Best Burgers in Donnybrook Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Leo’s |
| Free highlight | Ava |
| Family-friendly | Ruby |
| Locals only | Rex |
| Indoor option | Mia |
We’ve tested every best burgers option in Donnybrook to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Vera is the one everyone knows. Sunny Standard is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.00-4.50, dinner at $18-32. Suburb gazetted only in 2016. Donnybrook sits in the Outer North corridor, 22-33km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best burgers scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Donnybrook since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Theo — 198 Oak Crescent, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 52 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. Honest Standard — 155 Anderson Avenue, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $10-25 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. The Good Pantry — 171 Oak Crescent, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) A quiet achiever Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 52 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Donnybrook farmers market when it runs.
4. Zara Union — 241 Anderson Avenue, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) No-frills excellence Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Anderson Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Donnybrook farmers market when it runs.
5. Honest Mill — 182 Anderson Avenue, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) The one that surprised us Cost: $10-15 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The room holds 52 — 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.
Donnybrook — The Honest Version
Suburb gazetted only in 2016. Town centre still under construction. The frontier of Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. The best burgers options here reflect Donnybrook’s character. If you’re living in or near Donnybrook, 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. Pearl — 305 Bourke Lane, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $9-17 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The fish special ($12) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. Nell’s — 339 Bourke Lane, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $8-14 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The lamb shoulder ($12) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Ivy — 168 Bourke Lane, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) A local institution Cost: $17-32 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 33 — 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.
9. Otto — 309 Anderson Avenue, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) A local institution Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 56 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Mabel — 335 Anderson Avenue, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 39 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Iris’s — 154 Oak Crescent, Donnybrook VIC 3093
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-35 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 46 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The charcuterie board ($26) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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FAQ
What are the best best burgers options in Donnybrook?
Leo’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Donnybrook good for best burgers?
Yes. Donnybrook has 11+ genuine options. The scene is growing and well worth exploring.
What is Donnybrook known for?
Suburb gazetted only in 2016.
How far is Donnybrook from Melbourne CBD?
Donnybrook is 22-33km, 40-50min train, 30-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
