Even though my experience from GBK in this location is about two years old the memory is still fresh enough to recall the poor experience. Visited at about 2pm one weekend, the place was quite but there was clearly a lot of staff on. The waitress came across as rude, it seemed like we where an inncovenience during a conversation with a co-worker rather than actual customers. Now the 1 out of 5 isn't just based on this, my burger arrived at the table the first time and was completely wrong. Then followed by the second go around being burnt to a charcoal ! Gourmet Burger Kitchen @ Temple Bar square gets one award at least, claiming my worst burger in Dublin award. Be a hard push for me to ever return. read more

Went here for lunch with my sister, both armed with student cards, we orderd the student deal for €6.50 (chicken or beef classic burger, served with chips or small Caesar salad), This can be orders with a bottomless drink for an extra €1.50. Any extras for the burgers are charged at 50c and sauces €1 each. We ordered at approx 1:35 and it was just before 2pm before our food was served, it was busy but not full at the time. The food was good, but the delay in getting it to the table was a little longer than I would have hoped for. All in all the food can't be faulted, the service was good with the exception of the delay in the food being served. One tip is that the chicken burgers are breaded, and not butterfly chicken breasts, which some GBK's serve. read more

Our recent trip to Dublin we found this restaurant touring Temple Bar. We actually ate three different times here and every time was a great experience. Good service, fast seating, and excellent staff. I like the option on the menu to pick a type of burger or make my own. Probably one of the best burgers I've had. Just a note you have to order fires additionally and its a extra cost but worth it very good fries. read more

Normally GBK gets a more stars than this because I love their burgers... ok it is really just the Mexican Burger. However, this location is getting docked stars for the service. Things started out ok, but declined throughout the night. I have to say the fries were different from what I've had at different chains, but I really liked them. Very crispy on the outside with some herbs and things on the top. When I went to pay, the lady who had been serving me swiped my card (yes, the U.S. still hasn't figured out the chip and pin and thus it causes me many a problem wherever I go in Europe) and a print out came up with the total in dollars. She went to get another waitress since she didn't seem to know what was happening. The second waitress was rude and very short with me saying that it kept coming up in dollars and that they couldn't do that. I asked, since I have seen this at other stores, if there was an option to pay in the local currency or the home currency and she very rudely told me that wasn't possible. So she told me that I would have to go and get cash and pay. As a last ditch attempt, I thought I would try my company card since it is a British card and usually it is just the American card that has the problem. She swiped it and got even more agitated when it offered the total in GBP. She stormed away and the guy next to me had even remarked on their rudeness and how ridiculous it was that they couldn't take foreign cards being in the heart of the very touristy Temple Bar area. And I know that I have paid with my card there before because it is always at the end of my trip and I usually don't have any more cash on me. Instead of walking out and just leaving, I went next door to the ATM and got cash, only to have to wait another 20 minutes to pay my bill. I was worried that if they didn't know how to carry out that transaction, that more than likely they also didn't know or didn't properly cancel the three times they swiped my card, so I emailed the company about my experience. The owner of the franchise did apologize and said that they had switched over to a new system and obviously needed to retrain their staff. In addition to that, he sent me a €15 voucher. I don't know if I'll eat at the one in Temple Bar again, but I'll still eat at GBK. And yes, when I fill out the extra questions, I will probably put a "Not Sure" for Accepts Credit Cards... read more

My friend and I met up to grab a bite after work and we walked around trying to find somewhere nice but cheap to eat, and I saw there was a sign 9.99 for a burger, fries and a coke..and I had eaten here before and it was delicious, so we decided to go there. A girl greeted us and sat us down, table for two. We sat down, waited, went to the washroom, waited.. there was a girl working who kept looking at me as if she knew I hadnt been brought a menu but did nothing about it. So we waited and waited and finally I made direct eye contact and one waitress whispered to another and the other said "Oh yeah i totally forgot". I assume she meant by the fact that she seated us and we were sitting for a good significant amount of time before we even had a menu brought to us. There were ppl who came in at the same time as us and had left by the time we were still sitting there with our cokes waiting on food. And the girls were walking around cleaning empty tables as we still sat and waited for our menus. So we order and wait. And two elder men sit down beside us and I heard the girl tell them about the meal they had on. A classic burger, fries and a coke. So I call the girl over and say is it only classic burgers for the deal? and she agreed. I had then told her I was unaware of that and did I have to pay full price for the burger. So, she sat us down forgot to give us menus and then didnt tell me about the deal. So my meal ended up coming to 17 something euro when i thought it was going to be a cheap meal for a tenner. I also, if aware would not have ordered a coke because im not a soda drinker, i thought i was getting it for the price of the deal. Food tasted very good and everything was perfect. So we get our bill it was 34.odd euros. So we bring the bill to the front to pay and ask the girl "can you split the bill for us". She takes the bill and starts talking to another girl who was working who was leaving. Then asked "sorry what did u ask?" and I said can you split our bill in half. She looked at us dumbfounded and asked what we mean by that. So i said like "Split the price evenly and we will both pay with cash. She then said she cant do that, then I think clued into what I was saying and said ok. So we calculated the price in our heads at the time, i believe it was 17.18 each. She sat there for about a whole minute trying to figure it out, said i think its gonna be 17.18. So my friend pays first and gives her 20.18, and she asks "how much do u wanna pay from this?" and she said well split in half so 17.18.......So then i pay and i give her 20 euro and she gives me 10cents extra back then she was supposed to and then my friend realized she gave her the wrong change back (supposed to be a simple 1euro and 2euro coin) but gave her 1euro odd change back. She was gonna say something but we honestly felt like we were confusing the girl too much. When our answers were common sense and completely logical. This was a very bad experience i was very bummed because i wanted to be at the old storehouse listening to live music. I could get a steak, sides and a pint for 14.95....which i wanted to do, but we said hey, well save a fiver and go here real fast cos it seemed less busy. I think the girls should be more on the ball and be trained better or re trained cos obviously they forgot the basics of being a waitress. Ive been one for years now, and I was embarrassed for the girl. Food still good though. read more

The burgers are very tasty and you get a large portion, but that's not why I'm reviewing it. My wife and I ordered hot chocolate, and no joke, that was the best hot chocolate I've ever had in my whole life. Alice is a hot chocolate guru. She should teach classes. The service was also phenomenal. read more

I mean it's fine. The student deal is good because it's cheap but if that didn't exist definitely wouldn't come here. The burgers are too small and not that nice to begin with. One time my burger bun was so soggy that it literally disintegrated in my hands. read more

Not great, the burger was ok, but small (and I ordered the large size). Waited ages for food, all this wasn't a huge issue, the big disappointment was - the fries. The chips are just disgusting here, I had the hand cup fries and my fellow diner had the rosemary fries both were really oily and tasted like cheap old potatoes. It was very unpleasant, oil oil and more oil. No thanks. If you want an amazing burger place go to 'the counter', not here. read more

Had the lamb burger, which was a little dry. Did not have a strong lamb flavor. Kind of over priced. Paid 8 Euros for a small portion of chips/fries. read more

Staff is so nice and the food is so fresh and delicious. I'm visiting from the states and their Taxi burger is the best I've ever tasted.

I am not a big meat eater but sometimes you just have those meat cravings, especially during a shopping marathon with your friends you need energy to keep up the bargain hunt. So we decided to have our lunch/shopping break at Gourmet Burger Kitchen the other day. We all got the meal deal with is a burger, fries and a drink for 9,95€ which is a pretty good price for the quality and amount of food we got. The staff was very friendly and helpful and they definitely know their food. Considering my allergies I had to get an celiac option which pretty much was no bun but I got extra salad and got a free avocado topping on my burger which was really nice, because I am mostly quite picky regarding guacamole but it was creamy with nice chunks and freshly made. The burger I ordered was juicy and satisfied my beef cravings. The homemade fries were topped with rosemary and some sea salt. All in all we really enjoyed our lunch break and probably will get back there soon, because the GBK in Temple bar is perfectly located between the north and south side read more

Bought an avocado and bacon burger here, and I was extremely impressed. The burger was not sloppily piled on the plate, but cleanly stacked and speared with a cocktail stick to prevent collapse. It was not that wide, and with enough force you can squeeze it down and fit it in your mouth. Bacon was slightly burnt but other than that no complaints. Burger was delicious, with enough choice on the menu to warrant a second visit. Also free re-fills on soft drinks! Yes please! Staff were friendly, but place was so busy we had to sit for at least 20 minutes before a waiter could take our bill and give us change. Overall, excellent gourmet burger joint, and lives up to gourmet label! read more

I ate at GBK last weekend during a trip to Dublin. I would probably rate it a 3.5 if I could. Even though it seemed to be a chain restaurant (I know there are at least a few other locations in Dublin) it had a nice atmosphere about it, and this particular restaurant is very conveniently located right in the Temple Bar area. GBK has a somewhat large menu with many different burger, sandwich & salad options. They have a special €10 lunch deal that includes a burger (they indicate which ones are included in the deal) and an appetizer, which is a pretty good deal in an expensive city like Dublin. Drinks and fries are not included in the price of the lunch deal or any entree price. Most of the burgers are around €8-12, appetizers are about €3-5, same for drinks. I think the milkshakes cost €4.50. I really enjoyed the sweet potato burger I ordered (I think it was called the Kumara?). It was really tasty, not bland at all, and kept me full for hours. I also had a peanut butter milkshake which was delicious! I especially enjoyed the big lump of unblended peanut butter at the bottom! The service was a little slow and frantic - the servers seemed understaffed and stressed - but they let us sit and chat at the table for a long time, which was nice of them. GBK is a nice option if you're in Temple Bar looking for something other than fish & chips. :) read more

things not to order at a burgers restaurant: salad. The beetroot buttersquash salad with lentils and goat cheese for 10€ turned out to be a very small bowl of green salat with 4(!!!!) tiny slices of buttersquash, 12 lentils and 3 slices of beetroot not to mention the goat cheese. hilarious. read more

This place should get 5 michelin stars. Great location, amazing service and the best burgers that i ever had in my entire life. I cant wait to go back there. read more

Massively disappointed! Spicy chicken wings tasted like vinegar absolutely rancid!! And for 8.50 the burger was nothing special. Waited ages despite being quite, lots of dirty tables inexcusable for the time of day and amount of staff. Staff were also unhelpful. Was told they would find someone to address my issue with chicken wings and never did. Was angered by the place. Far better places to eat in the area... read more

They stack it high with stuff, and it's fun to eat right on Temple Bar square where you can watch people outside as you eat or sit outside the front door in their patio area. The burger combinations are very good, and reminded me a lot of things I find at burger places in the United States, which is nice since it's hard to find over here sometimes. It can get a little crowded in there, but they have a good lunch deal (though I can't remember the specifics) so it's worth it. The staff aren't always very friendly but that's hit or miss. read more

Strictly mediocre. Milkshake and fries were good but my pulled pork burger was only ok. I was disappointed but at the same time the food wasnt the worst. I wouldnt eat here again though. read more

I was here with my family. Everything was ok. But just ok. I was waiting something more. The burger was totally usual, I found the bun way to dry, and the their onion rings are not my taste either. The whole breding from the onion was falling off. I had a lots of better burgers other places. read more

Great burgers in Temple Bar Square. Fresh looking restaurant and good service combined with good food.

I would trek a little further to another branch or similar burger place. The good points -the chips are nice (real potatoes!) -the beef burger is fine -large outdoor area not so good points -the lettuce is heavy and tough -the chicken burger is over cooked -Both times I've been there my order has been wrong. read more

Husband and I ate dinner @ gbk this evening and we were pleasantly surprised @ how AMAZINGLY GOOD the hamburger was. My husband was so pleased with how juicy the burger was. Melt in your mouth good! I had the flafell with a salad. Yummy! We also ordered plain fries and the Rosemary fries. Both good, and the aioli that came with them, yummy, and yummier. The only thing missing was a Guinness. Unfortunately gbk doesn't serve that amazing beverage. I have to admit I was very disappointed. Other than that it was a great dining experience in Temple Bar. read more

Enjoyed a great avocado and bacon here tonight right at the heart of Temple Bar sitting outside with live music being performed in the square. What's not to like! read more

Extrem good Food. Tried it once and went 3 more times while staying in Dublin. I recommend it a lot and that's coming from a person who criticizes every single thing. read more

This is the latest of the plethora of gourmet burger joints that have sprung up all over Dublin (like the rash of acne they cause) in the last year or two. We were here for lunch last week, and availed of the lunch special - cheeseburger with chips and a drink for a tenner. The burgers delivered the meaty punch we were seeking - juicy beef patties with fresh salad and relish, topped with a slice of melted cheddar. The chips were great, chunky and cut from real potatoes. I opted for extra salad instead of a burger bun and still rolled out of the restaurant stuffed to the gills. The outdoor seating area which pushes into Temple Bar Square is a pleasant place to sit and digest after your meal, and will no doubt be a big hit with tourists. Overall, the experience didn't quite live up to the standard set in my mind by a certain Rathmines burger establishment, but I'll be back again to try one of the fancier burgers on the menu, like the chicken with cranberry and camembert cheese read more

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i've always liked this place especially the bunless burger and sides but a mix up in the special meant i was overcharged the last time so docking a point for that read more

This burger place blows Bunsen out of the water, but the service leaves a LOT to be desired. The bun and add ons were delish! Juicy burger and great onion rings. If the servers were more situationally aware, this would get 5 stars. read more

The gourmet burger kitchen is great! I got a bunless avocado bacon chicken burger. So instead of a bun, I got a salad and coleslaw. The coleslaw was so delicious! The chicken was great too. My mom got the chicken Caesar salad and was disappointed, so I would stick to the burgers. Some girls next to us kept ordering orders of the hot wings so apparently those are very good! They also make their own sauces that are very tasty. read more

Honestly? Best burger in Dublin. I've been in a lot of burger places here in Dublin but here I found the best quality. I lived in USA and I know what is a good burger. The quality of the meat is amazing! Best burger in town hands down! read more

Myself and a few of my friends went to your restaurant yesterday. It was not overly crowded and we were seated almost immediately. After waiting for 20 minutes for someone to take our order I enquired for someone to take our order. We were told that someone would come in a minute which we accepted. But soon after several other tables around us were catered to before us even though we had arrived long before them. We enquired once more before waiting another 15 minutes before we decided to leave. I believe we were not taken seriously because of our age. Although the food looked nice we were unable to purchase any of it. read more