the food was burnt, expensive, disgusting! the service was long, staff were quite nice so that's a star i guess, overall 3 stars just because the staff were nice read more

I considered giving this 3 stars, but decided that I won't let the actions of one employee to cloud my judgement. The menu had plenty of options and also had a vegan burger (which is great because my girlfriend is vegetarian while I'm not). I had the bacon burger and the meat was delicious, cooked just right. My girlfriend had the vegan cheese burger and had no complaints. The problems I had with this place is the overpriced burgers that are not even a whole meal, you literally have to order chips and drinks as "sides". By some lucky miracle, we happened to go on a day where it was 50% off so I saved myself from a $40 burger meal for 2. I also wasn't a big fan on ordering through the app. It was truly a hassle that just added on to the wait time for our food. We had one employee who sat us down outside and tossed our menus on the table and mumbled directions on how to order on the app, without paying any mind to us as if he was staring at something in the opposite direction. Luckily, another dude attended us and he was way politer than the previous one, so that was the upside to it. read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Bacon cheeseburger, onion rings, chips, vegan cheeseburger - American Near Me - Brighton, BNH

One of two Gourmet Burger Kitchen branches in Brighton, and the most central on Gardner Street, I decided to call here to grab some lunch on my final day in Brighton before heading back home to Manchester. This place hasn't been reviewed for a long time, so long that GBK has almost doubled their prices from the £6-£8 they originally sold for, now £8-£11+ being common, then requiring the purchase of sides such as chips and a milkshake, alone the latter is £4.90 and it is a real shame that unlike most burger joints, they don't offer a meal deal. I mean, who wants a burger without sides? They do offer it for special limited edition burgers and the smaller lunch menu but for me, this isn't good enough! I decided to opt for one of the few reasonably priced items on the menu, the £6.95 lunch menu's grilled chicken option which was a basic chicken burger with grilled chicken, lettuce, red onion and relish with a small chunky skin-on fries. The staff were friendly, they explained the situation regarding the chips not containing gluten but they fully understood cross-contamination and why they wouldn't be considered gluten-free due to frying them with the onion rings. I had them, have not been sick from them before and for me, good chips make the burger, and they are pretty decent with the hei hei salt, which is similar to Nando's peri salt as it has a slight kick to it. The manager did, however, seem to be a little confused, with the ordering process via the app, I love the idea of ordering and paying from one's table but I don't like how it doesn't include the option to modify the type of cheese or add the lunch menu for gluten-free diners. My burger was overall decent quality, it did a lot in restoring my faith after a previous experience with GBK in Sheffield which was dreadful, I did, however, find the end parts of the chicken to taste a little hard and boney, I would have preferred a fully succulent, tasty chicken breast fillet, They're trying to include everything and it doesn't work. The burger also felt a little plain, perhaps it also could have been needed of a little more sauces or perhaps an American cheese slice. The burger is the typical GBK bun, which I think could be better as it is far too small for the meat usually and just tastes soggy. The food was decent, quick making it all in all a good lunch at a good price between 12 and 5 weekdays, this is, however, the only time I'd say GBK is worth visiting anymore, however. Although not overly impressive, they did a good job on a number of accounts to warrant a solid three-star rating. read more

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In the States, you could probably expect to find a handful of great burger joints in every city. Unfortunately, Brighton only has a few with one of the most consistent being Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Situated smack in the middle of the North Laines, GBK is a lively place that's quite busy in the week and rammed at weekends. They have seating indoors and out and the large dining area makes it perfect for big groups and kids birthday parties. The steep prices mean parents that decide to treat their kid had better check their wallets before inviting along the rest of the class! There's 28 different burgers on the menu, all made from tasty Aberdeen-Angus steak apart from the organic Laverstoke Park Farm range (which includes buffalo and wild boar). Seasoning wise, you can choose from cajun, chilli, BBQ, mexican and satay to more yuppy varieties like avacado and bacon. Vegetarians have a choice of falafel, puy lentil, mushroom or aubergine burgers but having sampled these, I'd recommend sticking to fries and milkshake. Really. The price of burgers range from £6-£8 but they charge an extra £2.75 for fries and an extra £1.55 for dipping sauces. The sauces are hand-made allegedly but I still think it's a little mean to charge for such small quantities. They also sell a small range of beers, wines, sodas and milkshakes. Don't go expecting a diner milkshake made from ice-cream, milk and valhrona though - these are much thinner and flavourless, hence 4 stars instead of 5! read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - American Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Does what it says on the tin - great burgers in a nice atmosphere. We had to wait 20 minutes for our burgers, which we were told when we ordered because it was busy, but it took almost as long to get our drinks which was a bit annoying. The camemburger was tasty & the sweet potato fries were delicious - for £12 including a drink it was good value. As I said it was busy and as a result my friends chair kept getting hit as people squeezed past him which got irritating quite quickly do we didn't hang around. read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Camemburger! - American Near Me - Brighton, BNH

If this is gourmet cooking, Raymond Blanc has a lot to answer for, and I have clearly misunderstood the definition of the word 'gourmet' my entire adult life. Do other gourmet have a bar where you order? And an aquarium with no fish in? And a wall that changes colour for no adequately explored reason? I'm nitpicking here: it is actually very good, just not what it purports to be. It's a burger bar: a big, outlandish decorated burger bar that quite literally spoils you for choice. Some of the combinations are unusual, as are some of the meats: you can keep you bison burger GBK, thank you very much. If you look past all that, the finished product is very good indeed: I've had some very tasty burgers here. They don't seem to be made to be eaten by hand, as they are quite simply too large to be held by normal humans, which is a bit strange, but foregiveable. Again, it's all too expensive, but I may as well tack that onto the end of most of my reviews of Brighton businesses: it's an expensive part of the country, folks! Still, if I want a burger that can be classed as evening meal in its own right, I'm liable to end up here. read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - American Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Went for lunch with a friend first time ever been to the brand. Was pleasantly surprised. Really good burger and lush sweet potato fries. The only criticism I would give is we waited along time for our drinks but really loved the venue worth a visit read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - American Near Me - Brighton, BNH

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Nice place to visit in brighton not the usual place as burger place. Nice drafts on tab. Also friendly atmosophere. Went in for a small bite and the way the serve it is a great way. Fries in a little bucket and the burger just not too big to bite. It pisses me off when you can't finf a way to have a good bite from bun with burger. Next year hopefully around during the Pride week and go for another try down there read more

OHH my gosh. Coming from greasy and oily burgers in America, this was a good first burger in the UK. A couple of friends and I came here because we had a coupon and I am pretty glad that I decided to join them that night. I was really debating if I should go or not because I didn't really think of coming to the UK for "American food". I got the BBQ burger and the patty was PERFECTLY cooked. No burnt areas at all and it wasn't undercooked at all. Also a side of large fries, not too greasy and not too thin. Although we were extremely hesitant about how to eat the burger because it was stacked so high that it was probably impossible to fit into our mouth and eat with our hands. Looking around we saw that almost everyone was using their utensils to cut and eat so we decided to eat the proper way. This resulted in burgers falling apart and a night full of laughs. I totally want to go back and try another burger but don't know if that's possible with the time I left here in the UK. Not sure if it's worth the price in becoming a regular because we had a buy 1 burger get the second for one pound. But it is definitely a place to try at least once. read more

You can't really go wrong with a GBK - its exactly what it says on the tin - hearty, really tasty burgers and chips. There are some quite creative burgers here (confit of duck burger??) which really isn't my cup of tea and without trying it, I'd say stick to the great basics! Cheese and bacon, blue cheese with mushroom, the breaded or pan fried chicken burgers are excellent (although for me the beef burgers are a must). Not all would agree with me but the skinny fries are my favourite over the chunky ones (not because they're healthier - there's no avoiding fat in this place!) but because I'm a girl who likes to finish her meal and the big chunky chips alone could finish me off without even touching the burger! The Oreo cocktails are massive, indulgent and moreish - YUM (make sure you save place for this or get one to take away!). Its fairly inexpensive and pretty consistent - lots of food and you know exactly what you're going to get. Feeling a bit peckish just writing this....GBK for dinner perhaps?! read more

My husband and I gave GBK a go as we had a 2 for 1 voucher. Thankfully we had this as I don't think we'll ever come back to pay full price for the food. I had the 'The Don' burger which was salty and lacked flavour. Service was okay but was at least thankful that they served our food in 15 minutes. Unfortunately due to the standard food quality and its prices, I don't think I'll come back. read more

This is a great place to sit and enjoy some lunch in the summer as they have some great seating set out in the front which is great for some people watching too. As you might guess, they specialise in all things burger. They have a huge range of the things and they are really good. I myself opted for the plain old cheese burger and it was excellent as are the chips. My big gripe is just the price. They really do kick you up the bottom when they charge £8 for what is essentially a big sandwich but it beats the greasy golden arches by a long way. read more

Part of a growing national chain, the Gourmet Burger Kitchen is a guaranteed good meal for any burger fan. As you might expect from the name, the menu is entirely comprised of burgers and the expect accompaniments. On offer are about 20 different takes on the classic burger; ranging from the traditional hamburger, going all the way down to the Kiwi Burger (pineapple?!!?). I'm personally a fan of the Mexican burger, or if i'm feeling adventurous; the Chicken satay. The burgers are all cooked to order, and while a little pricey (between £6-8), they really are fantastic. They offer quite a few good incentives like discount cards and vouchers as well, a perfect excuse to return here time and time again. read more

You have to give it to a company that can take the humble beef burger and turn it into a restaurant style dining experience. Located beneath the Komedia comedy club in the North Laine, this place certainly looks the part. With a modern decor utilising a lot of wood and shuttered doors to take advantage of the pedestrianised road during summer weekends, you would imagine a eatery with an expansive menu. What you get is burgers.....a lot of burgers. They do certainly have an impressive range and they follow more of an American BIG burger ethos than McDonald's. I must admit they certainly fill you up and taste pretty good. The only down side is that you will be paying about £8 for a burger. If you want any extras you have to pay on top of that. I guess if you are areal Elvis Presley style burger fan, this won't be a problem, but I was a bit reluctant to pay so much for something I could make for about £2 at home. They do sell smaller burgers and the food is certainly leaps and bounds above your usual burger bar. The staff were okay, but probably not quite up to the standard they try and maintain with the food. It's worth the odd trip here if you want to experience a burger as it should be made, but then again £8 can buy a lot in this city other than a meat patty in a bap. read more

We came here Sunday evening as we had been to the GBK at Milton keynes and thought it would be a nice treat. But we were wrong, we went in and we were left waiting for 5 minutes for a table, even though three quarters of the tables were empty and staff kept walking past us. Finally we got seated and placed our order. I had the GBK burger and my wife had a salad. After about a 15 minute wait, the waitress came over and told my wife they didn't have the vegetable crisps to go with her salad. I don't understand why not, they are not a fresh food that goes off quick, so they should have had stock and there was no excuse. They offered advocado with the salad instead of the crisps, which my wife accepted, but when the salad came out the advocado was rock hard and not even edible. Next thing to go wrong was my GBK burger, it came out very greasy and luke warm, again i wasnt happy, but by this stage was too hungry to complain. When the waitress came over at the end with the bill she asked why my wife didnt eat the advocado, my wife explained that it was rock hard and unedible, the waitress just shrugged and said it was the ripest one they had. But no offer of a discount or an apology. The venue itself wasnt like the one in Milton Keynes, and this one felt grubby and tired and is in major need of a make over. read more

Having been here on a number of occasions. The Burgers are usually to die for, we went again with the kids for a special treat as its usually so good. The service of the drinks was very slow and when the food arrived it was luke warm, including the chips, it was especially noisy and you could hardly hear the music. They also seem to have changed the quality of the meat, credit crunch must be biting, which was not up to the usual standard. The place might be clean, (Its New) but staff were cold and indifferent to the children. The Oreo Milkshakes were good, as was the homemade coleslaw, overall we left feeling dissappointed with the experience, don;t think we'll be going back. read more

This place is very good if your looking to have an 'up class' burger, rather than from the McDonalds pound menu. The burger are all made with angus steak with a wide range of ingredients, which makes the burgers extra special. Highly recommended aswell as the friendly staff read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - American Near Me - Brighton, BNH

I decided to change my review because after visiting other places I realized this place is really great! I am the fan! read more

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Hit and Miss. The first couple of times i thought the food was great but overpriced. The quality of the burgers was i felt worth the price, but should have included the chips, and a couple of the dips. More recently however they seem to have dropped the prices of their burgers, although they still sting you if you want any extras, (like chips, or dip). but with the prices the quality seems to have dropped too. we went twice this year and both times the chips were cold and soggy, and the burgers seemed to have had their flavours removed. read more

As a GBK fan, myself and my boyfriend walked for ages in search of this restaurant. I had my usual Cheese and Bacon burger with just mayo and a side of chunky chips, with an Oreo Milkshake. The burger was bland and greaser than usual. The chips were definitely double, if not triple dipped. The milkshake was lovely as usual. The cost for the two of us was around £40.00 and whilst I would normally say it was definitely worth it, on this occasion I was disappointed. Based on this experience alone, I would be hard pushed to return. read more

Whilst my 2 star review may seem harsh it is for the fact that I feel the chain should be doing so much more. Burgers seem to be the "in" thing at the moment with so many pubs offering "gourmet" burgers for half the price. I found the menu to be on the small side and was disappointed to see that after spending nearly £10 on a burger you have to then spend extra to get some chips, add the price of a drink and you are looking at £15+ for a slightly better than average meal. I just dont feel the cost matches the quality and for this I feel my 2* evaluation is justified read more

I know there are big fans of Gourmet Burger Kitchen out there, but I was sadly underwhlemed on my visit. I think the food is pretty tasty, but I have a BIG appetite and although the burgers are a decent size, I think the portion of chips is frankly insulting and the price is pretty ridiculous. I am, by no means, a cheapskate, but for me, paying over £10 for a burger and chips (which is easily the cost when you add up all the extras) is just a little silly. Burgers are not haute cuisine, they are cheap and quick. If I were interested in the quality of meat, I'd be eating a prime steak. I will give GBK three stars because the burgers are fairly tasty, but I have taken away two stars because this place is 1) too expensive, and 2) the service is persistently slow. read more

How many places offer a burger w/ beetroot, egg, pineapple, cheese, salad, mayo and relish as part of their standard menu? I certainly didn't order it, but you have to appreciate the options. You can get a burger w/ anything here and it's all quite good. There's angus, chicken, lamb, boar and a bunch of veggie options plus all the crazy toppings. It's a big place right in the thick of things w/ lots of seating both inside and out. Worth the price when you're craving a burger, or a mint lamb burger or an aubergine and goat cheese burger... read more

I can't really give a good review, as I never actually ate here. We tried to, but although they do veggie options all their buns contain milk, so I was unable to eat there. It's pretty pricey, and that doesn't even include the chips to go with it. read more

Eaten here a few times and it serves a purpose. That purpose is eating a massive burger washed down with a few beers. My bill always seems to be higher when I come here than I like it to be, but I certainly don't leave hungry. Very tasty burgers, but not the best to be had in town. Home made burgers in places such as Pub With No Name and e Jolly Butchers have the edge, but if you're walking past this place, then it's certainly worth popping in. read more

As a first time customer using your bathroom I felt so safe and at peace to facilitates, the warmth and comfort I felt put me at ease I felt very relaxed by the time my burger came. Thank you. read more

If you're after a really good quality burger this is the place to go. This small chain is gradually expanding and is great. It's all burgers, there's beef, chicken, lamb and various vegetarian options. They do chips and a few salads but thats it and you'll be dissappointed if you want pudding, but trust me you won't be able to fit it in. The burgers start at about £6 and thats not including chips but it is worth it. The place is clean and the staff are friendly. They are also very child friendly. read more

Half the charm of this venue comes from the GBK brand. The other half comes from its location. Located right in the heart of the lanes, inside the famous Komedia Theatre, its at the centre of all things interesting in Brighton and you'll find yourself drawn here simply because of how interesting it is to be here on a busy weekend afternoon or evening. A great way to kick off an evening before an event at Komedia. And the food is as always, amazing. Just don't sit near the massive color changing light display in the back or all your friends and food will look like they're inside a really slow paced disco. Very offputting. read more

GBK is like Nando's. I went there thinking it was going to be amazing because everyone raves on about it, and then I tried it and it was really underwhelming because everyone had hyped it up too much. All the options were stuff I've seen before. It was really safe. Even the interior of the place was something you see everywhere else. read more

The burger was good quality and there is lots of choice of which burger to have, We went here on their current 241 deal and it makes the normally oveerpriced (£7-£8 for the burger alone) a good deal. Chips are an added extra. There are no starters or desserts so dont go here expecting a three course banquet! Service was ok but mostly done yourself - you order at the counter. read more

Great burger - useless service, I think they were all on drugs or strike too slow man

Delicious Burgers and chips! Way too expensive but if you have it and feel like a proper burger and chips this is a good place to get it

Those who frequent Brighton's north laines will be familiar with Gourmet Burger Kitchen's exterior at least. From the outside it looks like a stylish burger joint with an eye for quality. Inside it's exactly the same. The interior is cleverly decorated, as it seems spacious and modern yet maintains its grip on tradition by featuring various black and white prints of Brighton in the 30s and earlier. Serving a range of well-cooked, well-presented burgers it deserves its reputation as Brighton's No. 1 burger place. Prices are more than acceptable given the overall quality of what you get. Although ketchup is free you must pay for extra condiments, which might leave some people feeling a little ripped-off. However, that feeling will quickly subside once you've taken a few bites of your succulent burger. Also, the milkshakes are something special. I've been numerous times and don't plan on stopping. Well recommended. read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) is a fantastic restaruant if you want a burger that is cooked how you want it and when you order it, not one that has been lying around for hours! Its a chain restaurant but I've never been disappointed whenever I have to one. The menu is quite varied and if you are a vegetarian, it caters for you too! You can choose from a chicken satay burger to just a plain cheeseburger. The prices do not include fries though I've often shared a portion of fries with my partner. It also does milkshakes. The price is ok but some may find is quite pricey for a burger but its the quality of the burger that matters to me the most. This chain is by the lanes. You go up to the counter to order which is a plus as you can then leave when you've finished rather than waiting for someone to give you the bill. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Worth a visit if you fancy just something a bit different. Look out for the 2 for 1 vouchers that are currently circulating. read more

Ok so the burgers are nice, but that's about it. The veggie options are bad - my girlfriend was not very impressed with the giant mushroom that was the centre of her burger! For what it is I think it's overpriced and it's only a fad - burgers are not meant to be 'gourmet'. read more

I have a slightly love hate feeling about Gourmet Burger. The burgers are without a doubt delicious and they've recently added to their menu which means you can now take none burger loving friends with you. But it is so over priced it is slightly silly - especially considering that the price you pay for your burger (around £8) doesn't include chips or any side salad or even any sauces apart from ketchup! Having said that the burgers are huge and I normally couldn't eat chips on top of a burger but given how cheap it is to produce chips and how much they charge for their burgers you'd think that they could charge less that the £2 for a very small bowl of chips plus £1.50 for a different type of sauce, it's all a bit cheeky which means whenever I got to Gourmet Burger I enjoy the food but leave feeling ripped off which isn't a great feeling over all. The restaurant in Brighton is uncomfortable and echoey too so overall not a great experience even though the food is yummy. read more