EDIT: I've changed my opinion about Holy Cow. Not sure if they were making better burgers in the…read morebeginning or if it's just my imagination. Went in there recently and was completely underwhelmed by my order. Went again, ordered something different, and it was the same disappointment. The service is also a lot less friendly. I'm pretty sure the only reason it was good before was because they were putting extra effort in to make a good first impression. Everyone knows that France does gourmet right and Lille is no exception. As long as you know how to avoid the tourist pits, reasonably priced haute cuisine certainly thrives here. Where France falls short, however, is with quick-serve dining establishments (which is all the average French wage earner can afford or make time for on their daily lunch break). After five years of living in France, I've grown so tired of kebab, over-priced/small-quantity fast food, and bland sandwiches/paninis that I've taken to spending my lunch breaks roaming the streets and alleys just praying to come across something different...substantial....delicious, and worth the price. Yesterday I stumbled upon the recently opened Holy Cow. Today, I ate there. Life is different for me now. For a total of €10 at Holy Cow I received a better hamburger, better fries, and a bigger drink than I did at another (no-to-be-named) burger establishment where I recently spent €20 for an extremely unsatisfying meal (mediocre burger, mediocre fries, and less than a can's worth of soda). Honestly there's nothing like HC in Lille. It's gourmet burgers at slightly-above fast food prices in an atmosphere that falls somewhere between. For me, it's what I've been looking for in quick-dining all these years. I'm over the moon that finally I'll be returning to work after break with a smile on my face instead of a grimace. All we need now is a decent quick-serve Tex-Mex place and I won't be missing America quite as much.

That's a yes! My girl brought me there on a Saturday…read moreafternoon, and I'm glad she did. I took the Spanish burger and it was delicious. Great balance between the steak (which was a little bit too cooked for me), goat cheese / honey and the salsa sauce. The only regret is that there's hot chili announced and it's not hot at all. The fries are very tasty too. There are fountain drinks for those who want syrup water. I'll go back to taste an another one (probably the Mexican one).

Amazing burgers. Our favorite was the Le Benoit. So juicy and flavorful. The fries were also…read moredelicious. Service was excellent and very friendly and helpful.

After a first shot in Paris, the opening of this boutique in Lille was more than expected…read more The first days, people were queuing for long minutes to get a burgé. Luckily, I went there just before the closing so I hadn't have to wait that much. I took a Bartholomé made of steak, bacon, veggies and 2 different sauces. Very good! They were running out of French fries (unfortunately!) so they offered me a beer instead, an organic Vivat that did the job! The only reason I don't put 5 stars is the price: 12€ for a burger and a beer is expensive and I wouldn't do it every month. But it's worth to be tested, even only once.

What a shame that this restaurant is a little bit hidden in a street next to the popular Rue de…read moreBéthune. It's a shame because the burgers are good, the recipes are original and tasty and they propose different drinks compared to what you can find elsewhere in Lille (Mexican sodas, Mountain Dew, etc.). As in many cities in the US, you have a system given to you while you wait for your order, that vibrates when it's ready. It's always clean when I go there. The prices are comparable to other burger places (8,90€ for a burger + fries + can drink). So, next time you're around, consider this option :)

Nice burgers that don't feel like fast food--not oily or salty. Their fries are nice too!…read moreReasonably priced.

Cups were dirty . Burgers were lukewarm . The chicken sandwich was good , and so was the chili…read morecheese bites . But probably one of the worst Burger King experiences I've ever had .

I can't say anything wrong about Burger King. This brand is part of my everyday life as Starbucks…read moreis for the coffee. So, how this place is different from the other Burger King or fast foods in Lille? Well, it offers a lot of seats (inside and outside in the mall), you can order on kiosks and then have a fast lane to get your order and it's opened until late at weekdays (12am) and even later during the weekend (1am). Anyway, Whooper's coming home :)

Food is delicious, atmosphere is authentic, music is nice. The portion of "small fries" is so…read moretremendously huge, that I can hardly finish it. Free peanuts and sauces. A special machine, which prepares dozens of Coca-Cola produced drinks, which you can't find anywhere else.