It’s been a big year for burgers in Sydney. Recently, we brought you news that Sydney is home to the best burger in the whole wide world – the American cheeseburger by chef Neil Perry – as named by the World's Best Steak Restaurants. Obviously, everyone has their favourite burger (personally, mine is a $10.50 smash number from a no-frills takeaway joint) – but after having Perry’s one a couple of times, I can vouch that it’s bloody delicious.
Now, the World’s Best Burger Places list has dropped, and Sydney has been named the world’s third-best burger city.
The World’s Best Burger Places said in a statement on Instagram: “Sun, surf and seriously good burgers. Sydney’s culinary energy shines through every creation – none more so than @chefneilperry Neil Perry’s burger at @cafemargaretdoublebay Café Margaret (fka Nextdoor), hailed as the best burger in Australia. It’s a perfect reflection of Perry’s philosophy: precision, produce and pure flavour.
From beachside grills to downtown diners, Sydney continues to set new burger standards,” the team added.
London took home pole position, scoring meaty points thanks to its burgers with bold flavours and unmatched creativity, with the experts calling out top spots Bleecker Burger and Black Bear Burger. Copenhagen was crowned the second-best burger city, where minimalism meets mastery. POPL Burger was said to be one of the hottest spots to check out, followed by Gasoline Grill. The world’s fourth-best burger city for 2025 was New York City, followed by Chicago.
As well as Neil Perry’s American cheeseburger and the classic smash burger at Eat at ROBs, other Sydney burgers to add to your hit list include the fish burger at Out of the Blue, The Gidley Burger at The Gidley, and the cheese and bacon burger at Clam Bar. You can check out Time Out’s guide to Sydney’s best burgers here.
Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m craving a juicy burger. Good thing we’ve got plenty of top options to choose from.
See the winners here.
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