A beef burger on a plate with chips.

Brodburger offers a variety of delicious burger options. Image: Jez Rodriguez for Visit Canberra

22 May 2025

In brief:

  • Locals voted for the best burgers in Canberra on the We Are CBR Instagram account.
  • This article lists more than 10 places to get a burger in Canberra.

Whether you prefer a simple cheeseburger, something loaded with fillings or a plant-based option – there’s a burger for everyone in Canberra.

We put the call out on the @weareCBR Instagram page to find your favourites.

Here are the results:

All About Burgers, various locations

There’s a new food van on the block, and it’s serving up delicious American-style burgers.

The ‘Oklahoma smash’ beef burger and fried chicken burger have our mouths watering.

The burger van is popping up at various locations and markets around Canberra, so keep an eye out on their social media channels for their next stop.

Brodburger, Kingston and Tuggeranong

Made with fresh local ingredients, this burger joint is a Canberra favourite.

The menu has plenty of variety. Pick from their signature beef or chicken burgers or upgrade both to a deluxe with bacon. Plant-based eaters can enjoy the ‘BrodVeg’ made with a house-made veggie patty.

Brodburgers are decent in size, so arrive hungry!

Burger Villains, Page and Tuggeranong

This burger spot caters for villains of all sizes.

If you’re after a regular size burger, go for their traditional chicken and beef options, or one of the vegetarian options including halloumi or veggie patties.

If you’re feeling hungrier (or more evil) than usual, they have ‘super villain’ burger options. They also have a ‘small villain’ option for the kids.

BZ Burger, Belconnen and Kippax

Northsiders are loving BZ Burger’s menu.

From traditional beef and chicken burgers to wild turkey-maple glazed fried chicken, halloumi and prawn burgers – they’ve got something for all burger-lovers.

Grease Monkey, Braddon

With it’s vibing beer garden and American style-menu, Greasy’s is a local favourite.

You can’t go past their classic ‘Greasy’ beef burger or the southern-fried chicken burger. They also have a vegan-burger option.

Hot tip: on Tuesdays, you can get a free drink with any burger.

Grill’d, various locations

You can find Grill’d venues on northside and southside.

They have a range of burger fillings, buns and sauces to choose from including vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Hello Harry, Dickson

This burger spot in Dickson has an extensive burger menu.

Pick from traditional beef and chicken burgers to pulled meat or vegetarian options like their mushroom burger.

They also have snack sized burgers as a lighter option, or for those feeling hungrier - a 1kg burger!

Kingsley’s, various locations

Awesome chips and awesome burgers.

Kingsley’s offer single and double fillet chicken burgers, as well as schnitzel and tender burgers.

Seasonings include tandoori, Cajun and southern fry.

This old school takeaway shop is so good, it’s been listed in the Good Food Guide.

They have many burgers to choose from. Some menu highlights include their ‘Cheesy McCheese Face’ beef burger, chilli fish burger and the halloumi burger with pesto.

Plus, they have a video game machine and pinball machine to keep you entertained while you wait for your food.

Milky Lane, Braddon

Milky Lane’s burger menu is packed full of deliciousness and hip-hop flair.

Burgers include ‘Big Poppa’, a towering stack of wagyu beef, maple-smoked bacon, American cheese, and truffle aioli, and ‘Lil Weezy’, which features southern fried chicken, mac & cheese patties, and creamy ranch dressing.

Patty Smith’s, Dickson 

Patty Smith’s menu is a celebration of bold flavours and Australian produce.

Highlights include the ‘Kickin' Chicken burger’ made with a chicken fillet, slaw, tomato, and their OG hot sauce, and the ‘Mac Daddy’ beef burger with gooey mac & cheese on top.

Torrens Takeaway, Torrens

This beloved takeaway shop in Torrens has an extensive burger menu.

Pick from many variations of beef and chicken burgers or upgrade to a scotch fillet steak burger - yum.

They also have veggie burgers and egg and bacon burgers.

Wonderburger, Kingston

Located at Kingston shops, this retro-style burger joint is serving up deliciously stacked burgers.

Take your pick of spiced, smashed or fried meats, loaded with brie or American cheese, or if you’re after a vego option check out their crumbed portobello burger.

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