BurgerFuel Wellington: Locations, Menu, Prices and Opening Hours
All 9 BurgerFuel stores in the Wellington region: addresses, hours (Courtenay Place till 3am Fri–Sat), NZ$ menu prices and whether it's worth it.
BurgerFuel has five restaurants in Wellington city and nine across the wider Wellington region. If you only need one, make it BurgerFuel Courtenay Place, at 101 Courtenay Place in Te Aro: it stays open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights and has by far the most reviews. BurgerFuel Cuba Street, at 191 Cuba St, is the calmer neighbourhood option on the city’s creative strip. On a price list dated July 2026, signature burgers ran from NZ$13.90 to NZ$22.50, and kūmara fries cost NZ$7.90. My verdict? A dependable, late-opening Kiwi chain. Not the best burger in Wellington, and below I explain where it fits.
How many BurgerFuel restaurants are in Wellington?
There are five BurgerFuel restaurants in Wellington city and nine in the Wellington region, according to the official BurgerFuel store locator (checked 7 October 2026). The five city stores are Courtenay Place, Cuba Street, Adelaide Road (Newtown), Hataitai and Johnsonville. The other four are in Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and on the Kāpiti Coast (Paraparaumu). An older BurgerFuel press release mentions “seven restaurants”. Ignore it: that count is out of date.
Map of the 9 BurgerFuel restaurants in the Wellington region: 5 in the city (Courtenay Place, Cuba Street, Newtown, Hataitai, Johnsonville) and 4 in Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Paraparaumu. (Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL; store pins from burgerfuel.com/nz/locations (checked 7 Oct 2026))
| Store | Address | Phone | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtenay Place (Te Aro) | 101 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 | +64 4 801 9222 | Mon–Wed 10am–10pm; Thu: check the app; Fri–Sat 10am–3am; Sun 10am–10pm |
| Cuba Street (Te Aro) | 191 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 | +64 4 801 0188 | Mon–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri 10am–midnight; Sat 10am–11pm; Sun 10am–10pm |
| Adelaide Road (Newtown) | Corner John St and Adelaide Rd, Newtown, Wellington 6021 | +64 4 380 0003 | Sun–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sat 10am–11pm |
| Hataitai | Corner Moxham Ave and Taurima St, Hataitai, Wellington 6021 | +64 4 386 1118 | Sun–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sat 10am–11pm |
| Johnsonville | 103 Johnsonville Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 | +64 4 477 4008 | Sun–Thu 10am–10pm; Fri–Sat 10am–11pm |
| Lower Hutt | 529 High St, Lower Hutt 5010 | +64 4 586 1243 | See store page |
| Upper Hutt | Shop 201, 181 Main Street, The Mall, Upper Hutt 5018 | +64 4 528 6888 | See store page |
| Porirua | 3d Kilkerran Place, Porirua 5022 | +64 4 237 4444 | See store page |
| Kāpiti Coast | Kāpiti Coast Shopping Centre, 159 Kāpiti Road, Paraparaumu 5032 | +64 4 212 7417 | See store page |
BurgerFuel Wellington addresses, phone numbers and opening hours for all 9 stores, checked 7 October 2026. (Data: BurgerFuel NZ official store locator and store pages; table by Burger Breton)
Sources: BurgerFuel NZ locations, the official Courtenay Place and Cuba Street store pages, and Wanderlog for a cross-check of the Cuba Street hours, all checked 7 October 2026. Two caveats. BurgerFuel’s own site gives two different sets of Thursday hours for Courtenay Place, so I’ve left that day blank rather than guess. And when I checked, the official pages for both Courtenay Place and Cuba Street carried a “Temporarily Closed” badge while still listing their hours. It’s probably a glitchy live-status widget, but confirm on Google Maps or in the BurgerFuel app before you head out.
BurgerFuel Courtenay Place: the late-night pick
BurgerFuel Courtenay Place is the Wellington store that stays open latest: 10am to 3am on Friday and Saturday. It sits at 101 Courtenay Place in Te Aro, in the middle of the city’s main nightlife strip, and has traded there since May 2006, according to the official store page. After a show or a night out, it’s the obvious stop. The rest of the week it closes at 10pm, Monday to Wednesday and on Sunday.
Courtenay Place at night seen from Mount Victoria: Wellington’s nightlife strip, where BurgerFuel stays open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. (Photo: Clilly4, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
It also has the largest pool of reviews of any Wellington store: Wanderlog shows a Google rating of 4.6/5 from 2,505 reviews. Diners praise the beef patties, the friendly staff, the kūmara fries, the shakes and the value for money. The complaints repeat too: uneven cleanliness, loud music, not enough hands on deck at peak times. None of that surprises me in a store that serves the 2am crowd. Wanderlog doesn’t say when it collected these figures, so treat them as a snapshot and check Google Maps for the current score.
BurgerFuel Cuba Street: the neighbourhood option
BurgerFuel Cuba Street, at 191 Cuba St in Te Aro, is the one for daytime visits and early evenings in Wellington’s creative quarter. It opened on 2 April 2012. BurgerFuel’s newsroom says the site was chosen to sit between Courtenay Place and Lambton Quay, within walking distance of both the nightlife district and the CBD. It closes at midnight on Friday, 11pm on Saturday and 10pm on other nights.
Cuba Street, Wellington’s creative quarter in Te Aro, home to BurgerFuel Cuba Street at no. 191 (January 2026). (Photo: Panamitsu, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Wanderlog shows a Google rating of 4.4/5 from 717 reviews. Reviewers like the inventive burgers, the fresh ingredients, the vegetarian choice, the Bacon BBQ Roadster, the aioli and, again, the kūmara fries. The one complaint that keeps coming back is price: several reviewers find it dearer than nearby competitors. Funny, given that Courtenay Place reviewers praise the value of the same national menu. Of the official Wellington store pages, only Cuba Street lists catering.
BurgerFuel Wellington Google ratings: Courtenay Place 4.6/5 (2,505 reviews) vs Cuba Street 4.4/5 (717 reviews), read on Wanderlog on 7 October 2026. (Data: Wanderlog (Google ratings); chart by Burger Breton)
Which BurgerFuel in Wellington should you choose?
For a late night, pick Courtenay Place. For a relaxed meal in town, pick Cuba Street. Outside the centre, go to whichever suburban store is closest: the menu doesn’t change.
| Courtenay Place | Cuba Street | |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 101 Courtenay Place, Te Aro | 191 Cuba St, Te Aro |
| Open since | May 2006 | 2 April 2012 |
| Latest closing | 3am (Fri–Sat) | Midnight (Fri) |
| Google rating (via Wanderlog) | 4.6/5, 2,505 reviews | 4.4/5, 717 reviews |
| What reviewers praise | Beef patties, staff, kūmara fries, shakes, value | Inventive burgers, vegetarian choice, Bacon BBQ Roadster, aioli, kūmara fries |
| Recurring complaint | Uneven cleanliness, loud music, short-staffed at peak | Dearer than nearby competitors |
| Best for | After a night out | Lunch or an early dinner |
Courtenay Place vs Cuba Street side by side: opening year, latest closing time, Google rating and what reviewers praise or criticise. (Data: BurgerFuel official store pages and newsroom, Wanderlog; table by Burger Breton)
- After 11pm on a Friday or Saturday: Courtenay Place, the only Wellington store open until 3am.
- Lunch or an early dinner in the CBD: Cuba Street, between Courtenay Place and Lambton Quay.
- Near the hospital or the zoo in Newtown: Adelaide Road, open since 2013.
- Eastern suburbs, on the airport side of town: Hataitai.
- Northern suburbs: Johnsonville, open since 2008.
- Hutt Valley, Porirua or the Kāpiti Coast: Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua (open since 2014) or Paraparaumu.
BurgerFuel Wellington menu: what to order
The menu is the same across New Zealand; I found no burger exclusive to Wellington. BurgerFuel says it uses 100% grass-fed New Zealand beef and free-range chicken, and it offers vegetarian and vegan burgers, sides and thickshakes. Its best-known burger is the Bastard: grass-fed beef, melted cheddar, bacon, raw grated beetroot with chia seeds, mango, smashed avocado, lettuce, tomato relish and aioli. Beetroot on a burger is a Kiwi habit, and the Bastard is the one I’d point a first-timer to. The other regulars include the Ring Burner, American Muscle, V8 Vegan, Ford Freakout, Peanut Piston, Combustion Tofu and Vege Pinto, the last one built on Motobites (pumpkin, carrot, chickpea and ginger patties). There’s also a Minis range: Bambina, Hamburgini and Chook Royale.
On 7 October 2026 the official menu page at burgerfuel.com/nz/menu returned an error. Burger names and recipes change, so check the current line-up in the app or on the in-store menu board.
BurgerFuel prices in New Zealand (July 2026)
A signature beef burger, kūmara fries and a thickshake come to about NZ$32–39 at these prices. The figures come from an unofficial price site, updated 15 July 2026, because BurgerFuel’s ordering site hides prices until you log in. Treat them as a guide and confirm in the app. Expect to pay more on Uber Eats, DoorDash and Delivereasy than at the counter.
| Item | Price (NZD) |
|---|---|
| American Muscle (single / double) | $15.00 / $21.00 |
| Ring Burner | $18.90 |
| Bastard | $20.90 |
| Parmageddon | $22.50 |
| VTEC (plant-based) | $17.90 |
| Combustion Tofu | $13.90 |
| Hamburgini cheese | $9.00 |
| Potato fries with aioli | $6.90 |
| Kūmara fries with aioli | $7.90 |
| Thickshake | $8.90 |
| Oat thickshake | $9.90 |
| Soft drink (330 ml) | $5.00 |
Source: fastfoodsmenu.com, updated 15 July 2026 and checked 7 October 2026.
BurgerFuel menu prices in New Zealand, July 2026: burgers from NZ$13.90 (Combustion Tofu) to NZ$22.50 (Parmageddon), kūmara fries NZ$7.90, thickshake NZ$8.90. (Data: fastfoodsmenu.com (unofficial, updated 15 Jul 2026); chart by Burger Breton)
BurgerFuel kūmara fries
BurgerFuel’s kūmara fries are cut from kūmara, New Zealand’s sweet potato, and served with aioli for NZ$7.90. They’re the side mentioned most often in reviews of both central Wellington stores. Regular potato fries with aioli cost NZ$6.90. For one dollar more, the kūmara is the upgrade worth paying for.
Kūmara, New Zealand’s sweet potato (Owairaka Red variety), the root BurgerFuel cuts into its kūmara fries served with aioli. (Photo: Donovan Govan, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options
BurgerFuel’s standard menu includes vegan and vegetarian burgers: the V8 Vegan, Combustion Tofu, Vege Pinto and the plant-based VTEC. That’s a wider plant-based choice than most chains offer. Nationally, the brand also advertises gluten-free, low-carb, halal and dairy-free options, but I couldn’t confirm that every Wellington store offers all of them. If you have a strict dietary need, call ahead, especially for halal.
The BurgerFuel V8 Vegan burger, one of the plant-based options on the national menu served in Wellington (photographed at an Auckland store). (Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
Ordering, delivery and bookings
BurgerFuel Wellington offers dine-in, takeaway, delivery and online ordering through eat.burgerfuel.com. It’s fast-casual, so there are no reservations. Delivery also runs through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Delivereasy, where prices can differ from the store. BurgerFuel’s official pages don’t list payment methods, wheelchair access, parking or the nearest bus stops. Check Google Maps or ask the store before relying on any of them.
BurgerFuel history: New Zealand’s home-grown burger chain
BurgerFuel is a New Zealand chain, founded by Chris Mason in October 1995 in Ponsonby, Auckland. Josef Roberts, founder of Red Bull Australasia, invested in 2003. Burger Fuel Group Limited listed on the NZX in 2007 under the code BFG. At 31 March 2026, it had 62 restaurants in New Zealand and three still open in the Middle East.
A BurgerFuel restaurant in Auckland, the city where Chris Mason founded the New Zealand burger chain in 1995. (Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia Commons)
The numbers are healthy. For the year to 31 March 2026, the group reported a record net profit of NZ$1,968,937, up from NZ$1,026,779 the year before, on network sales up 2.93% to NZ$111.4 million. In December 2025 it sold its company-owned Ponsonby store, where the brand began, for a one-off gain of NZ$288,000. Sources: Wikipedia, Burger Fuel Group history, NZX and FilingReader, 30 June 2026. For the city where it all started, see our Auckland burger hub.
Burger Fuel Group net profit: NZ$1.03 million (FY2025) vs a record NZ$1.97 million (year to 31 March 2026), on NZ$111.4 million network sales. (Data: Burger Fuel Group FY26 results via FilingReader (30 Jun 2026); chart by Burger Breton)
Is BurgerFuel worth it in Wellington?
Yes, if you want a dependable chain burger, especially late at night. No, if you have one burger meal in Wellington and want the city’s best. The official Wellington tourism burger guide doesn’t mention BurgerFuel at all. It sends visitors to independents such as The Ram, Burger Liquor, Soul Shack, Lucky, Little Beer Quarter, Parrotdog and The Botanist (WellingtonNZ, checked 7 October 2026). I agree with that list’s logic. A city that runs Burger Wellington, the burger contest of the Visa Wellington On a Plate festival (244 burgers from 3 to 23 August 2026), deserves a local burger first. BurgerFuel earns its place on hours and consistency. Its vegan range and its kūmara fries are the bonus. For the festival and the neighbourhoods worth exploring, see our Wellington burger hub.
How I put this guide together
I don’t rank or score BurgerFuel here. This is a practical guide built from documents, not a scored visit. Addresses, phone numbers, hours and services come from BurgerFuel’s official store pages, and opening dates from its newsroom and the local press. Google ratings come via Wanderlog, and prices from a third-party site dated 15 July 2026. I checked everything on 7 October 2026 and flagged every figure I couldn’t confirm. I found no TripAdvisor or Yelp ratings for these stores. For more city guides, browse the Burger Breton restaurants section, including my guide to the best burgers in Perth on the other side of the Tasman.
BurgerFuel Wellington FAQ
Which BurgerFuel in Wellington is open latest? BurgerFuel Courtenay Place, at 101 Courtenay Place in Te Aro. It’s open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights.
What is BurgerFuel’s most popular burger? The Bastard is BurgerFuel’s best-known signature burger: grass-fed beef, cheddar, bacon, beetroot with chia seeds, mango, avocado, tomato relish and aioli. In Wellington reviews, though, the kūmara fries and the shakes get as many mentions as any burger.
How much does a burger cost at BurgerFuel? In July 2026, signature burgers ranged from NZ$13.90 (Combustion Tofu) to NZ$22.50 (Parmageddon). An American Muscle single was NZ$15.00. These figures come from an unofficial price list, so confirm them in the app.
Does BurgerFuel deliver in Wellington? Yes. Order online at eat.burgerfuel.com for takeaway or delivery, or use Uber Eats, DoorDash or Delivereasy.
Do I need to book at BurgerFuel? No. BurgerFuel is fast-casual and doesn’t take reservations. You order at the counter, online or through a delivery app.
Is BurgerFuel a New Zealand company? Yes. Chris Mason founded BurgerFuel in Ponsonby, Auckland, in October 1995. It has been listed on the NZX since 2007 (code BFG).
