Best Burgers in Perth: Delicious Burgers You Need to Try

There was a time, not so long ago, when the Perth burger scene was a fairly sorry state. These days, it’s anything but. The smashburger obsession is here to stay, as is our love for all things fried-chicken. Perth's best burger establishments are also slinging everything from signature milkshakes to spice levels that will set your mouth (and soul) on fire, to help separate themselves from the pack. So whatever you're into, trust us, there’s a burger just to your liking right here in Perth. 

So what are you waiting for? Round up you're burger-loving besties and hit the town running, because these burgers are best followed up with a spot at one of Perth's best bars.

Short Order Burgers

...except you're order here will be anything but! Say hello to Short Order Burgers, with sweet digs in both the city and Fremantle, and one seriously stacked menu filled with a selection of beef and chicken burgers. Their namesake burger is one for the books, featuring beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup and their signature Short Order Sauce. The beef patties here are thick, but perfectly juicy, with the quality of the meat and fresh toppings doing all the talking. Feeling adventurous? Make yours a double. Lovers of heat should try the Fiery Short Order Burger that comes loaded with jalapenos, sriracha mayo and jalapeno mayo - it's a flavour explosion in every bite. 

Sitchu Tip: You need to try their current Oklahoma Smash Burger special: double beef, double cheese, grilled onions, mustard and pickles bundled up in a potato roll. It's epic - but is being replaced for a new special very soon, so get in quick!

800 Hay Street, Perth

?3 William Street, Fremantle

Hellburger 

The quality at Hellburger is hard to match. The smash patties are made from grass fed local beef, full of flavour and crispy around the edges, paired with a bun so soft it practically melts in your mouth. And if you’re a fried chicken girlie, you won’t be disappointed with the buttermilk fried chicken thigh burger, served with Hell’s special burger sauce. Feeling extra indulgent? We never leave without ordering the cheesy loaded fries. 

80 Scarborough Beach Road, Scarborough

Hoodburger 

Burger fans can find one of the best burgers in Perth at Hoodburger’s restaurants dotted all around town. In addition to the beloved and hard-to-fault cheeseburgers, find a hot chicken tender sandwich, some of the most delicious mash and gravy you’ll ever eat, and more, on the menu.

Duncraig, Northbridge, Inglewood, Applecross, Mandurah

Compton Burgers

They’re all about the smashed beef patty at Compton Burgers, a Perth favourite slinging next-level American-style burgers endorsed by none other than Coolio himself.  The burgers are massive, juicy and delicious, the soft potato buns perfectly toasted and the portions incredibly generous. 

Stand outs have got to be the beast that is the ‘Biggie-Cheese’ (that includes a juicy beef smashed pattie AND a chicken tender, double American cheese and stuffed with fries) and the ‘Old Skool’ burger, stacked with six rashers of bacon. These guys now do BYO, too.

196 Stirling Street, Perth

Patty Whack Burger Shack

Patty Whack are the relative new kids on the block in the CBD, and boy are they bringing the burger goodness to the hungry people of Perth. The best-selling Patty Whack Original is a must-try for any cheeseburger devotee; the fresh beef patty and slice of cheese is elevated by the most pillowy potato bun and moreish ‘patty whack’ sauce. 

Their fried chicken is another best burger in Perth must-try. It offers crazy crunch, is super juicy and perfectly seasoned. Don't be skimping on the sides either, with the mouthwatering selection of loaded fries, topped with mushroom sauce, grilled onions or kransky, to name a few, sure to hit the spot. 

Shop 3/142-150 Murray Street, Perth

Milky Lane

Next time you feel the need to treat yourself (and it is a need), head to Milky Lane at Elizabeth Quay. This fun restaurant in the heart of the city offers an outlandish selection of burgers, loaded fries, and levelled-up desserts that are as indulgent as it gets.

From the ‘Big Poppa’ burger, which is piled high with double beef patties, crispy maple bacon, a mozzarella patty, BBQ brisket and more, to the Mexican loaded fries, which are topped with spicy chilli con carne, melted cheese, guacamole, and corn chips, every item on the menu is a masterpiece of flavour and indulgence. 

And as far as their desserts go, there are shakes loaded with chocolate and cookies and jaw-dropping Caramilk and Biscoff cookie dough skillets. Need we say more?

1 Barrack Square, Perth

Bad Love Burger Co

There's nothing bad about the love we feel for this Perth burger beauty. Bad Love Burger Co is a trendy burger joint in West Leederville that prides itself on dishing out consistently top-notch burgers... and it shows. If you’re a stacked burger fan, this place will be right up your Angus beef alley, because every burger here comes as a double as the standard (single and triple on request). Choose from a Signature Smash (with crispy, lacey edges) or an OKLA-Smash (thicker-style with onions). 

The menu features a whole range of expertly crafted burgers, such as the ‘Classic’ with beef patty, cheese and pickles, as well as more adventurous options like the ‘Smoking Chick’, with crispy fried chicken and chipotle-mayo.

3 & 4, 39 Harrogate Street, West Leederville 

Varsity 

This American-themed sports bar has been serving up mouth-watering burgers in Perth for a decade. Since it first hit the scene in Nedlands, Varsity has grown to include five restaurants all over Perth, including a brand-new venue in Innaloo, and has earned a reputation as one of the best places to grab a delicious burger paired with a fun and energetic atmosphere. 

Their menu is extensive, with options ranging from classic beef burgers to the more creative ‘burger of the month’ options; think burgers stacked with mie goreng noodles, soft egg, fried chicken, crispy tobacco onions and more. And if you're feeling extra adventurous, you can even create your own burger, with a variety of toppings and sauces to choose from. For the love of burgers, sport and good times, you simply can't look past Varsity. 

Various locations around Perth

The Local Bird

Bird is the word at this trendy Tuart Hill burger spot, and they’re all about chicken and burgers that will have your taste buds singing. The coating on The Local Bird's fried chicken is impossibly crunchy, tender and moreish, and their beef smashburgers are not for the faint-hearted.

Most burgers come dripping in American cheese on a soft, toasty potato bun, but you can always level-yours up however you see fit. Go spicy, make it a double or add popcorn chicken. Whatever you do, bring your appetite. 

91 Wanneroo Road, Tuart Hill

Fam Bam Burger Bar

One of Scarborough’s hottest newbies, Fam Bam Burger Bar is a family-friendly (what's in a name) burger bar that's all about affordable, quality burgers and good vibes. Their signature ‘Aussie Fam Bam burger’ houses a beef patty, maple bacon, egg, beetroot and more... and is a fantastic flavoursome feast. They’ve also got a range of unique and delicious vegan options, if that’s more your style. 

And don't even get us started on the sides - the crispy onion rings, chips and gravy, and popcorn chicken are guaranteed to have you drooling. Oh, and did we mention the wings? Salt and Pepper or Buffalo, and served with a carrot and parmesan ranch sauce are the perfect way to complete your meal.

Go on, gather up your fam bam and head here for the best, most burgery of good times; it absolutely holds up as one of Perth's best burger joints. 

16e Calais Road, Scarborough 

From the most pillowy of buns, to the very best smash burgers, fried chicken and Aussie-accented heavy hitters, now's the time to grab your stretchy pants and get ready to sink your teeth into some of Perth's seriously good burgers. While you're at it, tee up your next dinner date, with our round up of the best new restaurants in Perth, and the best bars to scope out this weekend.