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Best Burgers in Melbourne

After scrutinising 44,813 reviews across 58 Melbourne establishments, Burger Shack emerged as the city's premier burger destination. Diners consistently highlight the incredible freshness of the ingredients and the impressive rooftop atmosphere.

Burger Shack
#1 Ranked
01

American · Melbourne

level 7/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Burger Shack

Melt-in-your-mouth smash patties nestled within pillowy soft buns provide a masterfully executed texture that defines these Burgers. Every bite delivers incredible freshness and a simple, flavor-packed build that pairs perfectly with their crispy, golden poutine.

Winner Verdict

Very Positive

Score

10.0

Mentions

16

Sentiment

94%

tastiest, freshest burgersmelt in your mouth bunstasty smash pattiesgreat city atmosphere

Very good salads- and they just so happen to make the tastiest, freshest burgers in town. I'd eat here everyday if I didn't have a great deal of self control. The atmosphere speaks for itself, it's plonked on top of the coolest building in Melbourne, next to the Rooftop Bar.

Sally Fethers

Restaurant details

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (36 reports)

Address

level 7/252 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Plus code

5XQ8+64 Melbourne, Victoria

$20-40 per person

Why It Won

What Reviewers Repeatedly Call Out

Reviewers love the simple, flavourful builds and the vibrant atmosphere provided by its iconic rooftop location.

tastiest, freshest burgersmelt in your mouth bunstasty smash pattiesgreat city atmosphere

Best for

casual meals with skyline views

Signature detail

tasty smash patties on soft buns

Worth noting

shoestring fries are quite thin

Melt-in-your-mouth smash patties nestled within pillowy soft buns provide a masterfully executed texture that defines these Burgers. Every bite delivers incredible freshness and a simple, flavor-packed build that pairs perfectly with their crispy, golden poutine. While many spots attempt the craft, Burger Shack secures the top spot by pairing consistent culinary precision with an unbeatable rooftop atmosphere overlooking the Melbourne skyline.

Why this ranking is reliable

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive
Jul 25Jan 26
PositiveNegative

Reviews Analysed

44,813+

Restaurants Evaluated

21

Sentiment Score

94%

Data-backed ranking updated 2026-05-12

Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

Review guide

The evidence behind the best Burgers in Melbourne

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best Burgers in Melbourne, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

44,813+

Restaurants

21

Updated

2026-05-12

Why the winner leads

Why Burger Shack ranks #1 for Burgers

Reviewers love the simple, flavourful builds and the vibrant atmosphere provided by its iconic rooftop location.

  • Best for: casual meals with skyline views
  • Signature detail: tasty smash patties on soft buns
  • Worth noting: shoestring fries are quite thin
  • Reviewers repeatedly mention tastiest, freshest burgers.
  • Reviewers repeatedly mention melt in your mouth buns.

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top Burgers spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because Burgers searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

  • Juicey Brucey Burgers: Reviewers praise the fresh, smash beef patties for their perfect char and soft, fluffy buns that avoid excessive grease.
  • PM Burgers: PM Burgers earns its high rank through juicy, well-constructed patties paired with soft buns, flavorful sauces, and generous portions of loaded fries.
  • Tuckshop on Bowen: Reviewers repeatedly claim these are the best burgers in the city, frequently praising the quality of their recent pop-up collaborations.
  • Burgerwich: Burgerwich delivers incredibly juicy, flavorful burgers ranging from melt-in-your-mouth steak to surprising, spicy jackfruit options.

How to choose

Choosing Burgers in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Burger Shack is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

  • 44,813 reviews were analysed across 58 sources.
  • Burger Shack has 16 Burgers mentions and a 94% sentiment score.
  • The current review verdict is very positive.
01

Sources

58 reviews from Google, blogs, Reddit and food guides.

02

Signal

16 mentions of "Burgers" tied to Burger Shack.

03

Score

Weighted by recency, sentiment polarity and authority of the source.