Popular Headingley-based bakery 'Get Baked' have entered what they are deeming a 'sprinklegate' with Trading Standards over the use of their sprinkles.
Get Baked have been told that they must "cease use of our sprinkles with immediate effect" after involvement Trading Standards.
The company took to Facebook to explain that "whilst this might seem like it's not a big deal, it's actually very ******* annoying as a lot of people ask for Birthday Bruce's and Raspberry Glazed Donut Cookies", both of which contain the banned sprinkles.
The cookies are a bestseller for Get Baked and they believe it is "highly unlikely that they will find any legal sprinkles [...] British sprinkles just aren't the same".
There will be adjustments to the menu to compensate for the loss of these popular menu items in the future, but for now Get Baked are assessing the situation.
Simply glazing them as normal without adding the sprinkles is not an option, as the owner said "it makes me sick just thinking about it".
Birthday Bruce has now been removed from the menu. / Image: Get Baked
Responses have flown in on social media and loyal customers are hoping to provide the answers to the dilemma.
One suggested "Make your own. Start a quest to make the best sprinkles! I’m sure customers will be happy to be your guinea pigs".
Others think that the company should undergo a covert operation to secretly give out sprinkle-covered goods: "Can't you keep them *under the counter* and give out passwords like... "Oh, it looks like rain today" "Yes, I must remember my umbrella" *passes then a sprinkled treat*".
As Get Baked are committed to following the correct procedures, all sprinkle items have been removed and will remain off-sale for the foreseeable future.
Styled as a takeaway bakery, the cult following of Get Baked has a huge 50,000 followers on Facebook since their original opening in 2011.
Renowned food critic Jay Rayner is singing his praises about a certain Leeds restaurant.
And it's probably a restaurant you've walked past time and time again, but have never thought to pop in.
Named Sous Le Nez, this independent French-inspired bistro and wine bar is tucked away in the basement of Quebec House on Quebec Street, right in the heart of the city centre.
Translating roughly as "under the nose", it's particularly fitting as its food and wine is now being hailed as some of the best in Britain by Jay Rayner himself.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Feeding the people of Leeds since 1991, has some of the best food in the city been under our nose this whole time?
Appearing on the Routes LNER podcast hosted by Jenni Falconer, Rayner was asked about his favourite three restaurants in Britain to which Sous Le Nez got a very special mention.
Jay Rayner said: “Sous Le Nez, an old stager in Leeds that has been there a very long time.
“Great wine list. Nothing on the menu will surprise you but it is done very very well.”
Elsewhere on the podcast, he gives a very quick shoutout Domo in Sheffield (also now in Leeds) for their special Lobster on toast.
It's safe to say that Jay loves a bit of Leeds, back in January he gave The Highland Laddie a glowing review hailing it 'the pub that refuses to die' and in 2024 he labeled Zucco in Meanwood 'the perfect Italian'.
High, high praise indeed. You can listen to the podcast here and you can find out more about the fabulous Sous Le Nez here.
Popular Yorkshire burger chain to move into old Five Guys site in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
From one burger chain to the next...
The big Five Guys site on Duncan Street by The Corn Exchange has been empty for quite some time now, after the chain moved into a new premises on the top floor of Trinity Shopping Centre.
But now, a new burger joint is taking its place.
Urban Fresh Burger was born back in 2017 over in Doncaster and has since built a cult following across Yorkshire, opening a total of five sites.
Their selling point is offering a 'healthier' style of burger using fresh and local ingredients, all of which are fully customisable and made to order.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
But don't just take our word for it, here's how Urban Fresh Burger describe themselves: "A healthier choice with flawless flavour, our signature smashed burgers and hand-cut fresh fries keep customers coming back.
"Our secret sauce? Choosing only the freshest, best quality ingredients from local suppliers. It’s a commitment we’ve held true to since day one, and one we’ll never compromise on."
So, what can you expect to see on the menu? Of course - burgers. We're talking beef burgers, chicken burgers and veggie burgers that come with free unlimited toppings so you can stack yours to your heart's desire.
Choose from a huge list such as lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, coleslaw, onion, grilled mushrooms - the list really does go.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find chicken tenders, boneless wings, mozzarella sticks and milkshakes.
Pretty much, they're bringing everything you're craving on your next cheat day to Duncan Street, and we're sure it's going to go down a storm. We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we find out.
Find out more about what to expect from Urban Fresh Burger here.
Sophie Smith -
13th October 2021 
