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Yep - really really really like this place, they just do it so well! Usually the best places in life are worth going off the beaten track for and this little gem is hidden under some railway arches near a train station. Think "I might get stabbed down here, but it'll be worth it for the awesome prize" The 'awesome prize' is a fairly concise but fantastic burger and fries menu with great beers from Siren and tasty pop (Root beer for me!) I had the doughnut burger with bacon and cheese, very nice, very unhealthy but oh so good to taste! The crazy fries I had (can't remember the name, they were just the ones with everything on) were fantastic too - loved the kick. Overall £15 each for burger, fries, drink and a tip - well worth it too as all the staff were super friendly. Oh yeah - great tunes too!
Having tried the Original Patty Men's burgers at Digbeth Dining Club, I was very excited to finally visit their new permanent location! The location is a bit confusing and off the beaten path for folks who may not be familiar with Birmingham geography (tucked in a railway arch on a street with not much else to speak of). If arriving on foot, the area might feel a tad sketchy for someone navigating alone at night. But the space is really awesome! Anyway, onto the important part... as other reviews make clear, the burgers are really amazing. The Original Patty Men knocked it out of the park by making the juiciest, most scrumptious burgers in Brum. They don't skimp out on the buns either... the bun (not the doughnut one, sorry) I had was moist and fluffy-- I find a lot of burger places think of buns as an afterthought... not here! OPM's spiced fries topped with slaw are really good as well ...honestly, my only real complaint is that when my food was gone, I was still hungry for more! The kind-of-cons: On a Friday night, the place was rammed and it didn't feel like they had enough staff (I think there were only 2 people working the tables, and one was also working the bar). On the plus side, the staff were INCREDIBLY friendly, and even though it was crowded, once our order was taken the kitchen cranked those burgers out in a very respectable amount of time! For a stripped-down burger joint it *is* a tad pricey compared to other similar places, but I'm happy to shell out the few extra pounds because those burgers are just so damn good! A must-visit for any burger lover in Birmingham!
Seth S. and I finally made it to OPM to try the burgers. After sampling almost all of the loved burgers in Birmingham, I can happily say OPM make my favorite burger. We went while 2 festivals were going on in the area, so there was a bit of a queue. I didn't love standing outside for 20 minutes, but the food is worth it. People after us chose to crowd inside and made it hard for people to leave - so don't be a jerk - if there's a queue keep it orderly mmk. Whoever decorated OPM needs to come to my house. The cow Mary with her little burger heart kills me (in a good way). I think I've shown my picture of it to 10 people so far this week. OPM is hipster goodness to the core - sheet metal, Edison lights, folding chairs, wood building materials, jungle tag art, and cool beats sum up the vibes. We were seated at the bar top. I like the stools - not too hard and comfortable enough that I didn't consciously think about being on a stool the whole time. Our servers were both super friendly and the food came out pretty fast. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger, spiced fries, and a slice of chocolate oreo layer cake. I asked for the cake to come out first because life's short and you should eat dessert first. This is not the area where OPM shine. It was a box cake mix and came from the freezer. Pretty average. BUT the burgers. Oh my the burgers. That delightful burger took me back to my childhood. The meat is fresh, perfectly balanced, seasoned, and cooked on a grill-top. The toppings were masterfully executed and the buns are buttery, fluffy brioche, also grilled for maximum flavor. The spiced fries taste like you're licking the state of Louisiana. Deeeelicious y'all. The spice definitely creeps up on you. It's got a nice warm kick. I'd highly recommend OPM. It's nestled on the other side of the train underpass from Selfridges - just down from Moor Street Station. It's unassuming and a little hard to find from the outside. Go ahead. Knock three times on the super secret black door, you'll be glad you did.
Original Patty Men have been supplying Birmingham's street food scene with awesome burgers for some time, including their famous krispy kreme burger. I've somehow managed to miss them and so tonight was my first OPM experience. Birmingham has been lacking a restaurant where you can get filthy street food burgers. You can get some great burgers from the pubs and there's plenty of chains. But there hasn't been anywhere to get an oozy, dirty street food style burger before now. Luckily for us, OPM have opened a little restaurant under a railway arch behind Moor St station. It's not the most pleasant area at the moment, it's quite dark and grim. This could have lost it a star but realistically someone has to be the first to set up in an area. I like the idea of the railway arches being used more. The place itself is fashionably stripped back, which suits the location. There's lots of tables and seats so it will be able to seat a fair few people. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and offered a table by our friendly waiter. He was great throughout the whole evening, really relaxed and able to chat about the drinks and food. You wouldn't have known they have only been open two days. The drinks menu is beer heavy as they have partnered with Siren brewery. There's lots of interesting bottles, cans and draft to try as well as a few soft drinks, wines and spirits. I had a very interesting sour peach beer. Food itself was perfect. I went for a classic bacon cheeseburger. Oozy and meaty with pickles and mustard to sharpen things up. The bun was great too, not too heavy. I had mine with plain skin on fries but you can also have them with spice powder or topped with coleslaw etc. I tried a bit of the krispy kreme burger too and it tasted like what dreams are !made of. So having that next time! We all shared a kit kat brownie to finish and this was lovely too. Highly recommend finding this place- it's 2 minutes from the bullring and so worth it. Three drinks, burgers and fries plus a brownie came to £50.
Original Patty Men (@OriginalPattyM) have been a feature on the street food scene for a few years, garnering a reputation for some of the best burgers in the country. Now they've partnered with Siren Craft Brewery to open a permanent site in a railway viaduct arch behind Moor Street Station. The menu is simple. 5 different burgers, 4 made with their signature aged beef patties, 1 for vegetarians. 3 varieties of handcut fries. Beans and slaw. Fans will be glad to see the infamous Big Verns Krispy Ring, a bacon cheeseburger in a doughnut, is present and I can confirm it is as exceptionally good as ever. I also had some spiced fries which were also excellent. The burgers range from £6 to £7.50, and the fries from £2.50 to £3.50. (the vegetarian burger comes in a yoghurt buttermilk bun and the beans are meaty, so any non-carnivores in your party might prefer the nearby Warehouse Cafe) Siren Craft have a couple of beers on keg, Liquid Mistress and Soundwave IPA when I visited. There's also a small but excellent selection of craft beers in cans and bottles. My Beavertown Gamma Ray and Soundwave IPA were both great beers. Wine, spirits and soft drinks round out the beverages. It's a small place, I think less than 40 covers, and i'm sure it's going to be popular. It was busy when I visited at about 8.30 on a Thursday evening, but the service was fantastic. The opening times are 11.30am to 11pm Thursday to Saturday, and 11.30am to 10pm Sunday, closed on Monday to Wednesday. Birmingham has become overrun with mediocre burger restaurants charging inflated prices for overcooked, underseasoned burgers in stale buns. O.P.M. is the real deal. You will not find a better burger in Birmingham, and the pricing is very competitive. Shaw's Passage might not be the most glamorous location, and the decor is on the basic side, but the welcome is warm and the food and beer exceptional. In short, go.
I was massively looking forward to trying out Original Patty Men's new restaurant and I was not disappointed. Hidden away behind Moor Street Station this place is a real find. I actually took my Mom here the other day and in true motherly fashion she could not decide what she wanted to eat so I did the order for us. I ordered two of the bacon cheese burgers, a side of spiced fries, a jalapeno slaw and the bbq beans with bacon. Everything was amazing but the starts for me as expected was the burger, it was juicy and perfectly cooked topped with a bit of salad a great sauces. I would recommend the slaw here also as it is rustic and fresh just giving your meal that bit of crunch. The Original Patty Men stall at Digbeth Dining was always a solid choice when it was there so I am so happy to see this place open up and be received so well by the Birmingham community. I can't recommend it enough. When you are next in town and looking for a filthy burger get down here and get one of the very best in Brum.
I finally made it to OPM this week and I absolutely loved it. It was Saturday night and we were out for my boyfriend's birthday. We were pre-warned by friends that a large group might not get in on a Saturday evening. However, we got lucky. About ten of us crammed in around one of the outside benches and had a great time. The menu isn't huge but it doesn't need to be. I chose the Big Verns Krispy Ring (an old favourite) and found that my memory just didn't do it justice. The mix of flavours in this burger work perfectly together, and the OPM patty is cooked to perfection. The only problem was that I wanted another one immediately! I also shared some spicy fries and ODB fries. The ODB fries come triple cooked and loaded with spice mix, jalepeno slaw, mayo and onion. They go perfectly with the burgers. There was a fairly large drinks selection. I chose wine but many of our group chose from the craft beer specials list and everyone had good things to say The interior of the restaurant is simply and modern, although the tables seat a maximum of six people. If you are in a group there are two large benches outside. It is under cover so you should be fine even if it is wet.
The first time I head about OPM was way back at the digbeth dining club. When they were flipping burgers outta vans. Since then they have managed to get a unit under and arch just behind Selfridge's carpark. Yes its off the beaten track but then sometimes those little good places usually are. The front of the place has a huge glass façade but no signage and you can't use the main door you have to use the side door. Be care full when you open the door though they have a steep flight of stairs going down as you walk in. So they have about 25/30 covers in the restaurant so its fairly small you can eat in or take out. They have about 3/4 burgers including specials with fries, special sides, coleslaw and lots of drinks on offer too. Its a very simple menu but it works well for what it is. When the food came the portions seem small on such a big tray that it was served on. But having said that I was full after eating my krispy kreme doughnut burger with bacon and cheese and OPM dirty fries were good too good portion size in the chips. Both tasted great the sweetness from the doughnut and the fat/ meatiness from burger complimented each other very well. It was about £12 each for a burger fries and a soft drink each which isn't too bad at all. Will come back again soon.. Hope they add something new to the menu next time..
Located a short 5 min walk from moor street station, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Brum city life. It's not often that you swipe on yelp and see so many full 5 star ratings at once, so I had to try this place out and decide myself. Well, the verdict I agree with everyone... YES this place is awesome, the menu is small but mate they do it so freaking well. The décor is what I like to call 'Hipster chic'!! . The fries are fried to perfection topped off with Siracha !! The burger is full or flavor and tasty goodness We chose -The special sprinkled with crunchy pork scaratchings -Bacon cheese With a fresh can of Cream soda, yum but I was a little sad that they didn't serve tea #heartbroken but none the less Well done OPM, after a run to work off that yummy burger I'll be back Have a good day everyone, thanks a bunch for reading
This was my first time visiting original patty men after recommendations by friends that have visited previously, my overall experience has been 100%. The service provided was of top standard, spoken through the menu with the waitress (Eva) in which she offered her specials on the menu too! She also told us about herself about to start the Stoptober campaign to raise money for charity! The food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering which is a good thing if you just want something quick and easy (message me) ;) - myself and my daddy ordered the two specials which we split, having the thigh chicken burger and the spicy beef burger sided with a portion of naked fries and ODB fries! The food was pleasant to taste but I am more favourable of the spiced beef burger! I will definitely come back to visit, I recommend this place for anyone that wants a different experience on dining, a place that's local to the city centre with lovely staff! It's definitely a 5 stars from me.
I've been a fan of the OPM food truck at digbeth dining club for a couple years now, so I've been looking forward to trying their restaurant since I heard they started it up. First off, the food was excellent as always. I got the glazed doughnut burger, which is the best worst thing you will ever eat. It's not healthy for you in any way, but it's something you have to eat at least once. Essentially, this is a bacon cheeseburger but the bun is a sliced and inverted glazed krispy kreme doughnut. It's a fantastic combination of sweet, savory, and salty and I highly recommend it. They also sell a root beer, which I don't get to drink often in the UK, which complimented the food nicely (especially if you don't want an alcoholic beverage). The only downside to the food was that the burger itself was smaller than I expected considering that it cost 7 GBP. It cost the same price as the standard bacon cheeseburger, so I don't think the price is due to the cost of the doughnut. That being said, my wife's burger patty (she got the standard bacon cheeseburger) was bigger than mine so it may have just been the luck of the draw that I got a relatively smaller burger. Also, the restaurant itself is a little hard to find. It's nestled under a bridge in Digbeth around the corner from the back of Selfridges at the bullring. That being said, I had a great time at OPM and plan on going back! I recommend that you check it out.
Shit son. I can't even. Like totally. Srsly? OMfingG. Burgers. This place is painfully cool, painfully delicious and painfully not nearer to my house. Best burgers in Britain. Give these guys the $10,000. They even served me my burgs after closing times. That, my friends, is customer service.
Finally got round to trying OPM and was not disappointed. Bacon cheeseburger with ODB fries was superb. You get a pile of toppings on the ODB fries which was well worth the extra charge. Tried one of the regular Siren craft ales on draught which was excellent albeit quite expensive at £4 for two thirds of a pint. Top notch service as well and good music. Will definitely be back, highly recommended.
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Great little burger joint in a quirky location under the aches of Moor Street station. Simple decor, small menu, but bags of personality and flavour! You must go here! Doesn't need much more description-see the queue, join the queue!!! read more
Yep - really really really like this place, they just do it so well! Usually the best places in life are worth going off the beaten track for and this little gem is hidden under some railway arches near a train station. Think "I might get stabbed down here, but it'll be worth it for the awesome prize" The 'awesome prize' is a fairly concise but fantastic burger and fries menu with great beers from Siren and tasty pop (Root beer for me!) I had the doughnut burger with bacon and cheese, very nice, very unhealthy but oh so good to taste! The crazy fries I had (can't remember the name, they were just the ones with everything on) were fantastic too - loved the kick. Overall £15 each for burger, fries, drink and a tip - well worth it too as all the staff were super friendly. Oh yeah - great tunes too! read more
10 years ago
Having tried the Original Patty Men's burgers at Digbeth Dining Club, I was very excited to finally visit their new permanent location! The location is a bit confusing and off the beaten path for folks who may not be familiar with Birmingham geography (tucked in a railway arch on a street with not much else to speak of). If arriving on foot, the area might feel a tad sketchy for someone navigating alone at night. But the space is really awesome! Anyway, onto the important part... as other reviews make clear, the burgers are really amazing. The Original Patty Men knocked it out of the park by making the juiciest, most scrumptious burgers in Brum. They don't skimp out on the buns either... the bun (not the doughnut one, sorry) I had was moist and fluffy-- I find a lot of burger places think of buns as an afterthought... not here! OPM's spiced fries topped with slaw are really good as well ...honestly, my only real complaint is that when my food was gone, I was still hungry for more! The kind-of-cons: On a Friday night, the place was rammed and it didn't feel like they had enough staff (I think there were only 2 people working the tables, and one was also working the bar). On the plus side, the staff were INCREDIBLY friendly, and even though it was crowded, once our order was taken the kitchen cranked those burgers out in a very respectable amount of time! For a stripped-down burger joint it *is* a tad pricey compared to other similar places, but I'm happy to shell out the few extra pounds because those burgers are just so damn good! A must-visit for any burger lover in Birmingham! read more
10 years ago
Seth S. and I finally made it to OPM to try the burgers. After sampling almost all of the loved burgers in Birmingham, I can happily say OPM make my favorite burger. We went while 2 festivals were going on in the area, so there was a bit of a queue. I didn't love standing outside for 20 minutes, but the food is worth it. People after us chose to crowd inside and made it hard for people to leave - so don't be a jerk - if there's a queue keep it orderly mmk. Whoever decorated OPM needs to come to my house. The cow Mary with her little burger heart kills me (in a good way). I think I've shown my picture of it to 10 people so far this week. OPM is hipster goodness to the core - sheet metal, Edison lights, folding chairs, wood building materials, jungle tag art, and cool beats sum up the vibes. We were seated at the bar top. I like the stools - not too hard and comfortable enough that I didn't consciously think about being on a stool the whole time. Our servers were both super friendly and the food came out pretty fast. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger, spiced fries, and a slice of chocolate oreo layer cake. I asked for the cake to come out first because life's short and you should eat dessert first. This is not the area where OPM shine. It was a box cake mix and came from the freezer. Pretty average. BUT the burgers. Oh my the burgers. That delightful burger took me back to my childhood. The meat is fresh, perfectly balanced, seasoned, and cooked on a grill-top. The toppings were masterfully executed and the buns are buttery, fluffy brioche, also grilled for maximum flavor. The spiced fries taste like you're licking the state of Louisiana. Deeeelicious y'all. The spice definitely creeps up on you. It's got a nice warm kick. I'd highly recommend OPM. It's nestled on the other side of the train underpass from Selfridges - just down from Moor Street Station. It's unassuming and a little hard to find from the outside. Go ahead. Knock three times on the super secret black door, you'll be glad you did. read more
Original Patty Men have been supplying Birmingham's street food scene with awesome burgers for some time, including their famous krispy kreme burger. I've somehow managed to miss them and so tonight was my first OPM experience. Birmingham has been lacking a restaurant where you can get filthy street food burgers. You can get some great burgers from the pubs and there's plenty of chains. But there hasn't been anywhere to get an oozy, dirty street food style burger before now. Luckily for us, OPM have opened a little restaurant under a railway arch behind Moor St station. It's not the most pleasant area at the moment, it's quite dark and grim. This could have lost it a star but realistically someone has to be the first to set up in an area. I like the idea of the railway arches being used more. The place itself is fashionably stripped back, which suits the location. There's lots of tables and seats so it will be able to seat a fair few people. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and offered a table by our friendly waiter. He was great throughout the whole evening, really relaxed and able to chat about the drinks and food. You wouldn't have known they have only been open two days. The drinks menu is beer heavy as they have partnered with Siren brewery. There's lots of interesting bottles, cans and draft to try as well as a few soft drinks, wines and spirits. I had a very interesting sour peach beer. Food itself was perfect. I went for a classic bacon cheeseburger. Oozy and meaty with pickles and mustard to sharpen things up. The bun was great too, not too heavy. I had mine with plain skin on fries but you can also have them with spice powder or topped with coleslaw etc. I tried a bit of the krispy kreme burger too and it tasted like what dreams are !made of. So having that next time! We all shared a kit kat brownie to finish and this was lovely too. Highly recommend finding this place- it's 2 minutes from the bullring and so worth it. Three drinks, burgers and fries plus a brownie came to £50. read more
10 years ago
Original Patty Men (@OriginalPattyM) have been a feature on the street food scene for a few years, garnering a reputation for some of the best burgers in the country. Now they've partnered with Siren Craft Brewery to open a permanent site in a railway viaduct arch behind Moor Street Station. The menu is simple. 5 different burgers, 4 made with their signature aged beef patties, 1 for vegetarians. 3 varieties of handcut fries. Beans and slaw. Fans will be glad to see the infamous Big Verns Krispy Ring, a bacon cheeseburger in a doughnut, is present and I can confirm it is as exceptionally good as ever. I also had some spiced fries which were also excellent. The burgers range from £6 to £7.50, and the fries from £2.50 to £3.50. (the vegetarian burger comes in a yoghurt buttermilk bun and the beans are meaty, so any non-carnivores in your party might prefer the nearby Warehouse Cafe) Siren Craft have a couple of beers on keg, Liquid Mistress and Soundwave IPA when I visited. There's also a small but excellent selection of craft beers in cans and bottles. My Beavertown Gamma Ray and Soundwave IPA were both great beers. Wine, spirits and soft drinks round out the beverages. It's a small place, I think less than 40 covers, and i'm sure it's going to be popular. It was busy when I visited at about 8.30 on a Thursday evening, but the service was fantastic. The opening times are 11.30am to 11pm Thursday to Saturday, and 11.30am to 10pm Sunday, closed on Monday to Wednesday. Birmingham has become overrun with mediocre burger restaurants charging inflated prices for overcooked, underseasoned burgers in stale buns. O.P.M. is the real deal. You will not find a better burger in Birmingham, and the pricing is very competitive. Shaw's Passage might not be the most glamorous location, and the decor is on the basic side, but the welcome is warm and the food and beer exceptional. In short, go. read more
I was massively looking forward to trying out Original Patty Men's new restaurant and I was not disappointed. Hidden away behind Moor Street Station this place is a real find. I actually took my Mom here the other day and in true motherly fashion she could not decide what she wanted to eat so I did the order for us. I ordered two of the bacon cheese burgers, a side of spiced fries, a jalapeno slaw and the bbq beans with bacon. Everything was amazing but the starts for me as expected was the burger, it was juicy and perfectly cooked topped with a bit of salad a great sauces. I would recommend the slaw here also as it is rustic and fresh just giving your meal that bit of crunch. The Original Patty Men stall at Digbeth Dining was always a solid choice when it was there so I am so happy to see this place open up and be received so well by the Birmingham community. I can't recommend it enough. When you are next in town and looking for a filthy burger get down here and get one of the very best in Brum. read more
10 years ago
I finally made it to OPM this week and I absolutely loved it. It was Saturday night and we were out for my boyfriend's birthday. We were pre-warned by friends that a large group might not get in on a Saturday evening. However, we got lucky. About ten of us crammed in around one of the outside benches and had a great time. The menu isn't huge but it doesn't need to be. I chose the Big Verns Krispy Ring (an old favourite) and found that my memory just didn't do it justice. The mix of flavours in this burger work perfectly together, and the OPM patty is cooked to perfection. The only problem was that I wanted another one immediately! I also shared some spicy fries and ODB fries. The ODB fries come triple cooked and loaded with spice mix, jalepeno slaw, mayo and onion. They go perfectly with the burgers. There was a fairly large drinks selection. I chose wine but many of our group chose from the craft beer specials list and everyone had good things to say The interior of the restaurant is simply and modern, although the tables seat a maximum of six people. If you are in a group there are two large benches outside. It is under cover so you should be fine even if it is wet. read more
The first time I head about OPM was way back at the digbeth dining club. When they were flipping burgers outta vans. Since then they have managed to get a unit under and arch just behind Selfridge's carpark. Yes its off the beaten track but then sometimes those little good places usually are. The front of the place has a huge glass façade but no signage and you can't use the main door you have to use the side door. Be care full when you open the door though they have a steep flight of stairs going down as you walk in. So they have about 25/30 covers in the restaurant so its fairly small you can eat in or take out. They have about 3/4 burgers including specials with fries, special sides, coleslaw and lots of drinks on offer too. Its a very simple menu but it works well for what it is. When the food came the portions seem small on such a big tray that it was served on. But having said that I was full after eating my krispy kreme doughnut burger with bacon and cheese and OPM dirty fries were good too good portion size in the chips. Both tasted great the sweetness from the doughnut and the fat/ meatiness from burger complimented each other very well. It was about £12 each for a burger fries and a soft drink each which isn't too bad at all. Will come back again soon.. Hope they add something new to the menu next time.. read more
Located a short 5 min walk from moor street station, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Brum city life. It's not often that you swipe on yelp and see so many full 5 star ratings at once, so I had to try this place out and decide myself. Well, the verdict I agree with everyone... YES this place is awesome, the menu is small but mate they do it so freaking well. The décor is what I like to call 'Hipster chic'!! . The fries are fried to perfection topped off with Siracha !! The burger is full or flavor and tasty goodness We chose -The special sprinkled with crunchy pork scaratchings -Bacon cheese With a fresh can of Cream soda, yum but I was a little sad that they didn't serve tea #heartbroken but none the less Well done OPM, after a run to work off that yummy burger I'll be back Have a good day everyone, thanks a bunch for reading read more
10 years ago
This was my first time visiting original patty men after recommendations by friends that have visited previously, my overall experience has been 100%. The service provided was of top standard, spoken through the menu with the waitress (Eva) in which she offered her specials on the menu too! She also told us about herself about to start the Stoptober campaign to raise money for charity! The food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering which is a good thing if you just want something quick and easy (message me) ;) - myself and my daddy ordered the two specials which we split, having the thigh chicken burger and the spicy beef burger sided with a portion of naked fries and ODB fries! The food was pleasant to taste but I am more favourable of the spiced beef burger! I will definitely come back to visit, I recommend this place for anyone that wants a different experience on dining, a place that's local to the city centre with lovely staff! It's definitely a 5 stars from me. read more
10 years ago
I've been a fan of the OPM food truck at digbeth dining club for a couple years now, so I've been looking forward to trying their restaurant since I heard they started it up. First off, the food was excellent as always. I got the glazed doughnut burger, which is the best worst thing you will ever eat. It's not healthy for you in any way, but it's something you have to eat at least once. Essentially, this is a bacon cheeseburger but the bun is a sliced and inverted glazed krispy kreme doughnut. It's a fantastic combination of sweet, savory, and salty and I highly recommend it. They also sell a root beer, which I don't get to drink often in the UK, which complimented the food nicely (especially if you don't want an alcoholic beverage). The only downside to the food was that the burger itself was smaller than I expected considering that it cost 7 GBP. It cost the same price as the standard bacon cheeseburger, so I don't think the price is due to the cost of the doughnut. That being said, my wife's burger patty (she got the standard bacon cheeseburger) was bigger than mine so it may have just been the luck of the draw that I got a relatively smaller burger. Also, the restaurant itself is a little hard to find. It's nestled under a bridge in Digbeth around the corner from the back of Selfridges at the bullring. That being said, I had a great time at OPM and plan on going back! I recommend that you check it out. read more
Shit son. I can't even. Like totally. Srsly? OMfingG. Burgers. This place is painfully cool, painfully delicious and painfully not nearer to my house. Best burgers in Britain. Give these guys the $10,000. They even served me my burgs after closing times. That, my friends, is customer service. read more
Finally got round to trying OPM and was not disappointed. Bacon cheeseburger with ODB fries was superb. You get a pile of toppings on the ODB fries which was well worth the extra charge. Tried one of the regular Siren craft ales on draught which was excellent albeit quite expensive at £4 for two thirds of a pint. Top notch service as well and good music. Will definitely be back, highly recommended. read more
The food here is burgers and burgers, with some tasty dirty fries, so it's a good job they are great burgers. They have managed to keep that street food magic and put it into a railway arch where you can sit down and enjoy it properly. The place itself is pretty nice, it has a rough and ready approach that goes well with the street food vibe although the route there isn't the nicest but it is close to the bullring. The selection isn't massive (but everything on offer is perfect), classic, bacon, doughnut...yes that is a ring doughnut instead of a bun and it is filthy and wrong but oh so good! If you are in the mood for a good burger your meaty cravings will be fulfilled (and at a really good price) read more
Oirignal Patty Men have been well known on Birmingham's street food scene for a few years now, regularly drawing large queues with their innovative burger concoctions. Now they've opened up a brand new restaurant in the arches next to Moor St. Station. The venue looks great, the whole restaurant enclosed in one of the arches beneath the railway. The decor is fresh and minimal, with stark woodwork features and an open kitchen. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. The menu is refreshingly simple. You can choose from several burgers (mostly meaty, but with a tasty-sounding mushroom veggie option) and fries with different toppings. For me it's gotta be the Krispy Ring - a patty slumbering between two halves of a glazed krispy kreme ring doughnut with cheese and maple bacon. Filthy but delicious, just how I like it. The spiced fries have a nice kick to them and make for a great side. As for drinks, you can choose from several craft beers, soft drinks, spirits, the usual. Tasty! read more
If I'm honest I was a little dubious when my boyfriend took me to OPM in digbeth. The venue itself was small and there was a bit of a queue when we got there. Is the queue worth it I told myself? Why didn't we just go to mcdonalds? Clearly i was my hangry brain talking as we were seated within 5 minutes and talked through the food and drinks menu by a friendly original patty man. We chose their special burger which happened to be a chilli burger and fries with slaw to share. I can safely say it was definitely worth the wait, the buns were soft and fluffy and the burgers actually tasted beefy (who knew that was a thing). I probably would choose the original burger next time but even with it being a little bit too spicy it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. It was so good I'm planning my next visit already! read more
The original Patty men (OPM) started out as a food truck venture that made appearances at such events as digbeth dining club. It was hugely popular back then and is hugely popular now. Finding this store is a lot more complicated then it sounds. It's only a couple of minutes away from the side entrance of Selfridges/bullring near moor st station. The store is rather cleverly built into one of the arches under the bridge similar to peel and stone. The entrance isn't always too obvious to first time visitors as it is located around the side of the store. When inside you will notice it always has a buzzing atmosphere as well as fantastic decor and artwork on the walls. Rustic tables and chairs and a alternative soundtrack add to the theme. Being a vegetarian Iv never tried any of their actual burgers but what I have tried is their 'magic mushroom burger' which has me going back again and again. The brioche bun couples well with the various textures of crispy onions and the sweet tangy sauce is fantastic! They do offer a doughnut instead of a bun if you want a slightly more sweet take on things. The sides are great with variations on triple fried fries. Iv tried the spicy chilli fries which were a perfect side for the burger as well as their slaw fries which again was great! If burgers are your thing I would highly recommend visiting the original patty men. The vegetation 'magic mushroom' burger has me believing the hype! read more
I first heard of OPM at digbeth dining club but never got round to sampling a burger as they had sold out on the couple of occasions I was there. So I was happy to find out they had opened a permanent premises. Not only that but also teaming up with siren and offering a range of local craft beer. Since opening I have been twice. Sampling the cheese and bacon burger and a special which had smoked tomato sauce and pickled red onion. Both were amazing and I think the patty is second to none in Brum. The fries are tasty and I like the special fries that come topped with a simple slaw. The beer selection is varied and the funky designed soft drinks are a nice touch. Lastly they have friendly and knowledgeable staff and a warm atmosphere. I know I'll be back for more. Next up is the doughnut burger!! read more
10 years ago
Under the arches by Moor Street station, this has been on our list of 'must go' since it opened. And it didn't disappoint. A simple menu, but not in a bad way. A cheeseburger with or without bacon (option to put that on a doughnut not taken up!) Plus a veggie option. Sides are fries, beans and slaw. Watch out for the regular specials. A collaboration with Siren and Magic Rock breweries means their ale selection certainly appealed to me! If they did cheesy fries, this would be my fave place...ever!! ;-) read more
I first tried the burgers from OPM's stall at Digbeth Dining Club, I ended up queueing for about an hour for one of their 'Biggie' burgers but it was well worth it! I was taken to their restaurant as a birthday treat by some friends and can report that their food is still as good now they have a permanent home. They have extended their offering slightly to include a range of fries and a decent selection of beers. I tried the now legendary Big Vern's Krispy Ring and some ODB fries, both were incredibly tasty and perfectly cooked. I also tried a passion fruit beer which was delicious. I'm really looking forward to my next visit and hope the OPM's success continues. read more
7 years ago
Best burger in Brum goes to Original Patty Men. The OPM guys have come a long way, from the burger van to a now a permanent shop. I've had this place bookmarked for quite a while. When I got the chance to visit, the guys did not disappoint me. I roamed the back streets of Moor Street station in search of burger heaven. I did have a little trouble finding the location. The mysterious queue led me right to the entrance . You can't book in advance, so if it's busy expect to be waiting a good 15 minutes for a table. It's quite tiny inside. Don't be discouraged by the wait. It is worth it. The menu is very simple - burger, burger or veggie burger. My burger of choice was the bacon cheeseburger. I upgraded to a double because I'm a glutton for good food. Because I came to really indulge I also ordered some OPM fries and a cream soda (what a nice surprise). I love pickles, and lucky for me the friendly server had no problem ordering me extra pickles (and at no extra cost). The food took a little while to come out, but it's cooked up fresh to order, not sitting under hot lamps like other burger joints. The food was piping hot and tasted as good as the pictures show. The burger was cooked to perfection and still juicy. It was loaded with cheese just the way I like it. The bacon was thick and had a hint of sweetness due to the maple. The fries had a little bit of a kick with the added spices and toppings. They were perfect for eating with a fork! They also have a few dessert options that change regularly. I filled myself up before I got that far. I was so happy to finally try this place. Now I completely understand all the hype, and I can't wait to go back and try the doughnut burger! read more
7 years ago
Spendid! It's the very first time that I had burger like such. I ordered double cheeze burger and it contains numerous ingredients which perfectly match the sauce. The beef is really tender! Fries with onions are also awesome! read more
Original Patty Men have cultured an almost legendary status in the Birmingham street food scene. Now, they've evolved from their food truck, settling down with a brick and mortar restaurant in Digbeth. OPM is located in an arch under a rail viaduct, fronting shaw's passage. Brittany A. and I recently stopped by for our first meal at their restaurant location. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, there was a fifteen person line out the door. A single logo sign out front and two electric ketchup and mustard bottles above the door are all the advertisement you'll find announcing that you have arrived. Once you get in the door, you'll notice that their street roots have translated to the interior decor. The whole business fits on one side of a railway arch, so space is utilised efficiently. The kitchen is not as tiny as a galley kitchen, but it's still small by most objective means. Any space available outside of the kitchen and bar/register is used for seating a fair number of guests (about 30ish), with tables, benches, and stool seating utilised. A DYI aesthetic abounds, with plywood, metal sheets, industrial lights, and fold up chairs the norm. The menu is streamlined with four burgers, three types of fries, two sides, and a rotating list of desserts. The award-winning signature burgers use locally sourced meat with a blend of 30% fat content to ensure juiciness and flavour. Their light brioche buns are custom made by a local baker. Fortunately for vegetarians, there is a vegetable based burger to chow down on. For my meal, I ordered the 'magic shroom burger' and a side of OPM spiced fries. The burger uses a shredded portobello mushroom that is smothered in bbq sauce and mixed with kale slaw. When opening up your burger, it's a very messy presentation (as it should be), signaling that this is one meal that will need a pile of napkins to get through. The flavours of the mix are quite good, however I feel that in mincing up the portobello, some of the taste and texture is lost with the sauce and slaw. The burger would probably be better off with a solid portobello cap, known for it's almost steak-like quality among vegetarians. The fries are excellent on all accounts, cut like mini chips instead of pommes frites and cooked to golden perfection. The spice mix used on the spice fries had me hooked on the first bite, and could lure me back just for an order of fries. Brittany and I split a slice of oreo layer cake for dessert. I'm not sure of who sources the cakes, but it seemed to use a fairly standard box mix. The cake was a bit dry, but still tasty, but not a great value at £4.50. OPM have teamed up with Reading based Siren Craft Brew for their beverage options. A pint of their red ale or IPA on draft can be had for as little as £4. Some of the special rotating beers can push upwards of £10, but overall the beers are very affordable for city centre. Wines, liquor (buffalo trace for £2.75), and colas are also available. Service at Original Patty Men was great, with several staff members (and one of the owners) checking in on us throughout our visit and refilling our water glasses. The overall bill for the two of us topped out at £23.50 for a bacon cheese burger, mushroom burger, two fries, and a layer cake. Despite using the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, OPM has stayed affordable, especially for a city centre venue. The word has gotten out and the queues can be long, but stick with it and you'll have one of the best burger experiences in town. read more
10 years ago
Apparently this place built up its street food reputation at the Digbeth Dining Club scene but to be honest I hadn't really heard about them until a buzz on social media started about their store. The store is located under one of Birmingham's many iconic tunnels in Digbeth (Shaw's Passage)...that in itself is a sign I think that this place is going to be a pretty cool experience right?! The actual venue is quite small but I think that plays on the intimate independent dining experience. The place is not short of character and has a real urban feel with its industrial vibe with quirky bulbs, street art and plant pots. On the menu you will find a choice of 4 burgers including a vegetarian option *yay*. The veggie option (magic mushroom burger) is a slow cooked and shredded portobello mushroom coated (or drowning maybe is the right word!) in BBQ sauce and comes with a creamy kale slaw. I can't even begin to describe how INSANELY good this burger was. Hands down the BEST veggie burger in Brum! Mouth-watering deliciously amazing burger...just thinking about it I am tempted to run down for another fix right about now! Delivery service please?! Sorry back to the review...so there are sides (equally as yummy)...there are a variety of slaws and fries with toppings including the OPM spice mix. We went for one with a coriander/pesto mixture which was slightly overpowering but had a nice kick to it. Let me warn you that the burgers are messy but adds to the overall true dirty burger experience so don't be shy about just tucking in. What I love about this place is that the staff are super friendly and knowledge about the menu and what they want to achieve. They have a pretty cool ethos for sure! They are open to change as well, as one of the staff members was telling us that the veggie burger might be changing in a few months which is pretty exciting - look forward to trying it out. The clientele is a mixuture of hipsters and dudes who love burgers - makes for a fun evening of people watching for sure. Safe to say I will be a returning customer....just a question of when now (very soon I hope!) Note to self: Be prepare to wait for a while, as queues can normally go out the door...but it's worth the wait!!! read more
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