Get your hands around Newcastle's best burgers

Looking to satisfy your cravings for a juicy burger with all the trimmings? Whether you prefer a classic cheeseburger, a fried chicken number or a vegetarian burger that actually hits the spot, we've got you covered with our guide to Newcastle's best burgers.

The Avenue Takeaway

The Avenue Takeaway is an old-school takeaway joint serving up classic fish and chips and big, juicy burgers. It's no frills, cheap and cheerful – just how we like a takeaway spot to be. Don't miss the works burger here!
Where: 59B Stewart Ave, Hamilton South

The Bennett Hotel

The Bennett Hotel's burger offering is small but mighty. Our pick? The buttermilk fried chicken burger with white onion, oak lettuce, pickles, and Alabama white sauce. Grab The Bennett's burgers for $16 on a Tuesday night (and play trivia while you're at it).
Where: 146 Denison Street, Hamilton

Birdie

A modern take on the charcoal chicken shop, Birdie is the place to be for chicken burgers. We can't go past the schnitty burger with creamy slaw and aioli for just $14. If you’re after a side, the chips and salads always hit the spot here too.
Where: 3/47 Glebe Rd, The Junction

Burger Point

Tucked away on The Rooftop at Westfield Kotara is a great burger joint that features a bunch of gourmet options with a touch of Filipino flavours. Want to go all out? Order the Marvin glazed, the signature burger served with double handcraft beef patties, American cheese, pickles, signature burger sauce, and a doughnut glazed bun, topped with grated cheddar cheese and maple bacon bits.
Where: Shop 3016, Northcott Dr, Kotara

Burg Street

Get greasy with the lineup of burgers at Burg Street in Jesmond. With names that are always entertaining to order (think Tenacious B, Cheesie Royale, and Big Bird) and ingredients that are piled as high as possible without compromising on taste, Burg Street burgers are an underrated gem to get your hands around.
Where: Shop 75/28 Blue Gum Rd, Jesmond

Burger Bros at The Boat Shed

Are you a Lake Macquarie local? Head to Burger Bros at The Boat Shed for your burger fix. With plenty of beef, chicken, pork, and plant-based options, there's a burger for everyone to get their mitts on – our choice? The pit bro with Angus beef pattie, pulled pork, lettuce, onion rings, chipotle, and BBQ sauce.
Where: The Parade, Belmont

The Falcon Restaurant

This American-style diner offers up the dreamy combo of tasty burgers, cruisy beach vibes, and quality beers and cocktails. The Falcon Restaurant's cheeseburger is an excellent take on the classic, while the cajun chicken burger offers a delicious taste of the southern American flavours the restaurant is known for.
Where: 10 Pacific St, Newcastle NSW

The Grain Store

Pair your burger with craft beer at The Grain Store. We can't go past the stand-out Loui burger with crispy fried Louisiana chicken, lettuce, creamy blue cheese sauce, and spicy buffalo sauce. The Grain Store's wraps aren't any boring old wraps either – think spiced lamb, pulled brisket, or maple pork.
Where: 64-66 Scott St, Newcastle East

Hotel Jesmond

With five burgers to choose from on its extensive pub menu, Hotel Jesmond has got you covered when the cravings hit. There's even a bunch of burger add-ons including a Jeso pattie, fried chicken, southern fried mushroom, American cheese, and bacon if you want to deck out your burger.
Where: 182 Newcastle Rd, Jesmond

Larrie's

Serving up cheeky twists on iconic seaside takeaway favourites, Larrie's burgers are no-fuss, all flavour. For something different, try the fish burger with slaw, pickles, red onion, and burger sauce or the banga sanga with sausage, slaw, relish, pickles, and jalapenos.
Where: 99 Frederick St, Merewether

Mayfield West Kebabs & Charcoal Chicken

This low-key charcoal chicken shop has amassed a bit of a cult following in Newcastle, and for good reason. The burgers are classic takeaway shop creations, and when paired with the hand-cut chips, make for a delicious meal.
Where: 402 Maitland Rd, Mayfield

Mrs Jones Oyster Bar

Mrs Jones Oyster Bar may specialise in oysters, but did you know this Carrington spot also has a selection of burgers on the menu? If you're craving seafood, don't miss the Hawaiian fish burger or if you're after a classic beef burger, order the Angus beef burger featuring a wagyu patty, lettuce, tomato, beetroot, onion, cheese, and pickles.
Where: 91 Young St, Carrington

Newy Burger Co.

Newy Burger Co's menu has remained the same for years, which can only mean one thing – they nailed it the first time, and people just keep on coming back. Enjoy the burgers named after our iconic beaches including the Newy, Bar Beef, Dudley, Stocko, and Redhead.
Where: 459 Hunter St, Newcastle

Newy Fried Chicken

Newy Fried Chicken is inspired by the sweet and spicy southern flavours of Nashville, and boy does it deliver on its namesake dish – fried chicken. It's replaced the traditional burger with the sando, offering combos like the Sunday Sando, with crispy thigh fillet, shredded lettuce, American cheddar, sliced tomato, pickles, and house-made Sunday sauce. You can also choose your desired heat level for the chicken, so you can take it super spicy if you like.
Where: Shop 3/127-129 Lambton Rd, Broadmeadow

Rascal

If you’re a true Novocastrian, you would know Rascal Burgers by now. With burger joints in Newcastle's CBD and Charlestown, Rascal are known for their American-style burgers. While the regular menu always hits the spot, keep an eye out for the Burger of the Week specials so you can experience the full range of the kitchen's epic creations.
Where: 1/266 King St, Newcastle | 36 Pearson St, Charlestown

Smashed Burger

Opening in late 2024, Smashed Burger has brought with them a new level of burger excellence to Newcastle with their high-quality and creatively smashed burgers. Our pick? The spicy jalapeno ranch smash with two fiery paddles with a kick of cayenne, topped with smoky cheddar, fresh jalapeno slices, tangy pickled red onions, and crispy iceberg lettuce.
Where: 39 Beaumont St, Hamilton

Son of a Gun

This family-owned spot on Beaumont Street has become a bit of an institution over the years – known for their long opening hours and consistently high-quality service and great American-influenced flavours. Their blue cheese burger is one for the foodies complete with house-made beef patty, spiced pear jam, caramelised onion, lettuce, tomato, and blue cheese sauce.
Where: 66 Beaumont St, Hamilton

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