The fish and chips are good but they always seem to have to cook them from scratch. Everything else seems to be served cold, and even the shake takes five minutes. really? That’s cold already? I moved back from the US in July 2014 and was excited to see NZ had Carl’s Jnr … sadly it seems to be in name only. In the the US it is amazing food with brilliant service — here it seems to be average on all fronts.
Georgie B.
Place rating: 4 Auckland, New Zealand
I eat fast food very rarely, but when I do, it is always a tasty burger and to-die-for chilli cheese fries from Carl’s Jnr. I like the St. Johns branch because it is close to my house and you don’t have to wait in line for ages compared to the Queen Street branch. My favourite burger would have to be ‘The Famous Star’ — it’s a safe choice, or if I want to go all out, then I’ll order the ‘Guacamole Bacon Thickburger’ — who doesn’t love guacamole or bacon in a burger!!! The burgers are delicious and taste different to McDonald’s and Burger King(better). At the St. John’s branch, you can also add jalapeños to your burger, which you can’t do at other branches. I also love their ‘Chilli Cheese Fries’ — haven’t tasted anything like them before! Melted cheese and chilli mince on top of fries — what’s not to like! Also, if you’re into thickshakes, try one next time you’re at Carl’s Jnr — creamy and delicious!