Where to find Queensland’s best burgers

From the classics to the far-out extreme versions, we name Queensland’s best burgers as voted by you – the readers, top chefs and foodies.

Whether you like yours with just cheese and meat or piled higher than a skyscraper with crazy combos like chilli con carne and corn chips, we’ve found Queensland’s best burgers.

As voted by you – the readers, as well as chefs, foodies and delicious. writers, these are the top five bun creations in the state in our inaugural delicious. 100 Best of the Best.

Making the final cut were burger businesses serving up everything from the tongue-in-cheek titled Kevin Fakin vegan burger, to a seeded number described as “Atomic” that is said to blow your brains out with chilli.

To have your say on which of the top five deserves to be crowned Queensland’s ultimate best burger, cast your vote at delicious100.com.au

Voting closes on November 3.

HASHTAG BURGERS & WAFFLES

Fortitude Valley, Capalaba, Ashgrove

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One of the burgers at Hashtag Burgers & Waffles.

Despite names like Pickle Me Elmo and Kevin Fakin (vegan), Hashtag’s 18 burgers are serious business. Burgers are smashed for ultimate char and beefy flavour, and add-ons run from a deep-fried mac’n’cheese patty to a waffle or crispy chicken and fries piled high on the burger.

EDDIE’S GRUB HOUSE

171 Griffith St, Coolangatta

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A burger at Eddie's Grub House in Coolangatta. Picture: Jerad Williams

The regular menu of dive bar/rock-themed Eddie’s features five beef burgers with spesh sauce (don’t ask for the secret recipe – they’re not telling) plus chicken and vego options. Customising is encouraged with Chizzle & Grizzle (cheddar, chicken gravy and shallots), onion rings or mac’n’cheese balls. Outrageous revolving weekly burger specials keep regulars coming back.

BEN’S BURGERS

5B Winn Ln, Fortitude Valley

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Burgers at Ben's Burgers in Fortitude Valley.

This long-time Valley favourite keeps things simple with three burgers – all on brioche buns. The Classic is grass-fed beef with cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard and mayo. The Cheesy ditches the salad for a special sauce, while The Veg is mushroom with parmesan and Swiss cheeses and aioli. Go big with extras including cheese, jalapeños and candied bacon.

GROOVE ‘N’ GRILL DINER

21–23 Maryland St, Stanthorpe

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A burger at Groove 'n' Grill, Stanthorpe.

For those who like choice, 13 burgers make the regular menu at Groove ‘n’ Grill. They’re big, cooked-to-order, over-the-top and great value. From the Classic OG with a smashed beef patty to the Veggie Masala with chickpea and lentil, there’s pulled pork, chicken schnitzel, battered snapper, and Mexican fever dream La Bamba topped with chilli con carne and corn chips.

CAIRNS BURGER CAFE

15 Aplin St, Cairns City

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House special and an iced chocolate from the Cairns Burger Café. Picture: Peter Carruthers

It’s all about beef at CBC. Go Classic or spice it up with an Atomic (jalapeños and spicy mayo), try the Texan (onion rings and bacon), or be patriotic with the Aussie (with beetroot and pineapple slices). The Ultimate is a whopper with double patty, egg, avocado and all the
usual suspects. Customise your burger with one of nine sauces.