Best Burgers in Sydney: 15 Delicious Burgers You Need To Try

When it comes to crowd-pleasing comfort food, there’s nothing more satisfying than a juicy burger. Whether it’s stacked with succulent beef patties or brimming with veggie delights, a classic hamburger ticks every box.

Lucky for you, Sydney has plenty of patty-flipping burger joints dedicated to the all-American classic. So, for next time the cravings hit, we’ve rounded up the best burgers in Sydney. You are welcome.  

*It goes without saying, ensure you follow the COVID-safe guidelines when ordering pick-up and delivery. Follow the NSW Government website for the latest information.

Grill'd

A burger fave, Grill'd is all about variety. From juicy classics to healthy alternatives, there is much to love about this burger slinger. A new burger experience has landed so if you're ready to try something new, Grill'd have teamed up with mushroom-based meat brand, Fable, and renowned chef Heston Blumenthal has created the limited edition ‘Heston Fable Burger’ exclusively for Grill’d.

The ‘Heston Fable Burger’ is served with Heston’s signature gastronomic flair, delivered to the table under a smoke-filled cloche with silver service touches. For $35 per person, the limited-edition burger is served alongside Grill’d famous chips with a touch of white miso mayo and your choice of premium wine pairing (Montalto Pennon Hill Pinot Noir or Wines or Merritt Chenin Blanc), local beer, or non-alcoholic beverage.

Limited to only 4,000 burgers available across Australia, bookings to experience the ‘Heston Fable Burger’ at select Grill’d restaurants are essential, with seatings to commence from Sunday 8 August - Sunday 22 August. Residents in lockdown in New South Wales can also register their interest online to enjoy the Heston Fable Burger experience when dine-in restrictions are eased.

20 locations across Sydney

Suzie Dukes Burger & Grill

Get your hands dirty as you sink your teeth into the decadent burgers at Suzie Dukes. Known for dishing up hot and juicy burgers jampacked with all your favourite flavour combos - think double smashed beef, streaky bacon, double melted cheese, caramelised onions, fresh tomato or buttermilk fried chicken, house slaw, pickled radish, Sriracha mayo, nestled between freshly baked milk buns. Pair with their famous doughnut shake and loaded fries – because you deserve that kind of happiness in your life.

Ingleburn, North Rocks

Milky Lane

If you have an Instagram account, you’ve likely come across one of Milky Lane’s gloriously OTT burgers on your feed once or twice. The super-stacked burgers come decked out with all the trimmings, but are equally as customisable, so you can pimp them however you want. 

Milky Lane’s burger menu is nothing short of genius. Expect generous fillings like succulent wagyu beef, slow-roasted brisket, Mac and Cheese patties and crispy maple-smoked bacon. Also, look out for their monthly specials – one month featured an Italian burger topped with a deep-fried mozzarella and spaghetti and meatballs, all packed into a giant garlic bread bun.

Bondi Beach, Cronulla, Crows Nest & Parramatta

Bonditony’s Burger Joint  

When the cravings for a good old-fashioned burger kick in, it’s hard to look past Bonditony’s. With a simple menu, communal tables and music memorabilia lining the walls, the vibe is relaxed and oh-so-Bondi. All of the burgers are made using grass-fed, free-range produce, too, so you won’t be walking away with that post-burger guilt we all know too well. We also can’t fault the house-made truffle aioli – we’d eat it with a spoon if we could. (Deliveroo anyone?)

Burger Patch

Chatswood's Burger Patch rock a classic American menu, slinging juicy burgers made from 100% Aussie beef with no fillers. Using fresh quality ingredients across their menu, each burger has a hearty, home-made feeling. On a nice sunny day, grab a picnic rug and spread out on their lawn to enjoy your favourite meal and don't forget to sign up to their loyalty program- Burger Miles, to accrue points for your next meal.

234/1 Katherine Street, Chatswood

Betty’s Burgers

The Noosa favourite has brought its brand of delicious down to Sydney, and thank goodness for that. Its claim to fame is Betty’s Classic, based off the simple American-style cheeseburger but is anything but boring. It’s this simple and nostalgic take on fast food that has won the hearts and stomachs of burger lovers nationwide.

Bondi Junction, Castle Hill, Chatswood, Darling Harbour, Manly, North Sydney, Sydney CBD

Ume Burger

Ume Burger prides itself on its Japanese take on the humble burger. Signature burgers come with beef patties, crumbed fish fillet, pork katsu or veggie fritters, and are slathered with a signature sauce that’s oh-so moreish.  Also, don’t leave without helping yourself to the soft-serve station and vintage Japanese soda vending machine.

Barangaroo

Five Points Burgers

Providing the good folk of North Sydney with a much-needed dose of diner-style dining, Five Points Burgers does a stellar job of bringing the quintessential Yankee burger to antipodean shores. Oozing with melted cheese and perfectly charred patties, the Bronx burger will instantly transport you to the Big Apple, with the experience markedly improved only by the addition of a salted caramel shake.

124 Walker Street, North Sydney

Mary's

Mary's is all about good music, fun times and great burgers. A well-kept secret among locals till word got out, Mary's menu mantra is quality over quantity. Hands down the hero is the Mary's Burger with beef, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and Mary's sauce. Still hungry? Opt for the fries and delicious mashed potato and gravy.

Newtown and Sydney CBD

Mister Gee Burger Truck

The Truffle, a burger that has given Mister Gee a foodie-magnetising reputation, is the one we choose to write home about. With a patty (or three) cooked to perfection, American cheese, caramelised onions, pickles and a secret truffle-infused sauce, the exquisite flavour that comes out of a food truck is something you must try for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.

Haberfield, Strathfield

BL Burgers

Juicy patties and generous fillings are a consistent plus from the BL joint. A spin-off of Sydney institution Bar Luca, BL serves the same burgers as its inner-city brother including the acclaimed Blame Canada burger. With a BL beef patty, maple-glazed streaky bacon, American cheddar, poutine and maple aioli on a milk bun, you’ll discover a new depth of love for Justin Trudeau.

Darlinghurst, Parramatta

Chargrill Charlie's

Not just a charcoal chicken takeaway shop, 'Charlie's' does a mean burger. With 12 different chicken and beef options, there is a tasty burger on the menu for everyone, available at any of their 10 Sydney locations. The crowd favourite is the classic Original Chicken Burger with juicy grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato and onion on a fresh milk bun.  

Multiple locations

Belly Bao

Are we breaking the rules here? Too bad. A little different but equally as delicious, the Baoger is an offering served up by the Belly Bao gods as a heavenly hybrid of bao bun and burger. With a bun made in-house using gua bao dough, the ingredients create an addictive blend of classic beefy-cheesy comfort and delicious secret-sauce-radish-combo.

184 King Street, Newtown

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