Where Chefs Eat: 14 Top Chefs Pick Their Favourite Sydney Burger
Mimi Wong enjoys a happy hour hero, while Toby Wilson prefers a Portuguese chicken option. The list also includes a beloved Queenscliff spot, a popular beachside fish burger, and some beautifully presented choices in upscale CBD restaurants. Written by Grace Mackenzie, updated and published on 06 Nov 2025.
Grasping a perfect burger with both hands is truly one of the best experiences—juicy, carb-packed, and saucy. Everyone has their favourite, and Sydney's best burger sparks lively debates. Personally, I miss the fish burger with pickled pineapple and chilli from the now-closed Burger Park, though Out of the Blue consistently impresses.
Here, 14 top chefs reveal their favourite Sydney burgers and their go-to spots for snacks, group dining, or dates.
Chef Picks
- Jesse Orleans, Happyfield: "I’m not gonna hold you, I’m a Mary’s burger kind of guy. Burgers rank high on my list of favourites, but due to lifestyle choices, I limit myself to one a week. Eight out of ten times, it’s Mary’s."
- Isobel Whelan-Little, Ace Hotel Sydney: "I’m a sucker for Ogalo! Nothing beats a morning at the beach followed by a salty-dog order of a double chicken Prego combo with a Sprite. It’s nostalgic and an easy beach option."
- Andy Cooks: "Might head out to Chebbo’s for that one."
"Two hands wrapped around an ace burger is one of the best situations you can find yourself in."
Author’s summary: Top Sydney chefs share their favourite burgers, from nostalgic beachside bites to standout dishes in the city’s finest restaurants, revealing the city's vibrant burger scene.
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