8bit.

This is not the first time I have bought a hamburger in this store, but this time I was very disappointed. The beef in the middle of the hamburger is completely burnt, with a thick layer of charred skin, a sticky taste, and it is very bad! I even want to ask why the chef is so outrageous! Throw it away if it's burnt! Why should I pay for his tuition???

Nice little burger shop with old school 80s vibe. The burgers were fresh and tasty. Service really nice. Unfortunately, the place lost a bit of its charm with some random boxes and carts laying around. Still, I can recommend it :)

Yeah so. Where do I even start. I go ahead and order two burgers, cheese and gravy fries and a “large” milkshake. Yeah so the milkshake was barely a medium, for $9 that was a letdown - but alas, that’s fine. Not illegal. But what is illegal? Charging a surcharge when there is NO signage (and yes, I went back up to the counter to check). I carry on because I’m not too fussed. I then get my burger, and it has lettuce, despite it saying it doesn’t come with lettuce (Goomba burger). I dislike lettuce, so my partner went up to grab a menu, so we can review it. She brings it back to the table, and while we review it, the staff come over and say “the kitchen’s closed”, without even checking if we’re okay first. As someone who worked in fast food for three years, I can guarantee you get better service at a fast food place. Frustrated about both of these incidents, I asked to speak to the manager, but got “the manager has gone home for the night.” So I can’t even request a refund when I’ve been overcharged illegally due to a failure of their management? Pathetic! Finally, just as we were leaving, I kid you not, there was a guy pouring a bucket of grease down a stormwater street drain. ????????? I get why you do it (trust me, I do. I know grease is hard to get down a normal drain), but this is against environmental laws. So another illegal act for 8bit. Unless a manager responds to this, I will be reporting this to the ACCC, as well as the EPA. This venue is absolutely ridiculous, poorly run to the highest degree, and has the worst service! Finally, I will say their burgers are good (give credit where credit is due), but their cheese and gravy fries were very expensive/small for $11. In addition, they closed the kitchen at 8:30, when they close at 10pm? Does anything even make sense anymore?

Food has dropped off a bit since the golden days but still a great choice in the west for burgers. Still a top 5 in Melbourne for me. Love getting the double dragon and adding a chicken or changing one of the beef’s for chicken. The double dragon itself is good aswell as is. Loaded chips are a hit, normal ones are alright aswell .

Honestly cannot remember 8bit being this good. The burgers (8bit with cheese & afterburner) were seamless, perfect, mouthwatering, delicious…. And the chilli fries !!!!OMG…. The ladies behind that grill know exactly what they’re doing. Thank you- will only come here for a burger from now on.

I loved 8bit burgers and had also previously tried their city and Caroline Springs store (when they were open). Their burgers never disappointed. It's been a few years since I had one at the Footscray location and it pains me to say that standards have dropped. I went during a quiet week day and the service was fine but the burger I had was average at best. I tasted part of the patty on its own and it seemed only lightly seasoned and the mince had the taste and consistency of a budget grade you would find at the supermarket. I remembered high quality smashed patties with delicious crispy edges when I last had a burger here. I won't go into detail about the food handling/hygiene that I witnessed whilst burgers were being prepared but I genuinely hope this now isn't the norm.

Decent sitting area. Don't know about the food but the service is quite good.

Delicious burgers with juicy patty though the chicken burger was not as flavourful. Side-wise, the onion rings were perfect; very crispy and the onion slices were nicely thick, the chilli cheese fries however wasn’t spicy at all.

8bit is without a doubt one of Melbourne's most hyped burger in this era of the burger trend here. The restaurant has a really cool retro video game theme. Our favourite item here is the classic 8bit with cheese - the beef patty that sits in between the other fresh ingredients is always tender and juicy. The beer battered fries are always crispy and complement the burgers perfectly. However, their food has changed slightly as compared to a few years ago. The food is still good, but we found that it wasn't as good as it was before. With that said, it's still one of the better burger places around and will always be the local's favourite!

Fantasticly tasty food but if you're health conscious I wouldn't consume any of the delicious food here

Nice burger just Abit expensive. I would like to try another type of burger that infuses charcoal meat or Spanish chicken

Burgers are a bit hit and miss sometimes. In a sucker for a beef burger with a delicious medium rare patty the melts in your mouth. Sometimes I have received a burnt patty. Other times. I have received a wet soggy mess of a burger too much sauce or something. But regardless. Having a burger fall apart in your hands doesn't feel great. Other times it's been delicious. Chips are always on point.

Finally all planets aligned... albeit a slight detour to the west ... just dropped off the olds at the airport thinking I'd go back to work or straight home.. the tastebuds in me screamed "whoooooah what's wrong with u man??? LETS EAT!!!"!!! so off we went... arrived mid arvo .. which I'm happy with cus not busy.. stood infront of the menu and went to town on it!! ordered the double dragon, beer battered fries and the strawberry cheesecake shake!!! yups strawberry cheeeeeeeeeesecake ..... DOUBLE DRAGON - chose that cus the little boy in me reminisced the days where he'd spend his pocket money at the local pinnies and used 2 X 20cent pieces to get 1 credit on the game!! anyhooooo it's double of everything except bun! double beef patty, double cheese, double bacon! + 8 bit sauce My thoughts??? it was great! Simple.. delish.. overall all round great burger goodness. it wasn't about the sauce or bun or patty by itself.. which is why I liked it. it was memorable as a burger .. unlike others where I walked away thinking hmmm I reaaaally liked the sauce used in the one or I really liked the patty... to me the double dragon was it BEER BATTERED FRIES .. hmm I get better at my local chicken shop!! $3.40 gets u a handful. nothing special u get something that's lightly dipped in something else n fried. oh they need to change oil. Chips came out not so crisp n tasty. STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE SHAKE... omg omg omg infinity is probably what my little niece would say.. u can taste the cheesecake and the strawberry and is not overpoweringly sweet!! this u must try!! *wonder if they'll upgrade to a byte

Burgers were pretty decent, I had the 8bit with cheese. Good value for money with the burger coming in at $9.50. Worth a look, however there is now a second restaurant in the CBD so you don't need to trek over to the west side. Didn't rate the onions rings, they just tasted like deep fried batter.

8Bit is on par for the best burger I've ever had. The burger itself is really excellent - juicy patty which isn't too thick, good bun, not too sweet & toasted perfectly. You can add patties/cheese & a range of other extras. The burger itself isn't too big & isn't huxtaburger small (sorry for the cheap shot, but come on HB). They also have a chicken burger, a veggie burger & a bunch of hot dogs. The sides are varied with good options - we just had regular fries (they also have loaded & chilli cheese) & potato gems which were both cooked perfectly. Each side comes with a tomato or mayo at no cost & we also got a sriracha mayo which was a hit. The prices are really reasonable & probably on the low side for what a basic burgers & fries in Melbourne usually costs. The fit out of the restaurant & branding is great - the place itself is very small & feels like a get in & get out diner. The staff were really friendly even when the place were packed out. It was really busy the night we went & from what I've heard that's pretty common. We arrived just after 7 & waited maybe 5 mins in line & 15 mins for food which was fine. People don't hang around for long so you can hover & snag a seat.

I don't understand the hype here. Fries with cheese and bacon are quite dried, soggy and not fresh. Altered beast is also average. The design, package and website is very nice but it's not edible :( I prefer build your own burger at McDonalds. Patty is much higher quality and I can choose my own ingredients.

These burgers were so greasy and delicious - just how I love mine! Typical diner style and full of calories :D Visiting 8bit was a huge highlight for my boyfriend and I when we were in Melbourne. We're both big video gamers, pop culture nerds and both have 8bit tattoos on our forearms! The decor in here is unreal. I LOVE themed restaurants. I think there should be more of them! I don't know why we ordered the cheese fries - I only had a little bit because I was so full from the burger. They were delicious too! We got there just before lunchtime and so glad we did, the queue was out the door come 12:30pm! We were lucky to find a spot to sit too. That's basically the only downfall of this place, there's not a lot of room and because of it's cult following, the queue is crazy long. Also, PLEASE COME TO SYDNEY. PLEASE!

Great staff always smiling and always on point with the food and services After and hard day at work and a late return home it's a blessing to stop off and have a bite before home..... The menu is on point simple and straight to the point and the waiting time is fare and you always get a smile when your handed your food

I occasionally break my no carb rule for a tray of 8-bit grilled goodness. Without trying to rip off a mainstream franchise, the burgers are better here. Like a true glutton I can devour a small size of loaded gems (comes with chilli beef, cheese sauce, bacon, pickle relish, grilled onions, jalapeños) and small onion rings with BBQ sauce. Condiments are a plenty here but the hero is the 8-bit sauce. Don't visit and not try it! Washed it all down with a salted caramel milkshake and regretted it immediately. Ubër sweet. Shoulda saved those calories for dessert since they have a soft serve machine! The bee line to order usually overflows onto the public footpath but they punch out orders pretty swiftly. Simply put, 8-bit is the pride of Footscray.

They have amazing sushi and I would recommend the beef curry. I love it they have amazing Asian food but there burgers are ok

I am actually not even sure where to start, maybe with the fact that I trekked to footscray for burgers, maybe with the salted caramel milkshakes, maybe all the fries or the actual burgers themselves?!? Oh my gosh the delishiousness was a little over whelming, definitely worth a visit for all burger fans! Huge variety of burgers to choose from, different fries options, they even have potato gems!!! The bun was a perfect mix of soft and crunchy , the meat a perfect pink, bacon crisp to perfection, are you sensing the perfectness? Very busy but the staff are fast and attentive! Make the trip , it is worth it!

It's legit taken a week to come down from the burger high achieved at 8Bit! We went on a Thursday afternoon mistakenly thinking it would be quiet! Not a spare seat in the place + a line of people waiting on take away orders. This didn't put us off at all, why? Because I'd already spotted Salted Caramel Milkshakes on the menu. Considering how busy it was we managed to nab a spot by the window and received our cheese and bacon burgers, chilli cheese fries and milkshakes pretty quickly! The burgers look small in their little packaging... It's all an illusion! There's enough delicious, juicy burger to satisfy even the hungriest beast! Plus the fries are top notch! All by themselves, however the chilli is also D-lish!!! The whole decor is a throwback to great '80's and '90's video games. What's better than being served by someone dressed as Mario and representing the Pacman table number! If I'm honest I could have gone back for more right there and then. Not because I left hungry, just because when it comes to great burgers I'm never satisfied!! Can't wait to get back to devour the tastiest Salted Caramel milkshake of my life and make my way through the great burger and hot dog menu!

Went to 8bit for the second time and O-M-G I'm drooling just thinking about it. This time I went with the After Burner and Chili Cheese Fries. Guys, these burgers are perfection. Not too big, not too small - just right. The beer battered fries are also delish. I did prefer the Bacon and Cheese Fries that I ordered last time over the Chili Cheese Fries as these ones were a tad soggy. Still managed to eat 'em all though! We went around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday evening and the lineup was in full force. We ate in as opposed to takeaway since the thought of waiting even longer to drive home was just unbearable. We probably got our food around 8:00. Seating is limited. I had to be quick to snatch up two seats so be sure to bring your aggressive A-game if you're not planning on getting takeaway.

A real American burger tucked away in the heart of Footscray. The walls are decorated with framed pictures of duck hunt, SUPER NES and it has great atmosphere. The service was efficient and food came out quickly. We ordered the 8bit and bacon and cheese fries. My friend from LA SAYS "the hamburger was da bomb, first bite... Delectable!" I will return when I'm ready to consume another unhealthy American burger. :)

A charming restaurant out in the scray. Love their concept and it's been executed well! Seats fill up fast and admittedly there isn't much of it. There's a blank spot out back that could be an opportunity to add more seats. That aside that doesn't seem to bother people and there's always a line out the door for the eager beavers wanting takeaway! I absolutely love their packaging. Cutest things ever! Never thought I'd say a paper cup is cute! The burgers are huge! W had the 8bit (cheeseburger) and Goldenaxe (chicken burger) and we could barely finish them! And if you go for a milkshake don't bother sharing - it's that good :) they need to produce that shiz in bigger sizes....

You don't get the hotdog here, the burger is to go. Definitely add their chips and one of their chocolate bar milkshakes! I know there's one on Swanson St, but the one in Footscray is better and worth the trip.

This is the first 8bit joint that I 've tried and I was hooked. The place is decorated with popular arcade games. My go-to order is 8bit with cheese with cheese and bacon fries. Queue was relatively long but the food was prepared fast too. The beef patty was juicy and the sauces are just perfect. Haven't been a burger person lately but if I will have to come back for more 8bit burger, I will not mind.

Oh Wow.... Oh Boy.... Oh My God.... The food here is unadulterated HEAVEN on a metaphoric stick. It was my shout so I ordered up a selection of the finest ... a round of burgers, beer battered fries and Extra Choccy Chocolate thickshakes. Everything was just that bit more tasty than what we'd had anywhere else, without being over the top in portion sizes. If there was any criticism it would be the issue of price, and reading most of the other reviews here it seems that price is the factor that dents these guys review wise. But heh, burgers are increasingly coming into mainstream dining in restaurants and these little morsels are in that league, just don't compare them to the cheap cheap food trucks, fish n chip shops or fast food joints.

Love it. My milkshake was out in seconds, everything you want in great burger - Double Dragon WOW!

I am usually not the one to waste a good meal.. But boy o boy.. The salted caramel shake was just too perfect to be real.. The chicken burger was huge, crisp, and nothing short of perfect. What gave me a real challenge was the beer battered fries with cheese and bacon.. So good. So heavy.. I thought I was gonna explode if I had to finish them. Food aside.. The theme is heavily inspired by 8bit video games and it is no surprise the interior matches it. Overall, I loved the place. If in Melbourne.. Be sure to go out of your way and drop in at 8bit. It will be worth your time.

Lovely people and wonderful service, most importantly the food was nice. They have done well in incorporating the 8bit decour with the rest of the building. However I'm not to fond of the rundown look on the outside, i recomend giving it a little bit of a makover.

Gamer themed burgers, pixel decor and an arcade game in the restaurant... What's not to like? Good thing the burgers taste good too. I kept it simple with the 8bit Burger and it was pretty damn delish.

After spending an afternoon in Footscray we were on a mission to find this burger place! And it seems like we got there just in time before the dinner rush. Simple menu (which is great) and fast service. I got the Altered Beast (10.50) and partner in crime got the 8Bit with cheese ($9.50), we got a small side of beer battered fries (3.50) and got the salted caramel shake (7.50) which we both thought was a bit pricy for the size it was but the flavour was good and it was nice and thick. Good to know that there is also another 8bit burger place right in the city and this place is always busy. Next time though will try a hotdog as they sound good and delicious :)

This is a great little urban retro spot has some great burgers that taste amazing! During the wait played an on hand arcade game which was! Staff were friendly, but limited seating so no chance if you show up in peak periods.. Will definitely be back!

The Double Dragon was very bland but the Chocolate Bar Shake was great. The waitress that brought the food over seemed a little rude as she just shoved the tray onto the table and snatched the table number.

8bit do a great burger. I think these guys have seriously nailed the size and ratio of a burger - not too big, not too small, right amount of all salad and condiments, well cooked pattie with crispy edges, bread is half-way between bread roll and brioche. Every bite has a bit of everything, not sloppy or missing half the ingredients on the edges. For a venue that is hyped up like this one with people waxing lyrical about their burgers, I think it's fair to warn you to manage your expectations here. It's a fast food joint. Yes, a cute one with a hipster theme and a fun menu - but at the end of the day it's still burgers and shakes. If that is what you're coming in for and not trekking half way across town to get - you will leave satisfied. The bar for burgers has been raised pretty high in Melbourne, but I think 8bit definitely falls into the top 5 of burgers around town. Which isn't to say drop everything and queue 45mins+ for it - just means if you're around and willing to head into this busy little shop, you'll be rewarded with a delicious burger. We snuck in here before 7pm which seems to be when things get a little out of hand queue wise. The chilli cheese fries were nice but the cheese sauce instead of actual cheese killed it for me so I wouldn't order them again. Get nostalgic and order potato gems or straight up fries to share. Seating is limited so be prepared to take away, sit at the bar or fight for a table (max about 4-5 at a table, so not great for large groups). Kudos to the staff for being happy and friendly under the pressure of big queues and cranky patrons. In a nutshell - a delicious burger in cute packaging at the busiest spot in town.

100 percent American approved. Well, not entirely: I've yet to try anything besides the burger because I simply don't have enough space in my tummy. The burgers are US style enormous here and packed with salad, pickles, cheese (and finally) plenty of sauce. It was practically dripping with ketchup, something that I love and a bit hard to find on Aussie burgers. I loved the little white boxes that the burgers were served in as well as the bright and shiny vibe of the place. They've got onion rings (huzzah!), chilli fries, shakes, and a fridge full of cream soda. Burgers are 8.50, which is a good deal, compared with Beatbox and Mr. Burger. But you know, its the Scray, we do things cheap and cheerful out here.

Oh my goodness 8Bit I have died & gone to burger heaven!! I have friends that live in Footscray & I'm from Sydney they know I'm a bit of a burger connoisseur having tried every type of US burger in the states so they have been hyping this place up to me for months! I finally made the trip down to melbourne and let me tell you this place is worth the hype! This has to be the best US style burger in Aus it's as close as you will get to Shake Shack here!! I ordered the 8bit with cheese which had ketchup, mustard, pickle, tomato, lettuce, cheese & patty on a brioche bun! Loved every bite of it! I got a side of potato gems which were divine and the bacon & cheese fries which were great too! However I should have just picked one side no need for two as I was stuffed! To top it off I got the chocolate bar shake as well which was delish! I can't wait for my next trip to Melb to try out the other menu items and of course have another signature 8bit with cheese!!

There's a lot to like about 8-bit. The restaurant's cool '80's video game theme is unique and done well. The staff are friendly enough and the service is good. But surely it's all about the burgers, right? Absolutely. I've been trying to get in here for a little while and boy am I glad I did. I went in late lunch time on a Sunday arvo and was gobsmacked by the number of people in there. I knew there was going to be a wait but I was a little disappointed at 45mins. I wouldn't have minded so much if they just said so when I ordered. I had the 'Afterburner' and a '1942' with fries. WOW. Loved them both. The flavours were perfect. The burger was the perfect size and priced accordingly. The little serving box is neat and keeps your burger in hand and under control while you devour it. The hot dog was full of flavour, maybe a little too much mustard but incredibly tasty. The fries needed a little salt but were crispy and otherwise good. Would have been 5 star if not for the wait but I will definitely go again and intend to eat the whole menu over the journey.

I bit into my Double Dragon burger and my mind was blown. GODDAMN BEST BURGER I kept repeating to myself over and over again. Lots of oh my god, mmmmm, yeahhhh. Yep get to it, worth the trek for all you non-Westies like myself. It's an oasis of laidback cool in the middle of no-where, with a kickin playlist and throwbacks to video games that the children of the 80s know so well. Most impressive is the food, hats off to the guys to execute incredibly delicious burgers & fries. I loved how the bacon was super crispy and stayed that way all throughout, the beef patties awesomely & perfectly charred on the outside and full of flavour. Rejoice all those tired of brioche's rich & sweet ways, for the true bun has returned (soft & toasted). Great pickles, together an absolute joy to behold. We split the loaded Chilli Fries and yes they tasted like victory. Spicy jalepeno, gooey American cheese and seriously delicious Mexican spiced Chilli. And also some potato gems for old times sake (did not regret those were excellent). There was the salted caramel shake, it was pretty tame but hey don't let that stop the good vibes. I will definitely be returning. Well done guys you are worth crossing the Bolte for. Also I love that King of Fighters is installed in the corners. Memories.

There came a point in time when I asked myself "I've had too much burgers" to which the answer was "that will never happen". If I'm going to eat myself fat I want to do it in style and places like 8bit is certainly one of the them. I came here really hungry (the only time when I want to have burgers) and boy did I order a bit too much without thinking. I came here wanting to get something called "Double Dragon" which is a burger that is double in size in all areas that matter. What I love about this place is their ingenuity. Everything including the design of their logo, their store, the colourfulness, the burger covers is all so genuine and original. If you have got the appetite, hunger, and are willing to overlook the calories. This is the place for you. I know I did (it is becoming a problem)

Look if you want a solid greasy burger, this place is a good option. I must say though, it's ALWAYS been busy since it opened, and there's pretty limited seating room... The food is ~pretty good~ and the atmosphere is kinda fun though! The main drawpoint of this place is that there isn't anything similar in the area, so it's a welcome addition to the 'hood! Definitely drop by at least once to check it out. I've yet to try the loaded fries but they're on my bucket list...

Great theme of 8bit computer games. The golden oldies! Small place. Burgers look good. Got the 8bit with cheese and chilli cheese fries. It gets super busy but it's worth the wait!

Ok so I am a big fan of burger joints; having been to a few in my time and I have to say 8bit you have giving me a new favourite! Of course being an awesome burger joint meant having to wait in a queue to order, giving me & my burger buddies very high expectations, but true to form you delivered! We were all very happy with our 8bit burgers and beer battered fries - YUM!! I recommend everyone give this place a try...you won't be disappointed!

Awesome burgers and snacks here!! They also have a range of unique milkshakes that change all the time! Only downside is there isn't many tables and it gets real busy around dinner time or lunch on the weekend but they do takeaway so no worries!

One of my fav burger joints in Melbourne. Cheap & delicious - can't go wrong with that combo.

Delicious burgers and awesome fries. The service was quick and they were flexible with preparing the burgers to our liking. The venue is a little small and I'd prefer more tables but if you're looking for a quick meal that's filling and as close to American burgers that you can get, than this is your place!

Absolutely love this place, best burgers ever! Good value for money and great atmosphere and look in the restaurant.

Just a note. The milkshakes are pretty bad. 3 of us ordered a different one. The strawberry was not very strong, the peanut butter tasted like peanut butter with milk added, and the salted caramel was undrinkable. It tasted like thickened milk with an unbelievable amount of table salt added. I can't stress how disgusting it was! Apart from that, the place is a burger joint, and they are excellent.

Possibly the best burgers in Melbourne, in my humble opinion. Definitely best to head here on an empty stomach, as their food is rich and delicious, and make sure you bring a friend who can help you finish things.

The tables were a bit sticky, burgers were amaze balls and milkshake tasted like melted heaven, overall a quick cheap lunch option. Totes worth it. Onion rings were so to die for and chips were lish.

For the price the food is alright. I wasn't blown away and there was a lot of hype about this place that I just didn't think it stood up to. If you want alright burgers this is the place to go. Chilli cheese fries are also good, but not the best I have had. The place is really chill and business people to hipsters can enjoy 8-Bit

Love love the hotdogs and chilli fries, with the right amount of zing! Just wish their shakes could be catered for lactose intolerant peoples.. Ohh to try the Salted Caramel..

I don't think that 8bit are the best burgers ever; however as one of the few and first places where you could get burgers in the area, I'll give it points for that. Also, you can get potato gems!

Extremely healthy food and awesome vibes! They have a range different burgers compared to other restaurants.

Have been coming here for years and always change the 8bit with cheese to a chicken instead of beef without it costing extra, then today the lady tells me that it'll be an extra two dollars from now on, which is absurd seeing as though according to their price list adding an extra beef patty is $4 and a chicken $3.50 so it would actually be saving them money to change it as per my request. Seems like a blatant money grab to me to punish people who don't eat beef. I'll definitely be rethinking where I get my burgers from now on

This place is so groovey, it reminded me of my childhood at timezone playing games and damn, these burgers are so juicy. All I can say, it is finger licking burgers.