Fat Hippo Headingley

You'll spot the queue before you see the sign – that's how you know you've found Headingley's burger obsession. Squeeze into this compact spot on Otley Road and you're immediately hit by the sizzle of patties and the sight of towering creations being assembled with genuine care. The menu reads like a love letter to excess, but every component earns its place. The burgers here are proper beasts – think double patties, proper cheese that actually melts, and toppings that don't slide off after the first bite. Yes, it's student territory, but this isn't greasy spoon fodder. The chips arrive golden and crispy, the loaded varieties are genuinely shareable, and even the pickiest eaters will find something that works. Come hungry, come patient, and definitely come with napkins at the ready.