Where to find Brisbane’s best value burgers

From those stacked so high you can barely eat them to the classic fish and chip shop favourite, here are Brisbane’s most affordable, top quality burgers.

Chef Rod Saba from Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack. Picture: Tara Croser

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Burgers have always been one of the great affordable feeds, but we reckon we’ve found Brisbane’s best value bun creations.

From fried chicken-filled versions to classic beef numbers, even vegan options, here are the venues you can grab a top-notch burg without breaking the bank.

BIG RODDY’S RIPPIN’ RIB SHACK

South Brisbane & Fortitude Valley | bigroddysribs.com

This American-inspired barbecue joint delivers big flavours at small prices with a menu that moves from burgers and wings to poutine and, of course, ribs. While the half rack of pork ribs are the cheapest on offer, the budget savvy could instead order a full rack and split it (which works out a little cheaper), leaving more cash for additional sides like cornbread, fries and buttered beans. Or ditch the ribs entirely and load up on wings, burgers or house-made chilli fries. With enthusiastic service and an authentic US aesthetic, Big Roddy’s is a rippin’ ripper for bargain bites.

Cuisine: American

BYO: No

Open: L & D Mon-Sun

Fish Kitchen and Market.

FISH KITCHEN & MARKET

220 Annerley Road, Dutton Park | 3844 7943 | fishkitchenduttonpark.com

Supplying some of Brisbane’s best restaurants, this fish market and eatery is known for its top-quality catches at great prices. With a menu that is constantly changing depending on what’s biting, customers are promised the freshest fish in the land, served crumbed, battered or grilled with thick-cut chips. For non-traditionalists there is also the likes of salmon wings and bellies cooked in the smoker, or fresh crab sandwiches. Other favourites are the burgers, with beef, chicken and fish varieties all on the menu, ready to pair with wine or beer. On Wednesdays their signature fish-burger- and-a-beer deal will get you through hump day.

Cuisine: Seafood

BYO: Yes, $1 per glass

Open: L & D Wed-Sun

Brisbane's Frizenberger

FRITZENBERGER

Wilston, Petrie Terrace & South Bank | fritzenberger.com

With patrons enjoying regular burger or wings deals, it’s no wonder this fully licenced establishment has become a top pick for those watching their pennies. But it’s not just the budget-conscious who are loyal fans, with top chefs around town also naming it their favourite bun joint. Arguably making it so popular is their commitment to good-quality ingredients, including grass-fed beef from the Byron Bay Hinterland and Sunshine Coast field mushrooms. There’s also an Impossible Beef burger for the vegans, but for those without dietary restrictions, the classic Fritzen Burger with a side of signature fries dusted with house-made salts is a win.

Cuisine: Burgers

BYO: No

Open: L & D Mon-Sun

Grassfed.

GRASSFED

67 Fish Lane, South Brisbane | 0423 751 883 | grassfedvegan.com.au

From award-winning chef, Alejandro Cancino, and Brisbane Vegan Markets creator, Jonny Garrison, comes this insanely busy plant-based burger joint in South Brisbane’s bustling Fish Lane. With only a clutch of seats inside, you’ll often see customers perched on milk crates out the front chomping down on burgers from the tight menu which mimics traditional meat creations. Think The Aussie with a ‘beef’ patty, vegan egg, vegan cheese, pineapple, beetroot and pickle, a faux chicken katsu number, or even a fish imitation. While for dessert there’s the signature vegan soft serve, which comes on its own or in a sundae or shake.

Cuisine: Vegan

BYO: No

Open: L & D Mon-Sun

Hashtag Burgers and Waffles.

HASHTAG BURGERS AND WAFFLES

West End & Fortitude Valley | hashtagburgersandwaffles.com.au

Its website makes the bold claim of serving “Brisbane’s best burgers” and while contentious, this hipster-cool eatery sure serves up some of the most popular. With an Instagram following of more than 15,000, diners flock to the establishments in Fortitude Valley and West End for their jam-packed bun creations that have taken years to perfect. They come topped with everything from high-quality beef to organic salad ingredients, mac ’n’ cheese patties and even crumbed beetroot, with a side of loaded fries or potato gems almost compulsory. There are desserts, too, including sweet waffles, alongside over-the-top shakes, soft drinks and beer.

Cuisine: Burgers

BYO: No

Open: L & D Mon-Sun

KEBAB PALACE MANGAL & PIDES

3/2120 Logan Rd, Mount Gravatt | 3349 4545 | kebabpalace.com.au

Open until late every night, this casual Turkish diner delivers authentic flavours at unbelievable prices. Slide into a comfy booth after ordering at the counter from a range of pizza, pide, grills, kebabs, gozleme, HSP and more. The pizzas – topped with everything from lamb, spinach and feta to garlic prawns or even chips, meat and mozzarella in a quirky HSP twist – are hugely popular, as are the burgers with chips and the charcoal grills. From the latter, the must-order is the Adana, starring juicy, just-pink lamb, accompanied by fresh salad, two dips of your choice, bread and rice for just $21.

Cuisine: Turkish

BYO: No

Open: B, L & D Mon-Sun

Seoul Bistro.

SEOUL BISTRO

152 Turton St, Sunnybank | 3345 6360 | seoulbistro.com.au

You’d be hard pressed to find an eatery in Brisbane that delivers better value for money than Seoul Bistro in the city’s south. For a steal you can devour all the fried chicken wings you can stomach, along with bottomless fries, garlic bread and iced tea. There is a 90-minute time limit, but you’ll have reached maximum satiation well before then. And the wings are finger-licking good with 10 flavours to choose from, including original, peri peri and honey wasabi. The no-frills eatery also offers a range of rice bowls, burgers, loaded fries and chicken tenders at highly affordable prices.

Cuisine: Asian

BYO: No

Open: L & D Mon-Sun

Seoulful Chicken

SEOULFUL CHICKEN

6A/791 Stafford Rd, Everton Park | 3074 9490 | seoulfulchicken.com

This family-run eatery in Brisbane’s north has become one of the most popular restaurants on delivery platforms, but its cosy fit-out and cheeky cartoon mural makes this a fun spot to dine in, too. Describing itself as a temple of fried chicken, the restaurant uses ingredients imported directly from South Korea to make its hugely popular crispy flour coating, before the half or whole bird is hit with one of six different marinades, such as sweet chilli, garlic soy or volcano. There’s also fried chicken burgers, stir-fries, rice and noodle dishes and wings, ready to be paired with chips, shakes or house-made Korean drinks.

Cuisine: Korean

BYO: No

Open: L & D Mon-Sun

For more great value meal deals, see the delicious. $50 Under $50 guide to Brisbane’s most affordable eats.