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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.
WOW! Just wow! I was skeptical when Fergburger was mentioned as one of the world's best burgers, but was pleasantly surprised at how massive and delicious the burger was. We tried the following burgers: - The Fergburger - 5/5. Your standard burger and absolutely delicious! - Sweet Bambi - made with wild fjordland deer and a sweet chutney - 5/5 - Codfather - fish burger 5/5 The difference-maker with Fergburger is the delicious buns, which are made at neighboring Fergbaker. The meat patties are also huge and packed with flavor. There is always a line unless you show up at 8am, when we walked by early in the morning. Lines go quick and we waited ~30-min for burgers around lunchtime. Very limited seating in and outside. Recommend getting your burgers and sitting at the outdoor parks or by the pier. We only had 2-days in Queenstown and happened to eat at all "ferg" establishments (Fergburger, Fergbaker, and Mrs. ferg). They were just that good!
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.
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.
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.
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.
When I mentioned to a friend that I was going to Queentown, she didn't mention seeing the natural wonders of the area as the thing I must do. It was going to Fergburger that she mentioned. Clearly a lot of other people had heard the same thing as even on a weekday lunchtime in off-peak tourist season the place was crowded with queues stretching out the door. I've never seen gourmet burgers get made as fast as they manage to do to keep up with the crowds. While I certainly wouldn't make it my top Queenstown recommendation, Fergberger is indeed pretty good. The burgers are huge and flavourful. I'm glad I didn't order chips as well as the burger on it's own was more than enough. I've knocked them down from four to three stars as from what I could see of the kitchen area, their food handling standards are not up to scratch. Most staff (including those handling raw meat) did not appear to be wearing gloves. I suspect that is why I was a bit sick later on the day I visited. read more
Maybe because we didn't get the Big Al but I have to say, I was definitely underwhelmed by this place. for the last 2 weeks, as we were telling people we'd be in Queenstown, everyone was saying to go here.... After seeing the reviews and the kind, we thought we'd see what all the fuss was about I got the Chief Wiggim and the lady the Holier than Thou.... They were huge sized burgers, but mediocre in taste...there's heaps other places to check out while in town...don't waste it standing in line for this place, unless you've got the need to check it off your list read more
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I order sweet Bambi with fries, the food was really good, but so many people squeezed in the restaurant which made me not enjoy the yummy burger read more
8 years ago
Got the namesake burger, with cheese. Super flavorful - and I'm a mayo lover so enjoyed the mayo slathered on the bottom bun. Whatever tomato-ish sauce was on the top bun with my cheese was sweet, but it all worked splendidly together. Definitely better than other burger places we tried around town by a meaningful margin. That said, I wish you could ask for medium rare patties, and the fries I ordered were just awful (dry/overdone). The wasabi aioli that went with the fries was also relatively flavorless and way too heavy. 4 stars is for the burger. Would have been 3.5 if you include fries and the supposedly longer average wait (our wait was minimal since we came in an off hour in the afternoon). If you want a burger while you're out in queenstown though, I do highly recommend coming by and trying this place out. read more
12 years ago
When visiting Queenstown, everyone will tell you that this is a must-try.... and they are right. It's a fun, bustling, energetic place with great food. I had the world famous Ferg Burger with blue cheese, fries and a beer: it was delicious, decadent, and worth the wait. And that something to know. .. there WILL be a wait. The popularity and quality of the place leads to long lines, long waits, and wall to wall crowds. But honestly, it's worth it. read more
12 years ago
Well after hearing rave reviews about Fergburger we ventured in! The place is busy and you can feel the buzz. We shared two burgers - the first was the cockadoodle doo chicken burger and that was pretty good but the 2nd beef burger which was a Fergburger with cheddar cheese was at a whole new level!!! Now I know what all the fuss was about. This is one of the great burgers on the planet. Make sure to have the beef burger and you will really experience a moment... Ferg is a local legend and genius for good reasons. He is also taking over the street with a bakery next door and about to open a dessert place on the other side also Ok sorry but I have to say it was fergalicious!!!! read more
11 years ago
Having spent a glorious week in Queenstown, I passed this burger bar everyday while going out for my days activity and I kid you not.. this place is *always busy* with queues of people right out the door. There isn't really a quiet time to go there. I was amazed by their opening hours of 9am till 5am. I guess there must be a market for a good burger at 4am if you're a backpacker. After a few days of passing Fergburger and wanting to know what made this place so good, on twitter I found a dozen tweets about how good it is. One tweet which was posted only 30 minute's prior said they'd waited 90 mins for one of their burgers.. Now that's dedication! Clearly I have no desire to wait 90 minutes for a burger.. But I decided i would go down the next day to check it out. 6pm the very next day and as expected I was greeted by masses of people crowding around this tiny little shop. However when I got there, I found the queue moved rather quickly and I placed my order. I was advised it would be around 15-20 minutes for my order, which I thought was pretty reasonable considering the masses of people. Although this place is extremely busy. I found that it is organised chaos, with multiple staff outside directing people into queues and separating those who have made their orders. Seating is an issue there with only three tables outside, it really is the luck of the draw to be able to get a seat outside. I was lucky enough to grab a table just as a couple were leaving. Another thing about the seating there is it is a pretty tight squeeze! But this is also a positive thing as I got talking to an American couple who'd just flown in from LA that day and had a pretty good conversation about New Zealand which helped pass the time quickly. My order was hand delivered by the staff as I was unfortunately boxed in by the crowds and unable to move, which I found to be a very nice touch. On to the burger itself and well.. what can I say? This burger delivered on all fronts! It has to be the biggest burger I have ever come across, all for the same price as a burger from Burger Fuel. As you can see from the photo this is not just your average burger from McDonald's, everything looked fresh and inviting. The taste test - well it was amazing! But I did question myself as to if I could do it justice and finish it as I'd had a pretty big lunch not so long ago. I managed to finish it, but it took a while. Best eaten on an empty stomach I think. Overall Fergburger is not just a burger bar, not just a place where you get something to eat. This is a Queenstown Institution! If you are every lucky enough to go to Queenstown - make it a mission to go there, you will not be disappointed - but equally be prepared for the mass crowd that awaits you. Food 5/5 Service 4/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Overall 4.5 /5 - The Town Critic - read more
7 years ago
If you complain about lines don't go. Can't help they were named the best burger in the world. Lots of great choices to fit most everyones taste buds. Went with the Deluxe and the lady had the Lamb. Large burgers amazing flavor and so juicy. Order the onion rings ro go with and a nice cold beer. What combo! read more
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I was recommended this place by a friend from Christchurch. He told me to keep $20 for a special burger. He didn't tell me the name of this place. Gave me a clue to find a Resturant with long line of people. So yesterday I was walking around in Queenstown and found this special burger. I have never ever in my life eaten so tasty juicy burger. I'm staying here for 4 nights and I eat here every day 3 times. I tried about 6 different types and love them all. I highly recommend this place to everyone visiting Queenstown. I'm head up there soon for dinner :) read more
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Our bus driver for Skipper's Canyon Jetboat suggested this place as the best burger in town. Man was he right. I had a couple burgers on this extended vacation and none were great. I was starting to think it was something with the country. Maybe no one knew how to make a really good burger. Then I found this burger. So good. Perfect bun. Right amount of veggies for the patty. Just perfect. You must go here on your trip to Queenstown. read more
We heard about Fergberger in one of the shows on New Zealand on the Travel Channel. NZ is known for their beef and lamb so that makes sense. Once we made it to Queenstown, we were on a mission to find Fergberger immediately. It was not hard to find. It's right in the middle of town and it's the one with a long line of people waiting outside. They say the line doesn't really ease up no matter what time of the day it is, but the good thing is, the line goes by fast so the wait wasn't too bad. We jumped in line and probably had 20 people ahead of us. While waiting in line, we chatted up one of Ferg's staff who regulary checks in with the people in line and hands out menus and answers questions. They were very Kiwi in their friendliness, cracking jokes and playing tour guide on the side. Once we got to the end of the cue, we placed our order (the classic Ferg, and the pork belly burger, plus large fries on the side). We were then given a ticket with a number on it and we then had to wait for our number to be called. The inside of the place is very small, but the smell of burger cooking is mouth-watering. There's a small seating area right outside, but as expected every seat was occupied. But along the street were benches where customers hung out (and in our case, people-watch) while waiting for their order. The atmosphere was great ~ loud, catchy music coupled with lots of chatter from the people. There were tv screens outside where we could monitor the orders that were ready for pick up. Sine we could see how many orders were ahead of us, we knew we had enough time to go to the nearby grocery store and picked up our drinks. In this case, we had the local soda favorite (L&P). We went back to Ferg's and after a few more minutes of waiting, we finally claimed our order. Reliving what we saw on TV, we took our burgers and found a spot in the park looking out to Lake Wakatepu. It was around sunset and people were starting to gather around the park to witness one of the can't-miss views in NZ. The burgers lived up to the hype. It's juicy, perfectly-cooked and packed with no-nonsense flavor. Paired with my pork-belly burger, it's comparable to having bacon cheeseburger, but a thousand times better! Every bite sends the juices flowing to our fingers, which we then happily licked. Our faces were smudged with juice and crumbs but we were grinning from ear to ear. We enjoyed our food while admiring the sunset in the lake's horizon. Stunning. One of the most memorable meals we had in NZ. read more
8 years ago
Wow I this is seriously the best burger I have ever had! I tried a lot of burgers in my life and this definitely stands out. I tried the Ferg Deluxe and it tasted amazing. What really makes this place special is the type of bun they use. Service was great and even though the line can be long it's very quick! read more
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A friend recommended I come here and true enough it was popular and a hit! Stood in line to order burgers and crispy calamari. Waited for about 15-20 minutes but totally worth the wait! Best Burger ever!!! Price was reasonable too! Beside the burger are pie and ice cream also owned by the same owners. I recommend the Thai curry chicken pie and the ice cream!! read more
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Wow what a burger. Queue was out the door but well worth it. Very reasonable prices. Got 2 burgers, 1 chips and 2 drinks for $38. It's definitely an attraction in Queenstown and I advise everyone to try probably the best burger in the world read more
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The BEST burger I have ever eaten! I've lived in different parts of the US which claim they have the best burger (currently live in Southern California where people go nuts over In and out) however, this burger was absolutely the best - no comparison! Definitely a must if you're visiting Queenstown. Try the Ferg coffee shop and Ferg bakery next door - yummy ice cream! read more
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