It really has comfort food nailed
There’s nothing like comfort food to really make you feel better – and there’s one spot in Cambridge that has really nailed it. The Grill Plug, which can be found in a tiny unit on the Barnwell Business Park in Cambridge, has perfected indulgent dishes such as smash burgers and loaded fries.
Loved by many people on TikTok, I knew I had to try out the Grill Plug after its videos kept popping up on my feed. The food spot has its own van for hire and offers delivery as well as collections from its kitchen. I decided to trek through the business park to pick up my order and was surprised to find the thriving business in such a small unit when it had orders flying from its kitchen.
One of the best things about the Grill Plug has to be its combo meals where you can pick from a range of things from its menu to create your perfect night in. I picked the midweek comfort deal that allows you to choose from any two dishes out of the loaded fries, hot dogs, rice bowls or mac and cheese for just £15.
I chose the classic hot dog and buttermilk chicken loaded box for the ultimate indulgent meal. While waiting for my order, I could hear how bustling the little kitchen was with people cooking and packing the many deliveries going out.
After heading home, I took out the loaded fries first and was pleasantly surprised to see how packed the box was with toppings and fillings. To get to the fries, I had to dig through the layers of buttermilk chicken, cheese sauce, jalapenos, crispy onions, ranch, and chives.
The crispy fried chicken was spiced perfectly and was complemented by the strong garlic taste of the ranch. Despite the copious toppings, the fries were still crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
With so many flavours going on thanks to the powerful chives and aromatic onions, somehow they all worked really well together to create a warming and comforting dish to get you through any midweek slump. The jalapenos added a lovely little kick but could easily be removed for those who don’t love spice.
The hot dog might not be the prettiest meal to look at but for those craving an American classic, this should be your go-to. It was definitely big enough to feed two people and was topped with melted American cheese, grilled onions, and plenty of ketchup and mustard.
The all-beef hot dog worked well with the classic combination of condiments that would transport anyone back to simpler days walking around a theme park. However, I would’ve liked more grilled onions to give the dish a bit more of a punchy flavour.
On their own, the loaded fries cost £10.99 and the hot dog cost £8.50, which meant I saved £4.49 by using the deal. However, the Grill Plug’s menu features plenty of dishes that cost £15 or under to test out, including its popular smash burgers and a range of desserts.
If you are looking for a takeaway to help you through the long work week or something special for the weekend, the Grill Plug should be a go-to for anyone in Cambridge, especially if you love loaded fries. The Grill Plug can be found on Barnwell Drive and is available for both collections and deliveries.
The Grill Plug is open from 4pm to 10pm on Sundays to Thursdays, from 4pm to 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
CamBites is a series that sees our reporters go around Cambridgeshire in search of the best food at a reasonable price. All of our food reviews are paid for by the writer. The establishments do not know we will be reviewing their food, allowing us to make fair judgements on each place.
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