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Yonela N

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2020

02 Jun 2025, 21:26

Burger King – Retail Park, East London (2 June 2025, 8:30 PM)

I had a deeply disappointing experience at this Burger King branch. I arrived at 8:30 PM on a cold winter night, only to find the main entrance door closed. I stood outside in the freezing weather while staff inside looked at me and laughed instead of offering assistance. It was only after I knocked hard on the window that someone finally responded only to tell me I needed to use the drive-through to place my order.

After placing my order, I asked to make a change, but the manager refused, stating that she could not accommodate the request. To make matters worse, the cashier laughed at the situation and gave a half-hearted "sorry" as if it were a joke. This level of service is unacceptable, especially when customers are paying for their meals and deserve to be treated with respect.

As a paying customer, I expected basic courtesy and warmth, particularly on such a cold night. Unfortunately, what I experienced instead was unprofessional behavior and a complete lack of empathy from the staff.

I hope this feedback reaches management and leads to better training and customer service in the future. No one deserves to be treated like this, especially in a place that should offer comfort and care to its customers.

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Burger King South Africa
Burger King South Africa's reply20 Jun 2025, 10:11
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Hi there,

We would like to sincerely apologize for the experience you had during your recent visit. We always aim to provide excellent service, and we’re truly sorry we fell short of that standard. We understand how disappointing this must have been for you, and we deeply regret that we didn’t meet your expectations. Please know that we are addressing the issues you raised to ensure that this doesn’t happen again. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we are working hard to improve.