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Proving high price and posh presentation is not always a reliable indication of quality, Victorians appear to love one burger above the others, with some even prepared to travel hours to scoff it.

An old style burger joint in Warrnambool has won Victorians’ hearts with its traditional, affordable fare, style and service.

Asked what burgers were best in the state, many Herald Sun readers have confidently declared — Kermonds.

In fact, some went so far as to say Kermonds in the regional town of Warrnambool had the best burgers not just in Victoria, but possibly Australia.

“Kermonds is the best old school burger you can get by a long shot. Great value compared to many modern offerings at trendy new places,” said one.

Another revealed they had once made a six hour round trip on a Saturday night, with mates, just to devour one.

But some other venue's burgers — and their sky-high prices — did not receive the same high praise.

Here’s what you’ll pay for a pretty basic burger at these Victorian eateries.

Kermonds Hamburgers, Warrnambool

An iconic Kermonds burger. Picture: Supplied

A Kermonds hamburgers at with the lot and a milkshake.

This somewhat iconic regional burger joint was established in 1949 and proudly spruiks “fresh hamburgers are made before your eyes!”

Located in Lava St, Kermonds makes a classic cheeseburger and a good old hamburger with the lot, among others.

A junior burger costs just $7 while one with the lot will set you back $15.90.

Its steak rolls are $24 and the milkshakes to wash the burgers or rolls down — legendary.

Cutler & Co, Fitzroy

It’s basic, but the Cutler and Co burger gets some rave reviews.

The $30 burger on this fine dining restaurant’s bar menu has been described in glowing terms, with some saying it’s the best they’ve ever had. And it’s definitely a lot more affordable than the next item on its bar menu, which is a 600g club steak for $130 or Sardinian suckling pig for $190.

Located in Gertrude St, Fitzroy, chef Andrew McConnell’s Cutler & Co is open from 5.30pm until late Thursday to Friday, and from 5pm on Saturday. It’s also open for all day dining on Sunday from 12pm until late.

Shush Burger & Bar, Melbourne

It promises to deliver “a fun dining experience crafted by chef Sean Connolly” on level one at the Courtyard by Marriott at Melbourne’s Flagstaff Gardens, and to be “Melbourne’s best burger restaurant and bar”.

“Our hamburgers consist of a 160g combination of brisket, chuck steak and dry aged Victorian beef — all burgers are cooked medium and oozing juicy goodness,” Shush spruiks.

Its Shush grand master burger, at $29, has a double pattie, white onion, double red Leicester cheese, pickles and tomato ketchup.

The Shush standard with a single pattie, white onion, pickles, dijon and tomato ketchup is a much more affordable $15.

Gimlet at Cavendish House, Melbourne

This Russell St fine dining restaurant’s basic but tasty cheeseburger, served for supper (after 10pm) on Fridays and Saturdays, will set you back $28.

That’s a whole lot cheaper than its dry-aged 900g, T-bone on it's a la carte autumn menu though — which will see you out of pocket a whopping $180.

Gimlet notes that its menu reflects the venue’s love of European flavours and traditions, and contemporary techniques that hero Australian produce.

Bird Bang’n Chicken, Brunswick

A chicken burger from Bird in Brunswick.

Described as “a big-hearted bistro and bar creating bespoke chicken and booze”, this Brunswick East eatery has takeaway chicken or mushroom burgers for $25, that come with crinkle cut chips.

The mushroom burgers are almost as popular as the chicken ones at Bird.

Bar Margaux, Melbourne

Located in the basement of 111 Lonsdale St, the $30 MGX burger delivers a double patty, cheddar, bacon, its “famous sauce” and frites — with a tonne of atmosphere.

Rockpool, Southbank

Southbank’s Rockpool Bar & Grill’s David Blackmore Full Blood wagyu Burger is $29.

But it does come with chips and an Asahi beer.

Builders Arms Hotel, Fitzroy

Even at a Melbourne pub like the Builders Arms in Gertrude St, Fitzroy, a cheeseburger or vegan burger with fries come with a $24 price tag.

Lamaros Hotel, South Melbourne

Ex footballer Paul Dimattina, owner of Lamaros Hotel, with restaurant manager Sara Montano and venue manager Adam Pittitto. Picture: Aaron Francis

Set for an outdoor makeover, you can enjoy a black angus beef burger with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, pickles, sauces and fries at Lamaros for $34.

The Cricketer’s Bar, at the Windsor, Melbourne CBD

A burger with chips at the bar of this grand, old hotel will cost you $29.

The Prince, St Kilda

If ever there was a spot a burger was sought and devoured, it’s in the public bar here, where a Wagu burger costs $28.

Young and Jackson, Melbourne CBD

The landmark Young & Jackson pub in Melbourne’s CBD. Picture: Paul Jeffers

Opposite Melbourne’s Flinders St Station, the landmark Young and Jackson hotel serves up beef burgers for $24.

MCG

A basic beef burger and chips now costs footy fans $22.50 at the MCG.

Wharf Shed, Geelong

This Geelong waterfront venue serves up mushroom and beef burgers for $28 and a chicken version for $28.50.

Boss Burger, Geelong and Ballarat

Located in cosmopolitan Pakington St as well as the Waurn Ponds shopping centre, Boss burgers start at $14.90 and go up to $18.90. There’s also a Boss Burger in Sturt St, Ballarat.

Pistol Pete’s, Geelong

The soft shell crab po'boy from Pistol Pete's Food 'n Blues. There are also many burger choices.

In the heart of Geelong’s CBD – in Little Malop St — is the ambient, American deep south style Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues, where a basic cheeseburger costs just $15 and a triple cheeseburger $24. Adding Cajun fries to your burger meal will set you back another $6.

Squires Loft, Ballarat

This popular spot in regional Ballarat prides itself on its steak — with a 300g scotch fillet costing $52 and 400g ribeye on the bone an eye-watering $64 — but also offers steak and chicken burgers for $29.

Griffin Burger, Ballarat

Ballarat also has a cheap and understandably popular burger joint, however, in Griffin Burger — where a basic cheeseburger is just $11 and more jazzy burgers just $12, $13 and $15.