Butch Annies in Cambridge

Worst burger place in Cambridge 🤮

We both opted for 'The One' signature steak burgers, with skin-on chips. I chose the JD sticky bourbon sauce and my partner the garlic mayo. Waitress service was attentive, but it wasn't busy when we arrived. She informed us that the signature burgers are a little pink inside and gave us the option of having them cooked longer. We both stuck with the pink, but if I went again I would have it cooked longer as it was very tasty but also very wet. The single use tiny napkins couldn't catch the juices running down my hands! No cutlery was offered and the burgers arrived on wooden boards, which looked perfectly clean, but obviously well used, quite rough and not regularly oiled. We debated how hygienic they could have been long-term and decided it was probably best not to think about it! Chips were very skinny, fries not chips. Garlic mayo was very garlicky but the JD sticky bourbon sauce was neither sticky or saucy, but tasted watered down and extremely runny. I had to literally immerse my chips in it to get it to stick. Overall gave it 4 stars for the service and food was ok, plus liked the option of ordering a 1/2 bottle of wine (even though the waitress couldn't say and obviously didn't know what a carafe was). Would return, but order something different next time.

Food was extremely tasty. It's definitely worth the money.

Beautiful food served by brilliant colleagues. Cleo was superb! 😁

wonderful service and amazing food. definitely recommend. thank you!

Excellent burgers - best I've had in ages. Fries are also delicious (some might find them a bit salty). The steak tastes amazing but I'm not keen on this slicing before serving trend (not least because I know it makes a small steak look bigger!). Wine is OK - but definitely 'rustic' - I'd probably stick to beer in future (they have a great line up of local brews). Music is seriously good but can be a bit intense if you are near one of the speakers. Otherwise, hightly recommended.

It was with a small door like underground , it never take my attention but than i go see the atmosphere and tried the burger and i love the meat .The size of the burger was enough to fill me up, sauces are very nice , i feel very comfortable and like at home all very friendly i would definitely go there again

Great food, the steak is amazing and the craft cider on tap is also very good. Not particularly expensive considering it's in the centre of Cambridge, and the service is always polite & friendly, just sometimes a little slow if you don't catch the waitresses attention

Most definitely a 'return to' restaurant. Came across Butch Annie's while visiting Cambridge for another shop; it has a street level entrance that leads down to a vaults-style layout with plenty of seating. Service was great, food was even better. Came out quickly, was hot and cooked just as we'd asked. Can highly recommend the Smokey Joe and Italian burgers. Spoilt for choice with fries but we went for the Rosemary Salt and the onion rings were spot on. Only downside to this place...it's the only one of it's kind it seems; worth the 1 hour + journey i would say though.

I've been serval times to Butch Annie's and its always been my favourite... but yesterday I visited (25/02/24) and the burgers were horrid. The menu has changed and I'm so disappointed! Can't see us coming back again!

Very nice burgers and cheap 👌 😋 and the costumare care is fantastic . They also have gluten free choices

Great dry aged burgers..Delicious chips..Prices are great compared next door..

Visited twice, food quality's solid and finding a seat's never a problem. The burgers are nice flavored but too salty for me. Fries are spot on with a crispy shell and soft middle. The onion rings were a bit too brown and dry.

Love the chicken burger so much!! Best in Cambridge 🥹🫶🏻💖

Burger was the best I’ve had in a while. Rosemary salt chips delicious. Music gave it a nice atmosphere. Staff all friendly

SOMEWHAT DISAPPOINTING.. BURGER MEAT KIND OF TOUGH, SERVED ON A PIECE OF WOOD (!), NO CUTLERY, ASKED FOR A COFFEE AND WERE TOLD "WE DON'T DO HOT DRINKS" !!! ALL THIS WITH CONSTANT LOUD SCREAMING "MUSIC" ... WON'T BE GOING BACK THERE IN ANY HURRY!

Mouthwatering burgers and fries, great service and love the underground bar vibes.

Came here recently for the first time to try the veggie burgers, which we had heard good things about. We had the ooh la la and the truffle hunter. Both were terrific and definitely worth the praise. I would say both were among the best burgers we have had in Cambridge, and significantly better than the boring impossible / moving mountains vegan burgers that seem to be everywhere these days. Restaurant overall had a nice vibe and the server was super friendly. Bravo!

One more time, it is confirmed that the best burgers I had are in the UK! I don’t like the British pies&co, but their burgers are simply amazing! Fresh meat, medium done, perfectly balanced…makes you want more…and then die of belly explosion…without regrets! Congratulations to the cook! The prices are fair!

Burger tasted fresh with good flavours.Good service, too.

Fantastic burger and truffle fries. Highly recommend.

Wow. Stunning burgers, really delicious. Burger cooked amazing, slightly pink but they checked how I like it. Fab service and super quick food

A nice little burger restaurant in the heart of Cambridge. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, asked all the right questions and were very polite. The food was great too, although the chillies in my burger blew my head off! 🤣 Definitely worth a visit if you are in Cambridge.

Saucy rump burger with peppercorn sauce was really good

Wonderful burger, tasty chips, friendly service and affordable prices. My recommendations!

Melhor cheeseburger que comi em Cambridge! Parece meio esquisito, pois tem que descer uma escada, mas quando se chega lá, o ambiente é bem legal. Parece um pub colorido, com tap beer e tocando rock dos anos 60, 70 e 80. A balconista foi bastante simpática e nos deixou provar 3 cervejas, antes de escolhermos. Vale a pena.

Popped in late at night, burgers were on point, super friendly servers, food came so fast. Burgers perfectly pink in the middle, milkshakes on point. 10/10 thankyou!!

A lovely burger meal! Scrummy milkshake too! Definitely one to return to.

Terrific burgers and top-end chips served in informal bar that serves good beer. Try the Ivo selection.

Been coming here for a few years now and it never fails to impress me. Today me and my mother decided to dine here and it was wonderful.The waitresses were lovely and the food was fantastic.

The best burgers in Cambridge! 🍔

Superb gourmet burgers, and a uniquely presented establishment. Young and trendy atmosphere (I'm not either of those). Would definitely visit again if I'm in the area.

Meat wasn’t tasty, serving is also so so No music in restaurant, felt quite depressive

The Classic at £9 is probably the best no nonsense burger in town.

Called in on off chance not very busy seated straight away. Served by a very pleasant waitress. The menu mainly consists of burgers but done to a high standard. Restaurant situated down stairs very difficult if disabled. Situated in the centre of Cambridge.

Those were the best burgers I had in a while! The meat is so valuable, and all the other ingredient were perfect too, bun included. If you like burgers, this place is the best choice you could make.

Very interesting decor. The service was good, attentive, and lovely. The food was average. We had steak, mine was okay, and my partners steak was chewy. No distinctive or melt in your mouth taste. Portion was small. Table was wobbly, and so was the backing of my seat. Didn't feel like our kind of place. Unlikely to come back.

As someone who enjoys burgers, I find myself ordering them frequently and often being rather underwhelmed. Butch Annie’s was a different story. Really flavoursome burger of decent size, with good variety on the menu. My only criticism was the Cajun fries were nothing special, but the burger was one of the best I’ve had for a while: Will be returning.

The food is delicious, but the choice is limited and I was served a beef burger after ordering a vegetarian burger. Although it was disgusting to accidentally take a bite (I have not eaten meat for 30 years), if I had been allergic, that could have been really dangerous. Such mistakes simply should not happen. Our chips were forgotten too. The restaurant was known for their fantastic pizzas but they no longer make them, and you can’t even buy a tea or coffee! I won’t go back, as it was so disappointing, but if you don’t mind a very limited choice, the food (once it’s right) is very tasty.

Just love this place! We eat here every time we come to Cambridge as they serve the best burgers ever!

Great food, great service and a nice selection of beer. We had a wonderful evening.

Don’t know about the food as we left during ordering. The waitress was very rude… if you want more customers, propose to select people with better attitude.

Walked in and seated straight away, not the best seat in the house (next to the toilet). The steak was cooked to how they said it would be. The sauce was cold, and when I questioned it, I was told that's how it is. Found it hard to get used to. Rosemary chips are delicious. I do think the sauce and chips should be included in the £16 for the steak. Not enough to fill you up but a decent size meal. They don't sell pints. Signal is ifffy being in the basement.

The food was good... Nice place to have food and chat in an incredible atmosphere 💫

Used to be great, now very average. Burgers today took a long time to arrive despite the place not being super busy. Was warned it would be cooked pink but my one arrived cooked all the way through and was quite dry. Also, no kids options at all which is disappointing. When it opened this was our go to burger place, but based on our last two visits it’s now bang average.

Butch Annies Lester Millard Cambridge, UK 424 contributions Worst's Burger ever Sep 2023 Couples Strolling along the foot path on our way to a well know quick burger place, seeing the sign out side with this delicious looking photo showing double burger dripping with cheese and a well stacked burger, only to be presented with two burgers that you could not even see the burger inside, dreadfully presented, with the absolutely minimum inside a large bun, all that for £11.90 each, a side of chips that contained 9 chips, we had one beer, one coke and 2 saucy rump burgers one side of chips all 9 of them present the bill for £40.80. We complained to the waitress, she was friendly and told us it depends what type of chef we have in, a other customer close to us ordered a burger no cheese no bacon, what did he see in his burger you got it cheers and bacon. He left refused to pay waitress agreed. We will never ever eat again in this burger restaurant, we highly recommend any readers to avoid this over priced burger place with terrible burgers that no way reflect the juicy and well descriptive menu of the Saucy Rump Burger. THE SAUCY RUMP

What a great find. Amazing burger! Best chips ever, awesome! Staff super friendly. Thank you so much for a great experience!

Strolling along the foot path on our way to a well know quick burger place, seeing the sign out side with this delicious looking photo showing double burger dripping with cheese and a well stacked burger, only to be presented with two burgers that you could not even see the burger inside, dreadfully presented, with the absolutely minimum inside a large bun, all that for £11.90 each, a side of chips that contained 9 chips, we had one beer, one coke and 2 saucy rump burgers one side of chips all 9 of them present the bill for £40.80. We complained to the waitress, she was friendly and told us it depends what type of chef we have in, a other customer close to us ordered a burger no cheese no bacon, what did he see in his burger you got it cheers and bacon. He left refused to pay waitress agreed. We will never ever eat again in this burger restaurant, we highly recommend any readers to avoid this over priced burger place with terrible burgers that no way reflect the juicy and well descriptive menu of the Saucy Rump Burger.

Stunning burger cooked to perfection. Only gripe gents loos are not great. Definitely need a bit of TLC

By far best burger in Cambridge. Meat is so perfectly done! Juicy and full of flavor. Chips are on point. Atmosphere is so cozy. Staff are very friendly, Ellie was amazing. All in all five star experience would definitely come again.

Ellie our server was so friendly and lovely. Burger was INSANE

It would be easy to miss Butch Annies as it is down a flight of stairs off the street but to miss it would be a big mistake. Excellent steak, fabulous service and a relaxed atmosphere. Oh, and the prices are good too. Wish we had found it earlier.

The food was OK - burger had a big lump of gristle in it and steak wasn't bad, but not the best I've had. Onion rings and chips were lovely. We ordered 2 Long Island Iced Tea cocktails and they were weak as anything...might aswell have ordered a plain coke and at just under £10 a go, that is unacceptable. Worst of all, We could smell a strong smell of cigarette smoke....this happened thorughout our meal and I called one of the staff over and told her about the cigarette smoke and it was unacceptable to smell this whilst eating...she wasn't bothered at all and dismissed it. I told her a second time about the cigarette smoke smell when paying, it was dismissed again so I felt I had no option but to remove the tip they added to our bill. This doesn't sit well with me as I ALWAYS tip, but being dismissed twice over something so distasteful whilst eating a meal - I won't have that at all.

Excellent burgers! Possibly the best we've ever had. The chips were amazing too (I would particularly recommend the rosemary salted ones). One of our party was vegetarian, and a bit worried about how the the veggie burger would be, but she was delighted with it.

Delicious food, milkshakes are class

I had a Handmade Burger oh la lah and fresh rosemary & salt fries delicious! Enjoyed the lovely Mint Mocktail, great Alcohol menu which I will try another time. The staff are super friendly and helpful Leah, Cleo and another young lady. I have perviously been to butch and I am never disappointed and I was serve by the manager Natalia who is very welcoming and friendly. Looking forward to trying their steak next time.

Butch Annie’s - “what’s not to love!” they've truly revolutionised the steak dining experience by introducing an exhilarating game of chance. Will your steak be tenderly kissed by the flames or will it merely get a fleeting glance from a heat lamp from across the room? Or maybe both… you may truly would have better odds playing snap by yourself… Such unpredictable inconsistency cooking is truly... avant-garde. I suppose if you're into culinary masochism, this place is your sanctuary. Every bite's a surprise! Will your tastebuds be elated or assaulted by excessive seasoning? Should you order a rare steak but served a medium rare fear not! The floor staff will kindly return the mistake to kitchen to cook it further to become raw! Only the steak gods will know how…. Yet, amidst this culinary rollercoaster or poor cooking there’s a shining beacon of hope: Leah, from the floor staff. Her professionalism was the only consistent element in this unpredictable epicurean journey. In summary: Dive headfirst into the enigma that is Butch Annie’s. A truly exhilarating exploration of the unpredictable. Bon appétit!

This is easily one of the top burger joints in Cambridge. I don’t come here often enough. Please do visit when you get the chance.

My fiancée and I went here as a big family meal before our wedding. Our server, Leah, went above and beyond to make the occasion special. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was brilliant. Highly recommend to anyone in the Cambridge area.

where do I start? 🤕Never in my 45 years have I ever experienced such disgraceful customer service and food .Not to mention the sheer disrespect I recieved from one of the managers , I believe to be called natalie/nathalia something along those lines. I could feel judgment and a negative vibe from her the minute I walked in whether that’s jealousy or she’s just a miserable women I don’t know . However , I do know it’s an embarrassment to have some one like her in charge of a burger joint.If I have one regret in life it’s spending an hour and half in the same room as her .If I could give you one piece of advice it would be to stay as far away from butch Annie’s as you possibly can .To call it one start is massively generous . Would give zero if I could .

We can’t recommend this place enough! We’ve eaten here twice out of the three going out for dinner in Cambridge and tbh we should’ve gone the third time as well. Great atmosphere with good music and very lovely staff. “The One” burger is easily the best we’ve ever had! The chicken one is really good too. They have a big list of cocktails which all sound amazing (we only tried two). Surprisingly quiet for such a good joint 🩵

A really nice option for burger lovers! It was a great atmosphere, low key, cool and charming at the same time. All the staff were beyond helpful and lovely in there manner of serving. The food took, around 40 mins in total. There were 4 people in our group and we all received the food at the same time. I have no complaints and believe they really cared about us. 5/5!

Best steak in Cambridge. Superfine.

Food is mediocre. Milkshake is great though. But service is terrible. Slow to take order, gave us the bill without us asking for it as if to chase us away, when the restaurant is in fact not too busy. Won't come back again

A fun little restaurant with amazing food. It was a really good experience as the staff were sweet and polite which you don't get to see in the UK that often.

Gran experiencia, el trato del personal ha sido de categoría, volvería sin dudarlo

Food was really great, try the classic stake it’s really good and for the burgers don’t miss the (smokey joe), for the drink try the (troubles in paradise). ask Leah and Cleo they are the best.. it’s my favorite place so far.

Blonde lady served me and my friends rudest attitude I have ever encountered with. Food takes years we were very hungry and patient. The lady even whispered behind her menu talking about us. Disgraceful behaviour I’m appalled should get some new staff.

Long waits , horrible food and proper waste of money !

Back again, it was a treat to be able to return here. Many don’t get the concept, it’s easily one of the best in Cambridge.

Great Resturant food was good get the steak fritz and Leah is a great waiter

Very expensive pint (£6.70 cider) but their (one) vegan option was delicious!!! Onion rings and dip were also incredible. Would go back

Burgers not successful. Wouldnt go there again.

One of the best burgers I ever had, and the basement atmosphere was also very nice. Didn't have to wait very long for the food. Great place.

Cool basement atmosphere with some of the best burgers you will find in the UK. Their beetroot burger is great if you’re a vegetarian. If you need a burger and it is summer, recommend ordering it. This place gets hot in the summer! Also, don’t go here if you are in a rush! They are slow. Craft beer selection is decent.

This place has so much promise. We had wonderful service but through no fault of her own we were left with being told no pizza or pasta (only available at the weekend), warm burgers, no vinegar at all and food served on a piece of paper with no cutlery unless you requested it. The chips were lovely though, hot and perfectly seasoned. I feel this place could be great but was let down by poor stock ordering and maybe not enough kitchen staff?

Lovely food and amazing service. Lovely hidden little basement style restaurant.

The BEST burger and milkshake we've had in the UK. Highly recommend!

Probably the best burger I've ever had! Good quality fresh meat cooked perfect even offered to cook more if i wanted. We explained to the waitress we didn't have a lot of time and she couldn't do enough to help us, I work in customer service and have to provide the best for people this girl was amazing!!! building looks non descript from outside and just a door but please go in the foods so good! and trust me it takes a lot to please me

Good variety for drinks. Okay okay place for food. The veg burger base is beetroot which is a little weird. They serve the food in use & throw materials, no cutleries used.

One of the best burger I have ever had. And craft beer to boot..... excellent!

Great food and great atmosphere

Food was amazing, drinks were amazing, table service from Leah was even more amazing! she was friendly, attentive and brought great energy 💜 will definitely be back!

Leah was our server today and she was amazing, super attentive and helpful. The vibe In restaurant was perfect 10/10. Will be returning

I was extremely appalled with this service. One of the waiters was very rude as we left and sarcastically made a comment about where the toilet was when one of us went the wrong way. Burger was so pink. As for the bill extremely over priced nearly came to 80 pound and we hardly had anything. They even put a service charge on which I think is wrong within itself as why should we have to pay for that. In a time where people are struggling. Other people don’t charge extra for there jobs. Why is it any different. The only good thing about this place was the kind tanned brunette girl who was very nice and helpful.

Great atmosphere, and the best burgers I've ever had. Highly recommended!

Presumably and most likely, the best burger in Cambridge.

Fast friendly service, really good burger and chips.

Hidden gem! Juicy burgers and mouth watering pasta. The service was very quick. Enjoyed our time here

Food was good, prices... On the Cambridge level. I'd give it four but for some reason I got my burger wrapped in a paper instead of a plate while dining in and got the grease on my trousers... Still can't understand why would you not give a plate but ok

Food was good Service was good Music and atmosphere brilliant

My wife and I go here all the time and have for years - so much that they recognise us when we come in! We moved away nearly 2 years ago and still travel all the way to Cambridge. Great aesthetic to the restaurant and their burgers are just amazing. Service is always great too - best restaurant in Cambridge far as I'm concerned!

the best burger place in cambridge. staff are so lovely, they are very helpful when answering questions and always up to have a nice chat which is always nice when going somewhere solo. food is amazing, i love the smokey joe and the korean chicken burger, the parmesan and truffle chips are beautiful, great selection of cocktails and beers on tap

If you have any respect for hospitality workers please do not visit this restaurant. Delusional management.

Help!! I was so stressed out in here !!! Not autism friendly 😔💔

Great chicken burgers, nice atmosphere and good milkshakes for kids !!

Nice small local business. Huge burgers and taste good. No wifi strangely. -1 stars because they have a hidden 10% service fee, which is poor business practice

An unassuming restaurant in the centre of town that once you follow the steps down underground, opens up in to a 'warehouse' style open space with graffitied walls A menu that is inclusive of meat eaters and vegetarians alike, the meat is served medium well leaving the burgers juicy and succulent. Food is served up 'diner style' wrapped in paper or a porcelain bowl for the larger option Great local beer selection on tap too

Love how inclusive the menu is for vegetarians! Beet patties available for all their burgers. Great sides and dips too. Yummy shakes and cocktails and a great selection of craft beers on tap. Service was lovely. Would highly recommend if you’re in the mood for hearty greasy food and all the carbs.

Found this place by accident as not easily seen from the street. What a find, we had the Jack burger, skin on fries and onion rings. Served hot and very tasty. The burgers were really moist, the chips and onions rings were perfect. When we go back to Cambridge we will definitely eat there again.