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The best burgers you should have tried in Sydney
There’s nothing that hits the spot like a juicy burger…and there’s no city like Sydney to devour it in. There’s a reason burgers are literally the Holy Grail of carby American food, and that’s because a well-done burger is pretty much heaven in your mouth.
All of our top picks of Sydney’s best burg joints push the boundaries of what we know to be good and catapults straight into finger-licking delight.
What was once a modest outpost quickly shot into burger stardom, and BL Burgers is now a household name for what’s heralded as the spot with the best burgs in Sydney (as voted by many a Sydney-sider).
An epic feed here will see you digging into the likes of their signature burger that comes with juicy wagyu beef, maple glazed bacon, poutine, maple aioli, and American cheese.
Get all your OTT favourites fully pimped out with add-ons like deep-fried cheese patties and popcorn chicken, and choose from their weekly specials on one of your (undoubtedly many) return trips for a fun surprise.
There’s always a crowd at this casual joint awaiting the city’s top mouthwatering offerings, so join the mad scramble for a treat you won’t forget.
What should you order at BL Burgers? Dish Cult recommends the $17 Blame Canada
Proudly hammering out classics done simple and right, there’s no burger taste like Chur taste. Meaning ‘cool, thanks’ in kiwi slang, the team at Chur Burger are firm believers that ingredients maketh burger, so you won’t find a patty that’s tasteless or dry, and a bun that’s not soft, buttery goodness.
The secret behind the flavour-fest in these burgers are the plain ol’ gourmet ingredients – no excessive stacks of deep-fried somethings here. If your idea of a good burger lies somewhere between grilled beef, cheese, and tomato jam burgers and buttermilk fried chicken burgers, Chur’s has got it down to a science.
Order their milkshakes at $8 a pop and make it boozy with $6 a shot.
What should you order at Chur Burger? Dish Cult recommends the $20 Chur Beast burger
It’s not really a Sydney burger list without the OG – Mary’s has been slinging some of Sydney’s tastiest and most popular patties since it first opened its doors in Newtown and a revolution for Sydney’s burger scene began.
Famous for serving up greasy pounders done to perfection, this is American-style cheeseburgers at its peak. From soft milk buns to O’Connor grass-fed beef patties seared and bursting with flavour, you won’t find much to complain about at Mary’s (except maybe the fact that the ingredients for their cult favourite Mary’s sauce aren’t public knowledge).
The original Newton hideout is rife with character; an old-school burger parlour in a refurbished century-old building. One bite into their signature Mary’s Burger and you’ll know just why it’s a Sydney institution for burgs.
What should you order at Mary’s Burgers? Dish Cult recommends the $21 Mary’s Burger
Ed Sheeran and Post Malone have paid visits, but the real question is are they more famous for their desserts or their burgers?
It’s best answered holding their double smashed patties Milky Lane burger in one hand, and their deep-fried Golden Gaytime with crushed biscuits, cornflakes, and maple syrup Nutella drizzle in the other.
Carving a name for themselves with their delicious burgers and monstrous desserts, the team at Milky Lane is all about pushing the boundaries (think deep fried 5 cheese lasagna in a garlic bread bun).
The burgers are super-sized and indulgent and paired with their desserts make for an all-around hedonistic experience that’s too tempting to miss.
What should you order at Milky Lane? Dish Cult recommends the $18 Milky Lane burger
This relaxed Bondi spot, Bonditony’s Burger Joint, is a classic fix for any burger hankering. Authentic burgers are the name of the game here, and your post-beach swim cravings are sure to find resolution with a good feed at this little dive.
Every burger is made with high-quality ingredients, from grass-fed beef patties to free-range produce, you can even get delicious gluten-free buns here.
Try their Trippin Zeahorse burger with a beef patty, crispy bacon, hi-melt cheese, homemade tomato relish, and seeded mustard-infused aioli for a meal that hits the spot. This vibey den decked out in 80s decor and music memorabilia also sports an ever-present hungry crowd.
What should you order at Bonditony’s Burger Joint? Dish Cult recommends the $18 Trippin Zeahorse
Duking out flavoursome burgs with the best of ‘em, Suzie Dukes is known for mouth-watering takes on the classic cheeseburger.
Freshly baked soft milk buns come daily from the bakery next door, and sandwich only the freshest of ingredients.
Pop in for their affordable burgers like the Fiesta burger that features a beef patty, American cheese, guacamole, tomato salsa, sour cream, corn chops, and aioli, but don’t leave without a serve of loaded fries and a shake.
What should you order at Suzie Dukes? Dish Cult recommends the Buttermilk Fried Chicken burger.
Get your hands dirty with these Japanese takes on the American favourite at a joint helmed by hatted Head Chef Kerby Craig.
Ume does fusion like a champ and serves hefty burgers that taste as good as they look and sound. Case in point, their menchi burger starring a handmade pork katsu patty, shredded cabbage, mild mustard, Tonkatsu sauce, mayo, and Spanish onion.
The motto here is good burgs and Japanese booze, so wash down the greasy deliciousness with Japanese beers on tap or opt for a natural soda from their vintage vending machine.
What should you order at Ume Burger? Dish Cult recommends the $14.90 Ume Burger.
Satisfy your cravings at these spots and wash it down with a classic shake for a pick-me-up that’s worth the wait.
