12 of Australia's best burgers

12 of Australia's best burgers

Australian chefs are having a lot of fun with what they can put between two pieces of bread.

By Jessica Wilkinson & Paul Chai

Friends, we think it’s pretty safe to say that burgers are life. So it’s only fitting that we serve you up with a guide to the Aussie burger revolution that has taken place and has produced some of the FINEST patties ever to have graced our lips. Here are 12 of the best.

Huxtaburger

What: Huxtaburger
Why: Brioche buns, Wagyu beef and house-pickled cucumbers, jalapenos and sriracha mayo
Where: Various locations

Easey's

What: Easey’s
Why: The Rowdy Double Cheeseburger – with an indulgent, buttery bun and loads of melting cheese – with a side of chilli cheese chips.
Where: 3/48 Easey Street, Collingwood. It's a train carriage, on a rooftop, overlooking Melbourne City. Need we say more?

8Bit

What: 8Bit
Why: The Altered Beast burger with beef, bacon, cheese, grilled onions and both BBQ and special 8Bit sauce.
Where: Melbourne city centre, Footscray (Melbourne) and Haymarket (Sydney).

Mary's

What: Mary's
Why: This place is like Mcdonald's on crack. Soft, delicious, cheesy burgers with a side of fried chicken if you please.
Where: Newtown and Sydney city centre

Burger Project

What: Burger Project
Why: Food from a celebrity chef at it’s finest. Go the Fried Chicken and Bacon Katsu, for a twist on a bird burger.
Where: Various locations in Australia

Burger Theory

What: Burger Theory
Why: The Korean chicken burger, falafel burgers and the Pearl’s Cheeseburger with cheese, pickles, onion, ketchup and mustard.
Where: Various locations in Adelaide

Short Order Burger Co

What: Short Order Burger Co.
Why: The BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, which uses maple bacon and piles it high.
Where: The Mantle, 1 James Street, Fremantle and 800 Hay St. Perth city centre. Both locations are BYO, so grab a six-pack and settle in.

Ben's Burgers

What: Ben's Burgers
Why: The Elvis burger with bacon, peanut butter, banana and maple syrup. Yup.
Where: 5B Winn Lane, Fortitude Valley

Getta Burger

What: Getta Burger
Why: the Getta Filthy burger, with beef patty, double cheese, fries, brisket, bacon, pulled pork, grilled onion, fresh white onion, pickles, ranch, mustard and BBQ sauce all squeezed between two pieces of bread. Getta in my belly...
Where: Various locations in Queensland

The Burger Haus

What: Burger Haus
Why: Greek Goddess, a prime lamb patty with feta, tzatziki, hummus, tomato, lettuce, red onion and flat leaf parsley, and the ice cream burger (pictured).
Where: 364A Elizabeth Street, North Hobart and 26 Bligh St., Rosny Park, Hobart

Brodburger

What: Brodburger
Why: The original Brodburger, packed with a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, homemade aioli, tomato relish and blue cheese.
Where: Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston and Capital Brewing Co., 3/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick, Canberra

Chur Burger

What: Chur Burger
Why: Try the beef brisket tacos and fried chicken, but keep in mind the burgers are the stars. Go for the signature burger with crisp pork belly, chilli caramel, slaw and aioli.
Where: Various locations in Australia