American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Yarra

"Been to this place many times in the past year moving to Melbourne. One of the coolest places to hang. Staff are always top notch Walker and Steve..."

Rick Muir

"Leonard’s you ol heartthrob you! You definitely are a house of love! Hubby and I decided to finally come in for dinner tonight and we were not..."

Natalie Sargeant

"best place in the chapel st precinct. Great staff, great food, dog friendly, queer..."

Mia Haeun Son

"Tried the portabello burger and side of brocoli salad a must try beautiful homus dressing with walnuts and only 5 bucks truly amazing.Cold beer a..."

Evelyn Stanton

"Our local. The burgers (fried chicken) are the best around and the staff are so friendly. Love that we can pop in for a drink and a feed with our..."

Alix Mellor

"The best burgers off Chapel! A cosy little pub that is dog friendly and friendly bartenders. 100% will be back. If you're on the fence, come in...."

Leah Dangersmith

"Country pub in the city. The security staff we encountered were great. Awesome vibe, amazing food. Very..."

Julietta Jameson

"Holly batman. My first dining experience in Melbourne!! Best food, service and atmosphere. Will definitely be going home to Brisbane and..."

Amanda Smith

"Yuuuummmm yuuummmm yuuummmm best burger ever, will now be a..."

Dannii Tenace

"Second time I've been now just to make sure the first time wasn't the exception. We had the pop corn chicken, spicy tenders on the first visit which..."

Brad Lederman

"Located just off the famous Chapel Rd, was introduced to this place by my friend.Tried their famous burger & it absolutely blew my mind, so..."

Steph

"Leonard’s has some good fried chicken. Their spicy chicken wings are actually spicy and dressed in some tangy, smokey sauce (potentially..."

Sesame Eats

"I don't normally leave reviews for food but Leonard's House of Love is an absolute standout for me. Ordered the vegan burger and vegan chilli fries..."

Patrick Forno

"Great service and amazing food everytime! Really cool, laidback set up! Dog friendly with beer garden, inside bar and pool table. Always really..."

Maz Bell [hangrymaz]

"Awesome, warm vibe at Leonard's - the name is definitely not false advertising! The burger is great - mac and cheese was a little basic, but it was..."

Carlos Humphrey

"Mozzarella balls, Mac & cheese and nachos. I mean what’s not to love. It’s proper drinking food. Treat yoself. Good vibe, music and crowd...."

MelbourneLops

"Leonard's has all your Friday favourites. A good selection of burgers but really everyone goes there to get the fried chicken burger. And all the..."

Eat X Wander

"The food is amazing and well priced. Definitely one of the best beef burgers I’ve had in Melbourne. I highly recommend the chicken tenders..."

Vostok

"Best cheeseburgers in Melbourne! Fried chicken is good too. Good atmosphere. Waiters/ waitresses are generally great. Every now and then you get one..."

Chameleon

"Been here couple of times.. love the atmosphere here and the ambience. Just what you need sometimes. Live music, chilled beer, games and little..."

Prajakta Pawar

"Leonaed's beef and short rib patty was amazing. It's an unreal moment when I can comment on the actual distinct flavour of a patty......"

Jasmine

"What a cute vibe! It has a ski-lodge in the 70s feel and is super cozy.We got 2 cheese burgers, the fries with cheese and gravy and the..."

Laura Voice

"Visited Leonards House of Love in South Yarra earlier this year with my friend!ATMOSPHERE:The inside feels like an old western bar..."

Ebony Rose

"Who doesn’t love fried chicken!! And they do it well here. The tenders are juicy with a tangy spicy sauce. The burger bun is light and sweet, the..."

Linda

"I always feel right at home every time I visit this American drinking and dining hole. Their vegan burger is incredible, albeit pretty greasy. But..."

Quince And Cheese

"Ordered a mushroom burger, double cheese burger, southern fried chicken burger and hot glazed tenders for 4 adults via ubereats. Food was very fresh..."

Rin

"Burgers - SAVOURY PILLOWS OF GOODNESS . Fried Chicken - COMFORTING AS A DOONA . Drinks - EVERYWHERE . Service - RAW BUT GENTLE..."

Alex

"Many will know, I am a sucker for fried chicken. Therefore it should come as no surprise that when I heard there was a great burger and fried chicken..."

Jamie

"What dreams are made of this place I rate as the best burger in Melbourne having tried over 100 places. What sets them apart is the exquisite beef..."

Daniel Savvinos

"Yeeeweewsssssss! Love ya guys! Some of the crowd is a bit wanky but all is forgotten when your sitting in front of a nice pile of burg...."

Kate Coffey

"Leonards house of love had a food truck at download festival. I ordered a vegan burger and it was delicious! It was a really meaty type one. Though..."

Kim

"Ordered through Uber eats!Tenderloins and Mac and cheese! The tenderloins were delicious so juicy and the dipping sauce and pickle that..."

Rizza

"It is ~48°C in Melbourne and I have just posted my delivery order to Leonard's House I'd love.. Two orders of chicken tenders: one Regular, one Hot..."

MandyToorak

"Just behind a picket fence in a side street off Chapel lies Leonard's House of Love. A grungy 70's inspired dive bar hosted by bearded hipsters..."

Talkingfork

"THIS PLACE IS THE BEST! Their constantly open arms towards my dog constantly has me weak at the knees. If you want your pooch to be appreciated, this..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Terrific atmosphere. Even on a Tuesday night this place was buzzing. Bar service was quick for a busy place. Cocktails were delicious, the perfect..."

Karina J

"Shame I can’t rate this place 10 stars... where do I even begin! A fantastic outdoor setup with the smell of friend chicken in the air. No other..."

Rowan Bourke

"I’d like to give 4.5 stars.. I’m not a burger eater but I got chicken burger and I’m in love with it’s juicy fried chicken, cheese and the..."

Donita

"Best burgers, best chicken tenders, best loaded fries in Melbourne! I absolutely love the vibe here... it’s super cool, chilled and totally..."

Jenny Jenno Allen-opoulos

"This is a great place to catch up with friends over a drink and fried chicken. The chicken tenders and so crispy and delicious. The hot sauce was not..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"I loved the ambience and vibes. Though it was loud it was loud in a good way. Although I couldn’t finish my hot burger chicken I had a great time...."

Jennifer

"The food & vibe are great. Happy hours by 7pm from memory. We had a jug of beer and ordered a burger and nachos to share. Staff is friendly and..."

Chanel Zhang

"I was curious by this place because it is also the name of one of my favourite songs by East 17.I had the fried chicken sandwich. I enjoyed..."

Tinmans Treats

"Great vibes and even better burgers! This place won't disappoint. Highly recommend their 'Hot Chick' burger, juicy chicken thigh grilled in duck fat..."

Kyah English

"Best cheese burger and southern fried chicken burger I ever had so far in Melbourne. Varieties of craft beer. Friendly staff, lovely place. Highly..."

Picky

"One of the best burgers in Melbourne. Ive been here multiple times and every time it has delivered. Don't be turned off by the grungy venue, the food..."

WillAfon

"Love the vibes of this place. Quality burgers, patties blushing slightly pink in the middle so you know they mean business. . hot chicken wings,..."

ABC3147

"Awesome cozy place. Tried going last week on Saturday but no dice, filled to the brim and had security guys outside that made me slightly..."

Jen Waterpear

"They play really awesome rock music. Shazamming every second song. Hamburger was decent. Hot wings super hot. Super casual bar vibe, a bit dingy but..."

Michael Tham

"We were served by a lovely fellow with a beard - he was so welcoming and jovial, and made us feel so accepted there. That guy deserves a raise please..."

Natashja Bartlett

"The burger was so good but WARNING it is quite spicy and it may seem to be oily but it’s actually the duck fat that’s glazed onto the crispy and..."

Brandon G Jawi

"Great option if you’re looking for a venue with a cool, unpretentious vibe and American style burgers and fried chicken. I went for the hamburger..."

Kate Dougherty

"Go for the beers, stay for the food, then stay for more beers. Then roll home and sit on the couch in your jocks, happy as Larry. This is..."

Picolas Cage

"So good for the typical American meal. I love the Mac n cheese and the chicken tenders with chipotle mayo probably one of the best eats. Highly..."

Maddy Horne

"Just behind a picket fence in a side street off Chapel lies Leonard's House of Love. A grungy 70's inspired dive bar hosted by bearded hipsters..."

Akala Reviews

"Went on a Thursday night and it was pumping... think like a dumpy hipster bar that does good food. Had the popcorn chicken and original tenders......"

Birdman

"I straight up loved this place. This is perfect for a few share plates and jugs of beer between friends. Food is so good and staff were very..."

Tammi Vingerhoets

"I visited on a Thursday night (around 8.30) and the venue was pumping. Leonards is located off Chapel Street, in an old federation style home. The..."

Radishingfoodie

"Leonard’s House Of Love is a South Yarra bar inspired by log cabin design circa the 1970s. Walk inside and you’re immediately transported into a..."

The City Lane

"Great vibe, awesome burgers and the mac ‘n cheese is superb. Brilliant dive bar setting, friendly staff and a sensational playlist as well as tap..."

Wedders

"This would have been a 3.5 but what the hell has happened with this update!! Grabbed food and beers here on a Friday night...everything tasty. Try..."

PedGetsFed

"Is there really anything better then Leonard's South Side Fried Chicken Burger? Throw in a slice of pineapple and a splash of chipotle. No there..."

Jessie1079

"Been meaning to put a post up on Leonards for a while. Have had Leonards a handful of times and really rate it. Staff are nice, food is good and the..."

MelbourneFoodie

"Had the “double cheeseburger” and the “hot glazed tenders”. The double cheeseburger consisted of two beef brisket and short rib..."

.itadakimasu~

"Best burger in Melbourne hands down. Staff are absolutely ace too. I bring my doggos, and they’re treated like royalty. Couldn’t recommend this..."

Brett Boogie

"Came here tonight with the Mrs and loved everything about it. Probably the coolest looking bar/restaurant along chapel. The decor is set in the..."

@lukebMelb

"It is stupid how good the burgers are here. The place feels like some sort of American dive bar, with unreal food...but i cannot stress to you how..."

Cryptopher Kipouridis

"The best Popcorn Chicken ever!! Leonard’s House of L❤️VE has nice staff, great food and reasonable price! 😍😍😋😋I recommend..."

Tara

"It's rare to find a great food place that is also a rocking bar. We rocked up (hungry AF) on a Friday night to cranking tunes and a great atmosphere..."

Noel

"The Americana charmer, Leonard's House of Love. You will find it in an old, renovated heritage home nestled between two commercial buildings on the..."

Chimsy

"Amazing fried chicken burger, the chicken was juicy and tender with coating that had the perfect crunch and flavour. To top it off the service is..."

Thomas Francione

"My favourite burger lives here - the mushroom burger!!! The burgers here have the best soft buttery brioche buns, with great American sauces inside,..."

Aitl

"Super 70s dive bar - we can to check out the pinball (Harley Davidson, not the best game).Lots of vegan options though.We had the eggplant..."

Spirited Stardust

"Amazing. Must try pop corn chicken! Service was really good, nice and quiet. Perfect for summer! Loved the vibes, really quick food. Everything was..."

Josie Wood

"Great burgers, nachos and cocktails. Friendly service and cool vibes. Some interesting burgers on the menu that I’d love to try on future..."

Nick X Thomson

"Pub and bar vibes so not ideal for kids (just a heads up). We met friends and enjoyed the food, good quality and well made burgers that melt in the..."

Hungry-Caterpillar

"Ratio Decidendi: Each time I visit I’ll do the same dance with Leonard’s menu – convince myself that it’s time to try the cheeseburger, feel..."

Dimsumforone

"Hot Dayummmm the cheeseburger was good here. So juicy (or was it greasy?) and full of flavour for something so simple. There was one tiny thin piece..."

Avolette

"Went to Leonard's with my boyfriend after hearing him ramble on & on about how good the burgers there were - & I wasn't disappointed. The burger was..."

Aisha Aznizan

"Cheap and really yummy food. Really cool venue with heaps of deferent spots to sit. Staff were all super friendly. Quick service. Definitely will..."

Jackydb13

"My boyfriend and I had charcoal chicken fries, original tenders and onion rings for dinner. The loaded charcoal fries is absolutely my favorite now,..."

Katherine

"DONT GO ANYWHERE ELSE LEONARDS IS THE BEST. DONT DO IT......Stop. Don't.Don't even think about..."

Mandosando

"Great chicken strips. Best ones. Grab some with a side of onion rings and you won't be disappointed. Nice bar atmosphere in funky log ski cabin..."

Hutchinsonbretta

"I went here with friends for a farewell drink before they went to Europe. Leonard's House of Love is a cool pub like place set in an old house with..."

Sarah Loves Food

"The chicken is out of this world!The south side fried burger is a must! Also try their charcoal chicken fries with their house lager on..."

Debmon Samanta

"Review is on the higher side due to their amazing chicken tenders and popcorn chicken. Bar service was quite nice too. However, my small group and I..."

Renae Harrison

"IT WAS LITTTTTTTT!!!!The chicken one is definitely my fav and the beef one is great as well!! The patty is cooked medium rare and the cheese..."

Athena Sun

"Now THAT is a burger.These burgers are probably the best in the area- juicy, drip-down-your-arm meatiness, generous sauces, well balanced..."

Kate

"Yum! I had heard good things about Leonard's House of Love and it did not disappoint! I had the cheeseburger with ketchup instead of the sauce, and..."

Lilli Fitzpatrick

"Best. Chicken. Ever. Oh I need to write more words for Zomato to accept my review.... just go and try the chicken pieces - the burgers are also..."

Tardar Sauce

"Great chicken burger. Decent drink prices, good food prices. Burgers very filling. Great 'dive bar' vibe and a nice place to chill for a few bevvy..."

Edward Schweitzer

"Those wiiiiiings! I like em spicy & these didn't dissapoint! Get the chicken 🍗🍗🍗, get the burgers 🍔🍔🍔 get the wiiiiiiiingsss! It's..."

James Grist

"Awesome burger that is simple, but delivers exactly what you're looking for. The beer selection is perfectly tailored to the space. The decor and..."

Feedme

"Cool space both inside and out which resembles an American style cabin vibe or frat house party. The courtyard is awesome and an excellent place to..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Best burger I've ever had, beef was amazing. Got the burger with the double patty. Service was friendly, pretty laid back atmosphere, got to pat..."

Sandy Galandy

"Holy smokes, take my money now! I was introduced to this place by a fellow reviewer, I bookmarked and on Thursday night my taste bud heavens opened...."

Simmyeats.Melb

"The only negative I have about Leonard's is the lighting ! My photos just don't do this place justice. I would have to say this is one of my top 5..."

Pass The Plate

"Been to Leonard's a couple of times, can't get enough of their chicken! Crunchy coating, juicy inside, generous serve. Great place for a Sunday..."

Jamie McMullen

"Great place and food. Menu is a little limited in the range but still good. Not really a place for kids/toddlers. The charcoal chicken fries and..."

Darren - Mary Ellis

"Awesome vibe, great beers, burgers and chill place. If you have have tried the cheeseburger here, you will start to find all these listed top 10..."

Anthony Cheung

"Vegan review - staff members were very informative about vegan options. The only down side was I had to eat my burger in pieces as it kept falling..."

Milly Minerva

"One of the best cheese burgers I've had in a loooong while.. most are forgettable I mean there's good and then there's reeeeeal good!! So good that..."

Convivialsins

"Leonard's house is a Cool place to hang out for a burger and a beer. The chicken strips were tasty to but the burgers are tip top here. Quality..."

GET•IN•MY•BELLY

"There may be some who's first love.Is in the color of her eyes.I'll always remember my first love.A greasy cheeseburger and..."

The Taco Cat

"Melbourne's best bar serving Melbourne's best burger. That's all that needs to be said. This line is just to get the review up to the required 140..."

Meataxe

"The best thing about this place is their consistency in every single meal they serve. I'm yet to have a bad one yet, and I have almost eaten my body..."

Hungry Hippo

"Fun vibes, great music, happy staff! Very enjoyable atmosphere. Yummy food and great beer list. Great choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Came in..."

April_eats

"Quality service and amazing food, especially the burgers - however, we had an issue with one of our orders. We let the kitchen know about it, and..."

Sibel

"Love this place! Great character and ambience at Leonard's. Cheeseburger is to die for, would vote no.1 in Melbourne hands down and the chicken..."

Casey Williams

"Perfect way to spend a day off, great atmosphere, absolutely buzzing on the weekends! The fried chicken is to die for absolutely delish, crispy..."

Sto_92

"Has to be the best fried chicken around, couldn't fault it at all. Great staff, beer, music and a pool table. The interior is awesome and there's..."

Tomlovestoeat

"Laid back. Eclectic interior. Chilled vibes. Awesome food, albeit not exactly healthy for you. The burger was juicy-tasty, the hot dog pops in your..."

Hungry Ronin

"I came to LHOL for the first time earlier this week. I was really impressed by the incredibly friendly customer service from all staff. The food..."

Ashyveggielover

"Leonard's is hella chill. Great vibes. Great staff and absolutely banging burgers. Definitely an enjoyable night out. Pool table for the win...."

Paul

"New work digs calls for new chicken adventures!My new workmates raved on and on about this place since I started on Monday and today was..."

Ej

"Fantastic burgers!! it came with great surprise as I live close and had never tried it until recently. After trying it for the first time I went back..."

Filip Sali

"If you're in the mood for a amazing burger this place is a must. Especially on a Friday night the vibe is so good in this old house turned bar for a..."

Cat Broadby

"We love Prahran, it's our second home for good food. Whether you are on Toorak, Chapel, Greville or simply off Chapel- you are bound to find the most..."

TheHungryCouple

"Interesting place! Seems like a typical bar from the outside. Lots of locals heading in for a drink after work. The food was excellent. Delicious..."

Al

"The cheeseburger is just great. Hammock fries are the best you get around. With a pint of good beer, this place is a must visit for burger..."

Prashant Srivastava

"Really awesome place. Cool hangout vibe, good beers and the burgers were so good. You can feel the ateries clogging but damn they tasted..."

Dinermelb

"Food was excellent (cheeseburger and charcoal chicken fries) but points off for the ambience - when I visited on a Friday night, the establishment..."

Snacker

"This place does burgers so good! They're hand sized but any modifications to them are pretty costly. The standard fried chicken burger already starts..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"5/5. Everything you imagine southern style chicken to be. I'm addicted and this is only from trying it via Uber Eats! Can't imagine how much better..."

Anne

"Great hidden gem in a side street off the Chapel street drag. Wanky name but cool vibes and venue. Food consists of burgers, fried chicken, various..."

Sam Difference

"Delicious chicken and great service. We came here on a Tuesday evening and there was plenty of table available. Although Tuesday was the Burger..."

Luke And Hannah

"A very relaxed and happy place to hang out for drinks and delicious food. Their double cheeseburger is a must try! Also, the cocktail was creamy and..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Found this place by accident but was happy I did, relaxed mood, great burgers, service was very good & friendly. Will definitely be coming..."

Anja Sjögren

"Quite possibly the best double cheeseburger in Melbourne!Meat was pink in the middle and nicely charred on the outside and the overall..."

Matt Vaughan

"- Atmosphere 5/5- Service/Staff: 5/5 - Food: 5/5• Value for money: 5/5 • Revisit? HELL YES!• Must order: THE..."

Rida Hakeem

"So delicious! The original chicken tenders and charcoal chicken chips are amazing. Love the. With tub beer. Great place for afternoon..."

Amelia

"The cheeseburger was pretty spot on overall. The bun was a brioche variety and it was denser than most. The copious amounts of cheese was flavourful..."

Penguineats

"Absolute fave burger in Melbourne. Rated highly tuck shop take away, fat bobs and grand trailer park, however Leonard's has taken top spot with their..."

Kate

"Great chilled out venue, cool indoor area with pool table and pinball machine plus an area for the DJ to do his or her thing. Large outdoor area..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"Can't knock the burgers in here. No wonder there so highly talked about. Had a side of the charcoal chicken chips which are unreal aswell & the..."

Ben McDuffie

"Fun atmosphere, friendly crew, the best cheeseburgers in town, the chicken fries are like crack and a great beer selection. What more do you..."

Andrew Brooks

"Possibly one of the best burgers in town and definitely THE place for spicy chicken tenders dipped in mash and gravy! We love Leonard’s House of..."

FoodieAboutTown

"On a cold winters day, sitting outside under the heaters, the first thing to arrive was a mulled Cider that was really wonderful. The sharpness of..."

Matthew De Fazio

"Came here for a Sunday night feed with 2 chicky babes, We were impressed on arrival as the place is beautiful and the chill vibe was very welcoming...."

Stefgusts

"This place is amazing and over delivers on all fronts the burgers are a generous size and the meat cooked to perfection never been let down by this..."

David Kane

"Best burger that I ever had, awesome vintage deco and friendly staff, good place to friends reunion. Definitely going back soon. Recommended..."

Teresa Cristina Carvalho

"Solid atmosphere, the staff are SO good, and the food and drink is without comparison!! More people need to know about this place :) So much better..."

Jawn Tarmsawn

"Came here regularly. The place feels cozy and the staffs are friendly.The chips with chicken gravy is a must try. Cheeseburger is good...."

Albert

"This place is not mentioned enough when it comes to burgers. Went for a friend's farewell and I will go again soon!Loved the chips that..."

TheyCallHimX

"Delicious! Hands down best spicy chicken tenders and loaded fries with shredded ham hock... Great simple food matched with great selection of..."

Anita L

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JZY

"It was really crowded early on a Saturday night. There was nowhere left to sit and we ended up on a narrow bench. It's also very dark and loud..."

Julycheee

"Pub style eatery 😉 lovely and friendly service! The quick bite double cheeseburger was so good! The patties were gourmet and really tasted healthy..."

World In A Bite

"Awesome! Amazing! You can tell in a second that much love goes into running this bar/restaurant. Food was PERFECT and did not taste greasy and..."

Morkscrap

"My first time trying the ubereats so I have used it to order original tender chicken. They were so crispy even though it might have been in the car..."

Siriwan Ng

"Great vibe! Big courtyard. Tried out the spicy dog, Connie Island dog, southern fried chicken burger, double cheeseburger and chicken fries between a..."

David Hewitt

"My chicken sandwich was as good as any I've had. It was just really good. My friend said his double cheeseburger was awesome and juicy. Our other..."

Chad

"The decor here is really cool, and the pinball machine is a good addition. We came on a Tuesday night and it was fairly busy. However, the service..."

Snackloverbaby

"A very cool retro spot to hang out. Super delicious burgers. The patties are juicy so tasty! This place is in my hood and I would like to come back..."

Coffeelove

"YUM!!!!!! That's the best way to describe the feed I had here. The burger is a must try if you find your way here - so juicy and cooked to..."

Keen For Cuisine

"A chilled out venue where you can enjoy a cold beer whilst enjoying the serenity of south Yarra. So many enticing items to eat here but the..."

Shanaka Eats

"4.5/5 - YUM!! Been meaning to try this for ages yet on diets and healthy food is not on the menu here haha. We had a HUUUGE night..."

ToorakM

"This place kicks ass! Cool retro atmosphere with chilled music and excellent food. Definitely one of the best burgers in Melbourne and the eggplant..."

F&K

"This is the venue we all dream of owning. Cool space. Indoor pool table. Out door lazy trees to drink one of the great beers off their list- although..."

Mans C

"Excellent, best burger I have had in Melbourne so far. Mash was also top notch. Service was great everyone smiling. Good vibe inside as well. Will be..."

Jarred Winik

"What can I say, after a big night Leonards fried chicken helped me through my hangover. Managed to finish a Bloody Mary which come served in an..."

Steph

"Great service, very friendly staff who recommended the burger, a nice greasy one in all the right ways. Really good selection in drinks and it's well..."

Gastroman

"Hidden hangout place in South Yarra ! Love love love the vibes, deco and ambience here. Perfect for catch ups , groups and even dates. Delicious..."

May

"Leonard's is a cool place hidden off Chapel St. An old house converted into a bar, this place has a good drinks menu, great outdoor area and also a..."

Brungiel

"cool vibe, friendly staff and amazing food. Loved the chicken tenders, look forward to trying the dogs next time, look awesome. Great place to..."

GandR

"The setting here is brilliant. It feels cosy and like a shack that the family have been spending their holidays in for years. I loved the feel of the..."

Patersani

"A cosy little cottage like building located behind the hustle and bustle of Chapel Street is the 70's vibin' Leonards House of Love. This is also..."

Olivia Baillie

"~NOT A BURGER REVIEW~Though I will be back for their burgers.So in our order we had some hot glazed fried chicken tenders, the..."

I'm Batman

"From the guys who bought to us Sweet Water Inn presents 'Leonards House of Love'. Nestled in the back streets of South Yarra, just off Chapel Street..."

Phil Kelley

"Our FAV place for a afternoon drink or some yummy pub food! The atmosphere in itself is enough to make anyone want to spend an afternoon here but the..."

Vicky Wulff

"Loved the uniqueness of this place, tucked behind the Jam Factory off Chapel Street. On a Sunday night this place was busy but after..."

Rhi Godwin

"Can't fault the food, loved my double cheese burger, patty was packed full of flavour and slightly pink in the middle which is how I like it, bun..."

Coffee And Food Enthusiast.

"These guys get it.Not much on offer on the menu, but they focus on making sure everything they offer is on point. The burgers are up there..."

Wilsonwilson

"Tucked away behind Chapel Street is where you'll find this fried chicken haven. I had heard so much about this place and was worried it wouldn't live..."

Kalise Chalwell

"Best burgers in Melbourne with a good selection of beers and spirits to match. Do yourself a favor and get down on a Tuesday where they do a bigger..."

Alex Bogart-King

"Leonard’s House of Love is hidden down a back alley, just off Chapel St in South Yarra. You walk into the place, and are immediately transported to..."

Food Etc.

"When I heard there was a 'relaxed 70's dive bar set in South Yarra' I stopped staring into the abyss and wondered what type of active wear would be..."

The Urban Nihilist

"Hands down best burger we have had to date, and we've done the burger circuit. Cooked to a perfect juicy medium rare with that real good meat..."

Ellie Whi-tang

"This unassuming bar is located in a small street right off Chapel St and offer a small and simple menu of American comfort foods. The staff were..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Loved this place!! Down a side street off Chapel, we nearly walked past it. Sat outside in the sunshine and thoroughly enjoyed our Winner Winner..."

Cristy

"Absolutely delicious cheeseburgers! Loved the Texan ranch style décor, tucked away in a side street away from the hustle and bustle of Chapel st...."

Michy

"Was craving a good burger when we came here - We didn't realise it was at a hipster, cool bar until we're outside. There was a pool table and a..."

Nibble And Wander

"We stumbled upon this place on our way to the cinema and came back for a drink only. When we saw the fried chicken come out we had to order some. It..."

Jo Coombe

"Geez after eating the cheese burgar i thought I had died and gone to heaven easily the best burgar bar none can't recommend it highly..."

Burgar Luv

"When I give out a 5 it basically means I'd eat at a place again tomorrow. As for Leonard's I might just start living here and eat 3 square meals a..."

Always Choose Pizza

"My top 5, great gravy chips and very solid juicy burger well done. Among my top 5 - supermax, JD's burgers, merrywell, demazzi & 8bit. Rockwell and..."

Hamburger

"SO. FRICKIN. GOOD. Burgers are tops, served in true american diner style, nicely proportioned with very good quality buns, patties, sauce and pickle...."

Dani R

"Short and simple menu, tasty burgers and beers in a chilled out Americana wooden mountain-style chateau, what else does a fella need? Not too..."

Tom S

"Leonard's House of Love - dude food alert!! This is such a cute little place, behind all of the madness of Chapel Street, you pop down a side street..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Fast becoming a new local. Sunday's should be burgers and poutine chips. Leonards top their chips with freshly roasted chicken, onion and gravy it's..."

Liveeatdrinklovefood

"Best burger I've ever had hands down.Not great seating arrangements for large groups but the burger is definitely worth the visit. Will be..."

Breakylunchanddibba

"Great vibe here. The food is AHMAHZING! The burgers here and in my top 2, and the charcoal chicken fries are to die for. Do yourself a favour and go..."

Tash

"This place is our local, and what a local it is. The craft beers on hand are awesome, as is their own brew. The menu is not that comprehensive,..."

FAS

"As good as the fit out is, the best feat was the food, tried the double cheese burger and boy was it good! Pink patty, soft bread (not too sweet like..."

Andrew Art Vandelay Pantelis

"Leonard's House of Love opened its doors for lunch for the first time today and will soon be a packed venue on a regular basis. If you like your..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Ate here the other night after seeing pics of the food on Instagram. The burgers were great, so was the bolognaise fries, and also the service. Well..."

Georgia Allen

"This is one of our all time FAV places in Melbourne. I used to come to this bar in the old days. They’ve done a great job doing it up into a cool..."

Irena Miljko

"Ordered all the habenaro sauced ones as I like my food spicy. Delicious :D Good selection of beers both on tap and in tins. Very nice atmosphere..."

Barry Lo

"Impeccable cocktails, deeeelish food, great service! Loved it, highly recommend!! 😍 Only request - turn some of those cheese curds into Poutine!..."

Natasha Keselj

"Always the best food. The best crowds and the best staff! I love this place more than my own house - so if you aren't having any of this amazing..."

Dom Tupu

"Cute ambience great service. The chicken sanga was tasty and juicy, curry mayo slaw is an interesting touch. Burger is underwhelming. Idk how that..."

R Jin

"Reminds me of a bar in old westerns. Love the drinks, staff and food selection. The poutine and fries with cheese and mushroom were so delicious that..."

Natasha M

"There’s nothing like a Leonard’s feed to soothe the stomach and soul. Here’s my cheeseburg and popcorn chicken from last night. This place is..."

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