Best Burgers in Hawthorn Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Nina’s | | Best with kids | Lucky Works | | Hidden spot | Marco’s | | Bad weather pick | Kai Local |
We’ve tested every best burgers option in Hawthorn to put this list together. The verdict: this suburb delivers. Remy’s is the one everyone knows. Red Store is the sleeper. Prices are reasonable — coffee at $4.50-5.50, dinner at $28-45. Glenferrie Road is a major shopping and dining strip, anchored by Swinburne University. Hawthorn sits in the Middle East corridor, 6km from Melbourne’s CBD, and the best burgers scene here is better than most give it credit for. We’ve been covering Hawthorn since MELBZ launched, and the suburb’s options have only improved.
1. Cleo House — 197 Maple Street, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Sol’s — 227 Young Street, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The pumpkin risotto ($13) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. The Sunny Depot — 127 William Avenue, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) A local institution Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Young Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. High Standard — 146 William Avenue, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) The one regulars swear by Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 37 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Young Street is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The daily soup ($10) — solid
5. Lena Works — 120 Young Street, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The sourdough bread ($23) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Hawthorn — The Honest Version
Glenferrie Road is a major shopping and dining strip, anchored by Swinburne University. Hawthorn Arts Centre. The best burgers options here reflect Hawthorn’s character. For Hawthorn 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. Iris’s — 146 Young Street, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 55 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The pumpkin risotto ($18) — solid
7. Hugo’s — 6 Bay Terrace, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) A solid local spot Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
8. Cleo Room — 283 William Avenue, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) Worth the detour Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. The Tall Union — 263 Elm Street, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) The one that surprised us Cost: $13-19 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 53 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Elm Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Bench — 64 William Avenue, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-29 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. The Red Yard — 304 Young Street, Hawthorn VIC 3135
What it is: (burgers) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 38 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Hawthorn farmers market when it runs.
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FAQ
What are the best best burgers options in Hawthorn?
Iris is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Hawthorn good for best burgers?
Yes. Hawthorn has 11+ genuine options. The scene is established and well worth exploring.
What is Hawthorn known for?
Glenferrie Road is a major shopping and dining strip, anchored by Swinburne University.
How far is Hawthorn from Melbourne CBD?
Hawthorn is 6km, 12min train, 12min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
