Food and service was great just wish there was more room to enjoy myself in the space. Everything was just so tight.

It's closed down. Visited June 8, 2023. Came from a far distance to check it out only to find that it was closed down permanently, yelp didn't have it updated. read more

I was grateful to have zero wait on a Saturday night in Soho. Of course that generally comes with a price. We were seated by the window to people watch although there was barely enough room for two and a pile of cables under the table. Thankfully my friend is not high maintenance. We had to flag down someone for our order and then food arrived before the drinks. My cocktail was a very strong mint julep so they need to work on the alcohol ratio. Food was average, southern American fare. We both had giant chicken ranch burgers that were fun to admire but not practical to eat. I took out the onion rings to eat separately and tomato slices so I could still barely fit the rest in my mouth. Fried chicken was good. Their special sauce aka "ranch" was not even white but tasted ok. Fried pickles were cut in big wedges and basted in too thick of a batter. Same not-so ranch dipping sauce was served with them. We each only ate one. If you need a fried fix, it will do but it's not original or exceptional, especially for two discerning Americans. Plenty of other better burger joints nearby. read more

Stax Diner - Ranch chicken burger with fried pickles - New American Near Me - London, XGL

Great customer service and the food was amazing! I would recommend trying the Triple Stax Burger. The view is such a vibe! Thank you Keisse and Sergio for the service! read more

Great location and atmosphere. Food and drink hit the spot after a morning walking around London. Great kids menu and the staff were great. Definitely will be back next time we're in London read more

The burger was better than the chicken! I know because I ordered both. The chicken sauces were very good and I really enjoyed the type of bacon. The service here was amazing and they made sure we were well taken care of. This place is very quick with ordering and if you are looking to take a break from the shopping in Oxford Square this place may be the best spot for you! read more

Stax Diner - Chicken Sandwiches with and onion ring and amazing sauces! - New American Near Me - London, XGL

This was THE hardest restaurant I've ever tried to find. Ever. In any city. I'm not blaming Stax of course, I had the address and a mental map of the area but still could not find it. Then I noticed a little opening squished between two buildings with a sign of "Kingly Court" right above the doorway. I must have walked by it two or three times without realising. I think I was expecting a bigger sign pointing it out, so for anyone like me just a note look carefully for the sign. We came here for our 4th of July lunch/snack because Stax was having a 2-for-1 on milkshakes and ice cream floats. I love ice cream floats! Especially root beer ones which I don't think are common in the UK. I ordered the "Brown Cow" a.k.a. a root beer float which came in a glass with a can of A&W containing the rest of the soda. I honestly thought this would be bottomless as one can wasn't filling enough for me. Really glad we came during their special as I don't think it's worth it to get two on a normal occasion. Their cajun blooming onion on the other hand will be ordered every time I come here! I was very impressed by the size, the crispiness, the seasoning, and the dipping sauce. It really is meant to be split between two - we came starving and we were almost unable to finish it. The dipping sauce was my favourite, garlic and kind of mildly chipotle. It paired perfectly with the onion. In terms of being located in Kingly Court, despite me taking forever to find it at first I'm very glad it is located here. It was so nice and calm, it felt so secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city despite being right next to Regent Street. The diner itself is small and an odd long rectangle design but during off-peak hours there were no problems of people bumping into us to get pass. I can imagine there may be some problems when it's crowded. Service was also pleasant and helpful, our server even wished me a "Happy 4th" which I appreciated. I can't wait to come back and try other Southern favourites, particularly the chicken and waffles. A great place for American food, I will definitely be back. read more

Stax Diner - blooming onion!! like a beautiful, crispy flower - New American Near Me - London, XGL

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Went to Stax tonight following reading a review on the internet. Nice relaxed American styled diner, overlooking a court yard just off of Carnaby Street. I ordered a local (from Hackney!) lager, with a chicken burger and fries. The beer was lovely. The chicken was juicy with a lovely crunchy buttermilk coating. The fries were flavoursome! All in all the food was great! Service was ok. Attentive, prompt and accurate. I dined here alone (in town on business) and it was fine. Great people watching spot. read more

Stax Diner - Tonight's feast ! - New American Near Me - London, XGL

I've been here twice & tried the chicken & waffles as well as the habanero wings. I'm not giving five stars primarily because the seasoning on the chicken finger & the wings could be better. The breading on the tenders was awesome. The chipotle wings are not spicy at all. Not even a bit of a kick. The Arnold Palmer (I had strawberry lemonade) was pretty good. They use crunchy ice which I love! Would go back again to try something else in the menu. read more

Stax Diner - New American Near Me - London, XGL

In my quest to find the best burgers in London, I stumbled across Stax Diner in a few burger blogs. I've been working temporarily in central London, and so I made a trip there one day for lunch. The burger was pretty good. Served pink, which is my preference, and the meat was really tender. I did, however, feel that it could have been seasoned a bit more, but I guess that's just because of my taste for salt. Overall, I was impressed, although it was a little more expensive than some of my favourite burger places. read more

Stax Diner - New American Near Me - London, XGL

Stax Diner is in a great location - it's based in Kingly Court, right off of Carnaby Street. It's on the 1st floor (2nd floor for Americans). The weather was nice when I went so that windows and doors were open. It has a lovely al fresco feel to it. The food was fantastic. If you're a fan of American-style burgers, this is the place for you. Start with the Stax burger, then add whatever fittings/toppings/condiments you fancy. It's super messy but worth it! The sides are great. My friend and I shared slightly spiced cajun fries and the onion blossom. I absolutely loved the onion blossom. It's a large dish therefore great for sharing. I didn't get a chance to try the milkshakes so can't comment on it. I'll definitely come back and make sure I save room for it. Highly recommended for people to enjoy burgers and fries. For vegetarians - there is a fried green tomato sandwich that looks amazing. read more

Stax Diner - Awesome onion blossom with garlic dipping sauce - New American Near Me - London, XGL

Another American-styled burger joint in London! Not too bad actually, the burger patties are super crumbly making eating a bit messy yet maintaining all the natural juices and flavoring. The "Big Stax" and the "Bring Home the Bacon" burgers were nice, patties were juicy yet the buns were not soggy. Always a plus. Wasn't a huge fan of the fries they served. In the States, they'd be wedges. Though I'm quite particular with my fries, preferring crunchy and golden as opposed to softer wedges. I think if they cut them smaller, theyd probably be able to achieve that crispier texture. My English friend Bobby says, "The chicken was heavenly soft yet saltily crunchy. The waffle base, a perfect foundation to absorb the counterpunching syrup." (Clearly this guy has never had chicken and waffles before.) Chicken and waffles were great, I'm guessing this dish isn't too common in the UK. I think overall this place has potential. Today was the second day they've been open, a soft opening. Most probably come back in a bit when they've settled in a bit! Ps. They ran out to A&W root beer which was disappointing, but hey, it's on the menu and that's spectacular. read more

Stax Diner - New American Near Me - London, XGL

Stax is yet another US diner in London's Carnaby street. The venue is rather small and narrow with an open kitchen, beware the frying fumes will make your clothes smell due to the lack of ventilation! There is hardly enough space for the servers to walk past without brushing against diners each time. We went one evening during the half price soft opening period. I had wanted to try the shrimps but these were sold out for the day along with most of the desserts. Our food order included: Stax burger Chickadee - buttermilk chicken in brioche bun Cajun onion blossom Apple poppyseed coleslaw Iceberg wedge Fries My favourite was the chickadee burger, the buttermilk fried chicken was coated in a light crispy batter. The onion blossom appears on the menu as a 'must have.' I was not at all impressed with the onion blossom which is basically a large onion cut into the shape of a flower coated in batter and fried, £6.50 for such a dish is on the high side! No wonder it is shown as a must have, the profit margin on this would surely be immense to cover the premium rent. I ordered the coleslaw due to the description of apple coleslaw but did not taste any apple? When the iceberg wedge was served I just starred at it lost for words, the presentation could have been much more creative; serving it in a bowl instead of on a plate would have helped make it look more appealing. I doubt that I will return to stax diner, there are simply better and more comfortable places to go for similar food. read more

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Tucked away on the first floor of Kingly court, off of Carnaby Street, this place has the best fried chicken and waffles I've tasted in London. The waffles are light, fluffy, and sweet. And the chicken's crispy and moist. Perfect combination. The other standout items the menu, definitely, are the milkshakes. I had the classic oreos and cream. Delicious. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Stax Diner - Coke float and the Oreos milkshake - New American Near Me - London, XGL

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Wow I'm glad I stopped by and tried this place before leaving London. I haven't been to a burger place this good throughout my whole Paris and London trip. If you're wanting a halal or any burger fix come here. The beef bacon in the burger is a bit interesting (more chewy and sweet) I didn't really care for it so I would say skip it. This is probably the closest you'll get to an American burger fix. I ordered the stax original with cheese, caramelized onions, and pickles, side of Cajun fries, and the New York mocktail. Everything was excellent. They have plenty of other things on the menu like milk shakes, mocktails, chicken burgers, chicken and waffles..etc. if you're looking for place to eat and you're close to stax then come here asap. The service is fast, ambiance is nice, it's really busy around 5ish so come early to avoid lines. read more

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I had coffee with a new friend earlier in the day and she recommended that I try out a burger place which opened recently. Traveling alone in London and hungry for a burger, it was meant to be. As a native New Yorker, I avoid touristy sites like the plague so I had to laugh at myself when I found myself at the Westminster tube station. Walking towards Stax Diner, I 'discovered' tourist spots that looked all too familiar. Big Ben? Check. Westminster Abbey? I discovered that one, too. The National Gallery? You bet. Walking up to Stax was interesting. Nonetheless, the physical establishment was a nice (replica) of an old-fashioned American diner. I had a burger topped with maple-glazed beef bacon AND an Oreo milkshake to feed my inner glutton, of course. The burger was underwhelming which I'd say was because of the over-crisp bacon and well done(!?) patty. The highlight of my night was watching the behind-the-scenes development of an Instagram(?) post. For about 20 minutes, I watched a very enthusiastic gentleman take pictures of his significant other. After each set of pictures, she would review his job and send him back for more shots of her. Now, that's real millennial love. In all, the ambience was good but the burger could have been much better. I'd give this place 3.6 stars if I could. read more

Stax Diner at Kingly Court in Soho does pretty tasty milkshakes and absolutely delightful waffle with crispy chicken, going well with crunchy chips. I've heard a lot of good things about Stax Diner since it opened and finally managed to go there a few months ago. I was surprised about how small it is. Fortunately, I did not have to wait and got a place straight away. Going through the menu, I decided to skip desserts and instead had an Oreo milkshake. It was delicious. At times it was pretty thick, making it a bit difficult to drink. Admittedly, I am no expert in milkshakes - so I simply think that's probably how it's supposed to be. As main dish I ordered waffle with southern fried chicken. I really liked the waffle together with the chicken. The fried chicken pieces were nicely spiced and perfectly crispy on the outside. Now, I only had one little problem with this dish: waffles with maple syrup, good, waffles with chicken, great, waffles with maple syrup and chicken - really? For me, maple syrup has no place there. As side, I had cajun fries. They were lovely crunchy skin-on chips with a beautiful mild heat. Overall, I was very happy with my food, only the service was perhaps a tiny bit slow. If you like crispy chicken and find yourself in Soho, you should definitely give Stax Diner a try! read more

Stax Diner - Waffle with southern fried chicken. - New American Near Me - London, XGL

While I was in London to celebrate the new year, my wife and I were craving some good ol' burgers. Strangely enough we heard about Stax Diner on the Food Network in the morning while we were figuring out our day, and Stax is Delicious just like Food Network said. We both ordered the Stax Burger, I got mine with a double stack (two patties). We were both very impressed with the burgers. Burgers had a great charcoal flavor and juicy, bun was fluffy and nicely toasted/warm, also bun did not become overly soggy when eat'n from the juicy burger meat, and cheese was melted and oozing out, just straight perfection. Cajun fries were nice and crispy, and not too spicy. Atmosphere and servers very friendly and attentive. My wife says it's not better than Butch Annie's, which is located in Cambridge, U.K. I'm torn because they are both very delicious! Good news is I have an AMAZING burger joint to go to if in Cambridge or London, oh because I'll definitely be going back!! read more

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From the beginning i felt unwelcomed by 2 of the staff members who have really a bad attitude ! Literally i was waiting for 10 minutes just to take the order ! Although i told one of the staff that "i am ready to order" ! He was taking the order of the customers who came after us ! And then doing anything else except taking our order ! and instead of saying sorry, he was dealing with us with a rude behavior pushing us away .. So i left ! Not sure if they are raicist or not because we are muslims ! I understand the shortage of the staff, but the attitude is not acceptable at all ! Will never come back and don't recommend it to anybody ! Find any burger restaurant other than this with dignity and welcomeness read more

My friend and I came here on a Sunday afternoon after there was a long wait at nearby Dirty Bones. We were happy to be seated immediately, although there wasn't a huge amount of space at and around the table so it was a bit of a squeeze, especially if you have shopping bags. Our server was really nice and service was fairly quick. My friend and I ordered two different burgers and then split them so we could try more things on the menu. We tried 'Bring home the Bacon' and the Big Stax. I was drawn in by the maple glazed bacon! However I found the burgers to be really greasy and messy. You need plenty of napkins as your hands get covered. The fries were fine, nothing outstanding. I felt a bit disappointed about the experience and probably wouldn't return. Especially as there are so many other options in Kingly Court. read more

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The best beef burger I ever tasted. Definitely will come to dine in here again when I'm back in London! read more

Caveat - This is only a brunch review. My girlfriends and I headed over to Stax on the weekend before going to Regent's Park for a play. I tend to hate going central during the weekend, unless there is a good reason, though seeing how quiet Carnaby Street and Kingly Court can be at noon on a summer Saturday may make me venture out more often. As other diners have noted, Stax doesn't have a big venue but given how quiet it was we were able to snag a table straight away. We came with the sole intention of having the half and half which includes half a stack of pancakes and half english muffin with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Then... I saw the french toast. Don't be alarmed - we were able to do a switch and do the Half and Half with the french toast instead of pancakes - and wow, delicious. I'll admit, coming from the States I'm used to gigantic portions at breakfast so was a bit worried when the food came out - but by the end of the delicious meal I could hardly take the final bites. As someone who loves to douse my bacon in maple syrup, I was pleased to get a side order of Maple Streaky Bacon. My girlfriends were megafans, raving about the bacon though I will admit I like my bacon crunchier and more American style - totally depends on your preference. Mimosas at 5 quid a crack are more affordable than a lot of brunch places and were strong and hit the spot. I probably won't venture all the way back central just for brunch again, but will certainly be coming back to try out the dinner menu during the week. read more

Oh my, what a place. I bookmarked Stax off the back of a Twitter review a while back, and finally dragged a friend there last Friday night (he didn't exactly put up much resistance once I'd showed him the menu). As enthusiastic former residents of the good ol' US of A, our expectations of the diners of London are pretty high, and are unfortunately regularly dashed. Luckily, Stax is excellent. Located in the delightful, and miraculously still relatively secret, Kingly Court, it is a long and thin place with some outdoor seating. We did queue for about 5 minutes for our seats (at 7:15ish, so peak time) but that was absolutely fine, as they brought us booze and kept us updated. Despite being seated on the furthest away seats, outside, in the middle of October, we weren't a) cold or b) forgotten about - the staff are attentive and knowledgeable, and made no attempt to get rid of us, which is a real bonus on a Friday night. The burgers are exceptionally tasty - as my friend put it, "I love it when burgers are so beautifully cooked that they melt in your mouth". They're miles better than any other burgers I've had recently (and that's a lot). The chips are also delicious, and although we didn't sample the milkshakes or desserts, both looked excellent. In the midst of a lot of mediocre diners in Central London, Stax is a significant cut above the rest. read more

Maybe I have been too generous with the star but I had such a good experience. I met up with a friend of mine who is Muslim and picked this burger place because I discovered it was one of the only halal places in London. Great place. Staff was very friendly and helpful, burgers and chips were good but at a price ( min £8 for a burger + 2 for chips). I would recommend it especially for the halal options! read more

Stax Diner - If you are up for a competition, definitely come here, have a lovely burger or a 5 layers cheese and try to defeat Jim! - New American Near Me - London, XGL

I have to say, I wasn't massively enthused by the concept of Stax Diner, given how many sloppy burger places have cropped up in London in the last couple of years; that said, how wrong I was to judge prematurely and how sad I am to have gone alone rather than going with people and sharing more of the starters. Moreover, I didn't even have fried chicken and waffles (shock horror! It just didn't feel right on a Monday lunchtime...) The place isn't huge but is going for the diner-in-a-shack look which it pulls off nicely (ignoring the fact that it's just off of Regent Street). I ended up ordering modestly - a Blues Burger with chips. I seriously want to go and try the fried greed tomatoes and the deep fried onion. Someone? Please? The burger was great - the stilton/caramelised onion combo is excellent and I thought the patty itself was really well-flavoured, something which sometimes gets a bit neglected in burger joints, and juicy. I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese, but they got the combination spot on. The burger itself isn't a slopfest like Patty and Bun or Lucky Chip, but it is satisfyingly drippy. The chips here are awesome - generous amounts of cajun spice (with more in a shaker on the side...) and I wolfed them down with gay abandon. So yes, this review is basically a plea to my friends for a little trip here to order many more things and stuff myself silly as there's so much more I need to try here. I guess part of it is because I expect burgers not to live up to the hype, and in this case I didn't expect it to turn out as one of the better burgers I've had in London, but it really did. Highly recommended but not too much as I don't want to have to queue. read more

One of the best American diners in London with surprisingly good burgers. Today I tried the famous buttermilk fried chicken with waffles drenched in maple syrup! This was so good and not sickeningly at all :) even managed to share the banana split which was full of ice cream and more cream but delicious. read more

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Stax serves good chicken and waffles. The chicken is tender and the waffles are a good level of sweetness but a bit too fluffy for my liking. I go here for a guilty fix of US style junk food.. The staff are friendly and the service is quick. It's quite small inside so can get loud with the sound of the kitchen, staff and diners. Also, I find that I end up smelling like food when I leave due to the not so great ventilation system. So, all in all, the food is good but with more and more restaurant in London serving US style comfort food, the standards are pretty high. read more

After the excitement of Alice's Adventures Underground at Waterloo Vaults, we headed to familiar territory to try and get some evening eats. Unfortunately, our first choice of Pitt Cue BBQ had an hour wait and nowhere to stand, so we wandered into Kingly Court - there are a number of options here, including Pizza Pilgrim's, but Stax Diner was serving the quickest, and we were hungry! They told us it would be about a 45 minute wait but not 20 minutes later we found ourselves seated at one of their window bars. The decor is pretty cool, with a huge chalkboard covering one wall to display the menu, but you can't deny that it feels small. Not a problem if you're planning to duck in and out just for food, but it doesn't allow much 'whiling away' time. The menu is simple, and we both went for chicken burgers. My chicken ranch was pretty tasty, the huge serving of chicken getting me very excited when it first appeared on the table - there is no way you can eat here politely, so don't even try! The sauce was a bit too much and the bun completely disintegrated. I'm no stranger to messy eating but I barely got 3 bites in before having to dig in with cutlery. We shared a small portion of fries (you can get small or family, which I can imagine would be very much to share between 3-4 people) and some onion rings. The fries were truly delicious and probably my favourite thing of our selection, and the onion rings were a close second, though the crumbly coating wasn't quite what I was expecting texture wise. Service was good throughout, though our position meant we weren't checked up on. I doubt we would have been very responsive due to the combination of general tiredness and the amazing people watching spot we had out on Kingly Court! A good place to know about for future London trips, though the rest of Kingly Court is further up on my list. read more

I have such mixed feelings about Stax. We went during the soft opening to give it a try. There was a bit of a wait while we were there, and we asked to get some drinks while we were waiting, but it did take awhile to get them. When we did, they were really good (and STRONG). I had friends that had gone and had told me not to get certain things, but they were so tempting that we did it anyway. Two of us ordered burgers (and made it a double) with bacon and carmelized onions with blue cheese and two of us ordered the chicken and waffles. We also ordered sides of chips, fried pickles and the cajun blooming onion. We also ordered some boozy shakes. We also saw they had a fried green tomato sandwich, and we asked if we could just get a side of them instead of the sandwich, and they said yes. There was a bit of a service mishap, the server seemed really confused and clueless. I know it's a soft opening, but I was kind of hoping that they would be a bit better with it. We didn't end up with one of the burgers and one of the chicken and waffles (but we did re-order them and get them). Also the side of fried green tomatoes became the sandwich and we had a bit of a mishap actually getting the side, but it worked out in the end. I felt bad because it seemed that Bea kept talking to our server about the order at our table. The food was tasty. The fried green tomatoes were AWESOME (and we recommended that they make it into a side as well as the sandwich because they were AMAZING). The onion was great and the chips were delicious and crispy. The fried pickle was good (but for some reason was expecting a dill pickle and not sweet pickles). The burger was good (not the best in London, but really tasty). It did fall apart quite easily, but apparently Bea likes them that way. There was plenty of meat and the bacon was really delicious (apparently it's beef bacon that they make there), and the onions were really great. The chicken and waffle was nice, but seemed a bit sweet for me, so I was glad I got the burger. The shakes were really delicious (although slightly warm and melty by the time we got them). We split the duffin sundae, and it was really tasty but in a very small dish so it was a bit hard to eat. Bea came and talked to us at the end of the meal, so we got to give her a lot of feedback, so hopefully she'll take it into consideration and change things. She already has decided to take certain things off the menu, and she may be adding the fried green tomatoes as one of the sides. The venue itself is a bit small, so I imagine if it gets popular it might be tricky to get in. I'm quite curious about the brunch, so I may be back for that sometime. I hope that it improves, because I really did enjoy myself while I was there. read more

Kids not welcome. !!! I cannot believ how rude the boss of this shop was! Never again anywhere! And the best was his excuse:"safety first!" a joke! read more

To begin, this review is based on being seated at 20:00 on a Thursday. We initially tried to sit down at two other places - being faced with 1 hour waits - before finding a table here. To warn you, the only reason why we stayed was because my girlfriend was faint and needed to sit down and eat. We sat down at the only available table, which was right next to the door and every time someone came in, the breeze sent a chill from the blistering cold outside. This place is not fast food (as you will find by the 30 minute wait for your food to arrive) and so I think the least you can expect when paying restaurant prices is some comfort. The seating arrangements make for a very cramped experience, while the stools are too small and bad for posture. The toilets were filthy and the decor was tacky and cliche - we didn't hold much hope for the food based on the cleanliness so asked for medium-to-well done on our Stax burger to make sure we wouldn't feel the effects of this place the next day. When our food arrived the burger was still pink in the middle which, say what you will about well done meat being sacrilege, is NOT well done. The cajun fries are bland and not well seasoned, while the "Chocoholic" shake had no taste of rum in it. There were some glimpses of interesting flavours, but the burger in general is a mess; a mish-mash of flavours that don't really gel, and characterless sides that leave you wishing you went elsewhere. The waitresses were not in sync and our proximity to the door meant that we were able to hear their conversations. Orders were frequently mistaken, mixed up and waitresses were taking orders for tables that were not theirs whilst not reminding the waitress whose table it was. They were also quite rude and dismissive of people looking for a table, and while they were not customers, their politeness would help this diner in the long run. For £43 inc. gratuity we had a Stax burger, Spicy Chicken burger (I forgot the ridiculous name), Cajun Fries, Onion Rings and a Chocoholic shake. I think that £25 total is how I would value this meal in any other part of the country, but it's proximity to Regent St and Oxford St, and it being in London means that the demand and mark up is quite high. With a little more effort you can quite easily get much, much better value nearby. I would recommend Bodeans on Poland Street; great burgers, generous shakes and fantastic cocktails. You even get to watch sports whilst eating! Hell, if you don't want to travel far Pizza Pilgrims is just downstairs from Stax if you don't have to have a burger. In short, try to avoid this cramped mess. You won't get much in return for your patience apart from that sickly feeling you get when you realise that you have been ripped off (or is that the food?) read more

Went with a colleague as she wanted good halal burgers. The original plan was for chinese buffet as we were in Soho but this place came up. It's good old fashioned american style burger. I ordered blue cheese burger. It was fantastic, the fries were really crispy and the presentation of the food was impressive. I had the waffles after, they were 100% great. Will bring the missus here soon. read more

A Hidden Gem in the middle of London. We enjoyed a fabulous lunch at Stax. The food is A-MAZ-ING.... great tastes, big portions, super fresh and excellent value for money. There is a great atmosphere with staff who were super helpful, friendly and very accommodating (fussy diner in our party)! The service was quick but no pressure to rush, allowing us to enjoy the overall experience. 10 / 10 we will be visiting again! read more

I keep going back to Stax and the burgers stay consistently delicious. Despite it being a diner, you pay restaurant price for the burger however the care they take to cook it is like in a restaurant. It was cooked like I asked, medium rare, the beef tasted fresh and juicy. The portion size is just right. The fries are also very well made. A reliable burger stop, where I know the meat is of top quality, sourced ethically as well. read more

Decent food. It was nice to find a place serving sweet tea, albeit it was VERY sweet, so know that going in. The service was less than decent. My wife's sandwich was slightly incorrect (she said no cheese, it came out with cheese). They did offer to correct it, but we were hungry so we rolled with it. The hardest part to deal with was how long we waited for the bill. 40 minutes of sitting here, food eaten. I asked "where do I pay" and the staff said "we'll come to you". Finally had to walk right up and demand to pay. Decent food, but maybe go when they're not so busy. read more

Is there a rule that if you have a little, homely, shed of a place, you do great burgers? I've noticed this. Patty and Bun, Honest burgers, Bukowski, Tommi's... These places have such great character and have the feeling that they're some undiscovered little diner... So Stax's just of Carnaby Street, which is very similar in feel - how does that live up? Short story - extremely well... with this being on of my favourite burger places in London. Maybe it's because in smaller places more care is taken on your food? Maybe it's a theme, maybe or maybe it makes sense because this restaurant is run by Bea Vo who also ran Bea's of Bloomsbury, and the renowned Maltby Street Dine... Whatever the secret the burgers here are wonderful - really filling, patties made of great quality meat, a fantastic selection of fillings and toppings, all which contribute to a simply delicious burger. A portion of family Cajun fries (which will feed two) is £3.25 and well worth it. Some of the bigger more complicated burgers are more expensive, but the cheeseburger is under £9 and you get a choice of quality cheese, rather than just a yellow American slice. I also great to know their meat is ethically sourced and also brought on demand. In addition to burgers they also do chicken and waffles, however I can't comment on these, having not tried them. I also have to like that they have a Stax challenge: £25 for a claim to fame (and your place on the wall for those who complete), a 5-beef patty stax burger, a basket of Cajun boardwalk fries, and a super-sized milkshake. Yum! read more

Stax isn't a fancy restaurant this is a laid back, relaxed diner where you can enjoy some traditional Southern food. It was really busy when we arrived but we were able to pop on to the end of another table so we didn't have to wait. The seating is like old wooden desks from primary school and they are squished pretty close together but this does add to the buzzy atmosphere of the place. To drink I went for the 'naughty' Passionfruit Cosmo which was very disappointing and didn't even taste like it had any passionfruit in it, I mainly tasted just lime juice but I drank it anyway. I've always wanted to try buttermilk fried chicken so went for The Chickadee which is basically just a chicken burger but I think it's one of the best that I've ever had with two large pieces of chicken packed into the bun. It was too big to eat as one burger so I had to eat it in two open-topped halves. I loved that it wasn't slathered in sauce which so many places seem to do these days but I think it would have been extra awesome with a slice or two of cheese on there as well. It was a huge portion too so I was grateful that I didn't go for a side as well even though I was tempted by the sound of the popcorn shrimp. read more

Best chicken burger I have had in my life and I've had my fair share. The candied maple bacon is out of this world good. I wish I had ordered a side of just that. Fried green tomatoes were nice but a bit soggy but the sauce was legit. The only reason I am giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because the main server was really rude. I tried away doe people of a certain type but when 3 blonde girls walked in there magically was room. Also, they were out of a lot of the drinks which was disappointing but nothing compared to the rude hostess. read more

YUM. I'm always on the hunt for free range chicken and this is my favourite so far. Chicken and waffle and syrup oh my! Moist flavoursome chicken. It's small and loud and fun and friendly and I can't wait to go back and try the other foods. read more

Stax Diner - So delicious and free range! Chicken, waffle, maple syrup :) - New American Near Me - London, XGL

I heart this place. Whenever I'm near Kingly Court & feeling peckish I head to Stax to see what the queue is like! If its under 20mins, WAIT! ITS WORTH IT! Excellent burgers, generous portions for the sides, and to-die-for alcoholic milkshakes. Can't comment on the dessert; I've always been too full to get that far! read more