The burger joints are few and far between where one can get breakfast and dinner. Fergburger is one such place. My breakfast was delicious. Beets on an egg-burger??? YES. Hashbrowns? YES. I was so full and happy to hike. And coming back from a day of hiking, the best thing I could think to eat? MORE FERGBURGER. There were so many options, so I just went for the classic. It was tasty, juicy, and not too messy. Perhaps too big for me... but it was too good to share. read more

I had read about Fergburger on Chowhound and mentally tagged it as a "maybe", registering the tags "cheap", "crowded", "backpacker", and "tasty". I had decided on one fancy meal out in the South Island, you see, and three of those buzzwords didn't fit. Little did I know that my husband would plan on utilizing our campervan's kitchen for *every* meal. Once I realized that our trip was coming to a close with nary a visit to a white tablecloth destination, I decided to cut my losses and change tactics, mainly by repeating variations of "so, when are we going to Fergburger?", which was the only restaurant that I remembered from pre-trip research AND recognized while driving around Queenstown. We drove past; I shrieked, "there it is!"; my husband saw an empty spot and somehow maneuvered our campervan into a prime location just outside Mrs. Ferg Gelato (which is next to Fergbakery, which is next to Fergburger. Hey, when you've got a good thing going ... ). It was 6 PM on a Saturday, and the lines were not yet crazy ... I think we waited about 10 minutes, long enough to settle on the Little Lamby (for him) and the Sweet Julie (chicken) for myself. Ironically, we ended up eating in that (damn) van again, because every table was taken. But my husband had a blast: he set up the campervan table, rolled down the window, sipped a too-mild Speight's, and watched the Fergburger line grow outside our window. People were literally staring in hungrily as we inhaled the DELICIOUS sandwiches and the french fries and onion rings. (Side note: we each lost a couple of pounds on this 3-week trip. How, I have no idea.) It made us feel like VIPs. Not in a mean "let them have cake" kind of way, because, I mean, they were going to get food too ... in 30 or 40 minutes ... whereas we were hungrily eating hot, tasty, flavorful, juicy meat. Oh, man, it was good. A very fun memory. Thanks Fergburger. read more

Great burgers, but call ahead to order otherwise it's like a 2 hour wait in line, if you call ahead it takes like 15 min

3.5* rounded up to 4. Yes, it is good. But given the long wait, crowds, and lack of seating are definitely worth a negative star. I tried the burger with a cheese brie- darn good in my opinion. Perfectly cooked meat and a great roll to boot. Fries were so so-- I saw the guy in the back taking them out of a frozen bag. read more

It was nothing special. Gasp. I know. I think, the real truth is a bit if a sad one: Much of the food we experienced was rather bland (British influenced). To get flavor, you've got to search out some of that pacific rim influence happening on the island, and go there. So this burger was good. It was enjoyable. We got their original, and also the lamb one. But it wasn't mind blowing. If you've ever had a good burger, this one won't do anything special other than give you a temporary leave from the flavorless lot that will be many of your other meals. But hey, you're in NZ for the sights and awesome people, if the food isn't always so great, well, it's the price you pay for everything else! But what is great, is right next door. The Ferg Bakery was damn good, like, go two mornings in a row for bacon bap good. Check that place out- you won't be sorry! read more

You just can't go wrong with a place that is considered a must try by both New Zealanders and tourists a like. Welcome to Fergberger. My hotel was across Shotover Street and as I was walking, I noticed that there was NO QUEUE AT FERGBERGER!!! Even though I wasn't hungry, I marched inside and ordered myself a Southern Swine (NZ beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado) and some of their fries and I was a very happy camper. This is one of those meals that hits the spot (again even if you're not hungry) after a day of bungy jumping. What I love most about this place is how friendly everyone is. Not just the employees but all of the people that are enjoying the Fergberger experience along with you. Great vibe, chill ambiance, awesome burger. Highly recommend if you are in Queenstown. read more

The best burger I had in New Zealand! My friend and I were so impressed by the size of burgers and the fresh Ingredients inside them, friendly staffs as well. We waited for at least one hour for our order but it was totally worth! I had a ferg burger she had the fish burger, and we both thought we should back to here before we left queenstown. This place deserve to be the best burger in NZ. Besides, I think it can beat shake shack in New York. read more

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Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant Burgers! (Not normally my first choice for food) We were told this was the best place in New Zealand if not the world! It was awesome, form the long queue (someone was there to make sure no one jumped the queue, to the service and then the burgers! We ordered far too much as these burgers are enormous no need for sides! read more

As a world traveler, these are THE BEST burgers I've ever tasted. I ate here every single day during my trip to Queenstown and would gladly fly across the globe just to eat here again. For now, I can only just dream. I found this place walking around town to see a crowd of people in line for these burgers. I took my chances and it was the best burger decision i ever made. No other burger in the world whether gourmet or fast food has ever come close. With clever names like Southern Swine, Big Al, Chief Wiggum and Sweet Bambi, this place is sure to lure you in. There wouldn't be a long line for no reason. Be prepared to wait. It's definitely worth it. read more

Yum yum yum. This is a must do on your bucket list for Queenstown. It is a small burger joint but so delicious. They have all different kinds of meats to choose from. The only problem is that there is always a line. If you are lucky you can snag a place to sit inside. If not don't despair they have benches outside. read more

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I'm not usually a burger fan, but these massive burgers are what life is about. The tropics burger with wasabi mayo instead of aoli is ! The burgers and fries are all well worth the wait in a long line. read more

Queue up, cause you'll wait for awhile to place your order.... then you'll wait some more until you're burger is ready. After more than half an hour, your burger will be served.... well worth the wait!!! The burger: the burger meat itself definitely fits the size of the bun, especially since I ordered off menu a triple decker just because I could, mwahahaha. The buns are baked fresh several times a day, come nicely toasted. Fresh ingredients, crispy lettuce, and melted cheese gave the burger test a few notches up. The meat patty itself is decent, nothing that will blow a burger fanatic away. Overall, a good quality burger, though what makes this burger stand out are the condiments, fresh ingredients and tasty bun. There's may options to choose from as for toppings, go aussie with an egg and beetroot, there's aioli sauce, or chutney. Due to the heavy crowd inside and no chance of finding a seat, we found a great dining atmosphere across the street at the small park, sat down on the grass and chowed down on our Fergburgers! read more

Stopped in here with my wife and grabbed the classic cheese burger. We spit it, and it was enough to feed us both with fries. Delicious. Super fresh ingredients, cooked perfectly, if you want a good burger this is the place. read more

One of the best burgers I've had. Period. The toasted bun, the secret sauce, the perfectly done meat. Yumm read more

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The line was long but moved fast. The cockadoodle oink and mr big stuff burgers were delicious. Highly recommend

Probably one of the best meat pies I had the pleasure of eating while in NZ. The Thai Chicken was perfect - buttery crust with a delicious filling. So yummy, so cheap. My only regret is that I didn't eat more of them. Great pastries too - had the kids doughut, which in appearance looks like a the doughnut Homer Simpson eats with frosting and sprinkles. The doughnut itself tasted a little more bready vs. sweet, but it was awesome as the super sweet frosting was just enough to make give it that doughnut flavor. read more

We always go to Fergburger when we're there and order up large. Got such a shock today. Burgers were ALOT smaller and buns were dry and horrible. No taste to the burger at all. Both of us are still feeling sick from them 2 hours later. You were great once Ferg, but no more. read more

I'm not entirely sure I'd call it a burger. It's a great big bun with some meat. It's also really messy. Lots and lots of tomato relish, I think to cover up the fact that the meat is fairly bland. I had the basic burger with cheddar. I should have cut the meat patty and the bottom bun in half and made it a double stack and tossed the top bun. You could have carved it out to use as a chowder bowl. Good chips. Really good chips. read more

The burgers are great. My review is to warn people with celiacs disease. Eat here at your own risk! The gluten free buns receive no special treatment and go through the same assembly line as the normal burgers. I noticed this and still very stubbornly ate the burger. Very much so cross contaminated... but it was no fault of theirs as their process isn't perfect and caters to the "gluten free" crowd. It would be awesome if they were able to offer something for the crowd which cannot deal with cross contamination. A gluten free bun is a nice gesture but celiac beware! read more

yes, I laughed when the tour guide said Fergburger is the best hamburger in the world....dud I lived in Los Angeles home of some of the best hamburgers around. I tried the Fergberger on the second day I was in Queenstown, New Zealand early this September... The verdict came down much easier then I thought... Fergburger is one of the best hamburger in my voted......... read more

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We came at around 9:30 and there was a short line but it moved quickly. I ordered the Sweet Bambi, and it hit the spot! It was a wonderful combination of flavors. My husband got the Ferg Deluxe. He said it was good but not the best he's ever had. I took a bite of his and would have to agree. The fries tasted like normal fries, but I did like the variety of sauces. Definitely recommend this place. If you want to avoid the long lines, go during off hours. read more

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The wait line is crazy. Recommend calling 20mins ahead of time and picking up at the counter. The burgers are huge but so worth the wait. We all demolished a deluxe ferg which is usually way too much food for me. A must try in Queenstown! read more

Just like others have posted, don't let the line scare you off because it is well worth the wait! The burgers are massive, cooked to perfection and steaming when you receive it. We had the Mr. Big Stuff, a Ferburger with Brie, a plain Ferburger and fries with barbecue and aioli sauces. All were delicious, and we'll surely be back to try something different before we leave Queenstown. On a last note, don't expect to find a seat because indoor seating is very limited. We placed our orders, were told it would be about 30 minutes so we went next door to get pastries at Ferbakery and had dessert first. When we finally got our food, we ate on the hood of our car. That was not a deal breaker for us so still a 5-star meal! read more

Honestly, a bit overrated. I got the Big Al and expected to have my mind blown. I mean honestly, look at the reviews. Everyone raves about it and the line to get a burger is insane. I've never seen anything like it. In actuality, it's just a mildly above average burger. I'd consider giving it 4 stars if it didn't take 45 minutes to get your food, but even still, I think 3 is more appropriate. I honestly really wanted to write an amazing review for this place and explain the burger in a lot of detail, but there just isn't much to say. Ingredients are pretty average. They all just blended together. Nothing really stood out except the beet, which was actually pretty good, in small doses. Otherwise it was too overpowering and gross. The patty itself was fairly flavorful and definitely cooked right, but just didn't wow me at all. It left me wanting more. More for the time spent, the money spent, and the hype built up. I've had a lot of great burgers in my life and this one won't even crack the top 10. read more

We saw long lines outside this much talked about Reataurant on the Main Street of Queenstown as we climbed down the steps of the Skyline Gondola. I was tempted to go in but my family wanted a sit down dinner at the Indian place down the street so we went there. We will try it this evening! We hope to order ahead and skip the lines:) read more

Worth the line!! We ended up actually coming here for breakfast one day because we only had two days in queens town and wanted to squeeze in all the restaurants. I had one of the breakfast sandwiches and my husband had a burger which were both so delicious! It's definitely a must stop if you are visiting!! read more

We had the lamb burger, fries, and mulled wine. The team got us our wine immediately and it was quite delicious. Being from the Mecca of burgerland in the Midwest US, the lamb burger wasn't super memorable but the flavors and uniquity of the combination made our tastebuds happy. Of course the fries were good too. If possible find a spot at the bar so you can watch the action, it's impressive how efficiently the kitchen staff works. read more

Glad we tried this burger spot! Although there was a line we actually got our food within 15-20 minutes and staff were great about letting us know the wait expectancy as we got in line. Large selection of burger options and meat types. I went with the classic Fergberger with cheese and we also had the Bambi.. both were bursting with flavor! I also had the fries with aoli, the fries weren't anything special. I'd recommend the squid as a side instead- it was breaded and was delicious! read more

Honestly if you go to Queenstown but don't go to Fergburger did you really go? My wife and I were on holiday and we thought it was all hype, we went and honestly it is one of the best burgers I've ever had in my life, my wife devoted hers. Also all the locals and tourists go get a Fergburger and a twelve pack and go see the sunset, totally worth it. If you are ever in Queenstown you NEED to come to this place. Also check out their bakery next door, amazing pesto prosciutto bread. read more

Every time we asked someone what we should do in Queenstown they always said to make sure we came here for a bite to eat. Every time we tried to stop by the line was so far out the door. One day we decided to brave it. Somehow we managed to get a seat too. Took a little long to get the food. Fries were great, onion rings were okay. The bread that the burgers were on were fantastic. That's what made the entire sandwich. Received wayyy too much sauce with all the items. We had so much left over. Staff there is nice. Would recommend this place because it's famous but I"m not sure I couldn't get a similar burger someplace else. read more

Their Meat Pies are the Best!! The Boston Pie is one of a kind Chewy dough light fluffy cream Cannot get enough of.. read more

The BEST burger I have ever had in my entire life. I don't recall the name of the burger but it had bacon and avocado and I added an egg. Seriously the most delicious thing I've put in my mouth in a long time. Wish there was a place close to home that did burgers this well. When in Queenstown it is a must read more

This is one of the best ~$10-12 burgers that I've had. Really good bun. Fresh and good texture through. Burger is really good sized and the beef isn't overcooked. They have Speight's Golden Ale on tap, which is a perfect complement to these burgers. It's pretty busy throughout the day. I would recommended calling in your order and then picking it up later and eating it by the beach. read more

Expect long lines and juicy, delicious burgers the size of your face.

A good burger place. Hubby had the double cheeseburger with Swiss and I had the Bambi burger. Although delicious, they were definitely not the best we've had. We felt it was really more about quantity than quality. I don't know that I'd want to go through the wait and hassle to go back again. And even though the chips/fries were good, after eating a burger that size it was way too much! And it was quite pricey, at $12-$18 per burger, without the side. Also, they should do more for crowd control. But if you like to wait in a long line and fight for a table, then this is the place for you! read more

Best burger I have ever had in my entire life. I got the Tropical burger. Fresh New Zealand beef, crispy-thick sliced bacon, grilled pineapple, aioli + ketchup on a pillow soft bun. I will remember this burger for the rest of my life. Thank you Fergburger!!!!!!! read more

Line was massive, and it didn't help that people were freely smoking on the sidewalk next to you...all that for a lamb burger that came out 20 minutes after ordering to be unwrapped by the lakeside, cold and limp. It probably would have been quite tasty had I not spent five minutes looking for a decent spot by the water to sit, but does a burger usually become ice cold in five minutes? Calamari was sold out at 4pm when I arrived. The ingredients themselves were very fresh, and the waitstaff did their best to keep people comfortable and the line moving. Once you place your order, go wander around the local mall, or just go shopping nearby. Then take your loot by the lakeside and sit on one of the benches. But only once, because it is a tourist trap. read more

We must have been super lucky because there was absolutely no line when we arrived. But while we were waiting for our food the line was packed! Phewph! Everyone we talked to told us to try Fergburger so we did! I think the hype was too high for me - not to say it was bad or anything - I guess i just had super high expectations from what everyone told me! My boyfriend loved it though - I think maybe because his burger was better than mine! He chose Mr. Big Stuff and I got the Southern Swine. As much as I liked avocado, I think it cooled down the other ingredients in my burger (probs the main downside). But yeah, I tried his one and the flavours were so much better! We also got the fries with aioli. Yes. Yes. Yes. Do it. The burgers were well worth the money! They were huge! Also the vibes were awesome. Everyone in there seemed to loved their job. Don't forget to keep your receipt you get 10% off at Mrs. Ferg! read more

Came to New Zealand from San Francisco California. Fergburger is by far the best burger I've ever had. Nothing can compare to what we have back in States. Service & staffs are pretty awesome too! 5 Stars! But they charge NZD $0.50 for the sauce. Still worth it though. read more

A line out the door, but well worth the wait. Didn't take too long to get a table though. The burger was excellent as described and the onion rings were amazing. Not much for atmosphere, but it was fun sitting at the counter and watching them prepare the meals. This place stayed busy the whole time I was there. It's off the beaten path, but well worth the find! read more