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. Others recommend a popular spot in Queenscliff, a beloved beachside fish burger, and some standout plated burgers from fine dining restaurants in Sydney’s CBD.
There’s nothing better than holding a perfect burger—juicy, carb-filled, and saucy. Sydney’s best burger sparks lively debates. The fish burger with pickled pineapple and chilli from the now-closed Burger Park is still missed by many, and Out of the Blue remains a reliable favourite.
Here, 14 leading chefs share their top picks for Sydney burgers, as well as their preferred places for snacks, group meals, and dates.
Jesse Orleans, Happyfield
“I’m not gonna hold you, I’m a Mary’s burger kind of guy. Burgers rank high among my favourite foods, but because of lifestyle choices, I allow myself just one burger a week. Eight times out of ten, it’s 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 double chicken Prego combo with a Sprite. It’s so nostalgic and a perfect, easy beach option.”
Andy Cooks
“Might head out to Chebbo’s for that one.”
Words by Grace Mackenzie · Updated on 06 Nov 2025 · Published on 06 Nov 2025
Chefs have their favourites, but Sydney’s burger scene offers a rich variety for all tastes.
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