Where Chefs Eat: 14 Top Chefs Pick Their Favourite Sydney Burger
Words by Grace Mackenzie · Updated on 06 Nov 2025 · Published on 06 Nov 2025
Two hands around a perfect burger are one of life’s great pleasures. Juicy, carb-filled, and saucy — it’s comfort in a bun. Everyone has a favourite, and in Sydney, the debate over the city’s best burger never ends. While Burger Park’s legendary fish burger (with pickled pineapple and chilli) is now just a memory, classics like Out of the Blue still satisfy.
Here, 14 top Sydney chefs share where they go for the ultimate burger — from nostalgic beachside bites to refined CBD creations.
Jesse Orleans, Happyfield
"I’m not gonna hold you, I’m a Mary’s burger kind of guy. Burgers are high up on my list of favourite things, but due to, let’s say, lifestyle choices, I only let myself eat one a week. Eight times outta 10 I’ll get a Mary’s Burger."
Isobel Whelan-Little, Ace Hotel Sydney
"I’m a sucker for Ogalo! Nothing beats a morning beach situation followed by a double chicken Prego combo with a Sprite. It’s nostalgic and the best easy option for a beach day."
Andy Cooks
"Might head out to Chebbo’s for that one."
From Portuguese chicken to CBD icons, Sydney’s burger scene is full of personality — much like the chefs who crave them.
Author’s Summary
Sydney’s top chefs reveal their go-to burgers, blending nostalgia, indulgence, and city flavour in their personal favourites.