
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK)
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About Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK)
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) is a hamburger restaurant at 119A Waterloo Rd in London that describes itself as the originator of the Gourmet Burger. Each kitchen makes its burger sauces from scratch every day. Patties are 100% prime beef, with grilled chicken, panko fried chicken and vegan burgers also on the menu, and any burger can be customised. The smashed blue cheese burger comes with chunky chips, and truffle fries and truffle mac and cheese sit among the sides. Milkshakes come in Oreo, Biscoff and vegan varieties. The restaurant is open daily.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention truffle fries, milkshakes, vegan and vegetarian options and chicken wings.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention truffle fries, milkshakes, vegan and vegetarian options and chicken wings.
Customer Review Summary
Milkshakes lead the praise at GBK, with the Oreo, biscoff and vegan versions all singled out, one reviewer calling the vegan one creamy enough that nobody would guess. Truffle fries and truffle mac and cheese come close behind, and others mention the smashed blue cheese burger, the classic and crisp onion rings. Reviewers describe quick, friendly service and plenty of free tables, plus vegetarian and vegan options and customisable burgers. Complaints recur on the cooking and the toilets. One reviewer found the chicken burger batter too thick, and others describe soggy chips, a lemonade that tasted old rather than freshly squeezed, and a burger that felt smaller and less gourmet than remembered. Two reviewers call the toilets disgusting or in need of fixing. One Deliveroo customer says a burger arrived with no sauce for the second time, leaving it too dry. Another reviewer describes staff who gave a free drink and kept calling a number until a lost phone was recovered.
Customer Review Summary
Milkshakes lead the praise at GBK, with the Oreo, biscoff and vegan versions all singled out, one reviewer calling the vegan one creamy enough that nobody would guess. Truffle fries and truffle mac and cheese come close behind, and others mention the smashed blue cheese burger, the classic and crisp onion rings. Reviewers describe quick, friendly service and plenty of free tables, plus vegetarian and vegan options and customisable burgers. Complaints recur on the cooking and the toilets. One reviewer found the chicken burger batter too thick, and others describe soggy chips, a lemonade that tasted old rather than freshly squeezed, and a burger that felt smaller and less gourmet than remembered. Two reviewers call the toilets disgusting or in need of fixing. One Deliveroo customer says a burger arrived with no sauce for the second time, leaving it too dry. Another reviewer describes staff who gave a free drink and kept calling a number until a lost phone was recovered.
Featured reviews
- TAUHIDUL ISLAM
“I visited GBK on the 20th and had a really great experience. The food was fresh and delicious, and the burger was cooked perfectly. The staff were friendly, welcoming and provided excellent service throughout. Really enjoyed my visit and would definitely recommend GBK!”
- Peter
“My experience with Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) is as follows: Delicious truffle Mac and cheese. A burger what was good to eat yet less "gourmet" and smaller than I remember. The Oreo milkshake was very tasty just as expected. When the waiter came to collect our empty trays, I remember he put his fingers in one of my friends' water glasses to move it to make space for the tray collection. It wasn't really an issue but it did make me feel a little dispoiled to be honest. The affirmationed friend, is a keen music listener and maker and took offence with one of the songs that was playing in the background. He mentioned that the song ended with a 'fade-out' which is what he usually refers to as the 'coward's way out'. Not a strong finish. Overall, I loved my time here.”
- Enlightentite
“The staff here helped me out when I came in looking for WiFi. I'd left my phone on a bus and was trying to track it. The supervisor helped me out immediately. They made sure I was connected, got me a drink on the house and assisted me in tracing my phone. They promised to keep calling the number and in the end I caught up and got my phone back. Thank you GBK for hiring such wonderful people. The burgers are great too (I usually go for the classic).”
- Chris Jeffery
“I visited around 17:30 on a Saturday evening and had no trouble getting a table for myself. I had the smashed blue cheese burger with some chunky chips and a dip. I thought the food was delicious and it arrived quickly with friendly service. Being able to order from my phone was useful too.”
- Elliot B
“Fast service and good comfort food that hits the spot. Vegetarian and vegan options are available and you can customise any burger however you like. The biscoff milkshake was the highlight for me - one of the best milkshakes I’ve had!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Here at GBK Visit your local Gourmet Burger Kitchen Waterloo at 119A Waterloo Road in London. We pride ourselves on serving up a variety of handcrafted burgers, combining 100% prime beef with the freshest ingredients and burger sauces made from scratch, every day, in each GBK kitchen. we are the originators of the Gourmet Burger, serving up a variety of handcrafted burgers from 100% prime beef patties, grilled chicken, panko fried chicken and vegan burgers, using only the freshest ingredients and fresh sauces made every day. GBK is a child friendly restaurant - we have children’s menus available. Dine in, takeaway or get your burger cravings delivered to you.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) | 4.31,564 | — | truffle fries, milkshakes, vegan and vegetarian options |
| Shake Shack Leicester Square | 4.311,773 | 1.1 mi | burgers, milkshakes, soft bun |
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| Shake Shack Tottenham Court Road | 4.04,680 | 1.2 mi | juicy burgers, crispy fries, thick milkshakes |
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