Why are burgers the most popular fast food go-to throughout the world?
With a fast-paced lifestyle, many of us don’t have time to cook elaborate meals or even sit down for a meal – fast food chains are quick and convenient making them the perfect choice for those who lead hectic lifestyles.
Hamburgers first appeared on Australian menus in the 1950s, originally introduced by American troops stationed Down Under during World War II and have quickly become a diet staple; every café worth its reputation will have a burger on the menu as an obligatory option for those who can’t decide.
We’ve put together six of our favourite burger joints for a bunderful time:
Hola Amigos! Time to head to Mochachos on Eyre Street in Kingston to appease Mexican and oversized burger cravings. This Canberra diner oozes quirky charm from wall murals to bright red and blue chairs; there is fun and fine fare in the air as discerning foodies settle in with a cold drink to check out a menu featuring perfectly spiced flame-grilled chicken.
Start with BBQ chicken wings and dipping sauce or a toasted Mexican chicken sandwich with crisp lettuce, tomato and mayo; before chowing down on flame-grilled gourmet burgers like beef with cheese, pineapple, feta, guacamole and sliced jalapeño, or a chicken burrito with sautéed onion, green capsicum, cheese and guacamole, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Serving up secret recipe, prime-cut ribs and gourmet burgers in the city’s hottest dining precinct, no visit to South Brisbane is complete without a stop at Big Roddy’s Rippin’ Rib Shack on Fish Lane. Only metres from its original market stall, this American-style diner rocks a rustic vibe of a curved bar, recycled timber, leather booth seating and a cartoon mural of the owner as guests devour finger-lickin’ good racks of ribs.
Poutine with bacon, fries, rich gravy and cheese curd tempts to start, or buffalo chicken wings and blue cheese dipping sauce, moving onto the Ribwich burger – pulled pork belly and shoulder, BBQ sauce, coleslaw and dill pickles on a toasted bun – or deep-fried buttermilk brined, seasoned chicken breast, lettuce, dill pickles, lime and white pepper mayo.
Designed by Chefs for the modern-day family, head to Grill Street on Central Place in Ropes Crossing for cooked-to-order gourmet burgers and much more. Taste your way through a delicious, handcrafted menu, carefully curated with your taste buds in mind, while chilling out alfresco on balmy days or indoors where tantalising aromas promise memorable meals and cabinets are stocked with temptations.
Grab an iced coffee or chocolate shake to go with a truffle burger – grilled chicken breast, black truffle mayo, rocket, tomato, bacon and Swiss cheese – or wrap your mouth around the B.O.M. beef burger with maple bacon, aioli, onion jam, tomato, Swiss cheddar, rocket and a side of super crunchy chips.
Quality, sustainability and community are what you’ll get on the plate at Out of the Blue on Clovelly Road in Coogee. This classic fish and chip café with a French twist attracts more and more diners each Summer as they discover the delectable fare on the menu after a swim at beautiful Clovelly Beach.
Join the lively buzz of conversation as you peruse a menu of gourmet burgers, seafood and salads, perhaps ordering Pablo’s famous fish burger with grilled NZ hoki, dressed in a herby and garlic basting, lettuce, tomato, carrot, cheese, potato salad, red onion and chilli mayo. Finish decadently with a deep-fried Mars bar.
Bringing café fare with flair to the heart of Melbourne City, Docklands Den on Rakaia Way is the place to head for a quick lunch fix or catch up with friends over great coffee. A bright and breezy vibe of tiled floors, sea-green chairs and cabinets overflowing with all manner of treats sets the mood for enjoying everything from muffins to burgers, sandwiches and chicken parmas.
For your ultimate burger fix, choose the Dock and Den burger with beef patty, crumbed chicken, beef rasher, fresh lettuce, tomato, cheese, crispy shallots and housemade mustard mayo in a brioche bun; or a Moroccan spiced grilled chicken burger with mixed leaves, onion, jalapeño, Swiss cheese, sweet chilli and truffle mayo.
Save the earth one Brussels sprout at a time at plant-based restaurant No Bones Ocean Shores on Rajah Road in Ocean Shores. On a mission to change the way diners think about vegan food, this fun and funky Northern Rivers cafe projects a chilled-out vibe ideal for relaxing and refuelling with family and friends from a creative lunch and dinner menu.
Sip a refreshing drink while delving into a lunch of a No Beef burger – plant-powered patty, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion and special sauce – or a B and E panini, with vutcher bac’n, No Bones egg, leaves, BBQ sauce, aioli and a hash brown.
