Chef X Cafe
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About Chef X Cafe
On Stoney Stanton Rd in Coventry, Chef X Cafe is a halal fast food restaurant serving smash burgers, donner and all day breakfast toasties. The X Box pairs two patties with golden coleslaw, and the Philly cheese steak burger runs alongside donner meat sauced with a sweet chilli style dressing. Loaded chips topped with beef or chicken donner are also on the menu, alongside chai and mango lassi to drink. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis, and payment is cash only, with a cash point a few minutes down the street for anyone arriving without. A space to pray is available on site.
Good to know
“Halal smash burgers, donner and all day breakfast toastie’s and muffins. Fresh home made chai. Try our amazing Philly cheese smash burger. Like no other! Try the famous Chef X Box meal. Smash burger, special donner, grilled chicken, chips and our in-house special sauce. All our special meals come with our homemade famous coleslaw that has become the talk of the town!”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention golden coleslaw, x box, smash burger and cash only payment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention golden coleslaw, x box, smash burger and cash only payment.
Customer Review Summary
The X box comes up again and again as the draw, praised for its portion size and flavor, with the golden coleslaw singled out repeatedly as a standout, one diner calling it the best they've had. Close behind, the Philly cheese smash burger draws strong reactions, including one reviewer who traveled from Sheffield just to try it, and the donner is frequently named as worth ordering too. Several also mention the chai and mango lassi favorably, and multiple reviewers note the cash only payment. Service is repeatedly called friendly, and one reviewer appreciated being given space to pray. One dissenting reviewer, however, described the same X box very differently: cheap patties, sauce-drowned donner meat, chicken that wasn't actually grilled, and a coleslaw that was "all just sauce, no slaw," concluding they would not return. Reviewers otherwise describe returning, including one who traveled from Leicester for the coleslaw alone.
Customer Review Summary
The X box comes up again and again as the draw, praised for its portion size and flavor, with the golden coleslaw singled out repeatedly as a standout, one diner calling it the best they've had. Close behind, the Philly cheese smash burger draws strong reactions, including one reviewer who traveled from Sheffield just to try it, and the donner is frequently named as worth ordering too. Several also mention the chai and mango lassi favorably, and multiple reviewers note the cash only payment. Service is repeatedly called friendly, and one reviewer appreciated being given space to pray. One dissenting reviewer, however, described the same X box very differently: cheap patties, sauce-drowned donner meat, chicken that wasn't actually grilled, and a coleslaw that was "all just sauce, no slaw," concluding they would not return. Reviewers otherwise describe returning, including one who traveled from Leicester for the coleslaw alone.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Really enjoyed the food! The doner had a lovely flavour, and the Philly steak and smash burger were all delicious. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavour. Great service from the staff, and we really appreciated them allowing us a space to pray. Overall, a great experience and we’ll definitely be coming back!”
- Google user
“OH WOW! I travelled from Sheffield to see someone and they recommended Chef X to me, so I had to give it a try and honestly, I’m so glad I did! That Philly cheese steak burger was absolutely unreal! Literally melted in my mouth. The flavour was on another level! I’d happily travel from Sheffield or let’s open one here!!! genuinely one of the best smash burgers I’ve ever had. Highly recommended! 🔥”
- Google user
“The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered loaded chips with beef and chicken, a burger, and mango lassi. Everything tasted amazing. The staff was also very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely come back and highly recommend this place! Just keep in mind that they accept cash payments only. It's worth knowing in advance that they accept cash payments only.”
- Google user
“Food was amazing. Quality. Portions are decent. Price was not bad too. Will be comong back. Smash burger on point and donner has to be tried. Well worth it.”
- Google user
“To the people who find this spot amazing, I do not believe you. Purchased a X box with their “cash only policy” of 17.99, the burger tasted cheap: Two patties, cheap slices of cheese and Algerian sauce. Donner meat was well over sauced, could only taste the terrible sweet chilli sauce (not really a special sauce btw) used, and the “grilled chicken” was not grilled at all, “Golden slaw” was a joke as it was all just sauce, no slaw. I would not recommend at all and definitely not going again Bubble burgers is a Better Spot”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Location
Fast Food near Chef X Cafe
- Foleshill Grill3.91190.3 mi£10–20
peri peri chicken, mixed kebab, half chicken meal with coleslaw
- McDonald's4.02,1728.5 mi away£1–10
missing order items, drive through counter delivery, food remake for free
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chef X Cafe | 4.8623 | — | — | golden coleslaw, x box, smash burger |
| Foleshill Grill | 3.9119 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | peri peri chicken, mixed kebab, half chicken meal with coleslaw |
| McDonald's | 4.02,172 | 8.5 mi away | £1–10 | missing order items, drive through counter delivery, food remake for free |
The 2 nearest fast food by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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