Jakes Hamburgers in Redbridge

These burgers have gone down hill they are tasteless. I see a few others saying this and they are right. Remove all the fancy bits all the sauces and extras and take a bite from the burger. They are bland with no taste. Years ago they were great. Not now.

Great burgers, great guy behind the counter. It is cash only though, so do make sure you bring some, especially if it's late as there may be some interesting figures around when you try to get to the cash machine.

You won't find burgers like these anywhere else! Been coming here since I was a teen (over 20 years), will go here until the day it closes. Also if you fancy a BBQ, you can buy the burgers from here for a very reasonable price. They are all I use for my BBQ shindigs now.

I really enjoyed the food here. The prices are brilliant. And u get your money's worth. Friendly service, served food with a smile

Had the 8oz Jake’s blowout got to say absolutely tasty highly recommended

Banging burgers, Rob is a top bloke

Simply the Best - was telling my friend how in the 1980’s we used to finish football training with the Old Bealonians going back to the Clubhouse in Wards Road then on the way home picking up the best made to order whatever ingredients you wanted Burger in Essex. He said there is such a place in London now called Five Guys I will take you tomorrow. OMG not in the same class and their prices are so expensive !! Long live Jakes !!!

Don’t let the reviews fool you. Burger 0 flavour whatsoever. Imagine selling burgers without even salt seasoning. I had to bin my food after two bites

Best burgers in the area, everything on the burger is customisable and for an amazing price. It's a must try.

Dinner is always good and tasty as been going for twenty years now and still going 😋

Amazing place, hands down one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. Made fresh to order, you can tell the meat used is fresh. The best thing about this place that it is non halal. Customer service was great too. 100% recommend to anyone thinking of going - will definitely be back.

Puts every other burger place to shame by far. Cheaper and better quantilty. Seven Kings Institution go now and be impressed

Wonderful local business with fantastic food!

A Seven Kings institution, the wonderful Jake's. Great value grub,good size portions and a good varied menu,including the mighty Blow Out. Highly recommended.

Jakes is a part of my growing up history, we would eat there after a night out in Ilford or Seven Kings (1978). Back then you could get a square ⬛️ burger and you could order a box of burgers to take home and put in the freezer. Without a doubt the best burgers in East London. Try one.

I ordered the lamb burger and the rib steak with chips.. 11£ or so I didn’t ask for any sauce, glad I didn’t because it was well seasoned with sautéed onions and cheese I’ll be going back again. What a gem.

Used to frequent Jake's thirty odd years ago and always remember it being the best burger place around. Always told my son how nice they were and noticed deliveroo deliver for them so we ordered. Just as nice now and my son agreed.

Made our journey from Benfleet to Seven Kings, just for a burger from Jakes. As always, burgers fresh, tasty and cooked to perfection. Pricewise, can’t grumble. We could get a McDonalds and pay about the same - difference in taste and quality not even close! Love coming here, it’s always a treat for us. I believe Jakes has been around a good 50 years - here’s hoping there are plenty more visits to come.

Jakey boyyy, im glad you have an options for vegetarians because my first order was fantastic!

Icon of seven Kings People talk about it from years back But It really can do with a deep clean, bringing it back to its glory days 50 years this year

Jakes Burgers is the original fast food place of Seven Kings. It’s not only a great place to get a burger, it’s also a historical site.

Jakes is the best been going here 20 years same people same food 5 stars

Paid for 16 oz of beef patty, received 12 oz (365 grams) a big discrepancy and when you consider that 16 oz vs 12 oz costs £4 more you would expect to receive exactly that. When I contacted the owner, he advised that all weights advertised are pre-cooking, and so a 16 oz burger is in fact 12 oz, a 8 oz = 4 oz and so on. If I were the owner and valued the integrity of my business, I would add extra meat to account for the shrinkage, or add a disclaimer on delivery sites to inform customers of the same otherwise you are misrepresenting an item. Another piece of advice to the owner is not to dismiss a customers concerns by using the premise ‘I’ve got a reputable business and don’t receive complaints of this nature’ thus trivialising their concern. Treat each concern individually and with a helpful attitude. As for the burger, the patties contained too much flour (which is typically used as a binding agent, just less) making them very rubbery and without flavour, which left much to be desired….

Absolutely brilliant classic burger place. Total nostalgia. Been going for like 50 years and is a piece of local history. Top quality food for reasonable money. Gentleman that served us was super friendly and made sure our food was cooked perfectly right in front of us.

And on the seventh day he created Jake's. A fabulous take-away which provides food of the highest quality. Jake's is a local favourite, but is well worth the journey for the more ambitious & adventurous. Must re-visit soon as supporting local community is essential (I use this excuse to stuff my face)

Went last night and ordered two burgers, a sausage and three portions of chips. The food was genuinely outstanding. We added bacon to one burger and an egg to the other. Both delicious and very filling. Very friendly service. Will definitely be going back. 10/10. Can't believe we've never been here before!

Absolutely fabulous, I went there late evening after the Ritz ….I was starving. Much rather dine here locally 😊

I’ve visited for the first time today after living in the area for over about 18 years. It has become increasingly difficult to find a non-halal fast food spot especially as a Sikh person who cannot eat halal due to my faith (not for political reasons!). I was so over the moon to come across Jake’s after learning they serve pork and other burgers. I went in and tried the chicken burger, hot dog and chicken pepper sandwich all of which were cooked fresh right in front me even right down to the onions. It is really good value for money and everything tasted really delicious. Myself, my dad and the dog (who will wait outside as usual!) will definitely be visiting again

My boyfriend took me to this lovely little burger place that has the best burgers with a wide variety of toppings (bacon,cheese,egg, onions, tomatoes everything you could want in a burger. The freshly cooked chips were perfect as a side. The only complaint I have is I couldn't finish it all even though I wanted to keep eating. Food was great but also the gentleman that ran the business was very friendly, welcoming and good customer service. My boyfriend and I will definitely be back for more food soon! Overall I would highly recommend this place to everyone.

I’m a local lad & I can’t believe I haven’t been here before, the food is honestly 10/10 (one of the best burgers I’ve had) & considering the high quality of the food the prices are very good too. Whenever I need a burger this will be my place to go 😎👌🏼 I can tell that the owner is a very nice man, his overall customer service & conversational skills are 10/10. I found out from him that this shop has a 50 year history & he’s been working in the shop for all of this time which I found really interesting. Even though I only came here last night I have already highly recommended this place to my friends & family 😁

Waited 1 hour and 45 mins for an order that didnt arrive. Extremely unhappy as im now starving and have nothing to cook at home and used the last of the money in my account. I will never order from them again. Seems im going hungry tonight.

Used to go here every night after clubbing at The Cauliflower or anywhere else really! I'm talking nearly 50 years ago so this place is a living legend.

I used to go to Jakes in the early 80s (introduced to me by business partner DJ Froggy, it was his local) and back then it was the best take away in the area - guess what: It still is!! Their Blowouts are legendary, the burger I had this evening was superb: 4oz with fried egg, grilled onions, mushrooms and salad - one of the best burger's I've ever had. the place is totally authentic, it's been running since the early 70s and is still the same. If you're in Seven Kings or nearby ignore all the other flashy places and head to Jakes, you'll be glad you did, great food and run by very nice people too. Also this is right by an Elizabeth Line tube station so easy to get to from Central London - Jakes is the real deal and it's AAAAAAAAA+++++++++++

Had my maiden burger at last night. Was as good as I've been told. Lovely guy and a great conversation. Prices are amazing tooo!

Wow what a great burger we just had.. bought 4 beef burgers for my family and they are still licking their fingers. I feel bad as lived in Seven Kings for 12 years and always drove past Jakes.. But from now on, no more dirty chicken shops or processed McDonalds, Jakes all the way now! And only £30!

Delighted to see this is still open and looks the same as it did when I first ate there 25 years ago! Superb burgers and lovely fella :)

Burgers are quality. Prices even better.

Burgers are out of this world great portions very reasonable prices and the owner is really friendly. Can't fault the place. Only been there once but definently going back

Lovely service and food. But it looks like the place is due a deep clean

This on first glance looks proper old school and possibly if not recommended I would have looked on. But this place is absolutely bangin. The prices are brilliant, the burgers are everything you wanted but never knew it. If every burger taste like this the world would be a better place. The bunn is toasted with a beautiful singe to the edges as is the onion. Talking to the owner he has been there for 50 years, a really nice bloke, and you can taste the mastery. Taste and texture are well thought out in these burgers. I like it.

I've been going to Jake's for over 40 years. Their burgers are legendary and rightly so. Although the shop isn't fancy, their burgers are the best I've had. If you try the 12 or 16 ounce "blow out", you may need to dislocate your jaw to get it in your mouth, but it's yummy!

No words can do justice to the quality of food served at Jakes. Seeing & trying is believing. Been eating there for over 30 years. Excellent service and a “blow out” menu to suit the hungriest of customers. 5 stars all day long.

I Have been eating at Jake’s for over 30 years. Never have I not enjoyed the food. Always love having a chat with Rob, I take all my kids with me and they also love Jake’s. But forget everything I have said and put your hands together in appreciation because finally the original RIBSTEAK is back !!!!XXX!!!! Oops I’ve been in twice this week for a treble mmm . Thanks Rob you made me a happy man I will be back very soon. Elliott

Jake's has been a local legend for decades. The current owner is not the original Jake, but uses the same suppliers and recipes as Jake's has served forever - with the addition of vegan burgers for the so inclined. I'm told those are good too. You won't find a better takeaway beef (or lamb) burger this side of the Atlantic. Food-wise Jake's can't be faulted and the owner is very chatty: shame he's a Brexiteer.

Still as good as it was 26 years ago

Never a bad burger, in the many years of attending this fine establishment. Especially a Thursday night, after the Bury Club packed-up after another fine "Mick and Kiwi/Beanie/Odie" gig, and we bundle down to Jakes for a Tower burger of some class. Excellent range of toppings and amount of patties in your own burger. This cannot be recommended highly enough. Owner is a thoroughly lovely chap, too!

Me and both my boys got bad food poisoning we was sick all of us this on my birthday of all days we all had burgers and i am so uset

It's just like it was in 1977, although no space invaders in the corner. If you want old style proper burgers then you need to visit.

Can't belive I've lived in East London for 39 years and didn't know about Jakes! Fantastic, honest homemade burgers, good quality ingredients served with a smile and a good chat about the days!

Best burgers I've ever had Including the stateside.

Wow!! what a burger !! I will be back....so reasonably priced too

Best burgers in town! Cant go wrong with Jakes!

I've always walked past the place and smelt the burgers being made, it always smelt soo goood. So I decided to try it tonight and oh my god, you will not be disappointed. I loved it, the taste is just something nothing could beat and I will be back for more.

Simply the best and such a nice guy. Vege burger blowout is amazing. So many flavours in one burger 🍔

Always delicious. I'm saying this after a gap of over 20 years. I ordered a beef 12 oz with mushrooms, cheese, onion, mayo and mustard and my vegetarian daughter had a veggie burger. She said it was really good. Jakes owner told he makes the veggie burgers from his own recipe. Superb

Wait by the front door and Robert will come out to take your order. It's like a drive-though but you're walking 😁 The whole of his excellent menu is still available and as good as ever. Take a Covid break and get a burger from Jakes. You will not regret it.

Have been using Jakes since I was about 18 and to my shame, haven't been in years. I'm glad to say that the fresh quality hamburgers are still amazing, credit to the owner, who's a very lovely chap. Thank you for the delicious food and I won't leave it so long until next time 🙂👍🏻

Fantastic burger, freshly made with clearly great ingredients and the owner is a top bloke

Still the best been going here 30 years plus

You want to eat a beast of a burger... Go to Jakes!!!

I normally get the veggie burger. Very tasty with chunky chips. It’s a great value meal with great taste. Recommend this place to try at least once. Owner is very friendly too. Go on and support your local business!

I've been using Jakes for the last 35 years and locally it used to be famous for it's square burgers. Whilst the burgers may now be round, the quality hasn't changed. Same friendly service, same decor, same taste. I always indluge in a couple of burgers when I'm there and enjoy it every time. I'll keep coming back as long as it's there.

In this place everyone gets the best burgers in London, served from Friendly Robert, an Englishman who gives a very good name to his country, 🇬🇧❤👍👍👍 All the best from Greece mate 🇬🇷🇬🇧👍❤

Jake's has been a local legend for decades. The current owner is not the original Jake, but uses the same suppliers and recipes as Jake's has served forever - with the addition of vegan burgers for the so inclined. I'm told those are good too. You won't find a better takeaway beef (or lamb) burger this side of the Atlantic. Food-wise Jake's can't be faulted and the owner is very chatty: shame he's a Brexiteer.

Have visited Jakes since I was a child. In an area full of rubbish restaurantes and cheep shops its the only decent place to eat. Unfortunately its not ope very often because the owner has other business interests. To be fair the demographics of the area have changed so much I doubt he makes much profit. Nice polite friendly service and a good formulae which would flourish in a better location

You won’t get a better beef burger anywhere, also peppered steak, vegan burgers . The beef burgers are prepared by his own butcher to an unchanged formula. This is a no frills establishment run by the same guy for decades, a loyal established customer base. Always easy going friendly banter, local news & nostalgia bouncing around between the owner & customers. Check the opening times before going.

I had the double pork rib burger with chips for £6. The burger was delicious. The chips were also excellent - thick cut proper chips. Great value. Highly recommended if you are ever in Seven Kings. Also don't be put off by the decor (place has been here since the 1970s...)

Absolutely delicious as always. I have been going to jakes for 37 years and it never fails to impress. Outstanding food and service.

A diamond in the rough Old but gold 😍

Having driven past Jakes Hamburgers for so many years and always wondering what it was like I finally got a taste of their burgers and wow it did not disappoint. Rob is so friendly and welcoming, you could just talk to him for ages. Walking in, you feel like your stepping back in time to the 90's and it just makes this place so much more special. I already cannot wait to go back.

Best burgers ever. Great guy who owns and works there. Visit this place when in seven Kings. You won't regret it.

As always superb. There is no better burger.

Lived in the area for 10 years nd only just tried jakes... My better half said he used to go after being at the room at the top (ilford years ago) nd out of the blue 1 Kate evening he said I wonder if jakes is open nd that's where we found our self's.... I had 8 ounce with cheese, mushrooms nd onions... The other half had what he always had 8 ounce with egg nd mushrooms... Rob is a great fella loads of story's nd burgers are truly amazing... Fresh nd cooked to order... We now go once a week nd what a great yummy treat... Definitely recommend jakes to anyone that's hungry nd doesn't want the usual chicken, pizza or brand burger places... Please give jakes a go nd just enjoy Well done for being here for 40 something years

Visited after a night out in the West End of London at the Theatre.Used to use Jake's after clubbing back in the day & it is just as good as it was back in the 80's.The food tastes exactly as it was then, delicious, made to order toppings of pineapple, mushrooms, whatever you fancy.Disappointed that they don't serve beanshoots any more, that's what made Jake's burgers really different but there's probably a good reason behind that move.I opted for the rib burger (a Chinese ribsteak) with pineapple....it was soooh good. Jake's staff are pleasant, willing to pass the time of day with some banter & once I'd enquired about the beanshoots we had a trip down memory lane about the Seven Kings Hotel, The Lacy Lady & The Regency Suite.....what an era ! Absolutely adore this place, it'll be a sad day when Jake's finally says goodbye.Hopefully no time soon.

A fantastic old fashioned burger bar, perfect after a night out as there open until 2am. Reasonably priced good quality food! one downside is that they are only open between Wednesday to Saturday!..

This place is amazing and the food is the best fast food in the area. Why go to McDonald's when you have this place at the same prices (if not cheaper). Please go!!

Jakes hasn't changed in years.. Though don't let the old exterior put you off. The burgers are by far the best in the area and worth a visit just to try one. Reasonably priced and a great choice.. The 8oz Blowout is something to behold. Highly recommended.. If your'e in the area on a Thurs/Fri/Sat night. get yourself down there, you won't be disappointed.

Lovely old school shop with really decent burgers which I've never had anywhere else. Rob is always up for a chat and really knows his stuff, worth 10 stars : )

Easily 5/5 considering I'm a huge burger fan! I ate here 2 months ago before I left my job in East London...and the owner didn't disappoint. I just enjoyed the burger for what it actually was, not pretentious and glorified, but a burger. Great chips as well.

The best burger bar in Essex. In fact, dare I say it, the best burgers ever! Jakes serves freshly prepared, made to order beef, lamb, chicken and veggie burgers with a variety of toppings. Huge burgers, beautiful chips and all very reasonably priced. I've been going to Jakes since my school days and the burgers are as good as I remember. Burgers from the big franchises pale in comparison.

Epic burger, proper chips. Best I've ever had would highly recommend!

Awesome burgers...homemade and handmade and extremely reasonably priced...good fat steak style chips aswell😍 You will not be disappointed!!!!

Classic, timeless burgers. Great food. Great service. Can’t fault it. Been a customer for around 30 years. Lovely grub!

Top food, great family business been eating here 30 year's, great food great company.

Very friendly service. Nice burgers

Best place to go to in seven kings if you get a burger get a full blow out it Will fill you up if your on a night out or just chilling

Awesome owner who loves this place with his passion, the vege burger and their chips are to die for!

Have visited Jakes since I was a child. In an area full of rubbish restaurantes and cheep shops its the only decent place to eat. Unfortunately its not ope very often because the owner has other business interests. To be fair the demographics of the area have changed so much I doubt he makes much profit. Nice polite friendly service and a good formulae which would flourish in a better location

These are the best burgers. Been having burgers from here for about 30 years. Only trouble is you never know when he will be open. If you should be passing this burger bar and he's open pop in and try one I'm sure you won't be disappointed and the best veggie burgers with all the trimmings

Best beef burger I've ever had in London. No gimmicks, just straight up quality.

Best beef/lamb burgers in East London, it's been here for so many years it practically speaks for itself!

From eating burgers on the way home from the kings or joker (now sadly both gone) had the pleasure of getting a pepper steak sandwich again. Brings back some great memories

I'm well travelled and still haven't had a better elsewhere

Responding to the below review, jakes is opened on the evenings Wednesday Thursdays Friday and Saturday but not every week it's just draw of the luck if your driving past and it's opened. You can always ring before to see if he's opened

I've been coming here since I started secondary school and now I'm 46 and still coming here!! So do the Maths, it needs to stay here coz we're Sick of all these cheap Halal fried Chicken and Pizza Shops and need this Local institution to stay put!!

I use to have a Jakes every week when I lived in ilford when I visit I always think I'll have a Jakes it's never open can anybody advise me on opening times

The best burger place on the highroad and no halal too

Love this place! Burgers are second to none!

Been visiting Jakes for 45 years, thought it was my best kept secret. If you're feeling hungry, you won't be afterwards. These are easily the best burgers in town, any town.

Amazing place even for vegetarians. Ask for veggie burger with double cheese, mushrooms, salad and pineapple. Trust me vegetarians - this is dope! As well get a meal with fries and some sauces will cost you nothing for the taste of pleasure. :)