Andrew's Hamburgers

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – An Iconic Melbourne Staple Meets Smash Burger Perfection Andrew’s Hamburgers in Albert Park is legendary for a reason. Sitting right in the heart of the main strip, this spot has been an icon for generations (three, I believe!) and Andrew continues the legacy with pride. Nothing fancy, nothing over the top—just that warm, homey, old-school fish-and-chip-shop comfort that Melbourne knows and loves. In my opinion, Andrew’s is arguably the best fish and chip shop in Australia, full stop. But today’s review is all about their incredible collaboration with Leon’s Smash Burgers—and let me tell you, this is the best of both worlds. You get Andrew’s classic “burger with the lot,” but loaded with Leon’s signature smash patties. These patties are insane: smashed to crispy perfection around the edges with a juicy, tender, flavour-packed centre. The standard collab comes with double smash patties, bacon, double cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, tomato sauce, and Leon’s smash sauce. I customised mine (of course!)—no fresh tomato, no tomato sauce, and I skipped the optional beetroot and pineapple. I like my burgers heavy, hearty, and ultra flavourful. So my build was: two smash patties, double cheese, bacon, egg, lettuce, and Leon’s smash sauce. And because I couldn’t resist… I added a third smash patty and cheese. A monstrous triple smash tower of perfection. This was, and will always remain, one of the best smash burgers of all time. I follow Leon’s pop-ups whenever I can since he doesn’t have a permanent store yet (hopefully soon!). So when I heard he was teaming up with the legendary Andrew’s Hamburgers, I had to try it. And it was absolutely worth it—no hype, no gimmicks, just pure, comforting, legendary burger perfection. Honestly blows places like Charrd out of the water. Andrew’s never misses. Everything is fresh, made to order, homemade, and crafted with genuine care and quality. Same goes for Leon’s—the double smash and maple bacon from his usual lineup are unbelievable as well. Today’s meal also came with some of the crispiest, fluffiest, golden salted chicken-salt fries—hands down the best in the game. I can’t recommend Andrew’s Hamburgers enough, even though it’s already one of Melbourne’s most famous institutions. I truly hope they continue for many more generations. It’s that good.

Outstanding burger. We had the Lot and the Smokey Robinson burgers. Fantastic. Quality ingredients, ample toppings. and the bacon had a beautiful, nice smoke and salt to it. Tastes like old times but not. One of the best burgers I’ve had in a while - USA or anywhere. Definitely worth coming again and again.

My good friend John and I went to Andrew's Hamburgers on Saturday as my friend had cravings for a traditional Aussie burger and the fact he hadn't been there for nearly 30 years! Location, Saturday vibe with the warm weather were great however the smallest criticism would be that we had to wait for 45 mins to get our order which comprised a hamburger with the lot some potato cakes and fries. Once we got our order we enjoyed the burgers that were generous, cooked perfectly and most important of all..delicious. Highly recommended but please note if you planning to go on a Saturday night like we did, expect a good wait before you receive your order/meal.

Best burgers ever. Great service, staff and incredible food. Steak sandwiches are also amazing. Can’t go wrong coming here on the regular.

Really nice burgers, perfect if you want an old style burger or a burger with the lot. Friendly staff

Great big thick delicious potato cakes. Yummy dim sim too. Very busy and popular. Heaps of staff so the wait wasn't long. Can be tough to find a seat outside but doable.

The burgers were delicious. I haven’t had a burger like this for maybe 20 years since Joe’s burger bar in Bay St., Port Melbourne close down. The potato cakes were nice. The chips were a little bit overcooked, but it was a good experience.

i came to pick add an uber order, the smell in the store was to good to not grab a burger for myself it was close to closing time and they were super busy. i had 15 dollers cash and i had the rest on card the guy noticed i was doing uber and gave me a discount super lovey people and great atmosphere id highly recommend stopping by Thank you andrew’s burgers:)

Always busy for a reason. Tasty chips and all the burgers are worth trying at least once. After your burger work out and walk to Jocks ice cream down the road.

The best thing about the burger was that the meat went all the way to the edge of the bun. It was a generalist sized patty and all of the fillings were well balanced. But the bin was really stale and the patty was really over cooked. I get char on a burger but the char had a slightly burnt flavour and inside the patty was just too dry. A little disappointed because based on reviews, I had been wanting to try this place for a while. Probably won't make the effort to come back

This was a mouthwatering surprise on a hot afternoon whilst at Albert Park I hadn't tried Andrews before I had heard that they were really good, This has been my first chance since hearing about the place. I order my usual cheeseburger with the trimmings all the produce was fresh & the bun was just brilliant all that with some of the best French fries I've ever had I'd say it was an all and all great meal that I would recommend to everyone I'll be trying something different next time on my quest on finding the best Burger in Melbourne.

I flew in from San Francisco to New Zealand to port Melbourne exhausted, hungry, annoyed and hot. After loading all my luggage into the motor vechicke and removing the layers of clothing, uncle Ben (who lives in Australia) asks me what I would like to eat. So I immediately answer "I want a fat juicy burger with fries and a diet coke." Uncle Ben: "really?" Me: "yup, I'm a glad who knows exactly what she wants so stop asking questions and take me to the best burger joint!" Uncle Ben: "okay mate! You got it." We pull up to Andrews Hamburgers and the owner himself greets us and assists us with our order. I was astonished with the size of the burger and thought to myself there is no way I'm going to be able to finish this! With a blink of an eye the burger was gone! Two words for the food orgasmic experience: Fucking amazing! (Please excuse my French)

Hands down the BEST hamburger in Melbourne. Not to be confused with new age burger joints jumping on the American bandwagon this is a traditional Aussie burger that never disappoints. Andrews is a must but be warned this place gets busy. It is worth going when this place is packed to see the staff bombing out hundreds of burgers with ease. For those not keen to wait make the most of ordering via the phone.

As we don't leave home (the cbd) much whenever we do go out I like to try new places in the area to the destination. I've heard of Andrews' Hamburgers at Albert Park, but then I picture it being lake side, which it is not. Instead it's on a strip in a suburb called Albert Park, with a tram that goes through it ending at South Melb Beach. We had a burger, the American of course :P It was good but nothing amazing while the bread bun reminded me of the 6pks at the supermarkets. Potato cake and chips were of the standard fish and chip store variety. It's very different from all the trendy burger places that rely on theme or $8 milkshakes to get the customers through the door. Just plain ordinary burgers for locals is how I'd sum up. The service was very good and there were a few tables outside. Best to order over the phone to skip the q. I don't understand the hype - unless you've comparing it to local fish & chip shop places that do burgers, because their burgers don't seem that good. But being in the city there's a burger place on every block.

Andrews Hamburgers has a serious reputation to uphold. Just take a look at the smirking, cravat wearing Matt Preston photo, signed and proudly displayed on the wall. Not to mention the numerous Cheap Eats Guide accolades. Add to this the countless personal recommendations you've no doubt received. Everyone is always raving about Andrews. This place has some serious foodie credentials, a little strange for a takeaway burger joint you'd think. Nonetheless, the praise keeps on coming in. Widely agreed to be Melbourne's best, people flock from all over the city to this little Albert Park store. The queues are always long, with satisfied punters milling outside and munching on their burgers at all hours. The staff are affable and smiley and service is quick given the crowds. Classic burgers done with style, this place promises a seriously satisfying meal. Old school numbers such as dim sims and potato cakes come in at only $1 each. While the burgers are all $10 and under and come with lettuce, cooked onion and tomato sauce. My personal favourite, the "With the lot", adds egg, bacon, tomato and cheese. There are also chicken burgers, steak burgers, souvlakis and a few vegie options. Believe the hype, the burgers at Andrews are extremely good.

Having visiting friends who recently moved into the Albert Park Area, we were told quite comprehensively that Andrews Hamburgers served up the "best burger in Melbourne" we decided we had to check out. That's some claim that gets bandied about far too often. Apparently Andrew's Burgers has been there for over 50 years and has a huge reputation and a number of celebrity fans. As the measure of any burger joint, I of course went for the Lot. The benchmark I would be comparing it to was probably Danny's Burgers in North Fitzroy. At $10 you get a large grilled succulent pattie with egg, crispy bacon, melted cheese, grilled onion, tomato, and crispy lettuce packed into a lightly toasted white bun. Tastewise, I'd say it has the slight edge over Danny's lot. But I would have to put these side by side (a logistical problem) to properly test. Pricewise, it is slightly more expensive but probably worth it. The friendliness of the staff at Andrew's Burgers is great and the service great too.

An incidental trip to Albert park had me thinking two things: Should I use the opportunity to check out Andrews Burgers, and could I also fit in a trip to Jocks Icecream? In the end the burgers won out. I tried the Rusty American (beef) and some chips. There is a lot of hype surrounding this place, but at the end of the day, it is more like you local chippie, except all they do is the burgers. The place was packed and running like a well oiled machine. With a projected 25 minute wait, I had plenty of time to observe the Andrews burger gang in action. The bun toaster, the grillmaster, the chip fryer, the order assembler, all flat out and never missing a beat. I watched my burger be assembled, and then took it outside to enjoy. The main gripe was, in the few minutes it took to sit down and unwrap my burger bounty, the bun had disintegrated into mush. This is not cool. While it was a decent burger, the bun thing kinda ruined the experience. Combined with standard order chips, the overall experience was basically like any decent fish and chip shop burger should be, but not really anything more.

Updated review. Best homestyle burger in Melbourne. It's not fast food, they are fresh cooked so leave enough time as if going to a restaurant, especially in peak meal times. Good to see they have entered the 80's and are now accepting credit cards. Also good to see a bunch of outdoor tables to sit at.

Pretty darn good. But one also feels slightly guilty after coming eating here; the burgers sometimes bring on near heart attacks; they're pretty solid and rich. I first ate at Andrew's In 1995! Yes that's right, 17 years ago. Back then cheese burgers were like $3. But I can't actually remember exactly. Now they're $7.50 or so. This was when 'Andrew' himself was serving. He was great and served with warmth. He made the place worth going back. The area was a large Greek community then. The space itself is pretty much the same as it was back then; that little room out back, only a few seats and the same layout. So I've been a fan since a young lad. (The old coke bottle collection springs to mind.) Over the years, the younger generations have come in; Greg now runs the show, and new cooking equipment at one point. Prices have increased, but it's still the same burger. The recipe has remained the same. The taste of of a 2012 burger is the same as 1995 one. People say the burgers are pricey, it is true, but then so is Grilled, and that's nothing too crash hot. This is a bonafide local's favourite, and visitor's too; there's always streams of people in and out the door, some times even taking boxes- as multiple lunches for the office have been ordered. Tradies, families, students, couples, mates, and mostly anyone else has been through these doors at some point. My favourite is the cheeseburger which i always get, keep it simple, keep it tasty. I've"ve also strayed into the snacks menu, and souvlaki's which were pretty good from memory. If you're a regular, they remember you and your order. Generally you have to wait a while for the order, but generally, it's really busy. Minimum chips should do you well for a serving size. Back in the day you could also most fill an entire backpack with the largest serve.

Really fantastic burgers, decently priced. Quality ingredients are used and I have no issues with the burgers. I'd still come here on a regular basis. The beef burger was really succulent and tender.

The ultimate hangover hamburger. When you need a homemade hamburger, that you haven't had to fire up the barbie for and let's face it who can be bothered cooking with a hangover(or anytime really), you head straight to Andrew's. My burger must always have beetroot and be accompanied by hot chips with a crisp exterior and fluffy insides. A word to the wise, phone in your order and then pick it up. Unless of course you prefer to squish into the shop for 30 minutes with half of Melbourne drooling over the goodness frying on the grill praying that your name is called next. I do not have the strength for such torture. Instead I have been known to pop across the road to the Albert Park Hotel for a quick splash of something while my big, juicy, meaty, heart starter is getting ready to come home with me. Despite Andrew's old school charm this little shop is sensitive to the needs of the coeliacs and vegetarians amongst us and offers gluten free buns and veggie burgers. If you are coming from out of town, call first as Andrew's does close on certain days and is usually closed for a whole month over summer.

Bad day at work? Eat your feelings here. Get the burger with the lot and if you've had a really bad day, some chips too. But of course, you'll need to walk it off. So when your done, take a stroll down Victoria Avenue to Jock's Icecream for dessert.

I seriously did not get the hype! Its the same stuff you get at the local fish n chip shop. Though it is well made though. But nothing outstanding - aside from the fact that it is well sized! And its best to take away at this place. There's only room for about 4 people to sit at a small bar to eat inside.

Do not make the mistake of associating Andrew's burgers with other fast food places. Their quality surpasses all expectations and is ridiculously cheap for the amount of ingredients that you get. Fast food? Hell no, gourmet burgers more like it! Burgers with the lot are always awesome (enough to convert this once non-beef eater) but if you get sick of it try their chicken souvlaki, grilled chicken pieces packed with juicy goodness in a wrap. I'll never look at a kebab the same way again!

That was the best burger I have ever had. Even my son wants to know when we can go back. Staff are very friendly and the service was fast. Looking forward to next time already This is a must for anyone who likes a burger. You have not had a burger until you've had a burger with the lot from Andrews.

I can't figure Andrew's out. They don't open on Sundays. They're a little expensive. They don't do "fancy". Yet they seem to be coining money. Their burgers? Just straight burgers. A meat patty, a bun, maybe some pineapple or some bacon, maybe an egg or tomato. Onion, and tomato sauce. Like I said, straight simple burgers. And Melbourne's the kind of town where we don't buy a burger if it doesn't come with sour cream, jalapenos or a new kind of mayo.We like 'em fancy and pretentious, is the point. But, for some reason, they're incredibly tasty. I don't know whether they just use really high-quality ingredients, if they've got subtle spices in the meat, if they're using some weird mind control ray or what. But they're an Albert Park institution, and they've been coining it for the past 72 years. Whatever the reason is, it seems to be a good one.

Everyone knows it's still the best burger in Melbourne! Nothing even comes close. The steamed dim sims are a good option while you wait.

Andrew's Hamburgers is a superimpressive burger joint that knows what it's doing (since 1939), offering great burgers at value prices. Andrew's Hamburgers has a superb customer focus with service with the lot - engaging staff, great menu options and reasonable prices - that keeps customers returning. Andrew's Hamburgers seems to be the toast of Victoria with visits by celebrities, sporting personalities, the Masterchef judges with their photo on the wall, and many people of our city that have been visiting for years. Andrew's Hamburgers makes traditional, as distinct from nouveau burgers. You can get yourself an egg and bacon roll or a chicken burger, for example. But the popular choice is the hamburger with the lot. I enjoyed the famous burger with the lot for a value price plus chips ($2 for a mini). For a start the burger is large. It takes two hands for sure to handle this mother. The buns are fresh and quality - very important for a good burger. The bacon and egg (cooked in rings) is quality, the lettuce fresh and crunchy, the cheddar cheese wonderfully melted and the burger has the right amount of sauce and fried onion. The star of the show is of course the patty which is quality beef. I felt I could detect some sublime seasoning coming from the patty. The burger is delicious and they get the balance of elements right. You feel like the burger is neither heavy nor greasy. And the chips have that crispiness that people want. The staff here are fantastic and add to the experience. They love what they do. There's a team of guys all wearing Andrews Hamburger's T shirts. I was surprised my eat in burger arrived on a silver tray. I wasn't fumbling around with paper. If you eat in (limited seating) you will be amazed at how many people come through this place in a short time, even on a supposedly quiet Saturday afternoon. I noticed families arriving and looking over the photos on the wall that include celebrities posing with owner Greg Pappas. I can see why people love this place. While I love a nouveau burger I also love that traditional hamburger that's done well. Andrew's Hamburgers has been setting a high standard for decades and are still shining as ever.

Old-fashioned burger. Bar seating. Aussie-celebs on the walls. Sizzling grills. A working-man's burger.

I've been eating at Andrews for more than ten years and loved it for the food and the service before I realised it was in fact a Melbourne institution. Despite how busy they always are, they are friendly and fabulous with names, seemingly knowing everyone who walks in the door and what they usually order. The staff are very sweet to my kids too. I rarely stray from my standard - a burger with the lot plus pineapple and am never sorry. This is not a fancy schmancy gourmet hamburger or a processed fast food chain burger. It is a down to earth hearty home made style burger. This is a burger you need to eat with two hands and watch out for the drips! If you aren't starving you may not be able to finish the whole burger. If you aren't in the mood for a burger, I highly recommend the lamb souvlaki with all the trimmings. After a number of years eating his burgers, they convinced me to try this for a change and I can't believe it took me so long to do so. Beautiful cubes of top quality lamb are cooked on the grill to order and then mixed with garlic salt, fresh greek yoghurt, crunchy lettuce and tomato in a toasted pita bread. Delicious!

Andrew's Hamburgers has been thrown the title of Victoria's best burger a few times in recent years, but I unfortunately had to disagree with that. I had the lot - don't get me wrong, it was a great burger, but it was very suburbs-fish and chip style, which is fine, but not when you're paying $11 for it. Go to your local fish and chip shop and get something similar for half the price. Or better yet, go to the Embassy Cafe or Danny's, who will serve burgers on par/better for a more reasonable price. Also note the very odd opening hours, it's not hard to get caught out by them.

It makes me sad to give Andrew's Hamburgers a 'meh' review, but I made sure to sample their burgers a number of times before coming to the conclusion that they didn't rock my socks. They are a very solid fish and chip shop style burger place. Perhaps that's why it didn't live up to the hype for me, having grown up in the country eating tuckshop burgers. The burgers did evoke childhood memories of sitting in the sun with a burger and a can of Coke, though! Overall, however, I think there are many more interesting burger joints in Melbourne.

Great burgers, extremely worthy of the hype. It's interesting to think how they may be now considered 'niche' in terms of delivering an old school burger with the lot (think fish and chip style), when compared to the newer burger specialists popping all over the place with the American style of burgers. These guys just use quality fresh ingredients, crunchy chips that taste like they're twice fried, served up with forever cheery service. I've been eating at Andrew's for a number of years now, and very little has changed. Ultimately, making it a very good thing.

Not only are the burgers fantastic - the perfect combo of meat and melted cheese but the staff are amazing! This afternoon they remembered that I talked about adding pickles to the burgers the last time I was there (about a month ago). Even I forgot I mentioned the pickles. Simply awesome!!

When I presented myself, the shop was packed and it was 4:30PM. The staff are like machines producing "Hamburgers with the lot" that includes the fresh produce that you would expect but also an egg and bacon. There is very minimal seating in the venue so I retreated outside to a bench on the street to eat my substantial offering. It was divine. Secretly I harboured ambitions to return and have another but guilt would have have then suggested that I add another 17km to my exercise regime and also visit the gym. A sacrifice that would totally be worth it. By far, this was the best hamburger that I have had in ages This was part of a blog post and with respect to the restaurant, Yay! I'm a fan.

As somewhat of a burger connoisseur, this is hands down one of the best 'Aussie/Milk Bar' style burger you will find. Up there with Paul's Hamburgers from Sydney.

GOOOOOOOOOD Burgers. This place has a lot of hype and it certainly lived up to it.. They were pumping out burgers as we walked through the door, with a mass of people waiting outside for theirs - good signs. Definitely the best 'fish n chip' style hamburger I have ever tasted, the actually meat patty is what makes it - juicy and tasty. Not gourmet, but if you like good hearty Aussie burgers, this joint is the place!

Awesome burgers, super friendly staff. Does not disappointment. Treat yourself to excellent 10 dollar burger.

Been coming here for about 5 years and still one if my favourite Burger joints. Love there chilli sauce as well.

Everyone keeps telling me that this is the Best Burger place you have to try. WOW IT IS THE BEST BURGER Place in Melbourne. You can't get a better burger than this. I had it for Lunch and just couldn't resist but have it for dinner the same night again. Everything was fresh. Friendly staff and made my order to correctly. One thing that let it down was the chips. Not the Best but not the worse. But who comes here for chips right??? Its all about the burger!

This place rocks. Staff, food, vibe and service are great! Have had the regular cheese burger, the Lot and the Sanchez - not all at once mind you ;-) ! By far and above the best burger restaurant in Melbourne, and on a recent trip to San Fran, nothing came close! Outdoor seating is a great addition too!

Short menu, no frills burgers. For those who like a good burger without fancy ingredients like me, this is the right place. I ordered the Sanchez Mexican and it was really nice with nice a kick from the chilli sauce. Chips were similar to fish and chips shops, which I enjoy.

I think this entry should be pretty self-explanatory for any self-respecting Melburnian. Andrew's has been serving up gloriously tasty burgers for more than 70 years and is a testament to the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Today the team continue to serve a selection of beef and chicken burgers - plain, cheese and 'the lot' with egg, bacon, tomato and cheese, and crunchy fries that could give Heston Blumenthal's triple-cooked chips a run for their money. Served in paper bags sporting the team's retro logo, the burgers seem hefty but are surprisingly light - they are filling, but not in a stodgy, I-just-ate-a-load-of-fat-soaked-meat way. As for cash - only some of the options advertised on the old-school blackboard break into double figures, making them an absolutely indulgent bargain.

A burger with "the lot" is the way to go. For $12 you get a hamburger with tomato, cheese, lettuce, bacon and an egg...the burger is huge! Their french fries are thick cut and a small is plenty. The place is always busy, I waited a half an hour for this burger and it was well worth the wait. I look forward to trying the rest of the menu.

Really great burger, it isn't close to my work.but worth a tram ride for an excellent burger. Nothing fancy just great patties and fresh ingredients.

Good food but arrogant and irresponsible staff. Ordered an hour before and now it is another 20 minutes wait. I was told my food will be ready in 40 minutes

Used to be good, not anymore, soggy chips, stuffed our order up and yelled at us when we complained. So many better burger places nowadays, go somewhere else.