Where Chefs Eat: 14 Top Chefs Pick Their Favourite Sydney Burger
Mimi Wong enjoys a great happy hour burger, while Toby Wilson prefers a Portuguese chicken option. Other favorites include a classic in Queenscliff, a popular beachside fish burger, and several elegant options in Sydney’s CBD. Written by Grace Mackenzie · Updated on 06 Nov 2025 · Published on 06 Nov 2025
There’s nothing quite like holding a perfect burger in your hands—juicy, packed with carbs, and dripping with sauce. Sydney’s best burger sparks passionate debate. Personally, I still crave the fish burger with pickled pineapple and chili from the now-closed Burger Park. Out of the Blue never disappoints either.
Here are the favorite burgers of 14 leading chefs in Sydney, along with their recommendations for snacks, group dining, and date spots.
Jesse Orleans, Happyfield
“I won’t lie, I’m a Mary’s burger fan. Burgers rank high on my favorite foods list, but due to lifestyle choices, I limit myself to one a week. Eight out of ten times, I end up choosing a Mary’s Burger.”
Isobel Whelan-Little, Ace Hotel Sydney
“I’m hooked on Ogalo! Nothing beats a beach morning followed by a salty dog and a double chicken Prego combo with a Sprite. It’s mostly nostalgia, and an easy, satisfying beachside option.”
Andy Cooks
“I might head 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: Sydney’s top chefs reveal their go-to burgers, showcasing a delicious mix of local favorites from casual beach bites to refined city options.
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