Best Burgers in Perth: Suburb-by-Suburb Guide

The best burgers in Perth are spread across the suburbs: smashed beef in Leederville, a 50s American diner in Fremantle, a seeded milk-bun cheeseburger in the CBD, two burger shops in Northbridge and a roadside kitchen in Guildford trading since 1946. Our Perth guide shortlists eight venues. All eight are named in the Broadsheet Perth burger guide updated 19 June 2024 and were cross-checked against operator sources in September 2026.

Perth burger scene: key facts

• Pop-up roots: Hoodburger began as an 80s/90s fast-food pop-up run by brothers Matt and Tom Shaw. Bad Love Burger Co grew out of the Smashburger BBQ pop-up at Bayswater Bowls Club. Short Order Burger Co started in 2015 at a Fremantle food hall.
• Smash burgers: Leederville holds two of the eight picks, including Bad Love and its thin, smashed beef patties.
• Local produce: Jus Burgers in Leederville uses Margaret River Wagyu, free-range Swan Valley chicken and Amelia Park lamb, in Turkish or brioche buns.
• Burgers and fried chicken: Short Order in Fremantle, Bad Love and Royal’s Chicken & Burgers all put fried chicken next to their burgers.
• History: Alfred’s Kitchen in Guildford claims to be Perth’s longest-running roadside burger kitchen, in business since 1946.
• Prices: in Australian dollars (A$). No dated 2026 menu price was verified, so none is quoted.

The guides below are dated, sourced and verified. Read our best burgers in Perth guide, suburb by suburb for all eight picks, then compare with other cities in our burger restaurant guides. Late-night hours were not verified for 2026, so check each venue’s official site before you head out.