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The Best Burgers in Sydney: An Odyssey
Trust us, you'll want your burger stacked at these mouthwatering joints, serving up some of the best burgers in Sydney.
When it comes to crowd-pleasing comfort food, you can’t go wrong with a juicy burger. Sydney’s best span award-winning fine dining rooms and late-night food trucks alike, from Cafe Margaret in Double Bay which landed third on the World’s 101 Best Burgers for 2026 to Clam Bar’s wood-fired chophouse burger and Razz Room’s fondue-topped Dirty Royale bring serious late-night energy.
This is our pick of the city’s best, from the polished to the properly messy.
In This Guide:
Editor’s Pick
Joe’s Tavern
This burger has been popping up all over TikTok and it’s absolutely as good as everyone says. Joe’s Tavern’s 50/50 burger is made with equal parts O’Connor chuck and Sovereign lamb leg, giving the 200g patty a richer, meatier flavour than your standard beef burger. It’s then loaded into a soft milk bun with melted Ossau-Iraty, caramelised onion, raw onion, Dijon and a big pickle on top. It’s rich without going completely overboard, and there’s enough mustardy tang and crunch to keep every bite interesting.
Sitchu Tip: Order a glass of orange wine to go with this one! It’s lovely and juicy which is the perfect accompaniment.
Suburb: Newtown
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Special occasion, Date night
Award-Winning Burgers in Sydney
Cafe Margaret
Neil Perry’s Double Bay venue just landed third place on the World’s 101 Best Burgers list for 2026, and if you’ve tried the burger, you won’t be surprised. Crowned number 10 in the World’s 25 Best Burgers, Perry’s outpost Next Door (which has since closed) was already renowned for its patty game, and Cafe Margaret has picked up right where it left off. Expect a 200-gram CopperTree Farms beef patty with rose mayo, onion and pickles, with the option to add chilli, bacon or hash browns. One bite and the accolade makes complete sense.
Suburb: Double Bay
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Special occasion, Date night
The International
The Grill at The International has gone all-in on their burger, and it’s paid off in the form of 10th place on the World’s 101 Best Burgers for 2026. It’s a bespoke O’Connor beef patty developed with master butcher Anthony Puharich, topped with onions slow-cooked and flambéed with Hennessy XO and green peppercorns, finished with a combination of aged Australian cheddar and American cheese. If we’re being honest, the Hennessy onions alone are worth the trip.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Special occasion, Business lunch
The Gidley
Taking out twelfth place in The World’s Top Ten Burgers list (compiled by the same connoisseurs behind the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants), The Gidley Burger is easily the most talked about burger in Sydney. You’re free to order this iconic burg from the glamorous dining room or the plush lounge bar. Keeping it classic, you’ll be served a double beef burger with cheddar and pickles and the very Aussie option of adding bacon or egg.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Special occasion, Date night, Group dining
Need To Know: Order from either the dining room or the lounge bar.
Best Burgers for a Big Night Out
Razz Room
Razz Room is already one of Sydney’s most fun nights out given it’s a 1970s-style underground daiquiri bar on York Street with a sunken dancefloor and live music. That being said, the Dirty Royale Cheeseburger is reason enough to go on its own. A wagyu patty stacked with Red Leicester, ketchup, mustard and pickles, served cut in half and sitting in a pool of cheese fondue. It’s messy, it’s indulgent and it’s almost certainly the right thing to eat at 9pm with a daiquiri in your other hand. Order before service stops at 10pm or you’ll regret it.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Late night, Cocktail lovers, Group dining
Need To Know: Kitchen service for the burger stops at 10pm.
Bar Luca
There’s a reason Bar Luca has a 4.5-star review with thousands of happy customers online – their burgers are on a whole other level. With a slew of classics (think southern fried chicken, beef with bacon), weekly specials, and more left-of-centre creations like their Blame Canada number featuring a beef patty, American cheese, maple glazed streaky bacon, maple aioli & poutine on a BL milk bun, Bar Luca is one of the most beloved burgers joins in Sydney. Their beer-battered onion rings with chipotle BBQ sauce are also a must-try.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Group dining, Late night
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.
Suburb: Darlinghurst
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Group dining, Late night
Need To Know: Two locations: Darlinghurst and Parramatta.
Best Chicken and Fish Burgers in Sydney
Char’d Chicken
The chicken burger debate in Sydney is a heated one, but Char’d has a pretty strong case. The birds are brined for 48 hours before hitting actual coals, which gives the meat a smoky depth that’s just so good. Every sauce is made in-house, and there’s a strict 15-minute rule on cooked chicken sitting in the kitchen, which means what lands in front of you is always straight off the flame. That makes it a goodie in our opinion!
Suburb: Eastern Creek, St Clair
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Families, Quick bite
Need To Know: Two locations: Eastern Creek and St Clair.
End Of King
The fish burger from Newtown’s End of King has got everyone talking. Two thick barramundi fillets, battered and fried to order, stacked with melted American cheese, pickled onion and a house-made salmon egg tartare that takes the whole thing somewhere well beyond your average fish burger. It’s nostalgic and completely over the top in the best possible way.
Suburb: Newtown
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Locals, Quick bite
Best Value and Casual Burgers
Mona Social
Hailing from the Northern Beaches, the Wagyu Cheeseburger at the Boathouse Group’s Mona Social is a menu standout. A wagyu beef patty on a soft, pillowy bun, topped with onion, pickles, American mustard and ketchup. It’s not complicated – it’s simple done just right.
Suburb: Mona Vale
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Locals, Quick bite
Mary’s
Mary’s champion 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.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Locals, Group dining
Paul’s Hamburgers
If you’re after a uniquely Australian chip shop burger, it’s got to be Paul’s. Located right on the outskirts of the Sutherland Shire, this historic family-owned burger bar has been going strong since 1957. For the most authentic order of the lot, go for the Famous Works burger which includes lettuce, tomato, raw onion, tomato sauce, egg, bacon, cheese and pineapple.
Sitchu Tip: Your meal isn’t complete without a cup (or bottle) of Paul’s pineapple crush.
Suburb: Sylvania
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Families, Budget-friendly, Locals
J.B & Sons
A popular burger destination on the Northern Beaches, J.B & Sons is all about good food and good vibes. As well as your usual meat options, they also have a dedicated vegetarian menu and their vegan Baywatch burger (patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheeseburger sauce), is super popular. Sip on a passionfruit margie while you’re at it.
Suburb: Manly, Narrabeen, Dee Why
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Families
Need To Know: Three locations across the Northern Beaches: Manly, Narrabeen and Dee Why.
Best Burgers From Sydney’s Food Trucks
People’s Burger Sydney
Some call it a food truck packed with heavenly burgers. Others call it a spiritual experience. With the OG food truck conveniently located right next to The Vic On The Park for all your late-night cravings, People’s Burger do not mess around! A fan favourite is the Double Beef Halloumi Burger on a milky bun and the Dirty Bird with buttermilk fried chicken. To really up the ante, why not add a thick shake and loaded fries to your order?
Suburb: Marrickville
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Late night, Quick bite
Need To Know: Food truck located next to The Vic On The Park.
Mister Gee Burger Truck
The Truffle, a burger that has given Mister Gee a foodie-magnetising reputation, is the one we choose to write home about. With a patty (or three) cooked to perfection, American cheese, caramelised onions, pickles and a secret truffle-infused sauce, the exquisite flavour that comes out of this food truck is something you must try for yourself. You won’t be disappointed.
Suburb: North Strathfield
Price Guide: $
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Quick bite, Locals
Best Unique and Fusion Burgers
Clam Bar
If you’re going to spend $38 on a burger, this is the one. The team behind Pellegrino 2000 and Bistrot 916 opened Clam Bar as a New York-style chophouse, and the burger is exactly what you’d hope for from that pedigree. Chow down on a delicious a 250g wood-fired beef patty with a proper charred crust, melted American cheese, caramelised onions, bacon, pickle and a sharp dijonnaise. No fancy greens, no unnecessary garnish, just a very serious burger done with complete conviction. The kind you think about for days after.
Suburb: Sydney CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Date night, Late night
The Stuffed Beaver Dining Parlour
If you like your burgs with a side of craft beer, head to The Stuffed Beaver Dining Parlour. Channelling grungy Canadian diner vibes with a splash of cool, you can also score wings, poutine and frickles on top of their classic burger menu.
Suburb: Bondi Beach
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Group dining, Late night
Ume Burger
Ume Burger prides itself on its Japanese take on the humble burger. Signature burgers come with beef patties, crumbed fish fillet, pork katsu or veggie fritters, and are slathered with a signature sauce that’s oh-so moreish. Also, don’t leave without helping yourself to the soft-serve station and vintage Japanese soda vending machine.
Suburb: Barangaroo, Darling Square
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Burgers
Best For: Families, Quick bite
Need To Know: Two locations: Barangaroo and Darling Square.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sydney’s Best Burgers
Sydney’s standout burgers currently include Cafe Margaret in Double Bay, which placed third on the World’s 101 Best Burgers list for 2026 with its CopperTree Farms beef patty, and The International in the CBD, which took 10th place with its Hennessy XO flambéed onion burger. Clam Bar in the CBD is another strong contender, known for its 250g wood-fired beef patty with a proper charred crust. Each offers a different style, from polished fine dining to a more serious, no-frills chophouse approach, so the best pick depends on the kind of night you’re after.
Several Sydney venues have picked up international recognition. Cafe Margaret in Double Bay ranked third on the World’s 101 Best Burgers for 2026, The International in the CBD placed 10th, and The Gidley took 12th place in a separate World’s Top Ten Burgers list. All three lean into their pedigree with carefully sourced beef and considered toppings rather than novelty. Bookings are worth making in advance at each, given the attention these rankings have brought.
For chicken, Char’d Chicken in Eastern Creek and St Clair brines its birds for 48 hours before cooking over coals, giving the meat genuine smoky depth, with every sauce made in-house. For fish, End Of King in Newtown serves two battered barramundi fillets with melted American cheese and a house-made salmon egg tartare. Both take a classic format and push it further than the average version found elsewhere in the city.
J.B & Sons, with locations across Manly, Narrabeen and Dee Why, runs a dedicated vegetarian menu alongside its meat options, and its vegan Baywatch burger, made with a plant-based patty, lettuce, tomato, onion and cheeseburger sauce, has built a genuine following. It’s a solid option on the Northern Beaches for those wanting a proper burger without meat.
Razz Room on York Street serves its Dirty Royale Cheeseburger, a wagyu patty with Red Leicester and cheese fondue, until 10pm inside a 1970s-style underground daiquiri bar with a sunken dancefloor. It’s one of the few Sydney burgers built as much for the night out as for the food itself, so it’s worth timing your order before service cuts off.
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