Where Chefs Eat: 14 Top Chefs Pick Their Favourite Sydney Burger
Mimi Wong enjoys a happy hour burger, while Toby Wilson prefers a Portuguese chicken option. The list also includes a favourite from Queenscliff, a popular beachside fish burger, and some gourmet creations from the CBD.
Gripping a perfect burger with both hands is one of life’s great pleasures—juicy, carb-filled, and saucy. In Sydney, the best burger sparks lively debate. Although Burger Park is now closed, its fish burger with pickled pineapple and chili is still missed. Out of the Blue remains a reliable spot.
Here, 14 top chefs reveal their favourite Sydney burgers, plus their go-to snack, ideal group spot, and best date destination.
Chef Picks
- Jesse Orleans, Happyfield: “I’m a Mary’s burger kind of guy. Burgers rank high on my list, but lifestyle limits me to one per week. Eight times out of ten, it’s Mary’s.”
- Isobel Whelan-Little, Ace Hotel Sydney: “I’m a fan of Ogalo! Nothing beats a morning at the beach followed by a salty-dog double chicken Prego combo and a Sprite. It’s nostalgic and a simple beach option.”
- Andy Cooks: “Might head out to Chebbo’s for that one.”
“I’m a Mary’s burger kind of guy. Burgers rank high on my list, but lifestyle limits me to one per week. Eight times out of ten, it’s Mary’s.” — Jesse Orleans
Author's summary: Sydney’s burger scene draws top chefs with nostalgic favourites and gourmet picks, highlighting iconic spots and hidden gems across the city.
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