Where Chefs Eat: 14 Top Chefs Pick Their Favourite Sydney Burger
Writer: Grace Mackenzie · Updated: 06 Nov 2025 · Published: 06 Nov 2025
Few things feel better than holding a great burger with both hands. Juicy, saucy, and full of comfort, burgers remain one of Sydney’s most hotly debated food topics. Everyone has their go-to — from fish burgers to classic beef stacks — and this city has no shortage of standouts.
I still miss the fish burger (with pickled pineapple and chilli) from the now-closed Burger Park, but staples like Out of the Blue never disappoint. Here, 14 of Sydney’s top chefs reveal their signature burger picks — plus where they like to grab a bite, dine with a crowd, or take a date.
Jesse Orleans – Happyfield
“I’m not gonna hold you, I’m a Mary’s burger kind of guy. Burgers are high on my list of favourite things, but I let myself only one a week. Eight times outta 10, it’s a Mary’s Burger.”
Isobel Whelan-Little – Ace Hotel Sydney
“I’m a sucker for Ogalo! Nothing beats a morning beach session followed by a double chicken Prego combo with a Sprite. It’s nostalgic and the perfect beach option.”
Andy Cooks
“Might head out to Chebbo’s for that one.”
Author’s Summary
Fourteen chefs reveal their cherished Sydney burger spots, highlighting nostalgic flavours, beachside bites, and city classics that define the city’s burger culture.