We were going to have a post lock-down picnic so I decided to go for a wander around Northcote to…read moresee if I could find any place where I could get some takeaway. Well, I stumbled upon a burger joint - this one, and of course my mind was immediately made up (which probably also has something to do with most other places being shut). Well, all I can say is that this place was awesome. The chips, and the burger, was amazing, as was the service. Of course, it was also takeaway, so that worked out quite well to, though of course they do have seat in options as well.

Hmmm their cheeseburger satisfies my craving for McDonald's tastiness without offending my sense of…read morerighteousness - because who wouldn't rather support a local business instead of that nasty corporation? This place was my lockdown delivery special. Check it out!

Chew Burger of Preston is legit. The burgers are big the mets is juicy and the fries are crunchy…read more Service is quick and friendly and if there are no spots in side then don't hesitate to head next door for a beer while you wait, they'll bring the food to you. I had the plenty burger and it didn't let me down, huge burger and it was perfect. Can't wait to come back!

This is my first one star review. I feel the need to…read morejustify it so I will. I came to Chew yesterday. The gentleman at the counter told me it would be at least 30 minutes till my burger came out. Seeing the row of dockets on the wall I said no problems. Thanks for letting me know and left. Today I tried again. The row of dockets less full than yesterday. Awesome and to be expected as its Sunday. Happily ordered a 3072 and a fries which I had asked the lady if they would be able to do a half serve in Ghost Chili Salt and the other with Parmesan salt. She said she will let them know. 35 minutes later despite having 3 people in the store and after about 20 orders have gone via uber eats and next door to Racoon Club. I have a burger and fries and I'll get to that but first let me talk about how a eat in establishment should present themselves: 1. Be warm and welcoming. 2. That's pretty much it. I can only assume Chew is trying to save money on refrigeration because they keep the door open in winter. The customers that are sitting eagerly awaiting their food were wearing their jackets and beanies. INSIDE. It was freezing. I have no idea why any eat in establishment should be designed to be that cold but it is hugely inappropriate. Now for the food. Before I ever got my food beyond feeling hypothermic I was interested to see the familiar brands of Birds Eye and Kailis Bros fine frozen products (shoestring fries and tempura onion rings) but that's less relevant. The burger was completely adequate. The bun was cool because they keep toasting bread even though that's a relatively quick part of the burger process so there is always toasted bread ready for when all the other elements are ready. Toasted but not warm. The veggies and sauce were all lovely. Burger was somewhat pink. Can't complain too much there. Overall the burger was 3/5 My fries the chef had nicely coated in Ghost Chili salt. All of them. When someone recounted my order with half ghost chili, and half Parmesan salt he kindly dusted some Parmesan over the top of it and sent it my way...not impressed. Now beyond that the food at Chew is PERFECTLY seasoned. So much so that salt and pepper are not necessary items on the tables for the dine in customers. When approaching the counter to ask for some salt the massive salt was brought to give my fries a healthy shake before it returned home on the chef's line. Conclusions: I think that Chew Burger might be an adequate burger but this experience was atrocious. From the indoor temperature, to the time (and associated lack of disclosure), to the fries and not owning the order and just trying to settle for mediocrity. I think as a food option for Raccoon club it is great (but that's mostly due to Raccoon club being great about allowing outside food into their establishment). However as an eatery standing on its own two feet it failed spectacularly. If I was to go to Chew again I would only do it in the context of going to Raccoon club or as an Uber eats option.

This place is an absolute favourite among my friends. In fact we literally end up eating here on a…read moreweekly basis, probably because it is fairly close by, and least for some of them, and quite budget friendly as well. Honestly, I generally can't handle too many hamburgers though they have some great other options, such as the loaded fries - I tend to go for the chilli ones, though the HSP, which is twice the size as the other loaded fries, is also a pretty cool option. Oh, and I should mention the excellent customer service, but that probably has something to do with us being regulars now.

Amazing burgers and the staff are awesome. So accommodating. Can't wait to come back.read more

There are a few of these around I understand, but the one that has caught my attention is the one…read moreon Sydney Road in Coburg, namely because not only is that the one that my friend visited, but it is also the one that I happened to pass on my way home one night. Anyway, I do have a thing for burger joints, and this certainly has some charm about it, though as it turned out it was a but sterile. The prices weren't too back, neither were the burgers, but it really didn't jump out at me as some of the other places that I have been too. Still, it is better that some of the fast food joints, but that isn't hard to do.

Finally the Coburg end of Sydney Road is getting a bit of love!…read more The burgers at Royal Stacks are good. American style with a soft bun and plenty of drippy sauce. Think: In and Out meets Shake Shack. There's over the top versions with truffle mayo and mac n' cheese croquettes, but I prefer to keep it simple with a single stack burger and the addition of jalapeños. What sets Royal Stacks apart from other local burger options is the service and the environment which lends itself well to family and friend groups eating together. Large table configurations as well as smaller ones for couples. A staff member welcomes you and helps you find a table and another will pop past during the meal to ask how everything is going. It's a small extra that's totally unexpected in what is otherwise a fast food-esque experience (order and pay at the counter, collect your tray when ready) but it does make everything just that little bit nicer especially when there's kidlets in your group.

It seems that the closer you get to the city the better the fish and chip shops become. Anyway, I…read morespied this place as I was wondering around Northcote and decided to check it out, if only for the chips (which is the main reason that I actually go into fish and chips shops - to find out who makes the best chips), Anyway, unlike a lot of the shops out in the suburbs, this one you can actually sit inside and have you meal, which I think is a real bonus because sometimes you simply live too far away to be able to actually enjoy your chips. As for the chips, they were all that bad, and the fish they had on offer was pretty nice as well (as were the Dim Sims, the other thing that I like to grab when I visit a fish and chip shop). So yes, this place was pretty nice, and it made some pretty decent chips as well, so I'd be happy to give it another shot.

The chips were really lovely. Crisp, Golden and tasty. My grilled fish was also done perfectly…read more Not dry, still moist. Nice good piece too. Everything arrived in reasonable time and hot and well packaged. On the negative side though, the potato cakes were slightly hard. The batter was lovely but the hardness in them was immensely worrying and close to unforgivable. Others said the dim sums too weren't quite cooked but mine tasted ok. It's a bare pass only unfortunately because of the sub par cakes.

Weird little shopping strip this one. It looks weird passing by. It is weird on the ground. I…read morewanted a coffee and aimed to get one from New York Minute. It was a breezy afternoon but I could still detect the smell of rancid fat from quite some distance from the shop. I'm not joking. Despite the breeze the unhappy aroma still hung very heavy in the air. I gulped. I approached with trepidation and noted that the offending aroma was unsurprisingly more pronounced in the cafe. I asked politely for a coffee but received the not unhappy news that the coffee machine had broken down and no coffee could therefore be made. So, my visit was completely wasted. But, it's not all bad, I reckon. This is not a well run operation on what I saw today. We're all familiar with that expression "dodged a bullet". Phew!

Great burger joint. Just stumbled upon it and was happily surprised. Staff was SUPER friendly and…read morethoughtfully helpful!

they refused to fix an order for me based on dietary restrictions…read more service was horrible and i had to leave and get food elsewhere

Social media and their pictures of beautiful milkshakes led me to poking around the internet which…read morefurther led to a drive to Campbellfield. What I met there changed everything. The set up is different, and like as if they took a tip from the whole food truck craze. You order outside from a fixed stand and take a number to sit either indoors, or in their outdoor seating area. The indoor section has a playpen for the kiddies and wood panels surrounding the wall. There's a steady stream of people, which I always take as a good thing. The first visit was strictly a milkshake mission. The Ferrero Rocher was perfect and complete chocolate hazelnut, not a let down. The Creme Brulee was good too, but I wish I ordered the Ferrero Rocher. Both were thick, but not too thick, just a really good consistency. And sweet, but not too sweet. The second visit involved going all out with their menu choices: a herb crusted chick burger, Raffaelo shake and waffle cheese fries. And all I can say is whoa. This meal is not meant for one. There's no way. I was happy with everything, but it was so overwhelming to try and finish everything. The chicken burger was a handful on a lovely Sourdough bun, and had a rich Alfredo sauce. The waffle fries were yummy but had a thick and heavy three cheese sauce. The shake was beautiful and just like liquefied Raffaelo, which is exactly what you'd want it to be. It was a learning experience, next time would be one or the other (burger vs waffle fries), the shakes are a must. Or maybe I'd split the burger and still have the shake and fries. I'm not sure, but what I do know is that I won't do all three at once again. Plus side: open til 11pm on weekdays and midnight on Friday & Saturday.

It's always ideal for us to find burger places that are not too far away from home, so we headed to…read moreCampbellfield for lunch the other week to visit Burgies. It is easily accessible via public transport, with a bus stop close by. We were a little confused upon arrival as there is a burger track situated at the front - so we thought that Burgies might have been a burger truck and not a 'dine in' kind of experience... but we soon realised that they had both indoor and outdoor seating, and the truck was there to take orders. We were greeted by a friendly staff member at the truck, and all the staff members we encountered there were very hospitable and sociable. We both ordered 'The Lava' burger with an added patty, waffle cheese fries with added avocado, and gelato thick shakes - one being Strawberry Cheesecake and the other Ferrero Rocher. Price wise they stack up pretty well against their competitors. Their most expensive burger is $12.00, and to add-on a beef patty only costs an extra $2.50 - which is amazing value! They have a range of burgers including beef, chicken, lamb and vegetarian options. Their shakes and sides were around average price. We were given a restaurant pager, and then took a seat inside. The venue is really great! We loved the set up, and we loved the use of the crates on the walls which tied in with the industrial area. It has a modern interior, and even had a play pen for kids which we thought was a great idea for families that visit! It wasn't long before our pager went off, so we went and grabbed our food. Everything looked delicious, and we were particularly excited about the waffle fries. They tasted scrumptious! Lovely and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The avocado and cheese sauce went really well with them, and the serving size was definitely decent. 'The Lava' burger was really yummy too! The patty was spicy, which we did not initially realise, but it was enjoyable. The tasty cheese, egg and caramelised onion tasted really nice together, and the lettuce gave a bit of refreshment to break down the spiciness and warmth. We quite enjoyed the mild-peri sauce too! The shakes were thick and creamy, and conveniently given in take-away cups. We were impressed by the overall location, service and food at Burgies - and highly recommend that you check them out.

The food here is fair dinkum. A regular burger add your favourite extras. Mine are egg bacon…read morepineapple and beetroot. The bun was great not one of those soft sweet things that the chains provide. Chips were extra too, but hot and straight out of the fryer. Table service as we sat outside was a nice flourish as well

This place wasn't all that bad, though with a lot of other burger joints that have been appearing…read morearound the place I wouldn't necessarily consider it to be fantastic. I guess though that this place does have the benefit of being quite longstanding, or at least that was what was suggested to me my a friend. Personally, it wasn't too bad, but it really wasn't one of those places that really grabbed my attention. Nice, but not great.

Tried the banker.. Its good but not the best. Patties were done medium to well. No gritty crunchy…read moreside tid bits. base was thick but sufficient to absorb the sauce. Overall flavours were balanced with the pickles but would prefer a bit more sauce.. to the end it became quite dry to eat. Size wise was spot on though. Oh tried an onion ring from the Big D.. this was rock hard. Am being critical as there are plenty of shops out there that has set the benchmark quite high for burgeries!

Best burgers in town. The Phat Shakes look and taste amazingread more