Who knows, these vegan loaded fries might convert you to a plant-based diet all year round.
It's no secret that loaded fries are the ultimate sharing dish. Whether you like barbecue, gravy or cheesy varieties, there’s always something for everyone on the plate to enjoy. But when you're the only vegan in a group on a night out, it sucks having to order a different plate or simple go without- so we've found the best vegan fries in Leeds that'll make your meat-eating mates want a taste of yours.
Before you know it, you'll have converted them to the vegan loaded fries and they'll become your staple sharer in no time- at least that's the aim here.
Vegan loaded fries from Hooyah is available from Deliveroo- so even if you want to sit in your PJs all night, you don't have to miss out on some meat-free loaded fries. The Chic-a-go loaded fries are made up of crumbled Falafel and Spinach accompanied with a vegan yoghurt and mint Sauce, mango chutney, chopped red onion and chilli sauce- all inspired from the Indigenous tribes of Chicago. If you do fancy eating in, their newly-opened restaurant on Albion Street is home to their 'build your own burger' menu and some seriously thick milkshakes so expect flavours aplenty.
Piled with vegan hoisin ‘duck’, spring rolls and chillies, the Vegan Hoisin fries are a chef's kiss level of perfection. As cult fans of this particular dish, it is The Hoot's go to at Assembly Underground, Beer Hawk or even when we're over in Manchester. Pair these delicious fries with a plant-based burgers loaded with vegan cheese (the stringy kind), onion rings, jalapenos and roquito chillies and more for the ultimate vegan dinner.
Long time vegan are more than likely to be accustomed to the tasty delights available from Knaves, who work from the kitchen at Oporto. The Woffy's Hogtied Waffle Fries come with facon bits and facon mayo - and if you like pickles, there's deep fried ‘Frickles’ to snack on too. With a 100% vegan menu, you really can't go wrong ordering your meat-free dinner from here.
These loaded fries comes with house pickle, cheese, F.A secret sauce and crispy onions from meat-free hot dog company, Fat Annies. Famous locally for their hot dogs that'll cure any hangover and tasty burgers, you'll find the kitchen inside the Kirkgate Markets every day of the week. Looking for something a little different? Why not try the I've Got Five On It Fries with b'con, cheese, pickle, jalapenos and crispy onions instead?
Fries that were made for sharing were practically invented at Patty Smiths. Located in Belgrave, you can pile up the fries and sauce and share with as many as possible- though we wouldn't judge you if you took on the Session Fries for yourself either. Available every single day alongside Dough Boys Pizza on Belgrave Street, either to eat inside or on the rooftop terrace (just bring a coat unless you're visiting in the peak of summer)
When we say all kinds, we mean all kinds. Get your vegan fries three different ways from Döner Summer, you can get them plain and simple with skin-on, with garlic or add parmesan for the ultimate lunchtime snack. Pair with a Fried Chick'n Combo and you're on to a winner. These vegan junk food experts aren't even exclusive to Leeds, so if you're in Huddersfield or over in Manchester, you can still get a taste of meat-free fries.
A renowned brewery have announced that they will be taking over the reigns of a popular craft beer bottle shop in Ilkley.
Fuggle & Golding opened in 2015 on Leeds road in Ilkley and quickly grew a loyal following with locals and visitors alike.
Sadly they announced last month that their last day of trading would be Saturday 28 February, news which was met with huge disappointment.
However this is no longer the case, as Horsforth Brewery is set to reopen the venue on Wednesday. Hooray!
Announcing the welcomed news to Instagram, Horsforth Brewery wrote: "When we saw they were going to close we were determined to not lose another great venue from the local beer scene.
"We owe a massive thank you to George and the landlord for getting a deal across the line in quick order.
"We’re going to take a few days to put our stamp on the place and then we will be open on Wednesday!"
"Obviously we will be stocking our beers here but as anyone who knows will know, we love the beer scene so we will continue to have a good amount of guest beer on as well. We’ll even been joining in with the biggest beer launches from around the country.
"Want to know the best news? We’re doing this solo. No outside interests, no investors, no debt. In the current climate being able to organically grow like this is so so hard and it’s thanks to all our team that we’ve been able to do this.
"We’ve always been determined to grow our business in a healthy and sustainable way; it may have (absolutely has) been tough over the years but we’ve got ourselves in a position to take us to the next level in a sustainable way."
British Pie Week 2026 – all the best places to find a pie in and around Leeds
Clementine Hall
Sweet, savoury, filled or plain: pies are a staple in the British diet.
It's the best week of the year...it's British Pie Week, not that we need much of an excuse to celebrate that flaky, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pastry, but we're taking all the excuses we can this week to embrace all things pie related.
We've rounded up al our favourite spots to grab a pie, as a lunchtime snack or on the go in the city centre - so take your pick, whatever the occasion.
Dave's Pies and Ales
Kirkstall Road, Burley | Open from 5pm
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Dave's Pies and Ales is locally known as the smallest pub in Leeds - and whilst the menu and seating area might be teeny, what it does do, it does well.
Choose from a range of pies and peas with classic ales on tap to choose from inside this micropub 12-11pm every day of the week.
Whitelocks Ale House
Turk's Head Yard, just off Briggate | Kitchen open from 12pm
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Whitelocks is known in Leeds for its Sunday Roasts, warm fire and homely pub ambience- but their pies are the unsung heroes on the menu.
The beef and ale pie is made from Yorkshire Meat Co. beef, a Wetherby-based supplier that brings beef from the likes of Tancred Grange Farm in Richmond to Leeds. This one is served with chunky chips and sautéed seasonal veg, seat by the fireplace optional.
Pieminister
Duncan Street, Leeds city centre | Open from 12pm
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Available as a Sunday roast, bottomless brunch or just a plain old (but beautifully presented) pie and mash, Pieminister is famous for its pies for all the right reasons. On the shelves in your local supermarkets and available as a sit-down scran on Boar Lane, Pieminister is a place where pies are guaranteed to make up the majority of the menu options.
Finer Pleasures
Multiple locations
If you don't know about Josh at Finer Pleasures, then you're seriously missing out. Josh is somewhat of a pie-oneer (sorry), and is the master of creating weird and wonderful pie creations from lasagna pies to gammon, egg and pineapple pork pies.
You can find him over in Crossgates most Wednesdays, but you're best bet is to keep an eye on his socials for the best chance on bagging one of his pies. Trust us, they're like gold dust.
Wilsons Butchers
Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | Open from 7.30am
Image: Wilsons Butchers
Located in Armley, Morley and Pontfract - Wilsons Pies and Pasties is a small indie chain from Wilsons Butchers and crowned champions of the Yorkshire Small Pork Pie Championships.
At lunch time, the shops offer a true Yorkshire delicacy of pie and mushy pies with optional (but essential) mint sauce. All Wilsons pies and pasties are made using locally sourced produce in Garforth, so these a true Leeds pies, and well worth sampling.
Sophie Smith -
12th January 2022 
