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I had the MK Special last night. For $14.50, it's a bit pricey but I was oh so looking forward to maple bacon and onion rings! I lined up to order (bar & food items have separate lines) which took only about 5 mins and then moved on to the bar area to get some drinks. Bartender was nice and welcoming, thanks for that as I can't stand those who think they're too cool for school! Went back to my seat and about 15 mins later, my burger & onion rings arrived. Awesomeness! The burger was absolutely yummy. And it wasn't dripping in juices so my hands stayed dry. And nope, I didn't even have to cut it in half! Maple bacon was actually maple bacon for once. The bun was sweet, which I prefer for burgers, actually. The cheese was so tasty. I did take out the onion rings though, so I can have a slightly flatter burger which is easier to eat! For the negatives, the onion rings were very bland. The menu says they've been seasoned but I probably only tasted a slight saltiness once. Plus, we could NOT get any salt shakers with actual salt in them. Went to the bar to get a new shaker but was given another one that was just full of rice (wth, how can u not have any salt). The onions inside the batter tasted like it had been soaked in room temp water & so when u bite into one, u get a crunchy batter and then a watery thick slice of onion. With no flavour :( Anyways, despite that, I'll definitely be back again, for sure!
I heard big things about Miss Kays prior to dining here, so I was pretty excited to finally get the opportunity to sample. I was instantly drawn to the Mac Daddy burger, which had the great combination of macaroni and cheese, with fries, on the burger itself. Being easily peer pressured, I added an extra piece of beef for good measure. The burger itself didn't disappoint. It was piping hot, fresh off the grill. The beef was tasty and juicy. It was quite a delightful burger. The bun was light and delicious and the Mac and cheese ready enhanced the cheesy flavours. The fries were nice. Nothing stand out, but they served their purpose. I ordered a Puff Daddy salted caramel milkshake. That was probably the only disappointing element of the meal. It wasn't so much that it was bad, but it was no where near as good as a chur burger milkshake. But criticism aside, I came for the burger not the milk. The venue itself was quite busy. Friday evening had a decent line up to order, but we were lucky to get a seat easy enough. Good atmosphere for a burger joint, with an upstairs dining area as well. 4/5 pickles for this one 3/5 for the spuds
~~The Short~~ Burgers made with passion, and Ginger Beer with a Kick ~~The Long~~ Went here today after reading a feed in Google Now that suggested this place might be something I would like. Thanks Google: you know me too well. I judge a venue's culinary ability on how well they can construct a tower of all my favourite things and not have any one thing be overshadowed by another. Miss Kay's knows how to do this. I had the MK Special: Single beef patty, fresh onion rings (tempura batter), maple bacon (crissssppppyy), fancy lettuce, 'merkin cheese, thin slivers of pickle, sauce, all between a crusty but soft bun (it had a delightful texture, whatever it was). Barney Stinson from "How I Met Your Mother" sums up my feelings quite well about this burger. ;) My mate had the Ludacrisp burger which is a fried chicken offering with slaw and I *almost* had meal envy until I started eating the 'Special'. It really is something special. The chips were sold to us as probably enough for two, but I can honestly say these thin little Pommes in the serving size they are just didn't comfortably go between two blokes. You need a container each, otherwise there will be tears because the seasoning is something you will want to enjoy solo. We were both big boys today though and shared nicely.
To be honest, not overly thrilled with Miss Kay's. I came here with high expectations after hearing people rave about the food. I can honestly say my boyfriends Ludakrisp burger was probably the only saving grace. Tender chicken, the right amount of slaw, and crispy bun. Winner, wish i had of ordered it.... I had the Cheeseburger, which they should seriously think of renaming "we heard you like mustard so we gave you all the mustard". The problem is I DO like mustard. I like it on my burgers, not dripping out the back so much that it causes a meat patty, pickle and cheese avalanche on to my plate. In the end i gave up and went searching for a knife and fork... felt like a bit of a tosser really sitting there with my knife and fork eating what should be a pretty tame burger. Did the boyfriend have to struggle to eat his burger you ask? Nope! I think the basic issue with the cheese burger is they have stuck to tradition and put the cheeseburger together like this: bun sauce and more sauce pickles cheese beef patty bun Now if they'd just put it so they cheese and sauce on either side of the patty I can almost guarantee they'd have a lot less slippage... keeping in mind I love making homemade burgers and have used this method, it works for those planing on trying to recreate burgers at home :) I also had the "James Brownie" Milkshake. They use chocolate flavoured syrup .... not actual chocolate. Did you hear the disappointment in that sentence. Go back read it again, with disappointment, because I could tell even before taking a sip that this was NOT chocolate. In short, I was horrified. Here I was basically begging my boyfriend to take me to Miss Kays because I'd heard so many good things and I was left wanting to go home wash the mustard off me and try and get the fake chocolate flavour out of my mouth.
I've been to Miss Kay's a few times and have tried the Cheeseburger, Ludakrisp and Daddy Mac. I love the Cheeseburger - it's juicy and very tasty and I don't mind getting my hands dirty/saucy (a burger is meant to be eaten with your hands). The Ludakrisp had a nice big piece of crispy chicken and slaw but thought it was a bit bland. I think it needed some salt. The Daddy Mac is pretty good but the only thing I'm not sure about is the BBQ sauce. It could do without it. The Cheeseburger is still the front runner in my books.
Once upon a time i would have thought this burger was the best but Brisbane has so many burger places poppin up its turning us into burger snobs .The burger patty was just a little too bland and the bun just seems a little too dense making it fairly tastless. The balance wasnt quite there. The service was good and the vibe was good, just had high expectations for this burger .
Saaaah good. Have been a few times and my fave is the MK special - meat patty, American cheese, maple bacon, pickles, mustard and an onion ring. My husband is obsessed with the MacDaddy - how can you go wrong with mac & cheese and a burger?! This place has great old school tunes on a Friday night and is fun to go to as a couple...and is equally as enjoyable on a Friday lunch with a bunch of work mates. Good, solid prices. Exposed brick & cool lighting. Rockin', relaxed atmos. If you happen to be there when someone attempts the eating challenge you get extra entertainment on the house! 9/10.
I heard amazing things about this place and the reviews on Facebook sounded good so went on a Saturday for lunch. The staff were pleasant and did their job I guess but lacked personality and hospitality no one asked how our meal was?? I ordered a simple cheese burger and fries and my partner ordered the Mac daddy and a vanilla shake. (which to be fair in America they are thick shakes) came to $50. You have to pay extra for fries, drinks and sauce :/ The food came out super quick was awesome and the burger was huge and dripping with sauce so super messy but it tasted really nice !! sadly though it looked undercooked. My burger had pink inside the middle so had to eat the out side! I know they cook their burgers medium (apparently there's a sign up front) So if you like your meat patty to be brown and over cooked like me haha you might not like it! And then the milkshake ... Was really looking forward to their amazing milkshakes they looked AWESOME but taste wise .. It just tasted like flavored milk ..
7 years ago
Staff were friendly ! Burgers were massive to the point it was actually reallyyy difficult to eat. The sides were okay but nothing crazy tasty or amazing. Sadly came out a little cold too. The games they have available were enjoyable though :) read more
TL;DR: sloppy, messy, undercooked burger with flat soda. In a word: NOPE. I ordered the cheeseburger, Miss Kay's fries and a diet coke. There was no diet coke so they asked if Pepsi max would be alright. I've no aversion to Pepsi, so I said sure. It all started to go down hill when they poured my drink .... From a carafe which had been sitting out on the bar. The result was one very, very flat paper cup full of sugar water. Next to the burger. I'd heard great reviews so I expected good things. The first issue arose when it was served: it's huge and there is no cutlery. You can't cut it into slices or halves. If you're reasonably petite (like me) and have correspondingly small hands and mouth, you might struggle to eat the big, dripping with fat, oozing mustard and sauce cheeseburger. You basically just have to smoosh it at your face .... At which point it quickly begins to fall apart. The meat slid out the bottom, the pickles popped out the top - it was awful. Not to mention I was covered all over my face and hands in oily smelly mustard. Four napkins later I was barely half way through when I saw the final straw: the inside of the patty was red raw. Nope, no way, nuh uh. This isn't steak freaking tartare. It's a burger, and it should be cooked through. I couldn't finish. Im now feeling quite unwell from the oil and sauce overload. The chips were actually quite good but not enough to bring me back. If you want a decent burger in the city, don't go here. Again I'm left wishing I could give a restaurant no stars. read more
11 years ago
This place has to be Ben's Burger CBD dwelling sister. Branding, menu and quality of food all lead to suspect a strong genetic link. The staff are really friendly and have a genuine pride about their product. We sampled the double cheese burger and the pulled pork - each have their own merits. The cheese burger is A-grade fresh beef, with cheese that's sensationally melted with right amount of pickle, mustard and onion mix. The pork melts in your mouth and has what could be described as a cleaner feel in comparison to it's cheesier beef cousin. Overall, the simple lines, good cocktail options and tap alcoholic ginger beer, makes this place a great after work chill out zone with good music at still can chat and hang out volumes. Wouldn't mind if they offered bun less burgers but suspect that would conflict with the general ethos. Going back to try more of the menu. read more
I had the MK Special last night. For $14.50, it's a bit pricey but I was oh so looking forward to maple bacon and onion rings! I lined up to order (bar & food items have separate lines) which took only about 5 mins and then moved on to the bar area to get some drinks. Bartender was nice and welcoming, thanks for that as I can't stand those who think they're too cool for school! Went back to my seat and about 15 mins later, my burger & onion rings arrived. Awesomeness! The burger was absolutely yummy. And it wasn't dripping in juices so my hands stayed dry. And nope, I didn't even have to cut it in half! Maple bacon was actually maple bacon for once. The bun was sweet, which I prefer for burgers, actually. The cheese was so tasty. I did take out the onion rings though, so I can have a slightly flatter burger which is easier to eat! For the negatives, the onion rings were very bland. The menu says they've been seasoned but I probably only tasted a slight saltiness once. Plus, we could NOT get any salt shakers with actual salt in them. Went to the bar to get a new shaker but was given another one that was just full of rice (wth, how can u not have any salt). The onions inside the batter tasted like it had been soaked in room temp water & so when u bite into one, u get a crunchy batter and then a watery thick slice of onion. With no flavour :( Anyways, despite that, I'll definitely be back again, for sure! read more
11 years ago
I heard big things about Miss Kays prior to dining here, so I was pretty excited to finally get the opportunity to sample. I was instantly drawn to the Mac Daddy burger, which had the great combination of macaroni and cheese, with fries, on the burger itself. Being easily peer pressured, I added an extra piece of beef for good measure. The burger itself didn't disappoint. It was piping hot, fresh off the grill. The beef was tasty and juicy. It was quite a delightful burger. The bun was light and delicious and the Mac and cheese ready enhanced the cheesy flavours. The fries were nice. Nothing stand out, but they served their purpose. I ordered a Puff Daddy salted caramel milkshake. That was probably the only disappointing element of the meal. It wasn't so much that it was bad, but it was no where near as good as a chur burger milkshake. But criticism aside, I came for the burger not the milk. The venue itself was quite busy. Friday evening had a decent line up to order, but we were lucky to get a seat easy enough. Good atmosphere for a burger joint, with an upstairs dining area as well. 4/5 pickles for this one 3/5 for the spuds read more
~~The Short~~ Burgers made with passion, and Ginger Beer with a Kick ~~The Long~~ Went here today after reading a feed in Google Now that suggested this place might be something I would like. Thanks Google: you know me too well. I judge a venue's culinary ability on how well they can construct a tower of all my favourite things and not have any one thing be overshadowed by another. Miss Kay's knows how to do this. I had the MK Special: Single beef patty, fresh onion rings (tempura batter), maple bacon (crissssppppyy), fancy lettuce, 'merkin cheese, thin slivers of pickle, sauce, all between a crusty but soft bun (it had a delightful texture, whatever it was). Barney Stinson from "How I Met Your Mother" sums up my feelings quite well about this burger. ;) My mate had the Ludacrisp burger which is a fried chicken offering with slaw and I *almost* had meal envy until I started eating the 'Special'. It really is something special. The chips were sold to us as probably enough for two, but I can honestly say these thin little Pommes in the serving size they are just didn't comfortably go between two blokes. You need a container each, otherwise there will be tears because the seasoning is something you will want to enjoy solo. We were both big boys today though and shared nicely. read more
To be honest, not overly thrilled with Miss Kay's. I came here with high expectations after hearing people rave about the food. I can honestly say my boyfriends Ludakrisp burger was probably the only saving grace. Tender chicken, the right amount of slaw, and crispy bun. Winner, wish i had of ordered it.... I had the Cheeseburger, which they should seriously think of renaming "we heard you like mustard so we gave you all the mustard". The problem is I DO like mustard. I like it on my burgers, not dripping out the back so much that it causes a meat patty, pickle and cheese avalanche on to my plate. In the end i gave up and went searching for a knife and fork... felt like a bit of a tosser really sitting there with my knife and fork eating what should be a pretty tame burger. Did the boyfriend have to struggle to eat his burger you ask? Nope! I think the basic issue with the cheese burger is they have stuck to tradition and put the cheeseburger together like this: bun sauce and more sauce pickles cheese beef patty bun Now if they'd just put it so they cheese and sauce on either side of the patty I can almost guarantee they'd have a lot less slippage... keeping in mind I love making homemade burgers and have used this method, it works for those planing on trying to recreate burgers at home :) I also had the "James Brownie" Milkshake. They use chocolate flavoured syrup .... not actual chocolate. Did you hear the disappointment in that sentence. Go back read it again, with disappointment, because I could tell even before taking a sip that this was NOT chocolate. In short, I was horrified. Here I was basically begging my boyfriend to take me to Miss Kays because I'd heard so many good things and I was left wanting to go home wash the mustard off me and try and get the fake chocolate flavour out of my mouth. read more
11 years ago
My husband and I wandered into Miss Kay's hoping to find a good burger. Not only did we find a good burger, we had the best burger and fries we've both ever had. They also had our (new) Favorite cider on tap. Now I wish we had a Miss Kay's back in the states! read more
11 years ago
I've been to Miss Kay's a few times and have tried the Cheeseburger, Ludakrisp and Daddy Mac. I love the Cheeseburger - it's juicy and very tasty and I don't mind getting my hands dirty/saucy (a burger is meant to be eaten with your hands). The Ludakrisp had a nice big piece of crispy chicken and slaw but thought it was a bit bland. I think it needed some salt. The Daddy Mac is pretty good but the only thing I'm not sure about is the BBQ sauce. It could do without it. The Cheeseburger is still the front runner in my books. read more
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Once upon a time i would have thought this burger was the best but Brisbane has so many burger places poppin up its turning us into burger snobs .The burger patty was just a little too bland and the bun just seems a little too dense making it fairly tastless. The balance wasnt quite there. The service was good and the vibe was good, just had high expectations for this burger . read more
11 years ago
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11 years ago
Saaaah good. Have been a few times and my fave is the MK special - meat patty, American cheese, maple bacon, pickles, mustard and an onion ring. My husband is obsessed with the MacDaddy - how can you go wrong with mac & cheese and a burger?! This place has great old school tunes on a Friday night and is fun to go to as a couple...and is equally as enjoyable on a Friday lunch with a bunch of work mates. Good, solid prices. Exposed brick & cool lighting. Rockin', relaxed atmos. If you happen to be there when someone attempts the eating challenge you get extra entertainment on the house! 9/10. read more
7 years ago
7 years ago
Great burgers and cocktails. Pizza fries were amazing. Ate lunch here and came back for happy hour cocktails. read more
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11 years ago
I heard amazing things about this place and the reviews on Facebook sounded good so went on a Saturday for lunch. The staff were pleasant and did their job I guess but lacked personality and hospitality no one asked how our meal was?? I ordered a simple cheese burger and fries and my partner ordered the Mac daddy and a vanilla shake. (which to be fair in America they are thick shakes) came to $50. You have to pay extra for fries, drinks and sauce :/ The food came out super quick was awesome and the burger was huge and dripping with sauce so super messy but it tasted really nice !! sadly though it looked undercooked. My burger had pink inside the middle so had to eat the out side! I know they cook their burgers medium (apparently there's a sign up front) So if you like your meat patty to be brown and over cooked like me haha you might not like it! And then the milkshake ... Was really looking forward to their amazing milkshakes they looked AWESOME but taste wise .. It just tasted like flavored milk .. read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
Thoroughly enjoyed the laid back Americana ambiance and tasty poutine burger. The chips on the burger were delicious (I should have ordered a side order!) and the haloumi cheese in place of traditional poutine cheese curds was a great addition. The burger patty itself was a little charred, but the bun and toppings were all great. Not too salty, which is often a problem. Would definitely check this place out with friends. read more
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For a burger joint I am unimpressed with the food there. They have chicken and beef burgers. I order the O.G. Burger and the Dirty Fries. The burger patty is not house made. It is a preformed and reminds me of what you can get from the grocery store. The fries was good. I liked the sauce that went on the fries. I would have preferred the sauce on the side. Though they that 5 napkin dispensers it was not set on the tables. They were just sitting on the bar counter. Along with the napkin dispensers so were the condiment (salt & pepper) and silverware. Not very convenient. I also did not see any ketchup. read more
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185 George St
Brisbane Queensland 4000
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