# So Famous

> So Famous is a halal smash burger and buttermilk fried chicken takeaway in Manchester, open till 4am every night of the week. We smash fresh beef to order, fry chicken in buttermilk, and serve loaded fries, sundaes and thick shakes for collection from our Ardwick kitchen or delivery through our delivery partners.

## Overview

So Famous ("So Famous MCR") is a fast-growing, fully halal burger takeaway in Ardwick, Manchester, known for smashed beef burgers, buttermilk fried chicken, loaded fries and thick milkshakes. Everything is cooked to order. Key facts, checked 14 September 2026:

- 100% halal menu (58 dishes across 12 categories), certified suppliers
- Open till 4:00am every night: Monday to Sunday, 11:45am to 4:00am (lunch pre-orders from 11am, Mon to Sun)
- Address: Unit D, Aldow Industrial Park, Blackett Street, Manchester, M12 6EJ, United Kingdom
- Collection with a large car park (leave your car registration in the notes and food is brought to your car); direct collection orders can be paid by card or cash
- Delivery through delivery partners Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat; availability and delivery distance vary by location, traffic and driver availability. Direct online ordering is collection only
- Fries cooked in a dedicated fryer (suitable for vegetarians); non-GM UK rapeseed oil in all fryers
- 13 allergens tracked and published for every dish
- Phone: 0161 647 8000 · Email: hello@sofamousmcr.com

## Core Pages

- [Homepage](https://sofamous.com/): who we are, hours, how to order
- [Menu and prices](https://sofamous.com/menu/): all 58 dishes with prices and allergens
- [Delivery and collection](https://sofamous.com/delivery/): delivery partners, car park collection
- [FAQ](https://sofamous.com/faq/): halal, hours, allergens, parking, payments
- [Allergen chart](https://sofamous.com/allergies/): item-by-item allergen matrix
- [Our story](https://sofamous.com/our-story/): how So Famous started
- [Events and catering](https://sofamous.com/events/): private parties, corporate, festivals
- [Talk to us](https://sofamous.com/talk-to-us/): contact details and form

## Menu Highlights

- **Double Smashed** (£8.45): 2 smashed patties, cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato and our House sauce in a seeded brioche bun.
- **Triple Smashed** (£10.95): 3 smashed patty,  American cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, and House sauce in a seeded brioche bun.
- **Lord of the Rings** (£8.95): Our Double Smashed with our in-house breaded onion rings!
- **Box Office** (£7.45): Buttermilk fried chicken served on a brioche bun with lettuce and Hellman's mayo with an American cheese slice.
- **Famous Fries** (£7.95): Seasoned skin-on fries, diced double-breaded chicken tenders, diced jalapeños, and red onions, smothered with our in-house cheese sauce and famous sauce.
- **Oreo Milkshake** (£7.95): Our Oreo milkshake is a creamy, indulgent blend of vanilla ice cream, milk, and crushed oreo cookies.

## Common Questions

- **Are you halal?** Yes. Our entire menu is 100% halal. All of our high quality ingredients are sourced from trustworthy and certified suppliers, and there is no separate non-halal menu. Read more about our halal promise .
- **When are you open?** We are open till 4am every night of the week. Doors open at 11:45am Monday to Sunday. Lunch pre-orders from 11am, Monday to Sunday.
- **How far do you deliver?** We deliver through our delivery partners, Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat. Availability and delivery distance can vary depending on your location, traffic and driver availability. See all the options on our delivery page .
- **Can I order for collection?** Yes, click and collect is available through our online ordering site : choose your collection time and pay by card or cash. We have a large car park, and if you leave your car registration in the order notes we will bring your food out to you with our clip-on trays so you can eat in the car.
- **Where can I see the menu and prices?** The full menu with prices is on our menu page . Order everything on it for collection, or get it delivered through our delivery partners.
- **What oil do you use to fry in?** We use non-GM UK rapeseed oil in all our fryers. It is filtered and changed regularly.
- **Are your fries cooked in a dedicated fryer?** Yes. Our fries are cooked in oil separate from all other products, which also makes them suitable for vegetarians.
- **Do you accept card payments?** Yes. You can pay by debit or credit card when you order online, and direct collection orders can be paid by card or cash.

## Guides

- [What Is a Smash Burger? A Plain-English Guide](https://sofamous.com/guides/what-is-a-smash-burger/): What a smash burger is, why smashing beef on a hot grill makes it taste better, and how So Famous makes theirs in Manchester. Updated July 2026.
- [Halal Smash Burgers in Manchester: What to Look For](https://sofamous.com/guides/halal-smash-burgers-manchester/): How to find a proper halal smash burger in Manchester: what to check, what to order and why So Famous in Ardwick is open till 4am. Updated July 2026.
- [Late Night Food in Manchester: What Is Open Till 4am](https://sofamous.com/guides/late-night-food-manchester/): Where to get proper food in Manchester after midnight. So Famous in Ardwick serves halal smash burgers and fried chicken until 4am every day.
- [Is So Famous Halal? Our Halal Promise, Explained](https://sofamous.com/guides/halal-at-so-famous/): Yes. Every item on the So Famous menu is 100% halal from certified suppliers, with a dedicated fries fryer. Here is exactly how our kitchen works.

## Ordering

- Order online (direct, collection only, card or cash): https://mylightspeed.app/MQHOQTFE/C-ordering/menu
- Deliveroo: https://deliveroo.co.uk/menu/manchester/piccadilly/so-famous-manchester
- Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/store/so-famous/xJUoJolsXmyNTmXjTZajtA?diningMode=DELIVERY
- Just Eat: https://www.just-eat.co.uk/restaurants-so-famous-mcr-manchester/menu

## Contact

- Phone: 0161 647 8000
- Email: hello@sofamousmcr.com
- Address: Unit D, Aldow Industrial Park, Blackett Street, Manchester, M12 6EJ, UK
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofamousmcr/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sofamousmcr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/So-Famous-MCR/100085208037001/