Eastbourne
Half Man! Half Burger!

Half Man! Half Burger!

43 Grove Road, BN21 4TY, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Vegan • Mexican • British • Fast Food


"I was really excited for this one, a trip out of Brighton into the unknown. A sneak peak at the menu before hand had me salivating for a Gonzo Burger! Whilst I waited for the rest of the gang to navigate the one way route and parking restrictions on the road the waitress bought me a pale ale which had a fruity flavour that was very refreshing. After the rest of the gang turn up and ordered the food came out surprisingly quickly which suggested it was pre made or being kept warm and therefore I think the taste suffered. Meat patties weren't all that great for flavour, one of our group suggesting it had a bit of a eurosausage undertone that wasn't all that satisfying. Buns were a bit soggy from all the grease before you started to eat, once again suggesting the kept warm theory. Rosemary fries, clever idea but poorly executed. As once again they had no bite or crunch, still at least we could dip them and I'm glad we did because we were certainly charged for the bbq dip oddly the mayo was free, which just seemed petty on the bill. Looking around you could see that it was very popular on a Friday evening as most tables were taken and people were popping in for takeaways however the decor was a little non descriptive. Posters down stairs looked very much like a 7 bone copy cat idea and it could do with establishing its own personality. All in all a very forgettable burger and experience which was a big shame. I guess the lack of competition for trendy burger joint in Eastbourne is keeping the bar low in comparison to the rest of the south coast."

Roots

Roots

8 Grove Road, BN21 4TY, Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Vegan • Coffee • British • Vegetarian


"Great food, awful customer service. We were given a table which had spillages and sticky food on it. When I asked if they could clean it, the waitress quite abruptly told me it was clean and that it had just been cleaned and that it must be the sticky cleaning product. I pointed to the sauce and beans on the table and she still disagreed until she put her finger through it, then came and cleaned the table again. The menu stated that the veggie breakfast could be made vegan if you ask, so we asked what the difference would be between the vegan and veggie, to which she replied that the egg would just be left off. We questioned this: “so, no substitutes for the egg but for the full price of the veggie breakfast? Most restaurants tend to offer an alternative” to which she replied (with some attitude) “yes, don’t worry, you’ll get plenty of food, we’re not tight”. When the food came, it was delicious. Cooked well, clearly by a chef who cares a lot. But sadly no one came to ask how our food was and whether we had everything we needed. In addition, no one came to clear our plates or bring us the bill until we went to the till. Finally, just as I went to exit the cafe door, the same waitress walked back into the cafe after clearing plates outside, making me (the customer) stand aside to let her through, which I wouldn’t have minded had she at least said thank you or even acknowledged me with a smile, or a “thank you for coming, see you again soon”. She just ignored me. Needless to say, we won’t be returning."