Best Burgers in Collingwood Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Mabel’s |
| Free highlight | Finn |
| Family-friendly | Gus Corner |
| Locals only | Common Standard |
| Indoor option | Local |
1. Stella House — 64 Sydney Grove, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 33 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.
2. Felix Social — 140 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $21-35 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The sourdough bread ($27) — solid
3. New Depot — 149 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-18 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 46 and fills on weekends. Street parking on William Terrace is usually fine.
4. Ada Works — 360 Sydney Grove, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 44 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bell Terrace is usually fine.
5. Finn — 185 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-26 per person Best for: families
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on William Terrace is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The lamb shoulder ($26) — solid
What Makes Collingwood Different
Craft breweries, galleries, and independent bars. The best burgers options here reflect Collingwood’s character. Whether you’re based in Collingwood 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.
6. Stella’s — 278 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 47 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. High Quarter — 333 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) The one that surprised us Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Collingwood farmers market when it runs.
8. Gus’s — 258 William Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) A quiet achiever Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Atlas’s — 366 William Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Union — 9 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Albert Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Hazel — 133 Sydney Grove, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $13-25 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The daily soup ($16) — solid
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FAQ
What are the best best burgers options in Collingwood?
Mabel’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Collingwood good for best burgers?
Yes. Collingwood has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Collingwood known for?
How far is Collingwood from Melbourne CBD?
Collingwood is 3km, 10min tram, 8min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Collingwood 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
