Fat Hippo Headingley is a restaurant in Headingley, Leeds. Rated 4.7 stars from 2299 Google reviews. Known for burgers and polite staff. Best for burgers and casual weeknight dinner.
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Fat Hippo Headingley
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 2,299 |
| Best for | Burgers |
Quick Verdict
Honest burgers and polite staff keep locals returning to Fat Hippo Headingley.
You want a burger done right with staff who know your name.
About Fat Hippo Headingley
Burger nights in Headingley have a reliable home at Fat Hippo. The burgers are the whole point here — the Born Slippy and the chicken burger draw the most attention, with tater tots, dirty fries and onion rings rounding out a menu that doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is. Vegan and gluten-free options are genuinely built into the offer, not bolted on. The staff are consistently described as polite and attentive, which in a busy neighbourhood spot is never a given. Come hungry: the portions are the kind that make you question whether you needed those tater tots, then glad you ordered them anyway.
What Stands Out
Burgers
Google topics show burgers mentioned 256 times, Born Slippy burger 10 times, chicken burger 18 times; recent reviews call them 'really tasty' and 'good, honest, tasty'.
Polite staff
Polite staff mentioned 77 times in Google topics; recent reviews praise 'great service' and 'really lovely staff'.
Inclusive menu
Vegan options mentioned 64 times and gluten-free options 30 times in Google topics—both rare in Headingley's burger-focused venues.
Practical Information
Contact
Frequently Asked Questions about Fat Hippo Headingley
Fat Hippo Headingley in Headingley, Leeds serves beef burgers, chicken burgers, and the Born Slippy burger, with vegan burger options available. Tater tots, onion rings, and dirty fries round out the menu.
Fat Hippo Headingley offers dedicated vegan burger options alongside its standard menu, making it accessible for plant-based diners in Headingley.
Fat Hippo Headingley provides gluten-free options on its menu, catering to diners with coeliac disease or gluten sensitivity in Headingley, Leeds.
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On the Headingley Hot List · ranked October 2026
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