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Melbourne’s culinary scene is undeniably first-rate. In fact, the city was just crowned one of the ten best in the world for food in 2026. And though we might not shout as loudly as Sydney when it comes to burgers, the Victorian capital has just landed two spots on the planet’s top burg list.
The World’s 101 Best Burger Places ranking has just dropped, with anonymous judges taste-testing their way through 1,500 burgers across the globe. The brief? Look beyond hype and judge each stack on meat quality, flavour and the full dine-in experience – from service to sustainability. Australia snagged an impressive 11 spots overall (including a podium finish in Sydney), but two Melbourne legends landed a mention on the list.
Leading the local charge is Charrd, landing at number 13 globally and firmly putting Melbourne in the international burger conversation. With daily queues around the block, Melbourne's burger-lovers know that this is not your average late-night hangover fix. Charrd has built a cult following for its considered approach to the humble burger – premium cuts and a level of consistency that clearly impressed the judges.
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Further down the list at number 37 is Seoul Tiger, another Melbourne favourite that’s been quietly doing big things. Known for its Korean-leaning flavours and no-fuss execution, Seoul Tiger delivers burgers that hit that sweet spot between comfort and creativity. It’s punchy, satisfying and just a little bit different – exactly the kind of offering that stands out on a global stage.
While Sydney dominated the rankings (taking out seven of the top 20 spots, including a number three finish for Neil Perry’s cheeseburger at Café Margaret), Melbourne’s entries prove the city is playing a different game. Less about volume, more about craft.
So while Melbourne may not have taken the burger crown just yet, the venues that did make the cut are absolutely worth getting your hands greasy for. Consider this your sign to cancel dinner plans and chase one down.
Australia’s rankings in the World’s 101 Best Burger Places:
3. Café Margaret, Sydney
10. The Grill at the International, Sydney
13. Charrd, Melbourne
14. Will’s, Sydney
16. Hubert, Sydney
17. Bar Julius, Sydney
19. The Gidley, Sydney
21. Clam Bar, Sydney
37. Seoul Tiger, Melbourne
45. Arkhé, Adelaide
67. Débutant, Wollongong
You can check out the full list over here.
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