I went to this twice while in Melbourne. Simply put their burgers are the Bomb!! They use real Wagu meat and are total value. Great place to sit with a beer & watch the world go by
Great burgers and even better music.
If you like a kick in your burgers then you have to have to have to ask for “smoked jalapeños”. More than worth the extra $2 charge.
Making this my regular burger joint!
Cheers.
Burger wasn't greasy or oily at ALL which is super important!
Ordered:
🍔 Metro Burger: pure beef patty, mayo, french mustard, tomato sauce, lettuce, tomato & pickles ($10.90)
+ 🧀 swiss cheese ($1.50)
🍟 French fries with chicken salt ($4.90)
+ 🍼lemon herb sauce ($1.00)
Review:
Down Degraves st, Metro Burgers throws a mean burger with some very crispy crunchy lettuce. Buns are toasted, beef was juicy and everything was finger licking pretty good. I can confidently say I've never gone wrong with a swiss cheese upgrade in my burger!
In terms of the price: the basic burger was very affordable, especially when you split the chips with a mate. There's definitely enough for both of you!
Interior isn't spacious but when you get a window seat to people watch... it's pretty glorious.
This small burger joint can be found at the famous Degraves Street, Melbourne. I tried the southern fried chicken burger with fries on a Saturday afternoon. It was quiet busy and table is really difficult to get. Friendly staff even though they were just 2 people :)
try beef chicken emu and kangaroo burger here, very tasty and juice, emu burger and kangaroo burger was fantastic, great food and nice staff.
Got the metro burger here and it was really good, one of the better burgers I’ve had in a while, with a nice juicy and well seasoned patty. Chips and sweet potato chips went down well too
Food: The signature metro burger. Good burger all round, it’s got nice balance, a good bun. And at 10.90 a good price.
Service: Just the one cook and waitress/cashier but they handled it all fine.
Ambience: Sweet little spit on Degraves Street, it’s comfy and has decent amount of seating considering it’s a pretty small shop.
Really enjoyed this little find on Degraves street. We were drawn in by the happy hour 5 dollar beers and we weren’t disappointed by the burgers either. I had the Chipotle burger, the beef was nice pink in the middle, and the homemade chipotle sauce was delicious.
Service was fantastic, it’s a small space so you are literally in the kitchen, as soon as we walked in the door the chef engaged us and we had a quick chat, made you feel at home straightaway.
If you are looking for a solid burger and a nice cosy atmosphere this is a great spot.
I've been on a serious burger binge since moving office. Each day for two weeks I sampled burgers from various joints all over the city. This won easily. There was something different that made me full, but wanting more.
Chef Sutton is the equivalent of an Iron Chef. An absolute master of his craft. Good pricing, very high quality ingredients. The bun is always on point. Emu, and kangaroo are superb.
I have tried everything on the menu burger wise (bar vegetarian). Bacon burger and Metro Supreme are worthy. Still waiting to try the crocodile.
Get amongst it. I can't fathom why they're not easily recognised as the best in Melbourne, at least the CBD.
*Photo doesn't do it justice.
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
+4.5
As far as burgers goes this place is awesome, also has great salads if that's what takes your fancy !!! There on the weekend and the kids had burgers and fries and absolutely love them, I had the Emu salad and was stoked with my choice ...great favors !! Small selection of beers, coffee was good ,Service was Ok, price was as you would expect....yes I'll be back !!
Delicious!! Fantastic burgers and sweet potato fries. Our favourites are the Outback (Kangaroo) burger and the Halloumi burger. Well priced for what you get.
Regular friendly staff and the chefs always deliver the dishes themselves!
My only complaint is the size; it's always cramped inside. However it is conveniently located in degraves, which is a plus :)
This is a nice warm cozy little place that does some amazing burgers. Some of the buns are lightly toasted to bring some crispiness to them. The fries are great too.
Went to Metro Burger on DeGraves Street for lunch as I wanted to try a new burger place. Was not let down as the burger was very tasty and original, the strawberry shake was delicious and very filling as well. Staff are friendly and nice there, always people coming in for a bite so you know the food must be pretty good. Bit pricey but then certain areas of the city always are. All in all very good though.
the fries here are deliciously crunchy! been coming here for a couple of years now and also the staff are friendly as well! If you are in degraves street, come and check it out!
Was a last minute decision and o boy am I glad I did. Had the chipotle burger and it was awesome. Juicy, tasty and filling. Side order of sweet potato fries. Service was lovely and food was quick.
Burger Review (link in bio for video review). Degraves st always tempts with it's global reputation. Tried out the Kangaroo pattied burger and was not let down. Not too game overtoned but great balance between salad and meat. Well worth a try! Fries didn't stand out but ok
I walked into Degraves Street cause I was recommend to visit Doughnut time (which is also amazing). But I wanted to eat lunch first. I walked around to see which was a good place to eat. The rest of the street had mostly expensive pasta! I popped into this place as it gave such a good local vibe. I was visiting Melbourne and always think it's great to try out the local food! The place is a bit small but it definitely has its charm. I had the Chipotle burger, which got messy in the end but it was really good. I would definitely recommend this place. The food, service and ambiance definitely fits the Melbourne charm!
My wife and I tried this Burger Shop on a weekday. It's a small Burger Shop just 1 min walk away from the Flinders Station. Tried the Outback Kangaroo Burger and Metro Supreme. Soft bread and moist burgers. One of the best Burger I had in the Melbourne CBD.
We tried the Mocha Milk Shake. Huge glass of milk shake, enough for 2 people. A must try...
We loved it. Friendly staff and very prompt service. Will definitely visit again...
I will give 4.5 out of 5.
I’ve kind of avoided this place after a few misses but I had an incredible craving for burgers and a place to sit in, which can only be provided by the closest burger joint, Metro Burgers. I ordered the Metro Burger which is just a beef patty, mayo, french mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle and tomato sauce. The patty was almost well done as it was a bit firm, but it had a pleasant seared taste which was unexpected than the usual. The bun being toasted also enhanced the overall burger, and it had the right amount of sauces so it did not leave it soggy. I actually finished the burger without picking it apart.
Excellent burger. Ordered the outback (kangaroo) with sweet potato fries. Tasty, nice portion size, great relish! They even have a happy hour! Would definitely come back.
Great burgers and friendly staff! I keep coming back and am steadily working my way through the menu. Juicy beef and fresh fillings, and my absolute favourite - shatterworthy crispy bacon. The sweet potato fries are a much tastier alternative to plain fries, topping off an already great meal. In the immortal words of the Terminator: I'll be back.
This place is great! Great burger, very friendly staff and good location on degraves St. I went on a saturday with some friends and we tried the outback burger and the bacon burger. Excellent! It was busy but the waitress was very nice. Great place, we will go there again.
This place is the perfect Sunday brunch spot after a big night out and a very busy Sunday morning. The staff were exactly the kind of people you needed to be around, friendly, cool and really helpful (no order is to complex). I got a portobello burger which was super tasty but the whole menu looked great and there were a few options on the healthier sides of salads if you're a little more health conscious. It's a relaxed vibe and tables are close to each other but if you're used to this and potentially like having a chat to cool strangers this is the perfect place for you.
Metro burgers is a rainy day, comfort-food kind of place. Not-a-chain restaurant, it's the kind of place where you can sit back and eat some good food and feel taken care of. Bad day? Rainy and cold outside? You'll leave feeling better.
Unpretentious, warm and fast service is the best part for me. Practically American style wait service, they welcome you, take orders without mistakes, and spend time chatting if you feel like talking. Your food arrives within a couple minutes. That's truly hard to find this calibre of service in an inexpensive burger joint, and it makes you wonder how they found the employees they did.
I had the bacon burger with fries. The fries are thin, salty and crispy, and the servings are generous. The burger is juicy and saucy, with a toasted bun and a hint of Dijon mustard. The chocolate milkshake with ice cream and flakes of chocolate was delicious.
A great place to visit on these cold Melbourne nights, I'll be coming back.
Stumbled across this place when I was in Melbourne in March during the F1. The burger was amazing, the fries were delicious and the milkshake was just as nice. Really enjoyed dipping my shoe string fries into my shake. Will definitely go back when I get the chance...and again lol
Tried chicken burger n coffee ice cream sandwich. Good viewing outside when sitting near the window. Burger is nice n sandwich is unique. Have a not bad impression.
Tried this place for the first time today and had an awesome experience. The burgers were delicious (Chipotle & the bacon) cooked to perfection :0)
This place is a hit! I love it's prime location, homely interior and feel, and most importantly the food!
The grilled chicken burger was superb; the chicken was super tender and grilled to perfection, while the Mayo was creamy but wasn't overpowering. The sweet potato fries were delicious too. They were long, chunky and spiced very well.
Although the burger was relatively small, it was delicious.
Will be back if around the area! :)
Great little burger joint tucked away in the alley way. I walk past this place everyday for work and never stopped by to walk in. Had the bacon burger, was absolutely delicious. Had everything a burger should, every element of the burger was made with care. Paired with french fries match made in heaven.
Tried this place for the first time and had an awesome experience. Loves the variety of vegetarian burgers and the mushroom one was delicious. It also came with a mountain of fries which is a plus. Limited seating options are the only downfall.
I had the chipotle chicken burger, and it was amazing. The buns were buttered and toasted perfectly, the chicken was juicy, and the cheese was just melting. The Nutella milkshake was delicious. Lovely small joint on de graves st with a cool vibe (looks a bit like an old bathroom!).
It was my first days exploring CBD and I wanted an authentic australian cuisine for lunch so I went here. I ordered Perkup burgers which I assume was Aussie-ish enough. The place was a bit small and crowded so it's kind of awkward. But they serve good food and incredibly good coffee, plus the waiter was nice for not kicking us out after several hours chatting there. Bottomline it was good for you who wants to try out Aussie burger, just head down to small lanes near Flinders St train station.
Fantastic burgers beautiful flavours and filling to boot. I've been more than once and will come again and again.
The perk up sauce is a must as is the sweet potato fries
best burgers in melbourne. service is fantastic and the presentation was very cute. the meat used in the burgers was fresh and delicious, getting to watch the food being cooked infront of you is great
Good, quality burgers. No fuss, no frills just a great burger! Perk up with cheese and the grilled chicken are always ordered when I pop in. Might have to expand my range and try a kanga burger one of these days!
Sooo much better than Maccas!
This place has never disappointed. The burgers are delicate yet complex, the sauce is tasty and nice. The buns are exceptional and so is the delicious meat. I've loved and enjoyed every second I've had with every burger there, the price is good. When you consider what you get, it's exceptional. I do wish the fries were not so expensive as are the drinks etc...
But that is that. You should definitely try this place sometime!
The outback jack kangaroo burger
Is put together perfectly
Juicy
Amazing flavors
Will defiantly be coming back
High recommend
Fills the Void: the empty burger Void. A little cafe nestled in the heart of Melbourne right off Flinder's. The cafe is small and cozy; with only a couple of tables for two and a side bar for two, Perkup is a quick grab-and-go feed.
Two words, WORTH IT. The Perkup Burger is thick, juicy, hugged by two toasted sesame buns and dripping in oil, cheese and Perkup sauce. Perkup fries are crispy, great quantity for the price, and go great with the garlic aioli.
Overall a Perkup burger and fries will satisfy you for only $12.
A great little cafe if you're hungry for that juicy, oily burger goodness.
Really good burgers. Kind of stumbled across this place tonight. We planned on going to another restaurant but it was closed for Easter, so wandered down Degraves street and found this gem.The service was a little odd, but the burgers were fantastic - I had the veggie burger, my partner had a beef burger and both were fresh and very tasty. For a cheap, quick dinner I'd certainly recommend. They also sell beer and wine if you want to indulge a little.
Fine classic burgers. Went for lunch today. Although it was busy, service was fast and courteous. We both ordered the classic perkup burger and fries. Fries are a bit "McDonaldsy", not like Grilled's. I'm Belgian, so very demanding perhaps.
Burgers were fresh and tasty, including the bun.
I went another day and ordered poached eggs to take away, all good too.
Eggcelent!. This is one of my new fave places to go to! THE VEGGIE BURGER, so frecking delicious!!!! Definitely the best veggie burger Ive had! Nomnom and the Benedict burger was eggcelent heheh. Cozy little place with good music! Go go go and try it!!
Best service in the planet by miss Georgina. Burgers are great too.
Great burgers cooked the way I love them. Friendly staff as well. A little gem of a shop.
Thumbs Up for Perk Up. A fairly recent addition to Degraves Street I was keen to try them out. I'd been to Grill'd across the road a number of times but it's refreshing to see a smaller burger operator take on the big boys.Interesting range of burgers, tried the schnitzel burger. Couldn't fault it, would definitely go back
Like Grill'd they're a bit pricey but I guess that goes with the territory in the CBD
Lovely stuff.. Gave the Perkup Double Banger a go, was not disappointed. Didn't wait long for it, very nice flavour and texture.
Lovely service also, will definitely be going back!
Great vibe, friendly staff, delicious lamb burger!!
Best Ever????????????. What a pleasant suprise this little gem was. Must admit we were not expecting much when we walked in but were wrong. Being a strict vegetarian with a cheese allergy I was looked after brilliantly by the staff ( and the cook ) and my burger was fantastic. My wife, who is a notoriously fussy eater proclaimed her burger " the best ever". Our only complaint.... the burgers were so delicious we wanted them to be bigger!! Thank you Perkup.
Went to this little cafe last week and was pleased with the simple but tasty food on offer.
Yummy non-pretentious burger.. I visited this little eatery last saturday for dinner, it was my first time trying it out. Degraves was strangely quieter that night but I didnt mind at all. Perkup is clean and bright- great first impression. Greeted by lovely staffs, both on the floor and the chef. Had their grilled chicken burger and sweet potato chips. The burger was filling and decent-sized, delicious and not sloppy. Tastes really good and at the same time healthy. I am not a burger fan but i would definitely be back here for my next burger fix!! I dont think the portugese tarts were baked in house- however, dont think its necessary?? if it doesnt taste good, dont serve it.
Made my burger, made my day!. The burgers were average but loved the service! The little asian cook was cheerful and bubbly! Had a great chat with the waitress too! Warm lovely smiles made my day! Will definitely return for a simple burger and a great service!
Went on a Sunday afternoon and had the Lamb burger which was delicious and of very good quality! The staff were lovely and really attentive, mixed with a great sense of humour. Will go again for sure!
Love the burgers...a favourite haunt on my lunch break!! Cosy environment and fun music, now my fave burger joint in cbd :))
The staff were really sweet. I have a gluten/wheat allergy and they have 3 gluten free options on the menu. I had the lamb burger. Which was grilled lamb plus dressing and burger toppings and a gluten free bun. Totally delicious and no eyes were rolled when I asked what on the menu was gluten free. Would recommend - great to have a place with helpful staff.
Super helpful, quick service on a Saturday evening, and tasty food!! Food was reasonably priced :)
It was ok. The burgers were a bit bland.
Our sweet potato fries were burnt to a crisp so they brought over fresh ones.
Yum and value for money. What a great burger place. Fresh ingredients and flavoursome. The price is also a bonus because it's not overpriced.
Best burger in Melbourne❤❤ the bun is very fluffy and the wagyu beef patty is cooked medium well, super juicy!
Also amazed by the delicious crocodile burger, the chili jam inside matches so well. Sweet potato fries and Happy ThickShake are must-order too.
Great customer service😁Highly recommended👍👍👍
I was looking for a good burger, and I was not disappointed!
I walked in planing on getting a Southern fried chicken burger however I heard costumers talking about how yummy the lamb burger was so I decided to give it a try and I was blown away with how good it was.
The lamb was extremely fresh and tender pieces that melted in your mouth and cooked to perfection( the chef asks how you like it too!)
It was well worth the price and the portion was large and I struggled to finish it but I had to because it was so yummy!
This place never ever disappoints! I try to visit at least once a week for lunch! Seriously, the best salads I have every had, although everything on the menu looks delicious, I cannot go past this salad! See you again soon!
Quite a nice and cozy environment, tried their different burgers. Forgot to ask them to remove pork from my burger. But upon requesting they made me a new one without charging. Thanks!!
Metro Burgers you've done it again. Another mouthwatering, flavoursome burger.
If burgers are your thing, then you have got to give these guys a try.
The bun is soft and super fresh, the lettuce crispy, the burger is cooked to perfection, it's juicy and full of flavour. The sauce is just enough to tie it all together, for what is just an all over tastebud explosion.
Had the veggie burger and it was cooked to perfection and the bun was perfect to hold it all together! Chips were well cooked and seasoned! Defs recommended and want to return when we can
Ordered the Metro Burger, perfectly cooked, good quality beef, the sauces matched well to create a great burger eating experience. Fries were cooked perfectly too, with friendly staff.
Overall great experience. Would recommend.
Will be coming again to try a different burger.
Thank you
Small burger shop near the end of Degraves Street. Very tasty burgers and sweet potato chips. Excellent service. Outside tables.
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