Where Chefs Eat: 14 Top Chefs Pick Their Favourite Sydney Burger
Mimi Wong loves a happy hour hero, while Toby Wilson prefers a Portuguese chicken dish. The list also includes a favourite spot in Queenscliff, a beachside fish option, and some beautifully plated burgers in fine CBD restaurants. Words by Grace Mackenzie · Updated on 06 Nov 2025 · Published on 06 Nov 2025.
Holding a perfect burger with both hands is one of life’s great pleasures—juicy, carb-loaded, and saucy. Everyone has their go-to burger, and Sydney’s best is always debated. The fish burger (with pickled pineapple and chilli) from the now-closed Burger Park is sorely missed, though Out of the Blue remains a strong contender.
Here are 14 top chefs sharing their favourite Sydney burgers and where they go for snacks, group meals, or dates.
Jesse Orleans, Happyfield
“I’m not gonna hold you, I’m a Mary’s burger kind of guy. Burgers are high on my list of favourite things, but because of lifestyle choices, I limit myself to one a week. Eight times out of ten, I’ll get a Mary’s Burger.”
Isobel Whelan-Little, Ace Hotel Sydney
“I’m a sucker for Ogalo! Nothing beats a morning beach visit followed by a double chicken Prego combo with a Sprite. It’s nostalgic and an easy, great option by the beach.”
Andy Cooks
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 chefs reveal their top burger picks, blending nostalgic beach favourites with iconic hotspots across the city’s culinary scene.