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10 Feb 2023
10 Feb 2023
Where to go for Melbourne's tastiest burgers.
Up in a train carriage, an Albert Park Icon, a gaming-themed establishment. Discover the very best burgs that Melbourne has to offer to satisfy your cravings. Whether you like ‘em meaty or plant-based, there’s a burger out there for everyone.
Easeys is an iconic Melbourne burger joint where you can grab a burger and a beer all whilst perched five stories high in a refurbed train carriage.
The burgers here are not for the faint of heart. If beef isn’t your bag, grab a Louisiana Fried Chicken Sandwich, or the Your Mate (which is a zucchini and potato rosti). There are heaps of hotdogs options at Easeys’ too – smoked, chilli cheese, and Mac ‘n’ Cheese.
And if you still need more grease, grab a side of deep fried spuds or some donuts for dessert.
Which Burger should you try at Easey’s? Dish Cult recommends the $19 Double Rowdy Cheeseburger (with American Cheddar, Jalapenos, Bacon, Pickles, Onions, Mustard & Ketchup) <- THAT's a mouthful in more ways than one!
This burger joint in Balwyn takes burgers to a different level. Not only are these burgs stacked a mile high, they are sometimes fused with the humble donut.
The Balwyn Beef Scoff is a crown fave, featuring two beef patties, double cheese, sweet bacon gravy, slow-cooked brisket, mayo, and crispy onions.
If you’re feeling inspired, try the fried chicken burger, which has three fillets of buttermilk chicken, bacon, cheese and – wait for it – two glazed donuts.
Grab a side of fries and wash all that goodness down with a shake – all made with love. Anything goes at Balwyn Canteen.
Which Burger should you order at Balwyn Canteen? Dish Cult recommends the $17 Staff Pick Two (beef patty, melted cheese, grilled onion, egg, bacon & BBQ sauce).
Ask any Melbournian local about Andrew’s Hamburgers, and you’ll understand why it’s such a favourite. Andrew’s Hamburgers is Melbourne’s longest established burger joint, which opened its doors to Albert Park burger fans way back in 1939.
They dish up beef, steak, or chicken burgers done five ways: with the lot, Mexican, Hawaiian, American, or smoked. If this doesn’t appeal then they do standard burgers too, plus souvas.
Vegetarians can enjoy the veggie burger, one with the lot, or a vego souvlaki. Add a serve of fries and soda (Mexican or Traditional) and you’re golden.
Which Burger should you order at Andrew’s Hamburgers? Dish Cult recommends the $14 Standard Steak Burger (Scotch fillet, lettuce, tomato, onion & tomato sauce).
This burger joint has a 1950s vibe with classic cars, black and white checkered floors, neon lights, and a gumball machine, to transport diners back to a bygone era.
On the food side of things, you start off by choosing your own bun, then adding the filling (all of which have vegetarian options), then souping up your selection with tasty extras. We love that each burger is named after a classic car.
If you’re not in the mood for a burger, then Kustom does hotdogs, wings and ribs too. Or give the Philly Cheesesteak Roll a try – it’s Scotch fillet, mushrooms, green cappy, two types of cheese plus two sauces. Yum.
Which Burger should you order at Kustom Burgers? Dish Cult recommends the $14.50 XP Falcon Blue Cheese Burger (beef patty, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, American blue cheese sauce & Danish blue cheese sauce).
If you want a good old-fashioned burger then look no further than 8 Bit, who serve them up fresh and hot. 8Bit dishes up classic American burgers, plus hotdogs, shakes, and fries.
Each burger has its own gaming-themed name: the Double Dragon (double beef, double bacon and double cheese with all the trimmings), the Golden Axe (crispy fried chicken with cheese, slaw and mayo), and the VBit with Cheese (plant-based patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and sauce) all attest to the gaming vibe of this eatery.
8Bit does loads of extras too, like chilli cheese fries, smoked hotdogs, and Nutella milkshakes.
Which Burger should you order at 8Bit? Dish Cult recommends the $14.50 Zelda (chickpea, corn and quinoa patty, cheese, beetroot relish, grilled halloumi, avocado, lettuce, 8Bit sauce).
Ziggy’s serves up New York-style burgers, wraps, and salads in their trendy exposed brick eatery in Balaclava. Their burgers have been created by its two chefs, Assaf, and Moshik, using Australian produce in their burgers.
Try the Texan Giant (beef, cheese, pickles, lettuce and Ziggy’s special sauce) if you love a classic burger that is big enough to satisfy a big appetite, or the Smoked Pulled Beef Burger (served with pickles, slaw, cheese, and tomato relish), if you’re after something a little different.
Ziggy’s serves four vego burgers (three are vegan, one is vegetarian); check out their vegan cheeseburger, vegan chilli burger, or vegetarian halloumi burger.
Which Burger should you try at Ziggy’s? Dish Cult recommends the $15.90 ZFC Hot AF (medium spicy Southern fried chicken, pickled jalapenos, cheese lettuce, aioli, chilli & BBQ sauce.
We love the cute-as name of this burger joint, which has two outlets – one in Campbellfield and one at Hoppers Crossing. Burgies promises its patrons the freshest burgers, fries and shakes that use only the best-quality produce served by friendly staff.
Their best-seller is the Lava (‘lava’ cheese, Angus beef with tasty cheese, egg, cos lettuce, onion, and their signature Peri sauce), or you could try their latest creation, the Smash Mac (Angus beef, American cheese, house-made Mac ‘n’ Cheese patty, aioli and tomato sauce on a brioche bun.)
Burgies has a philanthropic aspect to it as well; they have a careers program that aims to build future leaders.
Which Burger should you try at Burgies? Dish Cult recommends the $14.50 Truffle Angus (Angus patty, double-Swiss cheese, house-made truffle mayo & brioche bun).
If you like your burgers served with a bevvie and a band then look no further than the cleverly-named B.East in Brunswick East.
There are six beef burgers to choose from that use Wagyu beef, plus two chicken burgers and three vegetarian/vegan burgers on The B.East’s menu. All have the option of gluten free buns.
On the drinks side of things, there is a great selection of tap beers and cocktails to wash down the grease. We love the Violet Beauregarde (vodka, lemon, almond syrup and, of course, blueberries.)
Which Burger should you try at The B.East? Dish Cult recommends the $15.50 Daikatsu (chicken katsu fillet, tonkatsu BBQ sauce, pickles, slaw & shinjuku sauce).
