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8Bit is on par for the best burger I've ever had. The burger itself is really excellent - juicy patty which isn't too thick, good bun, not too sweet & toasted perfectly. You can add patties/cheese & a range of other extras. The burger itself isn't too big & isn't huxtaburger small (sorry for the cheap shot, but come on HB). They also have a chicken burger, a veggie burger & a bunch of hot dogs. The sides are varied with good options - we just had regular fries (they also have loaded & chilli cheese) & potato gems which were both cooked perfectly. Each side comes with a tomato or mayo at no cost & we also got a sriracha mayo which was a hit. The prices are really reasonable & probably on the low side for what a basic burgers & fries in Melbourne usually costs. The fit out of the restaurant & branding is great - the place itself is very small & feels like a get in & get out diner. The staff were really friendly even when the place were packed out. It was really busy the night we went & from what I've heard that's pretty common. We arrived just after 7 & waited maybe 5 mins in line & 15 mins for food which was fine. People don't hang around for long so you can hover & snag a seat.
I don't understand the hype here. Fries with cheese and bacon are quite dried, soggy and not fresh. Altered beast is also average. The design, package and website is very nice but it's not edible :( I prefer build your own burger at McDonalds. Patty is much higher quality and I can choose my own ingredients.
I am actually not even sure where to start, maybe with the fact that I trekked to footscray for burgers, maybe with the salted caramel milkshakes, maybe all the fries or the actual burgers themselves?!? Oh my gosh the delishiousness was a little over whelming, definitely worth a visit for all burger fans! Huge variety of burgers to choose from, different fries options, they even have potato gems!!! The bun was a perfect mix of soft and crunchy , the meat a perfect pink, bacon crisp to perfection, are you sensing the perfectness? Very busy but the staff are fast and attentive! Make the trip , it is worth it!
It's legit taken a week to come down from the burger high achieved at 8Bit! We went on a Thursday afternoon mistakenly thinking it would be quiet! Not a spare seat in the place + a line of people waiting on take away orders. This didn't put us off at all, why? Because I'd already spotted Salted Caramel Milkshakes on the menu. Considering how busy it was we managed to nab a spot by the window and received our cheese and bacon burgers, chilli cheese fries and milkshakes pretty quickly! The burgers look small in their little packaging... It's all an illusion! There's enough delicious, juicy burger to satisfy even the hungriest beast! Plus the fries are top notch! All by themselves, however the chilli is also D-lish!!! The whole decor is a throwback to great '80's and '90's video games. What's better than being served by someone dressed as Mario and representing the Pacman table number! If I'm honest I could have gone back for more right there and then. Not because I left hungry, just because when it comes to great burgers I'm never satisfied!! Can't wait to get back to devour the tastiest Salted Caramel milkshake of my life and make my way through the great burger and hot dog menu!
A real American burger tucked away in the heart of Footscray. The walls are decorated with framed pictures of duck hunt, SUPER NES and it has great atmosphere. The service was efficient and food came out quickly. We ordered the 8bit and bacon and cheese fries. My friend from LA SAYS "the hamburger was da bomb, first bite... Delectable!" I will return when I'm ready to consume another unhealthy American burger. :)
I occasionally break my no carb rule for a tray of 8-bit grilled goodness. Without trying to rip off a mainstream franchise, the burgers are better here. Like a true glutton I can devour a small size of loaded gems (comes with chilli beef, cheese sauce, bacon, pickle relish, grilled onions, jalapeños) and small onion rings with BBQ sauce. Condiments are a plenty here but the hero is the 8-bit sauce. Don't visit and not try it! Washed it all down with a salted caramel milkshake and regretted it immediately. Ubër sweet. Shoulda saved those calories for dessert since they have a soft serve machine! The bee line to order usually overflows onto the public footpath but they punch out orders pretty swiftly. Simply put, 8-bit is the pride of Footscray.
A charming restaurant out in the scray. Love their concept and it's been executed well! Seats fill up fast and admittedly there isn't much of it. There's a blank spot out back that could be an opportunity to add more seats. That aside that doesn't seem to bother people and there's always a line out the door for the eager beavers wanting takeaway! I absolutely love their packaging. Cutest things ever! Never thought I'd say a paper cup is cute! The burgers are huge! W had the 8bit (cheeseburger) and Goldenaxe (chicken burger) and we could barely finish them! And if you go for a milkshake don't bother sharing - it's that good :) they need to produce that shiz in bigger sizes....
These burgers were so greasy and delicious - just how I love mine! Typical diner style and full of calories :D Visiting 8bit was a huge highlight for my boyfriend and I when we were in Melbourne. We're both big video gamers, pop culture nerds and both have 8bit tattoos on our forearms! The decor in here is unreal. I LOVE themed restaurants. I think there should be more of them! I don't know why we ordered the cheese fries - I only had a little bit because I was so full from the burger. They were delicious too! We got there just before lunchtime and so glad we did, the queue was out the door come 12:30pm! We were lucky to find a spot to sit too. That's basically the only downfall of this place, there's not a lot of room and because of it's cult following, the queue is crazy long. Also, PLEASE COME TO SYDNEY. PLEASE!
Burgers were pretty decent, I had the 8bit with cheese. Good value for money with the burger coming in at $9.50. Worth a look, however there is now a second restaurant in the CBD so you don't need to trek over to the west side. Didn't rate the onions rings, they just tasted like deep fried batter.
Oh Wow.... Oh Boy.... Oh My God.... The food here is unadulterated HEAVEN on a metaphoric stick. It was my shout so I ordered up a selection of the finest ... a round of burgers, beer battered fries and Extra Choccy Chocolate thickshakes. Everything was just that bit more tasty than what we'd had anywhere else, without being over the top in portion sizes. If there was any criticism it would be the issue of price, and reading most of the other reviews here it seems that price is the factor that dents these guys review wise. But heh, burgers are increasingly coming into mainstream dining in restaurants and these little morsels are in that league, just don't compare them to the cheap cheap food trucks, fish n chip shops or fast food joints.
I am usually not the one to waste a good meal.. But boy o boy.. The salted caramel shake was just too perfect to be real.. The chicken burger was huge, crisp, and nothing short of perfect. What gave me a real challenge was the beer battered fries with cheese and bacon.. So good. So heavy.. I thought I was gonna explode if I had to finish them. Food aside.. The theme is heavily inspired by 8bit video games and it is no surprise the interior matches it. Overall, I loved the place. If in Melbourne.. Be sure to go out of your way and drop in at 8bit. It will be worth your time.
Great staff always smiling and always on point with the food and services After and hard day at work and a late return home it's a blessing to stop off and have a bite before home..... The menu is on point simple and straight to the point and the waiting time is fare and you always get a smile when your handed your food
5 years ago
8bit is without a doubt one of Melbourne's most hyped burger in this era of the burger trend here. The restaurant has a really cool retro video game theme. Our favourite item here is the classic 8bit with cheese - the beef patty that sits in between the other fresh ingredients is always tender and juicy. The beer battered fries are always crispy and complement the burgers perfectly. However, their food has changed slightly as compared to a few years ago. The food is still good, but we found that it wasn't as good as it was before. With that said, it's still one of the better burger places around and will always be the local's favourite! read more
3 years ago
Finally all planets aligned... albeit a slight detour to the west ... just dropped off the olds at the airport thinking I'd go back to work or straight home.. the tastebuds in me screamed "whoooooah what's wrong with u man??? LETS EAT!!!"!!! so off we went... arrived mid arvo .. which I'm happy with cus not busy.. stood infront of the menu and went to town on it!! ordered the double dragon, beer battered fries and the strawberry cheesecake shake!!! yups strawberry cheeeeeeeeeesecake ..... DOUBLE DRAGON - chose that cus the little boy in me reminisced the days where he'd spend his pocket money at the local pinnies and used 2 X 20cent pieces to get 1 credit on the game!! anyhooooo it's double of everything except bun! double beef patty, double cheese, double bacon! + 8 bit sauce My thoughts??? it was great! Simple.. delish.. overall all round great burger goodness. it wasn't about the sauce or bun or patty by itself.. which is why I liked it. it was memorable as a burger .. unlike others where I walked away thinking hmmm I reaaaally liked the sauce used in the one or I really liked the patty... to me the double dragon was it BEER BATTERED FRIES .. hmm I get better at my local chicken shop!! $3.40 gets u a handful. nothing special u get something that's lightly dipped in something else n fried. oh they need to change oil. Chips came out not so crisp n tasty. STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE SHAKE... omg omg omg infinity is probably what my little niece would say.. u can taste the cheesecake and the strawberry and is not overpoweringly sweet!! this u must try!! *wonder if they'll upgrade to a byte read more
11 years ago
8Bit is on par for the best burger I've ever had. The burger itself is really excellent - juicy patty which isn't too thick, good bun, not too sweet & toasted perfectly. You can add patties/cheese & a range of other extras. The burger itself isn't too big & isn't huxtaburger small (sorry for the cheap shot, but come on HB). They also have a chicken burger, a veggie burger & a bunch of hot dogs. The sides are varied with good options - we just had regular fries (they also have loaded & chilli cheese) & potato gems which were both cooked perfectly. Each side comes with a tomato or mayo at no cost & we also got a sriracha mayo which was a hit. The prices are really reasonable & probably on the low side for what a basic burgers & fries in Melbourne usually costs. The fit out of the restaurant & branding is great - the place itself is very small & feels like a get in & get out diner. The staff were really friendly even when the place were packed out. It was really busy the night we went & from what I've heard that's pretty common. We arrived just after 7 & waited maybe 5 mins in line & 15 mins for food which was fine. People don't hang around for long so you can hover & snag a seat. read more
I don't understand the hype here. Fries with cheese and bacon are quite dried, soggy and not fresh. Altered beast is also average. The design, package and website is very nice but it's not edible :( I prefer build your own burger at McDonalds. Patty is much higher quality and I can choose my own ingredients. read more
5 years ago
I am actually not even sure where to start, maybe with the fact that I trekked to footscray for burgers, maybe with the salted caramel milkshakes, maybe all the fries or the actual burgers themselves?!? Oh my gosh the delishiousness was a little over whelming, definitely worth a visit for all burger fans! Huge variety of burgers to choose from, different fries options, they even have potato gems!!! The bun was a perfect mix of soft and crunchy , the meat a perfect pink, bacon crisp to perfection, are you sensing the perfectness? Very busy but the staff are fast and attentive! Make the trip , it is worth it! read more
It's legit taken a week to come down from the burger high achieved at 8Bit! We went on a Thursday afternoon mistakenly thinking it would be quiet! Not a spare seat in the place + a line of people waiting on take away orders. This didn't put us off at all, why? Because I'd already spotted Salted Caramel Milkshakes on the menu. Considering how busy it was we managed to nab a spot by the window and received our cheese and bacon burgers, chilli cheese fries and milkshakes pretty quickly! The burgers look small in their little packaging... It's all an illusion! There's enough delicious, juicy burger to satisfy even the hungriest beast! Plus the fries are top notch! All by themselves, however the chilli is also D-lish!!! The whole decor is a throwback to great '80's and '90's video games. What's better than being served by someone dressed as Mario and representing the Pacman table number! If I'm honest I could have gone back for more right there and then. Not because I left hungry, just because when it comes to great burgers I'm never satisfied!! Can't wait to get back to devour the tastiest Salted Caramel milkshake of my life and make my way through the great burger and hot dog menu! read more
4 years ago
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12 years ago
A real American burger tucked away in the heart of Footscray. The walls are decorated with framed pictures of duck hunt, SUPER NES and it has great atmosphere. The service was efficient and food came out quickly. We ordered the 8bit and bacon and cheese fries. My friend from LA SAYS "the hamburger was da bomb, first bite... Delectable!" I will return when I'm ready to consume another unhealthy American burger. :) read more
I occasionally break my no carb rule for a tray of 8-bit grilled goodness. Without trying to rip off a mainstream franchise, the burgers are better here. Like a true glutton I can devour a small size of loaded gems (comes with chilli beef, cheese sauce, bacon, pickle relish, grilled onions, jalapeños) and small onion rings with BBQ sauce. Condiments are a plenty here but the hero is the 8-bit sauce. Don't visit and not try it! Washed it all down with a salted caramel milkshake and regretted it immediately. Ubër sweet. Shoulda saved those calories for dessert since they have a soft serve machine! The bee line to order usually overflows onto the public footpath but they punch out orders pretty swiftly. Simply put, 8-bit is the pride of Footscray. read more
A charming restaurant out in the scray. Love their concept and it's been executed well! Seats fill up fast and admittedly there isn't much of it. There's a blank spot out back that could be an opportunity to add more seats. That aside that doesn't seem to bother people and there's always a line out the door for the eager beavers wanting takeaway! I absolutely love their packaging. Cutest things ever! Never thought I'd say a paper cup is cute! The burgers are huge! W had the 8bit (cheeseburger) and Goldenaxe (chicken burger) and we could barely finish them! And if you go for a milkshake don't bother sharing - it's that good :) they need to produce that shiz in bigger sizes.... read more
11 years ago
These burgers were so greasy and delicious - just how I love mine! Typical diner style and full of calories :D Visiting 8bit was a huge highlight for my boyfriend and I when we were in Melbourne. We're both big video gamers, pop culture nerds and both have 8bit tattoos on our forearms! The decor in here is unreal. I LOVE themed restaurants. I think there should be more of them! I don't know why we ordered the cheese fries - I only had a little bit because I was so full from the burger. They were delicious too! We got there just before lunchtime and so glad we did, the queue was out the door come 12:30pm! We were lucky to find a spot to sit too. That's basically the only downfall of this place, there's not a lot of room and because of it's cult following, the queue is crazy long. Also, PLEASE COME TO SYDNEY. PLEASE! read more
Burgers were pretty decent, I had the 8bit with cheese. Good value for money with the burger coming in at $9.50. Worth a look, however there is now a second restaurant in the CBD so you don't need to trek over to the west side. Didn't rate the onions rings, they just tasted like deep fried batter. read more
12 years ago
Oh Wow.... Oh Boy.... Oh My God.... The food here is unadulterated HEAVEN on a metaphoric stick. It was my shout so I ordered up a selection of the finest ... a round of burgers, beer battered fries and Extra Choccy Chocolate thickshakes. Everything was just that bit more tasty than what we'd had anywhere else, without being over the top in portion sizes. If there was any criticism it would be the issue of price, and reading most of the other reviews here it seems that price is the factor that dents these guys review wise. But heh, burgers are increasingly coming into mainstream dining in restaurants and these little morsels are in that league, just don't compare them to the cheap cheap food trucks, fish n chip shops or fast food joints. read more
12 years ago
I am usually not the one to waste a good meal.. But boy o boy.. The salted caramel shake was just too perfect to be real.. The chicken burger was huge, crisp, and nothing short of perfect. What gave me a real challenge was the beer battered fries with cheese and bacon.. So good. So heavy.. I thought I was gonna explode if I had to finish them. Food aside.. The theme is heavily inspired by 8bit video games and it is no surprise the interior matches it. Overall, I loved the place. If in Melbourne.. Be sure to go out of your way and drop in at 8bit. It will be worth your time. read more
10 years ago
Great staff always smiling and always on point with the food and services After and hard day at work and a late return home it's a blessing to stop off and have a bite before home..... The menu is on point simple and straight to the point and the waiting time is fare and you always get a smile when your handed your food read more
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Oh my goodness 8Bit I have died & gone to burger heaven!! I have friends that live in Footscray & I'm from Sydney they know I'm a bit of a burger connoisseur having tried every type of US burger in the states so they have been hyping this place up to me for months! I finally made the trip down to melbourne and let me tell you this place is worth the hype! This has to be the best US style burger in Aus it's as close as you will get to Shake Shack here!! I ordered the 8bit with cheese which had ketchup, mustard, pickle, tomato, lettuce, cheese & patty on a brioche bun! Loved every bite of it! I got a side of potato gems which were divine and the bacon & cheese fries which were great too! However I should have just picked one side no need for two as I was stuffed! To top it off I got the chocolate bar shake as well which was delish! I can't wait for my next trip to Melb to try out the other menu items and of course have another signature 8bit with cheese!! read more
10 years ago
This is the first 8bit joint that I 've tried and I was hooked. The place is decorated with popular arcade games. My go-to order is 8bit with cheese with cheese and bacon fries. Queue was relatively long but the food was prepared fast too. The beef patty was juicy and the sauces are just perfect. Haven't been a burger person lately but if I will have to come back for more 8bit burger, I will not mind. read more
12 years ago
10 years ago
Love it. My milkshake was out in seconds, everything you want in great burger - Double Dragon WOW! read more
11 years ago
I bit into my Double Dragon burger and my mind was blown. GODDAMN BEST BURGER I kept repeating to myself over and over again. Lots of oh my god, mmmmm, yeahhhh. Yep get to it, worth the trek for all you non-Westies like myself. It's an oasis of laidback cool in the middle of no-where, with a kickin playlist and throwbacks to video games that the children of the 80s know so well. Most impressive is the food, hats off to the guys to execute incredibly delicious burgers & fries. I loved how the bacon was super crispy and stayed that way all throughout, the beef patties awesomely & perfectly charred on the outside and full of flavour. Rejoice all those tired of brioche's rich & sweet ways, for the true bun has returned (soft & toasted). Great pickles, together an absolute joy to behold. We split the loaded Chilli Fries and yes they tasted like victory. Spicy jalepeno, gooey American cheese and seriously delicious Mexican spiced Chilli. And also some potato gems for old times sake (did not regret those were excellent). There was the salted caramel shake, it was pretty tame but hey don't let that stop the good vibes. I will definitely be returning. Well done guys you are worth crossing the Bolte for. Also I love that King of Fighters is installed in the corners. Memories. read more
9 years ago
10 years ago
Gamer themed burgers, pixel decor and an arcade game in the restaurant... What's not to like? Good thing the burgers taste good too. I kept it simple with the 8bit Burger and it was pretty damn delish. read more
11 years ago
12 years ago
One of my fav burger joints in Melbourne. Cheap & delicious - can't go wrong with that combo. read more
12 years ago
Delicious burgers and awesome fries. The service was quick and they were flexible with preparing the burgers to our liking. The venue is a little small and I'd prefer more tables but if you're looking for a quick meal that's filling and as close to American burgers that you can get, than this is your place! read more
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