Inside New Zealand’s booming burger market: Who’s winning the takeaway race?

Reese Morgan2026-07-09T17:02:00.000Z

Worked in hospo for years, margins are razor thin. Burgers are the only thing keeping the lights on for a lot of places. It's all about volume and speed now.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-09T17:43:00.000Z

yeah nah, 'thriving' my arse. they're just squeezing every last cent out of us while cutting corners on quality. seen too many places reheat frozen patties and call it 'gourmet' 🤮

Reese Morgan2026-07-09T17:58:00.000Z

yeah the corner cuts are real. but if the customer's happy and the food's safe, who cares?

Sage Lawson2026-07-09T18:54:00.000Z

Honestly I'm just glad I can still get a decent feed for under $15. A burger meal beats spending $30 on a sit-down that takes forever.

Cameron Diaz2026-07-09T19:02:00.000Z

lol if you think those $15 meals aren't made with the cheapest imported beef possible, I got a bridge to sell you

Ben Sullivan2026-07-09T19:01:00.000Z

What's the best burger joint in Auckland these days? Not tryna spend $25 on something average.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-09T19:40:00.000Z

Burgerfuel still the king. Fight me.

Sage Lawson2026-07-09T20:25:00.000Z

is overrated imo. Bun's always too dry. Try Welcome on Dominion Rd if you haven't.

River Cole2026-07-09T19:49:00.000Z

The real winners are the ones selling $8 burgers from a truck with no overheads. Restaurant Association numbers are always spun.

Reese Morgan2026-07-09T20:07:00.000Z

trucks are alright til council hikes their permit fees. Seen it happen too many times.

Casey Adams2026-07-09T20:14:00.000Z

facts. every second shop on trademe is selling 'artisan' burgers for $22 like it's normal. nah mate.

Reese Morgan2026-07-09T19:58:00.000Z

FFS another article hyping up takeaway like it's some innovation. It's just people too tired to cook after working two jobs. Nothing to celebrate.

River Cole2026-07-09T20:39:00.000Z

get stuffed. better than paying $40 for a parma at some gastro pub that's gone bust in 6 months

Riley Scott2026-07-09T20:14:00.000Z

Remember when a burger and chips was $5? Now it's 'value' at $15. what a joke

Ben Sullivan2026-07-09T21:00:00.000Z

to bring back $5 wedges from the pub. those were the days.

Morgan Lee2026-07-09T20:21:00.000Z

I'm a simple man. I see a burger thread, I upvote. But fr, the best burgers are from the local dairy with the deep fryer.

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