The humble hamburger has had a recent resurgent of late, with a many dedicated hamburger joints…read moreopening up around the world. I have fond memories growing up in Sydney of visiting our local milk bar with my father and ordering hamburgers on a Friday night for the entire family, it was a treat Ee all looked forwarded to. Today I was taken back to my childhood years when I visited go burgers in south wharf, Melbourne. I ordered the classic and added Brie cheese. This by far was one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. Everything about it was perfection, the meat was cooked and seasoned well, the salad fresh and the bun was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. So if you are looking for the perfect, classic burger take a visit to Go Burger you won't be disappointed.

Now this place is a little two-pronged. They have an extremely overpriced (not that you'd know the…read moreprice because none of them are marked; I think they just make it up) supermarket section, which I only bother with because it's the only place within a 1km radius where you can buy staples. HOWEVER and this is a big however, they have a takeaway section, which isn't well advertised, and the food is good - really good. There is no set region that their food comes from, but they don't need to specialise. The schnitzels are fantastic, the chips taste like 90s Friday nights and the dumplings are fantastic, and all well priced. This is one of the best kept secrets in Brunswick East.

Super simple and real good food. Seriously a hamburger with the lot for $5 is amazing. Chippies…read moreare pretty good too!

Come with friends and family that way you can share and try some great food and many, many…read moredifferent kinds. Bratwursts are good as well as grilled chicken/lamb.

Verdict: Melbourne truly has perfected just about every imaginable cuisine, and as far as German…read morefood goes, Bratwurst Shop has the box more than checked. Star 1: How was the service and atmosphere? It's great when a good meal has you leaving a restaurant with a smile on your face, but it's even better when the service contributes to the experience just as much as the food. At Bratwurst Shop this is very much the case, and the three women behind the counter were among the friendliest I encountered while in Australia. With quick and friendly service, what's not to love? Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? Quality brats obviously come at a bit of a premium when compared to everyday hot dogs, and for that reason, I was more than happy to pay $6.80 for my Black Pepper Brat. Especially since it came on a large roll with a wide selection of toppings, this turned out to be a great deal especially with the $10+ threshold that is so common in Melbourne for a good meal out. Star Granted. http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=VoFJTcGgG68HN3AYLN9XNg&userid=OKX-V5j_qfuOebeHeWGrHg On a separate occasion I went for the Spicy Pork and Beef with German Mustard for $6.40. Excellent: http://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9d9uNrApx_UJpMd_fulvkg&userid=OKX-V5j_qfuOebeHeWGrHg Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Yum. While this wasn't the best brat I've ever had (that honor goes to Los Angeles' Wurstkuche http://www.yelp.com/biz/wurstkuche-los-angeles), my meal was excellent, and the brat was so flavorful that I could have easily enjoyed it without mustard or any toppings. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Having grown up in Germany, the country's cuisine holds a special place in my heart, and Bratwurst Shop combines value with authenticity and tiptop service, meaning I'd gladly return on a daily basis. Star Granted.

The serving sizes have gone smaller and the price has gone up. How you charge $4.20 for a schnitz…read morestick that is no bigger than 1/2 a slice of bread. Ridiculous. No customer service. There were 12 people in the line in front of me with only 1 person serving! Had to wait 30 minutes for food! And then when I put a complaint in to help them improve their service and portion sizes, they don't want to know. They don't really care about losing customers! Definitely won't be going back again. Not worth the money paid.

Disappointing experience. I dined here the other day & loved it. Paid with my cc by tapping. Dined…read morea few days later & was told I needed a pin for my cc & no longer they could accept credit without a pin. Since I don't have a pin they said they can't serve me unless I paid cash & that it's the law now to require a pin for every credit transaction. As a visitor to this country, I wasn't carrying around cash. Didn't think I needed it in such a big city. What's more confusing is that I can go to ANY OTHER dining restaurant whether fast food or not & I'm able to insert my cc or tap it with no pin & I'm served. Stay away from this place. They suck.

I don't know why it took me so long to discover Grill'd!! I absolutely love this location on…read moreDegraves street- you have the benefit of eating outside in a typical cute Melbourne laneway but with fast casual fair. I love that Grill'd has so many options- including those that are diet and macro friendly. I typically opt for the Hot Bird burger and chicken bites - so much protein for a low calorie amount. Can't recommend this enough if you're sick of eating super heavy meals all the time and want something that is lighter and healthier!

I tried the simply grilled, one friend had the bacon and cheese and the other had the mighty. This…read moreis my friend's favorite burger joint in Melbourne and he's only a few blocks away from this one. Big fluffy sesame buns. Even the simply Grill'd was big. The fries were big cuts, too big for my liking, but still tasty. Nothing like some sugary soda and a hefty burger to get through the day if trekking through this town.

Cheese and bread, is there anything better?! This new toasted sandwich and schnitzel joint in a…read morequiet street of North-West Melbourne is from a team behind food trucks of the same name. The food is awesome. Most sandwiches and burgers are between $12-14. Absolutely worth it. The Mac and cheese toastie with caramelised onion was delicious and crispy. We also loved the poutine schnitzel (with gravy and chips) in a bagel bread roll. Vegetarians and vegans are well catered for with eggplant schnitzels on offer that taste amazing. They are thinly sliced to give them a tasty crunch. The herbed Mayo with spicy sauce and rocket was delicious. Coffee is nice and served in bright yellow cups that match the venue. Indie seating is quite limited but there is plenty of big tables outside. Really cute place and we are looking forward to going again.

It's not often you can argue that $12 for a toasted sandwich is good value, but Toasta and Co are…read morethat one, rare exception. Hidden in the warehouse district of North Melbourne, a 7 day toasted sandwich restaurant is an odd location, but having eaten here 4 times now, I'm not alone in having discovered it. It's generally busy from 11am onwards, and there's a queue by 1pm. If you're after something light and tasty- go the Harry, if you're wanting something more substantial- the Poutine schnitzel served on a soft pretzel is great, and then for the absurd- grab a Mack Daddy- Pulled pork, Mac N Cheese between grilled cheese slices. Yep. Overall a good experience, but don't stop by if time is tight. 15-20min waits to get your takeaway goodies aren't unusual, and it's worse outside peak rush period. They're also licensed, so if craft beer and toasties are your thing, magic. Well worth a trip.

Well, the first thing I should point out with this place is that I found that the service was…read morereally, really good. In fact they were incredibly friendly, though I didn't quite realise that it wasn't table service, but honestly, I should have figured that out anyway considering that it does happen to be a burger bar. However, when it comes to their burgers, well, I didn't find them to be the best that I have happened to have had. Yeah, they were nice and all that, but honestly, I have had better.

We expected the line to be out the door but were lucky it was a quiet Tuesday night so we dined in…read more I ordered the Slider Trio plus a side of onion rings, honestly could only finish 1 the mini Chicky Canterbury (Crispy Buttermilk Chicken). Hubby had enjoyed the Full Monty Albert. We rolllllled out of there with Burger Burger Belly! The onion rings were amazing!!! Delicious enormous burgers & nice staff too.

My first time trying Nando's!…read more I'm not sure what the fuss is all about. The "crack-like" peri peri sauce that everyone always seems to be raving about isn't even that good. It's a little too vinegar-y for my taste. The chicken was slightly dry, but not terrible. $29.99 will get you a whole chicken, and two sides. We opted for the Portuguese spicy rice, and the cole slaw. The cole slaw was probably the best part of the meal. But I guess it's not really fair to expect amazing food from a fast food chicken place. Maybe we just ordered the wrong marinade (lemon & herb) or caught them on an off day. It's cheap, quick, and filling - if you're asking for more than that, then you're asking for too much.

I've seen Nando's all over the place (in Scotland, Oz and the States) but for some reason have…read morenever actually gone inside one, until this past week. Well, consider me a fan! The grilled tenderloins (e.g. chicken tenders) are nice cuts of chicken, and the spicy peri peri sauce is outstanding. A proper amount of burn without descending into fire-for-the-sake-of-fire territory. Combos (with a side and drink) are decently priced, averaging around $13-16 AUD per person, so it's really affordable compared to most restaurants in Melbourne. This location in particular is perfect for a quick meal before a movie up the street, and the staff are all super nice and friendly.