So ... Where have I been all my life???!! Relaxing with my people on a Friday night in front of the…read morefire, we decided take-out was the go. Burger Fuel they said! Never having sampled their burgers, what did I have to lose, I asked myself?!! Well - what a surprise - I have just consumed THE best burger. E.V.E.R. I ordered a C N Cheese burger. And a side order of spud fries with aioli. My burger was juicy, tasty, medium rare and more tender than a baby's bottom!!! The Parmesan, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle was the perfect complement, enrobed in a fresh and gorgeous bun. Juicy and satisfying to the max. This was well, it was - orgasmic! The whole of Milford had a cigarette!!!! The spud fries were perfection and the accompanying aioli didn't hold back ... Suddenly I was in Gilroy, California again, the home of garlic. Bliss!! Why have I never encountered Burger Fuel before? I do not know. But I plan on making this amazing joint a regular take-out staple!!

BF is such a good option when you can't be bothered fronting the stove…read more The current favourites are the CN Cheese and the third pounder with cheese but occasionally there is a walk on the wild side with a xxx For sides - spud fries or kumara who can choose so it is just as well that there are usually some of each in the order. Overall - highly recommended.

Wow. In the heart of Mission Bay I would never have expected such bad customer service…read more No, this wasn't just a lack of common etiquette but more an absolute departure from any semblance of customer service. I spoke with a young male who took my order. No problems there. I did ask for tomato sauce as my son can't eat aioli as he has severe egg allergies which I explained. The burger took a while to arrive and I was given aioli for my fries. I took this back inside and swapped it for tomato sauce. For me, I've eaten predominantly at the Pukekohe Burger Fuel. But I also eat at the Ponsonby Burger Fuel. And I've never been disappointed any time I've dined in or taken out. But this vege burger that had arrived was cold. The cheese on the vege pattie hadn't even melted. Yes it was tasty, but so is grass with the right sauce. On the other hand, the fries were great. Hot crispy, perfectly seasoned with salt and not too much. I ate the burger without complaint because I was talking with my family who were having a large meal at the neighbouring eatery, Hook Line and Sinker. When the seafood platters arrived for my family I suffered pangs of food envy. But politely declined their offers for me to partake of their bounteous fare. Having quaffed my burger and fries I wanted something sweet. So I went into Burger Fuel. I walked in and had to wait as another cashier was stamping the Burger Fuel paper bags. She looked at me and continued stamping in no hurry as if I wasn't there. When she felt that she had stamped enough, she passed them over the counter and wandered over to the cash register. After ordering a berry ice cream dessert, I waited outside for 20 mins. When the cashier brought it outside she put the container in the table and dropped two spoons beside it. Having waited this long, I could see that the ice cream had melted and the dessert looked like crap. Again, I thought I'll give it a go. Terrible. Couldn't even finish it. I wouldn't have done this review had it not have been for the combination of bad food and even worse service. If you're after Burger Fuel in Mission Bay, drive to Ponsonby Burger Fuel. It's better. If you're after Ice Cream in Mission Bay. Go to Mõvenpick which is a few doors up from Burger Fuel. Trust me, I'm usually the Baron at Mõvenpick Mission Bay. Your money and your time is certainly wasted at Burger Fuel Mission Bay.

When it comes to hamburgers, it seems only America can do it RIGHT!! Unfortunately, Burger Fuel is…read morenot the best option for hamburgers whatsoever. Being an American and a proud fan of burgers, I am VERY discriminating about how my burgers are served, with what condiments, and the availability of traditional side orders like fries (or "chips" as they're known in the Oceana region of the globe) or onion rings. Burger Fuel instead attempts to serve burgers differently, and this particular branch in Mission Bay has quite an unfriendly and aloof staff. They don't even know what yellow mustard is, a condiment required for me in my burgers, yet they easily get irritated with you if you're attempting to change your burger to what you wish. Once more, even having a very basic burger option is not on their menu; you just have to improvise with ordering, say, their 1/3 Pounder Burger and asking for certain ingredients no be included. Beetroot in a burger - REALLY?!? YUCK!! But the best option I can do is NEVER go to another Burger Fuel again! To me, this chain is an insult to hamburgers, and only makes me yearn that In N Out were located on New Zealand soil!

Great burger bar…read more Either dine in for an all American-style dining experience (with a modern twist and no booths), or wait for 10-15 minutes for your order. You are given a number on the top of your receipt, I think names work for me, more so. They have great children's meals either real chicken pieces, or natural cheese burger with potato wedges and a Charlie's juice. Nice one. I tend to go for the classic chicken burger with avocado. Maybe Kumara fries with aioli too. Mid-range price from $6-$13 for a burger. Scrumptious.

Not sure how this place does during the day time, but the nightlife crowd sure packed this place!…read more It was about 1:30am Halloween night, and when we arrived, there were only a couple of people in line. Shortly after placing my order, I turned to grab a seat and the line was OUT OF THE DOOR with zombies, corpses (dead zombies), vamps, and other various characters. The dead get hungry too, I suppose. As this was my first visit, I decided to order the largest burger on the menu (the Bastard) as a Low Carborator, which is nice because bread tends to get in my way when I eat. The Bastard is a grass-fed beef patty with cheese, avocado, mango, and beetroot, and the Low Carborator version nixes the bun for a lettuce wrap. Whilst this makes for a tad bit of messy eating, they include special boxes so that your burger patty doesn't go anywhere when you bite into it. So juicy. Soooo tender. Almost made me wish I ate bread (struggling Paleo). I also ordered a side of kumara fries, because burgers and fries just go hand in hand. I believe these were the purple kumara fries, as opposed to the typical orange kumara you see in most restaurants. The difference, I noticed, is that the purple kumara (which turns yellow once you cook it) tends to be more substantial in taste, almost heavy tasting. All in all, tasty burger joint, but I will have to come back and try their vegetarian onslaught, which include tasty looking bits made of pumpkin, chickpeas, ginger, and other goodies.

I always come to Burgerfuel after uni as it's so convenient and the service is always on point. The…read moreburgers here are also healthier than your other fast food joints, and I always leave full, unlike other places. There's great vege burgers here too !

This Burger Fuel is kinda tucked out of the way, behind the petrol station and next to Pizza Hut…read more There is normally parking outside, which is convenient in Albany. I've been here a few times recently when I've been over on the shore and I'm impressed with the fit-out of this particular Burger Fuel and the friendliness of the staff. The last time we went our order did take quite a while to come out, but then it was super fresh and hot (I burnt my tongue on a fry, trying to eat too fast!!). My favourite burger is the bacon backfire and the fries are crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and delicious dipped in their creamy aioli. If you're after a filling burger this is a great option.

You can build up hype about a eatery quite easily these days through social media and such. But to…read morebuild a reputation of quality requires much more. And when you only sell one item, you better make it the best thing ever to stay around. I have heard about Better burgers through friends, colleagues and everyone was going on about how good the burgers were or how busy it is that they make you wait ages. With much expectation I came over for lunch today. I read all the reviews on yelp about it, some good some really bad. So I wanted to make up my own mind, since they only have essentially one burger on the menu. I chose to order the standard hamburger and a double cheese burger. Forgive me if I have discounted the veggie burger as an option. To me, a good burger has to have a number of qualities. 1. The buns should be toasted slightly, and not soggy. 2. The meat pattie has to be juicy and not dry. 3. Everything should be seasoned properly. And 4. The burger has to have the correct meat to bread ratio. To my surprise. Better burger failed to impress today. I have taken photos for this review. As you can see, the double cheese has the perfect meat to bread ratio while the hamburger with the lonely pattie does not. That's not really a biggie to some. Because they might not be able to finish a double. I do sense that's a marketing play though, since the difference between the two burgers is quite minimal. But what's unforgivable is that my buns were stone cold, and soggy from the tomato and wet lettuce. Don't get me wrong, the patties were hot. It's just the buns were cold, it's such a big contrast in temperature. It made the eating experience unpleasant. And flavour wise, the burger was poorly seasoned, bordering bland. It screamed for more sauce. The Chips were over seasoned. Now, last thing I have to be fair about is that the prices are very reasonable for a burger. $6.50 is not expensive by any means. And I do like the soft buns, they would be much better if they were warm though. Overall, I think I would revisit them in a while to review my review. As for now, you can have better burgers at any place else but here.

Clever name: Better Burger. I agree. It's better than McDonalds burgers but it doesn't exceed the…read moregourmet Burger Burger burgers.. (Hahahahahaha) Genuinely that's what Better Burger is... A "healthier", fresher, hyped, well marketed and more thought through version of a normal McDeeeeees burger. I've also read a few of the yelp reviews of this place and it's true, the more simple the dish the harder it is to execute. If you only have 4 or 5 ingredients in there... You better be careful how you prepare each and every one of them (MKR has taught me a lot hahahahaha) However, the buns are delightfully crispy on the outside and super soft and fluffy on the inside. The patty was seasoned, juicy and oily. Tomato and lettuce were fresh. Pickles were pickled. Fries were a tad too salty but nice and crispy with the skin on (plus the machine they make it with is mesmerizing haha I want one!) but that vanilla milkshake, bro.... So thick it felt like my brain was gna explode from the pressure to suck the milkshake out of the straw. I think the milkshake was the most filling part of the meal. So much so that I felt bloated after haha. Is it sad that I find the fries and shake better than the better burger? Hahaha okok I'll stop. Would I come here again? only if I'm drunk and hungry in town... That would really hit the spot.. (And then run across the road for some gooey mozzarella sticks...)

A good option for lunch if you feel like burgers and are willing to pay a bit more for a good one…read more The bambina is a nice satisfy-ier, if you aren't particularly hungry or don't want to be full after finishing the standard-sized burger. It's a cute wee thing with 100% pure NZ grass fed beef on salad, relish and generous aioli on squishy sesame bun. Tasty! Had to get the spud fries and kumara fries with aioli- both very yum. I love that it is cooked in 100% canola vege oil- so it's slightly better, in terms of health-wise, than other fries. The spuds were so crispy- my fave type of fries and the kumara was something a bit different and classic Burger Fuel. Sister raved about her Ring Burner- which was surprisingly big- a meal and a half in itself, without sides! A big stack- jam packed with 1/3 pound 100% pure NZ grass fed beef, with jalapeno sauce, bacon, salad, relish and aioli. She was sold and wasn't sure she would need dinner later that day. Definitely on the list to try the Bastard burger- which is huge. Also heard of the curious, (Secret menu) Greedy Bastard which is another size up and a gigant-osaurus.

Great service, you can see your meal being cooked, worth the extra money for a burger, all you need…read moreis a burger and fries and it will fill you up quite nicely. Great place to eat, tasty food

I wouldn't normally bother to write a review about a Burger Fuel, as they all offer the same menu,…read moreand the food tastes the same at all their joints. The general staff set up is normally the same (students needing to pay off large debt), and the restaurants all look the same. Plus service is generally good... The Burger Fuel in Windsor Park is close to home, so when I do get take-aways, this is often my first choice. What I like about this particular Burger Fuel, is that the staff are in a constant buzz, and it really does appear like bees in a hive. They zoom in to the grill and away to the customer, then to the chip station and away to hand over someone's order. It is almost mesmerizing. You feel okay to wait, when you see how these guys operate, it is a smooth running operation, and the food is always perfect.

Good food, cool vibe. Staff were friendly and didnt seem to got the extra mile for my kidsread more

Had the steak burger and it was very delightful. Fresh full of flavour and the chef came out to say…read morehi. Im coming back to try their lamb shank there raving about. I will keep you posted. Take 2 the next day Just had the lamb shank. Loved it. just what you need for a cold winters night. Lamb Shank on a bed of mashed potato with carrots and celery and an amazing gravy with red wine based sauce and a side of green peas. $10.00 and a second lamb shank for $18.00. Chef is very down to earth and has been chefing for a long time and from what he told me knows the ropes. that is reflected by his food. Well done and thank you for the great meal. Just remember The Thoroughbred is a south auckland pub with this little makeshift dining room on the side. Service is from the bar staff so its not the best. But you go here for the food and flavour not the day core or service.