Perfectly piled patties adorned with a medley of mouthwatering toppings and stuffed in a warm bun – is there anything better?
There’s nothing quite like a proper burger. Juicy beef, chicken or meat-free patties cooked to perfection, stacked high with accoutrements and sauces before being sandwiched between gloriously soft buns. It really is the stuff dreams are made of. But where can you get the best burgers in Leeds? We’ve done the hard work for you by checking out and rounding up the finest patty slingers in the city, so the next time you’re dying for tasty combo (or a 100% vegan version), you’ll know exactly where to go.
Nation of Shopkeepers
Nation of Shopkeepers has been the go-to pub in Leeds for beers, burgers and beats for over a decade now and it’s easy to see why. Their tempting menu is anchored by its burger offering, and they sling all the classics alongside a few unique offerings, so you can indulge your adventurous side.
Keep it simple with the cheese burger, which comes with a grilled beef patty, and molten smoked Cheddar, or liven it up with the Boss Burger. It’s got everything from the cheese burger, but loads it up with smoked streaky bacon, a hash brown, crispy spiced onions and chipotle chilli jam. Oh man, it’s a game changer.
Nation of Shopkeepers, 26-27 Cookridge Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AG.
Patty’s Burgers
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Burger lovers enter burger heaven with a trip to Patty’s. You’ll find it in the back corner of Belgrave and these oh-so-messy delights are worth every single drip. Keep it simple with a Beef Smash burger – a Yorkshire steak mince patty will ooze onto your hands as you bite your way through cheddar, house-made burger sauce, fried onions, pickles and lettuce.
Veggie or vegan? The Plant Smash swaps the beef for for a Beyond Burger patty covered in house-made burger sauce, vegan cheese, fried onions, pickles and lettuce. Whatever you go for, definitely pair yours with a pint and the legendary Session Fries.
Patty’s Burgers, Belgrave Music Hall, 1-1A Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JP.
Slap & Pickle
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40-day dry-aged beef smash burgers and plant-powered patties are some of what’s on offer at Slap & Pickle at their duo of Leeds homes. The Personal Cheesus is their signature double cheeseburger, dressed with tasty burger sauce and salad in between a toasted, oh-so-soft brioche bun, it’s as tasty as they come – it’s available vegan too!
Feeling particularly peckish? The Smokin’ Bun comes topped with bacon, crispy onion rings and lip-smacking BBQ sauce – and you can stack up the extra patties on any burger for £3.50. How many can you handle? Their loaded fries are also the talk of the town.
Slap & Pickle, Head of Steam, Headingley, 11 North Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3HG & The Brewery Tap, 18 New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DL.
Black Cat Club
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If you like your burgers served juicy and with a side of fun, then Black Cat Club is the place for you. If you can drag yourself away from the fabulous shuffleboard and virtual darts, then make sure to get your chops around one of their burgers, which comes four different ways – all served in a soft bun with crispy skin-on fries.
Keep it classic with the beef burger, with not one but two smashed beef patties. Step things up with the Big Cat, which sees BBQ pulled pork, streaky bacon and jalapeños join the party. Or go sweet with the Birds & The Bees burger, with fried chicken and hot honey. Veggies are catered for too with a delectable chargrilled halloumi burger with red peppers and sweet chilli. Bliss.
Black Cat Club, 35 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5JL.
Hooyah Burgers
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One of the most popular burger joints in Leeds, you haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the oh-so-juicy wonders of Hooyah Burgers. You can grab and go or tuck in at their chilled out diner on Albion Street, but however you’re getting yours, you’re in for a treat.
They do proper beef smash patties and buttermilk fried chicken, with halal and vegan options. The Louisville is the go-to, two 4oz 29-day aged beef patties topped with American cheese, pickles, lettuce and tomato, but if you can’t make your mind up, you can build your own perfect stack.
Hooyah Burgers, 78 Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AD.
Meat:Stack
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Just a stone’s throw away from Leeds Train Station, Newcastle burger legends Meat:Stack have quickly become a local favourite. They put all sorts of crafty spins on classic burger and bun combos, each one as delish as the last.
A baconnaise and Carolina BBQ sauce base takes the Yellowstone up a notch – alongside hash browns, French onions and a house green relish. It’s a true lesson in American burger-making you won’t be soon to forget. Chicken fiends can revel in the crispy sweet-tea brined Chicken Rancher, while the Slugger is a big hit with vegans.
Meat:Stack, 3 Bishopgate Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DY.
Farsley Fire & Smoke
Farsley Fire & Smoke bring Texas to Leeds in the form of tasty BBQ eats and the States’ favourite – the burger. They take their fried chicken seriously here. Crisp on the outside and wonderfully succulent inside, you can get it served in a bun with all the trimmings.
The Classic is kept simple, while the Korean Fried Chicken Bun is a sticky BBQ treat. Fancy beef? There’s your classic patty or brisket, but then there’s pulled pork, chorizo and doner meat topped options to boot. Expect to leave feeling full and happy.
Farsley Fire & Smoke, Sunny Bank Mills, Unit 4 Red Lane Mill, Water Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5SJ.
Döner Summer
They’re famous for their vegan junk food, but Döner Summer aren’t all kebabs and teller trays, oh no. They also do a mean line in tasty meat-free burgers, with five epic options for you to choose from in their industrial-chic home on Call Lane.
The Classique is a straight-forward twist on the classic buttermilk chicken burger, while the Buffalo Ranch adds a BBQ and blue cheese ranch kick. The standout has to be the Philly BBQ, topped with layers of BBQ sauce and Philly cheeze sauce in a brioche bun. Delicious.
Döner Summer, 10-12 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DN.
Gaucho
Famous for steak, Gaucho has just one burger on its menu, but it’s worth a place on this list for it alone. It’s seriously one of the best burgers in Leeds and that’s down to its simplicity. With it’s no-fuss name, The Gaucho Burger, it definitely lives up to the high standards set by this Argentina eatery.
It’s made with a legendary 100% Argentinian beef patty, seared to perfection. Caramelised onions, American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise are layered up onto a sweet brioche bun – chef’s kiss. Served with chips, it’s a truly elevated version of a classic.
Gaucho, 21-22 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5JF.
Saint Jude
A great little bar and kitchen from the people behind Grumpy’s, Saint Jude is an all-day affair that starts with brunch and bagels, but ends with game-changing burgers. They’ll go down a treat with cocktails and craft beer – the only problem is choosing which one.
The cheeseburger is an unerring homage to a staple, but if you want to push the boat a little, go for the chicken Supreme burger. Breadcrumbed and fried chicken is topped with melted cheddar, a hash brown, homemade slaw and chiptole mayo on a toasted brioche bun.
Saint Jude, 69 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5HX.
Fat Hippo
Hungry Headingley hordes heave on down to Fat Hippo to get their fill of burgers and it’s no wonder. Their combos are stacked, with a host of options across beef, chicken, veggie and vegan, all with a medley of delicious toppings.
Keep it simple with the American – two beef patties topped with American cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard. Got a sweet tooth? Their PB & JJ is a speciality, topped with chunky peanut butter, bacon jam and smoked chilli jello. Not starving? Their Fast Hippo burgers are single patty combos perfect for quick bites.
Fat Hippo, 8 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2AD.
Five Guys
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Five Guys is a 21st-century take on a classic American diner and burgers are what they do best. They put you in control of your burger destiny, however, with their DIY menu offering over 250,000 different combinations – just choose the best bits for you.
It could be multiple patties, stacks of cheese, a couple of bacon rashers, all before you get to your toppings. Peppers and lettuce, pickles and onions, your options are almost limitless, and don’t even get us started on the sauces! Pair yours with a mountain of cajun fries and you’ll be full for days.
Five Guys, Leeds Trinity, Unit R2, Albion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AY; White Rose, Unit R13 Leisure Extension, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8LU & Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2DG.
Bad Boy Burgers
If you want to eat gloriously gooey gourmet burgers without leaving the comfort of your own home, check out Bad Boy. The hugely popular takeaway makes irresistibly juicy burgers, loaded with toppings.
The Truck Stop Burger is a crowd-pleaser – they stack a Yorkshire beef patty up with American cheese, gherkin, lettuce, tomato, red onion and tomato relish. They also have an impressive array of chicken and veggie options, including their bean burger and falafel & spinach burger.
Bad Boy Burgers, 16A Stainbeck Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 2PA.
The Brunswick
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Two Bs rule the roost at The Brunswick – beer and burgers. Their craft beer offering is the perfect partner in crime for their tempting patties from an eight-strong menu. Their smash beef patties and fried chicken are all made using locally-sourced meat, while delicious plant-based options satisfy veggie and vegan diners.
They do the classics well, but if you want to push the boat out, try the jalapeño chicken burger. Fried chicken is joined by jalapeño relish, pickles, lettuce, confit garlic aioli for a punchy affair.
The Brunswick, 82 North Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7PN.
Archie’s
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Archie’s began as a small American-style diner in Manchester, complete with kitsch, pink interiors and over-the-top, thick milkshakes. They’ve since brought their tasty halal burgers to Leeds Trinity Kitchen. The double smashed patties are succulent and cooked perfectly, served in a classic potato bun and always covered in delicious tangy cheese.
You can fill up on their classic Superstar burger which comes with their famous Star sauce, or push the boat out a little with the (turkey) Bacon Cheese or Jalapeño varieties. If you’re feeling really adventurous, opt for the Truffle burger with rich truffle mayo.
Archie’s, Trinity Kitchen, 44 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HD.
Big Buns
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Northern Market is a beloved Leeds watering hole with incredible beer, but it’s also home to a quality burger bar courtesy of Big Buns. This is the sister company to The Falafel Guys and they’ve taken over the kitchen with their epic patty offering.
All their smash beef patties are made using 28-day, dry-aged beef – try the Big Daddy, which comes topped with shredded iceberg lettuce, onions, dill pickles, BB burger sauce and American cheese. Going meat-free? Their Planty vegan smash patties are downright delicious.
Big Buns at Northern Market, 12 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3ED.
Dope Burger
Call your burgers dope, and they better live up to that – thankfully, Dope Burgers really do. This Armley patty slinger has cemented the reputation earned in their original Hull home and it’s not hard to see why. They specialise in oh-so-dirty smash burgers that ooze juice, sauce and flavour.
Want to get messy? The Fondue Burger is the only place to start, stacked high and smothered in oozy American cheese. Or, if you’re partial to a blast of heat with your burgers, the Scotch Bonnet Chilli affair is a fiery delight – their milkshakes will likely come in handy!
Dope Burger, 260 Tong Road, Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3BG.
Bundobust
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Here’s a little twist on the best burgers in Leeds – Bundobust have a duo of burgers that are by no means conventional. First up, the iconic Vada Pav. You’ll wrap your chops around a deep-fried ball of creamy mashed potato that’s seasoned with vibrant Indian spices and a duo of chutneys in a brioche bun – they do a vegan version too.
Or, you can order up their Bhaji Butty. A classic bhaji patty is topped with salad and chutneys in a vegan brioche. Proof, if you needed it, that burgers don’t need any meat when it’s from Indian street food legends.
Bundobust, 6 Mill Hill, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DQ.
