Melbourne’s a stunning city and there burgers are world-class

It started the way these things always do. All I said was, “I wonder who makes the best burger in Victoria?” The next thing you know, my inbox is way over allocation, Telstra is sending those whiny emails and I’m struggling with more suggestions than a drunk blonde on Derby night.

Of the 70-plus great hamburger joints nominated by more than 200 Epicure readers, from humble roadhouses on dusty highways to gourmet hamburger operations, Danny’s in North Fitzroy was the most popular, collecting 30 per cent more nominations than anyone else.

Andrew’s Burgers take some beating

The strong performance of Kermond’s was, however, the real surprise. Especially as Lava Street, Warrnambool, is hardly a high-traffic location - unless you are comparing it to the Oodnadatta Track. Still, they collected more nominations than the next two country places (the Igloo Roadhouse in Buxton and Stella’s at Seymour) combined and came second only to Danny’s.

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No matter which way we go, we find all roads in Australia leading back to Andrew’s Hamburgers. Not strange when you taste this 400gram devine creation. Built on 50 plus years of tradition, this humble establishment does the Aussie Burger proud.

Andrew’s burger at - you guessed right - Andrew’s Burger.
Photo: Rebecca Hallas

Andrew’s Hamburgers

Ph: (03) 9690 2126; 144 Bridport St, ALBERT PARK 3206,

Andrew’s in Melbourne (just off the F1 track)

Salt, pepper and a bit of love. Ask Greg Pappas the secret to hamburger success, and that’s the answer you get. There’s also talk of quality ingredients, and getting the grill temperature just right. If he’s slightly evasive, it’s understandable: Pappas runs one of Melbourne’s best old-style hamburger joints and wants to keep it that way.

“Everyone says there are secrets… but the basic rule with our burgers is that we have the best produce - the best bacon, the best beef, the best lettuce - and everything is prepared on the day.” A little salt and pepper when the patties are on the grill are the only additions. Whatever the key, Andrews Hamburgers in Albert Park has stood the test of time. Countless shops have taken a chance on the bayside suburb, but few have gone the distance in quite the same way. The burgers regularly feature in “best-of” lists in this city and recently Pappas’ store turns 50.”

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