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US chain Wendy’s is finally bringing its square burgers to Melbourne

After years of speculation, the first permanent Victorian location is confirmed. Near a major road in Melbourne, it will feature an Australian-only item and a drive-through with a human touch.

• Quincy Malesovas

• Review
• Haberfield

Where does a food critic take his baby for her first big day out? This retro diner, of course

While this new venture shares DNA with its Haberfield sibling, it has a new menu starring Philly cheesesteak, house-made Cheez Whiz and tallow-fried hash browns.

• Callan Boys

• Review
• Fitzroy

Always juicy, sometimes humongous: Does this chicken ‘sandwich’ live up to the hype?

Looking like a crag of glowing meteorite and dripping with ranch, the OG fried chicken bun is worthy of gravitas. Just don’t call it a burger or ask for fries.

• Sanka Amadoru

• Recommended
• Abbotsford

Macgregor’s Original

For smash burgers and crackly tallow fries.

• Review
• Brunswick Heads

Old Maids

A local favourite for Hawaiian burgers and brekkie rolls.

• Sarah Norris

• Review
• Merimbula

Dulcie’s Cottage

Burgers and craft beers served in a 100-year-old weatherboard cottage.

• Review
• Brunswick East

Charrd

A hole-in-the-wall window selling just two types of burgers.

• Review
• Taren Point

Find some of Sydney’s best barbecued brisket at this suburban car wash

Good Food heads to the Sutherland Shire to try Texas barbecue with Greek flair (hello, smoked lamb shoulder gyros).

• Bianca Hrovat

• Recommended
• Haberfield

Happy Shop

A fast-casual sibling to Happyfield serving chopped cheese sandwiches and beignets.

• Erina Starkey

• Recommended
• Broadmeadow

Newy Fried Chicken

Newcastle’s favourite fried chicken shop opens on Darby Street.

• Erina Starkey