Danny’s Burgers

This is my favourite burger joint in all of Melbourne. Forget brioche, forget onion rings with parmesan crumb (although that does sound delicious). Danny Burger is the ultimate no frills haunt for both Brunswick/​North Fitzroy locals and those looking for some easy grub.
I’m a vegetarian so always get the veggie patty which they always add salads, egg and mayo. It’s so freaking good! Better than anything I’ve found in the most artisanal of places! The chips are always made fresh and they do a killer milkshake (and are generous with he ice cream) I have endless nice things to say about this place but I’ll leave it with… Do yourself a favour, get in the car and take a midnight trip for burgers and shakes at Danny’s! You won’t regret it.

So I’ve been intrigued by Danny’s for a while now. It’s that sort of place I’ve passed dozens of times, yet only ventured in until recently. On the first visit, I had a double burger with cheese and chips. Pretty big meal, and I found that, at least in this instance, the double was not really what I was after. The meat seemed a bit bland, but it was late at night.
The single burger, with double cheese seemed to work out well. Nice balance of flavours and a crispy bun. The burger menu itself is scant; just listing meat options, but devoid of any pre-​chosen burger options that you might find elsewhere. It seems that a lot of the times, what you get and what you order are two separate things. Even so, it doesn’t matter that much in the end. Not really a fan of the chips, prefer the Shoestring fries style. All in all the single burger is a good price. The hard part is choosing exactly which type of burger you want.
Lastly on advice; keep to yourself if going late at night, as this seems to be peak hour in attracting, muzza’s, boy’s clubs, gym apes, and just general douches. It can be a little intimidating, and I’m sure these are the people just waiting to bash the bejeesus of out of anybody that accidentally glances their way.

We decided on this place for late supper burgers as part of our Melbourne experience based on reviews and a newspaper article we read. Honestly, these are very average burgers and have nothing going for them that makes them noteworthy. Edible, absolutely. Will we go back, no. Recommended, no. Try somewhere else.

Reasonably priced, basic burger. Worth the price, but nothing extraordinary.

So yummy best chips

Awesome burgers. Fresh ingredients fantastic taste. Doesn’t leave that greasy taste after you down one.

A pretty tasty and filling ‘Aussie’ style burger, about on par with Andrew’s of Albert Park (I know some will disagree). When I say Aussie style I mean the kind you find in traditional Aussie fish and chip shops, as opposed to an American style burger (generally a thicker patty, American cheese, etc.)
Burger size and filling options are varied, and prices are reasonable, especially for the double and triple patty burgers. The chips are thick cut fish and chip shop style, nice and crisp. Plenty of tomato sauce on the counters for them too.
A small note: there are two menus, one for burgers and one for burger meals. The ‘meal’ may be abit confusing — it actually consists of a burger, chips and a side salad. The bloke taking my order was nice enough to presume that I probably didn’t want a side salad at 2am in the morning, just the burger and chips — so the price is actually cheaper than what is shown on the menu when the salad is omitted.

Yep.
I do have to say that I quite like Danny’s Burgers. My friends and I were sat around the house craving some really cheap yet delicious burgers when someone suggested we head towards Danny’s. It’s open late-​night and despite it being in Fitzroy North while we were in Kew, it was well worth the journey. I am impressed!
Customer Service: Really great! Everyone was really nice and even though it was pretty late in the night and they were tired, it wasn’t shown. They were energetic, quick with our orders, and kind enough to give me a large plate of mayonnaise when I wanted some to go with my chips.
Food: Great for the prices. The only downside I would say to the burgers here is that the patty might be a little too salty. However, the burgers were really plain and incredibly filling. Try the chips! When you order large, it really does mean LARGE.
—
Overall, I’d definitely come here again. The burgers are cheap and tasty — worth it!

I’ve never been into Danny’s and walked out with what I ordered. But with a menu this basic, not much can go wrong. While I might not agree with the ‘best burgers in Melbourne’ claim, Danny’s does do a great burger (chicken is my fave) and mean banana thickshake. The chips are also good, provided you eat them asap. It can get really busy at meal times, so plan or call ahead before you head out for a night (or morning after) at Danny’s.

Good, proper burgers. None of that franchise stuff. A relaxed atmosphere and tasty burger at any hour, this is the place to go.

I can’t believe that anybody whose eaten a Danny’s burger could rate it as anything better than mediocre. In their favour they are big, they are pretty cheap, they are open late and they are on my tram route home from the pub. You’d think that’s probably good enough, but it ain’t.
In this day and age I expect a lot from a hamburger. We’re spoilt for choice after all and especially in Melbourne. As for Jackie D’s claim for the ‘best in Melbourne’, all I can say to that is ‘absolute nonsense’. I can think of five or six places in the same suburb that do better burgers than Danny’s and one of them’s about five doors up the street.
The service at Danny’s is always, in my experience, shit. They are impolite, they take a long time, they are understaffed and they are always busy. Their burgers lack pizazz, their sauces are generic and plain. The worst thing about Danny’s is that (at least at last visit) they don’t offer beetroot as an option at all. We’re in Australia Danny’s! What the fuck do you think this is? Best in Melbourne, my arse.
But, they’re not all bad either.

I’m a fan of Danny’s Burgers, for the most part. The burgers are cooked fresh right in front of you and for $ 7 it’s hard to complain. The burgers are juicy and come with nice and fresh fillings. I’d go for the lot every time.
Besides the burgers and the above average fries if you can stomach it, you can an authentic American style thick shake. It doesn’t get much more indulgent than The Lot, fries and a thick shake.
Northsiders will flock to Danny’s for a late night burger (it’s open to 3 in the morning on some nights), and they get a damn good burger. But whether it gets the prize for being the «best burger in Melbourne» I’m not so sure. Andrew’s Burgers in Albert Park might have something to say about that one.
I’d be keen to hear of more burger places North of the river though.

The phrase «best burgers in Melbourne» is one that is thrown around a helluva lot, but I think in the case of Danny’s it’s true.
I would be more than willing to travel a great distance to get to Danny’s, juicy burgers are perfect for a lazy night when you can’t be bothered cooking or a Sunday morning when you’re hungdog but don’t want Macca’s!
You can get an amazingly greasy meal here for less than ten bucks, but I do recommend giving them a call ahead of time to place your order — this place can get busy.
If you’re a Fitzroy North local you are DAMN LUCKY, because Danny’s is open late every night so you can get your burger fix anytime!
The spunky boys flipping the burgers aren’t bad either.

The one thing I love about American diners is the burgers. I miss having a big, juicy, cheesy hamburger with a pickle on the side. Although Danny’s Burgers does not give you a side of pickle, it is the closest thing you can get to the real American burger experience north of the river.
Danny’s Burgers is a diner-​style bar located in Fitzroy North where you can get a burger for just $ 7. If you can find a quality burger for that price, please point me in that direction. I’ve ate here on several occasions and the one thing that does disappoint me is the consistency — when it’s good, it’s really good, but you just never know if it will be as good as you remember. Luckily, more often times than not, the burgers were excellent.
With little option in terms of late night eating in Fitzroy North, Danny’s Burgers is great for the midnight crowd who want something that isn’t McDonalds or a kebab. They’re open until 2am Sunday to Thursday and 3am Friday and Saturday.