Wimpy - Southend-on-Sea

I was especially interested in trying the vegan burger at this restaurant. The server who took my order and brought me the menu was very polite, friendly, and efficient. There aren't many vegan options at Wimpy, but the vegan burger is the only option and you can add chips/fries if you'd like. I opted for just the burger (priced at £7.95) and a large Diet Pepsi (£3). When the burger arrived, it came quickly and my initial thought was that it seemed a bit small for the price. However, it was tasty and enjoyable. The overall service was good, the restaurant was clean and well-run. Would I come back? Probably not, mainly because of the pricing. I ended up spending £10.95 on a small burger and a drink. A nearby restaurant offers a similar Beyond Burger with a drink and chips for £6.95, or £7.95 with an alcoholic drink. If Wimpy had more competitive prices, I would definitely give it another try.

We enjoy coming to this restaurant, the chef is friendly and the food is delicious. However, the owner is quite rude. When we asked to sit at an empty table, he insisted that we not sit near the door. Additionally, when I ordered a child's meal for my child, he questioned if it was for takeout. When I asked for a drink recommendation, he curtly replied that I could choose one if I wanted. It seems like he didn't want to offer any suggestions. We used to be regular customers, but with the recent rudeness from the owner, we are reconsidering our visits.

I visited wimpy today with friends the food would lovely. My friend wanted to put a toilet but she was told to go up to the 1st on floor where there was toilets. I suffer from learning disability and my friend suffer with depression and...society. To help my friend I went with her. Which was to calm her down. Went we got back the manager didn't ask whether my friend was all right or not didn't want to knowledge us. It took me about an hour to calm my friend down. He was no help at all in this situation.

Although the food in the past has been pleasant from here a few reasons why I have now changed my mind about visiting this restaurant would not recommend or revisit. A very wet takeaway was delivered from Wimpy via Uber when calling the restaurant the...manager said if you don't like it come collect your self! (I'm not sure how you've got any customers left with this attitude) I then visited after shopping in town I was going to sit and eat but I was told if I was eating in I was to remove my mask only when seated in a rude tone (seating area not in the restaurant but outside in the plaza?)I decided to order takeaway but was greeted by quite a rude manager who then decided to put my order over the other side of the seating area for me to collect obviously he's been very awkward. My daughter 20 also decided to visit the same week and treat her 12 year old sister to food when seated the same manager said do not run around! (they was just chatting seated at the time, I think a bit of power has gone to this guy's head Take note..... Until now, the rules on face coverings in restaurants, bars and takeaways have been confusing (obviously for George from wimpy Southend) People won't have to wear a mask in restaurants or bars, because it is impractical to do so while eating or drinking (not that we will be returning to wimpy Southend Mr rude manager)

Wimpy Southend is a very professional operated restaurant. The staff are very friendly and the food is first class and tastes the same every time you visit . We’ve been 3 times now in lockdown and call in for a takeaway on our walks .