Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
A burger list should be a list of builds, not adjectives. This page covers five places: one in Thornbury, two in Preston and two in Northcote, so it is in and around Thornbury rather than inside it.
Each build below is described the way the venue’s own menu or site describes it: patty, cheese, sauce, bun. Where a place lists a vegan patty, that is noted. Where we could not read a price, we say so.
Every place was checked against at least two independent sources, and every price is copied as printed. Menus change, and some prices here may be specials, so check with the venue before you go.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub bean burger in Thornbury | The Thornbury Local | Frickles (V) | $10 |
| Three brisket patty builds | Chew Burger | Cheeseburger | A$15.00 |
| Single or double builds | 300 Grams (Northcote) | Cheeseburger (Single) | $14.00 |
| Brewpub cheese burger | Tallboy & Moose | Cheese Burger | $28 |
| Vegan and traditional burgers | Northcote Fish & Chips | see below | not printed here |
The Thornbury Local — 635 High Street, Thornbury VIC 3071
The Thornbury Local is the one place here in Thornbury itself, at 635 High Street. Its menu lists a BBQ Bean Burger (VV/ GF option) with a bean and chickpea patty, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle aioli, coleslaw and BBQ sauce on a house made bun. The menu copied below prints Royale with Cheese (GF option) at $20, though we could not find a description of what is in it. Its menu also prints Frickles (V) at $10 and Poutine at $17.
On the menu (copied from thethornburylocal.com on 3 October 2026):
- Frickles (V): $10
- Shoestring Fries (GF/V – VV optional): $12
- Poutine: $17
- Royale with Cheese (GF option): $20
The build: Per its menu, a bean and chickpea patty, vegan cheese, vegan chipotle aioli, coleslaw and BBQ sauce on a house made bun.
Chew Burger — 147 Plenty Road, Preston VIC 3072
Chew Burger is in Preston, on Plenty Road, and its site calls itself ‘Preston’s favourite burgers’. Its menu lists builds on a 160g brisket patty. The Cheeseburger is A$15.00 with double cheddar, pickles, mustard and tomato sauce, and the Chew Burger is A$17.00 with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard, aioli and tomato sauce. The Commando Burger is A$19.00 and adds onion rings, bacon, caramelised onion, BBQ sauce and smoke and fire sauce.
On the menu (copied from chew-burger.square.site on 4 October 2026):
- Cheeseburger: A$15.00
- Chew Burger: A$17.00
- Commando Burger: A$19.00
Order: Start with the Cheeseburger if you want the shortest spec on the menu, double cheddar and pickles on the brisket patty.
300 Grams (Northcote) — 313 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070
300 Grams (Northcote) sells burgers by the single or double. Its menu lists the 300 GS at Single $15.00 and Double $18.50, described as hormone-free beef with cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles and 300 Sauce. The Beef ‘N’ Bacon is Single $15.50 and Double $19.00, and the Cheeseburger is Single $14.00. These prices come from the chain’s menu page, which does not state per-shop prices, so confirm at the Northcote shop.
On the menu (copied from 300grams.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Cheeseburger (Single): $14.00
- 300 GS (Single / Double): Single $15.00, Double $18.50
- BEEF ‘N’ BACON (Single / Double): Single $15.50, Double $19.00
- Fries: $7.00
Mess forecast: The Beef ‘N’ Bacon listing stacks bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo, so keep napkins handy.
Tallboy & Moose — 270 Raglan Street, Preston VIC 3072
Tallboy & Moose is in Preston, not Thornbury. Its menu lists a Cheese Burger at $28 with a 150g Angus beef patty. The same menu lists a vegan burger with a vegan patty, lettuce, tomato and vegan mayo, served with chips. Its site lists hours of Wed - Thu 5pm til 10pm, Fri - 4pm til late, and Sat - Sun 12pm til late.
On the menu (copied from tallboyandmoose.com on 3 October 2026):
- Cheese Burger: $28
- Chicken Parma: $28
- Poutine: $19
- Buffalo Wings: $18
The build: A 150g Angus beef patty is the only spec the menu prints for the Cheese Burger, so ask the venue about the rest.
Northcote Fish & Chips — 341 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070
Northcote Fish & Chips describes itself as ‘Serving traditional and vegan fish & chips & a huge range of vegan burgers & traditional burgers.’ Its site also says ‘DIRECT DELIVERY TAKEAWAY’. We could not read any item prices or burger names on its own pages, because ordering runs through a separate page that did not show prices. That is why this entry has no price.
Order: Check the ordering page for burger names and prices before you commit, since we could not read them.
Quick answers
Where can I get a vegan burger near Thornbury?
The Thornbury Local lists a BBQ Bean Burger (VV/ GF option) on its menu. Chew Burger’s site lists a Vegan Burger with a gluten-free bun, vegan pattie, thyme, salsa, guacamole and vegan mayo. 300 Grams (Northcote) lists a vegan option on its menu, and Tallboy & Moose lists a vegan burger with a vegan patty, lettuce, tomato and vegan mayo. Northcote Fish & Chips says it serves a huge range of vegan burgers.
Which burger places near Thornbury are open late on weekends?
300 Grams (Northcote) lists Friday – Saturday: 11:30am – 3:00am on its site. The Thornbury Local’s site lists Friday & Saturday 12pm – 3am, with the kitchen 12pm – 11pm. Chew Burger’s site says it is open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Confirm hours with the venue, as listings change.
How much is a burger around Thornbury?
On the printed menus, the Cheeseburger at Chew Burger is A$15.00. 300 Grams (Northcote) lists its Cheeseburger (Single) at $14.00. Tallboy & Moose lists its Cheese Burger at $28. Northcote Fish & Chips has no prices we copied.
Is there a burger place in Thornbury itself?
Yes, one: The Thornbury Local at 635 High Street, which lists a BBQ Bean Burger (VV/ GF option) on its menu. The other four places on this page are in Preston and Northcote, close enough to include but outside Thornbury.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 2 October 2026 and 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites, chew-burger.square.site and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, between 3 October 2026 and 4 October 2026, the date given beside each menu. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- The Thornbury Local: openstreetmap.org/617504711, thethornburylocal.com, thethornburylocal.com/menu, thethornburylocal.com/whats-on
- Chew Burger: openstreetmap.org/3467612384, chew-burger.square.site, chewburger.com.au
- 300 Grams (Northcote): openstreetmap.org/11005414971, 300grams.com.au/find-us, agfg.com.au/300-grams-northcote-74153, 300grams.com.au/menu
- Tallboy & Moose: openstreetmap.org/4806700906, tallboyandmoose.com/food-beers, tallboyandmoose.com, tallboyandmoose.com/events
- Northcote Fish & Chips: openstreetmap.org/6744765532, northcotefishandchips.com.au
