What’s better than a big juicy burger to fill your stomach? We’re not sure either! Whether it’s a lunchtime indulgence or a dinner feast, the heart of the city is filled with awesome burger spots to check out.
Fish burger | $15 | BillyPot, Harbour Eats & The Auckland Fish Market
BillyPot’s fish burgers are exceptional! But who would expect anything less from one of the best little seafood eateries in the city centre? Their crumbed fish burger with lettuce, pickles, tartare sauce and fries on the side is all you need to satisfy your burger cravings.
BBQ bacon cheeseburger | $13.50 | Shake Out, Commercial Bay
These highly addictive, premium burgers are a must-try. Using quality ingredients with care to craft fresh, deliciously fast food with your cravings in mind, Shake Out's burger will leave you wanting more. We recommend the BBQ bacon cheeseburger, filled with bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles and completed with honey chipotle, BBQ sauce and mayo.
Cheeseburger, vegetarian or pulled pork | $23 | Mr Murdoch’s Rooftop Tavern, 16 Fort Lane
We love Mr Murdoch’s for the chill vibes their rooftop hangout provides, and their tasty burgers make it just that much better. We recommend the pulled pork cheeseburger with smoked chipotle slaw. If you’d rather skip the meat the grilled eggplant burger with mozzarella and salad greens is extra yummy. All burgers come with fries.
Classic Chick'n | $14.90 | Wise Boys, Harbour Eats
It’s everything you love about the classic chicken burger, but without the chicken. A burger that’s good for the planet without sacrificing anything in taste, Wise Boys’ Classic Chick'n comprises of their original southern fried chick'n with cheese, tangy apple, slaw, pickles and vegan buttermilk ranch dressing. You can make it gluten free too!
13 delicious creations | $18-$25 | Burger Burger, Commercial Bay
With a name like Burger Burger, it's no surprise this restaurant has a might menu of delicious burgers. There are 13 creations to choose from, ranging from super meaty to plant-based vegan goodness. For a lighter option, opt for their bunnuce and enjoy your burger wrapped in cos lettuce leaves.
Chicken, beef, fish or vegetarian | $26 | Reign & Pour, Commercial Bay
At Reign & Pour the burger selection is off the charts. From cajun spiced chicken with bacon, brie, plum sauce, tomato and greens to falafel burgers with chipotle mayo and beetroot relish, each burger creation is absolutely mouthwatering!
Parma burger | $12.90 | Lord of the Fries, Snickel Lane
Another plant-based burger joint that you must-try is Lord of the Fries. They do insanely awesome meatless burgers that may just convince you to go vegan. If you’re not sure what to choose, their parma burger (vegan chick’n schnitzel patty, Napoli sauce, cheese, onion and bacon) is a crowd favourite.
Burnout | $16.70 | BurgerFuel Queen St and BurgerFuel Custom Street
BurgerFuel's mission is to serve delicious burgers using New Zealand made, wholefood and organic ingredients, making it a great option for when you're next burger craving hits. Their Burnout with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, cheese sauce, Dijon mustard, salad, relish and aioli is a must-try.