Captain America's Hamburger Heaven

I've been dinning here on and off for 25 years and this restaurant used to be very good, on par with Zaks in the burger dept. But in the last couple of years the quality of the food has IMO dropped. Sadly the burgers and fries now seem closer to supermarket fare. I suspect like many restaurants they have swapped to cheaper suppliers in these challenging times. Having said that it's still a reasonable meal for a few pounds more than MacDonalds, but a shame its no longer as good as it used to be. Personally I would rather they put their prices up and go back to the standard they were once renound for.

If you want a burger and you are in Norwich this is the place to be.

cap’n america’s is a norwich legend in it’s own lunchtime….i’ve been going since the seventies and it hasn’t changed a bit….i heard that it’s been kept open and unaltered by the parents of the owner by way of hommage because he sadly died way before his time soon after it was opened…

First impressions count, and this place – tucked up a grotty set of stairs – ticks all the boxes. It’s early on a Tuesday night, so not heaving, but the ambience is great. A bunch of booths for dining, decent music (it’s starting to fill up now) and funky decor. Bud is only 3.30 a pint – a revelation for a Henley-ite and the waiter is friendly and helpful. Food has now turned up – literally within five minutes. Let me taste and then carry on……Twenty minutes later and two stone in weight. I have absolutely nothing whatsoever to complain about.

That was a damn good meal, at a damn good price and probably one of the best American meals I have had in my entire life. Sublime burger cooked to perfection, absolutely smothered in chili, a mountain of fries, a mixed salad big enough to be a meal in itself and a pint of Bud. Grand total – £13.95.

Get in there!

34. Captain Americas is a small and cosy resteraunt situated not far from Jarrold’s in Norwich’s city centre. Inside the resteraunt is fairly small as previously mentioned, and tables are quite close together with narrow ‘walkways’ to walk down (which may be a problem if you have a larger build). There are many props around the restaurant giving it an authentic feel (e.g. old American advertising posers, etc). The portion sizes and food quality is excellent and comparable to somewhere such as Zak’s. The drinks menu is also fantastic with a wide range of worldwide beers – would definitely recommended this place to a friend.

Ive been frequenting this diner since I can remember. I love it. The booths are a nice touch and the staff brilliant. The stairs are a bit tricky for the elderly though and not exactly pushchair friendly.

A really crazy place that serves what has to be the best hamburgers in the city. If you want a dining experience that you’ll never forget, slip into this place, even though its easy to miss despite being right accross from Jarrolds near the Market. Order anything from the menu, anything at all, and prepare to be amazed. A great experience every time