Wimpey in Southend-on-Sea

Friendly, efficient and professional staff. Great food. Clean and warm restaurant. Great 80's music. What's not to like.

this eatery is the cleanest place i have ever been in, it gleamed everywhere i could see, even the carzee gleamed. the food yep we enjoyed that too

Went shopping yesterday with my two kids as school was closed due to strike. We were just looking for somewhere to have a quick lunch and saw they had a deal that stated kids eat half price. So we Jumped at the deal. Money is tight so i made it clear to the waiter that we want to take advantage of the deal. Only one kid qualified as age limit is 10. No problem there as we too understand the challenging time hospitality industry have had since the pandemic. Now here is the complaint, as we made the order i asked the waiter several times to confirm that our 9 year old order qualifies for the half price, on all times he confirmed yes. So the food came, no complaints about the food, it was fresh and decent portion. When we went to pay, as the waiter read out the bill it was a lot more so i clarified if that includes the half price offer and he went All the meals were full price. As you can imagine, the shock and horror on our faces At that point, another waiter and i think the owner who were standing behind him all went....yes it is full price. Sounded like something rehearsed. I obviously tried to explain what we had been assured etc but they did not want to know. Then my waiter said something that annoyed us more. That 'it happens a lot'. I mean if you have realised your signage and the way you are communicating is confusing customers then as my daughter said (while we were outside) ' do something about it'. I tried to ask if there is any chance they could honour the offer but they said no. I paid as didn't want to cause a scene but i sure won't be going back.

A beautiful, well-kept restaurant, run with high standards. The International Grill still offers the same touch of class it did in the 70s. Staff very friendly and very tactful and polite dealing with those protesting about mask wearing

Really impressed on a visit today. The restaurant is really well kept and clean and the staff were delightful. The menu is much as it ever has been with all the old favourites. Although we visited for nostalgia we were actually really impressed and all much enjoyed our meals. Well done Wimpy Leigh on Sea!

What better place to go than Wimpy Leigh Broadway on New Years Day ?! A well lit and recently Refurbished restaurant with friendly staff and nice welcoming atmosphere was our family’s choice this year. Mum wasn’t up to cooking New Years Day and how could you blame her ?! We left that to the well established owner Erhan who went out of his way to cater for us, our daughter and her friend. Especially with her special dietary requirements. The food was prompt, fresh, and up to its 5star rating. A great start to the New Year for us @ Wimpy Leigh-on-Sea. Thank-you to all the staff for a fantastic meal and your welcoming smiles We will be back soon without doubt. See you later on in the New Year Georgia & Family

I called in here to kill an hour before I had a meeting. The staff were pleasant and happy. Customer service was their priority. They had decaf coffee which tasted good, was well presented and reasonably priced. I'm glad I called in here and will look at other Wimpy's when I'm out and about.

In fact, if you live within the SS postcode catchment - you're spoilt for choice - with five Wimpys scattered around the region.. Although the Leigh on Sea branch remains our fave. It's clean, has ever-helpful staff, and combines mid-century retro-restaurantism with a 21st century finish. All the tradish grills, burgers and Bender in a Bun are available, but also a robust veggie selection for the non-meaters.. bean, beetroot, quorn - and of course the Brown Derby to finish.. *Travellers Tip*: After your Wimpy visit, take a trip to Fives, just a couple of doors down - it's one of the countries last remaining (and family run) record shops..

I have enjoyed wimpy for years and years you are always getting a great burger from this branch and served on plates which is nice

Brought Family from South America to Leigh for a day out on beach approaching Southend. I found the place cosy, good staff, affordable, fresh, clean and my guests loved the freshness of product and the great milkshakes. Second to well known Brand BK. Thanks for a great meal.

As a traveling man, I always appreciate a great meal where I can find one and this Wimpy exceeded my expectations. I sat down in a calm and friendly restaurant to order whatever the biggest burger they had in which happened to be the king size. Well worth the money and enjoyable till the end. Chips were perfect, service was quick. Will be returning for sure.

We were greeted by a lovely waitress and sat by the window on a lovely sunny day. Restaurant is immaculate (even the toilets!).. was pleasantly surprised to see they have 2 veggie burgers on offer as other fast food chains only do 1! Quorn burger was lovely, cooked by the owner who told me he has been there for 20 years! Overall lovely service and food will definitely be returning!

We both very much enjoyed our burgers. I had wimpy cheeseburger my husband had quarter pounder with cheese and chips. All freshly cooked, burger nice texture and full of flavour and not greasy nice onion and fresh salad in a decent bun. All wash down with nice pot of tea. Restaurant functional but very clean (toilets spotless too). Very nice service from the father (who cooked) and daughter who served. Definitely return when we fancy a burger.

Say what you like but Nothing, absolutely NOTHING beats the taste of a Wimpy Burger. Its fresh, its tasty and unlike Macs & BK the buns are real bread, not packed with addictive fat & sugar. Real salad in the bun, nice cup of tea, service perfectly pleasant, and great value. I so wish there are more Wimpy shops.

Restaurant as you would expect, basic but clean, food a blast from the past for me, hot and cooked fresh to order, the impromptu entertainment of the staff swearing, arguing and culminating in the supervisor threatening to punch and younger member of staff for apparent cheek was unique if some what totally inappropriate as children age ranging from 4-12 were present. All in all a memorable visit, great burgers 😋

Persuaded to try a late afternoon snack by an old friend, whose memory of Wimpys was perhaps based many decades ago. First impression was of bright cleanliness. Unfortunately the food was awful. We both ordered the all day breakfast and made the mistake of asking for fried bread instead of chips. The generous two slices of bread were like crispy sponges soaked in fat. The fried egg was also overdone to a frazzle, nothing like the perfect ones in their wall poster. The trademark "bender" sausages were overcooked too. The generous side salad was limp and tired. With a tea and a coke the bill came to over £19, poor value and no comparison to any of the many caffs in the area, which offer such food properly cooked at half the price but which unfortunately close at 3. There was constant clattering and banging from the open kitchen. I have never before been made to feel nauseous by the oiliness of a meal and the discomfort lasted several hours.

Always nice to pop into for food or just a drink. Service always with a smile.. Nice and clean. We just had drinks this time but treated with same courtesy as if we had had a full meal.

Staff always polite and friendly. Food always hot and freshly cooked. Owner always welcomes us and thanks us on departure.

Visited on a busy pre Christmas shopping trip, wimpey is a favourite of mine.... I had a club burger which was fine, sticky toffee pudding, again fine, the coffee was terrible (always has been) Mango smoothie was a bit odd but alright

Recientemente visité durante mi descanso de almuerzo wimpy

Wimpey aparecimos en este a lo largo de la carretera de Londres en Benfleet para cenar. Pedimos el club barrio pounder con patatas fritas para 2 y aunque muy concurrida llegó bastante rápido. El personal era amable y eficiente. Honestamente puedo decir que no han disfrutado de una hamburguesa mucho en un tiempo muy largo. La hamburguesa y el pollo estaban muy jugosos y las salsas con que eran preciosas. Las patatas fritas eran bien cocinadas y crujientes por fuera. Luego dimos un esquimales para gofres para 2. Era absolutamente precioso. Teníamos 2 cafés y 1 de pepsi y llegó a £30.53. Bien vale la pena cada respirar!!!!! Si regresaría. Sí lo haría.

No sabía Wimpey era todavía no hemos tenido una en nuestra ciudad desde la década de 1980. Sólo teníamos que ir. Era como la hora era todavía, el menú era el mismo, y la comida aún probado como recuerdo. Bien hecho, realmente me gustó, sabía como un adecuado burger.

Bien le permite poner esto en perspectiva, es una cadena hotelera de clase media foodresturants rápidas escondido en Leigh Broadway entre algunos de muy alto nivel y muy apreciados restaurantes, así que, ¿por qué ir allí y ¿cuál es el problema. así que digamos, mi familia y yo hemos estado yendo aquí por muchos años y razones, oh, limpio, una gran elección de platos recién cocinados 'fast food' servido por el más educado y amable personal. ¿Qué es lo que quieres, hamburguesas, completos desayunos, pollo envuelve gran batidos, todo en un gran menú. El restaurante es luminoso, limpio y el personal es muy eficiente, en lo que respecta a precios, £25,00 por 4 comidas, incluyendo bebidas (refrescos) no está mal y incluso tienes un periódico gratuito para leer. Sí, sé no es bastante el mismo valor que weatherspoon local donde puedes echar por una cerveza o vino por el mismo precio, pero al menos se puede comer su comida sin temor a una lucha romper fuera cerca de usted. Pruébalo, no será decepcionado, pero única sugerencia es que, si vas en coche, te sugiero que junto a las 5 de la mañana para conseguir un espacio de aparcamiento Leigh hay una zona de ir en los fines de semana.

Went there yesterday. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Ordered our drinks and food but were called away before it was served. (Our fault not theirs). They couldnt have been more accommodating and gave us the food as a takeaway. The food was piping hot and fresh and the chips were hot and crispy. Thank you Wimpy, Leigh on Sea. Will definitely be back!!!!

Had a wimpy takeaway and it was very mediocre. Have they recently changed ownership?! Thrown together burger (it was a mess), some limp lettuce and a wafer thin burger. Standards since our last visit have definitely dropped. Terrible value for money. What has happened to the wimpy we know and love?! It's not in Leigh anymore! We won't be returning and would suggest you don't bother visiting, there are far nicer burger bars in Leigh on sea.

We love our local wimpey even if we only visit a couple of times a year. Staff always very friendly and you always know what your getting.With the tons of eateries on the Broadway there are not many you can say are consistent with their food and service but wimpey you can. Prefer this to McDonald's any day.

Been here many times to grab a quick burger and chips on the go and always found the food first class and service excellent!!

I'd rate this Wimpey above average: table service and paying at the till is always prompt and efficient. Always welcomed by the owner or acknowledged by the staff when I walk in. Interior is warm, comfortable..and it's of course a Wimpey, and we know what's on offer at a local Wimpey.

I took my two boys age 6 and 2 to the restaurant on Saturday. The staff were friendly as always . Food comes out hot and cooked well. The better of the fast food establishments.

Went in for a coffee each whilst shopping and after ordering, overheard the boss say to the waitress “Don’t sit just anyone if they’re not eating and just want to use the loos for free” - disgraceful to talk that way within customer earshot. Won’t be going back.

Called in for a cup of coffee. It was okay, maybe a bit expensive for a burger bar.The staff was a bit robotic and didn't say much. Didn't sample anything else, drunk up and left.

Everything cooked from scratch and not reheated from hours before! Good vale for money and will go back when in the area. The waitress was very helpful and it was nice to see that she had time to chat with my children :)

The WIMPEY was always the place we (family) and I (teen and older with friends) went to for good food, and it hasn't changed. Even now the WIMPEY is still reliable for great tasty cooked food and a variety of desserts and drinks at a great price. You know where you stand with the WIMPEY, and you get great value for money - BETTER value for money, than a lot of the eateries that are available today, which appear to be more of a rip off in that you spend a lot for not a lot. So, a big thumbs up to the WIMPEY!

The food is tasty but everything else is just average. Came here for a light lunch. The waitress was disintrested and it showed. All in all not a good experience.

The lasty time I went there I was kept waiting for a while before they even started cooking my food. This was especially galling as I had stated that I was on a time budget before ordering. What can you say about the food? It's standard Wimpey fare - that's it!