A very good range of burgers Even have a Christmas tree one Plenty of space and one of the only places open at 11:30 which is a bonus in central Glasgow Kiwi burger good and got good seasoning for fries read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Burgers Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Glasgow has become Burger City - so when I heard yet another burger place was opening up, I have to admit I wasn't massively looking forward to coming along. Oh how glad I am that I changed my mind and decided to give it a shout. I came today with a bunch of workmates and ordered the Classic Cheese, sweet potato chips on the side and the AMAZING baconnaise. The burger patty was perfectly cooked medium, and is obviously freshly made and not processed. The sweet potato fries were nice and crispy and don't even get me started on the baconnaise. Bacon - awesome. Mayonnaise - awesome. The mixture is on another level completely! If they had any sense, they'd bottle this stuff and sell it. The decor is quirky without being pretentious and there's a nice lively feel about the place. I definitely recommend this place for burger fans - it's giving the top burger places a good run for their money. read more

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Right, for those who haven't eaten in a GBK before the concept is basically an upscale McDonalds meets Nandos. You wait at the door until a member of staff shows you to a table, you are given a menu and a table number, and are then told to go to the bar where you order and pay. Easy enough concept that we are all familiar with by now. The decor in GBK is fairly relaxed and welcoming, nothing controversial or crazy is present. It feels spacious but still retains a nice buzz in the restaurant. The staff we actually had very little to do with, they sat us down, told us how to order, then brought our food. They were pleasant enough in doing in but we have very little interaction with them, as is the intention in these types of restaurants. The menu is pretty impressive with a good selection of burgers and sides that I liked the sound of. Once we devoured the menu we decided to order halloumi bites and chicken skewers from the 'While You Wait' section, and I settled on the Salvador burger, sweet potato fries and a nutella milkshake. Off I toddled to the bar to order..... Halloumi - Sold out! Chicken Skewers - Sold out! Salvador Burger - yip.....Sold out! Oh and would I mind if they made my nutella milkshake with chocolate ice cream as the vanilla was out of stock....at this point my head was in my hands and a mumbled 'aye fine' was offered. So in the end I actually ordered the Blitzen Burger which consisted of crispy bacon, deep-fried camembert, Mrs. Claus burger sauce, baby spinach, spiced cranberry ketchup. Along with Sweet Potato Fries and baconnaise, onion rings and a chocolate nutella milkshake. The food arrived pretty quickly and looked really good, I had previously arranged with SharonM to split our burgers. We started by tucking into her Cajun Blue, described as Cajun blackened chicken, blue cheese slaw, rocket, pickled onion. This burger was delicious, don't be put off by the mention of Blue Cheese Slaw, it really does just offer to enhance the flavour of the Cajun chicken. A lovely burger which I would happily order again. Next we dove into the Blitzen Burger which tasted good, if slightly heavy in comparison to the chicken burger, but that is to be expected given that it is topped with a giant lump of deep fried camembert. The flavours worked beautifully together and I would definitely order this again. On the whole I am not a massive fan of chain food but this is easily the nicest chain burger I have ever had. I feel that I need to gush about the baconnaise sauce...it is EPIC! A Bacon Mayonnaise, why has this not been in my life before now. This sauce is made in store every day and frankly can only be described as Lush Perfection in a dish. This is a 'Must Try' The sweet potato fries where great, the onion rings were light and not greasy and the huge nutella milkshake was thick and tasted great..even with the chocolate ice cream. Just a word of warning, I may have described it as an upscale McDonalds but for 2 burgers, 2 drinks, 2 fries and onion rings it was just shy of £40. Don't get me wrong I don't have a problem with what I paid and think it was good value, I just wanted to mention that it's not a cheap fast food restaurant. All in all I wouldn't make a special trip to GBK, but if I was passing or I wanted a burger and Bread Meats Bread was full (which it is so much of the time) I would 100% happily pop in here to enjoy some pretty tasty burgers with lots and lots of baconnaise. read more

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Had a stellar experience here! We wandered in after passing up a few places- not being familiar with Glasgow. I, of course, had my eye on the veggie burgers. The set up is that the customer sits down first and goes up to order at the counter, having perused the menu. There was some kind of hold-up with the computer which took quite a while, but we were too hungry to really mind. I ordered the Californian- a bean burger with cheddar, tomato, avocado, chilli mayo, and crispy onions. I also ordered the chunky fries. The food came out relatively quickly, which was a huge plus. The other huge plus was that it was fantastic! The burger was perfectly cooked, not soft and squishy as bean burgers can occasionally be. The flavours were incredible (for next time, I'll want pineapple and jalapeño) and seemed to be mixed around perfectly in each bite. The fries were nice as well- they could have been a little crispier, but came in a well-sized portion. I also tasted the sweet potato fries, which could have been more seasoned but were otherwise yummy. Service was excellent, and we were checked on repeatedly but not in a linger-y way. The only thing I'm disappointed in is that the Dublin GBKs don't seem to offer the Californian! I guess another trip to Glasgow is in order. read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - The Californian - Burgers Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

GBK is good food at a hefty price. The wife and I were in the mood for gourmet burgers and sweet potato chips. The decision making process in choosing a burger place is increasingly difficult in Glasgow, especially with so many on the same street. We settled on GBK after noticing that they had sweet potato fries and a good selection of chicken and veggie burgers. i'm always a sucker for anything cajun or cajun-style, so I decided to get the Cajun Blue Chicken Burger. It was blackened with a nice seasoning and topped with salad and a blue cheese slaw which I was skeptical about at first, but really happy with it in the end. I'm not one who normally complains about the prices for food, but I have to say I was blown away by the price of the sweet potato fries when the order finally came to the table. As seen in some of the pics on Yelp, they fit in a cup that is about the size of a coffee cup... and they cost £3.95!!! What? Yes, you read that right, just under 4 quid for serving of chips slightly bigger than a Happy Meal portion. These fries had no special seasoning, and there was no salt around to be added to them (we found out when we were leaving that the salt, ketchup, and peanuts were on a separate counter near where we ordered our food). While the price of the chips left a bad taste in my mouth, GBK has great food. The wait staff were very helpful, and I even liked the fact that my Ginger and Lemongrass Fizz comes with free refills. There are plenty of other good things on the menu that I look forward to trying once I win the lottery. In the meantime, I'll be saving a few quid per person and get a burger (and much larger sweet potato fries) down the street. read more

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Best burger...so far! My friend has been trying to drag me here for ages, and I'm so glad she did! It was very quiet thanks to it being 3pm on a Wednesday. The staff were helpful, coming over immediately to get us a table and menus. The menu selection is quite extensive but I decided to play it safe with a bacon and american cheese burger. It was exquisite. They even ask when you're ordering how you want the meat cooked. I asked for medium to well, and it was still quite pink, so if you aren't a fan of pink meat go for Well done. The skinny fries which I ordered were so moorish! I mean, emphasis on the skinny here, they are threads compared to normal fries, but so good. I ordered a salted caramel milkshake and would have one every day if I could. Delicious! No lumpy bits, a full taste and just mmmmmm. I did also snaffle some of my friends hollumi cheese and Green spice hot sauce. It was amazing! The sauce went perfectly with the cheese, and while quite hot had a really fresh taste of kiwi and lime. I may buy a bottle... The decor is an interesting 70s chic, with different glass light shades and a brown orange and white theme across it's booths. It was a tad on the pricey side but if you get their app they are very generous with their offers. read more

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With so many burger joints on burger row, it's easy to get lost and just pick any of them at random at any given time. A burger is a burger is a burger....right? Not right! For those of you who have frequented the many burger joints around here, you know which ones are the greatest of them all. Sadly for me, Goumet Burger Kitchen borderlines "meh" and A-oK. Sophie K and I worked up a bit of a hunger after a day at the Yoga Show doing "broga" (yoga that's not just for guys- but you need a bit of muscle) and a super long class on mindfulness (aka loads of meditation), so we had our heart set on a burger. Our first choice (as we suspected) was packed out with a line out the door so we figured, since I hadn't been to GBK, we'd give it a go. As a lot of places are doing now, we were seated, but then told that we were to order up at the counter. We looked over the menu and noticed that the burgers are quite expensive here, given that most of them are their plain cheeseburgers with a few extra bits and bobs for a substantial amount more moola. I went with the 6oz cheese burger with smoked cheese and an order of onion rings. Sophie ordered skinny fries along with her meal as we were going to share both sides. My order came roughly to about £14 which was a bit more than I was hoping to spend for the small amount of food that I received. Mental note, If I'm ever back here, order a fizz- healthier option to a coke and free unlimited refills. My diet coke came as is, so refills. It took a bit of time for our food to arrive. I was able to head to their toilets to change out of my yoga clothes, which were single rooms every other marked for male and female, and still had to wait for our food to arrive. Once it did though, I was well and truly ready to be knocked off my socks. The burger was ok. It was medium, which if you look at my pictures, was super pink. I've ordered medium elsewhere before and it was cooked a bit more than this. Sophie K ordered hers well done and it was still pink. Maybe the chef was having an off day. Needless to say, my stomach was off for the next day. I ordered smoked cheese, which I couldn't taste at all. The burger came with a relish, that I meant to order on the side, which overpowered the whole burger. Blah! The onion rings were pretty good but the skinny fries were shameful. They were basically matchstick potatoes. Too wee to eat one at a time, that's for sure. In no time, we scarfed down the small portion, feeling a bit unsatisfied. Kind of in the style of Nando's, they offer a few choices of sauces to take back to the table, but to be honest, I could have done with plain ketchup or some bbq sauce. Instead, there were random fruity sauces which didn't tickle my fancy. There are also peanuts available kind of like Five Guys, but I passed on those as well. I did appreciate, however, being asked for tap water instead of having to ask for it. That was a nice touch. All in all, not my favourite in burger row, maybe it had to do with the pinkness of the burger, but I wouldn't actually rush back here. There are far too many other burger joints that serve higher quality, bigger portions more aligned to their prices. read more

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There are so many burger joints now in Glasgow it's hard to pick the best one. GBK is not the best one. However it is the one I am most loyal to and visit the most. The food is not why I am loyal. The beef burgers tend to be very greasy, and the variety of toppings fail to grab the imagination or contain ingredients I'm not a fan of. The vegetarian bean patty is bland. The panko chicken burger is decent but there is better available elsewhere. The brioche bun falls apart just by looking at it. The reasons I keep going back are - *The phone app - it makes it easy to order and pay. You can schedule when you'd like to pick your burger up. You get rewards for using the app. There is constant free burger giveaways. *The lime milkshake. If I was to drown in a vat of this stuff I would be the happiest man on earth. *The friendly staff. Nice, chatty, and always willing to go that extra bit to make sure you're happy. *The Harissa dip. Dipping the skin-on fries into this is one of my food heavens. *You can always get a seat. There's only so many times you can awkwardly stand outside Bread Meats Bread, or inside Handmade Burger before it gets annoying. read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Panko crumbed chicken burger with skin-on fries and Harrisa dip - Burgers Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I wanted to try some gourmet burgers and see what the hype was. I generally feel that burgers are overpriced, as at the end of the day...they are just burgers. However, I have changed my opinion due to the awesome tastiness that was the blue cheese burger. For the blue cheese burger I could either choose a slice of real blue cheese (Gorgonzola) or some blue cheese sauce. I opted for the real deal... I guess I was assuming a thin slice, but I ended up with a generous slab. The beef patty was unreal, it was so meaty. Almost like having a steak in my bun! It was medium/rare cooked I believe? Then I also ordered some truffle cheese chips. These were good, but I thought it was strange having this hard cheese (grada padano) that didn't melt over my chips. I had some amazing juice - Ginger & Lemongrass, which had free refills and tasted very fresh. I downloaded the app to get free baconaise sauce. As far as I can see, I should get free fries or side on my next visit. That visit will probably be relatively soon. Now I wonder if I need to try more gourmet burger joints in town! read more

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Not a spot I would usually pick for lunch, given it's location nearby some other great burger restaurants, but a free burger from their birthday giveaway made me pay them a visit. There were not many people in there but I still had to wait a little bit to get noticed by the staff and seated. The waitress was friendly enough and let me pick a spot, giving me both the regular and lunch menus to order from. Being limited by the voucher and only able to choose between a cheeseburger and a veggie burger, I went for the cheesburger and ordered skinny fries with baconnaise sauce on the side. The food arrived pretty quickly and immediately I was struck by the size of the fries. I knew they were gonna be skinny and I know a few people have mentioned it here before, but I could not imagine them being this skinny. They are literally half the size of a regular pencil. Not only that means they taste somewhat bland, but it also (which bothered me much more) makes it really difficult to eat them with sauce, because they break everytime you try to dip them in it. The baconnaise, however, was definitely a highlight of the meal. An amazing sauce full of flavor, with big chunks of bacon in it, a true MVP of this game. The burger itself was pretty average, the meat had a very strong smoky flavor of charcoal, which bothered me a little, but the bun was really nice. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience but it wasn't anything special either. It might be worth coming back to actually try some of their gourmet burgers, but if you're wanting something as regular as a cheesburger, I would recommend heading somewhere else (Five Guys is just next doors!). read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Cheesburger, skinny fries & baconnaise - Burgers Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Not so long ago , in a town not so far away there was a street named after the patron saint of burgers Saint Vincent Street and on this street there where a great may places to eat burgers one of which was called the Gourmet burger kitchen and that's where this fairy tale ends and comes crashing into reality. I was not impressed. The format of GBK just doesn't work. the place itself looks nice and the staff were friendly enough but given that the interaction with them is minimal you don't get a chance to really see this and GBK suffers all the more for this. The format of the GBK is that like a fast food restaurant you go to the till and make your order for food and drink. this made for a few problems. One as ours was a big group it meant we all had to go up and place our orders separately which meant that no one knew what anyone else was having so when food did start arriving it became a game of who ordered first and as the waitresses had no interaction with the table they had no clue as to what dish was for who. It made it all feel rather awkward. the same could be said about the drinks as they took an unacceptably long time to arrive especially when the customer is doing all the leg work. The other down fall of this system is that you are asked questions about how you want your burger at the till. it doesn't sound like a big deal but if you have been delegated to go to the till for a multiple order you either make the assumption about how others want their burger or like the poor chap next to me phone someone at the table to ask. and now onto the meat of the matter, the burger. as a group we were lucky enough to have a deal where you got 2 burgers for £10 and thankfully so because if i had been stung to the tune of over £9 (remember you pay in advance) for the burger a got there would have been a strong likely hood of said burger being flung across the restaurant. given that there are 2 other burger places within spitting distance and you have "Gourmet" in your title you would have no excuse for serving this burger at the full price. from the first bite grease was coating my fingers and the burger bun was falling apart. The burger gets a 2.5 on the Jules scale as it was nice enough to eat but nothing special. GBK also subscribes to the format of charging you for everything, sides and sauces (apart from ketchup). If i had been paying £9 for a burger i don't want to be paying extra for a side of "Skinny" fries with would be more aptly described as anorexic. Im going to stop there as i feel i could go on but feel like i am flogging a dead horse and close with this, If your going to open up a "Gourmet" burger bar in what is now becoming the burger capital of Glasgow you best be bring your "A" game. Unfortunately GBK didn't. read more

OK, they are just open so this is maybe a little harsh but I found nothing that could bring me to recommend this place. We arrived there having found the line outside Five Guys to be something we weren't prepared for and so walked the 20 feet to the next Burger joint and tried there. As we walked in a friendly waitress took us to our table and we sat down. Three of us in one of those booths was a tight fit but that is the way of things these days. We then had it explained that they may walk us to our table, the may bring us our food but in order to get fed we then had to line up at their tills and pay in advance. They had a good few "waiting" staff there so why is it seemingly impossible to do it the way every other place does? So we ordered two Bacon and Cheese burgers and a lunch menu one with a side along with "Skinny Fries" (unique to GBK apparently, more on them in a minute) and Sweet potato fries, two diet cokes and one bottle of beer. That lot was £40. So we sat down and after a short enough time the burgers appeared first. As soon as I touched it I knew there was an issue, it was tepid to say the least. The bun had been toasted but had the feeling you get when you toast something and then let it get cold. The burger not much better, the toppings ordinary and we were pre warned that it would be "pink" in the middle so that was as expected but I would have thought at least warm would be good. Was this a £9.50 burger? Then my "skinny" fries came. These are pathetic and shouldn't be on any menu anywhere. They are tiny strands of potato and were cold, not tepid but cold. The portion of the skinny fries came in a dish best used for a dipping sauce. The size of the portions for the sides in this place versus their cost is completely unjustifiable. My friend's sweet potato chips seemed ok but £2.65 for what was the smallest portion I have ever seen is pretty much a rip off. The ordinary fries were seemingly ok. The waiter came to clear out plates and he seemed to be completely incapable of doing it efficiently. He didn't seem comfortable and could well be a newer member of staff but really if he had training then it hasn't stuck. When you greet people at the door, walk them to a table, present a menu then really taking an order and bringing the food doesn't seem too much of a hassle surely? So, not the best experience and frankly I think Burger King are better than this lot! If you want a good burger then Burger Meats Bun, Raven or the Meat Bar all do a far better job! read more

The great Glasgow burger debate has caused many a disagreement. We are now over flowing with burger joints and it's hard to get consensus on who does the best burger. I have my personal favourite but on this occasion I decided to give another front runner a try. Gbk does a good burger. I had "the don" and would recommend it. Full of flavour, cooked well and tasty. There ain't much more that you can ask for. The party is thin and not that gourmet in my opinion, but it tasted good so really who cares. The sweet potato fries were amazing and so were the cheese chips. You add on their famous baconaise and you really can't be disappointed. To drink I had the most amazing salted caramel milk shake and it was epic. So all in on the food front I just can't fault it. Why only 4 stars and not 5. The place was a bit bland in terms of decor, the bathrooms could have done with a good scrub, the staff deemed a bit depressed and the pricing is much more expensive than what you can get a really good burger for less than a minutes walk away. Good burger. But not the best on Glasgow. read more

In the middle of a very busy week, a burger was called for, and with so many places to choose from I decided to give GBK a go; somewhere I've never been before. Inside there's a mixture of booths and tables and I liked the orange and silver/ chrome colour scheme, which made the place feel pretty funky. The menu is as you'd expect, a good range of burgers , beef, chicken and a few veggie options with options to customise with additional toppings. Ordering is Nandos style - ie order at the till point grab your sauces and wait to be served. I went for the smaller veggie bean burger with a small side salad, whilst Mrs P went for the smaller panko fried chicken burger with a side of sweet potato fries with baconnaise. We both swapped up the standard sesame bun for brioche rolls at an additional 50p. Never having heard of baconnaise before, Mrs P was a bit reluctant what to expect but from my Yelpy reading I gave her a brief outline - bacon bits in mayonnaise :) , and she proclaimed it delicious as was her chicken burger. My veggie burger was pretty taste, I could really taste the beans and the relish and bun were full of flavour. We were a bit unsure what to expect from the smaller sizes we'd selected, but both were good size to eat and satisfying without making too much mess/feeling stuffed. Its not the cheapest for what is essentially some burgers, but they were pretty tasty and the smile on my wee mums face (Mrs P) when she'd finished and proclaimed it one of the best burgers shes had, was worth it alone. I wasn't expecting to like GBK so much, but I'll definitely be back. read more

Have eaten in GBK many times before down in London and when I found it was coming to Glasgow, I was excited as the food is fantastic. I stayed away during the first couple of weeks as I knew like with any new place that there would be teething issues and it would be a bit mental...(especially as they opened at the festive period). First impressions were good.. Decor was the same, music playing, open and airy.. It's still has the semi-self service principle which ok to a degree however what irks me is the fact that you still have to pay before you eat which for a restaurant is a bizarre concept, especially if there is something wrong with the meal... Or the bill. I was shown to my seat by a friendly y waitress and was asked the obligatory have you been before yadayada...... Being in on my own, laidened with bags and heavy coat, I realised that I would either have to leave them unattended (risky), please or humph it all up to the till, and go through the ritual and make my way back to the seat (the latter won). Waited on my drink, which was brought over by a rather nervous sounding waitress, and who looked more to be focussing on completing a uni assignment than being in the room. She walked away before noticing she hadn't brought a glass. Although this was rectified quickly by another waitress but no apology. FOOD UP! The halloumi bites were ace! And a perfect lead in to The Salvador burger and a portion of sweet potato fries. The burger arrived minus "the burger" or should I say smaller than I ever remember and also dip was missing. Had to call another waitress over who explained it was on the burger.. no dear I said.. Thats the relish and I ordered a dip for the fries. Showing my receipt this was rectified however by this time my burger was on the side of rigor as it was cold.. Although the fries were nice.. I'm keeping this review at 3 stars as I know they can do so much better... GBK motivate /train your staff a bit more.. They may pay attention better and You might earn a wee star upgrade.. read more

Who gives 3 stars anyway? Things got off to a bad start with the server taking a few minutes to explain how the menu "works". In fact the menu is fairly straightforward but what you do have to do is hand over your cash before you've eaten anything. The portions were small, the skinny chips undercooked potato shavings and the burger nothing special. Despite the endless supply of complementary nuts, I left about as hungry as I arrived. The decor was quite nice with lots of hanging lights and mesh wire; it was clear this wasn't looking to be a standard burger-diner. However, £40 for two drinks, two small burgers and two bland sides was a bit steep. I couldn't recommend GBK, especially as there are other places nearby, including the excellent Burger Meats Bun just metres away. read more

So we came here over the 5 other popular/new burger joints because they had sweet potato fries ! Last time we went to bread meat bread they were out of sweet potato fries. Sweet potato fries just aren't as popular here as they are the states... And I LOVE them ! So first off I love how big the Resturant is, doesn't make me feel as pressured to leave if people are waiting... Which they weren't bc it had plenty of tables... Most were full though. When it comes to small restaurants that's kind of my ish I hate feeling like someone's waiting on me to finish so they can have my table. I want to hangout and chat . So that was great. Sweet potato fries were really good BUT REALLY SMALL serving I mean like child size and they cost £3.95! It was ridiculous. At least they were good but I wouldn't pay for them again... All their fries/ chips looked a bit smaller then I feel the price was for... So they lost a star there. My veggie burger was AMAZING! It was so good that I kept thinking about it as I was eating about WHY I thought it was so good!! 1. Great filling size 2. Yummy bean burger- not overly fried like some places 3. Delicious sauces and toppings (off the menu so they thought of the combination ) 4. They substituted the cheese with goats cheese for me with no extra charge 5. Once again the pairing of the sauces and toppings was fabulous! I think a lot of places have good veggi burgers but nothing gourmet, you put ketchup and mustard on it and maybe a special Mayo sauce with some salad...The Californian veggi burger (what I ordered ) had. Smoked chilli mayo , goats cheese (normal cheddar ) avocado , crispy onions and a sweet chutney !!! I had the elderflower and strawberry fizz which was lovely and had free refills ! :) The place was a pound or so more then some of the other places and the chips were too small but by Californian veggie burger won me over and I would come back to have it ! Worth every bites. Obviously I didn't have their normal beef burger but you'll have to look at someone else's review for that ;) read more

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Me and my partner wanted to grab something out after getting off for our holidays and American diner food is always a go to option as it generally doesn't disappoint. Cajun food in particular has become some of my favourite foods recently (thanks in no small part to lupe pintos range of spicy food). We had planned to go to bread meats bread but when we got there it was super busy and had a sue out the door. We weren't about to wait so we walked along and decided on the gourmet burger over the handmade burger co. (Formerly frankensteins) for no particular reason other than I'd never been. So the restaurant... First impressions were that it had nice decor; a modern industrial look with cage lights and Edison bulbs nice big windows. It was a little cramped and confused at the entrance however and it wasn't immediately obvious where to go first? Having said that someone quickly saw that we were seated and provided a menu. The menu was a simple burger-centric menu starting with the burger then allowing you to add fries and other sides as well as some n it sounding beers and ciders. Most burgers were between £8 and £10 if I can remember correctly with sides being upward of £3 and had some nice choices - The kiwi burger with pineapple, gammon and egg to a more Cajun spicy burger and other jovially named burgers such as the blazing sombrero and 'the don'. I opted for the spicy option and my partner the don with a side of skinny fries and some sweet potato ( just a side note, nothing to do with the good here but apparently if you want real crispy sweet potato fries, use corn starch to dust then before frying and that should give you that restaurant Finnish) :) Anyway. We ordered at the bar and It want very long and the food had arrived. So some pluses and minuses. - the food was generally nicely presented both having a chilli impaled to the top of the burger, a nice wee touch. - The fries were nice and you got plenty. Nice and crispy sweet potato, there's that corn starch ;) -hot sauce was available however for me I needed to be even hotter but that it a personal preference. The burger came with some rocket which would have been a nice touch if it weren't half dead, so that could have been fresher. -the chips came with a nice raunch style sauce that was delicious not sure what it comprised of though. :) -nice range of beers and ciders with a couple of brew dogs which is always nice to see on the menu though they should think about getting in some west breweries stock as I feel it's better but hey another preference. I had the vagabond and my fella had a hollows ginger beer which btw is ver nice. I wished I had ordered this after I had a taste. So on the whole a good experience though I'd rather a spicier burger or hot sauce and some fresher vegetation and perhaps a few more beverage options. Other than that i can't fault them. I would recommend. read more

In the recent spate of burger chains arriving in Glasgow, Gourmet Burger Kitchen was just another name I'd heard of but wasn't massively in a rush to go and try (looking at your Byron Burger). Is it just me, but once a place is able to make a 'good burger' it's not really that much of a special thing, right? Not these days. Anyhoo, I thought I'd give GBK a go and took myself there for lunch. It was pretty quiet, so getting a table was simple enough, a menu appeared alongwith a table number and ... wait, a table number? Gah! I understand the principle behind this system but what's the point in paying for waiting staff if they aren't there to wait on the customers? Anyway, pet peeve aside the ordering process is as expected. Get up having not long sat down, walk to a till, place your order, sit back down. I decided against a beef burger and instead went for their chicken burger offering called the Satay as it comes with a warm satay sauce, crispy onions, garlic mayo, rocket, and pickled onions. Ohhh and a slice of beef tomato which I quickly extracted (Hey GBK, make sure your menu descriptions are accurate, huh?). The chicken was soft and succulent, but between the satay sauce and garlic mayo my tastebuds only really registered a vague sense of spice, as for the other veg, it all disappeared into the background and might as well not have been there. Despite that it was a tasty enough offering, but nothing that would make me hurry back. For a side, well sweet potato fries are a must if they are available, and as the biggest recommendation I've heard about GBK is the baconnaise, I ordered some of that too. The fries were ok, a reasonable portion, and a generous dollop of baconnaise which was pretty good but, and I know I fly in the face of convention here, wasn't all that awe inspiring! A thick dollop of paprika'd mayo with discernable chunks of something that might have been bacon. Meh. I washed it all down with a vanilla milkshake which allows me to offer my favourite Vincent Vega quote: "God damn that's a pretty f**king good milkshake", hooray! A saviour! All hail the mighty milkshake for appeasing my sweet toothed gods. So, GBK? Not overly impressed, particularly as the above came to a little under £20. For that the very least they could've done was have someone take my order for me! And no, the free monkey nuts didn't help make my visit any more memorable. What really irks me about my entire experience was that they just don't seem to be trying too hard. They have a formula which obviously works. Unfortunately for them, even if you didn't walk more than 2 mins in any direction, you have several better options available (burger wise or not). Nope, I won't be hurrying back but will happily dump this in the 'if I have to I can eat there' category (which is the one above 'if it's this or nothing then, I guess it'll do', which is one above 'I'd rather eat my own foot'). read more

Actually, I'm not sure if I should be giving 3 or 4 stars. See, Glasgow has an abundance of burger places, and I would say that this is up there with my (maybe even my favourite of all of them) Bread Meats Bread. I came here with a friend who had previously mentioned it, and who really is quite keen on GBK. She raved about the Hei Hei salt, and the elderflower spritz. I have to admit I wasn't super ridiculously hungry (maybe not the best idea when coming to a burger place), but I was happy to see that their main burgers come in smaller sizes as well (the same principal as at that Handmade Burger place). After perusing the menu and my friend deciding that she would have her usual (Chicken, Bacon and Avocado burger. Gosh, I love avocado), and I finally decided opt for the small version of the cheeseburger (you know, you want to start with the classics, because if those are good, it's likely the other things to be good too, right?) with American cheese because I wasn't feeling Swiss. We both decided to get a small portion of the skinny fries (they really are SKINNY), and the elder flower mint spritz. The latter we had a few issues with - first it didn't taste like elderflower but of sparkling water, the second version didn't have any mint, but for me it worked on the third attempt. I should add that their Spritzes (that come in flavours other than elderflower too) are all bottomless with free refills. The burger took a little while and was definitely on the pink side although I had ordered a well-done burger (not keen on blood running down my hands - not while I am eating a burger anyways). However, even pink, my burger didn't bleed. Generally, it was a very clean burger to eat. No grease or fluid or anything dripping! It was great. I also have no issue with the bun to patty issue, and the entire burger stays intact while you eat it. I was happy to have chosen the small version because even the small size is a very generous portion. One thing I would say is that the fries weren't the freshest, but I do enjoy the fact that they are very skinny. On the whole, I left quite happy. I like the interior, although the tables are very close together. The bathrooms are unisex and all have their own little sinks. They're also very colourful. The ordering style is exactly the same as you would find Nandos and that Handmade place across from GBK. The burgers are good. read more

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Another day, another 10 yards, another burger joint. Glasgow is becoming more American than the Big Apple. I do like this one though. You walk in through what is almost like a cage with people eating in it, into a bright, spacious, comfy restaurant. When we went the Christmas menu was on offer, so we decided to go with that. I went for Chicken Satay to start. I was interested to try the Blitzen burger, unfortunately it turned out not to be Rudolf meat but I went for it anyway. It was instead 6oz beef, with deep fried camembert, bacon, baby spinach, cranberry ketchup and Mrs Claus's secret sauce. I also had thick chips on the side. Part of the deal was a beer as well, but they didn't have any so I had to have wine. Boooo! The chicken satay was succulent and the sauce well above average, very happy with that, except on a voucher we had a free dip and I went for satay because the Chicken Satay option didn't specify it came with sauce, maybe I was naïve, but the extra dip went ok with the chips I guess. The chips were also to my taste, crisp on the outside, fluffy on the in. Another tick. The burger was big enough, the camembert didn't really add much taste, but it does add moistness and everything else on there did add flavour. Did it need the spinach, probably not. It also stayed together as a burger and so did the bun, so I was impressed at that. I don't think I would claim it was the best burger in Glasgow, but it was all pretty good. read more

Good burgers. Opted to try this place out rather than our preferred Handmade Burger Company, out of curiosity. And, it was a pleasant enough experience from top to bottom. Good service (ordering and pre-paying at the bar), with a good range of sides and sauces to complement the excellent burgers. I gave their £10 promo a shot: a 6oz burger, fries, and drink. Not bad. The burger was the highlight, with the exceptionally skinny fries lacking in flavour. Was surprised to get a glass bottle of Coke rather than draught. Not a bad deal, but a closer look at the menu reveals a very modest saving here: the missus collated her preferred choice of this and that for much the same price. As much as I enjoyed it, I don't plan on going back: the Handmade Burger Company ticks all the boxes for me, and it's really, really close by. Some things to shout about: the speed, and the price. The food comes quickly, with a 15 minute promise (or your next visit is on the house) before 5pm. For students, they do a substantial promo. read more

So we actually wanted to go to another burger place just along from here but it was full. I am glad we chose here as the alternative as I haven't really heard much about it. Big enough menu, nice decor and good service. Opted for the burger with chorizo (can't remember the name) and rosemary skinny fries. Husband opted for the double burger (again can't remember the name) and standard skinny fries. Tbh the fries are too skinny for me, can't dip them because they break. Thy are more like those potato chips crisps. The burgers are nice, every flavor is tasted and the bun is lovely. Was a bit pricy for two burger meals so I would look to try the other burger joints I haven't been to yet around Glasgow and Edinburgh before going back here but would defo recommend. read more

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Had regularly visited the Edinburgh city branch, and was always enthusiastic about the experience. This visit was decidedly underwhelming by comparison. Restaurant was mostly empty on a Saturday evening (9pm 08-08-15), yet tables were dirty and we had to wait for a booth to be wiped down so we could be seated. Only one harrassed looking member of staff on floor at this point; another did show up later. Ordering went fine, used app reward to get a free sauce. Burgers were on barely warm plates and were themselves not particularly hot. Kiwi burger was deliciously sloppy as it always is, the Nola Rolla' was tasty but the "crispy" bacon was decidely soggy. Onion rings and sweet-potato fries were delicious but again not as hot as they could have been. As the place was empty and the food should have be travelling directly from cooks to server to us, without even hitting the pass, I don't see how this could be from anything other than lazy, sloppy work. This GBK branch sits diagonally opposite Handmade Burger Co. and right beside Five Guys; why would you bring anything other than your A-game to every customer when you have your major competitors so nearby? There probably won't be a second visit to this branch, Glasgow now has too many other good burger options within a quarter mile square for me to waste my money on a place that clearly doesn't care about what they are doing. A real shame. read more

I went here yesterday. Great place. Barbeque, bacon, cheese burger was great. Onion rings looked like they were cooked in dirty oil. The piri piri chips were really nice. They were almost like chippy chips and looked homemade. The blue cheese dip was great to yo with the chips. The Banana and peanut butter milkshake, came in a glass sort of cup. Tasted great. There are a few burger places around here. This one is by far, better than Five guys. I love the casual look inside, and the lights hanging from the roof looks so cool. read more

Might have been a one off, but tonight was bad. Waited over 45 minutes for three cold burgers which were incomplete! Onion rings were excellent tho! But otherwise shocking experience for £50. read more

When my friends and I found out about all the burger places in Glasgow, we have made it our mission to try them all. And this one is one of the best so far. Not only they have an amazing variety of burgers, the restaurant has a different payment method Perfect for groups that want to pay separately. And I loved the atmosphere and decor of the place. read more

Gourmet Burger Kitchen - Satay Chicken Burger - Burgers Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Nice burger! Chicken was cooked well, not too dry. Sweet potato fries with baconaise are absolutely heavenly. Yum. read more

I went here last week for a friends birthday. We were given a long table and told to go up and order, which was fine. However, it meant that all our food came at completely different times so there ended up being a few people still waiting for food whilst everyone else had finished. AND when the food finally came it was wrong... The service wasn't that great, but the food was okay. I got chicken skewers and sweet potato fries so can't comment on the burgers, but from my friends faces I don't think they enjoyed it very much. Won't be coming back here any time soon. read more

Falafel "burger" (lol!) was ok, but not a good range of toppings/ relish to go with it if you don't want any yoghurt, mayo or cheese, which was disappointing, as some flavours would probably make it extra special (harrisa, mint, to name a few). Fun fact: so.. you get free peanuts to snack on while your burger is being made *and* quite large salt shaker with your fries *and* food is spicy, so your mouth goes dry and, by that time, a nice waitress would casually walk by and ask if everything's ok and would you happen to want a drink? which I happen to not want in this type of places, unless a part of a meal-deal. I can drink my ribena on the bus, thank you! read more

Ate here for a quick dinner after an event nearby. Service was good and quick and burgers were delicious. I had the Don, definitely recommended I much preferred this to both BMBs nearby in all ways. Definitely need a return visit soon. read more

Was really disappointed. The menu looked interesting and the decor seemed clean and modern. The order system was a bit silly and the food was just sad. My bean burger was flavorless and fell apart in seconds. The "skinny" fries were so skinny I felt like I was eating nothing. The fizz drink was just sweet water. Little flavor or carbonation. read more

If you want the best burger please visit this place and give it a try!!! If you like it you will go again n again!!!

the burger is very good. Recommend "Wellington" and the skinny fries just looks good but not that tasty.

Ok more burgers, right next to five guys too. And more free peanuts too. God knows why. Are they trying to singlehandedly wipe out the peanut allergy gene? The location is pretty big, it's a busy atmosphere, with loads of staff marching around, and aimed more for a sit down and stuff your face approach. The menu has a lot to offer, and it's a tad on the expensive side. I ordered one of the slightly elaborate burgers, fries and dips, and a peanut butter milkshake. All good, except for the over half an hour wait. the milkshake was lovely, and begrudgingly despite the wait, so was the food. After the food was eventually served we were pestered 5 times for plates to be removed, I prefer to be left to eat without constant interruption. Overall, I was happily stuffed, a bit on the expensive side, and overbearing waiting staff more interested in turning around the tables than the comfort of customers, but I guess that will improve. read more

Overall, I'd say it was average. Once seated, we were told to order all drinks and food at the till to the side of the door. Fair enough, but it is not the most efficient way of doing things. We had to wait for ages to get to the front of the queue and we had to queue up twice as we wanted a drink to enjoy while perusing the menu. It's not a very relaxed experience to begin with anyway. And the service was very slow. We had to wait around 25 minutes to get a beer. The beers are mostly 330mls and very over-priced! I would recommend sharing a bottle of wine instead as more cost-effective and you don't have to go through the frustrating experience of queuing up again while your food gets cold to order another drink.The burger was forgettable - tasty at the time, but I wouldn't rush back. I had the Blazing Sombrero - it wasn't that spicy although I loved that they put tortilla chips in it. I ordered the skinny fries as a side which i regretted as they were ridiculously skinny (verging on tobacco style) with barely any potato and they got cold very quickly. Go for the chunky ones! We also used the "2 burgers for £10 voucher" here: http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/gbkinfo.com Overall good night for my brother's birthday, but wouldn't rush back to restaurant. There are better burger restaurants in Glasgow. read more

Really tasty burgers but I am in love with their salted caramel milkshake. The atmosphere has always been nice once seated but it can be a bit awkward and cramped by the door when you're waiting because there isn't much space to sit around and wait. The staff are lovely and helpful. read more