Burgers Melbourne: Betty’s Burgers, Sideshow Burgers opening new stores

Burger lovers are in for a treat, with some big names moving into Melbourne suburbs. Find out what’s opening near you.

Gasser Elkharibi at Burgertory Chapel St. The chain has plans to open three new restaurants. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Burger fans across Melbourne have plenty of reasons to celebrate, with some big names planning to move into suburbs across the city.

From Betty’s Burgers to Royal Stacks, here’s where to go for your next burger hit.

BURGERTORY

Burgertory is opening four new stores across Melbourne.

The Melbourne based chain, known for its “sinfully delicious burgers” recently opened its 12th store on Glen Huntly Rd Caulfield and has plans to open four more before the end of the year, in Boronia, Fairfield, Box Hill and Caroline Springs.

Its expansion comes after the chain opened in the old Hungry Jacks building on Chapel St in South Yarra last year, complete with an angel wings selfie wall.

Customers lined up around the block to get their hands on one of 100 free burgers the owners gave away at the recent Caulfield store opening.

“It’s been really exciting, we’ve been received really well by customers in Caulfield,” a Burgertory spokesman said.

He said the key to making the chain’s burgers so tasty was using fresh produce and local suppliers.

The Boronia store will open in a plum spot at Boronia Junction shopping centre, near Woolworths and in the old home of an abandoned kebab shop.

Visitors to the site can scan a QR code on the windows and submit their details to receive a free burger at its opening day party.

The chain’s most popular burgers are the “Pride” featuring a beef patty, American cheese, relish, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle, and the “Lust” featuring Southern fried chicken, American slaw, pickles and mayo.

Details: burgertory.com.au

CARL JRS

Carl's Jnr is also opening three new stores in Melbourne.

The popular American burger chain recently opened a new store in Epping and has plans to open in Melton and Clayton in the coming weeks.

Carl’s Jr marketing manager Geoff Kaider said for more than 80 years, Carl’s Jr. had been perfecting the quintessential American burger experience and had a variety of options to suit all palettes and appetites.

Favourites include the Famous Star with Cheese, the Big Carl, the Western Bacon Cheeseburger and The California Classic.

There’s also bottomless soft drinks in restaurant and “proper milkshakes” with hand-scooped ice-cream, as well as a premium burger range and vegetarian options.

Details: carlsjr.com.au

SIDESHOW BURGERS

The popular burger chain has unveiled plans to open new stores in Blackburn, Cranbourne and Mt Evelyn.

As well as their popular burgers, side dishes, including mac and cheese croquettes with secret sauce, and desserts such as deep fried oreo cookies and frozen yoghurts, are also a hit.

The new Blackburn store is expected to be open by the end of November.

Details: sideshowburgers.com.au

Royal Stacks owner Dani Zeini is taking his burger chain to Moorabbin. Picture Rebecca Michael.

ROYAL STACKS

Burger king Dani Zeini is bringing his meaty menu to the heart of industrial Moorabbin.

Royal Stacks has just opened in an old tobacco factory being reborn as Morris Moor.

The restaurant has a retro 90s feel and includes a podcasting booth.

The crew tested the waters via a soft launch on Tuesday, October 26 and will celebrate with a grand opening on November 10.

Bettys Burgers is opening a 1950s themed restaurant in Frankston. Picture: supplied

BETTY’S BURGERS

Betty is aiming to be Melbourne’s go to gal for burgers this summer with four new outlets opening.

This old school Aussie burger chain has confirmed it is opening at 25 Playne Street, Frankston and 5 Main Street, Mornington.

The Queensland based franchise has also advertised for staff for new outlets at Brighton and Northland shopping centre in Preston.