Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers @ The Alchemist Bar) image

Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers @ The Alchemist Bar)

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Hamburger restaurant

One of the Top rated Hamburger restaurants in Nairobi


Address

Parklands Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

Website

www.mamarocksburgers.com

Contact

+254 705 155155

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (634 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 11 pm

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  • 4/5 Waikao N. T. 1 year ago on Google
    THE BURGERS!!! 👌 I only heard of them till I tasted. They lived up to their reputation. Deliciously made. Then the service by DORRIS topped it all up. Very warm and welcoming. Absolutely informative and patient. Ask for Doris once you are there. Its a place I'm definitely visiting again or ordering from.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 michael n. 4 years ago on Google
    Good burgers but terrible customer service. My friends and I have to work to get the attention of the waitresses even when there aren't that many customers and they're not busy. The location and ambiance is good though, a god place to hang out with friends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nairobi Veg H. 3 years ago on Google
    Incredible burgers! Food truck concept. Pricey and worth it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John P. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the Mango burger, it was amazing! So much mango flavor in the sauce. The server was friendly and attentive. Great outdoor space with several other shops around to walk through after eating.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph W. 8 months ago on Google
    Sweet mother was awesome.Our server Doris very good at her job.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gbohunmi A. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing gourmet burgers, very juicy and the flavour just explodes in your mouth with every bite. The ambience is totally fantastic. Loved every minute there. You can also call ahead to order what you want. Please make sure you go there, if you are in Nairobi. There are also 2 branches, so you can decide which works for you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veeh K. 4 years ago on Google
    Juicest burgers in town...very friendly staff....the sauces are very tasty...would not mind trying them again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 4 years ago on Google
    They have lovely food in a nice location with a lovely ambience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 April Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Exorbitant prices and slow service. Came to Alchemist to help with a kids' performance, and other vendors were providing complimentary food for the kids. But mama rocks refused to even discount their regular potato fries for the kids. I ordered a burger that was priced at 1650 because it came with potato wedges and they didn't give me any potato wedges or condiments when it was served.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Betty M. 6 years ago on Google
    My go to restaurant for burgers!!! No place I’d rather be😄. The burgers are so juicy and large and sweet so yummy! Plus they’re so affordable. Also, you can even earn loyalty points! The staff I have come across were so friendly and happy serve.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paz Nyarko A. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience, good service. Their rice, mashed potatoes and sea food is amazing!!! A definite must go to in Nairobi.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tina 3 years ago on Google
    Great service Lovely environment Great food
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Abuka C. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty burgers and unique unlike the other s in town fused with good service from the wonderful and friendly wait staffs.its a good place to chill but Abit challenging during dusty days.Generally its a good place to share a meal with someone.love it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Master R. 7 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately not worth it. 990 - on offer - for a burger that basically only consists of bun and patty is not okay. This is very small. Where are the other ingredients? Onion? Tomato? Extras, or how about, hear me out, more meat? Where is the cheese? If it was there I couldn't taste it and burger should have this. I do believe they do have burgers with double patties but for this price you could expect more. Also it doesn't, by any stretch of the imagination, look like the burger on the pictures. Both burgers basically only tasted like some admittedly good mayonnaise but unfortunately also only that. A children's size, mayonnaise burger for the price of an adult meal. I would have rather gotten another dinner. Not what I needed today.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Annie W. 4 years ago on Google
    It has an all snacky menu, it is also kids friendly, serves good chips and burgers.. not forgetting their ice-creams which are so amazing especially with chocolate topping..good place to also hang out. If you're a foodie you'll love the place.

  • 4/5 Eliud M. 4 years ago on Google
    The burgers were pretty good. Really tasty. Service could be a bit faster though.

  • 5/5 maureen w. 4 years ago on Google
    Best burgers I have had in ages. The place tended to crowd especially in Fridays but it's worth the wait.

  • 4/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great burgers. Good vibes as well. Nice for a quick lunch or brief meet up with friends.

  • 5/5 Fai J. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome burgers. So juicy and tasty!!! Looking for authentic delicacies? Mama Rocks is definitely the place for you!

  • 5/5 Michelle O. 4 years ago on Google
    This place, in my humble but informed opinion, has THE BEST burgers in Nairobi!! Unique flavours (with their sauces too), juicy & soft patty, ufff! Definitely worth spoiling yourself with every so often. Oh, & the sweet potato fries will change your life too😍

  • 5/5 KYMBERLI 4 years ago on Google
    Best burgers in Nairobi. I'm a vegan/veg and I love MAMA ROCKS!

  • 5/5 Sivahera P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent! You must go there if you like dancing and being in contact with the trendy youth of Nairobi (Original) Excellent ! Y passer obligatoirement si vous aimez dancer et être en contact avec la jeunesse branchée de Nairobi

  • 5/5 Samit D. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food, great service

  • 4/5 Margaret K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good ambience with an easy rustic feel.

  • 5/5 Pius M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very yummy and tasty burgers, love their concept.

  • 5/5 Sean S. 3 years ago on Google
    JUST WOW. This is my first time to have a burger like this. Hamburger + Kenyan soul.

  • 1/5 Edward M. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered a burger and it had sprinkled sugar on it!!! Who puts sugar on a burger? The beef patty had no taste of beef. It was just flat, like it had been frozen and thawed. The 🍟 were really good I will give them that. But burgers, No!

  • 5/5 Hugh R. 3 years ago on Google
    So tasty

  • 5/5 Lilian N. 3 years ago on Google
    Best burgers yet in Nairobi!

  • 5/5 Emily 4 years ago on Google
    A out of this world the best burgers that could be found anywhere 😁😁😁

  • 5/5 Lancelot P. 4 years ago on Google
    My favourite burger in Nairobi!

  • 5/5 Steve K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great burger!

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 4 years ago on Google
    Best burgers in the world... Fact.

  • 4/5 Nikunj S. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely Gourmet burgers with a twist

  • 5/5 Karen G. 4 years ago on Google
    Had one of the best burgers of my life here - Nollywood sula something - (mini version). Out of this world. Good ambiance, with comfortable seating. Great for groups. They serve within the Alchemist bar.

  • 5/5 Lydia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great burgers .I would go back again and again

  • 5/5 Reckline N. 4 years ago on Google
    Best burgers in town

  • 5/5 Maciej K. 4 years ago on Google
    Glorious

  • 5/5 Ivy G. 4 years ago on Google
    I love the burgers ❤️

  • 5/5 Louise R. 4 years ago on Google
    Best burgers in town! Try the Fela burger

  • 5/5 Yunus B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Burgers! Consistent taste throughout the years and their variety of fries are a must try

  • 3/5 Sidney K. 4 years ago on Google
    Burgers are Meeh. It's not as stellar as it used to be

  • 5/5 Sitawa W. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing vegetarian burgers

  • 4/5 Lore I. 4 years ago on Google
    For your favourite take away or club joint burger deffinetly the place

  • 5/5 Ivy W. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing space with geat food. There are times you'll find events happening..

  • 5/5 Isap_ M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a cool place

  • 4/5 jay d. 4 years ago on Google
    Super

  • 3/5 Peter N. 4 years ago on Google
    Average

  • 5/5 Joy Q. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 4/5 Stanley C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great cuisine

  • 4/5 Jill M. 4 years ago on Google
    Don't even try to go to the Westlands branch on Fridays or Saturdays. The line to get into the alchemist is disheartening. There is no separate line for people who just want to get burgers. The burgers are amazing though.

  • 5/5 SAM T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 2/5 Josh F. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was tastless and bland. Ordered 2 platters and over 20k was spent. Great service though, Superb !!but food is just below standards. Definitely not value for money. money was just thrown down the drain. For seafood. do not recommend.

  • 4/5 violet m. 3 years ago on Google
    Liked the restaurant has great food and just looks cute

  • 5/5 Eivind K. 3 years ago on Google
    Spent valentines day here with my wife. Excellent food and excellent service. Will definitely give this place a second visit.

  • 5/5 simon n. 3 years ago on Google
    I loved the place.... Great ambience..... Nice waiters and waitresses ☺️☺️. Cheers to the martini 🥂 🥂

  • 5/5 schneider a. 3 years ago on Google
    The service from Moses was great,the ambience is super.Thank you

  • 4/5 Farshad T. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was tasty and well presented. I recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Hellen W. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome sea food and very good service.

  • 5/5 joanne m. 3 years ago on Google
    I love everything about seven sea food.got nice food and cocktail,nice workers , plus there chairs are super comfy.nice place to dine.

  • 5/5 Noah K. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was brilliant! Service was excellent too.

  • 5/5 Kevin W. 3 years ago on Google
    Maximum services

  • 5/5 arij a. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance and the ribeye is to die for

  • 5/5 keshy W. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect

  • 5/5 moses m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) exelllent (Original) exelllent

  • 4/5 Charles K. 3 years ago on Google
    Steak was A1

  • 4/5 rebo s. 3 years ago on Google
    Really good sea food...try it

  • 5/5 Decarlos L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and great atmosphere for a relaxing meal.

  • 4/5 Abhilash A. 3 years ago on Google
    👍👍

  • 1/5 Pradeep S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very poor quality and quantity of food . Had to return one prawn dish as it was stale. Not good value for the price of the dishes.

  • 5/5 Caroline N. 3 years ago on Google
    Their Lobster Thermidor meets expectations. One can not have enough of it.Too delicious though abit expensive per 100gms. Nice peaceful environment.

  • 5/5 judy k. 3 years ago on Google
    The ambiance was great. The seafood was awesome.

  • 5/5 Abdullah O. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Hatim S. 3 years ago on Google
    Ideal place for quality food..

  • 5/5 Sushil T. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing specials, fish kiev special was incredible, desserts were divine. Service was fantastic.

  • 4/5 Linah L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 4/5 Shaheen C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience great scrumptious menu esp seafood. Good service.

  • 5/5 Ian K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Dorel N. 3 years ago on Google
    Cozy atmosphere. Good for family, couple dinner. Recommend.

  • 5/5 Qalbe J. 3 years ago on Google
    Very delightful restaurant . Very good service and waiters and servers are very polite and will make sure to serve you with the best food . The place is very well arranged . Make sure to pay a visit

  • 2/5 Ahmed 3 years ago on Google
    Food was a bit of a disappointment

  • 4/5 margaret k. 3 years ago on Google
    Was a pleasant experience as usual.

  • 4/5 Dan O. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice decor and the food is exquisite

  • 3/5 Brigitte M. 3 years ago on Google
    It was nice trying sea food tasted salty but yummy of course

  • 5/5 Wallace N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 5/5 Sam K. 4 years ago on Google
    Best sea food experience in Nairobi

  • 4/5 Moses M. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 5/5 Moses N. 4 years ago on Google
    Security checks well manned and adequate personnel..Don't relent

  • 5/5 Torsten J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food, nice atmosphere and super nice service (Original) Gutes Essen, nette Athmosphäre und super nette Bedienung

  • 5/5 MARCUS R. 4 years ago on Google
    nice food woooah I love it.

  • 3/5 Nyawira N. 3 years ago on Google
    Their plantain fries are pretty amazing highly recommended. Not vegan friendly, but have a vegetarian option.

  • 5/5 Mbora M. 2 years ago on Google
    I've realised these guys really don't get enough credit (yet they have a staggering number of naysayers) for their incredible ingenuity, adaptability and consistency. Mama Rocks stands as an acme of the fruits of the qualities aforementioned and should be celebrated as such. A truly Kenyan franchise with international standards. I hope one day I get to enjoy their burgers at many a globally-recognised food haven 🇰🇪🌏🗺️

  • 4/5 Kawira N. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome fries, chicken wings and finger licking ribs. Will try a burger next time. Not too spicy for my kind who need it mild but tasty.

  • 2/5 Kamden J. 2 years ago on Google
    Fries were good. I wasn't impressed with their burgers and it was a long wait.

  • 5/5 Tyler H. 2 years ago on Google
    Mama rocks! You know who else rocks? Muna, the burgers were great but her service was even better! Asante

  • 4/5 E A (. 2 years ago on Google
    It's an okay place .. nothing much to say about it the burgers we ordered took along time to be prepared...but they were okay... The waitress was okay she was chatty , and friendly ..

  • 5/5 Henry L. 2 years ago on Google
    Phenomenal burgers and fries. Excellent service from Muna!

  • 5/5 Olivia D. 2 years ago on Google
    Burger was so good, staff was super friendly and the atmosphere was lovely! Definitely a must when visiting Nairobi

  • 5/5 Jill 2 years ago on Google
    A guy in line at airport passport control told us this was the best burger in Nairobi. He was right.. Amazing food, don’t miss the mango Mayo for your fries. Staff is super friendly and cheerful. Well done, Mama Rocks!

  • 5/5 Muhammad Zia M. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. Tony was very polite and friendly. I got the kuki republic burger and was licking my fingers at the end..Pineapple mint juice was gr8. So was the passion fruit one.. Fries are to die for.. Coming back to this place as much as i can!

  • 5/5 Wambui K. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is a top contender in my list of the the best places to have burgers to have in Nairobi. The fact that it's a food truck also excited me for some reason. I visited on a Thursday afternoon and their service was impeccable. The waitress we had was very willing to suggest her favorites when we asked and her choices were amazing! The Kuku republic is a must have in my opinion. The flavors in that burger just blew my mind. Their milkshakes were sub standard but okay all the same. I'd definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Marisstella S. 3 years ago on Google
    They are the best of the best when it comes to burgers, a taste of heavenly burgers. A Burger and fries goes for 1100. They are a good portion very very filling. Their shakes are great too. My personal favourite burger is Kuku republik. Sweet mother is delicious too

  • 4/5 Mina 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, a bit simpler than I thought but still good. The falafel is not very falafel. Would recommend to change the sauce containers from plastic to something more sustainable.

  • 5/5 Morris M. 1 year ago on Google
    If you know me, you know that burgers are my fav... To say the least, I really liked Mama Rocks Gourmet Burger. It was really scrumptious. From the soft brioche bun to the layerings, not forgetting the juicy yummy Patty... Asin ... Daaaam. Guys its a must try👌

  • 3/5 CHRISTOPHER A. 1 year ago on Google
    They refuse to do burgers medium rare so it’s not for true burger foodies (medium well or burnt is possible).Everything else is good

  • 5/5 Duane K. 1 year ago on Google
    They have an amazing customer service and I really enjoy having a meal at Mama Rocks, they never disappoint and especially now they have new members who are fun and energetic, ask for Doris if you do pop by, she was amazing and really informative. Thank you Mama Rocks for a good time

  • 5/5 faiza m. 1 year ago on Google
    Faith assisted as with a menu and gave us knowledge of the various meals. She was of great help and great service! I also loved the Safaricom offer🥳

  • 4/5 Valentine M. 8 months ago on Google
    They have the best burgers I have tasted so far🔥💯

  • 5/5 Vivian A. 11 months ago on Google
    loved it, i ordered the Kuku Republic burger twice cause i loved it so much. It was delicious, the fries, the plantains...oh my. And the staff were super friendly..We were struggling to find parking and they offered to bring our order out to us... Kudos

  • 5/5 Kimondo K. 10 months ago on Google
    Mama rocks got one of the best burgers joints in Nairobi....The best time to go is a chilled Sunday afternoon...they got different types of burgers...the atmosphere is chilled with good vibes...the fries are top...👌🏿🔥... definitely recommend...

  • 5/5 Basil S. 7 months ago on Google
    The place is very good special burgers we did even visit it twice in 2 days 😊, the french fries with the sauce is very special thing and the burgers is one of the best! .

  • 3/5 Ms. O. 6 months ago on Google
    The fries didn't meet my expectations 👎🏾 3/4 of the lemonade was ice-cube 😏

  • 1/5 Matjaž T. 5 months ago on Google
    The burgers themself were fine. The chicken balls however were very problematic. It started while asking if they are mixed with soy or similar. To which the answer was that its just real chicken. When the chicken balls arrived, first they had more soy or equivalent than anything else. Second of all they were cold inside and hot outside inplying to be done from frozen. But as we all know chicken being cold inside is a huge health hazard due to associated problems that can result from that. I would expect much more from such an expensive and fancy area. Service on the other hand was friendly al bit a bit inaccurate as seen from start of the review.

  • 4/5 M. K. 4 months ago on Google
    The Burgers Rock! Amazing Patty, buns are excellent, Tried the Mango Mayo and while it wasn't an instant hit, I warmed up to it over the course of the meal. Fast, friendly, professional service. Fair - Medium upper range prices but totally worth it. The atmosphere is where perhaps struggles alil but it's a shared space with the Alchemist and all the others so, cannot fault them. Try it!

  • 4/5 busysuzie in S. 5 months ago on Google
    Frankly speaking the burger was too sweet to my taste. But very original and the ambiance was nice with music and then movie night!

  • 5/5 Paul 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely little hide away just off a very busy street. Fantastic burgers!

  • 5/5 Seda N. 4 months ago on Google
    It's an exciting place to be🥳🥳, food and a variety of drinks to get your weekend plan on the best mood and experience ever. There's a live performance on the side also. Seeing is believing,head on to the Alchemist and experience it yourself 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • 4/5 Gilbert T. 3 months ago on Google New
    The place is a great place to eat. With very great customer service and even better ambience. Place gets chilly at night and during the cold season. Unfortunately, parking is limited.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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