incredibly proud to continue investing in our city. The support we’ve had from day one is what’s made this growth possible.”
Georgina Pellant -
10th June 2022 
