You Want Beef? (Acocks Green)

With a name that gets straight to the point, You Want Beef? is a smash-burger specialist that has carved out a spot on the Acocks Green stretch of south-east Birmingham. The focus is squarely on the patty: a proper Beef Burger here means thin, well-seared smashed beef, melting cheese and soft toasted buns, backed up by loaded fries and a roster of dips. The space is smartly fitted out, though plenty of customers treat it as a collection-and-delivery operation for a quality burger fix at home.

Reviews are largely warm, with regulars praising the juicy burgers and friendly service, while a few feel the loaded sides can be hit or miss — so it pays to stick to the headline grills. The takeaway carries a Food Hygiene Rating from Birmingham City Council, adding a little reassurance to the order. For a neighbourhood craving a modern burger joint among the curry houses and chip shops, it is a genuinely welcome and tasty addition.