Restaurant - Joe's Easy Diner - Tokai | Century City

22 February 2014 - Joe's Easy Diner reminds me of my high school days when Ed's Easy Diner in Hatfield was the place to go for a hamburger (before it sadly became a club, and lost  the essence of everything that made Ed's so unique).

I can still remember the absolute treat of ordering four miniature burgers and the most delicious milkshakes. I was so happy when I saw the Joe's Easy Diner at Blue Route mall in Tokai - it has now become a bit of a tradition for Mark (better half) and myself to have a burger before going to a movie over the weekend. I see that one has also opened up at Century City, and saw the same manageress | owner there, which is always a good sign, as that does ensure consistency and quality control.

The only thing that I am not mad about - but there really is not much that one can do about that is that it is inside a mall - and living in Cape Town - my preference is always to sit outside or to have a nice view.

Food:  Their burgers are really tasting, thick well cooked patties. Mark really enjoys "Big Bubba's Bacon & Cheese" - with all the additional extra's - chunky chips, onion rings and coleslaw. My favourite is usually anything with cheese - generally I just opt for the "Classic" option which includes chunky chips, which are very recommendable. I have had a hotdog before - but to be honest, it was a bit messy and I was disappointed that I had not ordered a burger. Click here for food menu

Recently I ordered their sliders. Great opportunity to try different flavours - Smokey Cheese, Bees Knees and Blue Cheese ones were my choice and was super excited to try the different flavours. It really was good to have the different flavour option, unfortunately the patties were so over cooked and dry that the burgers really were not that great - besides the patties (which really is a very important component of a burger), the rest of the burger was great. Now I know that the next time I will only have one of the selected flavours.

Drinks: Mark's milkshake of choice is coffee and chocolate - there is  an option to add malt (Horlicks)  - which makes is super thick - but a bit tricky to drink. My favourite is the toffee milkshake, but having recently tried to eat slightly  healthier, I opted for the Coke Zero, which comes with a single free refill (you just have to ask!)

Service: Always friendly and fast - I think this is attributable to the manager | owner always being there / visible and keeping an eye on things. 

Value for money: Definitely

Recommendable? Absolutely

Rating: 8/10

Website - http://www.joeseasydiner.co.za/