This place was recommended to me by a friend. I visited during lunch time and the place was empty, but that didn't stop me from admiring the decor of the place--which was a former church or shelter. The jalapeño burger had the right amount of spice and it was super tasty. I recommend coming in for lunch as they offer a free beverage during early hours. read more

First of all, burger gets 4.5 stars. It's damn close to a 5, but let down by a slight under-cheesing on the cheeseburger. Other than that it takes the prize for best burger I've had as an American living in the UK for nearly 14 years. From top to bottom it's a really tasty burger, with the highlight being the meat. It's nicely seasoned, well formed (not too tight) and well cooked. Pretty close to a Shake Shack burger, but MM is better as it's got no faux-piped in grease (read the NYT profile of SS's owner from about 18 months ago). The fries get 5 stars. They're absolutely delish. There are two reasons for MM getting 4 stars overall, ie a rating below its food: First, the beer policy. Who the hell serves 2/3rd pints but charges full pint prices? We're talking 6 quid+ a full pint! I won't have beers with dinner on principle alone. Second is a weird combination of aggressive and airheaded service. Aggressive is seating a group of three at stools facing a wall with a pillar between two of the stools, when you have a half empty dining room. You can pleasantly offer us a reserved table if we're comfortable that we've only got an hour (and BTW, what are the odds that a family of 3 with a 9 year old take MORE than an hour? none). Ditzy in that we had to do the usual chasing of underexperienced wait staff. We'll be back though. Again, and again, and again. We just won't drink beer! Final comment for management: The credit card machines don't have an input for gratuity (which to MM's credit is not automatically added). You're killing your waitstaff! How many people overlook this and forget to tip? We did during our first meal here. The waitstaff should rise like the dead memorialized in the artwork and demand a change. read more

Been craving a burger for days so when I realised I was near one of the Meat... premises while running errands I decided to pop in. Had a Hoxton Fizz which didn't get me buzzed at all and the end tasted like really cheap prosecco or cava, Fried pickles had a really good batter but pickles needed more brine. Dead Hippie left my bun really soggy and falling apart was luke warm and generally one note. My burger craving has been satisfied but I'm in no rush to return. read more

Interesting venue (check out the ceiling) & DJ booth high in the sky ;-) very loud but you can handle it. Quick and helpful stuff....amazing chicken wings , chilli cheese fries, burgers (give a try to Buffalo Chicken Burger) and damn good Budvar Yeast! read more

Very american and so fatty food and stuff but the whole experience was great, good service, great atmosphere in an old church. Only downside: cocktails!! read more

If I was feeling particularly pretentious (what moi) I'd talk about being there in New Cross and just how hip and cool I was. MEATeasy may be long gone, instead we now have 4? MEAT**** restaurants serving variants on the theme of meat and stuff arranged in delicious combinations. The latest of these is MEATmission in Hoxton, a quite little corner behind the Holiday Inn. If we considered this small chain to be a family, then Meat Mission would be the art school dropout brother. Living in a squat in Haggerson he wears skinny jeans and a fedora, smokes roll-ups and has a 24 inch waist. He would also probably be angling for a job here.... On a Wednesday night the tables were crowded with the cool young things of Shorditch and Hoxton sitting at booths and benches surrounded by the 'saints and sinners' theme assisted by the atmosphere and features of this former Mission. The haircuts and fashion on display is almost worth the entry alone, but lets talk about the food. The Dead hippy I've eaten before (see above) and it's fab, the Monkey Fingers were new to me and proved to be an orgasmicly good chicken and chilli/pepper sauce combo - served dumped straight on a metal tray, because anyone eating here is too cool for fripperies like plates. The Garbage Plate however as suggested by the name, did actually come on a plate. I almost have no words for this combination of a vast pile of fries, meat, gravy, onion, horseradish cream and cheese. It was dirty and I liked it. I pride myself on having a healthy, well trained appetite but this nearly brought me to my knees. Its big, its sloppy and my lord is it good. I ate so much food I could barely breath in, never mind walk. Washed down with a couple of reasonable(if not particularly exciting) cocktails the meal probably shortened my lifespan slightly but I don't really care. My recommendation, is eat there soon, eat there with friends, eat as much as you can physically fit inside you. You'll never be able to capture the MEATeasy experience but this is probably the closest you can get. read more

Meat mission.. Or just MISSION as their front door sign reads, is almost an exclusive restaurant as their regulars get the booths and first timers are relegated to sitting on the benches in the center of the room. Going with a small group I really enjoyed their beer jugs and was quite amused by the decor. However the burgers aren't overly impressive and pretty pricey despite the dressings. Their Hippy Fries stood out. But when the check arrived I wasn't happy with the surcharges.. Ok ok take my %10 service charge, that's compulsory Id never refuse to tip to a decent waiter but another quid for a "voluntary donation" huh? Ok I'm not sure what goes on in meat mission but the satanist vibes got to me and I won't be coming back soon. read more

From outside it looked nice, from inside it looked even more nice. It is true that the restaurant style is unique, and I think every location of this chain has its own decoration. When you enter inside you feel like beeing in a nightclub, loud misic, lot of people going in and out. This trendy place is busy, so I would recommend to book your table. Otherwhise expect to wait more than 30 minutes on weekends. If it is the case, why not enjoying a drink at the bar ? The menu offers everything you wish to taste in the US. I tried the chicken wings, the fries and the cheeseburger. The quality is right, great value for the price. I even was thinking it is too cheap! Tasty food, served in large quantity. It is pretty dark inside and you cannot really see what you are eating :) It was hard to talk with others and to be listened, this is a really noisy place.. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday and boy, is it popping. The food is pretty much no frills, eat on some paper, with decent sized burgers but nothing spectacular, in my view. It's in a former mission, hence the name, and you sit on some rickety pews that are not all that comfortable. The major positives are that this is the only place in the chain that takes reservations; they have a great bar by the entrance should you arrive early or have to wait; and the sharing cocktails are so fun (we drank out of a porcelain bowl that was in the shape of a face!) And it's right in the heart of Hoxton so definitely go heavy on the drinks then hit a few bars in the area. read more

The food was good, the ambiance was fun, but the service was nothing to be impressed about.

I have no love for the Relentless Hype Machine when it separates my well-earnt (taxpayers') money from me for average dining experiences. I mean, I can see why MEATMission is enjoyable but, well, it's just not particularly special. MEATMission is located inside a converted church. I don't know how I feel about this. It's not that I'm religious in the slightest, but it made me a bit sad for some reason, whether it be the decor or what, I'm not sure. At least the place doesn't pretend to be anything other than a grimy, filthy, hedonistic slopfest, sauces oozing suggestively out of a greasy, stuffed, overflowing tower of sin, not onto any sort of china or crockery whatsoever but, shockingly, directly onto a tray. I'm pretty sure that's some kind of sin, as is coveting your neighbours' food as it is delivered to them. Either way, my mother would disapprove. Don't get me wrong, I love a good slopfest. However, I didn't particularly enjoy this one. The burgers themselves are alright, but they're pretty unmemorable. As I was eating my Dead Hippie (RIP), all I could think about was how it was a glorified Big Mac, the only difference was that the burger was bigger than those teasing, food porn-fluffed photographs plastered on the menu boards in McDonalds. I have no problem with glorified Big Macs (there are some great street food ones), but somehow this let me down a bit, whether it's because I felt that it was trying to be something else or what, I dunno. Secondly, the place just doesn't feel FUN to me (and let's face it, a slopfest has to be fun)...maybe it's because I'd had the pleasure of having a textbook slop experience at Lucky Chip not too long a time before coming here, but I just didn't feel any charm. I never felt my face light up, or my eyes slave driving the acid production in my stomach. As for the other bits, I've noted in my brain that the chips are not bad (couldn't tell you more than that) and that the Monkey Fingers are pretty addictive and come in a monster-sized portion. From my experience, I'd say they're more likely to have originated from an orangutan - the colour being commensurate with the that of the tangy buffalo-esque sauce. Overall, I wouldn't object to going again, but at the same time...eh. It's not horrendously expensive. It's a decent burger. Maybe it's just a function of the hype machine, maybe not. Either way, don't listen to it. read more

I do love MEATMission but the food is SO salty. Maybe that's the ploy they have going so customers drink more, I'm not sure. But as much as I'd love to eat my body weight in all the monkey fingers and garbage plates they can offer me off the menu, oh god the salt! It's like licking the oceans armpit sometimes. The photo booth in here is ace though, amazing lighting. Makes everyone look like a mega babe even when they've just stuffed their face with chips and are struggling to stand due to the intense food coma. read more

I love it! The food was amazing and the decor is fun and vibrant. The atmosphere is fun. Although it does get busy it's worth the wait. We definitely be visiting again read more

Had half of the dead hippy and half of the dirty chicken burger. The latter is far better for me. The onion fries are a bit strange. Just thin wafer-less pieces. The gravy chips are sinfully good and I always order the deep fried pickles. Be prepared to do lot of exercise to work this off after! But this Meatmission in comparison to their other branches is nice and gothic. Built on an old church I think which is nicely apt for the name. read more

If you can handle the heat, this is the best buffalo chicken you will ever eat. And yes I am an American! This is the real deal. It is topped with their pale ale and the brilliant church setting. Love love. read more

Having stopped in only once, I can't speak for much on the menu, but the green chili burger was brutally delicious. If you aren't a fan of spicy food, tread lightly. My lips were still burning the next morning. The dead hippie fries were OK, a bit heavy on the mayo for my american tastes, but they were cooked to a nice crispness and the ingredients were top notch and full of flavor. A nice beer selection, even with a few American Craft beers to boot. The large communal table in the center makes this a great place for groups, though be prepared to talk loudly, as the music is booming. read more

Great burgers with a hipster flare. I would eat here everyday if I couldn't gain weight and have blocked arteries.

Didn't live up to the hype whatsoever. I wasn't impressed with the fried pickles, burgers or much of anything really. I'm from the states where a lot of these 'fried pickles, garbage plates, cleverly named burgers come from and this place is just a sad greasy excuse of an American diner gone very wrong. Thank God i didn't have to wait, otherwise it would be 1 star... lol read more

Had a burger from here which was very tasty and love their Hippie sauce. Had the Dead Hippie burger with Chilli Cheese Fries, more than enough for one person. The price does reflect the quality, high price, high quality. Even better, I haven't turned into a hippie...........yet! read more

Decent, but pricey by American standards. £8.00 ($12) for a basic burger, which doesn't include fries, which cost another $4.50. The Dead Hippy burger was pretty good, and cooked well. The atmosphere was intentionally loud and shocking. Service was very good, the staff attentive and friendly. read more

Meat Mission is the best Burger Bar in the Shoreditch triangle...not only is food amazing I was able to order the best bourbon after...this place is a great place just to hang out as the decor is amazing and would recommend it highly to anyone... read more

Came here on a Friday night and was able to get a table with no wait! Restaurant was super loud but had a good vibe. Tried a variety of the burgers: Chicken burger - delicious Green chili burger - delicious Dead Hippie Burger - couldn't taste the dead hippie sauce? Seemed like a regular burger but a bit dry Fries- thin like McDonald's; decent read more

What a gem of a place. Was staying in Shoreditch for a business trip and was looking for a chill place where I could sit at the bar and grab a bite. Punk design, a photo booth, and Nirvana greeted me as soon as I walked in. The green chili burger was fantastic. The cheese fries were okay but still enjoyable. Waitress recommended I try the House Grog and boy, was it great. Cheap and boozy cocktail that was perfect with the food. The bartender gave out free shots and even showed me an app that got me a free drink. Fantastic staff and service. Will definitely come back next time I'm in London. read more

Heard its the same as Meat Liquor, but that's probably why I like it so much. Great ambiance and decor inside, mixed with great burgers.

Burgers are really nice - "the dead hippie" was quite something. Also the wide selection of beers is quite awesome. Would recommend

This used to be the only decent burger place in town. Now they have serious competition and they are falling behind. The best part about this place is actually the wings and other sides. The burgers are good too but I've always found them to have too much black pepper. The last time I had the hippie fries the caramelized onions tasted old and tinny. It seems the quality of the food prep is going a bit downhill. The beer selection is great though and staff are friendly. A good casual place to meet hipster friends. Three stars for the burger. Four stars for the wings, location and value for money. read more

I was really impressed when I recently visited Meat Mission. I can't stress enough how hard it is to find a top draw burger suitable for vegetarians, but these guys get it. The halloumi and mushroom burger was probably the best vegie-burger that I have ever had, I really can't recommend it enough. read more

Probably the best burgers i have ever eaten. Brilliant decor. Loved the photobooth idea! X

One of the worst experiences of dining out! The waiter was extremely rude to our group. There was a group of 5 of us and 2 people were not eating but were going to drink. The staff made us feel very unwelcome and were whispering and pointing at us. The waiter told us we are not allowed to buy any alcoholic drinks due to everyone not ordering a full meal. She also stressed that if another group came in we would need to leave immediately. When the food was served, the waiter slammed the food down. The food itself was very greasy. The waiter never came back until she slammed the bill on the table. We noticed she had added a service charge to the bill so we asked her to remove it, as we felt we received horrible service. She responded by yelling at our table. read more