Best of Brisbane 2021: Top 10 burger joints revealed
After calling for nominations and putting out the vote out to our readers, we can now reveal the top 10 best burger bars. See the list here!
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Brisbane is a city super passionate about their burgers and after calling for nominations and putting out the vote to our readers, we can now reveal the top 10 best burger bars you voted for.
10. Brooklyn Depot, Various locations
B8-B9/168 Grey St, South Brisbane
Instagram: @brooklyndepotog
Get a taste of America but with a laid back Aussie feel at this Brisbane burger bar.
Their affordable menu is packed with handcrafted beef, chicken, vego and vegan burgers ($10+), hot dogs, sides, salads, and desserts, which makes them a good option for a night out with friends or a weekend lunch with the
Their drink list is also worth mentioning with a short but sweet list of milkshakes, American sodas, and a fully stocked bar.
With locations in Southbank, Stones Corner, Fortitude Valley, and Hamilton, it’s easy for Brisbanites to get their burger fix from Brooklyn Depot.
9. On It Burgers, Kenmore
4 Wongabel St Kenmore
Instagram: @onitburgerskenmore
Brisbane’s new burger kid on the block is making serious moves and quickly gaining a reputation after opening a few weeks ago.
Though the On It crew may still be finding their feet, that hasn’t stopped them from making the best possible product every time and making sure every customer leaves feeling satisfied.
This Kenmore concept restaurant offers burgers using grass-fed and prime beef patties, buttermilk chicken breast, and Beyond meat vegan patties to create a tasty selection of burgers well-loved by meat eaters and plant-based eaters alike.
A side of chicken ribs, onion rings and a milkshake with your burger will be a choice you won’t regret.
8. Mac From Way Back, Woolloongabba
31 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
Instagram: @mac.from.way.back
You may have guessed from its name but Mac From Way Back is Brisbane’s dedicated mac and cheese eatery specialising in American-style eats like mac ‘n cheese, burgers, and deep dish pizza.
What was once a little Beenleigh hole-in-the-wall pop-up and then one of Brisbane’s favourite food truck now is a fully-fledged eatery with a permanent spot in Woolloongabba.
Their smashed beef patties and potato roll buns are unmistakeable features of their mouth-watering burgers and make them some of Brisbane’s absolute favourite.
With monthly specials like June’s braised rosemary lamb and fried chicken burger with beetroot feta, harissa jap mayo and pickles, there’s always something new and exciting happening in-store! Not to mention their $10 double smashies and chicken burgers available every Tuesday!
7. Broken Hearts Burger Club, Morningside
3/591 Wynnum Rd, Morningside
Broken hearts Bopple: bopple.app
Instagram: @brokenheartsburgerclub
You won’t find any broken hearts at this burger joint as Broken Hearts Burger Club has the power to cure just about everything.
There are no crazy burger names in sight as they like to keep things simple with their six burgers, which are variations of their ‘Classic Single’ (smashed beef patty, pickles, cheese, BHBC special sauce) and ‘Fancy Single’ (smashed beef patty, American cheese, tomato, lettuce, pickles and BHBC special sauce) with extra patties and cheese.
Though they have no specific secret menu, word on the street is that there’s always a little something that might go well with one of their burgers (like the spiciest of locally sourced hot sauces). There’s also their special Biscoff shake, which is their worst kept secret and is the best accompaniment to wash down a burger or fries.
6. Ben’s Burgers, Fortitude Valley
5B Winn Lane, Fortitude Valley
Instagram: @bens_burgers
Three awesome burgers: the Classic, Cheesy, and Veg. All $12. What more do you need to know?
With patties cooked to medium, there’s no way you’re getting an overcooked burger from Ben’s.
An excellently cooked patty sandwiched between a soft and fluffy burger bun with a selection of high quality accompaniments (the special sauce is super) makes for a splendid easy lunch or quick dinner.
Ben’s is a Brisbane institution for burgers, fries, and shakes. For a boozy option try one of their tinned beers or for a lighter pairing, go with their house-made cherry cola or ginger ale.
5. Miss Kay’s, Various locations
12/190 Birkdale Rd, Birkdale
Instagram: @misskaysburgerbar
Each burger starts with a toasted bun that’s slightly caramelised on its edge. If you choose a beef option (many are available to be made gluten-free), you’ll get a patty made with 100% Angus beef sourced from the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales.
Or choose their pulled pork burger covered in smokey BBQ sauce, a freshly fried or grilled chicken burger, their popular vegetarian burger featuring MK’s veggie patty, mozzarella sticks, and roasted capsicum, or vegan cheeseburger.
Every patty is cooked-to-order to ensure you get the best tasting burger every time you visit.
From the indulgent burgers and sides to the drinks and service, this casual American-style diner does its menu well with generous portions of well-season, fresh, hot food and ice-cold beverages all served with a smile.
Miss Kay’s serves people from all walks of life every single day, from school students coming in for a post-school snack and shake, corporate workers stopping by for lunch, or couples on their first or 50th date.
4. Benz on Miller, Murrarie
1/57 Miller St, Murarrie
Instagram: @benz_on_miller
After being voted Brisbane’s best burger joint last year, this local favourite is back on our list but not only on Miller – they’re also on the road with the Benz Food Truck, which means more South East Queensland mouths get to taste all the burger goodness Benz on Miller has to offer.
With a cool new menu and everything from sauces to patties, pickles and fried chicken made in-store, people love supporting this Brisbane gem.
If you’re unsure of what to order, customers swear by the Sweet Baby Jeebus, which is arguably “Brisbane’s best fried chicken burger” that features bourbon-maple glazed fried chicken, bacon, cheese, lettuce and Frank’s mayo.
Benz on Miller also does the most amazing gluten-free burgers with GF fried chicken, GF safe fryers and a separate grill for toasting their soft and yummy gluten-free buns.
3. The Coffee Nook, Mansfield
2/5 Secam St, Mansfield
Instagram: @thecoffeenook
This Mansfield hole-in-the-wall cafe may be an unlikely spot to grab a great burger but locals absolutely love to visit The Coffee Nook for their lunchtime feeds.
They offer a juicy handmade beef burger made with a thick beef patty, caramelised onion, Swiss cheese, tomato, fancy lettuce, and sauce.
For all of the early risers, their Breaky Sliders feature smoky bacon, fried egg, gruyere cheese, spinach and house made tomato relish on a brioche bun and will hit your burger cravings first thing in the morning.
If their food wan’t enough to keep customers coming back, their friendly and fast service certainly is.
2. Just Poppy’s, Riverhills
Riverhills Plaza, 20 Bogong Street, Riverhills
If you like variety and you want range, Just Poppy’s is your one-stop-burger-shop to satisfy your infinite burger needs with their whopping 99-burger menu.
Whether you’re chasing a chicken, beef, steak, pork, lamb, fish, vegetarian or vegan burger, this family-friendly restaurant have a burger waiting to be made just for you.
With burgers starting at under $10 and a cup of chips costing less than $3, a meal at Just Poppy’s is a steal.
Just Poppy’s tastes like the best version of a home cooked burger away from home. Not only is the food wonderful but with warm and friendly staff providing the best customer service, the Just Poppy’s team make the occasional wait is worth it.
More is more at this backwater burger shop where they make all their burgers fresh to dine-in or take out and always serve up food the way the local community loves it – the classic Aussie takeaway shop way, which means affordable eats that are big on taste and all your fried favourites on offer like pluto pups, Chiko rolls, dim sims, and pineapple fritters.
1. Ze Pickle, Fortitude Valley
4 Hynes St, Fortitude Valley
Instagram: @zepickle
Ze Pickle has been crowned Brisbane’s best burger shop by our readers and if you’re unsure why, with their cult following, a burger lover anywhere in SEQ could tell you why.
The slogan “often imitated never duplicated” was given to them early on by diehard Ze Pickle fans and it’s stuck ever since.
Their carefully curated menu of funky-named burgers uses the best produce available and is consistently made to give their guests the best larger-than-life burgers and dining experience.
Some of the burgers you’ll find are Ya Mum, Pablo, Kanye’s Mum, Mash Mash City Bish, and I’m That Vego Friend that all feature an array of gourmet and downright delicious ingredients that include but are not limited to ipa beer cheeze sauce, truffle butter, smoked jalapeños, fried onion straws and their special ZP sauce.
Burgers and booze are a match made in heaven here as they’ve always had a focus on craft beers with 12 taps on rotation.
With a fun atmosphere and cool beats playing all day long, you can’t help but enjoy yourself whether you’re visiting solo or with company.
Ze Pickle is a Brisbane burger staple so if you haven’t tried their incredibly delicious burgers, put them at the top of your list to see what all the fuss is about and be sure to go hungry!
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