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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Sheffield’s beloved Baker’s Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site
Tried and trusted Sheffield indie spot Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site and potentially dropping its "micro-bakery" title.
Opening just three years ago, Baker's Yard has become a sweet-treat staple in its Sheffield neighbourhood, Kelham Island, so much so, the owners have taken to social media to announce some very big plans.
Known for keeping Kelham Island visitors satisfied with their key lime pie and cheesecakes to loaves of bread and freshly baked pastries, now Baker's Yard is expected to continue doing so on a larger scale.
After putting out a call-out post earlier this month to recruit more front of house team members, the bakery waited just one more week before sharing its latest news.
What was once a "micro-bakery" is now about to undergo a particularly large transformation, as revealed in a new announcement via social media by the Baker's Yard team: "Our bakery is growing, into next door!"
Explaining this decision in further detail, the Kelham Island hotspot has said: "You can expect a greater variety of bakes, breads, pastries and cakes, including bespoke celebration and wedding cakes".
Already known for their bakery and coffee shop-hybrid, as well as the bespoke cake services they offer too, now Baker's Yard are covering all bases with an all-new venture.
Life just got a whole lot sweeter, as you'll be able to get your Baker's Yard fix all-day-long with the arrival of a restaurant, with the team promising, "Baker's Yard Bistro, a French inspired neighbourhood eatery" later down the line.
This year has been nothing but positive for this independent Sheffield business, as back in March Baker's Yard found itself included in The Good Food Guide's Top 50 Bakeries in the UK - Huge congrats.
Sheffield's beloved Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site / Credit: The Sheff
Anyone up for sampling some sweet treats or savoury selections that Baker's Yard has to offer can currently find them at 1 Baker's Yard, Sheffield (and very soon 2 Baker's Yard too) or online HERE - Good luck guys.
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The popular Manchester brunch spot serving all things viral is coming to Leeds
Clementine Hall
A brunch spot made famous across the pond is opening a site in Leeds.
If you're a fiend for all things brunch, then this news is going to get you a little bit excited.
Bruncho is known for its brunch dishes that have a real knack for going viral on social media, including New York-style breakfast rolls in croissant bread; fresh coconut water and matcha served in the coconut; and its innovative watermelon sandwiches.
Oh, and they also went viral for serving a Labubu French Toast...but we'll let the photos do the talking on that one.
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They've currently got one site in Manchester city centre with one more almost ready to open its doors, and now they're making their way across the Pennines and opening their first Yorkshire cafe right here in Leeds. Aren't we lucky.
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Bruncho said: "We’ve been keeping a HUGE SECRET, but now it’s finally time to share… LEEDS CITY CENTRE WE’RE COMING FOR YOU!!
"Keep your eyes peeled on our socials, we’ll be announcing our opening date SOON!!"
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With queues constantly forming at their cafe in Deansgate, Manchester - we're sure that their weird and wonderful creations will go down just as well here in Leeds.
It's not the first brunch spot to make their way over, with Federal opening on Boar Lane earlier this year that has been packed out ever since.
We'll of course keep you in the loop with opening dates as and when we find out but for now, Bruncho we can't wait to welcome you to our city.
Abbie Bartlett -
8th December 2021 
