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Visiting Ferburger, standing in line, and the anticipation to finally taste this burger was great fun! If I'm being honest though, although the burger was pretty good, it's not something I would stand in line for again. We tried the Fergburger Deluxe and fries. Again, it's just a pretty good burger.
A fantastic burger. Great buns, fantastic combination of toppings, flavourful patty, and everything came together well. Is it one of the best burgers I've ever had? Not quite, but a great option if you're in the area. However, the onion rings were painfully mediocre. You only get a few of them for the price, and the texture and flavor wasn't anything special. Get the burger, pass on the rings.
Good burgers (4/5), long lines but they move quick! Food- Ferg burger double (4/5) good quality meat in a sesame bun, your traditional burger. I would recommend a single and not a double as the patty's are meaty. Service: friendly, long lines but it moves quickly! Overall about 20 minutes of waiting in line then about 10-15 minutes after order is placed. Atmosphere: it's a causal spot but FLOODED with customers. You'll be lucky to get a seat. Overall it's hyped up more than what it is but it's worth checking out!
Fergburger is easily the most famous restaurant in Queenstown - if you even mention you're going to Queenstown, people will tell you that you have to try Fergburger. The line for Fergburger was LONG and I mean like a whole block long out the door long and I was told that that's not even bad for them. Fergburger offers a whole list of different burger and sandwich combos along with fries, shakes, etc. For flying all the way across the world from the United States, Fergburger sells quite an American cuisine. After about 20-30 min of waiting, we got up to order and placed our order. They give you a number and then you wait another bit longer for your food to be ready. They'll show your number on a screen when it's your time. The bummer is that it's absolutely way too packed to sit down considering there's only a few tables so you pretty much have to take it to go. Honestly, the burger was solid but in my opinion, each US city has 10+ better burger shops than Fergburger. The burger was good don't get me wrong, but did not live up to the hype. The fries were great however!
OKAY YUM - this place is insane! I was here on a Saturday night and the line was Long but it moved quick - super efficient operation. We got the holier than tho and the codfather both were DELCICIOUS! the burgers were huge and perfectly seasoned, somehow those buns weren't soggy! The waitress was so nice and when we told her we were on our honeymoon she gave us a free wine bottle
Food: 4.9/5 Service: 2.8/5 Value: 4.7/5 The hype of the town and boy does the line make you feel the hype. Even in the rain, we had to wait 10 minutes just to order. Luckily the stores nearby typically have rain covers and the rain was relatively light. However, the wait was absolutely worth it, and I'll remember this as one of the best burgers I've had. Just to get all of my complaints out of the way. It is really difficult to find anywhere to sit and actually enjoy the burger. There are so many tourists and so few spots, just expect to have to enjoy this burger somewhere else. On a sunny day, would strongly recommend just going by the lake, but on a rainy like what we experienced, it was super difficult. Now, onto the food! Ferg Deluxe: Holy crap this burger was so good.... The combination of the well seasoned, tender patty with the bacon, relish were incredible. Honestly, when I first took a bite of this burger, I was just blown away and instantly knew it was different from the other burgers I've had. I can't give enough praise to how well Fergburger executes their staple. Sweet Bambi: Honestly after the Ferg Deluxe, this was quite the letdown. The deer was not as well seasoned but the boysenberry sauce was quite good. It just didn't have the "wow" factor that the Ferburger has. Altogether a decent burger but would probably just recommend getting the restaurant staple.
My husband bookmarked this place, and our hotel concierge also recommended it, so it seemed like a must-try spot. I was warned that the line can be quite long usually 30 to 45 minutes but when I arrived around 2:30 pm on a Friday, there were only about five people ahead of me. I waited roughly five minutes before ordering. I ordered the Double Patty with cheese for $21.50, the Southern Swine for about $18.50, a Hokey Pokey milkshake for $12.50, and onion rings for $9.90. The staff mentioned that my order number would appear on the monitor in about 15 minutes, and that was pretty accurate. We were lucky to get a seat inside as there are only about four tables--but there's additional bench seating outside where most people eat. We sat by the bar stoolsl where one of the cooks was grilling patties and toasting buns, which was fun to watch. Next door, there's also a bar, a bakery, and a gelato shop, which makes the Ferg empire lively. As for the food, the burger was juicy but not particularly flavorful. I did like the avocado, though the burger itself was huge--I couldn't finish it. The onion rings were a bit greasy, and when I opened the box, it was only half full, whereas others seemed to get more generous portions. Not a big deal since I couldn't finish mine anyway, but worth noting. Everything moved pretty efficiently overall. However, there's only one unisex bathroom, and the line can get long. Unfortunately, it also smelled quite bad, definitely an area they should improve.
If you're in Queenstown, Fergburger is a must. It shows up on every "best places to eat" list, and it really does live up to the hype. Even if you see a crowd outside, don't let that discourage you -- the staff are friendly and they turn over orders fast. We visited on a Friday afternoon, and we only waited about 5-10 minutes to order. However, we have heard that waits can be much longer (up to an hour) during weekends or peak dining times. Seating inside is limited (a few barstools and small tables), so many people take their food to-go, but we were able to grab seats at the counter. I ordered the Fergburger with double meat (two patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, garlic aioli) for $21.50 NZD. My wife ordered the Southern Swine (beef patty, bacon, same toppings plus avocado) for $18.90 NZD, onion rings ($9.90 NZD) and a hokey pokey milkshake (vanilla with honeycomb toffee for $12.20 NZD). The burgers are large, the buns are toasted and hold everything together, and the patties were juicy and flavorful. The onion rings were crispy, and the milkshake was rich and creamy. There's a tv monitor inside showing when orders are ready, and there's also a restroom available. Great flavor, big portions, and fast service. Definitely worth stopping by when you're in Queenstown.
We heard this place was once ranked as No. 1 burger place in the world by CNN or something so we decided to give you a try. This place always has a line rain or shine, no matter number one or not, it's definitely one of the most loved restaurants in Queenstown. The line usually moves pretty fast, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. They walked along the line passing around the menus and giving you an estimate of the current wait time for food. Ordering was very easy and efficient. Not sure if it's the expectation or the over-hyped before trying the food. I'd say the patties are pretty juicy, food is good, but I wouldn't say it's the best burger I've ever had. They open pretty late, so it's perfect for late night snacks or craves.
I was recommended this place on my trip to Queenstown so of course I had to go. The line was out the door but the register was right at the entry. I asked what the most popular item was and she recommended the Ferg Deluxe ($19.90 NZD). I also got a side of Fries ($7.90) and Ginger Beer ($6). It was just me so I was easily able to find a seat at the counter. They have a tv behind the register where you can see which order numbers are ready. The food also came out in a reasonable time, maybe a bit less than 10 minutes. I wouldn't say that it's the juiciest burger and it wasn't life changing, but for the price it was pretty good. The burger was huge but I was still able to finish the whole burger surprisingly. They really did not skimp on any of the ingredients and I got a good mix of flavors with each bite. It's a pretty fast paced place and a lot of people take their orders to go. There's only a few tables inside so you'll have to be pretty lucky to get a spot. Like I said, it wasn't the best burger I've had in my life, but it's worth a try and you definitely get your money's worth. It's best to go off peak times because I always see a long line out front. I would still come back though to try some of their more unique burgers.
Burger still amazing! Lots of options including fish, chicken, venison & more.."gourmet"style burgers with all the fixings but super casual joint. Busy and lively buzz here all the time so plan on bringing patience with your appetite. . Service is quick& friendly. Love it here... can't leave town without trying! Oh, they just had their 25th anniversary. They have a bakery next door and a bar now too.
I get the hype! Usually a massive line to order and may be worth it if you're patient. I went with a group after bar hopping around 11:30pm and there wasn't a line to order. You get a ticket and are told to wait outside. The only downside is they don't call your number lol. I noticed people after me, getting their food so I walked up to the window and handed them my ticket, they then prepared my order and basically handed it me right away. The burger is tasty and fries are great too! I'd say it's a must try if you're in town.
After landing in Queenstown, we found out the worlds most famous burgers are from here! Unfortunately there were only 2 vegetarian options, but the one we got was insanely good. These burgers are filled to the brim with sauce and protein. We got the tofu burgers that had 3 or 4 ginormous pieces of tofu in each. It was incredibly messy to eat but tasted amazing.
7 years ago
World's best burger? I mean... I guess if you've never been to America, then sure. Off the top of my head, I can list five places in San Francisco alone that serves better burgers and San Francisco isn't even known for burgers! You know that feeling when you are absolutely STARVING and almost anything will be delicious? Well, that was me as I hadn't had lunch. I was so excited to satisfy my hunger and a solid burger was exactly what I was craving. Talk about a disappointment. How can this be considered the world's tastiest burger when it doesn't taste like anything at all? They own a bakery next door so one could naturally expect that at least the hamburger bun would be excellent, but nope. The buns were nothing special whatsoever. For their credit, they do have amazing meat pies at the bakery though. When it comes to Fergburger though, don't believe the hype and don't bother. read more
Worth the Ed Sheeran hype and doesn't break the bank (or even come close)! I went three times during my stay in Queenstown and was itching to go for a fourth. My next order will be the same as my first - double Fergburger with Brie. I also had the one with avocado and one with venison - both were good not great. Energetic and kind service. Lots of hbd sanitizer available. Seating indoor and outside. As everyone says, try to go during off peak hours Ignore the hipsters that say Devil's Burger is better - I totally wasted a meal there (slower service, worse location, and most importantly less tasty) Last pro tip: throw that receipt away after your first trip - they give you a discount at the gelato place next door every time, and it's good enough to destroy your diet haha read more
2 years ago
My friend and I both had burgers at this very popular establishment in Queenstown. Whenever we walked past this restaurant it was always jam packed with lines out the door. However, don't let that discourage you because the lines move quick and they're very organized with the process. They have staff giving you menus while u wait online to expedite the process. The prices were fair. We were thankful for the early menu because there were sooo many burger options. I played it safe and ordered the Ferberger with fries which was huge to me. The burger was good but I didn't like it with all the extras in it, particularly the mayonaise sauce. It made the bun and burger sloppy and messy to eat. My friend on the other hand loved all the sauces and said they made the burger. I didn't enjoy the fries, they were too hard and salty. The staff were supercool and friendly. There was always some great music playing I would definitely go again and check out some other burger options, minus the sauce. Lol read more
6 years ago
I am so glad that I was able to try Fergburger when I was visiting Queenstown. You can tell how popular this place is just by the line that comes out of the restaurant, but the lines moves pretty fast in my opinion. I probably waited 15-20 minutes in line and then another 10-15 minutes for my food. The staff tries to speed up the line by giving out mini menus, so customers can decide ahead of time. I ordered "The Fergburger" with double beef and cheese, since I was sharing with my mom (didn't want to go too crazy with the toppings). I never seen the option of getting brie cheese on a burger, let alone have tasted it before, so I got this. I had to bring my burger back to the hotel (about 10 minute walk), so it wasn't as hot as if it just came off the grill, but the burger was still delicious and the prime New Zealand beef was juicy and flavorful. Their order number system is convenient. There is a monitor outside, so you can see which orders are ready and not everyone has to be crammed inside waiting for their food. There isn't lots of seating, but even if a table was available, I wouldn't want to be eating while surrounded by a crowd of people. Also if you ordered from Ferburger, the receipt had a discount at Mrs. Ferg Gelateria, which is located right next door. read more
7 years ago
Burgers here are darn good! Juicy, juicy burger patties were so worth it! No big surprises since beef quality is much better here than back home. Located at the heart of Queenstown, there is no downtime here and the line is always out the door. It is almost impossible to find seating here with a large group but camp for it while someone else gets online to order for everyone. I got to enjoy their signature Fergburger Deluxe and the Tropical Swine. Fergburger Deluxe is the standard burger with the patty, lettuce, tomato, chedder cheese, bacon, red onion, aioli, pickles, and tomato relish. Tropical Swine adds a sweet touch of grilled pineapples - so freakin' good! Beef patties are the best part - they are so flavorful, tender inside, nicely charred outside, and juicy!!! This is a must try in Queenstown! read more
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Rainy night equaled a very short line. Food comes out surprisingly fast. I ordered the regular cheeseburger cooked medium and we split fries. It's really good and it's a tourist place must visit. read more
3 years ago
It's ok... I guess I fed into the hype with hearing about this place... I'd come back as there's not many burger joints around but for me to say this is with waiting in line...nooooo read more
I know there's a wait! But it's totes worth it! Hubby and I shared a ferg and cheese pie from next door while we waited in line! Hahaha #multitasking The burger is massive! The patty was moist! The bun was delicious and toasted! We got the Fergburger with Brie and they were very generous with the Brie! It wasn't hard to eat even though it was so large! It disappeared quickly haha! We added pickles for $1 which was so worth it! It added a bit of tartness! So delicious! The fries were delicious! The aioli and the fries were a little salty, so my hubby asked for tomato sauce and it was nice to alternate between the salty and rich aioli and the sweet and tart tomato sauce! AND DONT FORGET! Keep your receipt to get 10% off your purchase off Mrs. Fergs gelato or sorbet, but it's only valid for that day! What a great way to end a meal! Yum! read more
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We had to try the burger - the internet raves about it and the lines demand your attention. Then the second night we ate there we discovered it is probably so popular because it is the ONLY place with a kitchen open after 9 pm in Queenstown (and let's not forget the sun goes down at 9:30 pm, so if you get dinner after sunset, you will stand in line at the Ferg!). The regular Fergburger was good - probably the best burger I had on my NZ trip, but it wasn't anything amazing like lines or internet declare. The fish sandwich was actually pretty good (sorry, I couldn't do two nights of burgers in a row). Is they hype of long lines and tiny room to wait in worth it? I'm not sure. I'll give it 3.5 stars and I will probably be back next time I'm in NZ ;-) read more
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Fergburger sure knows how to run their business. I mean, this place's line is never ending! I had the Southern Swine and added cheddar cheese (about $15) and then ordered fries ($5). The burger was great! I'd definitely eat it again and I'm not that big of a burger eater to start with. The line moves fast and they have the system down where they have a lot of staff cooking so orders are ready quickly. Look for your number on their board. It took me less than 5 minutes to walk back to the place I was staying at in the cold cold cold weather (prob 35 F) and my food was still hot and fries still in good shape (cause who likes soggy fries!?!). I very much enjoyed it and it's a definitely must have while in Queenstown. I mean, everyone else is doing it! read more
2 years ago
People say this place has a line any time of the day and they were serious! I came in the morning and their was a line, lunch time was a bigger line and dinner as well. However, it was pretty quick to get through, the only waiting is mostly for the food to come out as it can take up to 20 minutes. We ordered the Big Al which is the BIG BIG BIG burger and an order of fries to share. The Big Al was definitely very big and heavy. So big that they couldn't even cut it for us and make us do it ourselves!!! It comes with 3/4 lb of beef, eggs, Bacon's, cheese, beets and other veggies. It was very interesting but yummy and very messy. I couldn't even fit the entire burger in my mouth. The beef was super tender and juicy, everything was balanced. The fries were cook to perfection although a little salty. If I had room, or stayed longer, I would want to try other burgers they had. Definitely a must in Queenstown!!!! read more
The place is a popular burger joint in Queenstown. There's always a line so if you plan to try it, make sure you're not very hungry because you won't see this place without a cue. I got the Ferg Burger with cheese (brie). The burger is really big and I was having a hard time biting into it. It was not salty and veggies cut perfectly. Now the service, in fairness to the young kids working, maybe it gets boring to them so, I noticed that instead of handing my burger to me, she was.chatting with her co worker talking about something not work related. She could have just handed the burger and continued talking. Not a big deal, maybe she was just bored with the repetitiveness of the job. BUT, In fairness to me and the other fella waiting for her to hand over our burgers, we waited in line and the faster she hands the burger, the faster we can get out of there. I don't know much about a lot of restaurant management but there's too much chaos happening inside. Crossing of traffic in there. They can improve this as well. You go in to order and then sent outside to wait for your burger and then they call you back in once your food is ready and cut through the ordering line to get to your burger. Just the process and the set up is chaotic. Maybe that's their thing, I don't know. Also, not enough seats available for everyone. Maybe a good strategy for you to walk to the lake and eat your burger there. Not a bad idea either. Process, service and food, I personally give it a three stars. read more
Our first day in Queenstown. Where to eat? So many choices. After an easy stroll around Kalvin's trail, we drove into Queenstone and were hoping the line wouldn't be insane at Fergburger. Impressive that they also own Mrs. Ferg and Fergbakery. We dropped in on a Thursday afternoon (around 2:15pm). We were quoted a 20-25 minute wait to order and 15 minutes for it to be cooked. Both were fairly accurate. The line is a well oiled machine; there's staff giving out menus while you wait outside. and then you get a number with your order, which you can see on the electronic screens. The inside is small but there are a handful of bar stool seats and tables inside and out. We got lucky and snagged two seats. The menu has 18 types of burgers to choose from along with a couple of sides (fries, onion rings and calamari). - Homemade onion rings ($6.90 NZD) - these were terrible. Nicely battered but not deep fried enough. You could still taste the rawness of the onion. - Crumbed calamari ($9.00 NZD dozen) - not greasy, good crumbled batter but bland. Wasabi aioli was different. Not sure if I'd get this again. - Little lamby ($13.90 NZD) - high country lamb, mint jelly, lettuce, tomato, red onion, aioli and tomato relish. The burgers are hefty but we didn't get much, if any, gamey flavour. The mint wasn't prominent in the jelly but overall, it was a good burger. - Sweet bambi ($13.90 NZD) - wild Fiordland deer, Brie cheese, boysenberry & caramelized onion chutney, lettuce, tomato, red onion and aioli. Again, the gamey flavour didn't come through. Liked the boysenberry and Brie cheese. Is it worth the wait? Ehhh, let's just say we wouldn't do it a second time. The burgers were good but if we're making comparisons, it wasn't our favourite (that award goes to Pauly's Diner in Taupo). 3.5 stars. read more
3 years ago
The burgers are great, and the staff are better. This place can get pretty packed so as long as you're willing to wait you won't be disappointed the fries are also something worth mentioning even though they aren't mentioned much. Definitely worth a try read more
Fantastic burgers. Typically I am rather reserved about buying burgers. After all, my wife makes them so well at home. Why should I pay for them? But I really enjoyed the burgers here. We got the Bullseye and Chief Wiggum, and both were delicious! I especially loved how crunchy the pork belly was. I would eat that with anything! read more
3 years ago
WAIT TIME: 5 stars (the line moves quickly!) SEATING: 3 stars WORTH A STOP ON YOUR TRIP: 5 stars FOOD: 5 stars RECOMMENDATIONS: Fergburger, The Bullseye and Fries with Aioli Admittedly, I thought, how GOOD could a burger be and do I really want to use a meal in New Zealand for a BURGER? YES the answer is YES! FOOD: The two burgers I had were both delicious, and my husband says the same. I am a SUCKER for aioli and a good bread. If meat:bread ratio is important to you, I would suggest doubling the beef. And adding the aioli for the fries was totally worth it! I wish we had time to try more items! WAIT TIME: You will always see a line around the building, but the line moves rather quickly. I suggest asking which line people are in, as it's proximity to Fergbaker can be a little confusing. SEATING: Limited seating inside, so plan to take your food elsewhere. There are a few spots to eat along the sidewalk and a park bench area across the corner from the place. PROXIMITY: It's proximity to where several of our tours started was a real plus for us to grab food before we went out and to easily take the park to enjoy a picnic. To me, it's proximity to other seating options outweighs the difficulties with finding a spot to sit inside read more
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Fergburger! My favorite burger outside of the USA. This restaurant has over 500 reviews in small yelping country like New Zealand, I'd say this place is pretty iconic. Is it worth the massive hype. Well.. Yes it is. Best burger in the world.. No it's not. And I didn't expect it to be. But it was fantastic anyways. The line is long. 30 - 45 minutes long depending on the time of day you go but it's so worth it They have lots of options for burgers. Lamb, chicken and of course beef! Also vegan options for those of you who are. I got a Ferg Deluxe($15.50) and extra dollar if you get the double burger. You can take a more in depth look at their menu on their website. There's something for everyone! Fries as usual with these fancier burger joints are separate. I got lucky enough to get a place to eat it inside. If not they have a few tables outside as well, and if that doesn't work well good luck.. haha The amount of action that's happening in the kitchen right in front of you is amazing. They are some of the hardest workers in New Zealand everyday and that is tasted in the burger they put out. Well Ferguson, A$AP Ferg, Fergie you had a great burger and it was an all around great experience. Even with the long line. If you're in Queenstown this is the spot to go! read more
Every tip for Queenstown in every message board was "go to Fergburger because it is amazing". I admit expectations were high and the experience did not live up to the expectation. Maybe it is because I love a good burger and I have had my faIr share of remarkable burgers but this burger was just ok. Fortunately I visited early when the line was not too long, at 5pm or so. I waited about 10 minutes. I ordered the traditional burger. It is cooked medium (appropriate for fast food for safety reasons). Meat is dosed with too many peppercorns for my liking and the sauce is sweeter then I was expecting. I am overall underwhelmed. Fries are perfectly cooked but over salted. I really wish i would have tried one of the other burger choices instead like the codfather. Maybe the non beef burgers are more memorable. read more
Worth the wait! We were initially discouraged by the long queue, but then decided to wait as the burgers looked really good. We weren't disappointed - it was one of the best burgers we'd ever had. The patty was juicy and chargrilled to perfection - and it was very reasonably priced. No wonder it's a Queenstown institution. If you can't bear the wait - phone ahead to place your order! read more
A local shuttle driver recommended this famous burger joint (which we had no idea about) and t definitely did not disappoint! I had the Sweet Bambi which had a sweet chutney that paired really well with the Brie cheese. I also shared fries with wasabi mayonnaise and aioli with my friends and I highly recommend the wasabi mayonnaise. It's popular and there were a lot of people, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was pretty calm and we were able to find a table to sit. The service was also very friendly and I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was quite reasonably priced. This is a must-try for visitors of Queenstown! read more
Wow!! Amzing!! I can see why there is always a long line here any day of the week and anytime during the day. We arrived around 7 pm for dinner and the line was long but it moved very fast. They had nice space heaters so waiting in line wasn't too painful. They also had plenty of small menus so you had plenty of time to choose what you wanted. Definitely grab a menu as soon as possible because there are a lot of great options! In no time we were putting in our order. I ordered the Bambi burger (deer patty) and my husband ordered the lamburger. It was packed inside and there was very little seating area so we just stood next to a seated couple in the middle of their meal. The plan was to hopefully grab their seats while waiting the 25 minutes to get out food. Our plan worked out very well. The couple got up well before our food was ready. The burgers were amazing. My husband and I had a couple bites of each other's burger and we both agreed the deer was better. However, that was because the toppings were more flavorful, plus the deer had cheese and the lamb didn't. The lamb was still a great patty tho. I'd order both again. read more
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