Best service and food I had while staying in Newcastle for a month. Never disappointed, food was…read morealways top quality. Couldn't recommend it enough.

So much potential. So much conflict. Wanting to rate higher and yet falling short…read more Pro - LOVE the venue! Sat by the window at a booth. Old school diner, milk bar, train carriage/classic car vibe. Windows were open letting in a nice breeze. Great music. Con - Flies and music was too loud. Especially the tracks with squealing that gave me an 'I'm getting irritated' eye twitch. Pro - Fast service. Busier than when I recently ate at another burger joint and yet half, if not less, the waiting time. Pro - Delicious Big Al's burger. Juicy. Melded perfectly giving that great take away works burger flavour. Con - Small for the price. Take away shops are bigger and roughly half the cost. Burger bun looked squished. Similar problem with the chips. Chose the large size to share with my partner which was $5. Expected a larger serve if that is going to be their 'large' portion.

For $10, these burgers are excellent…read more Run separately from the pub that it's in (Crown & Anchor) it is a mild hassle to get your food and drink from different counters. But you put up with it for the burgers. The buns are a sweet brioche, and not everyone likes them, but I think they're amazing. The soft serve flavour changes (currently Nutella) and they sometimes have more expensive specialty burgers. Tonight I had the Merewether burger (pulled pork) and it was delish. It's casual, it's cheap and there's plenty of seating. Even my vego housemate says their vegetarian burgers are amazing.

Unfortunately we didn't even get to try the food as the first person we encountered- a young male…read morebehind the counter was so rude we left. So we won't be back.

If you're craving an over-the-top, American-style burger, this is the spot for you. I ordered the…read moredouble royale with cheese *fond memories of Pulp Fiction streaming back* and after struggling through indigestion and fears of not finishing ; I'd say the standard would be sufficient. Double patties that were super thick, but juicy, and smothered in double melted cheese. Heart clogger for sure! Another person ordered the lord of the rings but their patty was blackened on one side and very dry as a result. Despite the new look of The Exchange Hotel and getting Goodtime Burgers on board, (at least I think it's still The Exchange. A bit confusing), its not hard to see it's still a pub. Must have been a big night before as the floors were filthy. Not visibly so but there was no mistaking our shoes clinging with every step. This is my main reason for 3 stars. The entire team of staff/owner/s need a kick up the arse if they think this is an acceptable experience for customers. I was embarrassed not only for them but for myself having asked people to eat there with me.

Fresh, good quality food that is a cut above your local greasy hamburger shop. While the usual…read morepies and pastries sit under the heat lamp, steer clear of these and have one of the rolls. Salads packed with fruit and nuts and the schnitzels are made fresh - and you can tell.

Gators is extremely popular, as the long queue out the door at lunchtime will tell you. Honestly,…read moreit doesn't look up to much. The fried food hotbox is off putting and the messy counter may put some off. Look past this and you'll find Al Gators is a quality experience. The mess is down to the sheer number of sandwiches wraps and salads that these guys put out. The selection is great and everything is fresh and tasty. It's great value too. Highly recommended.

Almost everyone I have spoken to has said that Newcastle Grill'd pales to the one sin Sydney. Not…read moreas fresh or as efficent. We were told they take orders over the phone for pick up if you're in a hurry, only to attempt it once and be told to just to come in, that it was a waste of time. The staff are rarely helpful, often interruping and reluctant to make any changes to burgers or answer any questions. The non-alcoholic drink selection used to be amazing but has degenerated into the usual selection of pepsi and coke products. And the really irritating part is this place has NEVER gotten my orders right. We're not talking special orders, like adding or removing toppings. We're talking actually getting the burgers we ordered. The most recent order was for one chicken and one mushroom burger. We got two chicken burgers after waiting almost twenty minutes. The burgers themselves are fine, the quality varies. I've been greated with less than fresh salad at times. Grill'd is not cheap and I'm reluctant to try out the Newcastle branches again after such continued poor service. Unfortunately, another case of Newcastle decay.

One of the best burgers I have ever had! Seriously though the nourish and flourish was delicious…read more Neat cooked perfectly, avocado and all was fresh, I held off on the sauce. Added some fries and it was a filling lunch.

With so many gun barrel eateries along Darby Street it can be hard to make a choice or…read moredifferentiate where one ends and another begins. But Frankie's Place with its aqua exterior really stands out and provides the relaxed feel you would expect from a beach city. Catching up with my brother for lunch and both being on and off conscious of diet we chose the roast pumpkin salad with chicken for an extra $4. The best salad I have ever ordered. EVER! I truly can not fault it. The honey mustard dressing was superb and the goats cheese and avocado were a great creamy addition. The pepita seeds were the cherry on top providing that crunch of texture salad sometimes needs. After drinking an awful smoothie recently in Sydney I was hesitant to order the banana version and settled on the Prince frappe consisting of mango, raspberry and pineapple. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! And so refreshing. My brother ordered the healthy super smoothie which I had been turned off as soon as I read spinach but after trying a sip, will not be deterred again. As good as the Prince, only $2 more at $9. A great place for lunch in Newcastle.

Our order was delivered to the table on a book. The Magic Pudding to be precise. Frankies Place was…read morealready pretty up there in terms of cool, but I think their latest serving trays will leave a definite hipster taste to your coffee. Regardless, it remains one of my "go to" cafes when in Newcastle for a consistently good breakfast (try the salmon - you'll never turn back) and a coffee. There's a gorgeous outdoor courtyard or upstairs area to dine in. Be warned though, this is one popular lady so she fills up quickly during peak dining times. On my last visit I feel like they'd maybe changed ownership as although still good it didn't pack as much of a punch and the whole book serving was a new thing. Frankies' don't disappoint me now!

Definitely coming back and will be recommended - i had a flat white with soy and three bears burger…read more- loved my coffee, exactly how i like it, bitter / strong / woody, lightly sweet with a hence of earthy twist at the last of every sip. Kudos! The burger was fairly thick and juicy, grilled to a well down degree. I would suggest adding more sauces because the beef is not seasoned to a noticeable degree. I was able to taste the beef and tell it is fresh so that was a bonus for me. If you're using oils or butter while grilling don't. The fries were to die for. By far one of my go to for a burger or just coffee

Absolutely top notch Great service, excellent meal, way…read morebeyond expectations Awesome kitchy decor Great location

One of the cleanest take away joints I've ever been to, with bench seating looking out the front…read morewindow. The food is excellent, and my burger came with a mountain of "small" chips that I could hardly see over. The cook out the back was great and had the best attitude. Check it out.