Reviews Honest Burgers Meard Street - Soho

Name: Honest Burgers Meard Street - Soho
Address: 4a Meard St, London, United Kingdom, I-W1F 0EF
Telephone: +44 20 3609 9524
Rating: 87

TheFoodiesInsider

One of the best burgers in London. A must try if you are looking for great burgers in London, several branches to choose from.

6 months ago

RaphaEspíritoSanto

Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.

7 months ago

Adasakarya

I have been dreaming of this burger since November. I first ate the Honest Burger in St.Christopher’s Place in London. It was the best I had in my life. The meat is so juicy it melts right in your mouth. The rosemary chipsbare not just a sideshow they are seriously tasty. The decor is cosy and tasteful. The staff is incredibly kind and helpful. The price is very good for the quality.
I kid you not at one point I have considered printing out a picture of the burger and hanging it up on my wall. And to be honest I am not even a huge hamburger fan regularly.
If you are in the UK my advice is to check out this place you surely won’t regret it.

7 months ago

Foodie Trails

Small & simple place hidden in Soho streets yet the food is great. Chicken burger is amazing to the point of “one is not enough”. If you are a chicken lover and in London don’t miss it.

We also tried the Christmas edition beef burger and it was really delicious. It combines sweet and savoury flavours with the addition of cranberry sauce.

8 months ago

Ayush Lodha

Best burger chain in London. Very central location with lots of seating downstairs. They have the beyond meat burger on the menu as well! And a sugar free karma cola 😍

Aug 09, 2019

Foodandfrostings

Honest Burgers is one of my go to places for burgers. I love their chicken and pork burger. The patty meat very tender and juicy. For side orders i like the onion rings or the BBQ chicken wings. Overall a nice place with good service.

Aug 05, 2019

InTestinG

I’m a big fan of burgers and this is one of my 5 stars places!
The food is finger licking good and the service is amazing. I’ve been there many times and tried most of the burgers on the menu. Always medium cooked and they come with delicious French fries!! Always up to my expectation. Waiters are always smiling, dynamic and fun to watch! They once gave me a coupon for a discount on my next visit : )
Keep an eye out for special burgers and try the fried zucchinis.

Apr 15, 2019

Prabhat Roy

For first visit was ok. Service was very good and friendly atmosphere was also very nice and quite busy. Burgers wasn’t the best what I ever have but was average for price fries we get little bit colder but still ok. I’d like to have a plate but I can understand should be like a street food. For quick snack it’s ok.

Apr 06, 2019

Tejas Kadam

Honest Burgers intrigued me , firstly for it's quirky name and secondly for the fast food it promised.

Food tasted great, but portions were smaller which compelled me to buy more . Staff was supportive and cordial

Feb 13, 2019

Sumit

Honestly this restaurant is very good, friendly staff , food taste is very good , service are best , environment is very nice I most of the time eat Burger

Jan 20, 2019

Aryan Pathak

After going through reviews/blogs to get the best burger in London, I chose Honest Burger, and I have to say that I am disappointed. The reason was that not only portion was smaller but the juicy was not tasty at all.

I ordered The Tribute, My friend ordered Beef. Both Burgers looked same and same size as well. There was also burnt part looked like black seaweed. The stuff inside wasn't much. Also, Both Beers (Cans) were very expensive and not tasty as well. The fries was just ok, Around £32 for all of this without tasty, really disappointed.

It's time for Another Burger Stop when visiting London.

Nov 09, 2018

Snobster

Absolutely phenomenal! All the reviews I read before going and all the effort it took to reach was well worth it. The staff was extremely warm and cordial. They helped me pick the meal and ensured it was just as how I requested (medium rare). The fries were to die for and the burger? It was "honest"ly the best burger I've had to this day. The cocktail (margarita) could have been a bit more potent but easily, one of the best meals I've had in the UK. Please keep up the good work!

Sep 23, 2018

Valdemar Pereira

One of the best burger joint in central London! Friendly staff, perfect pink burgers and delicious rosemary fries potatoes!!
Watch out for the specials! They change very often.

Aug 06, 2018

Jithendra Nath

Amazing and tempting American beef burger I ate from this place...meat was fresh and superb with the sauce ..the salads kept were too fresh ..cheese and all were so yummy ...nice interior and affordable price ..keep going

Jul 13, 2018

Ahmad N

Well it’s a very good choice to try. I was visiting London and just bumped into this place curiosity ended me trying a delicious burger. I would recommend chicken burgers instead of meat. Adding to this would be the onion rings were extremely oily I didn’t like them. Please check the chicken burgers u would not be disappointed.

Jun 16, 2018

Dinaben Babubhai Makwana

Lovely little joint with one of the juiciest burgers I’ve had. The brioche buns are an added bonus, helping your burger not get soggy. The service was good and I love the funky and environment friendly ambiance.

All burgers come with yummy rosemary fries and the meal is quite filling.

Costs about 30 pounds for two people.

I have something against the tables being too close to each other, for you to be able to hear what your neighbours are talking about. Hence, the 4 stars instead of 5.

Feb 24, 2018

Raquel Costa

This is without doubt one of the best hamburgers in town! The food was amazing and everyone loved it! The space and small but cozy and situated in the trendy neighborhood of Soho, which makes it the perfect place for a relaxed dinner with friends.

Nov 19, 2017

Karen Chacar

Wow!! Just Wow!!
Recommended to me by a friend.

I’d go again and again and again.
Delicious.
Very small place,casual.
Friendly staff.
Good service.
Decent prices.

Nov 19, 2017

Ferry Gondo

Love to eat here. The chips were hot and crispy. Properly seasoned. The burger was a delight to eat. The buns were soft and delicate. The patty cooked perfectly and juicy. The place was also comfortable to sit and eat.

Nov 06, 2017

Maha Al Marzooqi

I had the Honest beef burger, and I have to say it was honestly so good! There was a combination of sweet (the sauce) and salty which I really enjoyed. The fries were a little greasy but I've had worse.

Aug 19, 2017

Ricardo Moreira

+4.5

Great place for Burgers .

Very relaxed space and friendly staff, the Burguer I asked medium, and it was very juicy, great meat and also the side of chips with sauce was just perfect.

Really recommend for group of friends and burget lovers

Aug 14, 2017

Foodie For Thought

+4.5

True to its name...👍👍👍the only possible reaction is wow..👌👌👌and i must recommend to everyone..visit this place and pet bhar ke burger khao.....

Jul 25, 2017

Donutsam

If I’m honest, I’d tell you this is a positively palatable product of a burger! The medium rare patties at Honest Burgers are well beyond medium rate. They’re huge and hunger-busting. I’m also a fan of the chips, which wisely come with all burger orders. Saves you a step for sure. Honest Burgers has a whole lot of stores across London so they’ve got an angle, and it’s proven successful so far. That tends to involve juicy, gigantic patties, with just a bit of red dripping out. That’s a good thing, but in this case did make my bottom (bun) a little soggy which was the only real downer. There’s a rustic quality to the skin-on chips and there’s plenty of them. My choice was the Honest (£10.95) which is beef, onion relish, bacon, cheddar, pickles and lettuce. Could have done with more bacon but the the pillowy bun and sheer meat goodness wins it out on the day.

Jul 18, 2017

Karen Tien

+4.5

I'm not really usually a burger fan but it was an unusual sunny day in London and I had a huge hanckering for a good burger. It was very hot and the air con was broken so luckily a table cleared up outside quickly. The staff were very friendly and were willing to help me make my burger dairy free. Their veggie burger was amazing! It was like a large onion bhaji. I know it's a chain but this place really lives up to the hype.

Jun 13, 2017

M.alzarooni

Burger was sooooo cheeeeeesy 😍😍😍😘😘😘.. and the beef was organic and tasty...😍😍😍😍😍😍
fries also was nice....
Highly recommended..👌👌👌

Apr 16, 2017

Varun Ghai

+4.5

The only place to have the most satisfying burgers in central london.
It might get out of budget for a burger but definetly filling.
Only single vegan option but burgers are amazing try all of them.

Dec 18, 2016

Neil Burman

+4.5

Excellent burger and fries - probably one of the best I have had in recent times. I consider myself a burger critic having moved to Dubai from the US.
Cooked the burger just like I like it. Nice simple menu of food and drinks. Great service.

Oct 26, 2016

Erin Niimi Longhurst

Every time I’ve been to Honest Burgers, I’ve had a good one – they are consistently great in quality and flavour. I tend to go for the Honest Burger (beef, red onion relish, smoked bacon, cheddar, pickles and lettuce) with a gluten-free bun, and I haven’t been disappointed yet. Their specials are often exciting, too, but I’m not a fussy person when it comes to a burger – I like them pretty simple.

Jun 30, 2017

Sebastiaan Wessels

+3.5

Good atmosphere. Rosemary sprinkled fries are excellent. The burgers are good but not great. I asked for medium but it was slightly undercooked. Nice place for a quick lunch.

Sep 23, 2016

Mr Kariman

+4.5

One of the best burgers I have ever tasted in my life! Cozy and lovely place, friendly staff in heart of London! I highly recommend here to burger lovers!
Sometimes long queue, but worth the wait!

Sep 22, 2016

Savita Narayanan

One of the best vegetarian burgers I have had in London. Great burgers, fries and good collection of drinks. I am a bit disappointed with the service.. Had to ask for the bill thrice and water twice. After the good food we were very disappointed with the service.

Jul 31, 2016

MemoirsofanAngryBud

+3.5

The quest for the best burger in London took me to try this place, and personally preferred Patty & Bun. The bun and fries i thought were average, the burgers are smaller too. The place itself is a bit too small to sit comfortably in. Over all seems like a 3.5 to me.

Jun 25, 2016

Yummy Jubbly

+4.5

The menu is pretty simple at Honest Burgers - there's a choice of three burgers: Beef, Chicken or vegetable. Each burger also comes with rosemary salted chips. As you've guessed, it's all about using the best British produce to produce quality food. So when your food is served up, you know it's going to be good.

Honest Burger (£10.50) - contains beef, red onion relish, smoked bacon, mature cheddar, pickled cucumber, lettuce. A truly simple burger with strong bold flavours. The beef patty itself had a crisp outer layer giving the whole burger a nice smokey flavour and the red onion relish had a sweet caramel taste......

Jun 13, 2016

Emma Battagello

+3.5

Really pleasant experience at Honest Burger! Tucked away in a nice corner in Soho, the restaurant's edgy/rustic decor make for a great setting. Ordered the special burger with chorizo and a delicious spicy salsa. With a side of chips 12.50 was pretty reasonable. So refreshing washed down with a mint lemonade. Would love to see some shakes and alternative sides on the menu. Keen to come back and try the beef burger.

Apr 16, 2016

Sara Rebelo

A burguer restaurant very interesting.
The chicken burguer is amazing.
Good Service, the staff is very friendly.
Should be reserved.

Mar 01, 2016

Mert Gündoğdu

+3.5

Londra'daki hamburger duraklarımdan biri de Soho'daki Honest Burger oldu. Bu ufak sempatik dükkanda hamburgerler ve patatesler lezzetli fakat Soho'da olmasının verdiği bir popülerite mevcut bu yüzden çok kalabalık ve servis o kadar başarılı değil. Hamburgerleri tadı güzel ama ne yazık ki boyutları çok çok ufak. Zaten fotoğraflardan da durumu görebilirsiniz.

İlk durağım herzaman Dirty Burger :)

Jan 26, 2016

Breem

Small place with really good burger. Must try the service and the food there was really good.

Jan 04, 2016

Beatriz Gonçalves Pereira

Great burguers + Awesome Salted Chips with Rosemary

From chicken&beef to vegetarians . it's up to you

Good and nice service

notes .
go for the honest burguer and if you're really hungry ask for onion rings

Nov 06, 2015

Tamer

FAVORITE PLACE IN LONDON
The place is small and very tight just like a burger joint should be, coupled with really quick service. The service is not only quick, but amazing. The waiters are really fantastic. Most importantly, the food is amazing. I ordered the tribute burger which is real american style, it is one of the best burgers I have ever tasted. The meat is the juiciest you'll ever taste. The fries are amazing and the portion is generous. The onion rings are wonderful, not one place in Lebanon has satisfied me with onion rings, these are different..
This place is indescribable, I just think the burger size should be a bit bigger, and it'll be the perfect burger joint.

Oct 31, 2015

Triska

I'm a carnivore 6 days out of the week, but every now and then, I like to opt for the veggie option. To get an idea of just how decent a burger joint is, try their veggie option. Honest really doesn't disappoint. It's veggie offering is so flavoursome and well-spiced, I'd have it again.

Oct 25, 2015

+4.5

One of best burger places in London, only surpassed by Bleecker St. The fries are simply great, and after having eaten at different Honest Burgers I've never had a bad experience. The one in Soho has a nice ambience. It can obviously get crowded, but the wait is worth it.

Oct 17, 2015

Gianluca

The cueue outside let you imagine what you can find inside, you can choose among 6 kind of hamburgers and also a Veggie ones, with rosmarin fries. The meat is really tasty and the bread tender and fluffy. With an original Oktoberfest beer the lunch has been perfect. Nice location, except bathroom and friendly staff.

Oct 04, 2015

Seciciyimherseyiyemem

Tasty and quick 👍🏼 onion rings was marvelous. Highly recommended ... Lezzetli ve çok hızlı servisi var soho carnaby civarında burger yemek için çok iyi bir seçenek. SOĞAN halkaları çok iyiydi 👍🏼

Sep 24, 2015

Yagmur Bozkurt

Calisanlari cok tatli ve sempatik. Honest burgerden baconi cikarmalarini istedik ve cikardilar ve hesaptanda dustuler. Turkiye de aliskin olmadigimiz hareketler bunlar. Hamburgerin malzemeleri cok yerindeydi. Ekmegi ise hayatimda yedigim en iyi hamburger ekmegiydi. Ne cok yumusak ne sunger gibi harikaydi. Koftesinin orta pismis istedim ve tam istedigim gibi geldi fakat cok lezzetli bi et değildi. Ek olarak sogan halkasi istedik; soganlar ince kesildigi icin citirdi ve kolayca kopuyordu.Hamburgerler patatesle servis edildigi icin fiyatlari gayet uygun.

Sep 22, 2015

Gül

To be "honest", I've never eaten such delicious burgers in my life. As it ranked at 1st burger spot in London, it ranked at 1st place in my heart, too. 😋

Aug 22, 2015

Gozde Pamuk

+4.5

One of the best hamburger. Especially I like potatoes but It was a bit salty and I tried lemonade which I don't like exactly. I recommend, you're able to try honest burger .... Enjoying

Aug 20, 2015

Amit Sangekar

+4.5

Some great man once said "Honesty is the best policy". It has always applied perfectly well to the food I have loved over the years. Cuisines from across the world have awed me because of their "honesty" - being honest to the region, to the ingredients, to the recipes, to innovation, to their admirers.
As I stepped into the Soho outlet of Honest Burgers with my ever enthusiastic lunch companion, little did I know how honest these guys could be.
Our lovely waitress Olra guided us through the menu after hearing it was our first time at Honest burgers. She made sure we were comfortable right from the moment we entered.
I ordered the Honest Tribute while my friend ordered the Honest Honest 😉. Oh and some onion rings as sides. I must venture to describe each burger.
The Honest Honest has beef, red onion relish, smoked bacon, mature cheddar, pickled cucumber and lettuce. My friend absolutely loved it.
The Honest Tribute is an assembly of beef, bacon, American cheese, burger sauce, french's mustard, pickles, onion and lettuce. And it blew me away. The medium cooked meat (unless you ask it be done differently) oozes out such flavours that you cannot have enough of it. You could double up to satisfy those hunger pangs.
Oh and I almost forgot, all burgers come with rosemary salted chips. Delicious. So were the huge onion rings.
Every morsel was HONEST to the burger community- the buns, the meat, the sauces, the cheese, the pickles - each left their distinct yet combined taste that will be hard to forget.
Our "cleaned up" plates left even the ever smiling Olra surprised but happy.

Jul 08, 2015

Liz Ash

+4.5

Honest burgers delivers! The Rosemary French fries are divine and the best I ever tasted yet. Big portions of meat and a thick patty, burger was delicious, the caramelised onions blended well with the bacon and pickle. Delicious

Jul 07, 2015

Olga Kosheva

+4.5

I don't eat a lot of burgers and this was one out of two that I had in London but was hands down something everyone should try! Atmosphere is cute, quiet street, the chips are also something special. Definitely recommend. They also take your phone number down and then call you when the table is ready which takes about an hour.

Jun 27, 2015

Karan

Stopped for lunch here a few times, and have always enjoyed their burgers. Even their veg ones are really good. It's always kept quite classic. Really nice joint considering value for money in Central London.

Jun 14, 2015

Elle Bloggs

+3.5

word on the street is Honest Burgers do some of the best burgers in london, so I had to make it my mission to get down there and put these Chinese whispers to the test.

The menu is split up by chicken/beef/vegetable plus they have specials which are written out on the blackboards adorning the walls. E and I both went for the Honest burger - patty with red onion relish, smoked bacon, mature cheddar, pickled cucumber and lettuce, which comes with signature rosemary fries. Washed down with ginger beer and homemade lemonade.....

So the verdict - did the Honest live up to all the hype? Yes. Yes it did. It's not quite my best burger in London - that title is proudly held by the folks over at Patty & Bun but it's a very close second. the patty is nice and juicy and the bun is robust enough to stay together right until the last bite. the chips definitely get a special nod - plus its becoming increasingly rare for restaurants to include chips alongside the meal instead of charging you extra so that's alwaysa good thing.

Jun 09, 2015

Martin Alteirac

Nice burgers : good bread, well cooked meat and nice sauces, one of the best burger in town :-) Try the bacon one, my all time favorite !!!!

May 25, 2015

Federica De Dominicis

I met here with a friend who has gluten restriction since they served a gluten free version of their burgers. We sat in the sun enjoying our cold drinks while waiting for the burgers. The burgers.... I admit I had big expectations and got a bit disappointed, not juicy as I was hoping and small, the best part were the chips (crunchy and full of flavour), coming with the burger for once. It's not the best burger in town, but among the ones worth to detour for.

May 07, 2015

John Kneen

+3.5

I had ma-hoosive expectations for this place.... I do love a burger and can't resist the prospect of a burger from somewhere I've never been. I had read about Honest Burgers and whilst in Soho, whilst walking down a random street just looking for somewhere that looked interesting, we found this little place - rammed inside and about 10-15 people outside waiting for a table! My initial thoughts were, 'I can't be arsed waiting for that queue!".... ultimately, temptation won!

When we were eventually seated, we were outside, because that was our only option, but there were good heat lamps which definitely took the edge off the cold. Regardless of the cold, I wasn't going to allow that to damped my excitement.

So, the burgers arrived, with the rosemary salt chips.... They were ok, but overcooked so were too crispy and very airy. Urgh! My burger was actually a bit disappointing. I wanted a juicy, thick, beef patty and I got fairly thin and not juicy burger, even though it was cooked medium rare.

The waiter was very good and full of charm.

I won't be hurrying back, but I will give it another chance. Next stop, Patty & Bun!

May 06, 2015

Inês Vilafanha

Pretty good burgers, but amazing, out of this world fries.
The place is small but cozy, and very calm. The staff was kind and helpful, making me and my group feel at ease.
As for the food, the only downside is the menu. I wish I had a bit more to choose from.
Other than that, great meat, great fries and great presentation (though I'm already a sucker for that effortlessly way of serving food). For the price, it is some of the best you can get in Soho.
I want to go back as soon as possible.

May 03, 2015

Khaled J

Heard about it while looking for kickass burgers in London.

The place is cozy and small, the music is relaxing, and the staff are extremely polite: where everyone of them made sure to pass by and ask me if everything was ok. Their attention to their customer is amazing.

Service was extremely fast and efficient.

On to the food. I ordered a medium cooked burger with cheddar cheese. The plate came with fries that were seasoned with rosemary giving it that extra touch.

The burger patty was thick, non greasy medium cooked as ordered. The burger is juicy and certainly one of the best I have ever eaten.

Highly recommend

Apr 30, 2015

Susana Augusto

It's Worth the wait. Friendly staff, cozy, simple but great burgers and beer options. Loved the onion rings and the curry sauce. Truly honest!

Apr 19, 2015

Nyreek

+4.5

Good but...... Nice burgers but not a patch on Byron, which costs about the same

Mar 21, 2015

Secret Temple

+3.5

There is a craving, I am sure, that confronts all of humanity. A craving for juicy meat, squished between two beautiful pieces of bread, soft yet crunchy, with pickles and cheese and sauces all dripping everywhere. Literally everywhere, because it is a known fact that burgers always end up getting messy. Almost always.

Sure enough, burgers have become something that I, unfortunately, and hopefully the rest of humanity, associate with fast food. Which I in turn associate (see how at this point I gave up on hoping humanity would follow?) with stomach cramps and potentially lethal food poisoning. The emergence of places like Five Guys (which is basically McDonalds 2.0) has not helped.

Burgers, however, can be pretty awesome. Honest Burgers offers them for a rather decent price – about 8-9 pounds depending on whether you want cheese and such (the chicken version might be slightly more expensive – not sure. I hate chicken burgers). The menu is quite simple, with few options – which is a good think.

The burger is good – and it doesn’t crumble apart as I try to eat it! Often the most annoying thing about burgers is that as you eat them they get sloppy and literally end up everywhere. A good burger means the combo is just right; don’t overpack the burger, and make sure the buns have the right texture and mould to hold everything together. Also you get free rosemary chips with it!

Apr 09, 2015

Ronin47

+4.5

Tasty but salty food. To be honest, wasn't even looking for this place and stumbled across this outlet. No wait to eat on my own at the front counter looking right into the eyes of the people eating at on the pavement. Tried a bit of everything - got the cheese burger - could hardly taste the cheese so not sure what happened here. The famous chips - went well with the chipotle mayo but felt salty. The onion rings were really well done. The lemonade - basically room temperature and they added in a few icecubes - not worth it and served in the damn jar so instant fail - give it a miss. Asked for water but it didn't come.

Jun 21, 2014

Spencer Kat

+3.5

Great chips. It's worth going just for the chips with rosemary salt. I don't think I've tasted better chips before!!!
The cheese burger was a bit disappointing. The Stilton was overpowering, and the patty was not as nice as the one at Burger and Shake. Although it wasn't bad.

Sep 11, 2013

Ana

+4.5

Incredible! I've been to both the Brixton and the Soho branches and really impressed by the quality of the food. The burger is juicy and delicious along with a side of crispy rosemary salted chips. I was even served a lemonade float as a special and it went with the meal perfectly. The design of the restaurant is great and I love the chalkboard menu which is the same in all of the Honest restaurants! I can't wait to go to the new Camden branch- the highlight of my London trips.

Jul 11, 2013

Cass

+4.5

Good addition to the neighborhood. Was worried there'd be a huge wait, but we got there early and were seated within 10 minutes. Had a minor screwup - waiter brought a normal bun instead of gluten-free - but once I had my burger I was very pleased. The bun itself is tasteless, but it's just a receptacle for a nice juicy patty. For a girl that normally has to cut bunless burgers, was a nice treat to be able to pick it up. Staff was hugely apologetic and discounted our meal for the minor misstep. Will definitely go back - quick and easy.

Feb 17, 2013

Sam

+4.5

Amazing burgers. Worth the wait.. We had to wait for a table because this place is super popular, especially on a friday night, but the service was great.. and we didnt have to wait long for our burgers. They were amazing and I will be going back very soon!

Oct 22, 2012

Amy Trubridge

+4.5

I was expecting unsavoury queues as per every other time I dared to amble past this humble burger house, but as luck would have it, at 18:15 on a distinctly average Tuesday evening after work, we were able to walk straight in and be given the choice of two tables (oh, how we were being spoiled!). Tables chosen then, against the wall (best people watching position), I squeezed my rear end into the square foot allocated to me and awkwardly apologised to the chap at the next table, who was engrossed in far more interesting things at the time of said ass intrusion - they do pack you in, but I expect no less from hotspots like this

Aug 21, 2014

Esjay

London has gone burger crazy. Burger joints are popping up all over town and we just can't seem to get enough. Having recently visited fast food joints Shake Shack and Five Guys , I decided I was ready for something a little more upmarket.

Jun 16, 2014

Diary Of A Saucepot

+4.5

I might have to make Honest Burgers my go-to burger joint I loved it that much. I cant wait to go back, it was absolutely excellent and at £6-8 for the burger and the chips very reasonably priced for such great quality.

Feb 27, 2014

Kojo London

For a long time, I've been excited to let myself explore the London food scene in terms of its basic foundations. What good is it if the fine-dining scene is spectacular but the street-food scene is uninspiring? After all, it's not like most of us can afford fine-dining experiences on a daily basis! I've always loved burgers and it is a meal pretty much everyone enjoys and loves so I thought it would make the best test of the culinary foundations of London. In the last few years, so many burger joints have popped up in London. They tend to be small in size, have a no-reservations policy and an indie vibe. I have tried to capture all sorts of atmospheres with the restaurants from the burgers made in the dingy corners of Soho to the more decadent burgers made in glamorous Mayfair. However, there are some fantastic burger joints that I didn't include on here such as that of Tommi's Burger Joint because I've already written a review. 6. BAR BOULUD This was my second visit and fortunately,

Jul 12, 2014

The Taggs

+4.5

Honest Burgers have three locations around London we visited the Soho one – tucked away in a side street between Dean and Wardour Streets, this branch is positioned really centrally. The restaurant is small – you cannot book but they have a waiting list and will call you when your table is ready. The menu has a good selection – plain beef burger, cheeseburger with several options of cheese or the Honest Burger, with bacon and cheese. There is also a chicken and veggie option. All burgers are served with their famous Rosemary Salt Chips or a Green Salad. Dee ordered the Market Vegetables Burger – as mentioned before I’m not really keen on “bean” burgers so this cauliflower and sweetcorn fritter was a nice change. The fritter is serve

Aug 09, 2013

Nomface

It seems apt to write up a recent lunchtime visit to the Soho branch of Honest Burgers on the eve of National Burger Day. Just thinking about the burger now makes me wish I could have one for supper. Having read glowing reviews from the London blogging brigade I had to check it out for myself. The Soho branch is based on Meard Street and is one of three, the others in Brixton and Camden. We visited at 2pm and were seated within a few minutes. The menu is simple with three variations of burgers, from a simple burger, cheese and the Honest burger with smoked bacon, red onion relish, mature cheddar, pickled cucumber and lettuce. Naturally, we all settled for the Honest burger, priced very reasonably at £9 especially as it included the rosemary salted house chips. Starving in anticipation our orders arrived within five minutes. The portion of chips was very generous and I was happy to see a thick juicy patty. The first bite of the burger confirmed the reason for the positive reviews

Aug 27, 2013

Leyla Kazim

+4.5

Everything about Honest Burgers is unpretentious. Whilst centrally located in Soho, it’s situated on a quieter, small side street (Meard St, off Dean St.). It is bereft of any decoration other than the giant blackboard on one wall and a series of hooks to hang your coat on. Tables and chairs are basic wooden affairs (made by Tom and his step-father). The food is served in the thin metal blue-rimmed pie dishes you can probably buy in bulk from Costco. The light bulbs are pared-back bare.

Nov 21, 2013

Red Hot Londoner

+4.5

I can see why Honest is so popular. You can taste the quality in the meat. It is tender, juicy and nicely pink in the middle. There is no need to add lots of others ingredients and flavours to the burger when it tastes this good.

Apr 07, 2013

Food And Drinks Noob

+3.5

Honest Burger continues to deliver top quality burgers in London, and for me, the best burgers I've encountered in the UK

Nov 14, 2013

Secret Temple

+3.5

Feb 01, 2015

Chris G

+4.5

Honest Burgers started in Brixton Market and have just recently moved to a Soho site formerly occupied by a lacklustre Indian restaurant. The first positive compared to their competitors is that there is no giant queue outside – this is aided in no small part due to the short food and drinks menu. There are no starters or desserts here and the drinks menu is limited to a few beers, one each of red, white and rose wine and either gin or vodka.

Sep 07, 2012

BurgerAddict

+4.5

If you work or live in London you have no excuse not to visit these guys, North or South both covered and I have eaten in both and they are both magnificent. Consistency is always the key when it comes to a burger joint and they are two for two with me and a 10/10 both times!

Sep 24, 2012

Food Over London

+4.5

In this case the brioche bun, the patty of dry aged beef, and Monterey Jack were fantastic. The addition of the courgette was good, but was thinly sliced and slippery, made picking up the burger was like a bar of soap in prison.

Sep 19, 2012

Burgaffair

+4.5

The CHIPS WERE WORLD CLASS. Rosemary salt seasoning. So crispy, so lovely, GO AND ENJOY IT. £9 for the burger and chips is great value. Although for those with a bigger appetite, ask for the Honest Burger with an extra Patty which is available upon request.

Aug 23, 2012

Nom Nom

+4.5

Light, airy and fresh, this is a really lovely space to eat a hearty lunch. The menu is simple – chicken, beef or veggie option, all of which come with a side of rosemary-salt-sprinkled fries. The veggie option was like a fried patty in a burger bun which, together was a bit much. Just too much yellow-beige on one plate for my liking…

Oct 09, 2012

+4.5

...I have a really REALLY good friend who is highly sensitive to gluten, so places like Honest Burgers are great, because they are actually knowledgeable and will look out for you in a reliable but non-pushy way. And will be v tolerant of a friend who is uber paranoid since a near poisoning with Colman’s mustard (contains flour ) . Non-GF (bacon cheese) is in the front, GF (chicken)n is in the back. The buns are from a deservedly reputable bakery in Brixton, the GF was not as fluffy as the non-GF however, the taste of both burgers was great. As ordered, chips crispy and nice too. Bill all in about £30 for two, including a green salad (simple, fresh, lovely, can’t go wrong unless you don’t like vegetables, weirdo) and a fair bit of wine. Waiting staff are awesomely cute, lovely and helpful too, so tip loads Twitter Facebook Google December 10, 2013 | Posted in: Burgers , Food , London , So

Dec 10, 2013

The Perfect Trough

+4.5

My burger (sourced via The Ginger Pig) is cooked medium-rare without the quibble of neighbouring Byron. The patty is high quality, fat and incredibly juicy. Smoked bacon adds a lot of flavour, but the cheese doesn't dominate too much.

Nov 20, 2012

Thecriticalcouple

+4.5

Honest Burgers is clearly out there competing at the highest level in the capital's ever escalating burger wars, but somehow it hadn't really crossed our consciousness thus far. Admittedly that probably says more about us than them, but on recently receiving an email inviting us to try an upcoming special burger (a True Blood burger - an undead cow perhaps?), an invite that we politely declined, nevertheless, it did make us think that we should give Honest Burgers a try. So days later, here we are. Knowing so little about HB, it was only good fortune that saw us turn up at 5:25 (midweek Soho opening times are 12-4pm, and 5:30-11pm) allowing us to get a table, for by 5:35pm they were already full and new arrivals were told to expect up to an hour's wait. The reality is however that it doesn't take long to pass through and back out the doors of Honest Burgers because it's a focussed operation: beef burger, chicken burger or a veggie alternative. With burgers coming only as a cheeseburge

May 17, 2013

Odo

I will give the honest guys an 8 in my scale. Great improvement since my visit to Brixton.

Sep 05, 2013

Bruno Alves

+4.5

Good but small. One of my favorite places in London for many reasons. The staff is always nice and the burger delicious. If I have to point a flip side the only is the average size of the burgher that is quite small. Like its so tasty it looks even smaller. :)

Feb 24, 2015

Ana Fortunato

+4.5

After thinking a while I've decided to rate 4.5 although 4.9 cross my mind if it was possible. No matter when I go there or if it is the one located in Soho or Camden or Oxford.. the burger (cheese for me please!!) is always delicious!! Top notch meat & ingredients and friendly staff.
Don't like their house beer though - too 'fruity' for me... I prefer either their homemade lemonade or any other beer they have.

Ok... my favorite? Cheese Burger :) enjoy!!

Feb 22, 2015

Catarina Lourenço

+4.5

This was an amazing experience, One of the best burguers I had. When we arrived the place was full but we didn't wait long. I asked for a honest burguer and onions rings. The chips and onions were crispy and well seasoned and the burguer itself was tender and really tastefull. The only downside was that I would like the meat really rare and when I asked they told me they could do only medium rare.
I really sugest this place, you wont regret it and the quality/price is amazing! Honestly the best burguers in London for me so far!

Feb 22, 2015

Danny Lalani

Honest burger is a burger joint that I can only describe as innovative.

It isn't the burgers that are innovative per se its the innovation of the ingredients itself. I ordered the honest burger with no bacon and was pleasantly surprised. The burger patty was good but even at medium it wasn't very juicy, you couldn't taste the beef fat that you can usually taste in really good burgers which was very disappointing. Everything else in the burger was perfect, the pickles were there when you needed them but the best thing about the burger were the buns. They were slightly moist and juicy and generally were incredible.

The fries were really good and had a very good taste. There is a line but I still think patty and bun is a better burger.
Sorry to say but it is the second best

Dec 18, 2014

Aidan Barlow

I decided to go with burger and chips when I visited this restaurant. The chips were delicious and very different from the normal ones. The cheeseburger was pretty amazing and the other snacks that I tried were also good. I went there on a weekday and easily found a table. The entire meal was mouth-watering and I would be returning soon again.

Aug 11, 2014

Liam Bradshaw

My love for this place started from the moment they let me in and be seated even before the restaurant had even started service. I ordered a burger with smoked bacon which was perfectly done. It was called the honest burger, and it was (and i say this with all honesty), the least juicy burger meat I have ever eaten. The rustic chips served with the rosemary were something that saved the dish from drowning.

Sep 03, 2014

Riley Poole

This was the best burger I had in my entire trip which is saying something as I had a lot of them. The burger and the chips were a perfect combination and complimented each other. The patty was perfectly cooked and the toppings were appropriately put. The burger with the blue cheese is also surprisingly good. Highly recommended!

Sep 05, 2014

Aryan Ganguly

As this was my first ever visit here, I came away rather satisfied from here. The chips accompanying the burger were delicious and very crispy. In my opinion the burger was very tasty specially with the onion relish. The size of the burger was also just perfect. They didn't try too hard to cram a lot of ingredients, leaving it simple and good.

Sep 27, 2014

Evie Tomlinson

Though I can say that I have had better burgers elsewhere, this place was not at all disappointing. I went for their signature burger which came a generous amount of toppings. It was perfectly cooked and full of flavour in each bite, though not very unique. My partner had their veg burger and found it to be the best she has had and it hit just the right spots. The onion rings were only tolerable but the other items were good enough. The staff was also polite and prompt. Definitely recommended.

Sep 14, 2014

Charlotte Perkins

The best burger i had was from here. The market vegetarian fritter burger was lip smacking. Served on a hot toasted bun accompanied with spicy cucumber and and yogurt sauce. The side of onion rings was also very appealing and appetizing. Would always come back here if ever I am craving for a burger!

Sep 25, 2014

Harry Chambers

This place has a good reputation for its food and it certainly lived up to its hype for us. We were ready to wait to get a table, but luckily it was lunch time and we were seated as soon as we got inside the place. Our drinks came in quirky jam jar glasses and the burgers we ordered were simply yummy! It came with generous portion of chips along with it. The service was prompt and efficient.

Aug 15, 2014

Bailey Heath

The staff here are very accommodating and take special care of their customers. I have allergy to gluten and the staff was more than willing to modify my order accordingly. The burger here with a variety of toppings was very delicious and left me licking my fingers. The meat was flavourful and the perfect tenderness. The sides were great too. The prices are very reasonable. I will definitely be coming back here and recommend it to everyone.

Aug 10, 2014

Tyler Armstrong

This place occupies a very high position in my list of the best burger joints of the city. The menu is not the most varied, and the choices are a little limited, but the focus is on the taste and quality, because all of which they offer tastes amazing. The staff is all very friendly and knowledgeable, and also very efficient in their jobs. I loved the fries- the right balance of crispy and fluffy, and the burger was also large, perfectly cooked and heavenly in taste. They also have many gluten free options on the menu, and the prices are extremely reasonable. If you are going in a large group, it is advisable to go on time as the place can get very busy at times. Highly recommend it, though.

Aug 02, 2014

Raju Dugal

I had a great time at this burger joint and I did not leave disappointed at all. The food came just as I like it. It was cooked to perfection and was full of flavor. The sides with it were also great and did not disappoint. The beer I chose to have with the food was rather delicious.
In my opinion, the place is priced very aptly and the staff are very helpful and homely.

Sep 07, 2014

Shivam Dhillon

The place is small and does not have many tables, so it is recommended that you reach earlier than the time you anticipate on having your meal. I visited this place with my partner and had a fairly decent experience. The staff amicable and nice to t=interact with. I tried their burgers and they tasted fairly good. They have a vast menu to choose from.

Sep 24, 2014

Grace Thompson

I have had the best burgers at this place. The food here speaks for itself at this place and is absolutely delightful. The burgers are a treat and the chicken wings are also very appetizing. The chips that come along with the burgers are also very good and so is the bacon ketchup. The meal is complete with some beer.

Sep 12, 2014

Aditya Chaudhuri

We had a great meal here. All the burgers we tried were amazing. They were delicious and very tasty. The onion rings how they should be, crispy. And the chips in my opinion were done to perfection. Nothing in the meal was disappointing. The place however is a bit small getting cramped and busy,

Aug 27, 2014

James Stewart

+3.5

Considering this place is extremely popular and known for it's food I knew we would have to wait for a table. However, what was worth the wait was the great service which was being offered to us. The burgers were out of this world tasty. I will obviously be going back for more!

Sep 18, 2014

Jackson Wade

+3.5

It is a nice place which is very clean and looks very decent too.
The food here is also good , I would not say very good because the burger i had was bit salty but my friends liked their meals.
I liked home made lemonade here and I would say anyone who is planning to go here must try this.

Sep 27, 2014

Andrew Norris

+3.5

This place is both fast and simplistic. Although we predicted a long wait,we occupied our seats after a short wait. I prefer gluten free buns and was served a regular ,but the staff needs to be commended for correcting the mistake immediately and even offering a discount. I am sure that i will revisit the place again.

Aug 03, 2014

Maisie James

I have been to both the branches of this restaurant and I must say, I have never been disappointed. The juicy burger with fresh meat is delicious as it is given with a side serving of salty chips to give it that punch. I would love to try the new branch as well!

Sep 01, 2014

Thomas Gibson

+3.5

There was a waiting for about an hour to get a table inside for two. And we did not have any problem with that as we had to run some work around the area. Within an hour, we got a call and our table was ready. How punctual! The menu had varied selection of burger. We both ordered the honest burger and it was delectable. Worth the wait!

Aug 03, 2014

Seth Curtis

+3.5

I visited this place on a Tuesday evening and was surprised to see that there were no queues. I must say right now that this place is usually crowded and you will see long queues during this part of the evening. Nevertheless I went in and quickly found a table. The burger was absolutely delicious and I must admit that it was quite filling.

Aug 20, 2014

Teddy Long

The atmosphere inside was hustling and bustling with people, the wait was worth it all. We ordered the burger after a long wait outside the restaurant while making friends with the friendly doorman who was very efficient. The beef used in the burger was tender and sublime. The rosemary salted chips were a signature and we obviously tried them as well. Overall, it was a decent experience.

Sep 10, 2014

Freddie Gallagher

Being recommended by my daughter, this place did justice to her positive word. The burgers were robust with flavour and what we loved was the salted chips served as side course. On this recent visit to London, this place was one of our main highlights as it was such a memorable experience.

Sep 11, 2014

Phoebe Patel

The place offers a gluten-free dishes on the menu, which cater well to people who are coeliacs. Almost everything on the menu here is gluten-free, except the buns which are also replaced with the ones from the bakery which makes gluten-free buns. The meal is complete with a gluten-free beer.

Sep 10, 2014

Sophie Reeves

This is a nice place to have a snack after work. The burger and chips here are great and is served quickly. The staff is very attentive and nice, the ambiance too is welcoming. The drawback is that it is often colder inside as they tend to turn their AC off.

Sep 28, 2014

Omkar Datta

A quick glance of this place and you know you are in for a treat here. I went here with my family last night. The burgers and chips were delectable. Cooked perfectly so full of flavors. My mother ordered one of their specials which i had a bite of and it was tasty too. Staff was prompt and efficient.

Aug 24, 2014

Ellie Dale

The menu had a little variety though the quality of food was pretty good. I had a burger and some chips. The meal was good though on a bit spicy side. The atmosphere was a lively one and the music was lovely. The setting was also good with some nice and cosy places. However, I must warn you that you may have to wait in the queue for a while but trust me, it is definitely worth it. Overall, the food was really good.

Sep 24, 2014

Sofia Sch

+3.5

Here the burger is quite simple there are no special ad ons, you get what you see. You can choose between a couple burgers and they all come with french fries.

The lemonade is delicious and comes in a jar adding to the loft feel of the place. The food is a good price for what you get, count on paying 12 pounds per person.

Usually there is a long wait as no reservations can be made but it is worth it!

Nov 09, 2014

Zoro S

Was little hungry and fancied a chicken burger. Dropped at this place and had a quality chicken burger. I wish it had some spices or more spices sprinkled or marinated. The chicken burger missed that kick. The portion was ok. But I feel have a chicken breast burger in wether spoons is more value for money.

If they use fresh chicken and not frozen. 5★ to you guys

Nov 08, 2014

Phillip Nwaukoni

What started as just another burger joint, quickly became "THE" burger joint.

With very limited space, this place manages to give a cool and relaxed vibe, with energy suitable for anyone from families to couples on an ordinary evening. Unfortunately the space did become an issue when the food arrived and we realized there was little space on the tables to place everything. This became a greater issue when more guests arrived, as the tables are very close to one another and you can start to feel a bit cramped.

On the other hand, the food in this place took a very simple meal and added its own twist of flavours. The fries are flavoured with rosemary, which give it a fresh twist to ordinary fries. The fries were cooked to perfection, sightly on the crispier side, just how I like them. I ordered the Honest Burger, and highly recommend this if you want a burger with more flavour. The cheese that was used, mixed with the bacon, was very pleasing. What I liked most about the burger was that it wasn't soggy at all, and the meat-to-bun ratio was on point. They also have some nice drinks to accompany the burger; particularly the beer.

All of the waiters were very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The food came promptly, and there was little wait for the bill.

All in all, what could have been a simple restuarant went the extra mile to serve a very well made burger, and give a decent experience throughout regardless of the lack of space.

Oct 31, 2014

Craig Osborne

+4.5

Despite eating in many of London's new burger joint's as well as what's considered by many to be the best burger in Toronto on a recent visit, I keep going back to Honest.

I've just found the quality to be extremely consistent not only between different visits but also to different restaurants. It's impressive stuff. The burgers are just devine that melt in your mouth with gorgeous flavours. It's the perfect unity between meat and bun and I don't mean that lightly. The bun is often overlooked but get it right and you're in heaven.

That's not to say Honest is all about the burgers either. Their chips are my absolute favourite out of anywhere and after my first visit I probably came across as some kind of drug addict waiting for that next hit. God they're good. And to be honest, it's the chips that make it for me.

You can get a good burger in London extremely easily but so many places charge what Honest do but for just a burger with fries as an added side order and the chips aren't anything special.

The only downside to the Soho location is space. It's just very small but with Honest expanding so much in the past 2 years since my first experience, getting a great burger and fries to go with it, is easier than ever.

Oct 28, 2014

Marine Levert

+4.5

Food: Burger

Price: Around £25 for two people

Atmosphere: Youth, Busy

Review: This is one of the best place in London to have a big, proper hamburger! You can choose between beef, pork, chicken or even vegetarian burger, which is quite nice. The french fries are really good, there are crispy and tasty!

The place is full most of the time and you have to wait 5-10 minutes to get a table.
The food is very nice and quite big, it will leave you full at the end of your meal.

Oct 26, 2014

Nicole Janossy

+4.5

Honest Burgers is by far one of the best burger places I've been to here in London. Not only is it affordable, but the portions your get are HUGE. Right as you get the food placed in front of you you notice how the juicy burger just towers over the wide cut steak fries...and it is just wonderful. And they are certainly not shy with the cheese, which I love!

Oct 26, 2014

Dana

Best burger and best chips!
I've been here on the national burger day and we were so lucky that we got seated right when we arrived. As soon after that the queue was long, maybe 20-30 min waiting time. My friend always wanted to try this place but she was put off by the long queues.
The burger was simply delicious, the meat was done beautifully pink in the midle and very juicy with caramelised onion which merged perfectly with the cheese.
The rosemary chips are probably the best chips I had in my life, crunchy on the sides and soft in the midle. Very quick service and friendly stuff.
Definitely going back but next time I want to try the Camden Town branch.

Oct 24, 2014

Kelly Michelle

Thanks to a friend I was introduced to the best gluten free chicken burger that I have ever eaten at Honest Burgers.

The gluten free buns are extremely yummy and are the best you are going to find in London along with those lovely rosemary chips.

I highly recommend visiting if you are gluten free as you won't be disappointed by the burgers on offer. Honest Burgers make the best gluten free burgers in London!

Honest Burgers have a few branches open now in London and I have my fingers crossed that they will open new branches outside of London.

Oct 21, 2014

Anjana Menon

+4.5

This place was my favourite until the likes of Patty & Bun and Flat Iron's specials came along. There was a point when I could eat the Federation Burger! But this was back in the days when it wasn't on the menu and you had to ask for it. I like the Honest Burger, it has the perfect amount of red onion relish to give it that 'zzing' and yummy, gooey cheese. Both the bacon and beef are of really high quality as well. Cooked soooo beautifully! *sigh*
Service is always good here. Sometimes there's a long wait (which means I just end up elsewhere given that it's Soho and you're spoilt for choice) but I've only walked away twice. Friendly staff, really good lemonade and the BEST ROSEMARY CHIPS EVER! Crispy and perfectly seasoned. Yeah, still one of my favourite burgers in London!

Oct 12, 2014

Janet Wong

+3.5

I was quite excited to go to Honest Burgers. Whenever I'm hungry I'm always looking forward to some good food! However, I didn't enjoy the concept of waiting... But they have a clever queuing process where it tracks your position via the internet. That kind of helps some what, since it allows you to wonder off to nearby locations instead of being forced to stand around in the street like lost souls.
The burgers are delicious. The chips were good too. However, they just don't compare to Patty and Bun so I'm unlikely to revisit this cute little place.

Sep 25, 2014

Miss Lilly

+4.5

Really good quality meat, creamy and delicious. Simple menu but again it's all about the meat. Delicious lemonade too

Sep 16, 2014

Dave Göödship

One of the best burger bars I've been to. The bar is tucked down a side street so doesn't feel too busy if you choose to eat outside. A very nice burger with excellent fries, served in a little metal tray. Service is quick and efficient.

Aug 10, 2014

Cschuhle

+4.5

Great venue and good value for money. Proper nice burgers and excellent chips. It's a pity Honest is becoming a chain...

Aug 04, 2014

Chris Hope

Honest burger, daaayyyyuuuummm, This place is tasty, with delicious, juicy burgers, with melt in your mouth beef. Furthermore, it is good value for money, compared to some of these other burger joints. The location is also sweeeet. A negative aspect that must be acknowledged is that it is usually about an hour for a table. Seriously Honest Burger, stop being hipster and let us reserve tables.

There mayo is sweeeeeeeet

Jul 18, 2014

Video

+4.5

The lovely London weather produced a perfect afternoon for sitting out in the sun and so Honest Burgers was an ideal location. Nicely situated off Wardour Street, away from the crowds, the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxing. Service was friendly and efficient and we were soon sitting with our tin plates resplendent with an Honest Burger, Cheeseburger (with Stilton) and servings of rosemary salted chips. The burger was juicy and refreshingly beefy, perfectly done and well matched to the soft roll and simple salad accompaniment within. The chips were delicious and very very addictive. If you are looking for a good value, tasty and fulfilling lunch then this is ideal. Not a massive menu, not a flashy place to linger for too long but perfect in what it says it does.

Jul 17, 2014

Chichangout

+3.5

After reading lots of amazing reviews on Honest Burger, I did not think much when it came to picking up a place for lunch last Saturday. We went to its Soho branch. On the arrival, our contact details were taken and we were supposed to get a text message once the table was ready. It took approximately an hour, which was the exact time that we were told when signing in on the waiting list. How clever is that!!! Definitely the biggest factor that differentiate Honest Burger from other burger places in London.

Full review and more pictures at: http://chichangout.org/2013/10/13/honest-burger/

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Jul 15, 2014

Maybe It's Because

+4.5

By Esin Huseyin

Seeing as this is my first food review, it’s probably best if I admit that I have a slight obsession – not only with food, but with burgers. Yes – there’s nothing I love more than a burger in this world. If there is a restaurant that’s making the rounds on the internet, the chances are I’m going to want to get involved.

So, I was fashionably late to join the Honest Burgers party – but, better late than never right? So, it was a couple of weeks back on a sunny day down Soho that I literally stumbled across a small shop front with a few tables outside. It wasn’t until I looked up that I noticed the name, and decided to get involved. A rustic interior, a black board with the menu, and a clipboard with the minimal menu greeted me.

Honest Burgers prides themselves on having nothing but simple burgers, and they really do; a chicken, beef, and market vegetable burger – to be exact. It’s my favourite kind of burger menu, the kind that you add your own cheese and toppings, building it up to be a gargantuan feast and marriage of various flavours, or as simple as you want it.Yes. I however, decided to go for the Honest burger- when in Rome and all of that (I’m going to try and see how many embarrassing quotes I can fit in to each review).

However, where Honest Burgers really won it for me, was where the chips were included with the meal. Yes, you heard correctly – the burgers automatically come with these absolutely beautiful rosemary chips. They were everything you could ever want, thin and crispy with a soft centre full of goodness; I practically saw rainbows and world peace. As I said before, I absolutely adore burger joints, so of course this pops up in to conversation regularly – when speaking about Honest Burgers the thing that is repeated by practically everyone is “oh my god, their chips are amazing!!!11!!!1″. They bluddy weren’t lying, tasty as faaaaack.

I enjoyed the fact that the burger wasn’t served in a school dinner tray, which seems to be all the rage at the moment – but it was prompt and hot. The Honest burger consists of; beef, red onion relish, smoked bacon, mature cheddar, pickled cucumber, and lettuce. These are pretty much the standard things I attempt to stack my burgers up with anyways – but the beef was perfectly cooked (medium, of course), generous shavings of earthy mature cheddar, the crunch of the cucumber and lettuce, but best of all – the bluddy red onion relish. Red onions are the kings of the onion world, but my God, they were crunchy but smooth with a sweet kick. Perfection. It brought a tear to my eye (nudge nudge, wink wink)

On a serious level though, it’s simple but tasty burgers at it’s best, with generous portions at the centre. The burger was big, but not to the point where I had to dislocate my jaw to actually take a bite out of it. The chips were a match as they were nestled in a gargantuan pile on my plate, a generous bundle of love waiting for demolishing – literally could have had a whole bowl of just these chips – in fact, the person I was dining with solely nibbled on the chips and left about half of the burger (I of course licked the plate clean). In fact, I would go back just for the chips as the burger was nice, but it was just “aiiiteeee” in comparison to the other places I’ve tried. Still, absolutely beautiful overall.

If you’re after a burger without the fuss, on a bit of a budget (£6.50 – £11.00) – check them out.

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Jul 14, 2014

Bess Osborne

Burgers are distinctly my favourite food. I’m pretty darn happy to go out of my way for a good one.
And, whilst London burgers offer a lot more choice than the provincial northern social scene, I really struggle with certain London venues. Perhaps things have changed since my days as a waitress. Perhaps it is now completely acceptable to be frustratingly rude and unhelpful to the people who are trying to spend their money in your establishment.
Well, not for me. I cannot abide rude service. And I won’t ever return where I’ve received it. Which, combined with ridiculous wait times, caused Alice and I to leave Burger and Lobster and hop, skip and jump across the road to Honest Burger in Soho.
Where the service sparkled, everyone was friendly and we snuggled up outside in the evening sunshine, under a heated canopy and with steaming hot onion rings burning our fingers whilst we waited for our little Pixie to join us from work.
We all ordered the special – medium rare burgers topped with pork rib meat, with perfectly crisp rosemary sprinkled fries on the side.

It was delicious.

Jul 06, 2014

Simon Nelson

+4.5

Really great experience! Good selection of burgers which all hit the spot, excellent range of beers and the rosemary chips were incredible. Best chips I've had in years!

Jun 24, 2014

Wes Van Voorhis

+4.5

Never disappointed, rosemary fry's love em, burgers delicious, cant wait to return.

Mar 28, 2014

Chris Watson

Visited here a couple times now on my journeys around Soho.

I chose the special each time, firstly the Christmas and then the new Brewburger (made in collaboration with Brewdog brewery). The Christmas special consisted of a beef burger with deep-fried camembert and cranberry sauce (drooling yet?), what isn't to love? Reminiscent of one of my favourite sandwiches (Brie,Bacon and Cranberry) the sauce gave it the Christmas cheer whilst the camembert was a perfect accompaniment. Still stands with the best burgers I've had in London!

In my opinion the Brewburger was a bit of a let down. Not in terms of quality, as always it tasted great, but I expected something a little bit different and it was kind of just a good burger. I can't pass my nose up at beer-candied bacon which is great, but I have had more interesting burgers.

Very nice service and I like the fact they include everything as a meal deal (I like my fries!) which doesn't seem to be the case anywhere else.

Will definitely be back when the new special comes in!

Mar 27, 2014

Hashtag Burgers

+4.5

Burgers that leave you speechless. Amazing burgers!

Mar 25, 2014

Leyla Kazim

Some restaurants want to be all things to all people. Welcoming but exclusive, cavernous but intimate, classic but innovative, broad in their offerings but still specialists. It’s a format that works for a select few when mastered. But for the rest of the mere mortal dining options that line our streets, do one thing really well and there's a good chance you’ll be a success.

Honest Burgers in Soho is the offshoot from the original branch in Brixton Market and opened in the summer of last year. Founded by Tom Barton and Phil Eles, the recipe for their burgers was refined over time through customer feedback via the small catering operation they started with in Brighton. When the unit in Brixton became available, they snapped it up as a perfect spot to settle in the big smoke and have not looked back since.

The menu at Honest Burgers is comprised of burgers that all come with chips. Fillings are free-range chicken, their exclusive supply of dry aged beef mince from butchers The Ginger Pig (there are three variations of this option helped by a handy flow chart), or a spiced vegetable fritter. There is also a daily special. Sides come in the form of more chips (delivered with each burger anyway), a green salad, beetroot and apple slaw, and a chipotle mayonnaise. And that is the food menu in its entirety.

Brief menus combined with occupied seats have my restaurant barometer reading reaching for the skies; you know good things are going down when the two are holding hands.

A maiden visit means opting for the namesake dish - it will be the longest serving entry with a recipe that's been sculpted over time. The Honest comes with a sweet red onion relish, smoked bacon, pickles and lettuce, with the thick patty draped in a layer of melted mature cheddar and sandwiched between a glazed, toasted brioche bun.

From the list of things I was anticipating from this meal, a disappointing first bite did not make an entry. But it's what I got; there were no meaty juices collecting at the corners of my mouth to mop up with a rogue tip of tongue, and the centre of the patty was quite tough and dry. It was not unpleasant by any means, but it wasn’t the dripping, glistening, yielding slab of meat I had hoped for.

It was the final morsel of this burger that revealed the potential of its content - it was soft and savoury and succulent. Coupling this with the fact one of my companions had a centre that had felt no heat whatsoever (it was pink as rare and not medium as we were told to expect), I suspect we were subject to a cook that needs a bit more scrutiny. All other components were perfectly befitting of the stacked-high jaw-stretching satisfaction one gets from a good burger. But if the meat had been cooked with more skill, I suspect it would have been excellent.

And the sides? Good grief, the sides. The slaw was vibrant and earthy and slightly sweet from the apple. And by the way, I don’t really like chips. I don’t even care for potatoes that much. But these fries were something else. Crisp exteriors, fluffy centres, tossed in finely chopped rosemary and liberal salt. Hot and savoury and a complete palate riot with the whisp of smoky heat from the chipotle mayonnaise. Get a second portion. Get a third.

Everything about Honest Burgers is unpretentious. Whilst centrally located in Soho, it’s situated on a quieter, small side street (Meard St, off Dean St.). It is bereft of any decoration other than the giant blackboard on one wall and a series of hooks to hang your coat on. Tables and chairs are basic wooden affairs (made by Tom and his step-father). The food is served in the thin metal blue-rimmed pie dishes you can probably buy in bulk from Costco. The light bulbs are pared-back bare.

And in the same way the attraction of substance and intellect can be far more powerful than lusting over looks, I think it’s sexy. And I want to (and will) go back.

My rating: 3.5/5

Liked lots: chips; atmosphere; location; interiors; fantastic value; The Ginger Pig exclusivity; not feeling like I’d eaten a pile of filth and having to contend with a bout of self-loathing; no reservations but they very helpfully take your number and text you when a table becomes available so you can go and have a drink somewhere and return - wonderful
Liked less: my slightly tough patty - I’m almost certain it was just bad luck
Good for: potato converts; spontaneous dining; small groups; friends; a cheap good dinner

Nov 22, 2013

WeTheFoodSnobs

+4.5

When I first sampled Honest Burgers they were only available in Soho and Brixton. Since then they have continued to succeed and grow, opening spots in Camden and the most recent location, Portobello. The Soho branch of Honest Burgers is situated just off the main street and when I first arrived in London it was one of the names high on my list of priorities to try. It had been given a lot of high praise from London food bloggers and burger connoisseurs and I was intrigued to see what all the fuss was about!

The restaurant was very busy, everyone obviously had the same idea as me! It was quite small inside as many of these places are but it had a cool vibe. The giant chalk board menu was a nice addition too! The menu was simple with a choice of a chicken, beef or veggie burger. I went for the Honest Burger: Beef, Red Onion Relish, Smoked Bacon, Mature Cheddar, Pickled Cucumber and Lettuce. More to my amazement was that for your £9.50 you get your chips with it! Not usually the done thing but very welcomed indeed. Not just any chips either, the now fashionable rosemary salted chips!

The burger arrived perfectly presented inside a brioche bun, aside a mound of beautifully cooked hand cut rosemary salted chips. The burger was medium rare, just as it should be! I had to chuckle when the waitress arrived with a stack of napkins, even though I was eating alone. The light bulb immediately clicked on, this was going to be seriously juicy! As I chomped on my burger I did a little bit of eavesdropping and people watching. Not to my surprise, there were a lot of people dissecting the different parts of the burger and stating just how good it was! It was certainly praise well earned as the combination of flavours were delicious. It was hard to savour the taste though as I was so hungry and must have devoured it in under 10 minutes. All I remember is that the meat was cooked to a perfect pink and the seasoning was spot on. The addition of the Red Onion Relish was definitely note worthy as it added a little bit of sweetness to cut through the salty beef.

All in all this was an excellent experience! The service was swift and efficient, a hard task considering just how busy it was and I couldn't fault the food in any way, it really hit the spot! I have been back many a time since and also enjoyed countless Honest Burgers at pop-up food events around the capital. If you consider yourself a burger fan and haven't tried Honest Burger, what are you playing at? Get down there now!

Enjoy!

We The Food Snobs x

Nov 18, 2013

Anto Ashcroft

Best burger in London. And so cheap too. Small so expect some queuing at peak hours, but it also makes its charm.

Oct 14, 2013

Marie Deblême

Ultimate burger in London.
Uncomfortable setting. I always ask for half fries, half salad - nice to have a tangy green salad with your burger. If they have the black-pudding-meddled special burger - go for it!
Good selection of bottles of beer. NO BOOKINGS

Apr 25, 2013

Amy Lau

Summer is coming.

This means everyone is hitting the gym that bit harder to get those steel abs.

Everyone except me [despite the fact that I should really be training for the British 10k].

So, what do I do instead?

Go hunting for burgers...

I found Honest Burger's second branch hidden away in the side streets of Soho, the original Honest Burger joint is in Brixton.

You know if a restaurant is located opposite flats harbouring signs like this... you have totally hit the jackpot.

Scandalous.

[I jest, I jest] :P

Ambiance

The restaurant is quite small but feels roomy due to the high ceilings, and the simple vintage furnishings.

The Blues plays in the background, and the service is relaxed despite there being a queue of hungry burger fiends like myself; giving Honest Burger that chilled out atmosphere that everyone loves.

YES-O-METER

Fritter Burger: £6.50 - J. was going through a vegetarian mood and opted for the fritter; this was made from cauliflower, sweetcorn, shallots, spices, coriander, and had a cucumber yoghurt sauce.

The result? A light, well seasoned/spiced fritter with just enough of the cucumber yoghurt sauce lathered on top that it wasn't soggy.

Not bad for a vegetarian option, and definitely different to all the 'portobello mushroom burgers' you normally see in other Burger places for the veges.

Dare I say that the fritter burger was actually better than the cheese burger.

Cheese Burger: £8.00 - Beef, red onion relish, lettuce and the choice of Cheddar, Red Leicester or Stilton.

I like my burgers medium rare, purely because I'm a monster who likes to see my beef still beating; but unfortunately it came to me cooked medium, meaning it was alittle dry, and I found it slightly lacking in flavour, that not even the onion relish could save it.

I honestly was abit disappointed.

Chips: Faultless. Dusted with Rosemary salt, were crispy and so soft all at the same time. They are how chips should be.

There is potential here, but just doesn't quite hit the spot. But that just means I need to come back and resample the goods. ;]

YUMMEIS?

7.5/10 YUMMEIS

Where?

Honest Burger
4a Meard Street,
Soho,
London
W1F 0EF

For the FULL review with the photos - go to http://yummei.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/honest-burger-soho-london.html

Apr 23, 2013

Alex Fenton

With a now common no booking system, the wait for a seat can be quite long I am told, but we only had 30 minutes, just about enough time to sample some of Soho's other delights.

Coming in from the eventful Soho evening, Honest Burger does not immediately strike you as somewhere you are going to write home about. As the old adage goes, do not judge a book by its cover, and for all the deliberately unrefined furnishings, the burgers were undeniably accomplished, up there with the very best I have had in London.

The 'Honest Burger' is of good size and the pickled cucumber adds a certain 'je ne sais quoi' that had me already planning my next visit. The chips are excellent, hand cut to random sizes and fit the cliche of 'crisp on the outside, fluffy on the inside' perfectly.

The ambience was relaxed, as were the staff, whose friendliness and laid-back manner belied their efficiency.

A thoroughly enjoyable evening, and one I look forward to repeating in the near future!

Apr 20, 2013

Vivek Khare

+4.5

When you bite off the first healthy chunk of that juicy looking burger you would not believe that this food is cooked by 2 young lads Tom and Philip from Brighton who couldn't cook to save their lives in their Uni. Its a nice little story behind how this place came up to being first in Brixton where it really took off and then to Soho.

Its a no non-sense, healthy, tasty chicken or beef burgers. It just hits all the right spots, if you will, expected of a high quality burger. This is when you realise that regardless of the number of different burger franchises the kings, the McDs, One could do something pretty special yet simple to a burger.

I'd be lying If I said I could pin point why this burger is SO GOOD and why some others aren't. I don't know what they do, all I can say is they do it right. Grab a burger and fries and a pint of a cold one - hallelujah !!

Apr 18, 2013

Paul Davis

+3.5

Honest Burger. It's a great name. It conjures up an establishment not looking to mess you around. A company looking to do right by both you and your loved ones. I almost pictured an Amish run affair, for some inexplicable reason. But enough of that. Onto the review.

It was a weekday evening, a Thursday as I recall, that I decided to give the place a go. I was around about the Fiztrovia area, and thought it not to big an ask to head over. Heading through Soho, you find Honest Burger tucked away from the main road. It seems appropriate - as though the place were distancing itself from Soho's debauched past, making a clean start of it.

When I got through the door, I was greeted by a more than courteous waitress, who looked as crestfallen as we were to have to tell us that it was a 40 minute wait. My friend and I took it on the chin, and went back round the corner to have a drink to kill the time, having given the waitress our phone number. 40 minutes later on the dot, we get the phone call, and we were there like a shot.

The place is small, and the tables are packed tightly in. But it doesn't feel uncomfortable. It is airily decorated place - less like an American style 'Burger Joint,' more like your earnest and very much British cousin fancying a crack at the burger game. I ordered the cheese-burger and chips.

The burger came. It was prim and proper. The meat was high quality, and all the extras places neatly within. And, sure enough, delicious it was. But there was just something missing. In it's efforts to do right by me, it failed to seduce me. It was too tidy. It was too prim. It was the Dirty Burger (of Kentish Town fame) without the dirty. I enjoyed it. It is surely one of the best places to get a burger in town - and, if you fancy taking a date, a very chic show. But it was just somehow unmemorable. Speaking of which, it was only a couple of weeks ago, and I can't even remember what the chips were like. I suspect much the same. Really quite good. What of it?

I'm sorry that Honest Burger didn't quite make the 4/5 mark, but I wanted to treat it as it treats its customers - honestly. I would definitely recommend the place. But there are certainly more exciting places to get your burger buzz.

Screw Flanders.

Mar 28, 2013

Alessandro Chiozzi

+3.5

Quite basic menu, ad you can guess. Tasty hamburgers, "honest" prices. Overall, reccomended.

Feb 02, 2013

Ludo Pianon

+3.5

Good, tasty,healthy hamburgers.
Some say it serves the best burger in town but i am currently against this line of though.
However i have to admit that their french fries with rosemary are simply amazing and that the restaurant (small but nice, we were lucky that we had not to wait) and their waiters gave us a relaxing and delicious lunch break.

Jan 30, 2013

Food Over London

Another burger restaurant has ventured into the murky depths of central London. Honest burger have expanded their successful Brixton home to Mead St. just off Dean Street, right near to Burger & Lobster. With MeatLiquor / Market, B&L, Tommi's burger joint, Slider Bar, not to mention those mini burgers at Opera Tavern, and a new Byron Burger popping up seemingly every month, all within walking distance; is the demand for burgers going to be saturated soon? It sure doesn't seem that way. Honest, continue the trend of a minimal menu with a choice of chicken, beef or vegetable fritter and the special.
I went for their special with chipotle slaw and welsh montery jack cheese. One of the most important property for a great burger is that feeling of pure indulgence that makes it that proper 'guilty pleasure'. Despite being such a simple item of 'just meat in a bun', everything has to work for it to produce that feeling as you take your first bite. In this case the brioche bun, the patty of dry aged beef, and Monterey Jack were fantastic. The addition of the courgette was good, but was thinly sliced and slippery, made picking up the burger was like a bar of soap in prison. The biggest surprise was the chipotle slaw, WOW, these guys certaintly no what they are doing. Such a burst of fresh flavours but too much to overpower the rest of the burger, a fine balance. The chips with rosemary salt are seriously addictive aswell.
It's £9 for their honest burger with chips. Great value, although at great value comes great queues. I've turned up at 9.30 once on a Friday and told it would be a 2 hr wait! So plan an off peak hour before you venture here.

Jan 20, 2013

The EATalian

Second branch of Honest Burger after Brixton, the Soho outpost adds a central competitor for the title of 'best burger in London'. Burgers are no less tasty than in the original venue, and queues are unfortunately no shorter... We visited at 3.30 on a weekday and were lucky to wait only 15 mins, but mealtimes are to avoided unless you don't mind spending some time chatting with our friends and other fellow diners in the quiet Soho side street. Which is not too bad indeed.

When it comes to food, the choice is simple: burgers with triple fried chips. Add cheese, bacon and pickles to your liking, the star is the beef (although you can get chicken or a veggie fritter as well...). Gluten-free buns available upon request. To wash it down, go for either sodas, craft beers or their amazing homemade lemonade. Don't be fooled by the size of the burger, it looks much smaller than it actually feels in you stomach and it's so, so juicy! And messy indeed, as every great burger is supposed to be.

Jan 08, 2013

Skech

Fantastic and different flavours of what you are used to in burgers. Truly unique experience. The staff were also kind and fast. The atmosphere was cozy too and it is a must for winter. I highly recommend you should give it a go. (We went April 20 of 2023)

Raluca

My boyfriend said, it was one of the best burgers he ever had - the honest one. So 5 stars. I had the chicken one, which was a bit seasoned spicy for me (I am very vanilla 😅), but since it's personal preference still 5 stars.

mji haghi

My experience in Honest burger was a cozy and warm place in the middle of London. I visited this place after a long day for a proper food and that was what I got. A delicious burger freely sided with fries with a unique taste. The burger taste juicy and fresh and does not taste dry or old at all. The waitress kindly asks you how much cooked you want your burger. The place offers burgers with seasonal special recipes which we ordered one. As a tourist, it was a great choice of a place to have a dinner. Definitely recommend this place

Edward Solidon

Came around 2pm on a Thurs and it was not busy at all. Fries were perfectly seasoned and the fritter veggie burger was crispy. Good toppings and you don't need to ask for ketchup and mayo as they are on the tables already. Great food for an even better price.

Thierry Pem

Beautiful welcoming from Efthalia very smooth, communication and delivery of service was fantastic. They can easily read a customer and adapt. Lydia was outstanding and smooth. 10/10 feel very free and easy going.

Nikko

Not a fan of fast food but wow the new BBQ Sriracha burger was delicious! Perfect amount of spiciness amd sweetness. The only thing I did not enjoy in the meal were the drinks. All versions of G&T we tried were sickly sweet.

Ely Barrios

I ordered the classic Honest burger without pickles... it was delicious... I highly recommend this place... it is always full but it is worthy the wait... the people here are so kind and always paying attention to the customers... the price is between 10 and 20 pounds... depending on your order... and the mayonnaise very good. They have vegan dishes too!

Rajib Chakrabarty

I often eat at their various branches in London. Delicious food with very good service, staff behaviour is very good. But sitting place is too congested in this branch.

Jason Clarke

Fantastic little burger restaurant, Food was amazing, one of the best burgers I've had for a while. Everything tasted fresh and homemade as advertised. 10/10 Service was friendly and efficient. It's a small little restaurant so gets filled up easily but it's so worth the wait. Would certainly return in the future.

Minz K

I went on a Friday night, as they don’t take bookings it was a 15mins wait was well worth it. Pictures are of the teriyaki burger fantastic especially with the rosemary fries. Would always come back

Desmond Wong

Food: 5/5 There’s something crispy when I bite into the burger! Not sure if it’s the patty or something else, but I love it! Service: 5/5 Service crew was very patient and food came relatively fast despite restaurant being busy. Big shoutout to the menu design team, food menu design is very simple and helps a lot when choosing food! Location: 4/5 Love the subtle entrance design, you might miss it easily if you don’t pay attention to it while passing by at night. Restaurant vibe is great, just didn’t like the fact I have to leave the restaurant smelling like food. Seating stool was too high for the high table.

Diego Blázquez

Patatas fritas abundantes y riquísimas, con aliño de romero. Hamburguesas en su punto y sabrosas. Precios contenidos para la media de Londres. Personal amable y bilingüe (Inglés-Español). Todo genial. ¿Y entonces, por qué no le pongo 5 estrellas? Muy sencillo. Porque a mí nadie me puede obligar a pagar propina sin que me lo pregunten. Y aquí te meten un 10% porque sí. Por lo tanto… una estrella que pierden por eso. Edit answering to the owner: I’ve been travelling to London 3 times per year lately. Two days ago i had lunch in a British Pub (Anchors) with 3 friends. We did not have to pay any “Service charge”. Neither we had to do it the day before in Vappiano or Nando’s. And yes, I am usually informed about the things you have mentioned and the common practices in the different countries I visit, and I had read before that “some” restaurants in London are implementing a “forced” gratuitiy about 10 to 12.5 %. But no… it’s not something everybody does. So it’s simple, i’ll keep going to those restaurants that allow me to choose the gratuity I like to give. Because… i might want to leave more … or nothing. Everything depends on the service I receive, but the one, and only one who is going to “put that value in money”, is going to be me, not the restaurant.

C Jason

Spot on burgers, amazing fries, specially the rosemary fries. Friendly staff!

Rand Lee

Delectable burgers. By far one of the best burgers in the world. Juicy but not enough to get messy. Wish they had franchises like Shake Shack and it would be a sure global hit.

Gian Paolo Mazzola

Good burger from the Honest Burger chain. There with a friend, we got 2 burgers and 2 beers. The kitchen messed up with our order and it was delayed by quite some time. To apologise for the inconvenience we got a 50% discount. Nice :)

Samson Wan

Great burger. Juicy but not too juicy to get messy. I went for the beef with American cheese. The cheese didn’t come through much so I may try the blue cheese next time. The chips were chunky, crispy, dense yet still fluffy. They was the smell and taste of Rosemary and I’m very glad they didn’t over salt them. In the past, there’s always been too much salt. Very happy and I’d go again to try a different burger.

Joanna Louise

Love this honest burger chain, which has both indoor and outdoor seating. It doesn’t have the biggest space, but it set down a lovely quiet side street. As for the food, I just feel you can never go wrong. The menu has the right amount of choice and variety without being overwhelming, and the food is always top notch to me.

Reviews Honest Burgers Meard Street - Soho

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