Where the best burgers in Sydney are that won’t break the bank

GOURMET burger joints have spread across Sydney in the past couple of years so nabbing a bargain is a snap.

Neil Perry pictured with his new range of burgers at Burger Project in World Square. Chef David Chang has caused controversy by saying Australia 'f*@% up burgers' more than anyone else in the world, Perry disagrees. Picture: Toby Zerna

WITH the explosion of burger joints opening in Sydney, it is now easier than ever to grab a gourmet burger in Sydney for a bargain.

Here are the city’s best spots with burgers for $10 or less.

Burger Project — 1, World Square, 644 George St, Sydney

Incredibly, Neil Perry’s managed to design three burgers which sneak under the $10 mark at his latest business venture — the classic ($8.90), the American cheese ($9.90) and the cheese ($9.90).

Neil Perry at Burger Project in World Square. Picture: Toby Zerna

Something different: Burger in a bun. Your choice of burger, no bun, extra lettuce.

Visit: burgerproject.com

The Burger Joint, 393 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst

It’s central, tasty and, like Perry’s Burger Project there’s a range of burgers inside $10. The classic beef ($8.50), cheese ($9), cheese and gherkin ($9.5) and chicken burger ($10).

Something different: Hawaiian burger with chicken and cheese.

Visit: burgerjoint.com.au

In Parramatta The Garage is stepping up with a range of $10 options.

The Garage Burgers and Snags, 2/320 Church Street, Parramatta

These guys have fully embraced the philosophy of the $10 burger, with all six varieties — beef, chicken, lamb, barramundi, vegetarian and steak — on the menu for an even tenner.

Something different: Gelato burger — two scoops on a brioche bun.

Visit: thegarageburgersandsnags.com.au

Batch Burgers and Espresso, 3A Broughton St, Kirribilli

An American diner-style venue in the shadow of the Harbour Bridge — don’t worry it’s not half as cheesy as it sounds.

At $11 we know we’re bending the rules slightly here, but the cheese burger with onion, pickles and American mustard is still excellent value.

Something different: Sweet potato and corn with cumin

Visit: batchburger.com

Sean Connolly opened Parlour Burger next door to The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room on George Street.

Parlour Burger, 225 George St, Sydney

Sean Connolly’s George St burger bar does a very good southern fried chicken option ($10) with lettuce and blush mayonnaise.

Sean Connolly who has opened Parlour Burger on George Street.

Something different: Quinoa and cheese

Visit: parlour.com.au

Goodtime Burgers in Bondi Junction offer a good deal in a fun venue.

Goodtime Burgers and Sports Bar, 500 Oxford St, Bondi Junction

Located in The Eastern venue at the centre of Bondi Junction, there’s a good feed waiting at Goodtime, which has a designated $10 burger menu.

The Wagyu beef, southern fried chicken and roasted mushroom veggie burger are all at the right price.

Head Chef Matt Fitzgerald and Andrew Lazarus at Good Time Diner. Picture: John Appleyard

Something different: The bun-less “Naked and Shameless” burger with beef lettuce and chutney

Visit: theeastern.com.au/goodtimeburgers

The Burger Shed in Mosman has a cheese burger for $10.50.

The Burger Shed, 914 Military Rd, Mosman

That’s right, there’s a bargain to be had in the dead centre of Mosman.
The Burger Shed’s vintage cheese burger with angus beef comes in at a tidy $10.50.

Something different: An Indo veggie burger with fried tempeh, miso onions and nasi goreng aioli

Visit: burgershed.com.au

Soul Burger, 49 Perouse Road, Randwick

Soul burger at The Spot venue in Randwick has a very reputable falafel burger for $10.

Something different: The curry chickpea option with roasted peppers, tomato and aioli.

Visit: soulburger.com.au