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Burgers You Must Try in Melbourne North

From 80-year institutions to smash burger cult joints, 10 burger spots worth crossing Sydney Road for.

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The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track
10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

From 80-year institutions to smash burger cult joints, 10 burger spots worth crossing Sydney Road for.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
01
of 10
BETTY'S BURGERS4.7
AmericanPreston
Editor's note

Crowd-pleasing burgers in Northland with standout staff and a shroom burger worth the trip.

02
of 10
4.3
AmericanBrunswick East
Editor's note

Brunswick East's go-to for smash burgers, craft beer, and free live bands any night of the week.

04
of 10
DANNY'S BURGERS4.3
Modern AustralianFitzroy North
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Melbourne's oldest burger joint — serving the same honest, old-school patties since 1945.

06
of 10
BURGER ROAD - FAIRFIELD4.7
AmericanFairfield
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Fairfield's independent burger destination — Wagyu patties, quirky burger names, and shakes that outshine the major chains at a fraction of the price.

07
of 10
CHEW BURGER4.7
AmericanPreston
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Preston's neighbourhood burger joint with juicy patties, house-battered onion rings, and a famously hospitable owner.

08
of 10
JUST RELOAD4.9
AmericanCarlton
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Carlton's cult halal burger spot where the Inferno and Reload burgers have regulars crossing the city.

09
of 10
SKULLERS4.8
AmericanSouth Morang
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South Morang's beloved halal smash-burger joint — famous for skookies and Con's warm welcome.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

Burgers You Must Try in Melbourne North · The Curator