Sammy Nicholas
Outstanding smash burger!
Having been told about this place by a buddy it was with great excitement I drove 400 miles from Cornwall to get one! (I did have a job on in Deal to be fair) the lady in the shop told me I wouldn’t be disappointed and I wasn’t
Well worth the trip and great value on the price. 100% satisfied
Fred Rivett
Popped by this place when I saw the 4.9* reviews from almost 1000 reviewers. Sadly it didn’t live up to the hype, and as suspected we were asked to give a google review if we enjoyed the meal, hence the outstanding score here.
Don’t get me wrong the food was decent, we went for the double smash burger to try the core offering and enjoyed it, but it came nowhere near the best burgers I’ve had in London (Bleecker topping that list). It came closest to a Five Guys burger, which I enjoy and would put a little ahead of this one.
The cajun fries were very good though, about as good as you can hope for at a burger place, so were the star of the show, hence the 4* rating.
If you want a decent burger and great fries this is a good independent spot, but just don’t get caught up in the rating hype, it’s not what it seems.
EDIT: Thought I’d post a quick update as I can’t respond to the owners comment any other way.
I appreciate that taste is subjective, and it seems the vast majority are massive fans of this place. I enjoyed the meal and will always respect an independent store looking to pursue excellence, which it’s clear the folks here do. I hope it continues to succeed and impress, and maybe one day I’ll return to try another burger, the chips were remarkable after all.
I think my review is fair enough though, a shame that it touched a nerve. Everyone has an opinion, and I was asked to give one here so I have. The burger here was good and enjoyable but to my taste wasn’t remarkable, hence the 4*. I may have had too lofty expectations, or differing taste, but I feel I’ve been fair in my review. It’s totally fair to ask for reviews if I’ve enjoyed it, and equally fair for me to mention that was part of my experience. I could have spitefully given a low score to try to bring the 4.9 closer to my estimate, but that would be egotistical and unfair. I think my review struck a fair balance, and was less critical than the owners reply. Others may disagree.
Either way if you’re into burgers and in the area you should check it out, but I probably won’t be making a special trip to go for round two.
Amy Jackson
One of the BEST burgers I've ever eaten! I went for the Smash as I love classics and it didn't disappoint. Sometimes burgers can be a bit cold but this was freshly cooked in front of us and came out piping hot. The strawberry milkshake was delicious too - definitely worth ordering if you love thick shakes! The staff were fantastic the whole time, really friendly and welcoming - highly recommend!
Arif Hassan
amazing burger and delicious cajun fries
burgers are light and not too heavy but good portuon size.
the staff were really lovly and I even got to play street fighter while i waited.
highly recommend
Andrew Bruce
As previous reviews have said, lovely staff and just amazing burgers. Amazing. Couldn't choose what to have but had the Limitless and would highly recommend, especially with 2 patties. And order the black garlic mayo!! Only negative was the music playing inside, that was pretty awful. Just avoid that by ordering takeaway, perfect solution. Would love to go again, if only I lived in Broadstairs/Whitstable.
Rashesh Ray
The best burger I’ve had for some time, Morgan was really helpful and on point with customer service point of view and David just did rest of the magic with the burger I had. I must salute you guys for making food with so much passion and the milkshake is cherry on top…. Thank you so much for the best meal guys.
Elanor Clapham
Absolutely fantastic place to have a decent burger and fries. Fantastic atmosphere and amazing and very welcoming staff. Wish I knew about this place before. Am definitely coming again!! (and I've already spread the word!)
DR GUNNUT
Absolutely amazing for a classic burger, exceeded expectations massively. Went for the smash burger and chicken mayo with chips and two shakes. Went down an absolute treat. Servers were amazing too, got food out fast considering it was a busy evening, waited about 10-15 minutes. Everything tastes so good when fresh! Great value for money for the size and taste. Chips were extra crispy and soft inside too. Yum!
Mariann Pintér
I had the best burger of my life here!
Nice service, I'll be back when I'm in England! hello from Hungary
Tony Evans
Great burger! Staff were very friendly and attentive. The black Garlic Mayo sauce was outstanding!
G P
What a fantastic atmosphere at Please Sir ! The best of American hamburger tradition with the one and only smash burger made fresh here in the UK. Highly recommend anyone visiting the area with a hunger for amazing customer service and highest quality food ! Definitely drop on by as you won't be disappointed at all. Thank you guys really enjoyed visiting you yesterday.
Stuart Palmer
This is the third time I’ve eaten here now so this is a long overdue review.
First time … I was told by a friend that this was the best burger joint around and that I had to try it, I went in with the expectation of this being amazing … and it was! I had the Jade burger which has caramelised onions and a Korean style sauce and it was the best burger I’ve ever had. The Cajun fries were delicious and were the perfect texture, crunchy and crisp on the outside but not over cooked still retaining the fluffy inside. I also had the snickers milkshake which was exactly what a milkshake should be, thick and creamy but not thick that you can’t drink it.
Visit number 2 we ate in, it’s only a small place but we didn’t feel cramped and the vibe was good. This time I tried the Limitless which had Red Leicester, red onion jam and garlic aioli. Again the burger was incredible! Cajun fries on point and the peanut butter milkshake was again perfect.
Visit number 3 today, I went for the Holy which had pastrami, pickles and mustard and again I wasn’t disappointed. Again Cajun fries perfect and again the snickers milkshake delivering. Also had the beef dripping gravy which was good but I’d have liked it a little thicker so I could have more on my fries but I really am trying to find a fault here!
I didn’t go into detail on how good the burgers were individually as they were all incredible, my personal favourite was the Jade, I absolutely loved the combo of the onions and Korean sauce. The beef patties are full of flavour and cooked perfectly. Being smash burgers and how quick they cook you expect them to dry out but please sir have nailed keeping them thin, flavoursome and moist. Another thing nailed was the bun, usually the bun can become soggy due to the condiments or oil but please sir seem not to have this problem with a lightly toasted bun that doesn’t go soggy!
Lastly the staff. Each time I have been the staff have always been so friendly, they want to serve you, they want to accommodate you and you can feel they enjoy what they do so a big hats off to please sir!
(Also cannot wait for the Whitstable joint to open, good luck!)
Elliot Marsden
Excellent experience! Refreshingly good service paired with delicious smash burgers, cajun fries and delightful milkshakes! Highly recommended, and would go back when in Broadstairs or Whitstable again.
Oliver
Probably the best burger I've every had. The quality of the food is fantastic. You can tell that the beef used is only the very best. Moist patties and full of flavour.
The staff couldn't be more polite ans welcoming. Top quality service and the staff looked genuinely happy to work here.
Would highly recommend!
Chantal Johnson
Whatever you order you won’t be disappointed! Amazing quality burgers here and lots of options to choose from on the menu. Had a side of gravy which we had to take home because it was so large, also overall had good portions. The owner is very passionate about his business and it shows through the food. Definitely going to visit again!
Jen Wan
Delicious burgers. The dripping sauce is the highlight, perfect for dunking your burger into and soaking up the sauce. Service was excellent. Would definitely recommend to any burger fans!
Katie Cox
Visited on Saturday night and had a lovely meal! Freshly cooked while we waited, and extremely flavoursome! The milkshakes were amazing as well! Lastly, the staff within the shop clearly care about each and every customer, very attentive dispute being exceptionally busy. David checked in on us regularly even though he was cooking on a very hot night, and both ladies were friendly and welcoming ( apologies I didn’t get their names). Will certainly be returning!
Aaron O'Hara
Update: Came back a year on and the burger is still amazing. But more impressive than that the man in charge is still making burgers and still very passionate. Really love this place, just wish it wasnt an 80 mile trip to grab one!
Absolutely epic burgers. We had the smash and the mighty burgers with cajun fries. The Smash burger was honestly the best burger I have ever had. The sauces were outstanding and the cajun fries were amazing as well.
You can really tell how passionate they are about their food and it all comes across in their warm, friendly service.
If you are in town you have to go to this place.
Sinead Roddick
First time at Please Sir Broadstairs as we live in Maidstone. But was very excited to finally try and we were not disappointed in the slightest with their mega juicy and tasty burgers. Fries were crispy, milkshake was perfect … it was just all prefect as my birthday treat
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