RoyAl's Chicken and Burgers Perth: Story & Venues
Who founded RoyAl's, which burgers it built its name on, and which of its Perth venues still trade in October 2026.
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RoyAl’s Chicken and Burgers in Perth was founded by 2 brothers, chef Alasdair “Al” Craigie and owner and director Ken Craigie. It opened on Albany Highway in East Victoria Park in 2016. As of 31 October 2026, the official site lists 2 venues with full details: 834 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park and 353 Cambridge St, Wembley. Order the RoyAl With Cheese for the classic cheeseburger, or the Chicken RoyAl for buttermilk fried chicken. The Northbridge venue reportedly closed in July 2025.
RoyAl’s Chicken and Burgers Perth at a glance
RoyAl’s is a Perth burger and fried chicken diner with two confirmed venues, in East Victoria Park and Wembley. Every fact in the table below was checked against the official site or the press on 31 October 2026.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Founders | Ken Craigie (owner and director) and Alasdair “Al” Craigie (chef) |
| Opened | May 2016, 8/885 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park |
| Venues open now | East Victoria Park (834 Albany Hwy) and Wembley (353 Cambridge St) |
| Northbridge | No address or hours on the official site; reportedly closed July 2025 |
| Signature burgers | RoyAl With Cheese, Chicken RoyAl, O.D.B., Frankenstein, King Of Crowns |
| Key produce | Locally baked milk bun, WA grass-fed beef (official site) |
| Phone | 1300 274 763 (both venues) |
RoyAl’s Chicken and Burgers Perth at a glance: founders, 2016 opening, the 2 venues trading in October 2026 (East Victoria Park and Wembley), Northbridge status, signature burgers and phone number. (Table: Burger Breton, CC0, data from royalcnb.com.au and Broadsheet, checked 2026-10-31)
Who owns RoyAl’s? The Craigie brothers
RoyAl’s is owned and run by the Craigie brothers: Ken Craigie on the business side and Alasdair “Al” Craigie in the kitchen. Broadsheet introduced Al as a “journeyman chef” when the first venue opened in 2016. Where he cooked before that, no source says, and I won’t guess.
Ken Craigie was named owner and director in the 2023 charity campaign release, the latest dated title I found for either brother. No current source confirms whether Al still runs the kitchen day to day in 2026.
From day one, Al talked about consistency rather than novelty. “We’re not doing anything too crazy with the burgers,” he told Broadsheet in May 2016. “We just wanted to keep things simple and make sure we’re delivering every time.”
The website puts the mission in 1 line: “Creating happiness through chicken burgers and super friendly service whilst supporting the local community through music, art and other means.”
The team behind the brothers (2021)
In October 2021, Broadsheet named the wider RoyAl’s crew: long-time lieutenant Adam Crook, general manager Jaughn Wilkie, front-of-house manager Christine Marco, bar manager Duncan Craigie, and chefs Hoa Nguyen and Claire Lague. That is a 2021 snapshot. Who is on the pass today is not on record.
RoyAl’s timeline: from Vic Park in 2016 to 2 venues in 2026
RoyAl’s grew from 1 small Albany Highway shop in 2016 to 3 burger venues and a handful of sister brands by 2021, then shrank back to 2 burger venues in 2025.
| Date | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | First RoyAl’s opens at 8/885 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park | Broadsheet, 10 May 2016 |
| Mid-2017 | Vic Park team has grown to 6 within 12 months | Broadsheet, 31 Jul 2017 |
| 4 Aug 2017 | Wembley opens at 1/334 Cambridge St, about 50 seats | Broadsheet, 31 Jul 2017 |
| May 2018 | First Northbridge venue: 14 alfresco seats behind Whisk Creamery | Morsels; Broadsheet, Oct 2021 |
| 30 Nov 2018 | Spin-off Baby Roy’s opens at Melville Shopping Plaza, Bicton | Broadsheet, Nov 2018 |
| Dec 2018 | Broadsheet names RoyAl’s one of 3 brands leading Perth’s boutique burger market | Broadsheet, 5 Dec 2018 |
| Dec 2019 | Vic Park flagship moves to a much larger site up Albany Hwy, menu expands | Broadsheet listing |
| 22 Oct 2021 | Northbridge reopens at 258 William St, licensed, about 100 seats | Morsels; Broadsheet, Oct 2021 |
| Mar 2023 | Celebrity Burger charity initiative launches, A$100,000 goal | PRWire; So Perth |
| Jul 2025 | Northbridge reportedly closes | RoyAl’s Northbridge Facebook page (search snippets) |
RoyAl’s Perth timeline, 2016 to 2026: number of RoyAl’s burger venues open each year. East Victoria Park opened in 2016, Wembley in 2017 and Northbridge in 2018, which reportedly closed in July 2025. Spin-offs such as Baby Roy’s are not counted. (Chart: Burger Breton, CC0, data from Broadsheet (2016–2021), Morsels (2021) and royalcnb.com.au (2026), rendered with QuickChart.io)
2016: a simple cheeseburger in East Victoria Park
The first RoyAl’s served one burger in 3 versions, built on a chunky Angus beef patty. Broadsheet described it in May 2016: shaved pickles, diced onion and classic American cheddar in a toasted brioche bun. You could have it plain, with lettuce and tomato, or XXL.
The chicken half of the name was on the menu from the start: a fried-chicken po’boy, buffalo wings, Southern-style fried chicken and house-fermented chilli sauces.
2017: Wembley and a mission statement
Wembley opened on Friday 4 August 2017 as the second RoyAl’s, with about 50 seats. Craigie gave Broadsheet the line the brand still runs on: “Our mission statement is to create happiness with burgers and good service.”
Broadsheet gave the 2017 address as 1/334 Cambridge St. The official site and a 2023 press release now give 353 Cambridge St. No source explains the change, so I use 353 for current details and don’t claim a move.
2018: Northbridge, Baby Roy’s and “the ones to watch”
2018 was the year RoyAl’s went from neighbourhood favourite to one of Perth’s leading burger brands. A 14-seat alfresco venue opened in Northbridge in May, behind Whisk Creamery. On Friday 30 November, the brothers opened Baby Roy’s at Shop 27, Melville Shopping Plaza, 380 Canning Highway, Bicton. It served In-N-Out-style burgers from A$8.50.
“The simplicity and the comfort that comes with Baby Roy’s burgers is next level,” Al Craigie said at the time. A week later, Broadsheet’s “2018: The Year in Burgers” named RoyAl’s among the 3 brands leading Perth’s boutique burger market: “For mine, the boys from RoyAl’s are the ones to watch.” No 2026 source confirms that Baby Roy’s still trades.
2019: a bigger flagship on Albany Highway
In December 2019, RoyAl’s moved its Vic Park flagship to a much larger site further up Albany Highway and expanded the menu. Broadsheet’s listing notes a mural by local artist Jason Green and a hip-hop atmosphere. The current official address is 834 Albany Hwy.
2021: Northbridge upsizes, and a small hospitality group
On 22 October 2021, RoyAl’s Northbridge reopened in the former Hummus Club site at 258 William Street, as a licensed venue of about 100 seats. “Thanks to the support from our customers and passionate team, we are stoked to be able to make this upgrade,” Ken Craigie told Morsels.
By then the Craigies ran more than burgers. According to Broadsheet and Morsels in October 2021, the group also had Baby Roy’s, the taqueria Al Pastor, the Filipino diner Lola’s (earlier Lola’s Grilled Chicken in Thornlie) and Homeslice Pizzeria at the old Northbridge site. They were also part-owners of Drasko’s Hot Chicken. That is the 2021 picture. Which of these still operate, or still belong to the brothers, I could not establish.
Morsels also reported in 2021 that RoyAl’s had “recently won best burger in WA at Litt Burger of Origin”. No second source backs that award.
2023: burgers for charity
In March 2023, RoyAl’s launched its Celebrity Burger initiative, aiming to raise A$100,000 for charity that year. A new celebrity burger rotated every fortnight, and 50% of proceeds went to each celebrity’s chosen charity. Singer Che’Nelle’s “Che’iesta Burger” was one of them.
2025: Northbridge reportedly closes
RoyAl’s Northbridge reportedly closed on 21 July 2025, after 7 years in the suburb, so the team could focus on Wembley and East Vic Park. That date comes from search snippets of the venue’s Facebook post, which I could not open directly. What is certain: on 31 October 2026, the official “Find us” page gives no address or hours for Northbridge. OpenTable and Broadsheet’s listing still show it. Both are out of date.
What to order at RoyAl’s: the signature burgers
Start with the RoyAl With Cheese for beef or the Chicken RoyAl for fried chicken: the official menu page names both as signatures. If I had to pick one, it would be the RoyAl With Cheese, the only burger on the menu with a straight line back to the 2016 opening.
- RoyAl With Cheese: a simple cheeseburger with ketchup, mustard, onion and pickles. It is the direct descendant of the 2016 burger.
- Chicken RoyAl: buttermilk fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce and a secret remoulade.
- O.D.B., Frankenstein and King Of Crowns: also on the official menu. Their full builds are not published on an official page, so check the menu before you order.
RoyAl With Cheese vs Chicken RoyAl, side by side: beef cheeseburger with ketchup, mustard, onion and pickles, against buttermilk fried chicken with lettuce, tomato, fancy sauce and secret remoulade. No licensed photo of either burger exists, so this comparison uses a table. (Table: Burger Breton, CC0, data from the RoyAl’s official menu page (royalcnb.com.au), checked 2026-10-31)
The official site says the burgers use a locally baked milk bun and WA grass-fed beef. The full menu PDF is dated July 2025.
RoyAl’s burger prices: the last verified figures
No current prices are verified, so none are printed here. The latest dated prices come from the Perth Voice review of 6 November 2020: the Bernie Mac burger (Angus patty, creole remoulade, cheese, pickles, onion) at A$12, jerk chicken at A$16 and a kids’ cheeseburger with fries at A$10. Expect 2026 prices to differ. Check the current menu or the ordering app at royals.bopple.app.
RoyAl’s burger prices in November 2020 (Perth Voice): Bernie Mac beef burger A$12, jerk chicken A$16, kids’ cheeseburger with fries A$10. These are historical prices, not 2026 prices. (Chart: Burger Breton, CC0, data from Perth Voice (6 November 2020), rendered with QuickChart.io)
RoyAl’s East Victoria Park and Wembley: addresses and opening hours
RoyAl’s has 2 venues with confirmed details in October 2026: the East Victoria Park flagship on Albany Highway and the Wembley diner on Cambridge Street. Hours below are from the official “Find us” page, checked 31 October 2026.
RoyAl’s opening hours in Perth, East Victoria Park and Wembley, day by day, from the official Find us page, checked 31 October 2026. Wembley closes 2pm–4pm on weekdays and serves no lunch on Tuesday. (Table: Burger Breton, CC0, data from royalcnb.com.au (Find us), checked 2026-10-31)
RoyAl’s East Victoria Park (flagship)
RoyAl’s East Victoria Park is at 834 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101, phone 1300 274 763. This is the venue Broadsheet’s Best Burgers in Perth guide describes: “Burgers, fried chicken and hip-hop are on the menu at this cool Victoria Park diner”, with local beer, pre-batched cocktails and boozy shakes.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 5pm–9pm |
| Tuesday–Thursday | 11:30am–9pm |
| Friday–Saturday | 11:30am–10pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am–9pm |
Map of Albany Highway, East Victoria Park, Perth WA 6101, where RoyAl’s flagship stands at 834 Albany Hwy. The marker shows the street, not the exact shopfront. (Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0, https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright)
RoyAl’s Wembley
RoyAl’s Wembley is at 353 Cambridge St, Wembley WA 6014, phone 1300 274 763. It closes between lunch and dinner from Monday to Thursday, serves no lunch on Tuesday, and trades straight through from Friday to Sunday.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30am–2pm, 4pm–8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 4pm–8:30pm |
| Wednesday–Thursday | 11:30am–2pm, 4pm–8:30pm |
| Friday–Saturday | 11:30am–9pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am–8:30pm |
Map of Cambridge Street, Wembley, Perth WA 6014, where RoyAl’s Wembley sits at 353 Cambridge St, about 10 km north-west of the East Victoria Park flagship. The marker shows the street, not the exact shopfront. (Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0, https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright)
RoyAl’s in Perth’s burger scene
RoyAl’s is one of the brands that shaped Perth’s boutique burger wave from 2016. Broadsheet tipped it as 1 to watch in 2018 and still lists it in its Best Burgers in Perth guide (updated June 2024).
What sets it apart, in my reading of 10 years of coverage, is a pairing it never dropped: a plain, well-made cheeseburger and Southern-style fried chicken under 1 roof, with hip-hop on the speakers and local art on the walls. Chicken isn’t a side act here. It’s in the name, and it has been on the menu since day one.
For the full picture of where to eat burgers in the city, read our guide to the best burgers in Perth, where RoyAl’s sits at number 5, or browse every guide on the Perth burger restaurants hub. For contrast with the national chains, see our Grill’d Sydney review, the Grill’d brand profile and the Hungry Jack’s brand profile.
How I researched this profile
I built this profile from the official RoyAl’s website, Broadsheet’s coverage from 2016 to 2024, Morsels, Perth Voice, PRWire and So Perth, all checked on 31 October 2026. I did not visit the venues for this piece, and this is not a rated review. Facts without a source are flagged as such or left out.
FAQ: RoyAl’s Chicken and Burgers Perth
Who owns RoyAl’s Chicken & Burgers in Perth?
Brothers Ken Craigie and Alasdair “Al” Craigie founded RoyAl’s in 2016. Ken was named owner and director in 2023; Al is the chef behind the original menu.
Is RoyAl’s Northbridge still open?
Most likely not. RoyAl’s Northbridge reportedly closed in July 2025, and the official site gives no address or hours for it as of 31 October 2026. Third-party listings that still show it are out of date.
Where are RoyAl’s locations in Perth?
RoyAl’s has two confirmed venues: 834 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park, and 353 Cambridge St, Wembley. Both use the phone number 1300 274 763. See the hours tables above.
What is the best burger to order at RoyAl’s?
For a first visit, order the RoyAl With Cheese (ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles) for beef, or the Chicken RoyAl (buttermilk fried chicken, fancy sauce, secret remoulade) for chicken. The O.D.B. is also on the menu; check its build on the official menu before ordering.
Why is it spelled “RoyAl’s”?
No source I found explains the spelling. The capital A may nod to co-founder Al Craigie, but that is unconfirmed.
Does RoyAl’s have vegetarian or gluten-free burgers?
No official source confirms vegetarian or gluten-free options. Check the current menu on royalcnb.com.au or call 1300 274 763.
Can you book a table at RoyAl’s, or order takeaway and delivery?
OpenTable lists RoyAl’s venues for bookings, and RoyAl’s appears on Uber Eats. The brand also runs its own ordering app at royals.bopple.app. Confirm with the venue, since some third-party listings are out of date.
How much does a burger cost at RoyAl’s?
Current prices are not verified. In November 2020, Perth Voice reported A$12 for the Bernie Mac beef burger and A$16 for jerk chicken; 2026 prices will be different.
