Almost Famous in Manchester

Always leave satisfied! I'd been meaning to have their 'Son of a Nutcracker' festive burger again having really enjoyed it a couple of years ago. It was as delicious as I remember. Nice thick sausage patty, delicious fried chicken and great flavours from the sauces and slaw. Couple of minor gripes though... They forgot the pickles I requested which shouldn't have been difficult to process seeing as though I only ordered the burger. And my pig in blanket topper was more like a pig out of the blanket. Having read my review of it last time I had a similar moan about the pig in blanket. These things were far from spoiling my experience but show small areas for improvement. The staff were pleasant as usual and AF remains my go-to for big burgers. Previous visit: Guaranteed delight! Nowhere better for burgers. Delicious messy food and superb service everytime. Now that I've had so many fantastic visits to their various branches I have a hard time choosing from their amazing menu! I eventually settled on the Lucky's Chicken special. Superb crispy and tasty fried chicken thigh on 2 of their lovely juicy beef patties with mac & cheese which also had great flavour. Not quite as messy as the other burgers I've had but a top tier offering as usual. To get my pulled pork fix I had the Pig & Waffle Fries. Almost a meal on their own, packed with meat and beautifully crisp fries. Definitely my go to place. I know I'll always depart with a big grin and a full stomach! Previous visit: Went in to try the Festive special menu and it was top notch. The 'Son of a Nutcracker' burger had amazing flavours from the sauces and beef patties. The fried chicken was crisp but moist inside and topped with tasty winter coleslaw. The sausage roll on top was a lovely addition too. They could've been a bit more generous with the pig in the blanket though. It was definitely a piglet! The staff were great and overall it was a brilliant visit.

Are these the best burgers in all of Manchester? I don't know, I haven't eaten all the burgers in Manchester, but having dined at Almost Famous NQ yesterday evening I can say it's very hard for me to believe that they're not! Absolutely beautiful, and the staff were awesome and looked after us well. Highly recommended!

Really great burgers and great service. But very load and noicy.

Not local, popped in for an evening meal given it was near our hotel but it was a standout experience for us. The service was spot on. We had Sufyan as our server and he didn't disappoint, going as far as to say that we could happily customise the items to our liking. Extra onions and pickles, no extra charge. Food was worth the price, the burgers were really tasty and the portion of fries were perfect for 2 to share. It was late on and quiet night but they still took the time to chat and engage with us in conversation rather than just rushing a close and going home. 100% recommend giving the place a visit! (Forgot to take a photo of the food, but the presentation was great.)

Great experience here! Unique burgers and excellent service

Great service, I’m a coeliac and they provide a good menu. The staff are well trained either gluten free and are thorough.

Wow. The best burger I've ever eaten. The loaded fries were off the scale as well. Highly recommended.

Came here on Saturday with my partner and the woman serving us was lovely and so accomodating. The food was fast for a Saturday night and tasted great. Felt really welcome, thank you

Great burger, fries are plentiful and tasty.

Great burgers, speedy service, would visit again!

A great place to eat, definitely try the bacon mayo. Burger and loaded fries were extremely satisfying, would definitely recommend

'Almost Famous' was an incredible experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was lively yet comfortable, with a fun vibe that made it easy to relax and enjoy our meal. The staff were attentive and friendly, checking in at just the right moments without being overbearing. The burgers were absolutely phenomenal! Thick, juicy patties cooked to perfection that added a burst of flavor. You could really taste the quality, and the creative combinations were simply delicious. A special shoutout to Harry, who was the absolute best. He went out of his way to make sure we felt welcome, offering great recommendations and really enhancing our experience. If you’re looking for a place that serves amazing food in a great atmosphere, 'Almost Famous' is the spot. I can't recommend it enough! We ordered the Kids in America burger, a Butter Blood Bleu burger, supersized Bacon Bacon fries, and Blasts chicken with BBQ sauce plus the biscoff snickerdoodle milkshakes.

American here. The Burger was fine but nothing life changing. The fries are terrible and the bill includes a service charge for already overpriced food.

Worst fried chicken burned. Fries were moist and oily, I liked the Mac and cheese balls.

Always great food here, great staff who are really friendly

Nice restaurant with a great atmosphere. Food was really good and the drinks menu is nice and varied. Service was great and staff were lovely.

Late night eating after a night out on the town food was excellent

So I was advised to look up Almost Famous if ever in Manchester. My son's open day at the University provided the perfect opportunity. On arrival the location was busy with a half hour wait. The front of door staff took my number and advised us a text message would be received when table free. Sure enough as we browsed local shops I received the text. We returned and were taken immediately to our table. Our friendly waitress soon took our drinks and food orders. My son opted for the Triplenom (double cheeseburger, slow cooked pork, BBQ) and me the Unabombe, unique to the restaurant (double cheeseburger, chorizo, jalapenos). We both ordered a portion of winning fries with sauces. Food arrived shortly after and omg this was amazing. Burgers were cooked perfectly, juicy, full of flavour in fact with their unique accompaniments they were the best I've ever eaten. Fries were good too but perhaps one portion would have been enough for us both (we struggled after demolishing the burgers). The food was good value and well worth it. Service included in the bill but I have no issue with this in fact I tipped additionally due to the quality of food. Five-star experience only marked the atmosphere down due to time of day, could imagine this place bouncing in the evenings. Well done AFNQ.

Booked a table online, however we arrived around 15 minutes late. Not a problem at all! The place was very busy as it was a Saturday early evening. This is a casual place, in the heart of the laidback Manchester Northern Quarter. We where served very quickly, food ordered and we didn't have to wait very long. The burgers and pimped up fries where absolutely fantastic, big portions, messy and very tasty as a good burger should be. I felt the costs was pretty reasonable for a fairly unique burger experience, I would not hesitate to book again. It was a boys afternoon at the rugby. Beer, burgers and chips. What more could you want. Well done to the AF Team that afternoon.

Good burger but I wasn't wowed. Couldn't taste any blue cheese in the blue cheese option unfortunately.

Second time coming here, food somehow managed to top the first time i came🤩Burgers are 1000/10, fries also amazing and great portion sizes😍Amazing value for money, great atmosphere wonderful staff. Will be back again asap😙

I visited Almost Famous for the first time yesterday. The food was gorgeous and staff very friendly indeed, they couldn't do enough for you.

Sat down outside, acknowledged the waitress so she saw us.... Waited a few mins so went and got our own menus. Then waited a further 10-12 mins and nothing.. Gave up.

The service and atmosphere were excellent. we were seated quickly, and we received a warm, friendly welcome. Food was good overall. The burger had a great flavor, though it was slightly soggy, and the fries were delicious. Be warned, the portions are generous—you could easily share one order of fries between two people! However, the price is the main reason I wouldn't return. For two burgers, two fries, a coke, and a house beer, the bill came to around £60. In Manchester, there are plenty of places offering great burgers for nearly half that price.

Good tasting burgers on a sunny day!!!!

Food was superb, really enjoyed it. Have to say the icing the cake was meeting will Mellor. Your staff are lovely so friendly and helpful.thankyou. son says the special he had today the birria cartel burger needs to be moved to the main menu. It was so good.

Great burgers and fries. Fairly priced. Service a little slow, but friendly nonetheless.

Really good cheeseburger, but then again I was stoned

Pretty good burger. I got the Phoenix one and it had Frazzles in it! The Mac and cheese balls were the best!

A great find- burger selection was amazing and we loved the pizza loaded fries! My daughter had the chicken - yummy!

Biria burger pretty good but a little on the bland side for a burger with such a lot going on. Pizza fries are great.

Bit overpriced for what we had really. Been to the one near Deansgate quite a while back and was much better. Staff were great though.

Food was brilliant and service was fast, nothing to complain about really.

The burgers were fine but nothing special. The pizza fries were genuinely amazing. The service was atrocious, the restaurant wasn’t busy but we had to wait while all five staff started and finished a conversation for a good five minutes before seating us. The service was moody and surly like they were really doing us a favour taking our order and bringing food. Five guys burgers are better, cheaper and the service is a lot friendlier too.

Really enjoyed the burgers here. Tasty and well made. Pleasantly surprised with how good the burgers were. We had the lunchtime deal and it was good value for money. Service was spot on too!

2 people that served us were dead friendly and not over the top. Food arrived quickly and was really good. would recommend

It was incredibly delicious! 100/5 stars!

Lovely food, Moz provided amazing service, made the .meal very special!

Ordered delivery and the food had obviously been sat in its packaging for absolutely ages before getting picked up as the chips and bread were so unbelievably soggy that they were inedible. So disappointing and unappetising.

The burger was good. I had the Liberty Island burger. Good combination of flavours, mild, and a tender chicken. Good amount of salad which is often something I miss in burgers here. It was not too greasy and the burger bun was light. The fries were dead, and this can’t be blamed on the delivery. Not much taste, not good standard. The spicy chicken wings (hot AF) were disappointed, didn’t taste good. The bacon dip was not after our licking as well. The Mac cheese balls were a tad too greasy and not much taste to them. I could eat two and the rest was wasted. Same with the fries. If the price reflected the quality I’d give three stars because the burger was good. Somehow I’m even more disappointed that this is what you had to offer on a weekday though. More flavours and quality to the food and you’ll one day be famous.

The food was very good but a little expensive. The service was excellent and the staff were so pleasant.

Best burger there is! We visited Manchester from Birmingham (for a city tour) and I really think this restaurant is worth the trip to Manchester alone. The chips were there best I've had then I tried the burger which was even better.. the service was spot on, couldn't fault any of the workers who work there.. my eldest who's quite fussy with food gave if a 10/10 👌

Beautiful place, fantastic food and incredible service. Kind, attentive, an excellent experience

We went for the bottomless brunch. Food was excellent, great service. Highly recommend!

Best burger I had while visiting the UK. Staff was also super helpful and kept a chill environment. Sam was a great server.

Great food and top service by the lovely Sam. Will be visiting again soon!!

We visited Manchester for the weekend and ended up coming here twice for the burgers. The vibe perfectly matched the quality of the food, creating a fantastic dining experience. The music added to the great atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this place!

Gorgeous food and great service

So much better than the Great Northern one. Nice atmosphere, great burgers including a lunch deal Monday to Friday worth having. Service was efficient and friendly. They are also doing discounted kids meals over the summer holidays so a good deal all round. Tried the chicken nuggets too but not massively impressed so maybe stick to burger!

I enjoyed the location and found the ambiance quite pleasant. However, the cheeseburgers were just okay. I might consider skipping this place if I’m craving for a cheeseburger.

The Burgers are really great here. Cocktails weren't so good, so I'd get something else drinks wise.

Tasty burger, excellent staff, reasonable prices

Cracking little bar / restaurant! Great food, friendly staff and a nice outdoor seating area

Great food and I'd have given more than 5 stars to the staff if it were possible.

Really great food and service was exemplary Thank you

Always a good time, great options for seating both inside and outside and a great choice of vegan, veggie and meat options. Most burgers can be made vegan or veggie upon request. Staff are incredibly friendly and the managers are always on hand to help you with any issues. Perfect if you are looking for a good quality burger in a venue with quirky vibes

It's been a while since I last ate at almost famous.. Food was a bit of a let down- not a patch on days of old

Very tasty burgers and original toppings. Maybe a little small. Very light and fresh local beer. The mixed fries with bacon and cheddar are excellent.

Cannot fault the food in any way at all. I would definately eat here again...... However if you are wanting a cocktail with you meal be advised as some of the cocktail choices are incredibly small and and therefore way overpriced!

Good tasting burgers on a sunny day. Due to the good weather we were able to eat on the tables in the street. We shared the chips between us as there was plenty to go around. Service was quick but we asked for tap water twice and wasn’t brought any, plus despite metal cutlery being present inside was offered wooden ones, not the end of the world however. Overall a good experience and a solid burger.

Amazing burger. Average fries. Average service.

Brilliant place for a good burger! Brilliant shakes aswell, would rather pay for food and drunk up front rather than waiting for the bill but still Brilliant.

Food was amazing as always! We had a great time with my friend here, Sam was exceptional! He made our evening 10/10, providing excellent customer service! We'll come back soon for sure :)

Visited from London and decided to try this place out. Absolutely no regrets! I had the Awesome HQ burger which had 2 beef burgers, 2 chicken strips and halloumi. While this might sound like overkill, it very well might the best burger I've ever had (and this is coming from a guy that's tried most of the popular burger places in the UK). Portions were great, plenty of chips and everything is just seasoned to perfection. I really hope the franchise expands to other cities, if this was in London, it would put most burger restaurants out of business!

Visited recently for a date night. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails before tucking into our burgers and sides. Food and drinks were all great, but I highly recommend the Mac Balls and the Butter Blood & Blue. Unfortunately, the service although polite was very inattentive once we had our food. I would have ordered another drink but it took so long to get someone over that we just got the bill. Also, the toilets were a complete state. My date didn't even want to use them they were that bad and there was also no toilet roll.

Food was insane, don’t go here if you’re on a diet! Super burgers with some unusual, but great fillings. Good service.

The Unabomber burger was great - spicy but not painful & incredibly tasty. The pig & waffle fries were genuinely loaded & equally tasty. The star of the show were the teriyaki chicken wings which were hands down the best wings I've ever had in my life!

Great staff , polite and welcome atmosphere. Enjoyed the triple nuom burger, the fries and the chicken wings. Highly recommend!

Amazing burgers and Sam who served us was very pleasant. Thank you!

Had such a lovely time here. Best burger I’ve eaten in a long time and the bottomless brunch experience was incredible. The staff were really attentive and took new orders once our drinks were almost done. Definitely coming back again next time I’m in Manchester!

Food was great; came quickly, was hot, tasted great, portions were sizeable. The cocktails are good too. Staff are extremely friendly and helpful. Had been my birthday a couple days before, which I had mentioned on my booking and I was given a free shot. Nice atmosphere, chilled out with good music.

Best burger I have ever eaten!!!

my daughter took us there, wow the burgers are full of flavour

Really friendly staff and great food

Food was okay, but nothing special. Service and staff were great though.

Spontaneous day out in Manchester, always heard great things about Almost Famous, and REALLY wanted to love it. Alas, it didn’t quite live up to expectation. Lunch deal of burger + fries for £12.50 - banging. Cocktails at 2 for £15, epic. Myself, my best friend, and my partner sat down, looked after very well by one of the staff - when the beer I wanted wasn’t available, he recommended another, and his recommendation was spot on - the girls ordered cocktails, which were presented well, and they liked them enough to order 5 each… Food came out, looked good, but just lacked that “something” to make it what I was expecting, with the influx of “smashed burger” places popping up, it was nice to get a chunky burger, but it just lacked. The winning fries were average at best, and the food left me a little deflated, I finished mine, as it wasn’t offensive, just not what I wanted it to be, the girls both left more than 50% of their burgers. My second beer was ordered with a different waiter - and it most certainly wasn’t the same as my first (or my third) tasted like cream soda, and wasn’t to my taste at all, I chalked it up to maybe being the glass, and didn’t complain, but did speak to the original waiter as he took my order for the third beer. Whilst sat with drinks still infront of us, the server who initially sat us, and was great throughout, brought us the bill, a little premature I had thought, as we would have fully sat and drank a couple more cocktails/beers given the chance, the restaurant had 3 or 4 empty tables just in the front area also, not exactly a time to be rushed out on a Tuesday afternoon - I get the idea of time limiting tables during busy periods, but most certainly a missed sales opportunity there. I really really wanted to love this place, and I probably will give it another shot if/when I’m back in Manchester, but sadly it missed the mark this time.

Never disappoints, our go to burger for roughly the last 7/8 years

Lovely little place, came across it by accident, but will defo go back Lovely people, lovely food

Went for an afternoon meal with friends - wasn't booked but they were really accommodating in finding a table for 5 plus a dog. Loved that it was dog friendly, they brought her a bowl of water too. Food was AMAZING 👏 So so yummy! Some of the tastiest food I've had in a while. Staff were super friendly and the atmosphere was nice and chill. Would definitely recommend!

top tier, hands down the best burger I have eaten. staff were spot on especially Harry and Connor. both polite and welcoming. Me and my Mrs had nice evening and this place really set the tone. wasn't overly busy but food times were good didn't wait long at all and again food was amazing. staff were really attentive and couldn't ask for more if I could give more than 5 stars I would. will be back again said said it was the nicest burger she had ever eaten.

The burger was nice, but expensive for what it's. If you want a burger with fried, it will cost you almost £20 as the side is not included. We sat outside, we had to get inside to get the menu ourselves, and we had to order at the counter. An automatic 10% service charge was added to the bill! But because we pay at the counter and they don't give the receipts or tell you, we didn't realise straight away. Personally, i will not come back.

The food was just amazing! Ate 2 different burgers and fries. Simply perfect in terms of taste and composition. Not too dry, not too many ingredients, not too few. Precisely. After our first bites we just said wow! Any time.

Staff were amazing. We were stuck in traffic and delayed to getting to our table. The staff were really accommodating and friendly with us and it was appreciated. Food and drinks were also on point

The perfect burger and fries served with a smile, outstanding 👍

Fantastic little restaurant. Been waiting a while to try this place and I was not disappointed. Small menu, which is good because it means the food they do is spot on! Everyone in the place was having fun/enjoying their food. I will defiantly be back in the future!! I had the burger pictured, enjoyed it 100%!!

We had such great service here, especially from Harry!

Had a lunch burger on a calm Thursday. The service was kind and helpful. The burgers was good and the mix of fries and sweet potato fries was really good.

Has lost some of its atmosphere since moving up the road to the ground floor location.

Food great, service slow (quiet period). Plus they had the cheek to add a tip to the bill without asking first.

Great restaurant staff are really friendly would go again

If you're looking for a burger experience that's beyond ordinary, look no further than Almost Famous. Let's talk about those burgers – they're not just delicious; they're culinary masterpieces. Each bite is a burst of flavor that leaves you craving more. And let's not forget the fries with bacon – they're not just a side dish; they're a sensation. But what truly sets Almost Famous apart is its stellar staff. Friendly, attentive, and passionate about what they do, they elevate your dining experience to a whole new level. Whether you're a burger aficionado or just looking for a great meal, Almost Famous is the place to be. Trust me; you won't be disappointed.

While the fries may have been a bit cold, the outstanding service provided by Maziar more than made up for it. His fantastic attitude and behavior exemplified first-class service, and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. In a nutshell, it was a great overall experience.

If I could leave more than 5 stars for the service I would. We (4 people) went to almost famous Friday 19th April for the bottomless brunch. We were surprised how quiet the place was so we didn’t have much hope. We were greeted by the server, who was so lovely, seated and told how the brunch works. We ordered our first drink and our 90 mins bottomless drinks started from then. The food arrived next and we could not believe the amount you got. We each got wings 8/10, various burgers which we all rated 9/10 and bacon fries 10/10. The drinks were constantly coming, not once did we have to call the server over for more drinks. Honestly the server was incredible, I can’t remember their name but we were booked in at 2pm so Almost Famous give this server a massive shout out from us. We have been to Liverpool and Manchester restaurants now and can’t recommend them highly enough. I think the people of Manchester are sleeping in on this class spot. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Manchester.

Nice burgers. Drinks particularly are over priced. Service so laid back that it's terrible.

Visiting when they had the half-term offer on which is a really great offer. We all really enjoyed our food and the service was friendly.

Food took best part of an hour to come out and then the fries were cold. Burger patties were decent but nothing to write home about. Vegan burger wasn't superb.

Quick and friendly service, was quiet when we went as just opened for lunch on a Monday. Food was really nice and came out quickly (not too quickly to make you wonder if they were cooked or warmed up) Losing a star for the stealth service charge on the receipt which I spotted later on, could be wrong but I didn't spot anything on the menu about a service charge being added to the bill. Optional tip would be better.

Just…. meh. Our party of 4 booked here for dinner last night. Staff were friendly and atmosphere was okay. We LOVE a good burger joint so we were excited to try it out, the menu looked so promising. Food arrived after about half an hour which I think is okay on a Saturday night. Here’s my issue. The food wasn’t bad, it was just instantly forgettable. It was basically Mac Donald’s level of quality at 5X the price. There is no love in that food, it’s all just passably ‘Okay’. You can’t charge so much for that. I would have given this restaurant 3 stars but our first drink to come out had a massive lipstick stain on the glass. I’m not talking, small faint mark. I’m talking - that glass has not been washed since the last person - fresh

Probably the best burger I’ve ever had, worth the price 100%

My friend and I recently visited Almost Famous NQ for some pre-gig scran. We received a warm welcome from Joe, and we were quickly taken to our table. I really liked the decor and overall vibe of the restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and so were our cocktails. At the reasonable price of 2 for £15, it was hard to say no to a few cocktails with our meal. The 'pig and waffle' fries were so good! I genuinely could have eaten 10 trays of them (if I hadn't already been full by the time I'd eaten my burger and fries. We both would like to extend a special mention to Joe, because he really was a fantastic waiter who was very attentive and had a great sense of humour. Thank you.