This was our first stop on our trip around the north island. My travel buddy was craving a burger…read moreand Auckland is surprisingly full of vegan burger joints. Black dog was tucked away beside the Empire Tavern. Look for the wooden sign with the paw print. Our trio had the Beef Smash Burger, the Brisket burger and the Chicken Sandwich. You can add fries and a beer for $11NZD. There was only one beer available (a hazy IPA which was *mwah* so good!) the fries were more of a Dutch cut than shoestring, but they were also very very good! The pickle chips were sweet pickles; also tasty. It's a small place, with three tables and a long counter. There is an interior connection to the tavern next door. Service was great. There seemed to be two people working this lunch. Front of house takes orders, pours beers and grills the burgers, and operates the fryer. Back of house does the dishes and restocks. Efficient and delicious. If time allows or if we ever come back, I'll be back.

This place is permanently closed. But Empire Tavern is still there. The cheeseburger is great at…read morethe Tavern.

Loved Burger Fuel. We tried the new burger called The Bastard which had avocado, chia, pineapple…read moreand shredded beet. It was incredible! My husband who never eats veggies LOVED it too. We also tried the Parmegendon chicken sandwich which was great too. Canned beets and juice and soda. Indoor and outdoor seating. Nice bathroom. Amazing friendly and proud service. Wish they had merch!

Excellent service and great food, highly recommend a burger when your hungry. Nowhere else does it…read morebetter

Burger craving? This lil NZ burger bar hot the spot in Auckland! First time trying tomato jam but…read morewas tasty.

Stumbled upon this gem in a row of cute shops and restaurants on the way to the train station after…read morea long morning (and afternoon) of hiking up Mount Eden and shopping in Newmarket. Coming to New Zealand, I didn't anticipate on having a burger at all, but I was so hungry and didn't know my way around Newmarket, I think coming here was actually fate. I cannot tell you how fantastic the Lamb Burger was--the meat was so tender, the burger literally melted in my mouth. I'm not much of a beetroot eater (and I'm told this is a common topping in Australian and New Zealand burgers), but it was different in a good way. The bun was also really good, so no complains about the burger at all. We also got the Potato Skins with Truffle Aioli--amaaazing! They were hot and fresh when it came to our table and the chunky portions were more than generous. It's such a shame I'm almost 9,000 miles away because I'm craving a meal from this place at this very moment. The staff were a fun bunch, especially our waiter, Liam, who was full of laughs. Great place away to eat from the shopping madness on Broadway--Osborne Lane is a super cute and nice place to hang out.

Nice and simple, Cafe Lava is located at the top of Parnell Road and offers a selection of pre-made…read morewraps, sandwiches, and associated coffee treats (ginger slice, muffins, biscotti, etc...). In addition to the ready-made options they offer your normal breakfast fare as well as lunch options. The food I have been served has always been well-prepared and served quickly. Of particular note, Cafe Lava is primarily staffed by the owner who is a darn good barista. Cafe Lava is the only location in Parnell that serves Altezano beans, which is my favourite roasters in New Zealand. So the big props at Cafe Lava go to good coffee that is well-made!

Sorry have but the Experience wasn't the greatest. The customer service was good but the food let…read moreyou down. The buffalo wings was rubbery and looked a bit under cooked, and the burger was dry and a little bland. Sorry to say that I won't be going back unless I hear the food has improved.

The place has cool vibes. I like sitting outside, sipping my berry soda, and being in the city at…read morenight. However: Yucky burgers. I don't get the hype.

I had seen this place have high ratings on Yelp, and my husband and I stumbled into Elliot Stables…read morefor an early dinner. Most of the food stands didn't open up for another 20mins, so we wandered around reading all of the menus and deciding what we wanted. The last stand we came across was Burg'z. Whom I believe was the owner said "we are cooking up a beef and a chicken burger for a photo shoot. Would you like them after, since we're just going to toss them?". I already had my eye on this place and free dinner sounded like something we couldn't say no to, so we accepted. We purchased some awesome fries and beers to accompany our meals. Let me say that this review has nothing to do with the fact that our burgers were free. They were fantastic! Large, flavorful, fresh and filling! We shared as we both like chicken and beef and were beyond satisfied. The owner (I think) and his coworker were very sweet and we had the best experience. I wish we had room for the list of amazing milkshakes on their menu, but unfortunately we did not. We thanked them with a gracious tip and went on our way. I'm not sure who was taking photos but my guess is the NZ Urbanlist or something similar on Instagram. Can't wait to see them as I am sure they represent the taste well!

We had 3 entrees at this visit. We got a burger, kebab wrap and fish and chips. The fish and chips…read morewere good but not great. The burger and kebab wrap were both disappointing. The staff members were friendly but for a location with 4.2 stars, it was a let down.

We were only in town for a short bit. However, definitely one of the best cheeseburgers I've had in…read morea long time. Well done!

You can build up hype about a eatery quite easily these days through social media and such. But to…read morebuild a reputation of quality requires much more. And when you only sell one item, you better make it the best thing ever to stay around. I have heard about Better burgers through friends, colleagues and everyone was going on about how good the burgers were or how busy it is that they make you wait ages. With much expectation I came over for lunch today. I read all the reviews on yelp about it, some good some really bad. So I wanted to make up my own mind, since they only have essentially one burger on the menu. I chose to order the standard hamburger and a double cheese burger. Forgive me if I have discounted the veggie burger as an option. To me, a good burger has to have a number of qualities. 1. The buns should be toasted slightly, and not soggy. 2. The meat pattie has to be juicy and not dry. 3. Everything should be seasoned properly. And 4. The burger has to have the correct meat to bread ratio. To my surprise. Better burger failed to impress today. I have taken photos for this review. As you can see, the double cheese has the perfect meat to bread ratio while the hamburger with the lonely pattie does not. That's not really a biggie to some. Because they might not be able to finish a double. I do sense that's a marketing play though, since the difference between the two burgers is quite minimal. But what's unforgivable is that my buns were stone cold, and soggy from the tomato and wet lettuce. Don't get me wrong, the patties were hot. It's just the buns were cold, it's such a big contrast in temperature. It made the eating experience unpleasant. And flavour wise, the burger was poorly seasoned, bordering bland. It screamed for more sauce. The Chips were over seasoned. Now, last thing I have to be fair about is that the prices are very reasonable for a burger. $6.50 is not expensive by any means. And I do like the soft buns, they would be much better if they were warm though. Overall, I think I would revisit them in a while to review my review. As for now, you can have better burgers at any place else but here.

Clever name: Better Burger. I agree. It's better than McDonalds burgers but it doesn't exceed the…read moregourmet Burger Burger burgers.. (Hahahahahaha) Genuinely that's what Better Burger is... A "healthier", fresher, hyped, well marketed and more thought through version of a normal McDeeeeees burger. I've also read a few of the yelp reviews of this place and it's true, the more simple the dish the harder it is to execute. If you only have 4 or 5 ingredients in there... You better be careful how you prepare each and every one of them (MKR has taught me a lot hahahahaha) However, the buns are delightfully crispy on the outside and super soft and fluffy on the inside. The patty was seasoned, juicy and oily. Tomato and lettuce were fresh. Pickles were pickled. Fries were a tad too salty but nice and crispy with the skin on (plus the machine they make it with is mesmerizing haha I want one!) but that vanilla milkshake, bro.... So thick it felt like my brain was gna explode from the pressure to suck the milkshake out of the straw. I think the milkshake was the most filling part of the meal. So much so that I felt bloated after haha. Is it sad that I find the fries and shake better than the better burger? Hahaha okok I'll stop. Would I come here again? only if I'm drunk and hungry in town... That would really hit the spot.. (And then run across the road for some gooey mozzarella sticks...)

If you ever want to make your mates look like the fools they really are. Please do try velvet…read moreburger's Goneburger challenge. Lol The goal is to finish the Goneburger within 3 mins to score yourself a free Goneburger on your next visit. The current record holder polished off the burger in 1 minute and 10 seconds. That's seriously amazing considering the burger is pretty massive. If it wasn't for the fun I had watching my skinny mate trying not to throw up during the challenge, then I would have only given velvet a 4 stars. There is nothing wrong with the burger itself, it just feels like its lacking that something special. Then again, I suppose they make it special by setting up a eating challenge so that you can laugh at the demise of your mates or them laughing at you if you are partaking in the challenge.

I was trying to give this place a solid 4 stars but couldn't. The burgers are amazing - I had the…read moreVelvet burger & the Stag - both very yummy. We've eaten here 3 times and each visit resulted in something they missed. My issue is the service...I ordered my burger with fries - burger came no fries no sauce . Waited a bit then they came but only after I I went to see why it was taking long. Unacceptable - how do you bring the Nigeria with no fries??? No bueno!! Second time around they forget my fries ---again! Okay they were busy with the lunch crowd but really? So here's my suggestion: admirer you place your order ask that they don't bring your food until it's all there

My friends and I were in town visiting and had seen The White Lady on YouTube and social media with…read morepeople regarding it as an institution. The White Lady is a food truck serving a variety of burgers and sandwiches, as well as chips. There is no seating, so they offer take away only. I was a little uncomfortable, as there was a group of homeless people sitting and laying down right next to the food truck. Because of this, I just wanted to grab my food and go. The food took about 15 mins to finish and we were out of there. They did have tomato sauce, as well as garlic aoli sauce, free to take as much as you want. I ordered the White Lady, which is one of their signature burgers. It had a beef patties, Scotch steak, Colby cheese, bacon, fried egg, grilled pineapple, fried onions, lettuce, and tomato. It sounded like a ton of ingredients, but I figured I had to try their namesake burger. I had taken my food back to my hotel, which was only about a 10-15 minute walk back. Understandably, the burger was a bit soggy. That wasn't the worst part though. My main gripe with this burger though, was the Scotch steak. It was probably my fault for not entirely knowing what a Scotch steak was. The steak was chewy and I was NOT able to bite it off each time I took a bite of the burger. After a couple bites struggling to separate the steak from the rest of the burger, I ended up just taking the steak out and eating it with a fork and knife. I cannot understand why you would put something on a burger if it cannot be bitten off solely with your teeth. It goes against the point of having something handheld. On top of that, the steak was very bland. The burger patties itself was okay, nothing amazing. I come from the United States, the home of fatty foods and the best burgers, so maybe I just have high standards. For me, this place was a one and done just to see what the hype was about.

Great simple burger stand. Old history behind the place and tasty burgers and fries (chips).read more

My husband's former coworker turned friend and his family picked up some fish and chips from here…read morebefore taking us to a local park for our kids to run around and play. I figured that New Zealand would have amazing seafood because of its location. But, I was not expecting it to be this good. They basically have some of the best fish and chips I've ever had in my life. It's fresh, perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. And it's located near one of the prettiest parks I've ever seen. I highly recommend taking your order there to enjoy an incredible meal, Kiwi style.

A tiny little fish and chip takeaway that you would hardly notice, unless you went looking for it -…read moreit's just off Gladstone road at the dairy. The local Parnellites know all about it though and it packs out on Friday/Saturday night. It's simply of the best fish and chip shops in Auckland - the fish and chips are quite dry and not the greasy shit you get in some takeaways. I always go for the snapper and the fish is good quality as is the batter. I often think the secret of good fish and chips is the batter and they get it bang on in this place. They also sell takeaway shellfish and you can get a little pot of fresh mussels to go with your fish and chips. I think the fish in chips in New Zealand is far better than you get in the UK and this is one of the best places to find it.