locked in the eagerly anticipated double patty smash burger - perfect balance of juicy meat and sauce in a tight bun... had a bite of the fried chicken burger which was really tender and great. sides we had the fries which were good with yummy dipping sauce (too small serving between 2 imo) and the bbq duck wings which were amazing! topped it off with a fresh home made lemonade... keen to go back for the ribs burger - highly recommended burger joint, def top 5 in melbourne, individual burger the double patty smash would be one of my fave burgers from melbourne ive tried so far
Best burger in Melbourne. Everything is on point with a juicy patty. But they don't only serve burgers. Their rib sandwich is also a strong recommendation. Great with coleslaw and the IPA on tap.
The BEST burger. Add in the new compressed watermelon and a sweet tea... Wow! Tasty!
Highly recommend for all round goodness. Awesome food and vibe�
double patty smash forever. Best burgers in Australia hands down
It tastes like you want those photos on Instagram to actually taste.
For anyone and everyone in Melbourne. The joint to lay back and have fun with a couple of pals. Keep going the way you are team !!!
Big call, but I rate the burgers up there with best I have had. The rib sandwich is ridiculous! Great import beer as well. Loved it!
The best fried chicken around.
The broccoli salad is also to die for.
Get yourselves down there and drink beers & an enjoyable feed!
Really great but very rich food. The burgers are really good...actually everything is really good. It’s a great idea to order a few things and share.
Really awesome burgers! The patty is one of best we had and the kombu mayo is sooo good. Plenty of kombu flavor. One star less due to lack of service and quite pricy for the size of the burger.
Came here early on a Friday night, I had the fried chicken burger, with tater tots. The burger was really tasty, the chicken was yummy, juicy and crunchy! Would definitely come again
The Double Patty Smash Burger here is seriously incredible. Not too heavy or big compared to a lot of other burgers, and is made with soft buns and delicious special sauce. The coleslaw here also follows the same idea; it’s light but very tasty. Apart from the great food, this place has a nice atmosphere for weekend drinks with friends, and the service is pretty good as well.
If you want quality American styled food. This is the place to go! Fried chicken sandwich is fantastic! Has a great atmosphere! Haven't tried the dessert here yet though. Hopefully soon enough.
Love their double patty smash burger! Tend to mosy on down at lunch time for a car ride while the baby is sleeping and then chow down on a burger and curly fries in the car! Couldn't be more delicious!
We came for lunch on a Friday and ordered the single and double patty smash burgers. The burgers came with a side of curly fries and the food was amazing! The burger patty was cooked to perfection and the curly fries were crispy. We also ordered a serve of tater tots and they were to die for! I will recommend this place to anyone!
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4.5. This laidback venue has an American vibe and influence, attentive staff, and some of the tastiest burgers I've had in Melbourne (much to my surprise). The buffalo wings were tasty and the croquettes were good too. We shared the double patty smash burger with bacon and this was stunning. The bacon was crispy, the bun was good, and that beef patty with sauce was delish! We also ordered the pulled pork burger which was great, and had a nice spicy kick. French fries and cauliflower as sides were pretty good as well. Will definitely be back to try more on their menu which looks like it changes frequently. Awesome find on Smith St.
Came back again and the double patty smash burger was just as good as I remember, probably one of my favourite burgers in Melbourne. Love everything about it. We also shared the mojo pork and fried chicken sandwiches which were both great. Deviled egg and pickled vegetables were really good, and the tater tots were crispy and delicious! Service was quick and attentive. Highly recommended.
My first ever smashed patty burger! The Rockwell and Sons Double Smashed Patty Burger with added bacon!
If you really want a juicy burger that'll melt in your mouth, go give them a shot! From the buns to the beef to the cheese, everything about it is so soft. You don't even need teeth to bite through that burger! The bacon is the crispiest thing I've ever eaten and if you don't believe me, go try it for yourself! The only downside was how oily and greasy the burger was, and I felt there were a little too much unnecessary grease in the burger.
Really amazing burger with slight improvements, but it's still worth it! Don't forget to get their crispy bacon!
This is my favourite burger place in Melbourne!
I’ve tried burgers from many different joints in and around Melbourne and Rockwell and Sons is the place that keeps me wanting to come back for their burger.
I’ve taken a fair few friends with me on multiple occasions and everyone agrees to it being their favourite as well!
Couple that with the great selection of house made soda’s, a great decor and the incredibly nice and attentive staff and you have a stellar combo for a perfect outing with your mates
Rockwell & Sons, what a venue. The Double Smash is easily my favourite burger in Australia. Once you pick it up, you never put it down until its finished. Requiring 2 hands to eat this beast, it really is unstoppable. Who would have thought, Kraft singles is secret.
My all time fav burger joint thanks to a recommendation by a friend. We always get the same stuff. Tater tots, double smash (and that additional jalapeños). Service is amazing. Food is amazing. What more can I say. Best place to get your burger fix
Great burgers and American food in a chill environment. We ordered the double slam burgers- meat was pink inside and charred on the outside, absolutely delicious. The only thing is that the cheese needs to be sharper, and the sauce was too much (it made the burger wet). The mozzarella sticks were good and stringy, crispy outside. The crispy onion rings were the winner, the onion wasn't soggy and it wasn't greasy. Surprisingly, the coleslaw was one of the best I've ever had, Rockwell did a twist on the usual by adding horseradish or something spicy in it, and lightly dressing it. Everything was spot on, even the drinks- we ordered the lemonade and gin and the Pimm's cocktail. Would definitely be back again.
Excellent burgers here. Friend chicken burgers are also superb. They also do a fried-chicken Wednesdays but found the amount of food insufficient for the price. Which was odd. Recommend this place for their standard menu.
We came here for dinner last night with some friends, and we ordered a the mozzarella sticks to start, which were good but a bit more flavour in the dipping sauce would’ve been perfect! And then my bf and I shared a bacon smash burger and the fried chicken burger. The smash burger was delicious, super juicy and the sauce matched it perfectly! The fried chicken burger was nice, but personally I didn’t like the hot sauce as much, just had a bit too much of a citrus element to it. We shared fries and tater tots which were both nice, the mayo had a twist but I wasn’t blown away. The service was amazing though, our waiter was incredibly friendly and it really added to our dining experience here. Would come back for the burgers but I’d try other sides and starters next time!
Amazing place !! Been welcomed very warmly! We sat at the bar and the waiter was amazing !! Super nice, he took care of us, had a huge smile and an awesome and communicative energy !
We had the bacon and cheese croquettes and it was delicious. The beef burger was just amazing too! And the fries were so gooood i felt like home ! The taste was amazing, the service was amazing !
Will Definitely go back !!
Damn! Solid and consistently good in service and food. No nonsense service and straight to the point feed you quickly so they can flip a table. Awesome starters last night of ox tongue and witlof with anchovy whip. Beef burger and chicken sanga both tasty as! Ticks all boxes for this kinda quick service environment. Great beer list too.
Have been here a few times now and has become one of our favourites.chilled out feeling inside awesome food and would recommend the double smash Burger with bacon of course !!
Everywhere I now go to have a chicken burger, I compare to the chicken burger at Rockwell’s & Sons - there’s something magical about the way the fennel & chicken work together ♥️
Double smash never disappoints, if they ever close I'll wish I had eaten more of them. Chicken burger bloody good too. Next time ill hit up the thick cut bacon burger.
AMAZEBALLS! After going around Melbourne to find some good burgers, I have decided that the double burger smash burger is the absolute best!!!! Can't wait to go back and try other things on the menu
Consistently the most exceptional and delicious burger (double patty smash!). My friend made the error of trying the chicken - which wasn't bad, but had to order a second burger to satiate his needs. Love the Kiwi beers on tap! Prefer the old style pork hocks, (BBQ?) rather than the current Chinese-style ones. Rockwell never fails to deliver, please keep it up!
Really enjoyed their black bean burger, it was one of the best vege burgers I've had! Their buns are amazing and the green tomatoes worked really well. Chips are also great and the service was friendly. It's located in a really cool area, I would definitely return.
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Is Kraft cheese the secret recipe for a great burger? I don't think so.
I like Rockwell & Sons, there's this hipster, city-like feel when you walk inside, blistering crowds enjoying picturesque meals under low lights. It set the perfect scene to try their famous Double Patty Smash Burger.
I was overstrung by probing the menu for the fried chicken, I couldn't find it. Alas, it's only on Wednesday nights. After I put my disappointment to the side, we decided on the Crispy Confit Duck Wings. Probably the best decision of my life, that Red Dragon Sauce was divine. The duck wings were tender and didn't resist my fork and knife poking at it.
The two bearded chiefs worked their magic all night furiously serving dishes out at an impressive pace, but I think they put our order behind two others who ordered much later than us. I wasn't entirely impressed with that having to wait quite a long time for the Double Patty. It came in the end after asking where it was.
We ordered French Fries with Aioli and Mac & Cheese on the side. The Double Patty Smash Burger is nice, but there's something odd about it. I figured out it was the melted Kraft cheese that left this 'plastic' taste in my mouth. I didn't get that wow factor I was expecting when I bit into it, but the Special Sauce in this burger is wonderful! It looks a lot better than it tastes and I would recommend it as it could tickle your fancy if you don't mind Kraft cheese. The Beer and Burger Bar and Huxtaburger, make better burgers. The French Fries are a-OK, it could be the Malt Vinegar causing my issues, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I usually do. Mac & Cheese was fantastic, so that hit the spot.
The waitresses were attentive and friendly, minus the long wait for the food; I would come back again to taste the Smoked Lamb Ribs, Fried Chicken and Pressed Rib Sandwiches. Maybe go on a Wednesday night and get the fried chicken as well, decisions, decisions.
Absolutely delicious! Been here on a regular night with a group so we tried most things on the menu and everything was amazing! The deep fried broccoli was surprisingly tasty.
Came again on their Wednesday Fried Chicken night and again, did not disappoint! Ordered 2 chickens which came with 5 sides which was shared between 5 of us.. Although the first time we came with 3 people and ordered 2 chickens, it also came with 5 sides.
Nevertheless, this place is a must-try!
We were really excited about the reviews of this place so we battled the dodgy night bus service to get here. We tried the deviled eggs and they were amazing! The burgers were good too, but my friend and I agreed that there was just something missing from the flavours.
Yourmelbournefoodguide
+3.5
Amazing burgers! Definitely a good choice for a cheat day 😂😂
Some of the best in the area! On brioche buns, which are rich and so delicious! Also love the potato gems. Definitely will go back!
George David Michaelides
+4.5
Really enjoyed this place great burgers and sides, devilled eggs, croquettes were delicious and the lobster roll as well! Decor and atmosphere were excellent and will definitely will be coming back
Great place, tasty food, good service and a great setting.
The food is presented extremely well and looks appetizing. The menu is limited but everything is quality on there.
Sooooooo good!! This is the double patty smash burger that's so good yet so bad for your arteries. The deep fries chicken is sensational to. Great place to eat
On Wednesdays, Rockwell does a whole fried chicken which requires pre-ordering and pre-payment of $65, accompanied with sides selected by the chef. Our foodie group has been anticipating this dinner for a while due to the limited availability. We started off with Pork Crackling. which were very light with an airy crunch. It was seasoned with ancho chilli salt and served with chimchurri salsa.
On a wintery day in Melbourne this place is hard to go past. Great - albeit limited - selection of flavours. We created our own tapas with starters & nibbles. The crispy pork is a stand out & a must!!
This cool little place has great ambience & the service is always good. Put it on your list.
Total hipster/Collingwood kids hangout however, dude food done exceptionally well. Ignore the crowd and settle in for some delicious food- just don't plan to do any dancing after.
Hands down, the BEST burger in Melbourne!
The double smash patty burger is something you just cannot miss. People say a lot of things about other burger joints but they are not even close to what these guys offer.
I wouldn't, however, experiment a lot here. Stick to what works best with them. The fries are ok too, but they charge extra, not as part of a deal. Still wouldn't complain. Will go back again and again!
Rockwell and Sons is a contemporary bar and restaurant in the heart of Collingwood, offering modern Australian fare influenced by American and European cuisines. The venue has a wine bar-meets-diner vibe thanks to dimmed mood lighting, clean decor and furnished wooden tables, chairs and countertops. Upbeat music rounds out a hipster feel, settling Rockwell and Sons right in in this part of town.
Food awesome, service, friendly enough. Ambiance, seriously, I love hip hop, like totally grew up on it. But when I can't hear my boyfriend talking from across the table, it's getting pretty silly. But, back to the food- awesome!
went to try out rockwell and sons on their fried chicken night wich takes place on Wednesdays … and also because i wanted to check out their famous double patty smash burger , wich I’ve been hearing good things about !. conveniently located on smith street , the place has a nice vibe going with tamed lights and big wooden tables .
Stumbled into this place by chance before heading into the city and was so happy we gave Rockwell and sons a go. We ordered the hush puppies due to curiosity and they were delicious. The double party smash burger which had the most amazing special sauce and the Maine-style tiger prawn roll which was also enjoyed! Tater tots were great just too spicy for my tolerance. I will definitely be coming back!
The Double Patty Smash Burger is simply one of, if not the best in Melbourne. I've been here on countless occasions and, despite being an adventurous person, will never order anything else from Rockwell & Sons. Simply perfect.
I hadn't been to Rockwell and sons in a few years, but I missed how amazing their burger was, so decided to revisit them on my cheat day.
The place was still as busy as ever, but surprisingly the wait wasn't that long for our food. Staff there were very nice. Attentive and friendly.
Lamb ribs were very tasty. Little on the dry side, but still pretty tender. Chicken burger had a kind of zest to it. Not like any chicken burgers I've had recently. Quite liked that actually.
As for the main event, the double beef covered in cheese and their special sauce. Not sure what was in the sauce. But I don't remember the burger having it the last time I was there. Sort of tasted like thousand island. Not sure I liked the sauce. But the damn was soft and sweet and the meat was cooked perfectly. So overall I enjoyed it!
Oh My Wow - the Pressed Rib Burger was to die for. Perfectly cooked and on a tasty/ slightly warmed bun... I wanted another. A nice Mornington Pilsner on tap to wash it down with completed the experience. Staff were friendly, very approachable & knowledgeable.
We started off with the Double Patty Smash Burger. Loaded with two, juicy and nicely charred beef patties, the burger was bursting with flavour. Combined with a nicely melted slice of Kraft cheese and their simply delectable ‘special sauce’, this quickly became one of my favourite beef burgers of all time.
The burgers here were pretty much flawless. The highlight though, was undoubtedly the Double Patty Smash Burger, and I will be dreaming of that for many days to come.
We are visiting Melbourne from Perth, and were brought here by some friends. The four of us shared different dishes, which were all delicious and interesting. The service was brilliant and the atmosphere rustic and charming. Highly recommended!
Great place. Lively ambience and friendly service. Went around 8.30pm and some of the dishes were already sold out so we opted for the prawn roll and for sides the broccoli and grilled corn. The filling itself is quite salty but balances with the sweet bun. Grilled corn is juicy and the seasoning is made just right. The broccoli was cold, had a unique taste and the almonds balanced it out. Try out the icecream!
Hands down best burgers in Melbourne. Been here a few times and they never fail to impress. Whilst in comparison to other burger joints prices are slightly higher it's totally worth it.
The picture below of the Double Patty Smash Burger does this burger no justice, it is actually great. The bun is so soft and you have to look twice to make sure you're not eating a doughnut every time you have a bite, highly recommend trying one of these at least once. We also had the fried chicken, fried mozzarella, pork hocks and the smoked lamb ribs with all very tasty and highly recommended.
The burger was outstanding! don't hold back... get the double patty and bacon with a side of tater tots! Best burger I've had all year, although one red by the glass makes the whole experience a bit underwhelming and it must have been a while since it was opened as It was pretty much on its way out, stick to beer here! Service was friendly
DOUBLE SMASH - HANDS DOWN TURN AROUND THE BEST BURGER IN MELBOURNE.
I've eaten some pretty good burgers in my time and Rockwell & Sons double smash burger is like no other. This burger seriously stands the test of time.
It's the combination of meat to sauce ratio that hits the spot for me. The burger taste so good it doesn't need no fancy cheese - I didn't think it was possible to be in love with kraft cheese. I would describe this burger like the cool kid on your street that doesn't need to try but radiates sex appeal.
Do yourself a favour and eat like a billion of these burgers (responsibly).
Good place for a burger. There chips are a little too salty. The other food options are good but I always come back for the burger. If you want some comfort food here you can't go wrong.
I consider myself pretty fortunate to live pretty much next door to Rockwell & Sons, which some say does one of Melbourne’s best burgers and I tend to agree. There’s detailed analysis of the Double Smash Patty burger over at Burgers of Melbourne and I agreed the sauce and the meat were great, but disagreed that it wasn’t enough of a meal – it was for me and my fellow diner. And it’s definitely worthwhile.
As with a lot of Melbournites I'm a burger lover. Rocky is the pinnacle of this very large mountain in this city. The double party smash is the stuff dreams are made of kids. All the entrees/sides are amazing, the fries and tater tots are exceptional along with the tempura broccoli. Tried the fried pork hock cubes last visit and as with the rest of the menu it's brilliant stuff. A great drink list and vibe makes this place a winner over and over and over and over and....
A place with the perfect vibe to grab good food & have some chat with your best mates! My favorite dish was the chicken sandwich & the fried, cheesy broccoli. The deviled eggs was good too!
The Pursuit Of Food Perfection
+4.5
A skillfully and thoughtfully cooked menu, that plays like an all-time greatest hits album, makes Rockwell and Sons my favourite restaurant in Australia.
Go for the Prawn Rolls, Double Patty Smash, Fried Chicken, Coleslaw and Tater Tots.
I've had burgers both drunk and sober from here. Excellent both times. And now it's on uber eats I'm super excited! Love the tingle of your lips after eating it from the spice.
I had high hopes coming to Rockwell & Sons on Sunday night. Having been a few times before and thinking that the chicken burger was the best ever, I was excited.
Unfortunately, it really fell short for me tonight. The devilled eggs and coleslaw were as great as usual but the broccoli was quite soggy and the chicken burger was drowned in a really lemony sauce and so it was just way too acidic and overpowering.
Hopefully it was just a one off as usually, I would say Rockwell is great.
Rockwell and Sons still does a great Melbourne Fried Chicken. With 2 days of pre-cooking (brining and dredging) and all the amazing sides, it is still a hit that we want more and more of. Hollywood’s Rating: 8.5/10. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Enter your comment here. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:
Had the double smash pattie burger and shared the hand cut fries and tempura broccoli. Everything was pretty delicious. The burger literally melted in your mouth like baby food but in a good way. Soft brioche thin patties cheese and amazing sauce. I was craving some greenery after though. Slowly making my way through a lot of burgers in Melbourne, this one is probably in my top 5...
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10/10 Would definitely dine again
Not bad. Great bun.. Crispy chicken. Unfortunately the sauce came short. It tastes just like any sriracha mayo. Would've scored a lot higher if they up their sauce game. But still. Not bad
Now that Friday's upon us, a burger's more than fitting to start the weekend.
For top ranking burgers in Collingwood, Huxtaburger and Rockwell & Sons are the clear winners.
With the Double Patty Smash as the headliner, winning many fans over the last few years.
It's quite a bewildering burger, getting pretty messy with each bite. The special sauce being the crux of the mess, seems to be made up of mayonnaise, pickles and various indistinguishable spices. Very well put together and satisfying to put away.
I'll definitely be back with a party to tick off more of menu.
There are a couple of reasons why you wouldn't go here- 1. You don't like chicken 2. You have no friends. That's it, no other reason. You should go there immediately if you're not in those categories. 6 fellas went to the Wednesday night fried chicken night and we loved it. Ordered 3 chickens between us with a couple of sides and we were over the moon with it. The chicken had a wonderful crunch and flavour to the batter. The sides were filling and lovely and a perfect accompaniment to the main meal. On a Wednesday you have to pre-order and pay but it is really lovely.
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Been here quite a few times but mainly for the fried chicken on Wednesday nights. A few years ago, we managed to do the fried chicken without booking but you need to book weeks in advance now. Fried chicken and the sides is great but not a fan of much else.
Just got the normal smash burger with bacon, but regretted the bacon for the first time in my life as it was literally overburnt as hell...
burger was amazing though!
Best burger in Melbourne, really worth visiting. The fried mozarella sticks are delicious and worth ordering as well. I really recommend the place.
Nothing that annoys me more is when you pay $20 plus for a burger and still left hungry. At $12 the double patty burger is not only a brilliant burger it was a good size.
Stopped in for lunch today.
Ordered the Fried Chicken sandwich with buttermilk dressing, iceberg, and hot sauce.
The chicken was fantastically moist, got a little soggy on walk back to my place. Bet if I had eaten it straight away, it would have more crunch. So I can't complain on that. Flavor was outstanding; buttermilk & hot sauce is a classic southern combination. Bun was nice, hot, and soft.
I usually don't eat tots, but these are seasoned with a Japanese 7 spice called Togarashi, I use it in a couple of my sauces & rubs back home. Blended with the kombu mayo, there were fantastic. Nice n crispy, with kick of flavor.
Can't wait to try some more.
Friendly Staff & quick service.
I have been here many times now and I will continue to come back here! The food is so tasty and leaves you feeling all warm inside :) Place also has a cool feel to it :)
Love this place. Although it isnt the healthiest place to go all the time, there is great food and beer on the menu. Highly recommend the smash burger, deep fried broccoli (this one is amazing) and lamb ribs. Also tried the hillbilly burger recently and although it was good, I still prefer the combination of the original smash.
Introduced to this restaurant by a friend. Great service and laid back atmosphere. Get the double party smash. Best burger in Melbourne. Always greeted warmly by Manu and the crew here.
Have been wanting to try this place for a while now, Ordered the smoked lamb ribs and double patty smash burger with bacon, both were spot on! Lamb ribs were crispy on the outside and tender inside, the burger was just everything you need from a burger, crispy bacon with juicy patties and melted cheese with beautiful soft bun. Will come back again!
One of the best burgers ever.. Brioche bun... Finally chopped pickles and onions.. Double patty smash burger just so juicy and perfect ..with all that melted cheese
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Rock and roll. Wednesday is fried chicken night at Rockwell & Sons. I found myself there somewhat reluctantly, at the request of an interstate friend who was in town briefly and longed to recreate his American holiday. Whilst l wouldn't want to eat R&S fried chicken every night, l was impressed by just how good it was.
Taking the advice of the staff, we ordered just one chicken between us, despite my friend's passion for pan-fried poultry. It came out hot and golden brown, juicy inside and well seasoned outside. I tried cutlery for a while but there really is no better alternative to eating this than with your hands. Finger-licking and all!
This southern style sensation comes with a variety of sides - on our night it was the devilled eggs, pickles, slaw, and buttermilk biscuits and gravy. I was a bit disappointed to miss the various potato dishes - although l could have ordered these separately if l really wanted more fried food & carbohydrates. And if l could've fit them in - which l couldn't.
What l did want was my egg with a bit more fire and devilish spice amidst the lusciously smooth and rich filing. The pickles were the right mix of salty and crunchy, and the slaw fresh and lightly combined with a gently tangy dressing.
Having visited both Tennessee and Louisiana last year, l have eaten plenty of 'biscuits' and gravy - think of these as scones with savoury white sauce. The texture of the R&S ones was fantastic, and the sauce creamy and perfectly proportioned to the biscuits, but with a slightly dissonant flavour l couldn't place.
Service was laconic, and initial attention slow noting that we did arrive early. The place certainly filled up as the night rolled on, and service picked up too. The burgers being brought out regularly looked pretty good.
I didn't pay but am told that for all our hunka hunka food, the bill was only $60 before tip. Yes, we stuck to water, but that's still not a lot of money for lots of delicious dinner. We rolled out into the street happy and very full.
There sure are a lot of burger & fried chicken places now, but R&S gets my vote for a little bit of Dixie land chicken in Collingwood.
This place has been on our bucket list for while now and we really looking forward to trying as much as we could from the menu! We got the lamb ribs to share and they were definitely the star dish of the night! We also got the chicken sandwich and the prawn roll. Unfortunately none of these two hit the spot, they were both overseasoned and really vinegary. The tater tots were nice but slightly salty. We got the housemade lemonade and the ginger and apple lemonade, both of which were quite average. Despite everything, customer service was really prompt and efficient and we shall be back to try more items from the menu :3
We ordered the tiger prawn roll and fried broccoli. The bread roll was soft and sweet and the prawns were succulent. My gripe was that the sauce was rather sharp that didn't quite complement with the prawns and bread roll. At $12, portion size was small. The fried broccoli was surprisingly the dish that ended our dinner well! We loved the fried broccoli and felt that everything was good about it.
Have been here a couple of times and is always a solid choice. Wait staff are attentive without being overbearing, and the whole vibe is pretty chill. That aside, the double patty smash is reason enough to come, being my fave burger in Melbourne, let alone Collingwood. Really decent value for money too!
This was an impromptu plan B lunch but such an awesome find. Had a fantastic meal here with each dish being a hit. The burger was delicious. Cooked medium with a tasty sauce. The prawn roll was the highlight. Slightly on the small side but fair for the price and filled with meaty tiger prawns. And not too mayo-y either. And we went with tater tots instead of the usual fried. Brilliant. Everything was really tasty.
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My babes and I celebrated our monthaversary a few Wednesday's ago. I wanted to go somewhere special so a week earlier I booked in a chicken dinner at a restaurant I always wanted to take her to; Rockwell & Sons on Smith Street in Collingwood.
I've been to Rockwell & Sons a few times with my mates (full disclosure: I've ridden a push bike with the North Carolinian head chef a couple of times) and usually we'd have a post-ride Double Patty Smash Burger or the Pressed Pork Rib Sandwich. I absolutely loved everything I've had there previously so I couldn't wait to try their famous Southern Fried Chicken with my babes.
Although I made the booking for 6:30, my babes and I got there half an hour early and were seated by 6:10. During the online booking service, you choose whether you want the Wednesday night only chicken dinner or a regular dinner from their a la carte menu. The benefits are that your whole chicken dinner, including sides, are pre cooked and just need to be plated when you arrive, cutting the waiting time down significantly. The only thing we had to order was our drinks so I got Temple Brewing's Bicycle Beer and my babes got the Homemade Lemonade.
Five minutes after being seated, we were served with our starter dish of Devilled Eggs and our drinks. The soft boiled egg, with its yolk scrambled with mayonnaise and mustard topped with chives, was a delectable starter and it got our appetite going. The only downside was that we both wished we had a couple more! I've had the Bicycle Beer before and I knew it would go perfectly with the fried chicken. My babes was disappointed in her lemonade, as she mentioned it wasn't as sweet as she expected it to be, but I really enjoyed it and would get next time.
A few minutes later, we were served our side dishes of Biscuits and Gravy, Pickled Vegetables and Carolina-Style Coleslaw and our main dish; eight pieces of golden Southern Fried Chicken goodness!
The star of the meal had to be the Southern Fried Chicken and I was extremely happy that it outshone every other dish. I was surprised that every piece of chicken, from the drumstick to the usually infamously dry breast, was unbelievably succulent and cooked to perfection. The spice combination in the coating was amazing and brought out the best flavours in the poultry. I would imagine it was what KFC used to taste like when the Colonel first made it in Kentucky all those years ago. Easily the best Southern-style Fried Chicken I've ever tasted in Melbourne!
The last time I had American-style "biscuits" was in New York two years ago and these ones brought me back there! The flakey buttermilk biscuits were covered in a flavourful gravy that complimented the chicken perfectly. My babes, having never had these type of biscuits before, didn't enjoy it as she couldn't separate it from the sweet biscuits we're accustomed to in Australia.
The Pickled Vegetables, which included string beans, white radish and beetroot, were a nice touch but I could've done without them.
But the homemade Carolina-Style Coleslaw was a total surprise to me! I usually enjoy mayonnaise-based coleslaw but the Carolina-Style Coleslaw, comprising of finely sliced cabbage, carrot and topped with chives, seemed to have a vinegar based dressing which had the perfect level of acidity to enhance the flavourful herbs and spices within the fried chicken. I really enjoyed it and can't wait to have it again!
One whole fried chicken didn't sound like a lot to me when I initially booked our chicken dinner but, once you include the sides, it definitely suits two to three diners. We couldn't finish our dinner so I was able to take a couple of chicken pieces away and had it for lunch at work the next day. I couldn't recommend Rockwell & Sons Wednesday night chicken dinner any highly for all fried chicken lovers in Melbourne!
This place has been on my list from the beginning and has a bit of curiosity factor about it. Consistently highly rated amongst those in the know, it didn’t disappoint. In the eating phase there was nothing to fault about this burger. Creamy sauce, delicious meat, perfect bun and cheesy cheese. Not much wrong with that. Unfortunately, the curiosity of this burger was it’s only let down. After eating, the taste of the Kraft singles cheese (the curiosity) is all that lingers, and lingers. Thank god for beer – oh yeah, great beer here…
What can I say, Bang! We're coming back. I want that chicken at the very least. Best burger I've had for a while and no BS or Pretence too.
Category: Casual Fried Chicken
Price range: $20 per head
Score: 72/100
For fried chicken Wednesday!
Went there after work with a couple of friends for some good fried chicken. Had heard of their buttermilk brine marinating process and was very eager to try.
The chicken was very tasty, but perhaps due to the brine it was quite salty leading to me drinking water all night afterwards.
Their other dishes on the night, including deviled eggs and fried cheese really hit the mark.
I want to try their normal menu next time to make a more accurate rating of this restaurant.
Been wanting to check this place out for a while. It didn't disappoint. The burgers were on point. The bun was crispy tasty and full of flavour. The home made sauce is a must try. The double smash is the way to go. I ordered it with bacon but ended up taking it out. The bacon is cold and very salty. Also tried the hope made coleslaw which was fresh and had a nice tang to it. Only problem is the waiters were a bit rude but it was late so they may have been tired.
One of my fave "meat" restaurants in Melbourne. Penalty of great entree size plates to you can enjoy lots of different flavours. I love the rib burger however tonight the pick of the evening was def the twice cooked crispy pork.
Def worth the trip!!!
One of my favourite places in Melbourne for a burger! The double Patty SMASH is like the best big mac you'll ever eat! Well priced food and a cool digs complete the package
That sweet spot between fine dining and pub grub is where Rockwell & Sons thrives. Owned by Manu Potoi (ex Attica and Stokehouse) and Casey Wall (ex Cutler & Co. and The Spotted Pig, NYC), the pair can do no wrong rollin' out appetite pleasers with gusto. The burgers and sambos are legit. A highlight for any Melbourne food adventure.
Yep a pretty damn good burger. Melts in your mouth and it’s clear that a chef has put a lot of thought into all of the necessary ingredients that would make this burger better. Really soft texture and all the elements of the burger are basically done right.
I think this burger is better without the bacon in it though, it’s not bad with it, it’s just unnecessary to add it.
The sweet potato wedges are awesome too, and have some herbs and possibly lemon sprinkled on them.
Best burgers on the planet. The double smash is a must but I like it as a single smash. The rib sandwich is pretty awesome as well. Wednesday nights are fried chicken night. The fried chicken is spectacular 👌🏻 Hush puppies are pretty amazing too 😛
I hadn't been to Rockwell and sons in a few years, but I missed how amazing their burger was, so decided to revisit them on my cheat day.
The place was still as busy as ever, but surprisingly the wait wasn't that long for our food. Staff there were very nice. Attentive and friendly.
Lamb ribs were very tasty. Little on the dry side, but still pretty tender. Chicken burger had a kind of zest to it. Not like any chicken burgers I've had recently. Quite liked that actually.
As for the main event, the double beef covered in cheese and their special sauce. Not sure what was in the sauce. But I don't remember the burger having it the last time I was there. Sort of tasted like thousand island. Not sure I liked the sauce. But the damn was soft and sweet and the meat was cooked perfectly. So overall I enjoyed it!
Great place for a bite to eat. They have fried chicken Wednesdays which are booked in advance, and well worth it!
Sorry to say that I only visited on the closing weekend at the behest of a friend. He hyped the double patty smash up significantly and it did not disappoint. Burger was delicious, though I still didn't come around on the Kraft cheese. Service and price were great. Drinks were also delicious. Hopefully I get to try whatever the team move onto next. Best of luck.
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