8 Foodie-Approved Burger Joints In The Shire
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Paul’s Famous Hamburgers
What is it about the simple combination of meat, cheese, sauce and maybe some pickles and salad between two pieces of bread that’s so damn good? Whatever it is, we’re a nation of burger lovers and we boast many styles, from American to Portuguese and even a good old Aussie take.
So, next time you get a craving for a great burger, skip drive through and instead wrap your hands around one of these. Here are the eight best burger joints in the Shire.
8 Best Burger Joints In The Sutherland Shire
Paul’s Famous Hamburgers
A Shire institution, Paul’s have been slapping mouthwatering patties on the grill since 1957. It began as simply ‘Paul’s Hamburgers’ - a hole in the wall, serving customers directly from shopfront to street. As it grew and word spread, ‘Famous’ was added in because, well, that’s exactly what it was. You can expect to find classic chicken and beef burgers and chips, old fashioned milkshakes and Paul’s signature freshly-squeezed pineapple crush.
12 Princes Hwy, Sylvania
Betty’s Burgers
An ode to the American ‘burger shack’, Betty’s, which was founded in Noosa in 2014, serves smashed patty-style burgers packed with skinny fries and onion rings. They’re deliciously addictive. Aside from their delicious burgs, one of the biggest draw cards of this joint is their drinks list, which includes creamy thick shakes, as well as beer, wine and cider - and their cute, ‘50s inspired decor doesn’t hurt either.
Shop 1/59-65 Gerrale Street, Cronulla
Grills on Wills
A local favourite and the go-to burger stop for many, Grills on Wills sticks to producing great burgers with good ol’ fashioned service. A classic chicken shop with pocket-friendly prices, whether your vibe is zesty Portuguese chicken, or stacked-high USA-style there’s a lot to love about this nostalgic takeaway spot.
37 Wills Road, Woolooware
Archies Flame Grille
Chicken burgers, beef burgers, vegetarian burgers, slow-cooked burgers and burgers with a lil’ something-something extra, Archies is a hotspot for lovers of burgers of all shapes and sizes. It’s only small, so it’s the perfect spot to pick up a burger and big pack of fries to go and head down to the water - just make sure you pack plenty of napkins, these babies are juicy!
12-14 Murrumbidgee Ave, Sylvania Waters
Mavericks
Mavericks is the quintessential chicken shop with a twist. Providing great takeaway-style food with a focus on fresh, wholesome produce and nourishing eats, Mavericks sports a menu filled with jam-packed salads, rotisserie chicken, and - of course - chicken burgers and wraps, including limited-time specials.
344 Kingsway, Caringbah
Cocky Locky
They call themselves ‘Boss of the Birds’, and well, it ain’t a lie. Cronulla’s Cocky Locky specialises in all things Kentucky-style chicken - but their menu spans beef and veggie-based, too. Expect to find burgs of all sorts, from American-style and Portuguese, to oh-so spicy and even Aussie (if you believe beetroot belongs on a burger, go here!).
3/17-19 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
Huxley’s
Hidden behind Caringbah’s Ugly Pizza, you’ll find Huxley’s, a hidden, speak-easy-style sports bar with American-inspired bites. While burgers, of course, play a starring role, there’s something for everyone here - salads, steaks, pasta and pizza. Oh - and a cocktail happy hour. Need we say more? It’s popular, so we highly recommend booking in advance.
32 Banksia Road, Caringbah
Burger Co
Beautifully shiny buns and 100% beef patties made on site; American cheese, burger sauce and mustard piled high in all their melty glory - Burger Co has to make a spot on our list. The menu also features a range of classic sides, and also “super” sides - think loaded fries (including Canadian-favourite poutine), wings and mac and cheese. It’s top-rated - by you on Instagram and also by everyone on Google. A self-proclaimed burger lover has even claimed it’s the best they’ve ever eaten in Australia!
1, t5/13 Freya Street, Kareela
Posted: October 2024