Phat Buns (Derby)

You'll find Phat Buns tucked into East Street, just where the city centre gets interesting. This is the kind of place where they take their beef seriously—think properly seasoned patties, brioche buns that don't fall apart mid-bite, and toppings that complement rather than bury the meat. The crowd's mixed: students, office workers, weekend browsers all queuing up because the burgers genuinely deliver. It's casual in the best way, the sort of spot where you can grab something actually good without pretension, and everyone seems to rate it accordingly given the 4.1-star average.