Best Burgers in Clyde North Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Social |
| Best free option | Union |
| Best for families | Ava |
| Best local secret | The Tall Bench |
| Best for rainy days | Rex |
We’ve tested every best burgers option in Clyde North to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Rosa Mill is the one everyone knows. The Golden Local is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Fastest-growing suburb in Victoria 2019-2022 by ABS data. Clyde North sits in the Outer South East corridor, 50km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best burgers scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Clyde North since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Rex Works — 130 High Place, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Hazel — 122 Church Drive, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Gus’s — 24 North Terrace, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) A local institution Cost: $13-27 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 62 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. The Blue Yard — 5 Maple Grove, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Ava Commons — 71 High Place, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-16 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on High Place is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The house-made relish ($16) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
6. Mia’s — 267 Pine Drive, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $20-28 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 51 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Maple Grove is usually fine.
Ask for: The crispy chicken ($25) — solid
Clyde North — The Honest Version
Fastest-growing suburb in Victoria 2019-2022 by ABS data. Most residents moved in within the last 10 years. The best burgers options here reflect Clyde North’s character. Whether you’re based in Clyde North or visiting from nearby, 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.
7. Otto’s — 17 Church Drive, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Red Lane — 110 Maple Grove, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 30 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
9. Ava — 263 Pine Drive, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 42 and fills on weekends. Street parking on High Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Clyde North farmers market when it runs.
10. Oliver — 313 North Terrace, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. The Long Corner — 42 Pine Drive, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($17) — solid
12. Cellar — 350 Pine Drive, Clyde North VIC 3804
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The seasonal special ($13) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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FAQ
What are the best best burgers options in Clyde North?
Social is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Clyde North good for best burgers?
Yes. Clyde North has 12+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Clyde North known for?
Fastest-growing suburb in Victoria 2019-2022 by ABS data.
How far is Clyde North from Melbourne CBD?
Clyde North is 50km, no direct train, 52min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Clyde North 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
