I went here for dinner. So far this restaurant is the best food in New Zealand. I tried the bullseye. It tastes really good! Staff were very friendly. CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!! read more

We get off the plane and our taxi driver's like..."You gotta go to Ferburger NOW." It was an off time. The line was short(er). We waited...and waited. He recommended the Cockadoodle Oink (Chicken and Bacon).....we were not impressed. At least not for the wait. In fairness, we didn't get the burger but we took the advise of a born and raised local. Maybe you gotta do it so you can say you did but not sure this is worth the wait. read more

Overpriced and overhyped, but still a tasty burger. I ate here several times during my week in Queenstown, and although it wasn't be best meal I had (that would be Botswana Butchery), it was an above average burger. Altogether, I tried the regular Fergburger, cheeseburger, and Southern Swine. The balance of flavors, bread, and textures is good, but sometimes there was a little too much aioli for my taste. Fries are good, not too thick or too thin. Crispy, without being too oily. Same goes for the onion rings. (But Green Ant Cantina in Cairns, for example, had better fries.) There was almost always a queue outside, but it always moved quite fast. Seating can be an issue, but if the weather is good, just go eat by the lake - much better views there anyway. read more

Had the Ferg deluxe burger which happens to be the most popular according to the server who helped me with my order. The meat was grilled right and the sauce of choice was right on. My friend had the Veggie burger with tofu which she loved. read more

I don't get it. Anytime I mentioned that I was travelling to Queenstown I was told to be sure to visit Ferburger. When I got there there was a massive line up... At 9pm. So I expected this place to have something I'd want to write home about. Boy was I ever disappointed. I found the beef burger really dry. I came back a second time to give it another try. This time I had the venison burger. This was better but still not exceptional. So overall I find this place over rated. Do stop by the bakery next door. It is amazing! The venison pie is the bomb! read more

Fun experience, very busy place, great burgers and fries. Headed here on our first day in Queenstown (such a fun town!), could smell the grill from the street! The line wasn't too bad and we ordered in about 10 minutes. Lucked out finding seats at the bar and food was ready in another 10. It's crazy busy but has a great vibe, the biggest drawback is probably seating but lots of folks grab it to go and head across the street to a little park with benches. Unfortunately you can't bring your beer out if you're so inclined. We washed the juicy burger down with a local lager, all in all a great burger and fun local experience! Didn't try a milkshake but did come back for gelato another evening, this place is packed round the clock. I'm only sad I didn't get a chance to go back and try their chicken, fish, or lamb burgers. read more

Loved it. Lived up to the hype! Had the deluxe with bleu cheese. Definitely add the bleu cheese. Fries were rad. Wait was 15 in line and 15 while seated. read more

We got the Little Lamby and another burger. Neither was mind-blowing to us, as in the South you can find massive decadent hamburgers pretty easily, but we did enjoy it. The way the employees are able to crank out burgers to a hungry waiting mob was seriously impressive. We would go back if we ever go back to Queenstown, for the burger was good, atmosphere unique, and the service was impressive. read more

The name sounds like fur burger, which I have never tried. I suspect it isn't as delicious as the Fergburger with brie though. I couldn't find a table (the restaurant is always insanely busy), so I sat on a bench and cradled the soft buns in my hand, buried my face in the mound and got juice all over my chin. For once, I didn't think about my exponentially growing thighs and ass. This must be what heaven is like. read more

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I really don't have much else to say besides it's truly the best burgers I've ever had - and this is coming from an American who's been eating burgers since she was a baby. I would even go as far as saying, it's almost totally worth it to go to Queenstown just to try Fergburger. I was in Queenstown sporadically for a total of 5 or 6 days, and we ate at Fergburger EVERYDAY. Yes, I may have gained a few pounds from this, but it was totally worth it. Favorite burger: Southern Swine Why? Bacon and avocados makes everything taste better. If you go a little before lunch (like 11 am), there's pretty much no line. Anytime after that, or if you go during dinner time, expect to wait about an hour. Their milkshakes are amazing too! With this many reviews at a near 5 star rating, I thought it was all a hype. Nope! I love it when things exceed expectations. Get some! read more

Excellent burgers. Big and filling. Lot of different options to choose from. Veggies options are good! The delicious burgers explain the long queues. Must must try! read more

Tl;Dr This place is legendary. The hype is real; brave the lines and get a world renowned burger. If nothing else go here for bragging rights. Even in the United States Fergburger is known as a premier burger shop. Being able to finally go here was truly a highlight from my time in NZ. First, the line was ridiculous. It easily spanned the better part of the block. Fergburger offers more than just traditional burgers with some options with falafel and venison. The burgers here are big. Not the biggest I've seen (murica perks), but the size for the quality they provide is top notch. The beef is so juicy and well seasoned. One thing I especially loved was the buns. They were toasted to perfection and had a lovely flavor that complimented the meat and toppings. They also give you a generous helping of fries so bring some friends! Taking these burgers to relax and enjoy the scenery of Queenstown is an experience I'll never forget. All in all do I think Fergburger has the best burgers in the world? Maybe. If not they're one of the best and most unique burger shops I've had the pleasure of experiencing. read more

Lamb patty had a lot of chewy buts to spit out. Good combination of favors. Not work the 2 he wait but breakfast is a short line. Worked the experience. read more

MONSTER BURGERS!!!! Everyone will tell you to go here, and everyone should go here. When you're in one of the most adrenaline-induced cities in the world, you get hungry - so you get a burger that's bigger than your face, and it's all good! I love me the lambie! Open late, and definitely worth the wait, when there's a line.... read more

MEAT PIES!! If only I could try them all... But unfortunately, not enough time. So, we decided on just two: The Ferg Pie and Pork Belly. Very well seasoned meat in a buttery, flaky pastry. Mmm Mmm! So good!! Best to eat it fresh! read more

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Great food! You will wait for quite some time to order and get your food. I got there at 10 am and waited about half an hour to order and another 20 minutes for the food. The burger was worth it. The wait the night before must have been hours at 8:30 pm that is why I decided to come back the next day. My only quibble would be compared to the bun and burger there wasn't much cheese. That is probably because the burger and bun were huge. I was glad I made the effort worth the wait! read more

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I love a place that can live up to the hype. Huge line for a huge burger. I ordered a standard cheeseburger with NZ beef. It comes with their special aioli and this special tomato paste (No, not ketchup. Smartass.) which makes it quite a messy meal. Bonus points for offering local brews and outdoor seating. read more

Excellent burger joint. Like the quick grab and go idea. This burger is for a king. Multiple choices of ingredients, flavours and burgers. A must visit. read more

I promise there will be the only Clarissa Explains It All reference* in this entire review. What an amazing operation - I see what all the fuss is about. But heed my advice and dive ferg-first into the menu as I was merely whelmed with my choice. You see, I figured I couldn't go wrong getting the classic Fergburger, but I think this rookie mistake is exactly why I didn't have the euphoric experience everyone else raved about. Yes, the burger was mammoth. And yes, the ingredients were fresh and delicious. But while others around me were T-Rexing into egg and bacon and beetroot and avocado and thai plum chutney, my toppings seemed to get lost in the massive bun and most of what I tasted was bread. Fantastic bread... but not exactly the euphoria I was looking forward to. So I dissected the thing, and that's when I really began to appreciate the flavour of the perfectly cooked patty, the fresh lettuce, onions and tomato, the delicious garlicy aioli, all of which soon looked like a burger fingerpainting class, party of one. I'd absolutely recommend this as a must-stop restaurant in Queenstown, but skip the classic burger and go for something more adventurous whose toppings and flavours (and subsequent fergbreath*) can outshine the face-sized bun. read more

Amazing burgers, always exceeds our expectations. I wish we could visit more often.. totally WORTH IT!

Honestly, kind of overrated! .. I like IN N OUT BETTER. I got the Sweet Bambi and my hubby got the .. some other burger. It was a HUGE burger, and it was good, but ... yeah, I wasn't super enthused about it. Would not stand in another line for that again, but great as a must-do experience in Queenstown. I wouldn't completely knock it but .. a burger is a burger is a burger. read more

Waited about 20 mins in line for the Fergburger plus cheese and got take away. Maybe it needs to be ate immediate for best taste? I only waited 5mins or so but it was luke warm and most of the flavor came from the sauce. It was fine, but I've definitely had better burgers. So I can say I've tried it, but I probably won't have it again. I didn't even finish my one sandwich which was pretty large, and didn't order a side. read more

Totally over rated. Be prepared for a huge line and long wait. Burgers are over cooked. Everything is huge portions Pro tip call ahead so you don't have to wait. But honestly it's just a average burger joint read more

There is nothing more glorious to me that holding a top notch piece of seasoned ground cow meat between two buttery buns in your hands....and fergburger takes the cake. Or bun I should say. If you ever wanted a really delicious perfectly made burger patty that was less than $20, this is your joint. It's not fancy, it doesn't have crazy toppings like Holsteins, but it's a damn good burger in its true form. It's really the burger of my dreams. However.....the wait. The wait can be up to an hour and if you're in Queenstown, you're probably traveling and don't have time for waiting for food. I was lucky enough to come on a rainy weekday so my wait was only 15 min, but be ready to wait. And fight for a seat. Or take it to go because this place is tiny. I would say this place is skippable in terms of there are probably much better things you can do in New Zealand than wait an hour for a burger. Kia pai te haere! read more

Tasty, addictive, and the best priced meal in town. I stayed in queenstown for 4 days and I ate at this place 5 times. Generous sized burger with lots of options. Buns are brought fresh from the bakery next door every couple of hours. All ingredients taste super fresh. Their fries are amazing as well and well portioned. Had their calamari also but I would stick with the fries ;). There is always a line but it is definetly worth the wait. If you get a burger with fries you can definetly share (request to cut in half) Beer and wine also offered. Service is excellent and attentive. An overall experience of 10/10. Until the next time I'm in NZ or they open in California :)) read more

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In a nutshell: althought is hyped and you have to queue for 15mins in average, you cannot passed Fergburger without ordering - killa-tasty :-) Try bluecheese - still got this taste in my mind... read more

I will begin with - I'm biased - I will forever love In-N-Out the most, not only because of the taste, but also because of the price. Some of my loyalty may be chalked up to being a CA girl, but you can't beat $3.40 burgers (even when you take into account the US - NZ exchange rate at the time I was there, the fergburger is $7.70) that taste so amazing in my objective opinion. :P Now, that I've confessed that fact, I HIGHLY recommend this place. The wait is worth it! The fergburger is amazing - happy NZ cows make for amazing meat. The meat to bun ratio was excellent; the bun itself is quite a magical-tasting piece of food on its own. They also had a great vegetarian option - Holier than Thou, which my dad really liked (and my dad's very particular about his vegetarian options). Although there aren't too many places to sit, you're a mere 0.25 miles (or less) from places to sit with unreal scenery (per NZ usual). Do it. Get the fergburger. read more

Our reaction after the first bite: "This is legit." I don't know what they do to make the burgers so good, but they're bloody awesome. Stick to the regular Fergburger (with or without cheese) for your first. We did a Big Al too, which was absurd-- it does NOT feed two, but you can order fries to make up for it. Or walk around like a whale on a full belly if you eat a Big Al by yourself. So. Freakin'. Good. We had the lamb and the venison too, which are good but I think the beef is the thing to do. Crowded, yes. Hot cider, yes. And for some reason no one ever orders the calamari or onion rings, at least not that we saw. What does that mean? I have no idea... read more

We actually waited 60 minutes for 2 burgers and onion rings... and I would do it all over again if I could. Where I come from (USA) this is a crime against the fast food gods, but Fergburger is not a fast food burger joint (not just because the average price of a burger is $12.50). These were the BEST burgers that we have ever eaten, EVER, in our combined 60 years of life. I got the classic cheese burger and Andy got bambi- we both preferred our respective choice over the other burger, which just means they were both absolutely delicious. Onion rings, yeah not really necessary because the burgers are enormous and they taste like real food, really delicious food. So if you are in Queenstown, stop eating for about 12-18 hours (believe me), place your order at Fergburger, spend the next hour perusing the nearby shops and then brace yourself for burger euphoria. That is all. read more

If I could add a sixth star here I would. If you can't be bothered waiting for a Fergburger simply venture next door into the bakery and get yourself a pie! Since it opened I have been diligently working my way through trying all the food in the cabinets, and so far I've not been disappointed. Everything tastes as delicious as it looks! My all time favs are the Bacon&Egg Bap (the perfect hangover treat!), the pork belly pie, the Boston cream doughnut, and the croissants (not just plain, all of them are delish!) Most importantly they make an epic coffee. So yeah, Ferg loves you, but you'll love the bakery just as much... I guarantee it! read more

The line can get pretty long, but the wait is so worth it! Their burgers are delicious and big enough to share with another person, if you want to. There isn't much seating available, but there are some benches outside that you can use. All the staff are friendly and make sure the line is constantly moving. read more

I ran across this place on the street. Trust me, you will want to eat at this place after seeing that LONG line. Being an Asian guy, I was never a lover for burger. I tried 5 guys, Shackle Shake, etc. None of them can really leave an unforgettable impression. Yet, that's the story before I went there. If you were happen to be in Queenstown, go there. It is the best burger place I've had so far. Don't worry about which burger to get, I had two and they were both GOOD. read more

Wow! Fergbaker is like Fergburger's beautiful stepsister that nobody talks about! I was in Queenstown for five days, and I probably dropped by for a snack at least 8 times! There's usually only a 5-person line, and they're quick with orders so you'll have your pastries or meat pie in hand pretty quickly. What I LOVED here: 1. Breakfast sandwich with bacon and egg - The ciabatta bread is incredibly soft and chewy. The tomato chutney just blends perfectly with the bacon and the over medium egg. Just an overall winning combination. 2. Cream-filled donut - As a donut connoisseur, this definitely makes the top 5 list, and I'm not even a fan of cream! I usually like my donut simple with just some glaze on it. 3. Out of the meat pies, our group unanimously loved the mince and cheese pie. I also enjoyed the lamb+kumara (New Zealand sweet potato) pie and the pork belly pie. What was just OK: the apple pie and the blueberry pies were good but just didn't blow our minds like the other stuff here. read more

My fiance fell in love with this place. There will be a wait so be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes..... Southern Swine $13 and $1.50 for extra cheese. This reminded me if a California burger with avocado and the cheese it was delicious Wiggum $14.90 was their pork belly burger and extremely amazing. we loved the crispness of the pork belly it fully complemented the burger. The burgers buns are perfectly toasted and oh so good. We also picked up calamari which was $5 and friend perfectly. We also picked up some French Fries with sauce $4.50 which was okay. I think California has better sauce and fries though. read more

The other reviews sum up Fergburger well. There is always a line. It moves quickly and the staff comes out occasionally with tasters to keep you going. We waited about 15m to order and another 25 for our food. 40m is a lot for takeaway burgers and fries, but they were good. I had the standard with cheese. Good, but too much sauce and stuff on there to get the real burger taste. My son got a simple bacon and cheddar and asked to have all the sauces and extras removed. That was a good choice - it's simplicity was so much yummier than the goobed up sandwich I got. That's what I recommend and would get next time. Take off the aioli and tomato relish and just get a straight up burger. We ate across the street at the little park - like a lot of people. It was a beautiful sunny day, which made it lovely - except for the trash. Way too many Ferburger wrappers didn't make it into the nearby trash bins. Shame on you people who don't clean up after themselves. read more

The best Burger ever! I have eaten there 3 times during my 6 days trip in Queenstown I love it and miss it still... I have tried 3 types of burger and I like the Fergburger the most , the simple beef burger it's so delicious I didn't expect that when I first tried thought just a tourist place but I was wrong. You gotta try it and you will love it! The other two types are nice as well I've tried bacon one and the pork belly one still I love the simple one the best! Thank you fergburger for the delicious food! Service are good too despite the busy queue as always... read more

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Probably the best burger I've ever had due to the completeness of the burger, pros: the veggies in it added more flavor but the meat itself (grass fed no abc or hormones) was so juicy and cooked right, not burnt. The bun wasn't soggy when I ate it and I didn't mind the feeling of the fattyness lol Cons: long lines makes about a 30-45 minute wait to place an order and an extra 10-15 to get your order. There's no best time to go to avoid lines other than regular lunch dinner times like 12pm and 6pm. You'll always see a line out the door along the sidewalk Despite its long lines, id say it's the best burger I've had due to its completeness. Queenstown you're beautiful. read more

I live on a tropical island where the temperatures rarely dip into the 60s (Fahrenheit, that is!) but I can't help thinking that we need a place that makes meat pies as good as these! They sell massive burgers next door, but I still have dreams about the buttery crust, the pork belly with dijon and apples, and the lamb shank...the list goes on and on. For just over $5, you can score a hot, tasty meal. Eat it there standing up by the counter, or take it to go. These meat pies are common everywhere we went in New Zealand, but Fergbaker's were by far the best. I think they spoiled us! From what I could tell, they were a big hit with everyone, from the thrifty backpackers to the weary tourists and locals on lunch break. When you're cold and hungry, they really hit the spot! read more

Recently spent our honeymoon in Queenstown NZ and discovered this GEM! Best BURGERS I HAVE EVER EATEN!!! My wife is still craving them back here in the USA. Small restaurant with great service... Lines are typically out the door but the wait is never very long. In 2 days we managed to eat the BOMBAY CHICKEN, HOLIER THAN THOU, SOUTHERN SWINE, and THE BUN LADEN!!! All of which were fantastic!!! I can't wait to go back and I hope that they bring these restaurants to the States! read more

Considering that this burger joint has acquired so many good reviews, I was really curious to try their burgers. And what's surprising is, they are open all night long! On a very late Friday night, we joined the long line to check out their burgers. Our choice was the Bombay Chicken burger - sounded interesting. They give you an order number after making the payment and you go find a table to sit. As and when orders are ready the numbers are displayed on a screen. Within a few minutes, our burger was ready. The bun was soft and spongy and the fillings tasted Indian. Such a fun twist to Indian and American cuisine. And I totally understand why this joint is so highly rated. The waiters always greet the busy crowds with a smile. The crew is constantly lining up the burgers. And people swiftly walk in and out with burgers and fries. When in Queenstown, be sure to stop by Fergburger to try one of their awesome burgers. read more