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Best Burgers in Wollongong

The best burgers in Wollongong right now is Kneading Ruby (score 60 from 1,510 reviews), based on 14 venues re-ranked weekly.

Where locals actually go for burgers in Wollongong — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 14 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.

The verdict: the best burgers in Wollongong right now is Kneading Ruby in CBD ($$ price tier) (4.7 stars across 1,510 Google reviews), ahead of Dumpling(Momo)and burger bites, SoCo Kitchen & Bar Wollongong. That call comes from Google review strength across 14 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.

The numbers: 14 venues ranked · 6,935 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 3 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
Best burgers in Wollongong — quick facts (September 2026)
🏆 Top pickKneading Ruby (CBD)
💸 Best cheap eatStonegrill Steakhouse
📊 Most reviewedHis Boy Elroy (2,059 reviews)
📍 Venues ranked14 across 2 suburbs
Head-to-head: top 5 compared (September 2026)
VenueSuburbPriceRatingKnown for
#1Kneading RubyCBD$$4.7★—
#2Dumpling(Momo)and burger bitesEast Corrimal—5.0★—
#3SoCo Kitchen & Bar WollongongCBD—4.9★—
#4His Boy ElroyCBD$$4.6★—
#5Kulcha Restaurant WollongongCBD—4.8★—
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Burgers at Kneading Ruby, Wollongong
#1 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Kneading Ruby

60
📍 5 Crown Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the garlic bread and pizza; the pasta is a sleeper hit.
🌱 Vegetarian options$$📍 CBD
★ 4.7 (1,510 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at Dumpling(Momo)and burger bites, Wollongong
#2 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Dumpling(Momo)and burger bites

57
📍 2 Railway St, East Corrimal NSW 2518, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the momo; the chowmein is the sleeper hit.
📍 East Corrimal
★ 5 (185 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at SoCo Kitchen & Bar Wollongong, Wollongong
#3 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

SoCo Kitchen & Bar Wollongong

56
📍 4/63-65 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the cornbread and biscuits and gravy; try the Brown Butter Old Fashioned.
📍 CBD
★ 4.9 (289 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at His Boy Elroy, Wollongong
#4 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

His Boy Elroy

55
📍 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Fat Boy Deluxe with fries and a beer paddle.
🌱 Vegan options🌱 Vegetarian options🌱 Gluten-free options$$📍 CBD
★ 4.6 (2,059 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at Kulcha Restaurant Wollongong, Wollongong
#5 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Kulcha Restaurant Wollongong

55
📍 1/88 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the loaded fries; the shawarma is the sleeper hit.
📍 CBD
★ 4.8 (438 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at Lux Bistro Bar, Wollongong
#6 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Lux Bistro Bar

48
📍 SHOP 19 /110/114 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken parmi and chicken burger.
$$📍 CBD
★ 4.7 (353 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at Beast good food eatery, Wollongong
#7 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Beast good food eatery

45
📍 9 Crown Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Beast Ramen; add karaage chicken and gyoza for the full experience
📍 CBD
★ 4.7 (240 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at Wollongong Kebabs, Wollongong
#8 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Wollongong Kebabs

44
📍 230 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🌱 Halal📍 CBD
★ 4.9 (80 reviews) on Google Maps
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#9 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Dusty Lizard Brewing

43
📍 Shop 2/102 Smith St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
📍 CBD
★ 4.8 (111 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at Stonegrill Steakhouse, Wollongong
#10 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Stonegrill Steakhouse

43
📍 61 Church St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Eye Fillet or little Joe with Cajun chips and veg.
$📍 CBD
★ 4.6 (366 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at Dagwood, Wollongong
#11 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Dagwood

40
📍 19 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
$$📍 CBD
★ 4.5 (540 reviews) on Google Maps
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Burgers at Uncle Georges, Wollongong
#12 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Uncle Georges

36
📍 183 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the burger and chips; do not skip the shakes.
📍 CBD
★ 4.5 (300 reviews) on Google Maps
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#13 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

2 Smoking Barrels Barbecue Joint & Food truck

33
📍 2/83 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
$$📍 CBD
★ 4.4 (430 reviews) on Google Maps
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#14 of 14 burgers spots in Wollongong

Daughter Judy's

29
📍 172-174 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
📍 CBD
★ 4.7 (34 reviews) on Google Maps
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Common burgers questions in Wollongong

What's the best budget burgers in Wollongong?

Stonegrill Steakhouse is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #10 overall for burgers.

Where's the best burgers in Wollongong for a special occasion?

Kneading Ruby ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.

What's the best vegetarian-friendly burgers in Wollongong?

Kneading Ruby is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in CBD.

Where can I get gluten-free burgers in Wollongong?

His Boy Elroy is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in CBD.

Keep exploring: Related: 🌮 best tacos in Wollongong · 🥙 best kebab in Wollongong · 🍟 best hsp in Wollongong · 🥩 best steak in Wollongong. Burgers elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your burgers questions answered. Nationally: best burgers in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.

Frequently asked

What is the best burgers in Wollongong?

Kneading Ruby currently ranks #1 for burgers in Wollongong with 4.7 stars across 1,510 Google reviews.

What is the best cheap burgers in Wollongong?

Stonegrill Steakhouse is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.

Where is the best burgers in the Wollongong CBD?

Kneading Ruby is the top-ranked burgers spot in the CBD (5 Crown Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia).

How does BestDish rank burgers in Wollongong?

Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.