Mother Flipper

My most favourite burger. Ever.
Seriously delicious. I love my burgers and without doubt this is my absolute favourite. The patty, filling and bun are perfection. I want to go back to Brockley Market just to buy this bad boy again. If this was my last meal on Earth I would die happy.

The most beautiful burger I have ever eaten. I had it at KERB many months ago but I long for it now and again. I will probably find myself going to Deptford for the sheer perfection that is their bun, meat and superior construction.

The re-​appearance of the Kerb street traders outside of the Gherkin has allowed me the opportunity to sample Mother Flipper’s take on a burger. Arriving late (after 2pm) there was no queue which meant that I received my Double Candy Bacon Burger in super quick time. This said, I can see how the queue could get extensive though as the grill is pretty small given the quantity of burgers and bacon the team must get through at lunch.
I am not sure whether I was fascinated or repulsed by watching the signature bacon candy being made. The quantity of maple syrup which was glugged onto the bacon was eye watering. However, once the Burger was in my mitts, all concerns about its contents evaporated. The burger itself was pink (well pink-​ish), well seasoned and had a pleasant texture. However, it was the previously worrisome bacon that was the star. The bacon’s flavour was enhanced by it having been caramelised in all that syrup and formed a wonderful compliment to the burger. The bun held everything together reasonably well, although it was still a fairly messy affair. Thankfully there were paper towels a-​plenty to mop up the mess.
All in all a more than satisfactory burger. As others have said, some fries on the side would be a good touch, although goodness knows where they would be able to cook them!

I am not a burger fan. Blasphemy, I know. It just rarely is the first thing I look at when I go to restaurants, and though the toppings will sometimes win me over, I generally regret ordering them. So, when I say I like a burger, you know it’s a good burger. The past couple burger places I’ve tried, based on Unilocal reviews, I’m finding I’m being won over at least a little bit.
Mother Flipper is one of the many food stalls that frequents the Kerb outposts around London — last Thursday they were at the Gherkin and that’s where I chose to try it, hearing it’s one of the better burgers in London.
The double bacon candy burger is £7, I think a regular cheeseburger is £6, and I really wish they served some chips or something as well but c’est la vie. The burger itself was well cooked, still nice and pink in the middle (could have done with more pink but they were dealing about a dozen burgers at a time, I’ll live), and really gorgeously juicy. The candy bacon (sounds gross but it’s just bacon caramelised in maple syrup… okay that still sounds a little gross and over-​indulgent but it just brings out a very slight sweet maple-​y flavour) really complemented the burger and cheese and all the fixings.
It was definitely much better than most of the burgers I’ve tried in London. I’m not sure if I would go out of my way for it like I did the other day, but if I was in the area and it was on I’d have it again and be happy. If you’re a burger skeptic like me, try it out, it could surprise you :)

I had their breakfast muffin yesterday. Wanted another the minute I had finished. Sausage patty, bacon, egg & potato rosti with tomato sauce. Really must be eaten on a regular basis.

i had a totally disastrous experience with mother flipper at a national burger day event, but we will not talk about that…
my friends and boyfriend had declared that mother flipper was the best burger they’d ever had, so when we were at brockley market and they were there, i had to try it. i went for the cheese burger, because i think all of their other offerings come with candy bacon on, and i don’t eat pig.
it’s a well put together & tasty burger for sure, but i really do think the sweetness of the candy bacon would elevate it from a really good burger to a great one and sadly i can’t partake in that!
my boyfriend has had both the dirty barbie burger and the bacon swiss and he highly recommends both of them. definitely check these guys out if you get the chance :)

Oh sweet and wonderful, Mother Flipper, please bring your burger goodness closer to me… Or maybe don’t, because then I will eat your burgers far too often.
Yours was the first burger I tried at London Food Fight’s, Burger Vs Burger last night, and it was AMAZING. The bacon and the sauce and the cheese and the fries and the everything! Together! On the bun!
Congrats on the win, it was well-​deserved.

Mother Flipper. This burger joint came as a recommendation from the experts in London. A few hour affair that pops up at the Brockley Market on Saturdays.
The preparation at Mother Flipper is done right in front of you. I waited in line and my mouth watered at the expertly constructed burgers. A three-​man crew consisting of a full-​time assembler, full time flipper, and a bun toaster cranks out these tasty delights. I got the Candied Bacon Burger which consists of a tender sesame bun, candied bacon, juicy beef, shredded lettuce, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and thinly sliced red onion. Each of the ingredients on the Candied Bacon Burger are well thought out for flavor. A sweet and crispy bacon, tender and juicy beef, vinegary and tangy ketchup + mustard + pickles, melted cheese, and a toasted but soft bun to soak it all up. My burger disappeared before I had a chance to write too many notes about it. That is a good sign when it comes time to dish out a score.
The Candied bacon Burger is something to be admired for its well distributed and thought out flavors. A smart decision not to use a tomato really helps the texture, and makes this burger very focused on key flavors. Every ingredient contributes, but none overwhelm. Compared to the other top burgers my mouth felt a little dry, but this might be because I did not have a drink at my disposal while enjoying it. This is one of the best burgers in London and there is no doubt about it. A shame that it is not easier to get these burgers more than one day a week.

Mad good burger — the best I’ve tasted in town. The juices that flow from the freshly cooked meat are absorbed nicely by the top-​class brioche bun, leaving you with a delicious hot mess. Rather like myself.
I need to find more time to be lurking in Lewisham car parks with cash in my hand.

I’ve been on a burger quest (must remember to make a list) lately and I’ve got several more to try thanks to Anna’s thread. Mother Flipper was suggested as something approximating a US burger and since it’s only 4 miles from my house I thought I’d give it a go one fine Saturday morning. Yes that’s right, I had a burger for breakfast. And it was good.
The boys behind Mother Flipper set up shop at Brockley Market (the logo is a broccoli floret surprise surprise) and they seem to have built a following. From the facebook page, I noted that waits can be up to an hour (the grill is fairly small so I believe it) and in order to avoid it I endeavored to be there at 10am when they opened. I got there at 10.01 and was already the 2^nd in line. Go figure.
The signature burger is the double bacon candy cheeseburger. What is bacon candy you say? Well you take some proper streaky bacon and caramelize in brown sugar. The meat patties are handmade and about a quarter inch thick but you get two of them so it’s a hefty burger. The buns are soft and potentially brioche but it was hard to stop eating to tell. I did manage to get a couple of pictures but that’s all I could wait for.
The meat is tender and juicy although slightly over done for my tastes. I think maybe it was left on just a bit too long while they prepped the burger (they weren’t quite set up by the time I was there and ordering). The sauce they put on was tomato based but when mixed with the sweetness of the candy bacon turned into a honey bbq type which was delicious. No complaints on the cheese although it’s just basic cheddar me thinks.
Be warned, take lots of paper towel as it’s a messy burger. You will get it all over your hands and face without a doubt.
Is it as good as the fabled burgers of Texas and the Midwest? Sadly no, but damn if it doesn’t do a great job trying. I would love to see some chips being served too and a few cold drinks as the market is distinctly lacking in anything but coffee. But overall, one of the best burgers I’ve had in London to date. And that’s saying something.