The best burgers in Adelaide

There are mighty good burgers in Daw Park, more specifically, at a 2024 addition to Adelaide’s food scene, Good Burger. This upmarket spot churns out American fare with flair, from Philly cheesy fries and chicken wings to hot honey fried chicken and exceptional burgers. While the Old Blue was an old favourite (sources tell us it might make a return to the menu soon), order the GB Burger with its smashed beef patty, caramelised onion, tomato, cheese and a yummy sauce all tucked between a pillowy potato bun. The 28-seater diner also puts on an extensive drinks list of beers, cocktails, spirits and soft drinks. Who's hungry?

Order the: GB Burger

Address: 588 Goodwood Rd, Daw Park

Price: $21 

When someone said "tropical disco diner", 99 Gang Social answered! Complete with DJ decks for some seriously good times, along with checkerboard flooring and twirlin’ mirrorballs for all your boogying needs, the Hindley St cocktail and burger bar is here to take you to funky town. The late-night discotheque is foremost a restaurant, with a menu that covers 'burgers' and 'not burgers', plus snacks, sides and sweets. Don’t miss the Fillet ’O Gang made up of a lightly-crumbed prawn and barramundi patty, pickles, American cheese, lettuce and a smear of tartare sauce. It goes down a treat with an ice-cold Ribena mojito.

Order the: Fillet ’O Gang 

Address: 99 Hindley St, Adelaide

Price: $22

127 Days is a burger spot that goes above and beyond, thanks to owner Jackie and her passionate team who check up on customers while serving up gourmet burgers packed with flavour. Look out for their creatively named 'Speakeasy of the week', which could be anything from The Slawfather to the Love Me Tender-loins. Or opt for juicy classics like the Southern Fried Chicken, Bad Mutha Trucker or the Old Fashioned. Onion rings, sweet potato fries and thick shakes (the Tim Tam is a must) round out the experience. With colouring for kids, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, it’s a family-friendly spot where quality and hospitality shine.

Order the: Southern fried chicken burger

Address: Shop 7/113 to 131 Days Rd, Croydon Park

Price: $21 

Burger Incredible in Unley lives up to its name, dishing out good food, top-notch service and fun vibes. With specials running Monday through Thursday, there’s always a reason to drop by. The menu covers all bases: beef, chicken and plant-based burgers, mini versions for kids, plus loaded fries, hot dogs and tasty sides. The atmosphere is buzzing with hip-hop music that the regulars love. Leave room for something sweet – a caramel milkshake and a hot jam doughnut are the ultimate finish. 

Order the: Oklahoma burger

Address: 111 Unley Rd, Unley

Price: $18

Located on the west end of Hindley St, Cheeseburger Adelaide operates on a simple premise: pick a burger, choose a cheese and decide if you want to make it a meal. Its simplicity is what makes it special. The menu focuses on three things: burgers, chips and drinks. Every burg is cooked to order with juicy patties, fresh buns and their signature sauce that ties it all together. As for the cheese, you decide between cheddar, chipotle cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, American, scamorza, Dutch or blue. The fries are crispy, perfectly seasoned – and never an afterthought. With friendly staff, a relaxed vibe and both indoor and outdoor seating, Cheeseburger is great value and consistently delicious. Psst! It's also got another spot in Prospect. 

Order the: Double cheeseburger

Address: 189/207 Hindley St, Adelaide

Price: $12.90

The long-standing Nordburger is a household name in Adelaide’s burger-sphere. Its Hindmarsh and Norwood locations have stood the test of time and continue to serve up mighty fine burgers and shakes to this day. Nordburger is your typical burger joint, right down to the free fry baskets and yellow and red condiment bottles on the tables. It's got 15 big burgs for the taking, including a legendary All Day Brekky burger that’s stacked with double bacon, American cheese, fried egg, ketchup and mayo. A menu standout that always does the trick is the Big Kahuna, piling together a minced beef patty, bacon, grilled pineapple, American cheese, lettuce, mustard, tomato sauce and a secret sauce. Order up!

Order the: Big Kahuna

Address: Norwood & Hindmarsh

Price: $16.90

Vegetarians and vegans, this one goes out to you. Two-Bit Villains has been doing its animal-free thing since 2011 with American-style eats and house-made sodas at the centre of their offerings. Burgers are a staple at the old-school-themed diner that looms over Rundle Mall atop the Adelaide Arcade’s historic Grand Ballroom. There are 13 burgers up for grabs at Two-Bit, mostly made from soy. The tried-and-tested buffalo "chicken" burger tops the list – the chicken-like meat is deep-fried in buttermilk and smothered in a tangy-spicy buffalo sauce, along with lettuce and the creamiest of ranch dressings. Locals say they have the best vegan burgers in Adelaide. 

Order the: Buffalo 'chicken' burger

Address: Adelaide Arcade, Shop 150, 111/117 Rundle Mall, Adelaide

Price: $15.50

The city’s Vardon Ave is well-known hospitality hive, housing pubs, wine bars and cafés. Among them is Exchange Coffee – an Adelaide institution with a morning menu to boot. The sunlit spot with gorgeous minimalist interiors has heaps going for it, but in our humble opinion, their Breakie Burger tops the list. Exchange plates up a simple yet effective milk bun with crisp pancetta, a fried egg, smooth avocado mash, tomato relish and chipotle aioli. It’s a compact big breakfast of sorts that goes down a treat whether you’re on the go or if you've just settled in with a coffee for a bit of people-watching. 

Order the: Breakie Burger

Address: 12/18 Vardon Ave, Adelaide 

Price: $18