40 Best Burger Shops in Sydney [2024]

Burger Sydney

Looking for the best burger Sydney shops Look no further! We have compiled a list of the top 40 burger Sydney joints in the city, based on customer reviews and ratings. From American-style burgers to gourmet options, there is something for everyone on this list. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your burger crawl today!

1) Beefy’s Burgers

Key Service	Burger bowls
Address	492 High St, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
Website	http://beefysburgers.com/
Phone	02 47048485
Operating Hours	Monday Closed Tuesday 11AM–2:30PM, 5–8PM Wednesday 11AM–2:30PM, 5–8PM Thursday 11AM–2:30PM, 5–8PM Friday 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Saturday 11AM–2:30PM, 5–9PM Sunday Closed

Beefy offers an array of gourmet beef burgers to tantalize your taste buds. With delicious choices like the ‘Beefmeister’ and the ‘Boring Bazza’ with special sauce, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your cravings. So take a look at our menu now and let us know what takes your fancy!

Key Differentiators:

• Home made patties
• Delicious buns
• Charming and friendly staff

Customer’s Review:

I knew I’d enjoy eating here when after I made payment the worker, Jack, went into the back and washed his hands before touching anything. Something as little as that would make me come back for sure!

Sarkis

2) Burgers Anonymous

Key Service	Heisenburger as signature burger
Address	80 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Website	https://www.burgersanonymous.com.au/
Phone	+61 415 980 019
Operating Hours	Monday 11AM–2:45PM, 5:30–9:30PM Tuesday 11AM–2:45PM, 5:30–9:30PM Wednesday 11AM–2:45PM, 5:30–9:30PM Thursday 11AM–2:45PM, 5:30–9:30PM Friday 11AM–9:30PM Saturday 11AM–9:30PM Sunday 11AM–8:30PM

If you’re looking for a burger that has more than your average toppings, then these guys might be your next stop. We can’t say for sure if they’re the best in Sydney, but we don’t think you’ll be disappointed with their food. Take one look at ‘The Heisenburger’ and you’ll see what we mean–it’s piled high with all the trimmings, including their signature maple bacon aka “Crack Bacon.”

Key Differentiators:

• Tasty and filling burgers
• Serves chicken and fries
• Friendly staff at the counter

Customer’s Review:

Great burgers. I usually order Burgers Anonymous’s chicken burgers but decided to try their cheeseburger (pictured). It came as a meal with a drink and fries. The burger patty was nice and thick, bun was soft and included lots of delicious cheese oozing out of the bun.

Fee-fi-fo-fum

3) Five Points Burgers

Key Service	Whipping up hearty burgers & fries
Address	128 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Website	https://fivepointsburgers.com.au/
Phone	(02) 92863341
Operating Hours	Monday 11AM–9PM Tuesday 11AM–9PM Wednesday 11AM–9PM Thursday 11AM–9PM Friday 11AM–9:30PM Saturday 5–9:30PM Sunday Closed

The Five Points restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, is inspired by New York City. Push through the long queues at this well-known spot to get a selection of burgers representing the five boroughs of New York City – The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, and Queens. The Queens chicken is one of several reasons to visit North Sydney.

Key Differentiators:

• Serves classic milkshakes
• New York-style burger
• Unassuming counter-serve restaurant 

Customer’s Review:

Great burger joint tucked away in the corner of north Sydney. The prices are reasonable and so too are the waiting times. The burgers are amazing there and I had a mouth-watering moment just looking at the menu. I got the Brooklyn burger and thought it was spectacular. The staff are also very helpful to provide their recommendations if you’re unsure of what to get.

Alan

4) Bar Luca

Key Service	Customisable burger options
Address	52 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Website	https://barluca.com.au/
Phone	02 9247 9700
Operating Hours	Monday 11AM–9PM Tuesday 11AM–9PM Wednesday 11AM–9PM Thursday 11AM–9PM Friday 11AM–9:30PM Saturday 5–9:30PM Sunday Closed

Bar Luca, located in Sydney, offers an exquisite menu that will make your night out perfect. Lotus 2.0 might be gone, but Bar Luca has taken its place as the best restaurant to get a gourmet burger with table service–and 20 add-ons you can customise to fit your meal preferences. Though it’s all up to personal preference, the BL Beef is a must-try; it’s a classic burger made even better with BL sauce.

Key Differentiators:

• 20 burger add-ons to choose from
• Smart space
• creative burgers & drinks

Customer’s Review:

One of the most iconic burger joints in Sydney CBD, and for a reason. The burgers are just so delicious! They have classics but also specials each week. I usually go for Mr Truffle, can’t go wrong with that! Onion rings are great as well. The good thing is that you can also enjoy great beers with your food here. Gets really busy though so you may need to queue for a bit.

Boguslaw

5) Sunset Diner

Key Service	Must-try fish burger
Address	Shop 6, 2 Rosenthal Ave, Lane Cove
Website	https://www.sunsetdiner.com.au/
Phone	9420 4477
Email	info@sunsetdiner.com.au
Operating Hours	Monday- 12pm – 8pm Tuesday – Closed (Until further notice) Wednesday- Thursday – 12pm – 8:30pm Friday – 12 – late Saturday – 9am – late Sunday 9am – 8pm Saturday & Sunday Breakfast – 9am – 11:30am

Sunset Diner is a pink Miami Vice-inspired restaurant on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Ben Varela, executive chef and owner of Sunset Diner, intended it to be a place that resembled his vision for a dream Miami restaurant. This joint has one of the greatest burgers in Sydney, as well as an outdoor pet-friendly courtyard with the same pink atmosphere you’ll find inside! The menu consists of standard choices such as “The Double” and various shakes, including the Classic Cookie Dough, which is too delicious to pass up.

Key Differentiators:

• Pet-friendly
• Reasonable prices
• Miami-inspired casual diner

Customer’s Review:

Great menu, amazing burgers! Price is very reasonable for the quality you get! Great vegan options and super cute outdoor (and indoor) seatings. They also have Uno cards which is a great addition to dining in and hanging out with mates with some good food. Very clean facility and super impressed with the beautiful restroom. Can’t wait to be back in the area again!

Chuchewme

6) Mary’s Newtown

Key Service	Craft beer and burgers
Address	154 Castlereagh Street, CBD NSW 2000
Website	https://www.marys69.com/newtown
Phone	0457 852 718
Operating Hours	Monday: 12pm—9pm Tuesday: 12pm—9pm Wednesday: 12pm—9pm Thursday: 12pm—9pm Friday: 12pm—9pm Saturday: 12pm—9pm Sunday: 12pm—9p

Mary’s charm is enhanced by loud, vibrant music, strong drinks, dim lighting, and graffiti. It’s a boisterous chain that now operates in multiple locations throughout Sydney. The CBD’s Castlereagh Street stop is a tiny take-away shop. You’ll want to linger at any of the other Mary’s restaurants long after the benches have been cleared since you’ll be wanting to repeat your meal.

Key Differentiators:

• Rustic bar with timber decor
• Amazing atmospher
• A mezzanine and a rock ‘n’ roll vibe

Customer’s Review:

This place is one of its own kind. Hard to locate as from the outside it looks like an abandoned house (video posted). But as you enter, the place turns into a nasty vibe. Full on a grungy look with graffiti on every inch of the place. Surprisingly the meat is halal. Had Mary’s Classic burger with Half Bird. The burger was delicious however fried chicken was okay as it was over-fried. All in all, a very good experience.

Nauman Rahim

7) Classic Burger Liverpool

Key Service	Locally sourced high-quality burger ingredients
Address	347 Macquarie St, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia
Website	https://classicburger.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 7905 0895
Email	info@classicburger.com.au
Operating Hours	Monday 12PM–12AM Tuesday 12PM–12AM Wednesday 12PM–12AM Thursday 12PM–12AM Friday 12PM–12AM Saturday 12PM–12AM Sunday 12–10:30PM

This is the place for you if you’re searching for a high-quality feed without all the frills. Classic burger is a semi-fast food restaurant that serves better quality food and service than your average party. This Liverpool establishment creates a pleasant and relaxing ambience in which to enjoy one of Sydney’s greatest burgers. The goal of this local pub is straightforward: use locally sourced high-quality ingredients and prepare them freshly made to order. If you’re searching for In N Out alternatives, this would be the closest thing to it in Sydney.

Key Differentiators:

• Straightforward restaurant
• With a low-key ambience
• Dishing up fast-food standards

Customer’s Review:

Came late with a large group and we were all very impressed with the food. The chips were nice, burgers were good but the coleslaw was average. The only let down would come down to the service of the Asian waitress who was a little hard to understand and when she placed food on to our tables, she would just toss/slide it on. Besides that, would come again for the other food and drinks.

Phil Li

8) Two Hungry Bears

Key Service	Good quality modern hamburger
Address	1303 Pittwater Road Narrabeen, 2101 New South Wales
Website	https://www.twohungrybears.com.au/
Phone	9913 9736
Email	2hungrybearscatering@gmail.com
Operating Hours	Wednesday 4:30pm-8:30pm ​​Thursday to Saturday 12:00pm-8:30pm Sunday 4:30pm-8:30pm

This burger place in Sydney will put you into a food coma – some might even call it a ‘hibernation’. The classics are all there, including the cheeseburger and chicken burger, but options such as the ‘Hell Boy’ with house chilli sauce might pick your fancy. It doesn’t matter which choice you go for – they’re all more than enough to feed.

Key Differentiators:

• Served fresh and hot
• Unique burger toppings
• Friendly helpful staff

Customer’s Review:

It’s not a fluke. These guys nail it every single time! After many great burgers, I finally had the NASH and it’s a perfect medley of flavours. Really missing the Texan loaded chips with the pulled brisket, but the other loaded chips are great as well. Definitely keeps me coming back!

Anthony

9) Ume Burger

Key Service	Japanese-inspired burger patties
Address	Wulugul Walk Barangaroo NSW 2000
Website	https://www.umeburger.com/
Operating Hours	Monday-Saturday 11:30am – 2:30pm Wednesday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm / 4:30pm-9:00pm Sunday 11:30am – 3:30pm

We’ll take you on a journey from the host of hearty beef patties to something a little less conventional with us. The Bar UME sibling is located on Barangaroo’s Wulugul waterfront walkway, and the view is just as excellent as the burgers themselves. With a tiled roof and plenty of character, this charming cafe offers magnificent views over Surry Hills. The classic UME Burger is fantastic, with its own Wagyu mine sauce-marinated beef patty.

Key Differentiators:

• Head Chef Kerby Craig
• Phenomenal UME Burger with Wagyu mine sauce
• Stunning waterfront location at Barangaroo

Customer’s Review:

Nice location along the river in a food court-like strip (although a fancy one). The staff were friendly, food was quick to come out and the burger was tasty. I also got a warm Yuzu drink that was also enjoyable. The menu is Japanese inspired. Recommended if you like burgers.

Ness Fez

10) Chebbo’s Burgers

Key Service	Must-try fried onion burger
Address	93 Chapel Street Roselands NSW 2196 Australia
Website	https://www.chebbos.com/
Email	contact@chebbosburgers.com
Operating Hours	Thursday 5:30–10PM Friday 5:30–10PM Saturday 5–10PM Sunday 5–10PM Closed on Mon, Tues, and Wed

Chebbo is a well-known figure in Sydney’s burger scene. People travel long distances to try his smashed burgers, and he’s self-appointed CEO of burgers on TikTok. He may claim that title, but he has made a name for himself in Sydney and beyond thanks to his delectable menu options. The fried onion, merely sounds like something straightforward? But it really tastes fantastic that you’ll want to get some more. Visit Chebbo’s Instagram to see what new dish he’s planning next.

Key Differentiators:

• Great service
• Friendly staff
• Good burger variety

Customer’s Review:

The classic cheese burger was great, however the loaded fries with onion was salty to the taste.

Tony

11) Burger Patch

Key Service	100% Aussie beef burger patties
Address	Corner of Victoria Ave & Katherine St, Chatswood NSW 2067
Website	https://burgerpatch.com.au/
Phone	(02) 8094 8822
Email	hello@burgerpatch.com.au
Operating Hours	MON . Closed TUE – SUN . 12pm-8pm

Not all burgers are made equally, as we all know. Now that you’ve seen our list of the best burgers in Sydney, you can’t go wrong. Burger Patch is an excellent example to illustrate our point. This restaurant only employs the highest quality ingredients and their patties are entirely composed of Australian beef with no additions. They grind their meat finely to provide a savory textured burger that will have you coming back for more. Like any great burger spot, they offer their own unique sauce. The Angry American, a must-try, features the spicy homemade chili alongside the housemade chile sauce.

Key Differentiators:

• Fresh quality ingredients
• Signature sauce
• Delicious meaty texture 

Customer’s Review:

My current favourite burger place. As others have said, genuinely friendly service. Had an Angry American with bacon, a perfect burger, and perfect chips. Hard to spot from the street as it’s tucked in from the bus stops on the corner of Victoria Ave & Katherine St.

Michael F

12) Milky Lane

Key Service	Healthy burger options
Address	141 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach, NSW 2026
Website	https://milkylane.co/
Phone	(02) 9130 1336
Email	bondi@milkylane.co
Operating Hours	Sun – Thu 12pm – 10pmFri – Sat 12pm – 11pm

Keep your heart healthy and eat a salad. If you’re looking for an indulgent burger experience, look no further than Milky Lane. They’ve been shaking up the scene since 2016 with their delicious burgers and cocktails. With locations up and down the east coast of Australia, they have won over many fans!

Key Differentiators:

• Fresh and delicious
• Great service
• Fun atmosphere

Customer’s Review:

Very friendly staff and the food was a delight! An absolutely beautiful atmosphere with songs that match the vibe of the restaurant.

Life With SieSie

13) Out of The Blue

Key Service	Homemade and fresh burger ingredients
Address	2/272 Clovelly Rd, Coogee NSW 2034
Website	https://www.outoftheblueclovelly.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9315 8380
Operating Hours	Wed/Thurs/Fri: 4:00pm-8:00pm Sat/Sun: 11:30am-8:00pm

Love at first bite– that’s what you’ll feel when you try one of Sydney’s best burgers from Out of the Blue. This family-owned and operated east gem is well-known for their use of only locally sourced ingredients in each handmade burger. You can order any type of burger on the menu, but it might be better to try one of their house specials instead. And although there are a limited number seats inside, most customers prefer this takeaway joint so they can picnic with an unforgettable view down by Cloey carpark. Just remember: Out of The Blue is cash-only… but I promise she’s worth it!

Key Differentiators:

• Friendly staff
• Tiny, bustling takeaway joint for burgers
• Classic fish ’n’ chips and deep-fried Mars Bars

Customer’s Review:

Went around 12pm and was surprised there was no queue. Friendly staff. The hoki fish was firm and lightly battered, and tasted really good. Fries tasted amazing with the chicken salt, and the portion is generous for the price. Will definitely visit again.

Evan Tan

14) The Tuckshop

Key Service	Breakfast-style burgers
Address	The Tuckshop Glenhaven 1/78 Glenhaven Rd Glenhaven, New South Wales 2156
Website	https://www.tuckshopcoffee.com.au/
Phone	0491 760 376
Email	Hello@tuckshopcoffee.com.au
Operating Hours	Monday 6:00 am – 3:30 pm Tuesday 6:00 am – 3:30 pm Wednesday 6:00 am – 3:30 pm Thursday 6:00 am – 3:30 pm Friday 6:00 am – 3:30 pm Saturday 6:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Located in Glenhaven, this tuckshop is informal and classic, only serving the best food to its customers. The menu includes options for everyone such as cheeseburgers, tradie rolls, green smoothies , salads ,and thick shakes . This burger place is run by a group of friends who want nothing more than to offer good service and great tasting burgers.

Key Differentiators:

• With a large outdoor patio
• Casual vibe
• Serves all-day breakfast

Customer’s Review:

Coffee and the food are fantastic! Dog-friendly with plenty of outdoor seating. There is ample parking available too. The burgers and fries are really good. The outdoor heating is very effective on chilly winter days.

khushveen majhai

15) The Milk bar by Cafeish

Key Service	Burgers baked fresh daily
Address	Shop 1, 105 Regent St, Redfern, Sydney, NSW
Website	https://www.themilkbarbycafeish.com.au/
Phone	02 9698 8598
Email	mail@themilkbarbycafeish.com.au
Operating Hours	Monday CLOSED Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5-9PM Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11AM-3:30PM, 5-9:30PM

At this bar and grill, we serve soul food that includes delicious layers of premium seasoned meat, cheese and salads within toasted buns baked fresh daily. Burger fans are encouraged to explore the range of exotic condiments, while the weekly burger specials encourage repeat visits. If you want something different with your burger, try pairing it with a housemade doughnut instead of fries for a truly unique combo.

Key Differentiators:

• Exotic burger condiments
• Weekly burger specials
• Pairs burgers with housemade doughnuts

Customer’s Review:

The milk bar were proud to announce they had the best chips in Sydney as i walked in. The coating they put on it tasted sweet however it retained a lot of oil. I ordered the original milk bar burger overall it wasn’t too bad nor certain if they have the best chips I’ve eaten. The bright funky burger joint is decorated with graffiti and chalk menus. It seems to be a popular place to eat as I saw a lot of take away orders come through.

Tyler

16) BURGERHOOD

Key Service	American-style burger shack
Address	Shop 1, 332 Darling St Balmain, NSW 2041, Australia
Website	https://www.burgerhood.com.au/
Operating Hours	WEDNESDAY to FRIDAY 11:30AM – 9:00PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11:30AM – 9:00PM

In case you haven’t figured it out yet, there’s a burger revolution going on in Sydney. Balmain’s Bugerhood is assisting to push the good old American kinds forward. This American restaurant serves burgers and shakes, as well as delectable burgers. Those who dine in are given a complimentary soft serve that tastes just like exquisite wine. There are plenty of classics available, but the Hood Burger (as shown) includes a delicious “Hood” sauce that is very secret and enticing.

Key Differentiators:

• Offers shakes and fries alongside burgers
• Complimentary soft serve with every burger
• Secret and mouthwatering ‘Hood’ sauce

Customer’s Review:

Excellent service and covid-safe. The beef burger are average, while the beef patties are plump, they lack that certain flavour punch other burger joints provide. Their fish burger is a actually pretty decent though.

Oliver

17) Rockpool Bar & Grill

Key Service	Home to one of the most renowned wagyu beef burgers in the country
Address	66 Hunter Street, Sydney, NSW
Website	https://rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au/rockpool-sydney/
Phone	+61 2 8099 7077
Email	reservations@rockpoolbarandgrill.com.au
Operating Hours	Monday-Wednesday 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-9pm Thursday-Friday 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-10pm Saturday 5.30pm-10pm Sunday – Closed

Rockpool Bar & Grill, Sydney is a long way from your local burger joint. The finest dining room in Australia, as well as the ideal location for sampling one of the country’s best-known wagyu burgers, Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney is home to one of Australia’s greatest dining rooms and the perfect venue for experiencing one of the most renowned wagyu beef burgers in the country. This bar meal comes with a David Blackmore’s Full Blood Wagyu Burger with Bacon, Gruyere Cheese and Zuri Pickle that are just as gourmet as it sounds. For $27, enjoy a glass of Si Vintners’ Si Red’ Cabernet Blend along with this outstanding bar meal.

Key Differentiators:

• One of the finest dining rooms in Australia
• Perfect venue for experiencing one of the best-known wagyu burgers
• Sophisticated bar & grill in an ornate art deco room

Customer’s Review:

Place has a great atmosphere to it. Love the oyster they served. The scotch fillet I had was a bit on the chewy side but it was still a delightful steak. The condiments perfectly compliments the meat. We got the Brussels sprouts, were delicious however they did get quiet salty towards the end. Overall, a great place to dine or for a date.

Piggiepanda

18) Burger Co 

Key Service	100% Aussie, in-house minced, whole cut burger beef patties
Address	Level 4, Rooftop Dining, Westfield Hurstville, 3 Cross Street, Hurstville NSW 2220
Website	https://www.burgerco.sydney/
Phone	0493 461 733
Operating Hours	Mon-Wed 11am–9pm Thur-Sun 11am-10pm

Burger Co only uses the finest 100% Aussie, in-house minced, whole cut beef. With 12 different burger choices on their menu – five beef, five chicken, a fish and vegetarian option – there’s definitely something for everyone. If you’re looking for a classic Australian burger experience though, we recommend going straight for The Aussie which comes complete with all the trimmings: pickles, tomato, onion, lettuce, beetroot grilled pineapple egg streaky bacon and Burger Co special sauce.

Key Differentiators:

• 12 different burger choices on menu
• Inspired by the classic American burger joints
• Using the finest quality ingredients

Customer’s Review:

My favorite place for burger. Burger make by order, you can pick how the patty to be cooked. Wide range of options and regular release special burger out of the regular menu. The staffs are always polite and welcome.

William Wong

19) Wing Shack

Key Service	Crowd favorite is the Buffalo Blue Cheese burger
Address	178 Sunnyholt Road, Kings Park NSW 2148
Website	https://wingshack.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9797 9787
Email	au.wingshack@gmail.com
Operating Hours	Monday Closed Tuesday 11AM–3PM, 5–9PM Wednesday 11AM–3PM, 5–9PM Thursday 11AM–3PM, 5–9PM Friday 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM Saturday 4:30–10PM Sunday 4:30–9:30PM

It’s all about hot chicken at this location. “If you know, you know” is how I’d describe it. It’s tucked away just north of Blacktown, but trust us when we say that once you’ve tasted the fried chicken here, you’ll be back again. There are only a few burger options on the menu, but they’re all fantastic in their own way. Cheesy BBQ, Nashville Hot Chicken, or the crowd favorite, Buffalo Blue Cheese made with 12-hour-brined tenderloins basted in buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese sauce and blue cheese crumble are some of the other options.

Key Differentiators:

• Focuses on hot chicken
• Tucked away just north of Blacktown
• Only a few burger options, but they’re all fantastic

Customer’s Review:

Went to wing shak last week with my girlfriend and came across the best customer service. The guy who was serving us, who I think is the owner, was such a nice and genuine guy who we had a great conversation with. the food was so delicious too. We highly recommend to EVERYONE! definitely coming back soon.

Jacob

20) Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club

Key Service	Serving seafood, pasta & burgers
Address	Cnr East Esplanade & Stuart Street, Manly 2095
Website	https://www.manlyskiff.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9977 3322
Email	info@manlyskiff.com.au
Operating Hours	Mon–Wed : 12pm–10pm Thu : 11am – 11pm Fri –Sat : 11am–Midnight Sun : 11am–10pm

The Skiff is a 16ft skiff sailing club located on Manly Cove’s eastern foreshore. It gets its name from the beautifully set location next to the harbor and overlooks boats and ferries coming in an out. The club offers lunchtime specials during the weekdays, with Thursday Burger Night being one of their most popular nights because it features $10 burgers all night long! If you’re looking for a good burger in Sydney, this is definitely the place to go.

Key Differentiators:

• Harbourfront view
• Relaxed place
• Features burger specials all night long on Thursdays

Customer’s Review:

A great place to have lunch or dine night. It has an amazing view of the wharf And entrance of the ferries. The hamburger with french fries is excellent And the prices are super good. It has a wide options of beers and wines. It is a great place to celebrate some special Occasion or to go with a group of friends.

Manuela

21) Soul Burger

Key Service	100% plant-based burgers
Address	111 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia
Website	https://www.soulburger.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 7226 5180
Operating Hours	Monday 11AM–9PM Tuesday 11AM–9PM Wednesday 11AM–9PM Thursday 11AM–9PM Friday 11AM–10PM Saturday 11AM–10PM Sunday 11AM–9PM

This restaurant’s 100 percent plant-based burgers, fries, and shakes will delight vegans and vegetarians. The current menu, which is juicier, healthier, and better for the environment, includes classics such as southern fried chicken, battered fish, and pulled pork all made entirely from plants. Can you tell the difference? We don’t think you can. Satay Tofu and Falafel Burgers are just a few of the unusual dishes available in the Soul range. You may eat it in or take it away; whether you dine in or takeaway, Soul Burger is rapidly gaining traction across Sydney and perhaps shaking up the entire fast food industry in the near future.

Key Differentiators:

• Gluten-free
• Reasonably priced menu
• Friendly staff 

Customer’s Review:

Really excellent burgers. A decent size Nicely made, and not squashed to a pancake. The vegan fillings are light and tasty – not greasy. The bread is real bread and whole meal – lightly toasted. A decent amount of salad is included and the sauces are tasty too!

Tim Owen

22) Cheatday

Key Service	Huge burgers
Address	64 Lorraine St, Peakhurst NSW 2210, Australia
Website	https://www.cheatday.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 8502 8043
Operating Hours	MONDAY 7AM–3PM TUESDAY 7AM–3PM WEDNESDAY 7AM–3PM THURSDAY 7AM–3PM FRIDAY 7AM–3PM, 5–9PM SATURDAY 8AM–3PM SUNDAY 8AM–3PM

For those who take their fitness seriously, a “cheat day” where dietary restrictions are abandoned and all of your favourite foods can be eaten sounds like heaven. Peakhurts’ Cheatday is basically a one-stop shop for any big, greasy and delicious meals you could ever want. They’re well known for their shakes and gigantic toasties, but their burger menu is what’s caught our attention today. With flavours like Lotus Biscoff, Golden Gaytime and PB&J on the menu, we know we’ll be coming back for more.

Key Differentiators:

• Very friendly service
• Large portion sizes
• Over-the-top menu items

Customer’s Review:

I absolutely love Cheatday, they make the most epic food. I tried their Poutine three cheese toastie and the toastie was so delicious and cheesy. The Biscoff custard tart was so yummy as well. Great food and amazing service.

Vanessa K

23) Burger Head

Key Service	Hearty handcrafted burgers
Address	17/98 Allen Pl, Penrith NSW 2750, Australia
Website	https://www.theburgerhead.com.au/
Phone	02 4721 3170
Email	penrith@theburgerhead.com.au
Operating Hours	Wednesday 12:00 – 2:30 & 5:30 – 8:00 Thursday 12:00 – 2:30 & 5:30 – 8:00 Friday 12:00 – 2:30 & 5:30 – 8:30 Saturday 12:00 – 2:30 & 5:30 – 8:30 Sunday 12:00 – 2:30 & 5:30 – 8:00

In the western suburbs, three fine dining-trained chefs came together to provide high-quality burgers. One bite into a burger from Burger Head and you know it’s something special because they minced their own beef and developed their own distinctive sauces. Dine in at Burger Head, pick up food to go, or keep track of the food van on social media. It opened its doors in Blacktown early in 2020.

Key Differentiators:

• Matched by milkshakes & craft beer
• Casual counter-serve spot
• Excellent customer service

Customer’s Review:

Best burgers out west with delicious beef paddies, or fried chicken, they have your standard burger options and more fancy versions. Pictured with this review is a weekly special which involves truffle. The portion sizes of the chips are quite generous and there are a few different sauces you can purchase that will go with the fries.

Alfred

24) Surly’s American Tavern

Key Service	American BBQ food, burgers, and cocktails
Address	182 Campbell St Surry Hills 2010
Website	https://www.surlys.com.au/
Phone	0411 673 482
Email	info@surlys.com.au
Operating Hours	Mon to Thu: 5pm to 10pm Fri to Sun: 12pm to late

Surly’s is the inner-city bar and grill located in Sydney that offers authentic Nashville food. This dive bar has a great company, smoked meats, and burgers. The current menu features 13 unique burg creations. Some of our favorites include Kenny Powers with Carolina-style pulled pork and the Surly Burger which replaces meat with a roast sweet potato chickpea crumbed patty.

Key Differentiators:

• Funky, distressed-brick space
• Vintage beer signs
• Kind and welcoming staff

Customer’s Review:

Fantastic American tavern with to-die-for wings and melt-in-your-mouth brisket, bbq, and burgers. American husband was skeptical but rates it 5 stars. Trivia and free arcade games upstairs kept us entertained after dinner. Top-notch service especially Tyson who was super friendly and made us feel super welcome. Can’t wait to come back again and again, especially for the bottomless bbq! Super fun Tuesday night.

Ingrid

25) Bare Grill and Cafe

Key Service	Juicy, wholesome burgers
Address	1599 Anzac Parade La Perouse, NSW, 2036
Website	https://www.baregrill.com.au/
Phone	+61 404 059 039
Operating Hours	Monday 11AM–7:30PM Tuesday 11AM–8PM Wednesday 11AM–8PM Thursday 11AM–8PM Friday 11AM–8PM Saturday 11AM–8PM Sunday 11AM–7:30PM

To try Bare Grill’s signature burgers for yourself, go to the La Perouse restaurant and pick between the 15 or so available branded burgers. For those who want something a little healthier, there’s also a wide selection of ribs, loaded fries, shakes, and salads. Order a Grizzy Bare at your own peril. Takeout or dine-in are both options.

Key Differentiators:

• Good location
• Healthy burger options
• Well-cooked, well-seasoned chips

Customer’s Review:

Big juicy burger – is all I have to say. Also! There has to be something with the regular fries. They are incredibly addictive and tasty. I highly recommended.

Darwin

26) Bonditony’s Burger Joint

Key Service	Wide variety of burgers
Address	Shop 1/144 Glenayr Av, Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
Website	http://www.bonditonysburgerjoint.com/
Phone	0410 893 003 or 0410 055 564
Operating Hours	Monday CLOSED Tuesday 4-9pm / Wed – Sun 12-9pm

In his previous existence, Bondi Tony ran, toured, and promoted rock bands. He now creates magnificent burgers known as The Jezabels, Cog, and Children Collide among others. Take advantage of the indoor or outdoor patio seating in the sun, rocking music, and warm ambience for a fantastic time near Bondi Beach while enjoying Young Henrys on tap, excellent wine and mean Bloody Marys.

Key Differentiators:

• Home of the burger named after famous Aussie bands
• Warm and fun ambience
• Outdoor patio with a view

Customer’s Review:

This is a fantastic place to grab a burger to enjoy there or at the beach. The burgers and chips are amazing and the have lovely staff. They also have a good drinks menu and a wide variety of burgers. I can’t wait to have a burger from here again!

Will

27) Vic’s Meat Market

Key Service	High quality selection of meat
Address	50-60 Bank St, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Website	https://www.vicsmeatmarket.com.au/
Phone	(02) 8570 8570
Operating Hours	Wed to Sun 10AM TO 3PM

Vic’s Meat Market is a big, multi-use facility that includes everything from butchery to smoking and grilling, as well as a culinary school. Vic’s keeps the fresh quality meat from the Butcher in the smokehouse and grill to create burgers with smoked meats and properly grilled steaks. Pair a burger with fries and a glass of one of Australia’s best wineries to make your next trip to the Sydney Fish Market an unforgettable experience.

Key Differentiators:

• Multi-use facility with a butcher, smokehouse, grill, and culinary school
• Offers a wide variety of meat options
• Pairs burgers with Australian wines

Customer’s Review:

Great service and food was delicious. We had the little platter and everything on it was flavourful, not dry, and well seasoned. We also had an extra large fries and onion rings which were surprisingly light and that seasoning salt was perfect. My wife isn’t big on barbecue sauce but loved the one they had. Great experience and will be coming back.

Michael On

28) Chargrill Charlie’s

Key Service	Beef burgers use ground Aussie Angus beef
Address	119-121 Johnston Street Annandale, NSW, 2038
Website	https://chargrillcharlies.com/
Phone	02 9566 1662
Operating Hours	Daily 9.00am to 8.30pm

After more than 30 years, Chargrill Charlie’s is still going strong with their delicious recipes and warm atmosphere. The house chicken burgers are made with grilled chicken breast marinated in lemon and herb then finished off with their famous chilli sauce. The beef burgers are made using ground Aussie Angus beef and when placed in the freshly baked buns with lashings of steak sauce, they become a real treat for the palate. Dine-in or grab takeaway. If you’re really into the food, look to Charlie’s to cater your next function.

Key Differentiators:

• Can cater your next function
• Dine-in or takeaway options
• Great chicken and fries

Customer’s Review:

Another Delicious feed from Randwick chookahs last night, Family dinner box with chicken breast and three sides. Big servings, salads were fresh and roast veggies were full of flavour. I love the variety of food. Teriyaki salmon is another go too with sweet potato chippies – the perfect ratio of crunchy and fluffy soft chips. Organised and friendly staff.

Jemma

29) Chur Burger

Key Service	Juicy patties and delightful sauce
Address	48 Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney NSW
Website	https://churburger.com.au/sydney-surry-hills.html
Phone	02 9212 3602
Email	eat@churburger.com.au
Operating Hours	Monday 11:30am – 9pm Tues – Sat 11:30am – 10pm Sunday Closed

Chur Burger is a favorite among kiwis for its delicious burgers, beers, shakes, and sides. The chain was awarded best burger in the Good Food section of the Sydney Morning Herald after just six weeks of trading. Whether you’re looking for a meal in Surry Hills or catching a quick bite before your next flight, Chur Burger is sure to satisfy your hunger.

Key Differentiators:

• Awarded best burger in Sydney after just six weeks of trading
• Favorited among kiwis for its delicious food
• Offers burgers, beers, shakes, and sides

Customer’s Review:

Giving this one a 5 star. While placed in an airport and you expect busy/noise, this is a great joint. Got the double patty beast burger, while simple, it did it right with all flavours and textures. Would recommend.

Ryan

30) Butter

Key Service	Thick beef burger patties
Address	6 Hunt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Website	https://www.buttersydney.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 8283 9146
Operating Hours	Monday 11AM–9:30PM Tuesday 11AM–9:30PM Wednesday 11AM–9:30PM Thursday 11AM–10PM Friday 11AM–10:30PM Saturday 11AM–10:30PM Sunday 11:30AM–9PM

Upon opening Butter’s original Surry Hills outpost in 2016, chef Julian Cincotta had a clear vision: to blend key ingredients including hip-hop, sneakers, fancy champagne, and fried chicken. The latter item is now widely recognized as some of the best in town – sitting so beautifully between two burger buns that it’ll make you tear up a little bit!

Key Differentiators:

• Well-seasoned and cooked 
• Serves cocktails and chicken
• Superior quality

Customer’s Review:

Got takeaway from here during lockdown. Burgers are really excellent (got the OG with Coleslaw and cheese), however the tenders were a little peppery and the chicken wings were slightly disappointing (with the skin separating from the deep fried coating). The hot sauce is also only okay. Overall though, would definitely order again when needing a solid burger fix.

Matthew

31) Charcoal Fish

Key Service	Must-try yellowfin tuna cheeseburger
Address	670 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Website	https://www.charcoalfish.com/
Email	hello@charcoalfish.com
Operating Hours	MON, WED, THURS, FRI, SAT & SUN 12PM-3.00PM & 5PM-8.30PM

Josh Niland’s latest restaurant venture, Charcoal Fish, is a unique take on the classic Australian fish and chip shop. Located in Rose Bay, Sydney, Charcoal Fish specializes in rotisserie Murray Cod and gravy rolls, BBQ Murray Cod wings, and other sides made from sustainably farmed fish from Griffith NSW. With partner Julie by his side. Niland has created a one-of-a-kind eatery that is sure to please even the most discerning palate.

Key Differentiators:

• Sustainably farmed fish from Griffith NSW
• Gravy rolls, BBQ Murray Cod wings, and other sides available
• One-of-a-kind eatery

Customer’s Review:

Really good customer service for a busy fish and chip, there is some seating available but as it gets busy the staff suggested to go to the nearby beach and get takeaway. Food was absolutely delicious with a selection of sustainable sea food and gourmet salads. Also good selection of drinks too.

Alfred Tao

32) Mister Gee Burger Truck

Key Service	Crispy smashed beef burger patties
Address	3/16a George St, North Strathfield NSW 2137, Australia
Website	https://www.mistergee.com.au/
Phone	+61 499 762 289
Operating Hours	Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 5–9PM Thursday 5–10PM Friday 5–10PM Saturday 5–10PM Sunday 5–9PM

A cult food truck that gained popularity for its truffle burger. Whether you’re visiting the Haberfield or North Strathfield locations, you can expect the same hearty two-hander menu. Plus Oreo shakes, “bacon boy” fries, and piping-hot cinnamon doughnuts are on offer.

Key Differentiators:

• Lots of nice toppings
• Wonderful food truck vibes
• Nice dine-in setting

Customer’s Review:

Enjoy the burgers here. Got the cheese boogie and it was great. Patty cooked really well with heaps of flavor that goes with a great sauce, pickles and caramelised onion. Fries here are great too, a decent serving size and not too expensive. Go for an early dinner to avoid queueing up.

Feeds For Three

33) Mary’s Circular Quay

Key Service	Vegan burgers
Address	7 Macquarie Pl, Circular Quay, NSW 2000
Website	https://www.marys69.com/circularquay
Operating Hours	Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12pm—8:30pm Wednesday: 12pm—8:30pm Thursday: 12pm—8:30pm Friday: 12pm—10pm Saturday: 5pm—11pm Sunday: Closed

Burgers, microbreweries, low-intervention wines, pounding rock music, and a fern-filled outside dining area with 30 seats. The whole menu may also be consumed vegan. Their kitchen experimentation has also produced vegan buns, sauces, and cheese, all cooked on a special meat-free grill and fryer, and kept in a meat-free refrigerator.

Key Differentiators:

• Laid-back joint
• Specialising in burgers & beer on tap
• Offers vegan options

Customer’s Review:

Third visit. I love this place. Massive cocktail list. Great selection of beers. Food is great. Mary’s burgers are the bomb.

Luke

34) Pub Life Kitchen

Key Service	Cult classic burger
Address	265 bulwara rd, Ultimo, NSW, Australia
Website	https://www.facebook.com/publifekitchen/
Phone	+61 2 9660 1736
Email	hello@meatjovi.com.au
Operating Hours	Wednesday 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Thursday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Friday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

After a four-year absence from the Lord Wolseley kitchen, Pub Life Kitchen formally returned this year to bring pleasure once more. Founder Jovan Curic’s cult classic has resurrected many of the original dishes, including the OG burger with dry-aged grass-fed beef patty, cheese, pickles, tomato, lettuce, and roasted garlic and lime mayo. The fried chicken TLC with double cheese, pickles, and green sriracha mayo is also back after a four-year hiatus from offering Ultimo locals out of the Lord Wolseley kitchen.

Key Differentiators:

• Steaks, burgers and Sunday roasts
• Smart, laid-back dining room in a rustic pub
• Dry-aged grass-fed beef patty

Customer’s Review:

Small restaurants, better book ahead for groups bigger than five. Bright and clean dining area, very different to the pub side. Food was delicious, especially the chips are nicely done.

Wendy

35) Paul’s Famous Hamburgers

Key Service	No-frills mainstay whipping up burgers & milkshakes
Address	12 Princes Hwy, Sylvania, NSW, Australia 2224
Website	https://paulsfamoushamburgers.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9522 5632
Email	info@paulsfamoushamburgers.com.au
Operating Hours	Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Fri: 11.30am-9pm Sat-Sun: 11.30am-7pm

Since 1957, Paul’s hasn’t altered its recipe. That means you won’t find any gourmet burgers at this restaurant; only classic, homemade ones with fries. The works burger with the lot is well worth the trip. Paul’s delicious pineapple juice is the perfect compliment to your paper package of burgers and chips. The sweetness of the drink with complement your savory meal perfectly.

Key Differentiators:

• Counter-serve setup with outdoor tables
• Traditional recipe since 1957
• Tiny burger joint

Customer’s Review:

I’ve been coming here pretty much everytime going to the South/gong, and certainly this never disappoints. Although, the lack of tourism has definitely made an impact on this place, but on a positive note, the burgers remain the same amazing.

Debanjan Basu

36) Slim’s Quality Burger Marrickville

Key Service	Great quality burgers
Address	Pitt St & Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Website	https://www.slimsqualityburger.com/
Operating Hours	Sun-Wed: 11:00-19:00 Thu-Sat: 11:00-20:00

This vintage ’50s-inspired burger restaurant, which was created by the team that started Betty’s Burgers, provides a cheap dinner without sacrificing quality. Hand-cut fries are available, as well as ice cream made on-site every day.

Key Differentiators:

• Very affordable prices
• Ice cream made on-site every day
• Vintage ’50s-inspired burger restaurant

Customer’s Review:

Great quality burgers at a very affordable price! The chips are nice, thin and crispy. Service is friendly and super quick – thanks Sofia! The decor has a nostalgic, American diner charm. Nice spot to scratch that burger itch, and will definitely be back for more.

Christine

37) Betty’s Burgers

Key Service	Famous simplicity of the American cheeseburger
Address	International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney E04, 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Website	https://www.bettysburgers.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 9212 7773
Operating Hours	Monday 11AM–8:30PM Tuesday 11AM–8:30PM Wednesday 11AM–8:30PM Thursday 11AM–8:30PM Friday 11AM–9:30PM Saturday 10:30AM–9:30PM Sunday 10:30AM–8:30PM

The famous simplicity of the American cheeseburger is what made it popular. The Betty’s Classic comprises of simply beef, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and a McDonald’s-style special sauce between a soft milk bun. Others, such as the fried chicken with gouda and gruyere or crispy fried mushrooms with Sriracha mayo are variations on classics that retain Betty’s small and traditional approach to American fast food.

Key Differentiators:

• Counter service
• Special sauce between a soft milk bun
• A surfy cool vibe

Customer’s Review:

A MUST HAVE when you are having fun at Darling Harbour. Stop by and have a quick lunch! This should replace your once-in-a-while maccas to once-in-a-while Betty’s Burger. Superior fast food chain in every way!

Fancy

38) Baby Rey’s Burgers

Key Service	American-style burgers
Address	4/129 Marrickville Road Marrickville, NSW 2204, AU
Website	https://www.babyreysburgers.com/
Phone	0451 010 286
Email	babyreysburgers@gmail.com
Operating Hours	Monday – Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 5pm – 9pm Thursday: 5pm – 9pm Friday: 12pm – 9pm Saturday: 12pm – 9pm Sunday: 12pm – 8pm

The popular food truck has established itself in its own location. You won’t have to wait any longer for the famous American-style burgers, mac’n’cheese balls, or cheeseburger spring rolls to appear. Baby Rey’s prides itself on its ability to serve not only healthy American-style burgers, but also more indulgent options. These include the Donald Truff, a beef burger with rocket, caramelised onions, garlic mushrooms and Havarti cheese; as well as the Koo-Koo: buttermilk-fried chicken served with slaw and maple Sriracha sauce.

Key Differentiators:

• Food truck burger spot
• Reasonably priced
• Healthy and indulgent options

Customer’s Review:

Great tasting burgers at really reasonable prices. There’s a good range of sides too including loaded cheese and gravy fries, beer battered onion rings and cheeseburger spring rolls. The service was quick and friendly. We will definitely come back and try the other burgers! Highly recommended!

Terence

39) Smoky Sue’s

Key Service	Low and slow American-style BBQ
Address	737 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia
Website	https://www.smokysues.com.au/
Phone	+61 2 9908 3909
Operating Hours	Daily 11:30AM–8PM

Smoky Sue’s is all about low and slow American-style BBQ, in the first place. The Maroubra restaurant takes barbecuing seriously, and one of their meat boxes with protein options like brisket, fried chicken, pork belly, or pulled pork and hearty sides like brisket beans and mac n’ cheese bombs is never a bad option. So, picture what magnificent things two expert hands can do with meats like that. Trust us when we say that the results are delicious beyond belief.

Key Differentiators:

• Meat boxes with protein options like brisket, fried chicken, pork belly, or pulled pork
• Sides like brisket beans and mac n’ cheese bombs
• Slow cooked and smoked meat

Customer’s Review:

Probably one of my favourite burgers of the year. It was so juicy and full of flavour. I love their burger of the month creations!! Comes with fries too and is super affordable. Their share platter was OK, unfortunately, the brisket was a bit dry and the pork belly was too fatty but everything else was amazing.

Jin

40) Five Guys

Key Service	Made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs
Address	383 George Street Sydney, NSW 2000
Website	https://www.fiveguys.com.au/
Phone	(02) 9166 5088
Email	FG3047@fiveguys.com.au
Operating Hours	Daily 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

For obvious reasons, we didn’t include any standard fast-food restaurants in this article. However, for the benefit of American behemoths and new kids on the block like Five Guys, we’re making an excusable exception. The super-hyped burger restaurant has established itself in Penrith, and so far, the reviews and videos have been sending our mouths into overdrive.

Key Differentiators:

• Free peanuts while you wait
• Unlimited drinks
• Signature hand-cut potato fries

Customer’s Review:

The burger is very delicious and fat, the fries are also very good. The drinks are unlimited and you can refill them inside which is great! The price might be a little bit high but it’s quite worth it. I hope they come up with a bundle or package in the future.

Senna

Burger Sydney

Burger lovers rejoice! We’ve compiled a list of the best burger Sydney shops. Whether you’re looking for an American-style burger or something a little more indulgent, we’ve got you covered. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your burger crawl today!

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