Texas-born chicken shop chain Wingstop is taking over Leeds city centre with a fifth brand new location at a huge retail centre.
It’s no secret that Leeds loves a good chicken shop, especially Wingstop, so much so the brand has decided to give us another site to feed our city of fried chicken connoisseurs.
Known for their expansive menu dedicated solely to chicken, Wingstop has 57 branches nationwide and this brand new Leeds location marks the launch of 20 new sites throughout 2025.
Located at The Springs retail and leisure centre, this all-new eatery spans over 3,000 square ft and can hold up to 77 fried chicken fanatics at a time.
This chicken restaurant chain is famed for its large selection of sauces which range from the tame ‘Hawaiian’ and ‘Garlic Parmesan’ to its heat-packed ‘Mango Habanero’ and ‘Atomic’.
Wingstop is now open in LeedsThere's a free chicken giveaway in Leeds
From fiery wings to ridiculously sweet churros, whatever you’re in the mood for, this fast food joint has all tastebuds and appetites covered.
The new Leeds restaurant site will be serving up its much-loved chicken combos and meals as well as a brand-new Mango Habenero milkshake you can pair with them, available for a limited time only.
Earlier this year, British newspaper The Sunday Times crowned Wingstop UK as the fastest-growing restaurant group in the country for a third consecutive year.
The latest Leeds Wingstop is also giving you the chance to experience its chicken combos without having to spend a single penny as the first 100 customers will get free chicken wings.
Chris Sherriff, CEO at Wingstop UK, said: “We’ve seen phenomenal demand for Wingstop UK in Leeds, which is why we’re thrilled to be opening our fifth site in the city.
“Expanding into such a vibrant destination for food and drink, like The Springs, is a natural next step and cements our status as the number one flavour destination in Leeds.
“We’re grateful for the continued love and support from our local community, as we bring our menu to an even broader audience.”
Gemma Chidgey, Estates Manager at The Springs, commented:“We are thrilled to be welcoming Wingstop to the scheme this week and very proud to be the latest opening in Leeds!”
“The new restaurant will add to our already strong line-up of food and drink brands at The Springs, and we know it will prove popular with our customers and occupiers alike.”
Wingstop at The Springs retail and leisure centre is open from Monday 11 August from 11am with the first 100 customers set to receive free chicken wings.
Chef Fern is taking on another venture, and this time it's all about Katsu.
If you know anything about the Leeds food scene, then you'll know the absolute legend that is Chef Fern.
Her first restaurant, Fern Modern Sushi, is a firm favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Known for their expertly crafted sushi made with only the freshest fish on offer.
Nestled in the Central Arcade, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant captured the hearts of many foodies since opening in 2024.
This year, Chef Fern set her sights on another restaurant on Vicar Lane.
Image: O Katsu
Tori Nori opened just a couple of months ago, a modern Japanese grill centred around the fiery robata where guests can watch the chefs cook everything from grilled fish to delicious yakitori skewers right in front of their very eyes.
Unsurprisingly, Tori Nori has also been a huge hit.
But there's just no stopping Fern as she goes on to open yet another restaurant in the city centre.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Introducing O Katsu, an intimate restaurant with only 15 covers serving premium katsu.
Katsu is basically a breaded, deep-fried piece of meat, seafood or vegetables. Served with steaming hot rice, shredded cabbage, miso soup and dipping sauces, it's nothing short of delicious and a popular meal enjoyed in Japan.
We don't know much abut the opening date just yet, but what we do know is that it'll be located just opposite her first restaurant in the Central Arcade.
There will be no bookings, and the space will feature an open kitchen so guests can watch the magic happen.
One things for sure, if Chef Fern is involved you just know it's going to be brilliant. We'll keep you updated on the opening of O Katsu as and when we find out.
Leeds pizza shop hailed ‘exceptional’ and ‘best in the UK’ by major reviewer
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A Leeds pizza takeaway has received a glowing review from popular review duo.
Edges Pizza opened up their first permanent spot in Leeds back in June this year, after making a name for themselves slinging out pizzas at multiple pop-ups across the city.
Owners Grace and Edge from Harrogate opened Edges Pizza two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Their pizzas are a love letter to the class New York slice, think thin and crispy rather than chewy and floppy. But above all else, think absolutely delicious.
And now, they've caught the attention of a major review page, with Bite Twice Food Reviews (a page with almost 300k followers) paying Edges a visit.
The food review duo of Gerry del Guercio and Paul Delany popped up in Holbeck beneath the arches to get their hands on a pizza, and the outcome is brilliant.
In the video, Bite Twice said that the pizza is 'f**cking exceptional' and up there with 'one of the best pizzas in the UK'.
Before even taking a bite, they said: "On aesthetic, I don't think anywhere in the UK is doing pizza like this".
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Then after the first bite, they go on to say: "There are very few pizzas in the UK that create this, I’m a little bit blown away".
As Londoners themselves, they go on to say that Edges is 'easily hitting with the best that we’ve got down south'.
And if that's not high praise enough, they sign off the video saying: "Leeds has got an absolute gem. I give this a stamp so hard my foot went through the pizza. Edges. Don Level."
Thomas Melia -
11th August 2025 
