Where Chefs Eat: 14 Top Chefs Pick Their Favourite Sydney Burger
[translate: Mimi Wong] loves a happy hour hero, and [translate: Toby Wilson] prefers a Portuguese chicken option. There’s also a favourite from [translate: Queenscliff], a popular beachside fish burger, and some impressive burgers served in stylish CBD restaurants.
There’s something special about holding a perfect burger in both hands. Juicy, carb-filled, and saucy – it’s hard to resist. Everyone has their preferred burger, and debates about Sydney’s best are lively. The fish burger with pickled pineapple and chilli from the now-closed [translate: Burger Park] is missed, while Out of the Blue remains a reliable choice.
Here, 14 leading chefs share their top Sydney burger picks, along with their favourite snack stops, places for big groups, and date spots.
Recommended Burgers by Chefs
- Jesse Orleans, Happyfield: “I’m a Mary’s burger kind of guy. Burgers rank high on my list of favourites, but because of lifestyle choices, I limit myself to one a week. Eight times out of ten, I go for a Mary’s Burger.”
- Isobel Whelan-Little, Ace Hotel Sydney: “I’m a sucker for Ogalo! Nothing beats a morning at the beach followed by a salty-dog double chicken Prego combo with a Sprite. It’s nostalgic and an easy beach option.”
- Andy Cooks: “I might head out to Chebbo’s for that one.”
Words by Grace Mackenzie · Updated on 06 Nov 2025 · Published on 06 Nov 2025
Author's summary: Fourteen top Sydney chefs reveal their favourite burgers, blending nostalgic flavours with unique local favourites across vibrant beach and city spots.
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