The Best Burgers in Adelaide: A Must-Try Guide

Adelaide’s burger scene is showing no signs of slowing down, with new specials to try and mouth-watering trends popping up on our feeds constantly. From buttery brioche buns and tangy blue cheese to towering, carb-loaded creations down to the classic beef cheeseburger, you’re never far from a buzzing burger joint serving the goods.

Whether it’s a cheat meal fix with fries and a thick shake, a quick bite to go or a full dining experience with cocktails, there’s something to satisfy every craving. So, next time you’re hankering for a juicy feed that tastes straight out of the US, check out our top picks for the best burgers in Adelaide!

Gang Gang

If the Eden Hills shopfront is a little out of your way, you can hunt down the food truck to find the good vibes and great burgers at Gang Gang, and trust us, these bad boys are worth the extra effort. Taking their food truck or converted shipping container around Adelaide to feed hungry bellies at festivals, activations and events, the lineup of mouthwatering burgers never disappoints with juicy patties, fresh veg and overflowing with melted cheese and sauces.

Prefer to eat in store? The funky Eden Hills shop is hard to miss, complete with retro-style signage and a bright red door standing out among an otherwise standard strip. At Gang Gang, it’s love at first sight, and first bite.

2/276 Shepherds Hill Road, Eden Hills

Good Burger

It’s all in the name at Good Burger, a neighbourhood bar serving burgers so good, you’ll think about long after the last bite. Perfecting the recipe of smash patties and fried chicken paired with perfectly balanced combos ranging from hot honey to blue cheese, you can grab your bite from three locations around town. And the good news doesn’t stop there, beyond the burgers, prawn rolls, loaded fries and fried chicken keep the good times rolling. Now open at Bowden Cellars, this is a top pick for a fuss-free date night.

Daw Park, Torrensville & Bowden

Stax Burger Co.

This guide would be incomplete without a mention of Stax Burger Co – they have been awarded Adelaide’s Best Burger three years straight, after all. The self-proclaimed ‘burger artists’ whip up some serious deliciousness to hungry humans, and an extensive menu of classic beef, crispy fried chicken, veggie burgers and oh-so-thick thickshakes will deal with those burger cravings. With weekly giveaways and monthly specials, there’s a lot to love at Stax.

98 Prospect Road, Prospect

1 Aeolian Drive, Golden Grove

99 Gang Social

Enter 99 Gang Social from the bustling Hindley Street and be transported straight into a Havana tropical diner. With disco balls, 90’s RnB, nostalgic classics, fresh cocktails and of course, excellent burgers, 99 Gang Social is the late-night sister of Gang Gang.

The good time burger bar will load your plate with beef, chicken, fish and vegan burgers. Our top pick? The 99 Classic is a humble, uncomplicated cheeseburger, with the perfect cheese and sauce to patty and bun ratio. There are delicious snack plates to share, from popcorn chicken and cheeseburger money bags, to a moreish serve of loaded fries.

99 Hindley Street, Adelaide

Barry’s Burgers 

Treat yourself to one of Barry’s Burgers’ smash or fried chicken burgers, with crispy fries and a refreshing drink. Go for the oozy goodness of The Backyard Baz, loaded with a beef patty, cheese, double-smoked bacon, grilled pineapple, fried egg and beetroot or the Hot Barry with jalapenos – trust us, every bite is so satisfying. 

Salisbury & Semaphore

Milky Lane

The legendary Milky Lane has made its mark in Adelaide, swinging into Rundle Street with murals of Rihanna and Kanye West adorning the walls, crazy cocktails, indulgent shakes, neon lights, sugar-loaded treats, fried chicken and ridiculously juicy burgers. A special treat for the whole family, you’ll need a minute to process the menu of creations, with burgers like the Post Malone, Big Weezy and Lil Weezy. If you’ve got room for dessert, the deep-fried Golden Gaytime is a guaranteed good time.

272 Rundle Street, Adelaide

Burgastronomy

Burgastronomy delights with a classic American menu, slinging uncomplicated burgers where the meat (or veggie patty) is the shining star. Using fresh ingredients across the board, each burger has a hearty, homemade feeling. Oozing with melted cheese and perfectly charred patties, the Signature burger will instantly transport you to the Big Apple, with the experience markedly improved by crunchy jalapeño poppers on the side.

19 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide

Bread and Bone

If you’re on the hunt for burgers paired with great cocktails, Bread and Bone is for you. Their melt-in-your-mouth burgers are second to none. Get fancy with the wagyu and roasted bone marrow burger complete with truffle aioli and provolone, or try the soy and ginger mushroom burger topped with haloumi cheese for meat-free feed.

To round off your culinary adventure, make your way downstairs to the secret cocktail bar, Maybe Mae, where expertly crafted drinks await in a speakeasy style space.

15 Peel Street, Adelaide

Nordburger

When all you need is a reliable burger with a side of fries, Nordburger is serving some of the best in Adelaide. With modern branches serving hungry tummies in Norwood and Hindmarsh, the suburban locations make it all too easy for locals to pop in for a chicken, beef or breakky burger. Our advice? Make it a meal with chilli cheese fries, cauli pops, chicken nuggets or Tator tots, and enjoy a hard-to-find drink that screams USA with cans of Dr Pepper, creamy thick shakes and AW Creaming Soda. 

Norwood & Hindmarsh

Two Bit Villains

The crew at Two Bit Villains pride themselves on smashing the stigma against vegetarian and vegan meals. Dishing up delicious plant-based burgers that still look irresistible, their award-winning “beef” and “chicken” burgers are some of the best vego burgers we’ve tried. Order up a tall glass of Two Bit Villains hand crafted soda and take your pick from an inspired, flavour-packed. Expand your burger horizons and try a chickpea and lentil burger, the popular slow pulled jackfruit patty, or, stick with the classic buttermilk fried ‘chicken’.

The diner’s unique location in Adelaide Arcade’s historic Grand Ballroom features a balcony overlooking Rundle Mall, providing the perfect view while you sample the goods.

Couch Potato

Don’t let the name fool you, Couch Potato is all about the burgers. Glowing with stylish neon lighting and an eclectic range of art on its walls, this unassuming eatery is one for your burger hit-list.

70’s inspired seating is scattered around, with booths hidden behind trellis panels. Their menu ranges from small plates of fries loaded with bolognese to stuffed tacos, but the burgers draw the crowd. From the juicy cheeseburger topped with pickles, mustard and Couch sauce and the Truffle Buddha with truffle mayo, to the chicken Cluck Norris topped with bacon and chilli jam, this is not your average burger experience. 

199 Port Road, Hindmarsh

111-117 Adelaide Arcade, Adelaide

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