144 Bridport Street, Albert Park VIC 3206
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Old school burger cravings
When I get a craving in Sydney for an old school hamburger I tend to visit Charlie's Cafe for lunch in Woolloomooloo so when I heard about the famed Andrews Hamburgers in Melbourne I had to put it on my burger wish list. I probably shouldn't have had a bite to eat at Chez Dré before having the Beef burger with 'The Lot' ($10.50) but luckily I chose to walk from the CBD and back again to burn off the calories. The Lot comes with lettuce, cooked onions, tomato sauce, egg, bacon, tomato and cheese with a surprise bonus side of decent chips when I dined in. The size of the burger wasn't enormous but definitely generous enough to satisfy a hungry stomach and more than enough for me. It was a bit hard to eat without becoming messy so thankfully it wasn't any bigger although to truly be called a burger with the lot I think it needs to also included beetroot and pineapple. I'd happily visit this place again although probably would opt for the more humble basic burger with beetroot which is usually my preference. Such a shame it's not located closer to the CBD but I'm sure the suburban locals are more than happy with that. I meet the down-to-earth owner Greg Pappas sporting a cheery smile in the kitchen who has an impressive collection of wall photos of celebrities that have visited the shop. The only question that remains for me is why the place is called Andrews Hamburgers?
SNAPSHOT REVIEW:
PROS: Reasonably priced menu, Family friendly service, Decent portion, Dining in seems to include a side of chips
CONS: Can get a bit messy to eat, Probably not the healthiest meal on the planet, Very limited seating inside so more suited to takeaway
MUST TRY: Beef burger with 'The Lot' if you have the appetite
VERDICT: Old school burger cravings will be satisfied
VERDICT: Old school burger cravings will be satisfied
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| Beef burger with 'The Lot': Lettuce, cooked onions, tomato sauce, egg, bacon, tomato, cheese ($10.50) served with chips when dining in |
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| Can get a bit messy to eat if you're not careful |
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| Bill $10.50 for one |
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| Service counter and kitchen |
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| Limited seating inside |
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| Grab yourself a sticker to show your support |
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| Matt Preston was here |
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| George Calombaris was here |
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| Greg Pappas (owner) and Me |
