Burgers are our ultimate weakness, especially when paired with crispy fries, decadent milkshakes, and crunchy onion rings. Whether you prefer a classic cheeseburger, the smashed kind or a plant-based alternative, the West has some fantastic burger joints that cater to all tastes.
There’s nothing quite like the satisfying bite of a well-made burger and for burger lovers, the West offers an unbeatable lineup. Here are just a few!

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BAM street food, altona

Callum started BAM Street Food during ‘the covid years’ selling his smash burgers from his garage in Altona Meadows. From there the food truck was born along with some local pop ups, and since all that has gained a bit of a cult following.

Now, lucky us, we have the diner that has just opened in Harrington Square in Altona!

meat mechanics, altona

You know when you basically roll out of a restaurant with full bellies and everyone exclaims how good that was, you’re on to a winner. Meat Mechanics has just opened in Altona near Altona Primary School and it is absolutely delicious.

backstreet burgers, newport

If you were lucky enough to catch the Backstreet Burger guys when they were at Second Avenue Grocer then you already know just how good these burgers are.

st burgs, caroline springs and maribyrnong

St Burgs, known as the home of Melbourne’s original smash patties, offers amazing burgers with a Filipino flair in a cool, industrial setting. The menu features sensational beef, chicken, fish, and veggie burgers, plus original Filipino dishes. They also have a kids' burger meal with chips and juice.

maxiemoon canteen, moonee ponds

Burgers, fries, shakes and donuts - Maxiemoon Canteen is a dream for the kids with all of their favourites on offer!

Maxiemoon has a great vibe - you’ll immediately love this place from the moment you walk in. Open 7 days a week for you to order breaky or lunch - Mamma promises that you won’t be disappointed whichever you choose.

smash masters burger co, yarraville

These guys specialise in not only burgers - they do awesome fries, shakes, and wings too. What more could you ask for!

off the planet burgers, yarraville

The food at Off the Planet Burgers is outta this world - it’s got Mamma’s tick of approval!

This galactic themed restaurant is super cool - everything is on theme from the minute you walk in. The Lego Star Wars models will catch your eye - Mamma will guarantee your kiddies will be begging you to come back!

burger haven, maidstone

How long has it been since you had curly fries?! Well guess what, Burger Haven has them! They also have great burgers that come with a theatrical element - a syringe full of cheese sauce (the kids got a real kick out of that)!

good good burgers, maidstone

Yes, a burger joint in the West serving up big, delicious, mouth-watering, American style, GOOD GOOD BURGERS!

sideshow burgers, williamstown

So are you a beef pattie fan? Fried chicken? Grilled chicken, pulled pork or lamb pattie fan? Maybe you are a looking for a corn fritter or green vegetable vego option? Well they have them ALL.

between 2 buns, altona

Well, Altona has hit the foodie jackpot - Pier St needed a rocking burger joint and a rocking burger joint is exactly what it now has! Mamma has tried her fair share of burgers and these ones are fresh, perfectly sized, juicy morsels of secret sauced goodness