Cooked to juicy perfection, layered up with your favourite toppings and packed into a soft bun – you can't beat a good burger. Whether you like a regular cheeseburger or prefer a gourmet stack featuring a charcoal bun and shaved truffle, we’ve found the best in Australia, from the West Coast all the way to the East Coast and Tasmania.

Click or scroll through to find the best burger near you, wherever you are in Australia.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

BurgerHero wins rave reviews for its vegan options including The Beyond Burger, layered up with sliced pickles, Spanish onions, vegan cheese and aioli. Meat-eaters should check out the ginormous Freak Burgers, which features a ramen-crusted chicken burger (pictured) and a belly-busting beef and mac 'n' cheese burger. Don’t miss the waffle fries, either.

Brodburger began life as a burger van and now has three permanent locations in suburbs of Canberra. There's a burger for everyone, including plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Inventive dishes include crumbed chicken breast with piri piri mayo (pictured), a lamb burger with tzatziki, tomato relish and feta, and a Beyond Meat burger with vegan cheese, vegan aioli and avocado. 

Reserve a table at the trendy Bar Luca for cocktails, unusual burgers and mouth-watering sides. It has options like Magic Mushroom, which consists of Southern fried mushroom, American cheese, lettuce, black garlic aioli and chilli jam, and Blame Canada (pictured), featuring a beef patty, American cheese, maple-glazed streaky bacon, aioli and poutine. There are two sister restaurants, in Darlinghurst and Parramatta.

There's more to the menu at friendly neighbourhood brunch spot Bloodhound Espresso than burgers, but the Bloody Mary Burger is what you should order. It's a beef patty topped with American cheese, sriracha bacon, pickles, onions, lettuce and Bloody Mary ketchup. Customers say you won't find better in Sydney.

Serving what it declares to be 'the best burger in North Sydney', Five Points Burgers is a casual joint serving a choice of five New York–style burgers. Order The Brooklyn (pictured) for a grilled beef patty with cheese, chipotle, chilli mayo, gherkin mayo, jalapeños and iceberg lettuce. Or try The Queens: a grilled chicken burger with bacon, cheese, tomato chilli sauce, gherkin mayo and lettuce.

Paul's Famous Hamburgers dates back to 1957, when people would travel from all over Sydney to visit the small hole-in-the-wall burger joint. The business has grown since then, but you can still expect a queue of customers outside. One of the most popular burgers is the Famous Works (pictured), topped with lettuce, tomato, raw onion, tomato sauce, egg, bacon, cheese and sweet, juicy pineapple.

Named for its towering pickle-topped burgers, playful joint Ze Pickle has a handful of locations across Queensland, including one at Brisbane Airport. Expect giant creations such as Kanye's Mum, which comprises a beef patty topped with fried cheese sticks, gooey American cheese and truffle butter. The menu also features chicken burgers and a selection of kids' meals.

Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar has everything: ocean views, beer and a choice of Wagyu beef, seafood, chicken and vegetarian burgers. Options include the Budgie Smuggler with Wagyu beef, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onions, cheese and an egg. Those with money to spend can order the show-stopping 'challenge burger', consisting of Wagyu beef, bacon, Cheddar, pulled pork and onion rings (pictured), with the chance to win a bar tab.

Noosa Beach Café, formerly known as Nosh Express, has a beautiful location, as well as serving some of the freshest and best burgers in Australia. Le Classic is its popular beef burger with relish and salad. But there are also more unusual choices on offer, too, such as a grilled barramundi burger with beetroot or battered flathead with dill and caper tartare. Don’t miss out on the fresh salads and seafood side dishes.

Everyone who visits the Gold Coast's Easy Street Diner has wonderful things to say about its burgers. There are some extremely decadent options such as The Pigmac, a pulled pork, mac 'n' cheese and barbecue sauce burger, and the Cheezie Boi (pictured) with buttermilk tenders, halloumi, bacon, cheese sauce and 'baconnaise' in a burger. 

This casual café in Cairns City wins rave reviews for both its burgers and great customer service. Favourites at the Cairns Burger Cafe include The Ultimate (pictured), with a double patty, cheese, bacon, egg, onion rings, relish and lettuce, and the Mediterranean, which comes loaded up with lettuce, Spanish onion, feta, sweet onion jam, smashed avocado and spicy mayo.

Expect to find some seriously sophisticated burgers at trendy spot Bread & Bone Wood Grill. Options include hefty The 300 (pictured), which features a 10.5oz (300g) beef patty topped with cheese, onion rings and salad, served medium rare. But if in doubt, opt for the crowd-pleasing Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger with smoked bacon, pickles, salad and ranch sauce.

If you’re looking for a good burger at a great price in South Australia, Nordburger is the place to go. Choose the Royale, a double beef burger with cheese, caramelised onions and pickles for something more traditional, or the Big Kahuna (pictured) – a beef burger with bacon, grilled pineapple and cheese – for something a little bit different. There are locations in Norwood and Hindmarsh, both suburbs of Adelaide.

Diamond Burger is an American-style diner in Glenunga, a suburb of Adelaide – think neon lights, milkshakes and booth seating. As the name suggests, the burgers here are the stars of the show. Expect specials such as chicken satay (pictured) and fried chicken burgers loaded with mac 'n' cheese, plus traditional American-style cheeseburgers. You can also combine all of the above in a bun, if you're really brave (and hungry)! Save room for one of the famous whipped cream–topped milkshakes if you can, though.

If you're looking for a cool bar with a laidback vibe, head to The Winston for its amazing burgers and good selection of craft beers. The burgers come fully loaded, like this chipotle-infused beef patty with cheese, garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and guacamole. Other menu highlights include the Southern-style chicken burger with tomato, lettuce, onion and chipotle mayo, and the vegan Shammy – two Beyond Meat patties, vegan cheese, lettuce, onion, pickles and vegan special sauce, served double-decker style.

A casual pub known for its excellent craft beers and delicious burgers, Jack Greene has it all – a cheeseburger, blue cheeseburger, pulled pork burger, lamb burger, chicken burger and cute miniature burgers. It even has weekly specials such as a sticky spiced pork belly burger with salad, pickles, jalapeños, chilli flakes and pork crackling (pictured). 

Burgers, hot dogs, milkshakes and loaded sides are what you'll find at computer-themed fast food chain 8bit. You'll probably want a side of potato gems, so you just need to decide on your burger. Customers recommend the Zelda (chickpea, corn and quinoa patty with American cheese, beetroot relish, grilled halloumi, avocado, lettuce and sauce) and Golden Axe (crispy fried chicken, cheese, sriracha, mayo and slaw).

The Bottle of Milk knows what it’s doing when it comes to gourmet burgers. The menu here has a wide selection of beef, chicken and vegetarian options to choose from. A stand-out option is the What a Pickle – a beef burger with cheese, dill pickles, mayo, relish, mustard and salad, and the Tofu Burger with shredded carrot, chilli sauce and satay. 

Andrew's Hamburgers has been dishing out crowd-pleasing burgers since 1939. There's a long list of options, such as the Five O Hawaiian (pineapple, cheese, beetroot and salad) and the Sanchez Mexican (jalapeño, sour cream, cheese, salad and hot sauce) with your choice of patty (beef, steak, vegetarian or chicken). Andrew’s Burger (pictured), a beef patty with an egg, bacon, cheese, cooked onions, salad and sauce, is widely considered the best.

The Royale Brothers is in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton, and is loved by customers for its tasty American-style burgers and speedy service. The burger counter is part of the Pantry restaurant and serves a menu of beef, fish, chicken and vegan burgers. Highlights include the Bacon Royale with a beef patty, bacon, double cheese, tomato, onion, pickles, mustard, mayo and special Royale sauce.

After years of pop-ups, Hoodburger has settled into permanent spots in Northbridge, Applecross, Duncraig and Inglewood, and reviews are almost exclusively excellent. Here, you'll find creative chicken and beef burgers such as the Hot Tender Sandwich with cheese, pickles, jalapeños and smoky mayo, and the juicy Deluxe Cheeseburger.

A cosy pub in the Margaret River area, Occy’s is the perfect stop for a burger and beer. The Beef Burger with fries and aioli gets rave reviews – and if you like spice, the habanero aioli is a great topping too. Punters also love the Southern-spiced Chicken Burger. It also has regular face painting and other activities for kids, making it the perfect family burger stop.

Meet & Bun has two locations in suburbs of Perth – East Victoria Park and Mount Lawley – and each is loved for its incredible, affordable burgers, great sides and fun atmosphere. Get The Dark Knight (pictured on the left), featuring Southern fried chicken, bacon, Cheddar, slaw, chipotle mayo and a charcoal brioche bun, for one of the crispiest burgers of your life. Or try Breaking Bad, a beef, bacon and Cheddar burger with pickles, mustard, chipotle mayo, salad and a potato bun for something more traditional.

For juicy, flavoursome burgers in Perth and Fremantle, Short Order Burger Co. has you covered. Organic beef patties are served on brioche with extra-fancy trimmings. The Cheese Burger features smoked mozzarella and Cheddar, while the BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger has candied bacon and barbecue sauce. The joint also sometimes serves a fried chicken and truffle burger special (pictured). 

Founded in Noosa, Queensland and now with outposts across Australia, Betty’s Burgers receives outstanding reviews. There are beef, fried and grilled chicken and plant-based options available with a variety of toppings including bacon, cheese, avocado smash and beetroot. Customers also love the Concretes, rich and creamy custard ice creams in flavours such as chocolate custard, topped with almond toffee, marshmallow sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

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Last updated by Dominique Ayling.