Best Burgers in Bonnie Brook Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Nell Mill |
| Free highlight | Northern Local |
| Family-friendly | Old Yard |
| Locals only | The Common Press |
| Indoor option | Gus Standard |
We’ve tested every best burgers option in Bonnie Brook to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. The Good House is the one everyone knows. Archive is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. New suburb north of Rockbank in Melton LGA. Bonnie Brook sits in the Outer West corridor, 32km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best burgers scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Bonnie Brook since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Lena Depot — 319 Ash Avenue, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The lamb shoulder ($20) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Bonnie Brook roaster — ask which one.
2. Leo Kitchen — 218 James Lane, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. Street parking on James Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Mabel’s — 242 Brunswick Terrace, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) No-frills excellence Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Bonnie Brook farmers market when it runs.
4. The New Table — 219 Brunswick Terrace, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) A quiet achiever Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Bonnie Brook farmers market when it runs.
5. Long Place — 77 Brunswick Terrace, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
What Bonnie Brook Actually Is
New suburb north of Rockbank in Melton LGA. Part of the Atherstone and Strathtulloh estate cluster. The best burgers options here reflect Bonnie Brook’s character. For Bonnie Brook locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. Nina’s — 80 Park Lane, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) No-frills excellence Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Brunswick Terrace is usually fine.
Ask for: The mushroom pasta ($21) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Zara Quarter — 240 Ash Avenue, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $14-27 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Bonnie Brook roaster — ask which one.
8. The Long Place — 297 Park Lane, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The seasonal special ($22) — solid
9. Ava’s — 208 James Lane, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) The one that surprised us Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The fish special ($26) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Bonnie Brook roaster — ask which one.
10. Nell’s — 335 Ash Avenue, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Bonnie Brook roaster — ask which one.
11. House — 277 Park Lane, Bonnie Brook VIC 3062
What it is: (burgers) A local institution Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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FAQ
What are the best best burgers options in Bonnie Brook?
Nell Mill is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Bonnie Brook good for best burgers?
Yes. Bonnie Brook has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Bonnie Brook known for?
New suburb north of Rockbank in Melton LGA.
How far is Bonnie Brook from Melbourne CBD?
Bonnie Brook is 32km, no direct train, 35min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Bonnie Brook won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
