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Best Burgers and Banh Mi in Melbourne 2024

Written by Melbourne Best Burgers on 01 September 2021.

Best burgers and banh mi in Melbourne, we have searched high and low for the best this city has to offer. The humble burger has risen in status to be a gourmet item of choice on menus across Melbourne. Culinary giants are making their own burger versions for customers. And the people of Melbourne are also craving banh mi as a popular lunch time meal.

There seems to be a trend away from old school burgers to burgers that incorporate more gourmet and quality ingredients. The trend is away from the huge burger to something almost stylish and smaller - yet packs a punch.

Do you prefer nouveau burgers or the traditional burger? And as for banh mi do you prefer the crispy pork with crunchy bits or do you chose the vegetarian options?

Entrecôte - Prahran

There is nothing more rewarding that a Classic Cheeseburger done well and Entrecôte in Prahran delivers on taste, texture and execution. The humble burger is transported into a gourmet experience with their Cheeseburger and frites. 

The patty is generous, juicy and perfectly seasoned. The bun holds its own for a non messy experience. The bun to meat ratio is perfect. The cheese melts into the meat and is a key ingredient of this perfectly balanced burger. Butter lettuce adds crunch and The Secret Herb Butter sauce is a highlight in itself. 

The frites are golden and a perfect accompaniment to the burger. This is burger heaven in a fine dining setting. 

College Dropout Burgers - Ivanhoe & Brunswick West

College Dropout Burgers excites as one of the best burger joints in Melbourne, bursting on the burger scene with an immediate splash. This place is the real deal for burger lovers with flair, innovation and burgers that more than deliver for the money. They constantly feature specials and of late are well known for their Raising Cane inspired specials.

The go-to burger is the College Dropout Burger, everything you need in a burger with Double Beef Patty, Secret Southern Fried Chicken, Triple American Cheddar, Dropout Sauce and Ketchup. It's a monster of a burger at a reasonable price. 

Sides also excite with the Big Mac Loaded Fries a popular favourite and virtually a meal in itself. Burger perfection and a touch of playfulness.

Embers Grill & Burger - Heathmont

Embers Grill & Burger is a serious burger and grill joint in the east of Melbourne.  A foodie haven with a well constructed menu, generous portions, and sourcing the best of ingredients.

Mad Patties  - Mitcham and various locations

Mad Patties has been a burger stalwart in the east of Melbourne and is heading towards rock star status, with consistent quality (from what we've experienced), excellent range of "mad" burgers and specials. Standout burger is the Double Madness, which won't leave you hungry, and is quality all the way with sensational patties, strong bacon and cheese game, and perfect bun to patty ratio. A meatfest but Mad Patties also serves up exceptional vegan options. Also strong in the chips and loaded fries department.

Easey's -  Collingwood

Easey's in Collingwood is an iconic Melbourne burger joint serving up some of the best burgers in town. This burger destination is a cultural experience as you imbibe your burger delights inside a train carriage (amazingly 5 floors above the ground) for retro classic vibes and stuning views. Classic American style burgers that aim to please. 

Bamby's Banh Mi - Doncaster East

A candidate for best Banh Mi in Melbourne is Bamby's in Doncaster East who delivers with authenticity, freshness, and quality. They use exceptional French home baked bread and use top notch pork with crispy skin.

Everything from Bamby's is made from scratch. Their menu offers a wide range of banh mi including a traditional Vietnamese ham cold cut version.

Every banh mi here is outstanding and they sometimes have specials such as this Croissant Banh Mi above..

Hong Hot Bread Bakery - Blackburn Square

Hong Hot Bread Bakery has had a strong presence in the eastern suburbs for many years and have located to the new Blackburn Square, where their Vietnamese Rolls are a feature. The Crispy Pork Banh Mi is a sensation with superb pate, excellent pickled vegetables, chilli of course, and outstanding crispy pork. 

It's all about the crispy pork with decent crackling and the occasional fatty piece (but that's what I like). I must admit the filling is generous although I would like to see a larger roll.

8bit - Footscray

8bit is surely in contention for best burger in Melbourne, located just off the main drag of Footscray, with other stores opened in recent years. The World Loves Melbourne considers a great burger to be about the whole experience not just marks on the individual parts or ingredients. As an experience 8bit kicks burger butt. The flavours of the burgers are magnificent and the elements are in harmony, with no ingredient over dominating. Although the meat patty remains the hero as it should. Word had been spreading fast in the foodie community about these burgers, but it was while enjoying a burger tour of Adelaide I met burger joint owners there who had travelled to Melbourne to check out the wonders of 8bit. Rather compelling.

Check out the sexy juicy large Double Dragon, with double the good stuff! Check the 2 patties of char grilled beef, oozing with double cheese, double quality bacon and fresh accompaniments of pickles, lettuce, mustard and sauce.

This burger is so good it's addictive. I couldn't put it down. It all comes together. The bun was soft and perfect, and interestingly not part of the Melbourne obsession with brioche. The meat is perfectly char grilled and smoky. The pickles crisp. The sauce compelling. Not too much lettuce. The cheese melted into the meat.  The 8bit and cheese is a great burger in the classic style. Locals love 8bit but we contend it's worth the drive across town for these burgers. It speaks volumes when customers converge when the doors open at 11am, including a few tradies in their gear.

Banh Mi Bakery and Cafe - Clayton

Banh Mi at its finest in Clayton at this popular foodie haven. Generous filling, great bread, and perfect crispy pork. The Full House special roll is incredible value.

Fresh ingredients and an overall outstanding experience.

Leonards House of Love - South Yarra

Leonards House of Love is a must visit burger destination in Melbourne. Like many great burger houses it has chefs with fine pedigree behind the scenes; Nick Stanton is a Melbourne chef legend and we have enjoyed his spectacular cuisine in recent years. The venue is a 1970's style retro vibe in the theme of a log cabin. It feels more like a clubhouse than a restaurant. The burgers here are some of the best in Australia. If you enjoy a double cheeseburger classic style burger then this is the place for you. 

Is this the best burger in Australia? Double beef brisket & short rib patty, American cheese, special burger sauce, pickles and green oak lettuce. Pink in the patty, this was juicy and perfectly cooked. The patty is premium with good amount of char. I added bacon, in itself superb, but which set off the burger nicely. Soft bun suited the burger with all that meat. And the cheese is a highlight, dripping over the meat. So freaking good.

The most unique burger vibe in Melbourne. Clubhouse meets ski lodge meets house party. You can lose the tie. Longhorns, mongoose, a fire, retro games, and a retro soundtrack makes you feel like you're in another world.

We took the burger out of the box that it was served in for a burger selfie. Dripping goodness! Leonards House of Love should be in any burger love list. There is a house in South Yarra...

Roll'd - Westfield Doncaster and various

Roll'd is a Melbourne favorite for its tasty Vietnamese offerings and its banh mi is first class with an excellent baguette, quality fillings and perfect crackling. They also offer a plant based lemongrass banh mi.

Also kudos for their creamy pate and layered in creamy mayo, plus a zesty sauce.

Frank's Cafe - Cheltenham

Frank's surprises with its burger offerings from a suburban cafe. Frank and honest food is the name of the game including the burger - but not without a touch of class.

Their option simply called "Burger" was a take on American In N Out burger (which we have enjoyed many times) and comes fresh and juicy. Check out their take on Big Mac sauce. Like all great burger places the fries were top notch. 

It might seem crazy for a cafe to be included in our Best Burgers of Melbourne article that boasts one great burger on the menu, but it's that good!

Burgerlove - St Kilda and other locations

Burgerlove (ex Cafe 51) is an eclectic iconic cult burger joint that has been producing excellent burgers for years.  

The World Loves Melbourne was keen to visit, and we just wanted to sample the best burger of the house. We were told upon our visit that The Meataxe was the pick of a great list; juicy Gigi beef patty, crispy southern fried chicken, crispy bacon, double dirty cheese, lettuce, onion rings, two jalapeno poppers, chipotle and XXX BBQ sauce. Now there's a description. We enjoy burgers with kick or heat, and the Meataxe seemed the way to go.

The Meataxe came as a massive tower served on a sturdy board. We found it hard to put your hands around this burger; really it's a beast. Also known for their decent chicken and vegetarian options, waffle fries and onion rings.

Betty's Burgers - Elizabeth St CBD and other locations

Betty's Burgers arrived in Melbourne as a much raved about burger joint from Queensland. It's managed to attract a strong burger crowd for a prolonged period. 

Personally I like to see a double patty burger in any menu - and you can here - just order the extra patty. I met my match though with the popular Betty's Classic Stack. (I prefer the word "stack" to "tower"). This burger combines the Betty's Classic with Angas Beef and the Shroom Burger - then add pickles and bacon for a monumental tasty burger. With sriracha mayo sauce for some kick!

The bun held the burger together well, there was decent char on the suitably seasoned patty, the oozy cheese was perfect and the shroom added to the flavour of the burger. I wasn't used to the hit of salad on a burger (extensive lettuce) but it all worked well. What I was left with was a large, well balanced and fresh burger. Yes I would come back for this.

Royal Stacks - Collins St CBD and other locations

Royal Stacks is a winning burger house with packed houses each day lapping up the juicy burgers that contain local produce and free of GMO. The World Loves Melbourne caught up with owner Dani Zeini who researches burgers from all round the world, and delivers to Melbourne inspired burger choices. We couldn't make it to the media launch but went slightly later and there was a line up out the door at Monday lunchtime.

Dani has been working at Royal Stacks and ensuring the team get the quality right throughout; and we were highly impressed with the burger offerings. It seems each of Dani's ventures has its own personality and menu. Dani told us he also likes hanging out at Grand Trailer Park and the location are top notch. This location of Royal Stacks in Collins St is also top notch with nearby law firms, banks and creatives salivating.

The burgers are sensational; not surprising given Dani's expertise but also the meat patties are supplied from premium producer Vic Meats. You can tell the quality.

Another smash hit is the ‘Bacon Bacon’ with double all Australian pasture fed beef patties, double bacon, American cheddar, caramelised onion, American mustard, tomato sauce and pickles. Juicy and elegant. A crowd pleaser with it's sheer amount of quality beef, as well as bacon overdrive. What the punters want.

Stagger Lees - Brunswick St Fitzroy

 Stagger Lees is an exceptional cafe and delivers when it comes to burgers. Having eaten scores of burgers around Melbourne I found the Stack & Billy Burger to be one of the best around. A chart topper featuring Black Angus shin patty, bacon, American mustard, catsup, aioli, pickles and cheddar served with bacon croquettes and greens. The balance of flavours is perfect. The patty is magical. Brioche buns are a great texture and mild sweetness. Much thought has gone into this burger including killer aoli, quality pickles and cheddar. Please remind me to put this burger in my "Best burgers of Melbourne" section. Kudos to Head Chef Chris Hamburger (do I say the obvious?)...

The burger comes with amazing creamy croquettes that are almost a meal in themselves. When I said to the waitress, "Wow, I didn't realise these amazing croquettes come with the burger!" she said "Read the damn menu." But she said it in a playful kind of way that didn't offend. Banter in Brunswick...

Beatbox Kitchen - Food Trucks 

Beatbox Kitchen has been a top contender for many years, famous for its Raph Burger featuring a giant 155g beef patty, lettuce, onion, tomato, gouda cheese and stereo sauce. Raph is named after founder Raph Rashid and for many is the best burger in Melbourne. It all comes together in balance and simplicity.

Hello Sam - Chapel St South Yarra and Bentleigh East

Hello Sam has an impressive backstory, with the owner Katherine Sampson having risen from a small shopping centre business to a savvy burger sensation in South Yarra. At the end of Chapel St not far from Richmond, Hello Sam is a light in this foodie precinct with its massive quality burgers and attractive ambience.  Burgers should speak for themselves without hype, and these burgers speak volumes.

The menu at Hello Sam is top notch in satisfying tastes for all including beef, chicken, veggie, lamb and fish. Clever names abound such as Chipotle Bandido, Sam-On (with Salmon), the Parme-Sam, as well as Sam-Brero. Behind the quirk of the names is an authenticity of flavours.

For those who love a big stack Hello Sam has it covered. The Sam the Man Double is a massive burger that hardly fitted into my Instagram frame forcing me backwards to capture the dimensions of the burger in my photo. Yes the burger forced me backwards! The patties are char grilled and exude thick meaty goodness, not overcooked but juicy. We naturally gravitate to The Big Sam's part of the menu - where you can enjoy up to 3 patties in your burger.  Size does matter when it comes to burgers but quality must match. Hello Sam prides itself on the finest and freshest of ingredients including Angus patties. 

The Bean burger is perfect for those not keen on a meat fest. For those who want some kick, the heat on the Spicy Sam burger is perfect thanks to jalapenos and fiery harissa.  Hello Sam boast simple modern decor and an impressive outside area with heaters for the cold. Or try the Too Cheesy which lives up to its name with a mustard mayo cheddar ale melt. We note 2 mustards in the mustard mayo and the sheer cheesy joy in this burger. One of the best Cheeseburgers in Melbourne.

One Plus Piece Cafe - Balwyn, Melbourne Central

One Plus Piece Cafe in Balwyn hits the high notes with brilliant burgers and fine coffee, all with an Asian twist. The World Loves Melbourne loves a playful cafe and One Piece Plus delivers with its Japanese anime theme.

One Plus Piece Cafe is super popular for its burgers; our favourite is the Double chilli beef, double bacon, double cheese, caramelised onion, mushroom, lettuce and their secret One Piece sauce. This burger is juicy bliss from the"get go". Soft brioche melts into double of everything; how we like it!

The house made patty with chilli is outstanding and has that welcome kick to it. Cheese is also a standout, melted over the patty bliss. Double bacon is not to be underestimated and generous portion hits the spot. Caramelised onion also generous and with the lettuce provides some crunch. Mushroom in the mix makes this a hearty substantial burger, but it's the taste and texture high that impressed. The secret sauce is sensational adding to the already great burger. A pleasure to eat such a burger.

We also enjoyed the Angas beef and cheese burger in a brioche bun with beetroot relish, tomato, lettuce, bacon, mustard and aoli. The balance of the burger was excellent and for us the burger was full of flavour. 

These burgers are One Plus Piece Cafe are not greasy affairs; but clean and flavoursome and well presented.

The Burger Block - Kew

The Burger Block in Kew is a delightful burger cafe that offers unique Asian fusion flavours and is one of the best burger houses in Melbourne. These are juicy melt in your mouth burgers with much thought (and presumably testing) put into the various burgers. Word about The Burger Block has spread in the burger world. We couldn't get over just how many fusion burgers are on offer here. 

Then it was on to the main game. The Red Lantern came with generous beef pattie, bacon, Spannish onion, lettuce, American cheese tomato, and hot chilli mayo. With the pattie cooked medium with slight pink, and a soft patty, the advent of melted cheese made for a burger of sheer melted juicy pleasure. The tomato and bacon were also worthy ingredients in this excellent burger. Despite the juiciness of the burger it still kept together during the eating process and didn't fall apart. 

Check out The Chainsaw Massacre as an insane massive burger that won't leave you hungry.

Mr Burger - Food trucks, Brunswick, Bentley, Thornbury, Docklands

Melbourne has a love affair with Mr Burger, often paying a visit to a food truck to satisfy a late night hunger. I've been grateful so many times for the truck stationed in Fed Square. Love these big gooey burgers with soft bun and patty as the hero. Mr Burger's Therry St store opened in November 2012 with their first food truck  parked inside the former mechanics workshop. As bookings increased, the truck was sent back on the road and has been replaced by a 20-foot shipping container with a  fully functioning kitchen. The new store's cooking capacity has increased thanks to a larger grill, and the dining area now offers seating for 45-plus burger-eaters. 

“We’re very happy with the new renovations, and think they'll make the Mr Burger experience even better. We’ve addressed two of the main customer requests: the  need for more seating and less wait time, as well as making the space more inviting and comfortable to be in”, says owner Myles Munro. 

 

Rockpool Bar and Grill - Crown Casino

Rockpool Bar and Grill is a fine dining haven in the Crown Casino and is known for its spectacular meat dishes and the culinary genius of Neil Perry. The conversation around here is all about "dry-aged", "grass-fed", "rib-eye" and of course "wagyu". In fact it's the David Blackmore Full Blood Wagyu Hamburger with bacon, Gruyere cheese, and Zuni pickle that drew me here. Could this be Melbourne's best burger? 

Rockpool has a modern fit out with high ceilings, great use of timber panelling, subtle mood lighting, large artwork tributes to the humble cow, several attractive dining areas and luxurious tables and chairs. What struck me about Rockpool was the finery and great use of textures. The ambience here is refined yet relaxed.  Waiters dressed impeccably attend to your dining needs and are engaging and knowledgeable.  

The meat here is sourced from Australia's best producers and dry aged on the premises. Rockpool are strict about humane treatment of cattle and about  no hormones or antibiotic feed supplements. Rockpool features Blackmore's Wagyu, Greenhams and Rangers Valley meat. It's the best of the best.  Now to the burger... Caramelised heaven. Wagyu heaven. 

Rockpool has smashed a home run with this David Blackmore Wagyu Burger in terms of quality, taste and balance. My first impression was that this is a work of art and a celebration of the hamburger. Secondly I was amazed at how big this burger actually is. I was expecting a smaller burger as is the trend. This was actually a meal to satisfy your lunch craving. Along with say, some hand cut chips.  

 And I aim to be back for more Rockpool fare...   

Juanita Peaches - Brunswick

Juanita Peaches is the burger purist's haven. If you love a juicy burger and a diner style setting, this is the place to come in Brunswick (just off Sydney Road). Double Cheeseburger with 120g grass fed brisket, shallot sauce, double cheese, onions and pickles on house made boogie bun, is a work of art. 

Things can get wonderfully messy.

Butchers Diner - Bourke St CBD 

A crowd favorite with an almost cult following, Butchers Diner is known for its epic open burger, various meat and butcher cut offerings, intimate restaurant, menu written on the wall, and affordability.

A burger that hits the spot with well seasoned quality 160 gram patty, oozy cheese, welcome pickles and quality bacon.   

Banh Mi and Pho - Murrumbeena

Banh Mi and Pho is a top notch destination in Murrumbeena with a standout Crispy roast pork banh mi. A fresh baguette, crispy pork joy, fresh vegetables/salad and well seasoned. One of the best going around, made with love.

We are fans of a generous banh mi with plenty of meat and our cravings were more than satisfied. 

Grill'd - multi locations

Grill’d Healthy Burgers is famous for its healthy style burgers.

The Mighty Melbourne Burger has been a favourite of mine for years, but also the Baa Baa burger and Hot Mama are right up there in Melbourne's best burger territory. Not to mention some of the best chips in Melbourne with herbs and killer aoli options.  

Grill’d founder Simon Crowe said “Grill’d is more than just a great tasting, healthy burger restaurant. We place a huge emphasis on offering a great environment where people of all ages can enjoy a fresh and convenient meal in  a casual environment with their friends and family,” he said.  

Grill’d stocks an exciting alcohol range including local craft beers and ciders – the perfect accompaniment for any of the menu’s 30 fresh, and healthy options including 100% grass fed, hormone free beef and lamb, chicken and vegetarian burgers as well as a range of  salads and steak sandwiches.  

Simon says they’re not interested in developing a “big company” attitude,  and each restaurant remains focused on local community initiatives.  

Danny's Burgers - St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

For a true Melbourne experience one has to imbibe the joys of Danny’s Burgers on St Georges Rd. The sign says “since 1945”. Wow! This is an institution. I loved every minute of my experience here. 

You need to come with the right attitude and “get into it.” This is old school burgers done with charisma and love. The burgers are fantastic evoking memories of the best fish and chip shop hamburgers but better. It’s better because the burgers are nicely layered so you can eat them without them falling apart. Well put together buns, egg, bacon, a great patty with proper grill taste. 

Danny’s are famous for the double and triple lot hamburgers. They are enough to fill the hungriest mouths. And they are made at 1950’s prices! Great value dinner option for the family. 

Don’t underestimate the chips here. You get a great pile of chips for your money. And they are nice and crispy. Danny’s has some other great options including lamb burgers, open burgers with greek salad and chips and much more. People also rave about the chicken burgers.  

The Burger Lounge - Eltham

The Burger Lounge rocks. Are these the best gourmet burgers in Melbourne? Many of my friends think so. 

Burger Lounge ticks so many boxes and in fact redefines the gourmet burger. The burgers are large, made with healthy ingredients, and the flavour combinations are amazing. These guys were voted ib Nova radio competition as the best burgers in Melbourne.

I’ve driven for an hour through Melbourne peak hour traffic just to get the family burgers here. In fact turning around and coming back down the main street of Eltham can be tricky in peak hour.  The place itself has a great vibe and is colourful and modern. A great option is to actually eat in, even for groups.  

The Burger Lounge is so refreshing in terms of menu choices and gets it so right. Reading the menu is fascinating as burger descriptions are like reading a menu from a top fine dining establishment. 

The Signature Burger is a sensation and includes 100% beef prime organic pattie with harvati cheese, basted with balsamic glaze, pickled cucumber, red onion, lettuce, tomato, relish and herb aioli.

The Kofta Burger with a lamb pattie is another sensation and the pinenuts and Moroccan spice are great gourmet touches. 

The prices are extremely reasonable with these huge gourmet burgers. A lot of thought has gone into this. They offer organic meats. The coffee is also great at Burger Lounge – from 5 Senses. The herb chips are amazing. Everyone talks about the chips. They also have a really successful chicken shop nearby in Eltham.     

Ziggy's Eatery - Balaclava 

Andrews Hamburgers - Albert Park 

Andrew's Hamburgers is a super impressive burger joint that knows what it's doing (since 1939), offering great burgers at value prices. Andrew's Hamburgers has a superb customer focus with service with the lot - engaging staff, great menu options and reasonable prices - that keeps customers returning. 

Andrew's Hamburgers seems to be the toast of Victoria with visits by celebrities, sporting personalities, the Masterchef judges with their photo on the wall, and many people of our city that have been visiting for years. 

Andrew's Hamburgers makes traditional, as distinct from nouveau burgers. You can get yourself an egg and bacon roll or a chicken burger, for example. But the popular choice is the hamburger with the lot.  

I enjoyed the famous burger with the lot for a value price plus chips ($2 for a mini). For a start the burger is large. It takes two hands for sure to handle this mother. 

Image above: Andrews Hamburgers Instagram. The staff here are fantastic and add to the experience. They love what they do. There's a team of guys all wearing Andrews Hamburger's T shirts. I was surprised my eat in burger arrived on a silver tray. I wasn't fumbling around with paper.  

If you eat in (limited seating) you will be amazed at how many people come through this place in a short time, even on a supposedly quiet Saturday afternoon. 

I noticed families arriving and looking over the photos on the wall that include celebrities posing with owner Greg Pappas. 

I can see why people love this place. While I love a nouveau burger I also love that traditional hamburger that's done well. Andrew's Hamburgers has been setting a high standard for decades and are still shining as ever.   

The Royale Brothers - Brighton

The Royale Brothers was founded by the crew from The Pantry in Brighton, Daniel Vaughan, Guy Mainwaring and Tim Purton-Smith, burger royalty themselves.After squeezing past a late model Mercedes double parked in the nearby car park in Brighton, The World Loves Melbourne was invited to see what all the fuss was about at Royale Brothers.

The Royale Brothers construct and tailor various burgers from their menu to suit a plethora of tastes. Large burgers with massively wide buns sit alongside regular and spicy burgers, and imaginative fillings such as pork shoulder and crispy fish. Then there's the Hippy Royale with Panko crumbed pinto bean patty, house slaw, avocado, mayo, tomato & pickles.

My preference was for the Bacon Royale, a popular seller. Royale Brothers use a unique milk bun which is soft but less sweet than brioche. My first bite drew me into the world of Royale Brothers burger awesomeness, with the alluring softness of the bun, juicy thick meat patty, stunner pickles, fresh lettuce, generous melted cheese placed where it should be, delightful onions, and right amount of sauce (you can select from a range of Famous Royale spicy tomato sauce, aoli, onion gravy, jalapeno salsa, and Coney Island cocktail sauce).

YOMG - Glen Waverley and various locations

The Kingsway at YOMG is arguably one of the best burgers in Melbourne. Soft bun, with double beef, double cheese (decadent overdrive), lettuce, tomato, caramel iced onion, ketchup, secret sauce. Also check out The Howler which brings the heat, The Muffler with southern fried chicken, as well as the True Blue (an Aussie style burger).

YOMG is known for frozen yoghurt but is also famous for burgers; the Glen Waverley store is pumping all the time.

1090 Burger - Richmond 

1090 Burger is a standout burger joint on Swan street Richmond having started out in life as a food truck (still going strong in Ruckers Hill Northcote); boasting quality affordable burgers and is the home of the notorius Rocky burger. 1090 Burger is unpretentious in a world of burger hype. No fanfare here; no heralding or trumpeting. The proof is in the pudding, or should we say "patty"; all massive 330g of it.

The custom 1090 burger is a double burger of great value; soft brioche bun holds beef, cheese, mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, tomato and red onion.  1090 Burger also impresses with the Thunderburger for $13 - a double burger of note featuring grass fed Angas Beef and top notch with beer. If you want to satisfy your burger craving the 1090 burger and Thunderburger are both up there with the best. But why not live a little dangerously and step out into deeper burger waters...

Go a few rounds with Rocky. If you're into heavy patties man then this is your place. No 100g patty to be seen for the Rocky. Not 150g or even 180g, but an insane 330g.

So if you order the Rocky you're told you have to wait about 25 minutes for the patty to cook - the same amount of time it takes The World Loves Melbourne to cook a BBQ for 10 friends (and clean the BBQ after).

Even so the patty comes out suitably "medium" and juicy, not at all overcooked. The "juiciness" factor is insane; it's like your baby kid just sprayed all down your front (in a good way).

That's if you can lift the burger - a deadlift at the gym might not be so heavy. 

The Rocky burger seemed more like Rocky IV than other Rocky movies I've seen; the burger comes at you with full intimidation like a monster Drago, but get your revenge even if it takes you a few pile driving rounds. 

Rocky comes fully loaded with the 330g patty perfectly seasoned, loads of caramelised onion, loads of secret sauce, loads of crispy bacon and cheese, all in proportion and balanced. And of course pickles for some zesty respite. A soft bun is on point and it looked slightly toasted for mine.

And the winner? For mine I enjoy Entrecôte, College Dropout Burgers, Leonards House of Love, Rockpool Bar and Grill, and YOMG as the major standouts, but it's a personal preference. All should be celebrated.

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