Review Fat Jak's - Melbourne

Andrew Mackay

Pricey meals but what do you expect when having awesomeness on a plate. Food looked, smelled and tasted amazing. Only issue I had was the free refill ran out of syrup but they fixed it straight away and let me have a can instead which was great. Amazing customer service and food came out super duper quick.

Chia Lynn Choo

Delicious food that’s affordable! Got the truffle burger and Mac & cheese bites which were both heavenly! I’m not a huge fan of fries/chips so it was just alright for me. Overall it was a great lunch option at St Kilda after visiting the beach!

Erin Evans

Decent customer service, got food out in a very timely manner, love the aesthetic of the place itself. Wasn’t a fan of the bacon in the “old school” burger, but was otherwise very nice. Drinks could be a lot better. They’re very sub par. Otherwise very happy with the overall experience.

Amber Qayyum

Best burgers ever!!!! 10/10 highly recommended. Value for money ❤️

Meng T

Very disappointed compare first time we were here few months ago. The taste of Spicy chicken flavour was overwhelming and couldn’t taste the chicken really, my partner order old school, nothing special with the taste. Also order the chicken wing, but non of the wings were in it ( I ordered chicken wings …) and sauce was terrible, nothing like peri peri flavour at all. We came back again only because first time was great but this experience was completely disappointed.

Samantha Lee

I had been looking forward to one of my favourite burgers for 6months... What a absolute disgrace!! Everything was just over cooked and tasted like dirty old oil. Chips, however, weren't even cooked properly. I used the bathroom and it looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months and it stunk all the way from near the counter up the hallway... I looked into the kitchen and just saw a mess and both staff not wearing gloves or hair nets or anything!! This place needs a visit from the health department!!! What a fall from grace!!!

Anchal Sood

Amazing burgers. We tried 2 varieties of chicken burgers and were pleasantly surprised by the portions, quality and taste. The accompanying fries were crisp and not too oily. Such a delight stumbling upon this hidden gem in St. Kilda. The staff here is wonderful too. Good job Fat Jak's.

reem alsaab

beef burger , I don’t like the taste of the meet ! Chicken burger, Yammmy for who likes spicy taste. Sweet potato I am not big fan of it but it was not tasty. Friendly service. The place is cozy.

Travis Downes

This place never disappoints!! Absolutely spectacular food. Would definitely recommend to everyone!!!!

Dan Herridge

The service is ok. The burger was over done. The mac n cheese cake was dry. I'm sorry but that is not how you cook brisket. If your after a burger, 2 shops down at TBJ or south Central social if your after brisket, go to blue bonnet. If your after a mac n cheese hit, go to either South central social in prahran or TBJ.

Vivienne Forbes

Yum yum yum...everything we had was a taste sensation..the brisket burger, Fat Jaks burger..and Jaks fries were tasty and good value for $5...could share them with 2 people and a burger each. We will be back...�

Noods Marshall

1st experience at Fat Jak's today and was very impressed... The burger was incredibly juicy and full of flavour and incredibly filling! I must say after eating so many small, overpriced burgers around Melbourne that leave you feeling unsatisfied, Fat Jak's is somewhere I would go back to again

Anastasia Lee Gray

Came here for the first time today , our table ordered burgers, truffle fries , pizza and the fettuccine pasta, it was DELICIOUS!! Everything was so tasty so filling � we have found our Sunday lunch ritual ��

Gail Hodgson

Loved the food and the service. What's not to love about truffle mac and cheese? And the spicy mother clucker chicken burger was delicious. Plus Little Creatures beer on tap! I'll be back soon to try more.

Cheryl Haley

Worth the 90 minute drive for a great tasting burger, generous loaded fries, a very cold Furphy and attentive staff

Matty Bentley

The best burger and schnitzel iv ever had! Il definitely be back when im in St Kilda. Awsome sevice aswell. ��

Lleyton Bush

If I was on death row, I would ask for the risk it for the brisket burger! Thank you so much for the experience, it was truly something to remember....

Madison Tibos

If I could marry the chicken penne pasta that I had here I would without a doubt in my mind

Ashleigh Miria Cranston

Just smashed through the best burger ever here. Truffle Shuffle Burger was AMAZING!!!

Stuart Munro

Great service and amazing food! I highly recommend giving Fat Jaks a go.

Marcin Kali

The burger of the month is the bomb! Great service and best burgers. Thanks guys.

Darcii Taylor

The nachos were ok, the ratio was all wrong... not enough chips too much sauce and cheese struggled to find the chips..�

Jessica Solano

Excellent food with a reasonable price. Definitely coming back

Kere White

Best burger ever!!! Yummy will be back for sure! The burger melted in my mouth!

Lorraine Ercingoz

Loved the burgers and all the different sides! Very affordable and delicious food!! Definitely will be going back!

Rosie D

Ordered the hot wings, and they were delicious. Will definitely be back to try your burgers, they look so tasty!

Danna Exposito

Tried the burger of the month after watching their promo on Instagram- New Pork City. Had a side of Mac and Cheese Bites- both of them tastes amazing! Would definitely come back for more.

Josh Thompson

Easily one of the best cheat meal venues in town, absolutely loved the Mac and Cheese Bites. The hot wings too, definitely had a good kick to them! Loved going pre-lockdown and will be back again for sure.

Kayla Nguyen

Service: really blunt and unwelcoming, server was very surprised and annoyed when I kindly asked for more salt on my chips. Food: Truffle shuffle - everything from patty to sauce was bland, needed to dip it into sauce to make it bearable Juicy tony - tiny patty that was basically something similar to mashed sweet potato, had half a bun of no filling left, also lacked sauce but truffle was very prominent Fries - worse fries I’ve had, bland, not crispy at all, just very hard to eat even with sauce Onion rings - only positive from this meal, really crispy and delicious Overall this is the worst $60 I’ve spent on burgers and I would have enjoyed a meal at hungry jacks much more for half the price

Vostok

I highly rated my first visit to Fat Jaks. The Los Pollos Hermanos was fantastic and a real standout for me amongst the highly competitive Melbourne burger scene. It had been a while since I had tried a new burger venue and was immediately impressed with the quality of the product. The truffle mac and cheese and onion rings were great additions to a solid burger.

Duke Johnson

A great place just off the hustle and bustle of acland st. Always busy and has a great vibe. Food is delicious, especially the fried chicken burgers, fried chicken wings and chicken parmas!!

Lazar Savic

My favourite spot for a burger and ribs. Love the Luck of the chook'n and the bbq beef ribs. A must try if your ever in St Kilda😍

Evelyn Dempsey

Loved the hot dogs here! My favourite would have to be the Trailer Park, can't go past the pickles yum! Always perfectly cooked fries and easy takeaway menu

Jill

After reading the reviews, I had high expectations. Ordered the los pollos hermanos ... while I thought it was ok, I thought it could have been better. Personally I felt that it needed a spice kick to it, in the form of a hot sauce or some jalapeños added to it, I didn’t think the sauces they put in it did the burger any justice. Will come back and try other things from the menu.

MelbourneFoodPrn

Came here for the parmas but stayed for some awesome sides. Loaded fries and wings were banging and unlimited refills is a winner!!

Margaret G

Awesome meal deal here, so cheap for good value and unlimited drink refills! Can’t complain about that. Great atmosphere too, perfect for a mid week dinner

Maz Bell [hangrymaz]

Great night at Fat jaks! We ordered a spread of items to share off their massive menu and everything was delicious! With good venue vibes, friendly staff and amazing food, a return visit is definitely needed! Perfect place for drinks and a meal with mates, family dinner or an epic cheatmeal!

Clare Maree

Best burgers in st kilda area, went to heaven with the mac and cheese croquettes. Reasonable price for generous servings

Alex

Service and food was amazing 💯 man bun rip burger with Mac and cheese was killer 🙏

Ashleigh Michelle

Fat Jaks is the perfect place if you're looking for an epic burger feast, or even just after a night out. I've had the Trailor Park Hot Dog twice now it's so good. They put just the right amount of mustard, ketchup, onions and pickles. I actually find myself constantly craving it. We also shared the Hot Wings which I thought were super tasty but my partner wasn't such a fan of the sauce. I'd definitely be keen to see how their parmas and pizzas compare to their burgers/hot dogs!

Dylan Stall

Got the Los Pollos Hermanos. It was okay. The fried chicken was well cooked but the burger was nothing exciting. I was disappointed that the only bun option was brioche. Over priced for what you are getting.

EatsOfMelbourneAus

Generous servings, lovely staff and heart meals!! Can’t give this place enough of a thumbs up 👍🏻 will definitely be coming back here for more soon 😍😍😍😍

Karla Hogden

Best burger and sides I’ve had in ages!

FoodieMelbourne2019

Great spot in Kilda when in the mood for a feed with a few mates! Loaded nachos were epic and perfect for sharing, also loved the chili cheese dawg!

The Melb Foodie

Not the best burger I've had, but it was really nice. I'll be going there after a couple drinks. Perfect drunk food. Or when you are craving some real junk.

Michael Garzia

We ordered a burger with Buttermilk Chicken and a Mac a Cheese Croquet, the Truffle Fries, Normal Fries and the Beef Bacon burger. All I can say about the buttermilk and Mac - amazing. Best burger I’ve ever had, hands down. All was great, the beef was a touch bland but all else really made up for that and I ended up loading in my truffle fries to add flavour. The nachos were also great

Hung Huynh

The El Chapo burger was insane! Really enjoyed the mac and cheese bites too. Great work team. Definitely lived up to the expectations! Make sure you get the fried chicken too!

Suan

If in St Kilda this is the burger place to go! I have been here many times and all my experiences were great! Probably one of the best burgers i have had in a long time. I would probably recommend the plain chips over the truffle cheese.

Lauren Pinch

For a mouthwatering burger, experience look no further. If your down in Sktilda and looking for a great feed this is the one. With a variety of burgers. As well as the well known, burger of the month special. Cooked really well and used with a variety of great sources. Highly recommend the Fat Yak Burger. With a great feel and vice for all. A must go for burger lovers!

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

My partner went on about this place how amazing the burgers are. However I didn’t have the experience when he took me. Normally he would get the mushroom beef burger. When he took me he wanted to try something different we we both got the spicy chicken burger. It was pretty much a piece of chicken dunked in spicy sauce with lettuce and tomato and cheese. It blows your head off. All you can taste is this capsicum chilli sauce! I think it was just a bad burger choice will go back to try a normal burger this time! I came back on the 28th June tried there truffle burger, it was nice but very very oily and not much mushrooms.

FriesFiend

Big night out in St Kilda? This is your go-to before or after. Open till 4am and serving banging burgers and FF approved fries! They get my stamp of approval. 🍟

Cludy Foodie

This is the place to go for a big cheat meal! Their menu features a huge range of all sorts of fast food. I am loving their loaded nachos, you're ma boy blue burger as well as their pizza Margherita. The dishes are big, tasty and freshly made. Probably not something for everyday but whenever I crave some dirty food I will come here!

Agreekable

God this got my mouth watering! If you’re looking for that epic feast of burgers and good fast food then this is the place! In the busy area of St Kilda this place is sure gonna curb your cravings! We had the best chicken burger, a freaking cheesy hotdog and the best damn Mac and cheese bites that still have me thinking about how good they were! The hot wings were amazing! Not too hot though, I don’t like spice and these were not too spicy! Actually perfect! I hate when it’s too spicy and you just don’t enjoy it but these were perfect!

Melbourne.Food

If you like your burgers fat and juicy, Fat Jaks is the place for you! All your burger porn dreams come true at this place! We come to this burger at least once a month to try their special burger of the month and throw ourselves a feast!

Maria Condello

I always keep an eye on their social media because they have a burger of the month special and it's usually something pretty awesome. Visited earlier in January and then again last week when I saw the May burger had sujuk in it. Did not disappoint! The egg was cooked well and had a runny yolk and there was plenty of cheese. Really love that there's unlimited soft drink refills here. Best place in the area for a cheat meal, I'll be back next month!

Douglas Brook

Coleslaw was not fresh - almost off - we sent it back and kitchen made a fresh batch however it was dry and tasteless. Veggie burger was the same - I've been to other burger places with lentil burgers with fresh lettuce etc that are juicy and tasty and with great coleslaw. I didn't like the food here - felt the cooks did not care at all about what they were serving.

Cherise

Absolutely delicious burgers. Had the Chicky T and the chicken was so fresh and juicy but also the perfect amount of crunch as you bite as a result of the buttermilk fried. Ordered this through UberEats so would like to check it out next time to dine in! Would definitely order again and I would have to order the same thing as it was just too good!

Whalesfoodadventure

I know its cheesey so take it easy was cooked real well. Great flavours. Loved the truffle fries. Plain jane burger was dripping off oil though

EatPicLove

The ultimate is cheat meal foods belongs to Fat Jaks. With everything from Hot Dogs to Burgers to Parmas. Every meal packs a massive serve with amazing flavours to make any big eater weak at their knees. Definitely a must visit for all looking for their cheat meals or those just looking for a big bite

Espy Eats

With the $5 pints on offer, I started the night with the always pleasing Little Creatures pale ale. This extensively pimped up American menu was quite hard to choose from, every item made my mouth water and the menu titles, gave me a great chuckle. We opted to start with the Truffle Mac and Cheese, and the the FJ slaw. The Truffle Mac and Cheese was a delicious grown up version of one of my childhood favorites, a very clever and tasty idea with a delicious crunchy topping. We decided to share the Spicy Mother Clucker, chicken burger and holy moeley Parma. The Spicy Mother Clucker delivered as promised, the Buffalo fried chicken was coated in hot sauce, I’m not sure if my taste buds are jumping from pure joy or the intense heat. If you are like me and love hot sauce you won’t be disappointed, just make sure you have your drinks lined up before taking the first bite. The FJ “Holy Moeley” Parma came with a nachos topping ie salsa, guacamole, sour cream & jalapeños. Not only was it generous in size, I thought it had a great combination of flavours. I loved the fact the Parma was not soggy and that the guac and sour cream came on the side. This allowed me to control the guac and sour cream ratio to my liking and to calm my mouth down after the spicy burger! The dessert on offer were seriously tempting with two cheesecakes, a sticky date pudding and a variety half litre ice cream tubs. Thanks so much for inviting us in.

2 Good Forks

The best bacon, very good burger and sizes are yummy too. The soda refill is not worth since they make a generic drink, but the food is totally worth it.

Food Josh

These burgers of the month are amazing! Finally was able to venture to Fat Jaks and try the amazing Burger of the Month that they put on their socials. Seeing as we went in February, we were treated to the St Jak's Fest in order of St Kilda Fest, and it delivered on everything I could have dreamed of. I can't wait to see what this kitchen comes up with next!

Carissa Lee

Firstly, we OVER ORDERED!! What were we thinking, 1 burger AND 1 side per person... Must have been crazy hungry! We obviously could not finish our food, but if we had maybe toned down on the sides it would've made the food all the better than it already is. Chicken patty was super tender, beef patty was grilled well, tasty sauce and fillings for the burgers. Sides were great as well, huge variety here and you'll be struggling to decide what to eat!

The.Top.Lifestylee

Absolutely incredible place!! The food was out of this world with everything being extremely fresh and flavoursome. The portion sizes are huge and definitely worth the price!! No negatives about this place and will definitely be coming back soon!

Ozzy Kunnu

After the first disappointing experience during a takeaway...We were pretty skeptical of giving this place a second chance but finally gave-in due to the number of options for fries. Thank God we did. Lasagne, Chicken Burger and Fries loaded with Chilli Cheese did not disappoint us. Yummy, Value for Money and Customer friendly is the best way to describe this eatery. Not a lot of options for Vegetarians though.

Ryan Moffitt

Our eyes were bigger than our stomach when coming to Fat Jaks. We smashed out these delicious burgers which were extremely large but so juicy and flavorful. We also got two serves of loaded fries which were covered in topping and very tasty.

Dee Tran

Ridiculously huge burgers. Juicy, medium rare in the middle, perfectly cooked. The bacon was that smoked salty delicious stuff. Top quality. Had the Fat Jaks basic burger and was greasy, dripping heaven. They do the buns right here, steaming them on top of the meat on the grill before serving. Sides: Fried pickles arent the american sweet pickles you might expect, but more the cornichons we have here. Not bad. Mac and cheese is that basic stuff, nothing super special but still satisfying. The best thing though? Sticky date pudding. Real dates, real sticky, real man sized, burnt butterscotch sauce. Perfection.

Dan

My beloved AFL team just lost the Grand Final in the dying minutes after being ahead for pretty much the entire game. A friend suggested we go to the Melbourne Show so I wouldn't dolefully spend the night replaying the dubious umpiring that led to the winning goal that lost us the game. So we went and it didn't allow me to dwell. However we missed the food trucks and I needed to eat so on the way home we stopped at Fat Jaks and it was delicious. The burgers had the juiciest patties, crispy and charred on the outside and pink on the inside. Then there was the chicken pieces -- juicy, crispy and delicious -- and the mac 'n' cheese bites. So cheesy and gooey. Wow! Just wow! What a great midnight meal to have before the ineluctable comedown once the Collingwood loss sunk in. Comfort food when it was most needed.

Therese Rowan

Been talking about going to this place for a while and finally went. WORTH IT! Had the blue boy burger and it was one of the best burgers I have had in my life! To top it off, the haloumi fries were super yummy and I will definitely be heading black there for another feed!!!

The Darth Zader

I tried the spicy chicken burger and the basic beef burger.... OMG the sauce on the “spicy “ chicken burger is DELICIOUS. The fried dill pickles were alright but the truffle fries were extremely tasty. 6$ pints , food worth the price... such a excellent find in St. Kilda!

C.T**l*

Looks could be deceiving. Came here with my family today. We ordered the fries, truffle cheese fries, Philly cheese steak, the burger with the blue cheese, Mac and cheese bites and the bowski pizza. Nothing really satisfied me, I mean it definitely filled me up but nothing was flavourful. Jack of all trades, master of none really.

Candogan Tuzcu

Hamburger and fries were great and delicious. But their customer service are not welcoming. They have good ale beers, though couldn’t find a decent lager.

Comfy Chairs

Fun and quirky. Really pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. good, hearty food and friendly service. Nice time with friends. If you are hungry the burgers are fabulous and will fill you up. Busy space so maybe recommend you book.

Thebeardedone

We had a holy moly Parma and the risk it for a brisket burger. Both were excellent, the parma is huge and juicy. The chili cheese fries are brilliant. Enjoy the bottomless soft drinks.

John H

Loved it. Brisket burger and deep fried Mac and cheese! Oooooh artery clogging but soooooo good. Highly recommended!! Great to go somewhere without deafening music too.

Geniebear

This Burger Shop is actually pretty cool. I like the atmosphere and the design of the shop. The fries are always a blast (been there twice). I had the bacon cheese fries and the truffle fries and they were both really yummy. Crispy chips with a nice flavored loading. (Not the healthiest food, but you are actually not looking for something healthy here). And now comes the but: as a burger store they probably serve the worst buns I had in my live. Really sad if you consider the fact that the stuff between the bun is really yummy. After the first visit and the big disappointment of the bun I came here again as I really enjoyed the rest. I thought I might give it a try. Maybe I had just bad luck. But the bun was pretty try and without any flavor, again. Sorry! Fix your bun or offer some alternative options and you got one regular customer more 😉

ToFeedTwo

A Tuesday night, we went for a walk down St Kilda beach to enjoy the glorious sunset. Of course, naturally, we became hungry and popped into Fat Jaks for dinner. The restaurant was relatively quiet and therefore service & food was quick. What we ordered: Truffle Cheese Fries and All-Hail-Who-Mi fries for entree followed by Chicky T Chick open burger and El Chapo burger. We couldn’t stop inhaling the truffle cheese fries as they were an ultimate winner however the All-Hail-Who-Mi fries weren’t that impressive at all. As for our burgers, we both thoroughly enjoyed the taste and combination of both but would still compare the burgers to a franchise such as Grill’d.

Bernard Haylen

YEEEWWWWW The BEST comfort food venue in St Kilda! Loaded Everything! Dogs, Burgs, Parmas, Fries, Nachos, Pizza, Wings - There really isn't much on the menu I haven't tried because I just keep going back for more. I cannot get enough of Fat Jak - Will You Marry Me!

Nicole Bsian

Had dinner here before a show in Palais theatre. Food was a bit fatty but you'd assume that with the Americwn style meals. Enjoyed myself and could barely walk leaving with well priced beer and quite amazing food. Very satisfied.

Julycheee

Came here for a late night feed. Our food took quite a long time, which wasn't ideal for a quick feed. The fries were good. The hot dog used a really thin and soft bread bun which broke apart the moment I lifted it. The filling was really wet and heavy and it was impossible to eat without using cutlery. I think I prefer simpler hot dogs. The burger was much neater and tasted fine. Overall this place was just okay.

Sivashankar Sivam

Had the “chicky t chic” and the “your my boy blue” and both were stunners! The beef patty was probably one of the best I’ve eaten! It was running medium rare and every bite was delish! The $6 pints were definitely a hit as it washed down all the burger goodness and overall, it was a great experience! Everybody should get on it!

Rebecca Krelle

These guys are dangerous, amazing food! Never disappointed! Their pickles are awesome and the serves are generous, I end up rolling away. Truffle Mac and cheese is also a solid go to

David

Very disappointing. Smallest Patti I have ever received in “hamburger” cafe. McDonalds provide more meat for $3 than this place does for $17 And in an area full of young people? Good luck with repeat customers - I won’t be back

Maddy Horne

Amazing food got the mac and cheese burger with meat. So filling except i couldn't stop eating it. The mac and cheese was like a nugget with warm cheese and mac inside with a mouth watering patty. The chips were amazing will def go again.

Victor Braddock

OMG what a feed decided on fat jaks and was not disappointed to the drinks the size of my head to the beautiful wings and crunchy mac and cheese bites everything was great if your in st kilda make sure you come suss these guys out for a mean feed

Bitter As This Melon

Ordered the philly cheese steak and the truffle mac n cheese. The roll was cut into half so everything just fell a part and was messy, steak was tough and chewy and was in stripes rather than thinly slices pieces of tender beef. The 'truffle' mac n cheese had no truffle whatsoever or cheese for that matter. It was plain and horrible. There was just an over powering taste of butter. The packet mac n cheese would have been a better option.

Simmyeats.Melb

Unfortunately I didn't enjoy my burger from Fat Jaks at all, the fries were also quite disappointing. The fries were kind of shrivelled and looked worse for wear. My partner and I ordered the Risk It For Brisket burgers and we shared the Flying Without Wings and Fries. I should have gone just for a standard beef pattie burger as I feel I would of enjoyed that more. I think the Brisket burger was as advertised and this review is just based on my own personal taste. The Flying Without Wings, it was ok but again not as I expected. I would give this place another go as I feel I just ordered the wrong burger.

PedGetsFed

First of all...$6 for a pint of Little Creatures pale ale...WTH... that's up there with the 30c soft serve from maccas as best value in oz. Burgers are good too which is a plus. Try the brisket burger.

@foodtom

Name totally aces what they supply, the food is there to make you FAT 😂 But you know what, it's absolutely bloody delicious if you guys are in st kilda and craving for a bloody awesome cheatmeal. Get on it ASAP. ✌

Nicole Tang

Burgers, loaded fries, pizzas and epically-sized parmas. Fat Jaks is the ideal place to come and feast, for sure! Their burgers are well stacked, remaining moist without making the buns soggy. The buns themselves also deserve an applause, thanks to their soft brioche-like consistency, stamped with the cool 'FJ' logo on top. Their loaded fries are generously portioned, with plenty of toppings, and the fries remaining crispy and well seasoned underneath. Oh, and definitely don't go past the All Hail-Who-Mi? Fries - a.k.a. crispy haloumi fries, whose cheesy goodness is perfect to dip into the accompanying chipotle ketchup.

Pattyeats

Oh. My. God. Both my burger & my boyfriends burgers were AMAZING! From the first bite down to the last holy shit. & whatever their secret sauce is is sensational!! Seriously all I can say about those burgers DELISH! Chicken was cooked well, buns were fresh, dressings were fresh the burger was actually pretty heavy! Packed with goodness. Fries were pretty stock standard fries. We just got regular seasoned fries - not a fan of loaded fries! Atmosphere was amazing, you can sit with a street view & pumping tunes And service was okay. Pretty sure it’s all back packers there so I don’t think they know what customer service means... but I WILL be back for those god damn burgers Burgers - 9 Service - 5 Atmosphere - 9 Pricing - 7

Hina Rastogi

This place is amazing, discovered it this weekend while searching for American style burgers but I am way too happy with what I got.😊 We ordered the spicy motherclucker and simply the breast - rabbit style. Spicy motherclucker was dipped in the hot sauce and was quite groovy. Rabbit style just means you don't get the buns, you get loads of lettuce. Not a bad option, imo. Simply the breast was just that, served with cheese and guacamole and mayo on the side. This place is worth a repeat visit to try out more of their stuff. 😋

Aton5

The Man Bun RIP is bigger than expected. It comes with a single beef patty on top of a beautifully fried tan mac and cheese bite. As there was no room for cutleries, I have decided to eat it the proper way - with my two hands. The FJ ingrained buns from 'Baked for Sofia' were thick yet soft and held it's contents well, unlike a sloppy burger. Every bite into the Man Bun was evenly distributed towards trimming off the bun and it's content, no awkward half bun situation here where the lower bun was eaten up before the upper bun. Beef patty and mac cheese combo is quite unique yet satisfying. Mac and Cheese bites was fried to perfection with a nice crunchy yet easy to eat texture. Agree with manager Rich that the FJ sauce is not quite there yet and I think it's still finding it's way out of a Big Mac/ Nandos hybrid. If the quality of the burgers here are anything to go by am confident they are not too far away from nailing it. Our overall experience at this chilled burger joint was well worth the price tag. P/S: Take advantage of the 90 minutes free parking at Woolies.

Meysam Ahmadi

This place has a really nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed the Truffle Shuffle which had a deep meaty flavour from the truffle. Almost like liver. Really nice. The Mac & Cheese bites were also really unusual and tasty. The basic burger was pretty average though which was slightly disappointing.

David Fantablonde

Still dreaming of this burger. Perfect amount of sauce, meat, bacon and all the other condiments. Great beers on tap. Excellent service. Will be back!

Edward Schweitzer

Filling delicious American style burgers. They are big chunky fellas but seriously tasty. $6 pints the refreshing cherry on top. Recommended.

Raye Naguit

The best American style burger we've had so far.i had the Jonny Drama "the cheeseburger"with extra cheese and truffle cheese fries as a combo, damn! Its bloodly good! Great patty, light and fluffy buns and those american cheese sent from heaven, deadly combos. So far the best Mac 'n Cheese bites I've had too. Only missing is Milkshakes for my better half!!! 😉 and oh, great & fast service as well, floor staff are really nice and very friendly without being intrusive. We'll definitely be back! 😃

Peter Hyer

Funky little American burger joint! This place is serving amazing, top of the art burgers and sides with US fun factor of refillable soft drink cups included. Mac and cheese bites were one of the best I’ve had in Australia. The only thing that I felt was missing was the typical shakes in US burger joints but otherwise DELICIOUS!

CJ

nice and friendly service, quick serving and good taste. We had nachos and chips for entree and hale salads and burger for main. Cheap price compared to other shops in St. Kilda.

VAULTGIRL

Went to Fat Jaks today - amazing! I have to say, the sides we had (halloumi chips, Mac and cheese bites and wings) were just brilliant. Burger was nice too but I loved those sides! Nice venue and friendly staff. Good times!

Borderline Sunshine

Lord have mercy! This place is amazing. I ordered the Man Bun R.I.P. burger and I died and went to heaven. That mac and cheese croquette makes it perfect. Also ordered the buffalo wings (that sauce was ridiculously amazing) and the halloumi fries (why have i been ordering regular fries this whole time???) My friend got a Parma and said it was also amazing. Food quality is amazing here. So many choices, will have to come back. Also unlimited refills, plus donuts from Bistro Morgan? Can I live here?

Eleni Antoniadis

AMAZZZZZINGGGG. Such a good place to eat. I really enjoyed the food and the burgers were unreal! Even the mac n cheese side was so good. Really happy with this find on zomato!!

Hungry Tum

A pretty good burger. The meat patty was tasty and perfectly cooked although a bit thin. The bun was big, sweet and soft and the American cheese was the creamy soft taste that is typical of an American burger (what's wrong with tasty cheddar cheese!!). Worth a try.

Mikayla Plaziuk

We ordered Fat Jaks through Ubereats one night for dinner and didn't regret it! The burgers tasted delicious and they were such decent sizes as well! Having known how much we eat and having not known how big the burgers are, we also ordered some of the cheese fries. While I am one of the biggest cheese lovers around, I found the cheese tasted quite fake and artificial, whereas my partner who isn't a cheese lover, really liked them! All in all decent priced for the fact that you will be full afterwards but in general slightly over priced considering it's just a burger. I wouldn't be back even thought it was delicious, just for the fact that there's so many burger parlours in Melbourne and I'm one to try new things!

Jasmine Rose

Amazing! After reading some many good reviews I had high expectations and they were all met! The staff were so friendly, the meal come out so quick and the portion sizes are huge! We couldn't finish everything and got it all boxed up to take home. The burgers are incredible! I had the Fat Jak and it was a monster burger! The patty was cooked perfectly and the bun was delicious and slightly sweet. All of the sides are incredible and the chips are perfectly seasoned and go well with the style of burger. My boyfriend and I spent ages trying to think of a better place we had been to but couldn't come up with anything! Our new number 1 burger place!

Foodisgood

Finally gave this joint a go as Im a sucker for a big juicy, greasy burger. I was not disappointed. Post burger I was rendered useless and the meat sweats forced me into an urgent nap. Self inflicted of course and so totally worth it. Business looks like its going well so hopefully this place is here to stay as I think its a nice little addition to the Barkly St area

KatMmm

American style burgers with good ingredients is the story here. These guys have been super busy since opening, so don't expect to sit down to a slow, relaxing meal. You come, order, eat, and leave. The on tap beers are good quality and reasonably priced. The burgers are over the top in every way, which isn't my thing, but will definitely appeal to instagrammers and fans of American food. Think too much sauce, cheese and fat! The truffle mac n cheese was a tad disappointing, with truffle being used to try and disguise the lack of complexity or true flavour in the cheese sauce. A good place for a late night binge to soak up all that alcohol.

Juliette Rose

I've been wanting to go to Fat Jaks for a while and I finally went. I got the chilli cheese fries, Parma and chips and calamari and chips. The Parma was delicious and the calamari was one of the best I've ever had. But the chips were pretty average, they weren't crispy enough and just weren't the best. Everything else was great though! They also have free drink refills which is a bonus! I would probably go back to try the burgers next time I'm in St kilda!

I Love Eating A Lot

Tasty burgers and fairly priced. Cold beer. Nice friendly, attentive service. Great decor. But WHAT Is wrong with your music?? Horrible, loud! Felt like I was in a trashy club! Never going to come back for the inhospitable loud, simply idiotic music. Mummy's Boy you are remaining my favourite for burgers when in St Kilda

Snackloverbaby

This place is actually alright. The menu is huge - we just stuck to burgers and some sides. Burgers were good and the wings were pretty good too. Didn't rate the fried pickles, not the best I've had. Service was friendly and it was fairly busy when we came in. I don't like sitting on a low backless stool so that wasn't ideal but otherwise it was a pretty good experience. $6 pints all the time is cheap too!

Yummy Or No Me

Such great food ! I always order the Truffle burger through ubereats! And the truffle cheese chips are the bomb ! The meat is super juicy and the brioche bun although fatty lol but so delicious ! Highly recommend !

Luke Martini

Tasty tasty burgers, so big and juicy. Kid friendly and great service from the friendly staff. Will be going back for sure in the near future!

Cryerla

Just got my delivery through foodora. It was an hour to deliver rather than the 30min quoted time, cold on delivery and the pizza has slid to one corner of the box so the toppings and base have mingled into one.

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First time here @ Fat Jaks St.Kilda! Wow, the burgers came out and i was shocked (in a good way 😜) @ how big they were! For reference we ordered the burger of the month "limp briskett" & "los pollos hermanos" with seasoned fries, they tasted Amazzzzing & the service was fantastic! I highly recommend anyone wanting to try Fat Jaks! 😋

Amy Jessica Walker

This place is incredible, the prices are reasonable and the food speaks for itself. We ordered a crazy amount, 4 different burgers between 4 people to share and 4 different fries options. Everything was perfect and so tasty. Also soft fizzy drinks are refillable which is a bonus!

DamoForce Food

Fat Jaks has been on our radar of places to visit for a while, small but nice shop. Unlimted refills are boss!! Burgers are sides are on point!! Couldn't argue with the freshness of the chicken parma. Dough on pizza great and as we mentioned. Unlimted refills!!!

TheyCallHimX

Fat Jaks has been on my list of places to visit for a while. I'll start off by saying the staff here are amazing. So welcoming. So attentive and just what you want from staff. Also it's so good seeing more places offering free refills. Hope it catches on. As for the food. Parma was a decent size and had great flavour. Chips were really good. Sauces, especially the Smokey bbq complimented the chips really well. As for the burger. It was good. But honesty it wasn't anything special. The beef was alright. Just a bit dry for my liking. Need to go back and try their other offerings like their chicken wings! But yeah, I will be back. Thanks for a great dinner.

Debby

Pretty hip place with house music. Burger is good but not special. Hot wings are pretty good and they are actually hot! Truffle mac and cheese is just average. Staffs are friendly and helpful.

Bradley Bennett

A great quite restaurant good music excellent service tasty food at very fair price and a selection of hot sauces to try for free. Only 2 cons parking might be annoying if the area is busy but thats just melbourne and my burger was a bit greasy. Overall fantastic plus only a 5 minute drive to st kilda pier.

Vynxevainglory

I'm not going to beat around the bush. Fat Jak's is awesome for three reasons: -Burger Godhood -$6 Pints -Excellent staff and vibe Now that that's out of the way, I'm feeling a bit typey, so let's do some beating: The atmosphere here was excellent at night. Falling through the door at the end of a cold Acland street crawl, you're greeted with a warm, dimly lit room filled with smiley, chatty patrons; clearly excited about the thought of putting on some extra padding for winter, while giving their tastebuds a joyous, erotic spanking. With the wood plank walls and signage, it almost has an old Wild West saloon vibe going on; except it's blasting dance music and is filled with Melbournians, who are about as far from cowboys as one can get. The staff here has great energy and provided a surprising level of table service and just general hospitality that you normally don't see in this sort of place. I had the signature stake to the heart, The Fat Jak, which is not a particularly out-of-line statement, because this thing is indeed like a horror show; the kind where hunger is a seductive vampiric temptress who is slain by a giant reckless abomination (in this case we'll call it Dr. Dankenstein's Monster) in an epic, messy battle in the town temple (your body). And although the temple gets all but destroyed in the process, is completely covered in cheese, and forever carries the faint smell of bacon, the legend is shared over campfire stories and drunken alehouse arguments for generations.

Ted Mac Gregor

Quiet alright just like overly full on Like way to much mayo and a lot of greese coming out of the patty . Needed 10 tissues to soak the greese up so a little bit much . They are nearly to sickly to eat I left half of mine and all the chips the burger destroyed me. Like if u eat an Andrews everything is well balanced

Svenja Grabo

Cool little new burger place in St Kilda! I have ordered their truffle shuffle burger and must say - it was delicious just the bun was a little too greasy for my liking. Reasonably priced and well presented, great for a casual dinner or lunch, however, probably not my favourite.