Honest Burgers Cambridge in Cambridge

An expensive stomach ache Had an early dinner in this place. Less than an hour later was in the toilet of the hotel room with bad diarrhea. I arrived in UK that day, and only had breakfast at home. So, no. It wasn't something else I ate, because I didn't. PS: 10% service charge already printed in the receipt before the grand total is not honest at all

Downstairs takes ae not great. I would wait next time for a table upstairs. The toilets are downstairs, and the place has poo ventilation. The food was good. The smashed burger was great. No Rosemary on Chips option would be nice.

It is so bad that it serves poorly treated food

Had a really good outing. Amazing food as usual

Rosemary chips are the must have. Beef patty tastes like steak. Recommended for everyone to try once atleast

It's been a few years since we visited this location and the team has clearly changed. We used to visit regularly and had some incredible customer service that had you stand out as an example to your competitors. Previously we have experienced exemplary customer service and experience, something I highly value in a world full of diverse eating options. Unfortunately yesterday evening we went to the Cambridge restaurant at approximately 6pm. There were only three of us and we entered the location (one that doesn't allow you to book) with no one ahead of us. We were immediately told a table was about to be free and would be sat in a couple of minutes. A moment later another group came in after us and made it clear they had there name on a list and should be seated first. The waitress looked confused and got the mananager to assist who found a hand written list and proceeded to seat the other group. We were offered no apology or really any explanation. We were then told it would be another 20 mins. We chose to leave and eat elsewhere. We won't be back. If you refuse to operate with reservations then that should be a rule for all. If you are going to use a 'list' system all staff should be aware of it. And if you are going to mess around with previously loyal patrons at least offer some apology.

Not dog friendly like other venues

Lovely restaurant with friendly staff. Burger was delicious I would recommend the Cambridge Burger. Will be coming back.

They are not respecting delivery drivers After all they are humans too and they should not treated like this. They always make them waiting to get orders and they told specially to wait outside not even inside. The way he was telling me was rude and disrespectful. Not good place to go where they are not seeing everyone as human beings

It took 38 mins for a mediocre burger and poorly seasoned fries plus the burger didn’t have cheese (it was extra)

Really great burger and chips! I've been here a few times, and they're not particularly fast, but it's worth the wait!

Very popular, it took a while to be given a table. The wait was worth it though, because the "honest" burger is one of the best balanced burgers out there. The meat is key - it's plentiful, well textured, juicy and perfectly cooked. Not rare or burnt or rubbery. Everything on it is harmonious, it doesn't even need tomato sauce added. I'm often underwhelmed by rosemary flavoured chips, but these were crispy and even better dipped in the table mayonnaise. The mint lemonade was refreshing. Yes you're a bit too close to your neighbours. It's not too noisy though. Toilets are clean, although down some steep steps. All in all, recommended.

Timing Issue? Have been in this restaurant twice only. Return again because I want to confirm my impression. Often saw freshly prepared dishes ready to collect at the counter. There's often a delay that the food was cooling down at the counter, before it was delivered to the customers. The food was only slightly warm as a result. The green salad was only lettuce, vinegar and some fried onions. Normally people expect green salad means a mix of different salad vegetables with a slice of tomato or a raw onion ring? Were the fries overdone or was it their style? As it was quite dry and salty. We needed extra dipping sauce to finish. But still, the beef patties were genuinely juicy and well seasoned. Too bad the patties were only slightly warm. The environment is clean, nice and comfortable. The tables are not too close and provide enough space between customers.

The place was crowded. The food was delicious, but they had a problem with delays

Ordered on drliveroo. somehow everything other than the burgers are great. Which means the burger is very much below average.

Best burgers in town! Highly recommend!😍

10/10 A* Service with a smile ! Hats off to Joe & team ! Our No.1 Joint ! Thank you 🫶🏻

10/10 A* Service with a smile ! Hats off to Joe & team ! Our No.1 Joint ! Thank you 🫶🏻

Updated September 5, 2024 Previous positive experiences brought me back here this evening and unfortunately I did not find the same quality and quantity. The bread is different and it's not that great, the sandwiches seem smaller to me. The burger is a little overcooked and is dry. I'm keeping the 5 stars for now. Previous review Five stars deserved both for the goodness of the food and for the quality of the service and the comfortable and not too noisy environment. Limited choice of sandwiches and little different from each other but this is precisely the strength of the place: good meat counts expertly and quality ingredients. Vegan menu available. Limited beer selection, but there is Guinness draft. Try lemonade and mint, a sort of virgin mohito. The fries come with the burger and the other side dishes (onion rings, chicken wings...) are on-top and not alternatives. It's easy to talk if you go with company because there's no confusion. Patatin; We had a pleasant evening.

Updated September 5, 2024 Previous positive experiences brought me back here this evening and unfortunately I did not find the same quality and quantity. The bread is different and it's not that great, the sandwiches seem smaller to me. The burger is a little overcooked and is dry. I'm keeping the 5 stars for now. Previous review Five stars deserved both for the goodness of the food and for the quality of the service and the comfortable and not too noisy environment. Limited choice of sandwiches and little different from each other but this is precisely the strength of the place: good meat counts expertly and quality ingredients. Vegan menu available. Limited beer selection, but there is Guinness draft. Try lemonade and mint, a sort of virgin mohito. The fries come with the burger and the other side dishes (onion rings, chicken wings...) are on-top and not alternatives. It's easy to talk if you go with company because there's no confusion. Patatin; We had a pleasant evening.

Juicy burgers, cooked to your liking. The rosemary chips are delicious. Friendly staff and short wait times.

In general a decent visit. I have some critic points though. Well first, the drinks aren’t as large as the menu says. Still small in my eyes. I ordered their gin tonic which was nice though I lacked of gin. Their chicken pieces are absolutely lovely. Great job there! The burger I had though, which was supposed to be a double smashed burger with bacon as a topping, was a little boring though. First of all, I only got a single smashed one. So my order wasn’t picked up right. The sauce was great though I have to say that the burger itself was quite small and also it just didn’t have to many ingredients on it. It’s just missing something more. The chips that were included with the burger were of great taste and quality. Next time, I would order something different but a menu refresh would be a good idea. For what you get, it’s just a little too expensive, especially when it comes to the burger.

Mushy burgers and rock hard fries. Our waitress spent most of the time talking with customers in her language and never checked in on us, we ate what we could but it’s very poor value to not be able to eat 1/3 of your fries because they’re fried to a crisp and over seasoned.

Small room with air conditioning vents that cool the room excessively. Terrible burgers, almost completely burned. Terrible chips, dry and with a large amount of crushed, inedible. High cost for the quality of the food. Too bad, I remembered it for the quality and hospitality.

My coworkers are still talking about the limited time fried chicken sandwich, so I'm a bit jealous I didn't try that! I got the smashburger, and it was also quite good. The beef tasted nice and fresh, and the sauce on the burger was delicious. The building itself is also very cute, and fits in nicely. We waited for a while for our seats, but I think that was just a testament to the quality of the food. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good burger (or apparently a good chicken sandwich)!

Unfortunately even after stating I have an allergy twice and the waitress confirming this I was still served a burger with the allergen in. Spoke to the area management who just offered a new meal and have since ignored all emails. Not understanding the gravity of the affect this had for me. Want to raise awareness for anyone visiting this store with allergies please be warned they may not be handled suitably.

There were no gherkins in the burgers, and we weren’t informed about this before ordering. Additionally, the fries were really disappointing.

The food is great but the service is very unimpressive

Enjoyed the food. Staff were friendly. Kids also had a great time.

Cambridge town has one of the best burgers including a smash burger option. Don’t miss while you are in the prestigious town. I celebrated my daughter’s graduation and second meal I had after celebration was Honest Burger. Chicken wings were equally good and smash burger was my favourite. Must try place for an afternoon treat.. enjoy

Heard about this place. Visited it as it opened forvlunch on Sunday. Burger was average so was the chips. Good service but pricy for an average burger. Not much atmosphere around Sunday Lunchtime.

Very good burgers. We didn't need to book a table on father's day, which was handy. Even my twins ate their food! Thanks for a great service and amazing food 😀

Very tasty burgers and fries. Could do with a bigger size as it didn’t fill me up. Onion rings were very tasty. Service was good, the place is clean and at a great central location. Friendly staff and acceptable waiting time. Clean washrooms is always a bonus! If you beleive this review has been helpful for you, please don’t forget to press the 👍 button. Thank you.

Sempre al top! Oggi scelgo la specialità del momento, il doppio hamburger Brooklyn brewery, con bacon, doppio American cheese, salsa BBQ, Cipolle, maionese all'aglio e verdure: davvero super! Lo accompagno con un'eccellente Brooklyn defender IPA, sapida e piena: eccellente! Come aperitivo, scegliamo un tropical rum punch, a base di rum e frutta tropicale, un botanic garden, con gin, mela, fiori di sambuco e lime, e un gin tonic. Servizio sempre ok, locale pulito e ordinato e conto in linea con la qualità servita: 136 eur in 7 (4 adulti e 3 bambini). Diciamo che non perdiamo l'occasione di un ottimo burger quando veniamo da ns figlio qui a Cambridge.

Second visit, very busy,very noisy, food nice

It's really nice and delicious burgers at Cambridge. The staff was very friendly and cheerful. You can enjoy your meal here 😜

Burger was absolutely delicious, fries good too but would not order the onion rings again, they are very crispy and oily not for us but will visit again for the burgers.

Yummy halal burger ( we order smashed burger ) Perfect chips

Really nice place and tasty food

The food that you’re very delicious and the service is very kind

Unreal tasting food especially the bacon gravy which is a MUST if you go! Joe the waiter was especially nice and accommodating and he went out his way to make sure my boyfriend had a lovely birthday meal. Will be visiting Cambridge again just for Honest Burgers 😀

Really enjoyed our meal at Honest Burgers. Nice, friendly staff, and a good atmosphere. And would recommend the smashed burger - lots a flavour and not too heavy.

Great place for gluten free eating and the chips are the best. But the service with a smile does not exist for the waitress. She ignored my questions and when she wanted to pick up the menu my phone was on she just did a waving motion until I moved it. She seemed to talk and communicate well with the girls in the restaurant so I suspect she’s a man hater. Unfortunately due to this I will not be returning.

Burgers are delicious and the smashed one is spot on. Highly recommend.

Food was cold and the chicken burger wasn’t cooked properly in the middle, I was then left with food poisoning AVOID . Management didn’t seem to bothered and only took the burger off the bill and I was left hungry

Really delicious food, and good service.

The servers were friendly and restaurant clean. We went shortly after opening and so it wasn't crowded. The burger was not bad, but not the best burger I've had. The chips were by far the best I've had in a long time. Would I return? Yes

Best burgers ever! Had my first in London and have been hooked ever since. Love it!!

100% gluten-free taste is spot on

Great food and service. No coffee though; just alcoholic and soft drinks.

First and foremost the queue's are outside on the bank holiday weekend but the whole of the ground floor of the restaurant is empty 🤔 When we finally got in the food was actually good and wholesale - especially the flavoursome and crispy chips. I found the onion rings to be extremely greasy and a big disappointment - it did have potential but it was nowhere near as good as the GBK onion rings which I hold in high esteem. Prices were reasonably for central Cambridge.

Delicious burgers, amazing chips, reasonably priced, good atmosphere, would definitely return again 😋

Best burgers in Cambridge, tastes like South Africa wagu beef . Gorgeous

Great and unique Burgers, not one you'll recall tomorrow as "just a regular burger".

Not very honest burgers.. Very disappointed with the food quality and the service was subpar. Oily onion rings, chips were not fresh and the burgers were dry with minimal sauce and lacks juiciness. The buffalo wings were delicious however.

Had the “local” burgers and they were awesome. Perfectly medium cooked patty, well-balanced flavours. Rosemary chips were great, too.

Good quality burgers and sides, had the new smash burger was delicious good value for just under £30 for the two of us. Will definitely visit again next time im in Cambridge.

Best burger place in Cambridge. Quality is always exceptionally high.

Good service and ok prices. Service speed was good. Definitely recommend the Cambridge burger

On a busy Saturday we were shown to a very roomy table for five right by the bay window. Excellent service. Beautiful burgers and fries. Great to have sald as an option to fries and the salads were also excellent - very tasty. Nice atmosphere. Not too noisy.

Lovely little restaurant right next to the grand arcade, that I hadn't been to for years prior, so was wondering if much had changed. We managed to get a table (which we haven't done beofre since it is so popular and conveniently placed, and our drinks were sweet, delicious and came quickly The atmosphere is amazing - we were sat in the side, away from the kitchen and most of the tables, but it made no different to be honest. Our waiter was nice and got us everything we asked for, and the service was speedy. I am aware that the service varies here, but for us it was stellar and it scarcely took 20 minutes, despite the fact there were quite a few people in there. I have been at dinner before and it is usually much busier and the wait is a bit longer than usual, but it is definitely worth the wait! The food was on another level! The rosemary-salted chips are a nice touch, but are quite salty so be careful if you dont like to much salt. The burgers were sublime and we ate ours all up, practically licking the plate clean! The accustomed to our specific needs quickly and it was all around a lovely meal out I can't wait to visit again!

Great little find. We had 3 different delicious burgers and tasty, crispy onion rings. Only negative was how awful the toilets were.

Very disappointed with the quality of the burgers here. The gravy smelled really weird and the chips were completely dry inside. Service is really poor and they still add a service charge.

Nice and friendly staff, welcoming attitude Kid's meal portion was good enough for 8yo child, chips no salt for kids are so considerate!

Absolutely superb plant burgers. Wonderful rosemary chips. Great choice of beers. I'll definitely be back!

I rarely leave reviews. Was one of the best places for burgers. Thanks!

Nice cosy place and honestly good burgers. Gluten free options avail too . They have buffalo burgers too. Serves Brooklyn draft beer on tap

It doesn't close in the middle of the day. They ask about allergies. Very good Smashed, Beef and Chicken burgers.

We ordered buffalo and carolina fried chicken and loved it! Mint lemonade was also quite refreshing. However, we did not like the onion rings and buffalo wings. This restaurant was comfy.

Whilst no complaints about the food, felt overpriced and a little rushed to me if I'm honest. They were able to cater for my wife who needed a gluten free burger which was good.

Delicious burgers in a nice atmosphere, good value for money. Good place to grab a bite to eat in Cambridge Old Town.

To be honest, I have tried almost every restaurants of Honest Burger and this one is the worst I can say, there was no taste, cheese not melted in the burger. Last week I ate at the Greenwich branch the same burger and that was way way better. You might need to discuss on it with your chef!

The short woman that served us on Monday had ABSOLUTELY NO service skills. She looked angry or disappointed to seeing us come through the door. She basically threw the menus to the table and did the same with the food. It took ages to get our change back from the servers even if there were only around 6 tables (max) to be served. As a server myself, if I could give 0 stars for service I would. And for the record I have come here more than once and been served with her, both times we received the poor treatment but this time was just outstandingly bad. Training on table manner is required as it’s unacceptable to feel so unwelcome to a restaurant. Nevertheless, food was good, warm and delicious which is the only reason why they’re receiving 2 stars. Portions were quite good. The restaurant seemed decently clean apart from the fork my partner got which was visibly dirty and unpolished

Great burgers! It was very busy when we were there, service was on / off. Would definitely go back.

The burger was okay, chicken lacked flavour, and the chips were awful -small, oily, and clearly leftovers from the pot, which was unappetising. Disappointing overall, especially considering the positive reviews.

Vegetarian southern fritter burger was delicious. Service was great.

Lovely honest burger with truffle oil sauce with chips. Really yummy.

A bit of a wait to get a table but well worth it. Quick service and the burger I had was delicious and great crunchy non greasy fries.

We were met by a beaming Rafaela who couldn't do too much for us. She looked after us and our old spaniel and made sure we had everything we could ask for. Great grub and drink too - gorgeous burgers and those rosemary fries were divine 😘 Highly recommended after a long walk around historic Cambridge.

Our favourite place to eat and get a burger! My son has coeliac disease and this place is perfect to cater for him, they reassure me it's safe for him and there is no extra charge for the gluten free bun, it's included in their bargain set menu for children. My son loves it and always asks to go here if we go out to eat. Personally, I found the food amazing! The onion rings and the vegan burger is the best I have ever had!! Friendly people and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Honestly, our favourite place to eat out.

I can say its not the best burgers i had but still the location was nice , onions very oily hamburger is basic for the price i can say its a bit expensive for that taste , sauces were good i can tell

Terrible service. The lady was talking all the time with a table who speaks the same language and totally ignored me and other customers

Great food , one of the juiciest burgers I've ever had .

Best gluten free burgers, highly recommended. The staff is also very and very friendly.

Myself and my partner came to dine before going to the corn exchange for a show. We like to go somewhere different when travelling and this was our first time at honest. The service was brilliant, 2 gentleman served us and were so pleasant, polite and attentive. When ordering our food and drink, my Coca Cola arrived before we’d even finished ordering which was amazing. We each had a burger and rosemary fries and opted for a side of onion rings to share. The burgers were suggested to be cooked medium which we both opted for and they were delicious. I had the special truffle burger and my partner the chilli one. We also then decided to have the chocolate pot for dessert which again was brilliant. Thank you for a very enjoyable experience and we will now look for this restaurant chain when visiting new places.

As always, Honest burger didn't disappoint. The Rosemary salted fries are amazing and the portion generous. Warm enough even though delivered by Uber Eats. Also a safe bet when travelling to different locations.

The name says it all. The most honest burger in Cambridge!

It continues to keep my faith on this brand with food, service and et al.

Fantastic food & service. A group of us (3 adults and 2 children) called in to Honest Burger on Saturday 24 Feb. There was an issue with one of the kids meals being delayed. The staff were really apologetic and compensated us amazingly well for the delay. We were very, very impressed! The Burgers were great and the atmosphere in the restaurant was outstanding. This was our first visit to Honest burger in Cambridge and we can't wait to go back.

Arrived and was seated quickly by friendly member of staff. She quickly explained it was card payments only. We ordered drinks and food together and they arrived quickly. I would just say alittle too greasy and the coleslaw had a lot of vinegar so couldn't eat it all. Otherwise all good and would return and give it another go.

Been here a few times. Great burgers and fries. Really good selection of beer and wine. Situated next to the Cambridge Corn Exchange, very good for pre- concert food and drink. Had to wait for a table as they only accept reservations on certain nights. Very good service. Recommended.

Everything was good, the food was tasty, but the air-condition was very strong even outside it was cold.

Never again. Medium burger was bright red on the inside, looked raw… Well done was so over cooked and dry. There are better burgers and fries in the pub 5 mins away, only drawn to this place because it had “burger” in the name (weren’t very nice though).

Took a chance on this place, well worth it, the wait was said to be 10 minutes and it was, sat on time with a lovely order and a nice set of drinks. Chips are nice as well, might order the burger a little more done next time but enjoyed it.

First honest burger in years and first in Cambridge. A solid 4. Not special enough for me to crave another in another couple of years, but the service is friendly and prompt, and the ingredients seem reliable. I didn’t expect the place to be so full at noon! People are actually waiting at the entrance and staring, which gives me anxieties... perhaps next time I’ll order takeaway. I forgot the beef burger doesn’t come with cheese. Maybe one dayI’ll try the supposedly “lighter” smashed burger with cheese then. But I do appreciate the availability of medium rare beef patty (<3 fresh meat), otherwise M*Donalds would suffice. I would prefer a little more salt,but it’s good for my heart. The searing still offers some crunchiness. The bun is plump and gives a satisfying bites. The menus are informative, although I had to look at deliver menu for nutrition info on special items. And 20% off with Student Beans isn’t bad.

Always lovely to come to an honest burger, good prices, fast service, nice food! Onion rings were delicious, smash burger and bacon burger as well! Toilets were absolutely a mess.

Po burgerach ,oboje z mężem spodziewaliśmy się trochę więcej ..było ok . Obsługa jak najbardziej na tak ,mega przyjazna i pomocna. Mało miejsca w środku .

Food was really tasty. Staff seemed uninterested, mens toilets were not clean. No atmosphere

Always love my honest burger…I always get the special but switch to vegetarian. Worth all the calories!

Just a quick note to say that Kane was extremely accommodating after our huge group turned up, soaked through, last night (06 Feb). Thanks for the fries, you legend!