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Best burger in Brighton
- Thread starter The Merry Prankster
- Start date
- Oct 17, 2008
- 14,606
Sounds like I’m shilling for Uncle Sam’s but they’re a bit of an institution IMHO. Their chili cheese burger as a kid was absolutely to die for. I had one again (this time a double) a few months for the first time in a while and it was identical. The taste of my childhood birthday’s/special treats exactly as it was back then,
New staff, different suppliers etc but that classic Uncle Sam’s taste. I like Grubbs too (and the classic A23 meat out of a van - is he still with us?) but Uncle Sam’s was always special.
The one on Montpelier is the original store, and I believe the rest are franchisees? They do all the training etc at the Montpelier one, go there if possible.
It’s always immaculate too, even though it gets very busy.
- Oct 17, 2008
- 14,606
Never tried this - where is it?
BigBod
Well-known member
- Dec 12, 2014
- 380
Down on the seafront, right on the corner of the entrance to the lanes car park.
Comrade Sam
Comrade Sam
Can't be bothered to read through the thread. The answer is and has been since the mid 70s - Uncle Sams. Also best burger in Worthing, Shoreham and anywhere else in the country they have a branch. Unfortunately in Walthamstow I have to rely on 5 Guys.
- Oct 17, 2008
- 14,606
Will give it a whirl - thanks.
thedonkeycentrehalf
Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
- Jul 7, 2003
- 9,362
The franchises are very hit and miss. Broadwater used to be okay but was pretty poor last time I tried. Durrington one has never been good. However, Burgess Hill was consistently good and even though it has changed hands, the new guys really seem to take care.
Still to try Beef Guy in Worthing as he is only open until 6pm but have heard that they are good if expensive.
Cotton Socks
Skint Supporter
- Feb 20, 2017
- 2,161
Although the burgers are the same, the chips at the Carden Ave Uncles Sams are different to the ones in the Woodingdean branch.
- Oct 17, 2008
- 14,606
Thanks for the heads up. Must admit I stick to Montpelier as I’ve never once ever had a bad one from there. Carden Ave is generally good, but a couple of not great ones over the years.
I tired meatliquor after a recommendation and wasn't impressed. Didn't think it was as good as 5 guys.
MattBackHome
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
- 11,878
Uncle Sam's is and institution and I won't hear a word said against it, especially a Biggesf Burger with blue cheese sauce. By the same token, Grubbs is similarly iconic, and brilliant.
All that said; Burger Bros blow both out of the water in terms of quality.
All that said; Burger Bros blow both out of the water in terms of quality.
Haven't been there for a few years, but last time was just a std diner: not a particularly good burger. I thought Woodies was a better diner
If you can't be bothered to read the thread, then I have to question whether you've been bothered to try many different burgers to compare to your favourite.
Comrade Sam
Comrade Sam
I've lived in London for the last 22 years and there is no Uncle Sams up here, so I have tried many, many burgers. Whilst out of touch with Brighton's current selection, most of the chains and gourmet burgers are found up here in the North. Even had a Wimpy in Worthing last year!
Why?
Comrade Sam
Comrade Sam
Nostalgia and to make my kids appreciate how bad it was under Thatcher.
Grubbs or Uncle Sams for me, although I used to enjoy them from the long-defunct Scoffs (Portland Road), after a snooker session at The Portland pub.
That said, I once (foolishly) tried a Scoffs 'fire burger' - one bite and the rest had to go in the bin. Never had anything hotter than that and my mouth was burning for what seemed an eternity.
I stick to blue cheese, now.
That said, I once (foolishly) tried a Scoffs 'fire burger' - one bite and the rest had to go in the bin. Never had anything hotter than that and my mouth was burning for what seemed an eternity.
I stick to blue cheese, now.