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The first Melbourne store will serve mostly fan favourites.

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
Zucchini and potato tikki buns.
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Rosheen Kaul’s aloo tikki buns leave other vegie burgers in the dust

There are a few moving parts to this recipe, but the payoff is pure magic: a riot of spice, crunch, and chutneys that launch these buns into the stratosphere.

  • < 30 mins
  • Rosheen Kaul
The Pinnacle’s new team (L-R): venue manager Jamie McDonnell, chef Scott Eddington, owner Michael Bascetta.

Fitzroy North’s quirkiest pub reopens with one big difference

The wedge-shaped Fitzroy Pinnacle Hotel is back in business with a new name, a new team and a (sort of) new look. And it’s now more about food than live music.

  • Tomas Telegramma
A new burger window is selling up to 800 of its smoky, halal-friendly burgers per day.

Charrd

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

Herby pork burger with salted apple slaw and smoky aioli.
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Give pork burgers a glow-up by adding salted apple slaw and smoky aioli

This isn’t just a burger; it’s a mouth-watering twist on a classic, designed to satisfy every craving.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook
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Pitstop Hamburger’s smash burgers and shakes.

Pitstop Hamburgers

Smashburgers and shakes at a surprising roadside stop.

The Bearded Pig has built a grassroots following in 18 months.

The Bearded Pig

A cult-favourite barbecue spot in a northern suburbs warehouse.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Hanbaobao’s spicy chicken burger is only $7.90.

Hanbaobao

Serving fried chicken burgers for less than a tenner.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Charrd’s classic burger, a cheeseburger with a single patty.

The Charrd burger may be Melbourne’s most hyped-up bite right now. Is it any good?

A perfect storm of influencers, herd mentality and press has caused long lines. After waiting an hour, twice, our reviewer weighs in on this chargrilled burger.

  • Emma Breheny
Peter Rowland's chicken sandwiches.

How to make the chicken sandwich that stops the nation every Melbourne Cup Day (and beyond)

Are you one of the half a million people who have so far clicked on our exclusive recipe for Peter Rowland’s cult chicken sandwiches? Plus eight more great chook sangers and burgers to get you off and racing.