We had a real struggle finding a good burger in England. Our burgers at Almost Famous were the best we had in a month of travel. They have an assortment of eclectic burgers on the menu. They will happily customize your burger for you. Our burgers were 5 stars and so were the fries. There's a great lunch special, a full bar, and super service. The decor at Almost Famous is as eclectic as the burgers. It was a great lunch. read more

Almost Famous - Cool feel. - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Had a wonderful experience here! Our server was delightful, bartender also awesome and vibe all around was just GREAT! Drinks were strong and cold and the burgers were next level amazing!! So good. Just happened to stroll into this place and we were so incredibly surprised and delighted. read more

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I was visiting Manchester and craved a good burger, and Almost Famous did not disappoint. Their Phoenix Burger is very flavorful (double cheeseburger, bacon, shoestring onions, red chilies, BBQ sauce, bacon mayo and ketchup). And their Winning Fries, offering a mix of both skin-on and sweet potato fries, was very good. I also appreciated the lively atmosphere and friendly staff. I paid £25.40 for one burger, fries, 3 sauces, and sparkling water (before tipping). read more

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I enjoyed lunch. Cool place, walk up stairs and easy to miss. Definitely a neat vibe. Interesting selection of burgers. I went with a traditional cheeseburger. It was good, no complaints, but it does not go down as one of the best burgers I have ever had. Nothing too special about it. What was great was the bacon bacon fries. Multiple very good sauces (bacon themed) with bits of bacon. I am not a huge potato person but this was a real signature dish and how I remember the restaurant. Would go again because of the experience and fries. read more

A group of friends and I went to Almost Famous on Saturday for an early dinner. The waiter was friendly and all food and drinks arrived quickly. The Burgers were great as always. The fries were nice too, but last time I went they were better. Almost Famous is always a safe choice for a Burger. read more

I can't but give this,the original Almost Famous anything less than 5 stars,it deserves them for opening back here alone,although it is very handy when handing out 5 stars that the food/booze and general vibe is as good as it was before the fire... We went at about 5ish on Saturday evening before a night of debauchery in The Star and Garter,and we were sat down at a table straight away,and whilst Mrs Z went to the bar to order (Getting my priorities in order there!) I gave the place the once over. I really missed this place!! Don't get me wrong,I love the new place too,but this one is in the NQ,and that means it just edges it,even if the menu is a little bit smaller (They have the Smokey and the Bandit burger,so it's all good!).. My word I've missed this place!!! read more

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Amazing place, great environment. Hipster. Cool, fab. I just love this place. I was introduced to almost famous not long after it opened and ever since ive been introducing it to many others. I usually order a river phenix burger with winning fried. Ive also tried all the other fries to. Depends who im with depends what type i order. The portions are big so to much for one person so better to share. There cocktail are tasty to. read more

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After a month of traveling and eating solely eastern cuisine, it was time to re-westernize myself. I went straight to Northern Quarter, up the covert staircase of Almost Famous, and boy am I glad I did. Holy. crap. These burgers are pretty spectacular in their own right. Even if you go for the most simple option (as I did - The Famous burger), I was still greeted by a heaping double portion of meat, a monstrosity of cheese (happy days) and some crack-like "famous" sauce all tucked in a delicious brioche bun with tomato, lettuce, onion and pickles. Bravo, Almost Famous, bravo. As I treaded the waters carefully, you can get quite an insane concoction here. The list of ingredients for other burgers go on and on. They've changed their menu recently though, so beware that old favourites may no longer be available. I brought my vegetarian friend here (hehe) and she actually got a delicious veggie burger as well! Both veggie burgers named after late American icons (the Brittany Murphy and the Anna Nicole), my friend got the Brittany Murphy expecting a sort of bean burger. However, she was served two fried patties of potato, cheese, and spices. Even as a full-on carnivore, I have to say it was extremely tasty! It's a bumpin little spot, with some great jams playing and a fairly proportioned set-up of tables between two rooms. Servers were friendly and prompt! Definitely a great spot to grub out with friends. I will absolutely be back. read more

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Still the big daddy when it comes to Manchester burger, a revisit to Almost Famous NQ has been on the cards for a while. Fully aware that we'd be putting our names on a list, we headed upstairs earlier than we wanted to eat and agreed to a two hour wait time. The perfect amount to head to The Smithfield for a few drinks. An hour later, we got that all important text and headed back - and it wasn't that busy. The two hour wait time was potentially just a sensible guess to manage our expectations, but the pessimist voice inside asks whether they only hand out these waiting times as force of habit; if there are tables available (at least 3 were empty throughout our meal), why can't we book in? A re-branded menu means new options and more variety in their non-burgers, including pretzel buns and on menu vegetarian meals. Although I like this more grown up, less 'hush hush', style Almost Famous, it seems to have resulted in no specials unless there's an occasion or event taking place; a bit of a shame. Having planned this visit, we'd each already had a look at the menu so we were quick off the bat to order. Overall we had - I'm Crack-ed Baby, Johnny Mac, Buffalo Beach Club, suicide wings, redneck wings, pig & waffle fries, and phoenix fries. Phew. The Jonny Mac was excellent, with plenty of cheese, and I'm a massive fan of adding crisps into basically any form of sandwich. The mac & cheese ball was simply the 'icing on the cake', so to speak. The pig & waffle fries were the right balance of meat and sauce for me (previous experiences have been far too heavy on the blue cheese) and we were pleased to see these transferred from the Great Northern menu. The only disappointment were the suicide wings. They were much smaller than memory serves and, although hot, had more of a buffalo heat than the overpowering spice I've had in the past. For £5 it's not a bit hit on the final receipt but elsewhere in Manchester would easily win the battle of the wings for me. It was a fun Saturday night experience and I always feel childlike excitement at the different potential combinations of meals here. The brand is sure to keep changing and, really, we can't hold on to those early days of secret suppers and unique special combinations; they're growing up and so is the brand. I'm looking forward to seeing where this takes them. read more

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Last minute plans on a Friday night led us to wandering around the NQ looking for somewhere good for eats. Luckily, Almost Famous managed to squeeze us in..! Hurrah. This was my first visit back to the NQ site since the fire and they have done a great job with the refurbishment. The restaurant is small, cosy but still has that 'cool' element to it just like their GN Warehouse place. Our food took a while to arrive, which led to 2 rounds of drinks and a few shots on an empty stomach - but I'm not complaining, it was Friday. I went for the cherry bomb (pictured, with a sparkler! Oooh) one of my favourite drinks in here. Almost opted for a boozy milkshake but next time! I ordered the Smoky & The Bandit burger - with cheese, JD candied bacon, bbq fried onions, chillies, chipotle and baconnaise. It was amazing as always. I washed it down with a portion of bacon bacon fries too - although I will admit I had to give up on these towards the end, eyes bigger than belly it seems. I'm a fan of AF and always will be. read more

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Wednesday evening, wet windy and cold, cant be bothered to cook so ended up in AF norther quarter. I've been here a couple of times now since the reopening and although it has lost some of its original charm, it's still one of my favourite places to eat in Manchester. Hands down this place makes the best burgers in town ! Didn't have to queue to get in this eve which was a bonus, the one at great Northern just seems to be CRAZY busy all the time ! Opted for a Hong Kong Philly this eve whilst my friend had a California screaming. Both burgers were perfect as ever. Gorgeous chuck patty and a fair Amount of thought must have gone into the perfect taste combinations. I really enjoyed the HKP as it had a really spicy kick to it Which always wins points with me. Unfortunately the river Phoenix wasn't on the menu which meant AF only gets 4 stars this time .. read more

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They're back! They closed after a fire nearly a year later. They re-opened recently. Great burgers again, they've now got beers on draft. Great art work, friendly staff, good buzz. Only flaws, music too loud for a sit down eating place, acoustics hard for a conversation, table/chair layout quite cluttered, cos we were five people, we are on a table to seat ten (four person table wouldn't accommodate/adapt) and couldn't converse. Way too much mustard on the chips, they were swimming. read more

Almost Famous - Good fun art in the newly re-opened Almost Famous - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Great burger place, no burger after will seem the same. Caters for fussy eaters who dont like all the addons so naked burger for them. Funky interior but since the fire some of the decor is not as good. Do prefer the 'pop up' look and thought the post-its were a great idea. read more

Never in my life, have I experience a more delightful mouth experience in my life. The food in this place is 100000 out of 10. I always get a river Phoenix burger, with bacon bacon fries. My life goal is to try all burgers in this place, and I recommend it to everyone. The place does play loud music but I like that it's a cool vibe. Great prices and service is always amazing. Made myself hungry now thinking of the food read more

Does Almost famous really need a review ? In the spirit of how this brand grew ... Ask around, ask your mates, ask people in pubs n bars .... But you can see some piccies :-) read more

Almost Famous - Morning after fries - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I somehow never got round to going to Almost famous during the period of hype. I think the 'no photos' and queuing to get in for the sake of it put me off. But a good couple of years later when i fancied a burger and one of my favourite joints was full we nipped round the corner to give it a try. My first impression wasn't great, as the atmosphere was dead and although the waiting staff are friendly enough on the surface you cant help but feel like you're being judged....too old, or not hipster enough for them to bother with. I tried to have a chat with the girl behind the bar whilst ordering to just receive flat, one word responses and a look of horror that i might want to order cider. The burger itself was ok. Really quite nice in fact, but i wont be going back in a hurry read more

Almost Famous - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Reviewing Almost Famous seems almost too trite for a Mancunian. You've been there, right? You must've been. Come on now. There's absolutely no excuse for not going. (Unless you're a vegetarian. But then you've other questions to answer.)* The Northern Quarter outlet is up a couple of steep flights of stairs off the High Street, opposite the old Fish Market. While the menu has subtle differences (the only subtle thing about the place) with the newer Great Northern restaurant, the two are much of a muchness. While carefully disheveled, the place is looking rather smart and clean since its recent renovation. But what you really want to read about are the burgers. They're the bee's knees. They're towering behemoths of beef, each with two meaty patties and a pile of other delicious nonsense squished into a brioche bun. The menu rotates, but the gluttonous adornments are strongly flavoured, and frequently surprising. Contrasting textures add to the fun: my most recent burger included garlicky shoestring fries, jalapeño mustard and salt and vinegar crisps; others include fried chicken and 'suicide sauce'; even Cheerios, a poached egg and a Pop Tart (yes, in one burger). Alright, it's all a little bit silly. It's very messy, too. Don't try to avoid that: just make ample use of the kitchen roll on each table. It's great, though. Fun, big flavours, without being stodgy or homogeneous. The various combinations of fries on the side are worth your attention. I've yet to find any loaded fries in the city that beat the Pig & Waffle fries, which combine waffle fries, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, blue cheese and jalapeño relish. I've not delved deeply into the drinks menu, though the selection seems decent. The shots, such as the Eagles Beak (Jack Daniels, maraschino, mint, plum bitters) are fun, zingy, and usefully small. I've never got as far as the desserts, which look as ambitious as the burgers. It's deliberately crude and over-the-top, but sometimes that's just what you're after. Judged for what it wants to be, Almost Famous is a near-compulsory stop on the Mancunian culinary circuit. * Vegetarian options are available. But you know as well as I do that's not what it's all about. read more

Almost Famous - The "I'm Crack-ed, Baby": chorizo, garlic salt shoestring fries, jalapeño mustard, salt and vinegar crisps, etc. - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I loved this place before the fire and I'm so happy about it reopening. There is something naughty about this place. I love it. It takes eating burgers and make it in experience, its proper misbehaving. The burgers are very good and drinks are great to. The staff are friendly and smiling, I guess it must be a fun place to work. I like to get on the cocktails and go to this burger den for a late night burger fix. read more

Almost Famous - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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So what is the best burger place in Manchester? Well that really is a matter of opinion because in Manchester we are a little spoilt for choice but I have made it a bit of a personal quest of mine to seek out my favourite. Almost Famous has quite a reputation so it is fair to say that I came here with very high expectations and I really wasn't disappointed. The burgers here are great and there are some really interesting ones on the menu, but surprisingly for me it was the fries that stole the show. To be precise it was the Bacon Bacon Fries, if these were not as unhealthy as a suspect they are... then I think I could eat them every day. The restaurant itself is colourful, brightly decorated, with cartoons on the wall and has a lively atmosphere. At the moment they do not take bookings (although this may not be the case for large groups) and due to the popularity here you should expect to wait a little while for your table. The service was good, friendly staff and reasonably quick considering that it was quite busy. So is it my favourite burger place in Manchester? Not quite...not yet, but it certainly isn't far off. My favourite at the moment is So Lita but competition is a very good thing and I will return to Almost Famous in the near future. read more

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I love this place!! Sometimes (Mainly because of the hangover all you want is a burger! ) I went this weekend for the first time in ages and wasn't disappointed, I got the Jonny Drama burger (Mainly due to my obsession with entourage) but it was magnificent. The sides of bacon bacon fries were the icing on the cake! You'll never leave almost famous hungry but will always leave it feeling overwhelmed with joy and will most likely need to be wheelbarrowed home! Cannot rate any Higher read more

Almost Famous - Jonny Drama Burger w/Bacon Bacon Fries - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Do you like burgers? If you answered yes to that question and you ever find yourself in Manchester, visit Almost Famous. A great selection of inquisitive yet mouth-watering Burger choices and some taste-tantalising sides are on offer here. Personally, I can't look past the Crack Baby with it's amazing Bacon-aise accompanied by the Bacon Bacon Fries (yes, I like Bacon). Now for the bad part... the secret is out, as sometimes it can seem that every man (or women) and their dog are waiting for the same exotic beef experience that you are. Queues can mean up to an hour wait, however in my opinion, WELL worth it - plus it gives you an hour to check out one of NQ's amazing bars! read more

Stumbled on this place by accident. We were going to T&Q, as recommended by the Crowne Plaza folks. However, British upscale dining is not something our two boys (ages 5 and 3) do well. We were looking for another place when one of the security folks pointed us in the direction of Almost Famous. I immediately enjoyed the funky...hipster if you will...atmosphere. The staff as friendly and the place was loud, a perfect stop for a family of four looking to drown out the whining of two hungry boys. I tend to judge a place by the quality of the kid's menu. Clearly anyone can throw together a burger and fries or chicken strips and fries for kids, however, when they boys' food came out, it looked exactly like ours, just smaller. Same juicy burger, same puffy fresh bun. The decor, food, and atmosphere was great. Looking forward to coming back to Manchester to visit Almost Famous. read more

Unfortunately I have to admit I was part of the crowd that admits I found AF before it was big and trendy. From what I was told at the time , "this uber cool new gaff has opened up that's only here for three months" so I went to try it nearly 3 years ago and so much has changed since that! Now with over 5 restaurants to there brand name in Manchester alone you can see why it's so popular ! My standard order which I could order blindfold and be sat by the window! Triple Nom Burger with trailer trash fries with a B#tch juice . Heaven in a plastic basket and a jam jar ! The vibe inside is a cool nice vibe nobody I have every taken here pre or post the fire has ever felt uncomfortable and that include my family members! After the fire and I suppose rightly so lots of the quirky little bits of art were removed and it has now become more youth friendly . From memory there is now no swearing on the menu ! Prices range from Around 7 to 11 for a burger and fries about 3 quid so not too bad for one of the dirtiest burger in Manchester Seriously Enjoy! read more

So I'm a little late getting back to this place since it reopened, but good things come to those who wait... that just sounds like slightly big headed in gracing them with my presence, I meant good things come to me... though I am pretty awesome, and sexy... this is escalating anyways. Food was true to AF form so great, place was quiet for a Friday night (got in about 10.40pm so I suppose it was late) The place looks a lot like it used to, such a shame so much awesome artwork was lost :( obviously lots of new stuff up, but I 'think' I preferred the original stuff, times change though and we move on! They've rejigged the bar area, seems to make sense, though I'd have to see it when it's busy to know for sure. It's brilliant to know regardless of what side of town I'm on I've got an AF within easy distance :) read more

As soon as we had booked our flights for a weekend in Manchester, I started looking forward to one of the Almost Famous burgers. Vienna has very good food, and there are restaurants that try to do American style burgers, but they all have a long way to go get anywhere near the Almost Famous burgers in my opinion. We went there on Saturday afternoon, and as usual the place was packed...even at that time of the day. I had the "Hello, is it brie you're looking for?", my boyfriend had the "Smoky & the bandit", and our friends had the "Shut up America" and the Special "Triple ho ho ho". Of course we had to have the bacon bacon fries as well. I just LOVE the Almost Famous burgers, juicy meat, super tasty, lots of sauce, great brioche bun, and the bacon bacon fries are to die for. Nothing for the health conscious, or people counting calories ;) read more

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Coming from the land of burgers aka the US, I was expecting Almost Famous burgers to have the wow factor. I must say, I was a bit disappointed, given that I have eaten better burgers for a cheaper price. The only thing that made my burger good was the sauce (it was a good attempt for the chipotle). Nonetheless, Almost Famous is the best option if you are craving for a good quality burger in Manchester. read more

Almost Famous - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

So good you inhale the burger so quick you need another. Some of the tastiest food I've eaten in a long long time. Only beaten burger wise by trips to America. Even then they rank high. Pink melt in the mouth beef patties. And a poached egg too just to make it even juicer. Not the cheapest but oh so worth it. I need to go again soon now this has got my mouth watering. Little on the noisy side but the vibe is good. read more

This was literally burger heaven! The service was second to none, and was well worth the wait. The burgers were cooked so bloody well and the chips were great; we loved having a mix of fries and sweet potato. Can't wait to go back! read more

If you like burgers look no further. An excellent, imaginative menu with specials that are always changing, they are just the best burgers in Manchester! Cocktails are fab too - keep an eye out for the cherry bomb with its added sparkle :) read more

Almost Famous - You'll need two hands! - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

My breakfast burger has Cheerios in it and Pop Tart on it. And our Waffle Fries come with maple syrup, Bacon rain and Popping Candy. I don't need to say any more. read more

Almost Famous - Good morning America burger - Burgers Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Such good burgers, really high quality and packed with flavour. We almost missed the entrance but so glad we found it.

After visiting Almost Famous in the Great Northern Building i wanted to give the original Almost Famous a try and i loved it! Its based in the Northern Quarter on High Street opposite the Bluu Bar, there isn't any signage so just go straight up the staircase! Me and my friends visited on NYE at Midday and we was the first people there so we could have sat anywhere, the place was a bit chilly but it warmed up after a bit. I loved the decor and the intimate feel to the place, i loved the posters and wall art alot. the staff were all young and friendly. Its one of the those cool places whats hidden way from everything else though its a very popular place now due to its amazing twist to burgers and fries. I had the very tasty triple nom with trash fries simply amazing and almost famous wins again for the best burger in town! I do love this location alot more than the bigger one across town which does seems a bit pretentious at times. This place dosnt take reservations guys so prepare to queue at busy times but its well worth the wait! read more

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A very cool little burger place. Only problem is the milkshake size... TOO SMALL.

I love Almost Famous! My boyfriend and I were having a walk through NQ and after 1.5h we were pretty hungry. We walked past the Almost Famous building (it is quite hidden) and I remembered having one of the best burgers in my life at Almost Famous (Deansgate). After walking up the stairs one of the staff approached to us and said there is a 30 minute waiting list. Sigh. However, she would call us back if we were still interested eating in. YES OF COURSE! :) I will wait. So we decided to go out and walk around NQ again. After 30 minutes they texted us - walking up the stairs again and finally we sat down near the window. Ordered the Triple Nom, £8.50 (BBQ rib meat, cheese, red coleslaw, redneck and some famous BBQ sauce :). O M G - the burger was amazing, mouthwatering and out of this world! I loved it. I am not a big fan of their toilets though. Unisex... so girls- if you have a problem with a bit dirty toilets..then good luck! read more

I loved this place. Very busy but for great reason. Food was really tasty and yummy. Service great too. It has a small menu but what is offer is interesting and varied - essentially it a burger and beer place, but it does it in a very current way, I feel. read more

Of all the places to get a burger from (and milkshake) this is fast becoming my favourite place to acquire them. The city has become quite flooded with burger places but Almost Famous seems to have the edge with the price, variety, atmosphere and almost hidden venue. Been a few times recently and have been impressed. Plus, the bacon bacon fries are worth going for alone. read more

This place was really cool, I had chicken blaster starter with BBQ sauce and the triple threat burger. The chicken was crispy and draped in lovely spicy BBQ sauce, it also came with a lovely cool dip. The burger was smoky and juicy, the beef wasn't over cooked and the bacon was lovely and crisp. This place had tasty food however it was a bit pricy, fries are extra and drinks are a bit pricy too. If you want free water make sure you mention tap water. Other than that it was really good. I mean it is the northern quarter after all, you should expect to be paying a tad more. read more

After the fire and the opening of great northern I gave up on Almost Famous. I felt it lost its edge. Obviously not the case, it was delicious, meaty, juicy and full of flavour. Their baconnaise is supreme and I adore it. Winning fries that are on their soon to come... well keep an eye out because DAMN... they are nice!! Thr NQ version is more intriguing, I wouldn't fully dismiss the great northern these days! read more

I went here the other day and I was pleasantly surprised! As a vegetarian I thought I wouldn't enjoy my food as veggie burgers can often be boring but oh how I was wrong!! The vegetarian burger was two mac & cheese patties (I love mac n cheese) and it was so tasty. It was definitely one of the best veggie burgers I have ever had the pleasure of eating. The chips are really good value for my money and you only need to order one portion for two people. My friends all enjoyed the burgers they ordered. The only thing they found sickly were the bacon fries. The only thing I didn't like about the place was the use of dead celebrities names on the menu. It seemed a little sad and insensitive. The restaurant had a nice atmosphere and was decorated brightly and slightly quirky. The staff were friendly and served us promptly. read more

I liked this place - a very fun atmosphere, very good service and the food was really tasty. The kind of places that makes you smile while you're waiting for your food, and then smile more once it comes. A good place for a fairly quick lunch or an eventful feeling group dinner. read more