Burgers have come a long way since their origins as simply a bit of beef sandwiched between two pieces of bread. So far in Leeds, we’ve been treated to Frazzle-smothered burgers and pineapple hybrids, to name a few. And now, our burger scene has got even juicier.
Rolling into town just last year, Fat Hippo can be found in the hip suburb of Headingley, marking their first permanent home in the city. Hailing from the Jesmond in the North East, Fat Hippo has seen huge success in cities such as Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield, before providing us lucky Leeds lot with the good stuff, too.
Boasting a menu of classic American flavours, the burgers are packed with the kind of saucy goodness that drips down your arms as you joyfully stuff your face – making for a messy, but memorable meal. We’re talking double patties finished off with smokey bacon, cajun waffle fries, chorizo, onion rings and all the sauce you could dream of. But it’s the PB & Double J burger that’s really caught our eye.
Consisting of two juicy beef patties, the burger is topped with chunky peanut butter, bacon jam and smoked chilli jello – and it’s a unique combo that we cannot wait to try.
The restaurant also serves a number of huge buttermilk chicken burgers, with vegan starters and mains to enjoy too.
Fat Hippo can be found at 8 Otley Rd, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 2AD.
[Featured image: Fat Hippo]