Dirty Burger

Amazing burgers, tasty, fresh ingredients. Just too much pepper, without that it will be a 5 stars place.

Been here a few times in passing, and though the staff have been perfect I can’t help but feel there is something missing from this place. It’s certainly doesn’t have the charm of the original in Kentish Town. This layout and feel is much different bar the exterior. Whilst the other has more cosy warmth to it this feels odd.
Maybe it’s just me but I also like the fact that the other one is so confined that you can smell the burgers, even see them being made. The food is cooked well here but I can’t help but compare thinking this is no match for the original.

Would have been a great experience if only the guy taking orders (and helping at the grill) put on gloves before touching the meat and putting the cheese, tomatoes and all other ingredients on it. I felt disgusted. Clearly, the place deserves its name, DIRTY burger…
The guy at the grill had gloves on but not him, that was clearly not his job to touch the food and assist in making the burger. On top of that, the fries were way too salty, it was almost unbearable to eat. Finally, I didn’t need a pile of napkins and 3 packs of each sauce; it didn’t notice until I left but that’s such a waste.
Will not be coming back. The burger was good but overall I felt like I wasted £9 of my money.

The only reason this is getting 3 stars is because the burger is really really good. Sadly when I visited the service was terrible. Kudos to the guy working the grill because the manager was as moody as they come, wouldn’t look you in the eye and generally seemed content to be chatting with his mates rather than offering anything deemed as good service.
The onion fries were bad, you can’t use red onion in onion rings, no taste! But I will repeat the burger was decent.

I’m not a «meat person».generally. I mostly just eat chicken, but occasionally decadance calls for something fat, juicy and overwhelmingly «meaty». A good burger may not be a daily occurence in our household but when done well it is a reason not to become a veggie. I’m glad to say that this tiny place opposite the BoxPark does just that. and how!
First.the «tiny» reference. Yes, it is tiny indeed-​just 3 – 4 stools overlooking the kitchen and 2 – 3 communal tables. I would imagine it would be almost impossible to get a seat later in the evening, but don’t taske my word for that. We went at 6 and got two stools at the front, which was fine, but beware for later. We watched the grill man do his thing. First thing I learned was that the burgers are all cooked to order-​from raw. No pre-​cooking here. Each is allowed to cook under its own dome shaped lid, just as I’ve seen on US Food Network shows.
The menu is small-​just a couple or so of burgers, fries and onion rings. I had the cheeseburger. It was done to perfection-​the meat was tender, juicy and with a real taste, as if it was well matured. Not the biggest burger I’ve had but this was more than made up for in taste. The fries were clean and crisp as were the onion rings. Altogether brilliant!

Perfect for a diner on the go with your friends. Tasty fatty burger absolutely not pretentious and cool vibes guaranteed. The place is quiet small so don’t go as a big group. One vegetarian option for the non meat eater which is a must for me as my mister is strictly vegetarian.

A delicious juicy Cheeseburger + chunky fries + smooth strawberry milkshake + excellent staff + fab atmosphere — small space = Fun dining experience.
Food coma

Three stars overall; my wife had the cheeseburger, I had the Dirty Cop-​Out (vegetarian), fries, and milkshakes.
Milkshakes and fries were fantastic — 5 stars. Cheeseburger gets 3, nothing special about it, and the Cop-​Out gets 1 star.
Regarding the veggie burger: First, I’m not a big fan of Portobello caps, and it was a stack of 2 portobellos. Second, whatever condiment they included (garlic aioli?) was so overwhelming I actually only made it one bite into the thing. I tried a few more times, but I couldn’t get paste that flavor. And I have *never* not finished a veggie burger. Until now.

Came upon this joint whilst looking for a not so nutritious meal, and boy did I come away satisfied! The bacon burger was pure quality, as were the onion fries, which were crispy on the outside, and satisfyingly chewy on the inside.

I happened upon this place while walking to the overground. I was in a hurry to get home, but hadn’t had lunch, so I ordered the bacon burger to takeaway. It was ready in a few minutes and I took the bag with me and walked briskly to the Shoreditch overground station.
I had a four-​minute window until the next south-​bound train. I made the call to eat the burger. Four minutes takes longer than you think it should. I comfortably ate the burger and did a good job of not spilling the juices.
It was still as hot as it would have been had I decided to eat in. All the parts were great, just like the first dirty burger I had at the Vauxhall restaurant. The meat patty cooked just right, the bacon thick and the cheese melted and tasty. It was the best four minutes of my day.

Yesterday a friend and I went to dirty burger for dinner. It’s fairly small and very popular, when we arrive at 6.15 there were not many seats available, so we sat at the counter. The décor was standard burger bar. The staff were pretty attentive throughout and they were rushed off their feet, so props to them. The waitress warned us that it’s possible that we may get splashed with chicken juice, as we were sitting opposite where the chefs chop up chicken.
My friend recommended a vodka, elderflower and cranberry, sweet but refreshing. We ordered a cheese burger & a burger with avocado. The burgers are not massive in size, and had we been really hungry we would have ordered more. As soon as I saw the burger I knew that this was a knife and fork situation. I had visions of wearing most of my dinner, like other people have commented, it’s messy. The burger was nice, definitely not the best I’ve had, but better than a lot. For pudding we contemplated Apple pie with ice cream, because it looked divine. But we were, unbelievably, pretty full.
If you are lucky enough find a space, there is parking right outside. It was free when we parked, I’m not sure if it is free to park all of the time.
I would return to dirty burger. I would recommend it for a quick bite to eat with friends. Oh and. Don’t wear your smartest shirt!

The burger craze sweeping across London the last few years has opened a space for some sweet options to indulge a carnivore’s guilty pleasures, and Dirty Burger does just that!
It’s not called dirty for no reason: the burger is a delightful mess! A well seasoned patty crammed into a Brioche bun with the classic must-​have trio of gherkins, tomato and lettuce, oozing sauce and melted cheese. The onion fries are particularly good and make a nice change from onion rings — not to mention easier to eat!
Whilst I’m a fan of simplicity, the combination of a small joint with limited seating and a pretty limited menu makes its bit tricky for a group visit, especially if you want to dine-​in — otherwise as far as a stripped down and simple burger, it definitely hits the spot and tempts a gluttonous second serving!
Keep an eye out also for their special burgers — last time they had a chorizo burger which was pretty awesome.

Disappointing — a massive amount of hype for a relatively mediocre product.
As I’ve mentioned in other burger-​related posts, the game has moved on from when Dirty Burger came onto the scene. The patty was generous but I found it underseasoned and overly peppery for my liking; can’t fault the condiments and bun, but ratios were off. Go over the road to Bukowski in Boxpark for a superior product.

Dirty Burger is dirty.
Not the space, although it does try to recreate that backwood shack feel where you get downhome BBQ (even if you are in the middle of Shoreditch), with dark wood everywhere, fridges that look like cabinets and a rubbish bin that looks like the hole in an outhouse (which as soon as someone pointed it out to me, made my Dirty Burger look even more dirty).
But no, it’s dirty as in messy, this is a messy as hell burger. But it’s also a damn tasty one. The meat is well cooked, the veggies tasty, and the sauce dripping out onto your wrapper and then, subsequently, all over your fingers. The only thing it could use is a toasted bun, because the bun was a little dry.
It’s a tiny spot. There are a few places to sit but only if it’s not packed. You may be better off taking to go. But again, if you do, find somewhere that you can eat this burger without judgement, because you will not be clean at the end of it.
They call it Dirty Burger for a reason.

Dirty burger with bacon has thick cut bacon and is definitely something that requires a lot of napkins. Solid burgers with decent beer to go along. Chips weren’t great — a bit soggy. Pretty divey and while we ate inside, I’d probably recommend getting it to go.

Easily one of the best places I’ve been too for junky food on a satisfying level, not as comparable to the likes of patty and bun but it still has its charm. It’s darker and almost gothic. The toilets are nice but I swear it was a bit of a nightmare navigating the place as was dealing with idiots who can’t wait in line to get a seat.
Service was great though. Enjoyed the people and they were really nice to us. The specials were just right. Not too much and not too little so you felt hungry. The chips weren’t anything to shout home about but the battered onion rings were. Baileys milkshakes were a good on the side. In terms of value for money it was ok overall and I would probably say it’s a close rival to Patty and Bun for burger joints, but lighting and side options as well as burger varieties are something that they could do as a «next step»

this is the closest I’ve gotten to an American burger in London. meaning, it was very very delicious.
the juicy, sweet, soft bun almost bounces to perfection.
better than the neighboring patty and bun fo shuuuuure

Dirty Burger es exactamente eso: una hamburguesa pringosa, grasienta y jugosa. Pero también deliciosa, las cosas como son. A mí personalmente me gustó mucho el sitio, aunque es verdad que no es el lugar más cómodo para disfrutar de una hamburguesa si lo que buscamos es sentarnos con tranquilidad y comer a gusto. Todo lo contrario.
Dirty Burger está pensado para ser un pequeño local donde recoger tu pedido y llevártelo para comer en otro sitio. Aunque en su interior tiene algunos taburetes altos y algunas tablas que hacen las veces de mesa, no se caracteriza por ser un sitio cómodo o para grupos. En cualquier caso, la hamburguesa está muy buena y merece la pena pasar por aquí.
Está frente al Boxpark de Shoreditch y abre hasta bien tarde. No dispone de una gran variedad de hamburguesas, pero las que tiene están muy ricas. Las patatas y los aros de cebolla también están muy ricos, pero, como digo, todo es totalmente grasiento y pringoso. Ya lo sabes.
Me gustó que tuvieran cerveza de jengibre, uno de mis más recientes descubrimientos y que afortunadamente es algo común encontrar en UK pero no en España.

Early last year I discovered the Vauxhall branch and instantly became a convert to the Church of Dirty Burger, crowning it my favourite burger experience ever. Today I found myself within an acceptable distance of this branch to warrant a detour and sample their wares.
There are three items on the menu. Dirty Burger, Dirty Bacon or Dirty Cop Out (vegetarian). You should note the vegetarian option is cooked on the same hot plate as the beef and bacon, so any remotely serious vegetarian will turn their nose up at it.
Anyway, we ordered our food and waited. It wasn’t mega busy but the burgers did seem to take a while to come. At least this meant we had managed to get some seats by the time the food was ready. There are maybe 10 chairs in the whole place.
The two things I love about Dirty Burger are the burgers and the onion fries. The burger here was good but not quite as good as the ones I’ve had at the Vauxhall branch. Great flavour but not rare enough here. It was pink in the middle, but not as pink as I wanted it.
The onion fries were great. Chunks of red onion deep fried in a light tempura batter that’s mixed with cider, then lavished with sea salt crystals and pepper. They are to die for, which is handy because eat too many and they’ll probably kill you.
It was still a great Dirty Burger, but not enough to steal the crown from Vauxhall. Sorry Shoreditch, but you hipsters can’t always be the coolest kids on the block.

Dirty Burger is exactly what the name implies: A dirty, messy burger that you don’t go to when you want a gourmet burger. You come to get this burger if you’re in a hurry and need a quick lunch or dinner. Or if you’re out drinking and you need some fortification to get you through the night. Or if you’re hella hung-​over and you need something greasy to get you through the morning. That’s what this burger is about.
I had the bacon burger with onion fries. The burger itself is really tasty, with a great mustard sauce and nice, thick bacon. For my taste, the burger itself is cooked too much. A burger should be medium-​rare and this is more medium to medium-​well. The onion fries are heavenly, like onion rings, just not in rings. And made with red onions, which are far superior in onion world.
If I’m in the area and need a quick bite, I’d come back. I just wouldn’t go out of my way go come back.

Now, shoreditch on a sunday morning: basically, the weekly english version of The Walking Dead: broken bottles, food remains, dogs walking on the roads and some zombies sleeping around the corner or slouching on Rivington Street. And me and my trolley coming back from flash trip in France. Hungry. Wonderful Scenario.
No more than one month ago, I saw this new burger spot just a bun’s throw from my house, and this sunday morning was just a perfect time for trying it!
The location is really «Shoreditchean»: the classical fancy underground place, falsely cheap, just a room with on-​sight kitchen, and a counter on all sides with stools, that’s it. And it really seems perfect for the zombie movie scenario described above.
Now, when you get in what do you want? hopefully a burger. Which burger? Don’t care, no choice. Cheeseburger, bacon burger or veggie thingy (hate veggie option in a burger place. eat burger or go somewhere else, damn it). Chips or onion rings, and a milkshake. stop.
Now, I love small menus, but damn this is short! really short! It’s better to be seriously good or damn we have some issues here!
So how was it? Good, pretty good. We have a greasy, saucy burger with cheese and vegetables, but the best part is the bacon. My god, that’s some serious thick burger, basically it’s like having a pork belly steak over a burger, and it’s damn delicious! My only issue is with the bread, as the burger is a bit too saucy for the soft bun, a bit like patty&bun but the result is a bit more soggy, maybe because the whole thing is cooked for more time under cover. Bad rate for the fries, too old. That’s a mistake from the cook, not from the recipe, maybe things are better with other people. And I really want to try the rings next time.
In the end, it’s a good solid spot, I’d never go for the cheeseburger but rather have the bacon one, and I still have to test the fries. But in the end, when choosing I’d rather go for bukowski in the boxpark rather than here, more choice, more quality ingredients!