This place was awesome, and in fact, it was one of those places that I stumbled across as I was wandering around looking for a place to grab a bite to eat. I'm not entirely sure whether it was a proper pub or bar, or simply just a burger joint, but the atmosphere certainly suggested that it is a bar. The service was pretty good, and the burgers, yeah, the burgers were great. Oh, and considering its location, the selection of beers was not surprising, and quite good at that as well. A definite place to check out. read more

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Ahh, the B-East! You are what makes this pocket of Lygon Street so very awesome. With your delectable variety of tap beer and big bucket of weird and whacky tinnies, you've always looked after me on a warm, Sunday afternoon. On my most recent visit, The B.East were hosting a very awesome New Orleans themed party, which is wah-aaaaaay up my alley. (FYI they are doing this on the first Sunday of every month). They were serving up Hurricanes and Mimosas and I was in HEAVEN (while knee-deep in a Hurricane). Their burgers are pretty sweet too but I would recommend the sliders more. They just seem to... taste better. Like finding a good parking spot, if you happen to score a seat out the front, you should never leave because it will never happen again. Sit there and bask in the glory that is the Brunswick East hipster. P.S. It is called The B-East because it's in Brunswick East. read more

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I've got to say.. I'm not really sure how to go about this review. I love burgers - I mean we're talking serious/pure/unconditional love.... I'd heard so much about B-east - it's been listed in both The Age and The Herald Sun in their best burger joints article so that says something... It'd been a long time coming and I'd been waiting for so long to try one of their burgers. I'm not sure if the build up had something to do with it all - you know when you get so excited about something and, when you actually get to experience it, somehow it just seems... ordinary? Anyway, we went in and ordered - Filthy Beast for me and Classic for her. We didn't have to wait too long which was good.. Now, about our burgers: - She had one onion ring in hers and I had 2... As far as I'm aware, we're not experiencing a shortage of onions at the moment so that was a bit of a disappointment.. - The bun was, as it should be, quite big - one which I had to hold with both hands (she had to cut hers in half).... That's a plus in my books.. - The patty was a bit of a disappointment... Meat-to-bun ratio - Massive let down.. - Overall flavour was quite nice however I found the veggies lacked freshness. There you have it... I'm somehow hoping that we were unlucky on the night so I haven't given up... We will meet again B-east... read more

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This is simply the best burger I've encountered in Melbourne in a cool setting. From the healthy burger, the cheap and nasty McDonalds, the poshed up McD burger at Huxtaburger to the bogan burger at The Napier - none which are to my liking. For me a burger should be a treat, an unhealthy treat that doesn't skimp on cheese or bacon but still have a good meat in the burger. B.east hits the mark on all accounts. I've been here many times and never been disappointed go for the "filthy" every time. Oh and the cheesy chips are to die for. All washed down with a craft beer! read more

The B.East - Heaven in a filthy burger form - Burgers Near Me - Brunswick East, VIC

One of my favourite bars to kick back at in Melbourne. I highly recommend ALL burgers. They are amazing and the poutine is also goes down quite a treat with a large vanila milkshake. And if you have the biscuits for it i dare you to attempt the BEAST challenge. I only managed 1.55 seconds which is 25 seconda shy of the t-shirt and $$$. Any night of the week there is something going on from live music, comedy to trivia. If your a brunswick local or someone passing by looking for a great afternoon/evening i highly recommend giving the beast youre time. read more

The B.East - B-east burger challenge. Must consume the entire burger in 90 seconds. - Burgers Near Me - Brunswick East, VIC

I love this place. They have the best burgers in Brunswick E and they have fantastic meat-free burgers for when we go plant based every now and then. Super cool staff, reasonable prices and a great house beer. 10/10 we come here almost every Sunday. read more

The first time here I arrived here on a Thursday evening, at around 8pm or so, it was busier than free $100 day at the local centrelink. It was also BYO vinyl Melbourne record club night. First impressions were dismay and frustration- it's hard to enjoy a venue when it's at crush capacity. Things weren't looking good. But as the night wore on, the crowd thinned out, I started to notice more around around me. It's definitely a great watering hole/Smaller bar venue to hang out. It's pretty nice inside, the bar staff are quite gregarious (provided it's not excessively busy) and the drinks are pretty good. I didn't like the gravy on the poutine though, Bacon bone gravy was a little sickly for my liking. However all the other components or "elements" as it's sometimes known, were bang on. All in all, the B.east is a pretty good place when it's at about half capacity, and the crowd is chilled. Probably the best then to go then on a regular day, on regular time, when there are no special deals going on. Whilst these are fantastic, everyone loves saving money right? It does attract hordes of clientele, which then in turn means no free spaces to sit, and more commonly, people always in the way of wherever you need to go. read more

Can't think of a better Brunswick East venue than the B East! As a non-Melbournian, I bring all my out of town friends to the B East to really give them an idea of what this area of Melbourne has to offer. The menu is amazing - for some of the best vegan chicken out there, I recommend the Morrissey. They've also started doing "Vegan Soul Food Mondays", which is exactly what it sounds like. The atmosphere is cool, and the outdoor dining area is vibrant. My only complaint is that the live shows are way too loud, but I guess that's Melbourne for you. Overall, definitely not one to miss! read more

When I heard someone say that this place was better than Huxtaburger I just had to come down and see for myself. B.east has a good vibe to it, nice and casual, plenty of seating in the place too. I split an original burger and a pulled pork burger with a friend and some fries. The pulled pork burger was first class, there was some crunch from pork crackling, juicy pulled pork and I think there was apple sauce in there too. The bun used was pretty good too, brioche I think. Defiantly one of the best burgers I've had in a while. The original burger on the other hand was just ok. I think the thing that let it down was the meat patty, it just didn't seem like anything special. The meat was average quality and there were some herbs mixed into it, something I don't expect in a good hamburger, the meat should be good enough to talk for itself. The fries were pretty damn good, nice and crunchy. In the battle of beef burgers for me Huxtaburger wins, but up against the B.east Pulled Pork I have a tough time picking a winner. Overall B.east is worth getting to, there were plenty of other burgers on the menu too. read more

What a find! Rumbling through many of the burger blogs I have bookmarked on my internet browser, came across this well named (great starting point!) venue, and upon sighting of the Wednesday $10 wings deal (6 large southern fried wings), I made my way there with a fellow burger lover. Like many of the new burger joints around, there is a large diner feel, selling many 'American' staples such was burgers, subs, chilli cheese fries, shakes...you know the deal. I ordered the 'Sexy' Beast (which is the double beef and bacon variety), and whilst I wasn't too sexy after eating it (it was messy), it was damn tasty. Following that was the wings. Geez they were good! And sticky! And even more messy. That was washed down with a lovely pint of Mt Macedon Holgate Pale Ale. So too all the lads (and to those sophisticated ladies out there), as you could imagine, its not first date material! But its definitely great for a night out with the boys. Just as a small warning, it isn't the cheapest place around ($37 for all mentioned above), but don't let that stop you from furthering your burger education, as B.East will definitely do that! read more

Great burgers, with a couple of truly delicious veggie options, and even a vegan one. Menu trends towards neo-Americana, so expect delicious fries, jalapeño poppers, fried chicken, and, of course, huge burgers. Atmosphere is great, nice casual vibe. A number of their specialty cocktails are truly delicious, and true to form are named after musicians (a friend regularly orders the Amy Winehouse...) Trivia here on a Tuesday is a good get, too, but you'll need to book to guarantee a table. Beer selection is evolving, with a couple of nice options on tap, as well as a full bar. Skip the wine. Hot tip (literally): hot sauces are stored in a communal fridge for added deliciousness. Also, get the dark beer hot sauce with your chips. Your mouth will thank you. read more

Definitely a contender for best burgers in Melbourne. Perfect buns, delicious fillings with the right balance of salad and meat. Real American style sides such as ribs, chipotle fries and a wide variety of drinks. One star taken away because the music is two notches too loud and too emo. We go there to hang out with our friends, chat and have fun and the music is intrusively loud. The food and furnishing of this place is what keeps us coming back for more. Highly recommended. read more

Delicious burgers made of sumptuous fillings and soft tasty buns. Fries were crispy and tasty! Great options for meals with a groovy easy listening environment. Give it a go! read more

The B.East - The B-Beast Menu circa 12/2013. - Burgers Near Me - Brunswick East, VIC

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The burgers and fries here are amazing! I'm from America and I lived in Victoria for 2 years and this was the closest to an American style burger you can get! The ambience was great, servers were friendly, but not overly attentive. We dined with our two kids and there wasn't a kid menu, but that was no problem for us. I was able to find a burger for them to share. Overall, it was fantastic and I would recommend it to my friends and family. One piece of advice...parking on or around Lygon St. can be a nightmare. Come early to find a parking spot or ride the tram. read more

My partner and I just happen to look for a place to eat as a couple of shops we wanted to go too were closed. We find the b-east on Lygon st and it seemed nice the decor looked great and was looking like a independent restaurant with a great vibe. The menu was simple to read and was able to choose quite easily , and the cocktail names were pretty cool. I ordered a couple of drinks , one of them a cocktail call frank Zappa which was describe as a pina colada, this drink was tasty , cool, vibrant had that sour and sweetness to it. I also ordered a cider dirty granny which I wasn't a fan off. The meals we ordered the clint beast wood (chicken) and a dry rub pull pork burger with some Death Star fries ( the name won us both ) The meal was pretty average it tasted ok the burgers were ok some flavour but not really enough to make me go wow considering each burger cost $14 The chicken burger had some good flavour but the pull pork was dry, bland and wasn't very tasty unfortunately which was disappointing. The fries were good but again average flavour , felt like every sauce that was on there is store brought. I had a good experience with staff members and the vibe was great , the food was the let down and considering the price you pay for two people ($63 we paid including drinks ) you expect a better quality on the food. All in all an average place that I wouldn't recommend for the best burgers. read more

Swar-vay! This place is funky. Great spot for a bite to eat/craft beer, not that a craft beer is hard to find in Brunswick, but this place hits the vibe of Brunswick (East) perfectly. Upon ordering, couldn't help but notice their table number cards - they have all of the cool things on the cards, movies, comics - and I may have gotten slightly too excited about this. Oh well! Burgers are not the 'best' but with all the other great things going on, who noticed? read more

This place is a breath of fresh air on Lygon Street. It manages to be somewhere you'd be happy to spend a while eating and drinking, without being pretentious and up itself. The food is good value, with quality burgers ranging between $10 and about $18, and the decor has been carefully constructed to give the sense of a bar/diner hybrid. Lots of little touches tell you the owners care about the experience of their customers. I'll definitely return. read more

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Perfect for a date or a catchup with mates - I love the b-east and it's easy for anyone that knows me to see why. Great music, great people watching (so many Brunswick types) and excellent food. Known for their burgers they also have a few good sides like ultra crunchy chips and so on. You could hear anything from Bowie to Punk versions of madonna or some local underground bands you have never heard the name of before on the stereo. They have a good selection of craft beers and a nicely stocked bar. Indoor and outdoor seating is available though my personal favorite is the window seats that put you in the perfect people watching position. read more

The B.East - "Top 5 tips for being a Brunswick hipster". Number 1 is hang at the b-east - Burgers Near Me - Brunswick East, VIC

Yummy burgers - fantastic staff - great decor' and space! The chips are a bit on the expensive side, and not very big servings. BUT Brunswick East defo needed a place like this - and it's always teeming with locals! Love! read more

Seriously, can it get any better. The smell of mulled cider entices you into the door. Friendly & welcoming staff greet you. There is something on the menu for every taste. You will find the burger you are craving & a must is the Death Star Fries. The wait is not long and you are in little piggy heaven. Fantastic atmosphere, great décor and kids of all ages are no bother. read more

The B.East - Fantastic night at B.East. Best Mulled Cider in Melbourne. - Burgers Near Me - Brunswick East, VIC

Great beers, great food and a nice chilled atmosphere! what is not to like! Grab a table outside in the sun, gets some beers and enjoy! read more

I was annoyed that the staff did not mAke me aware that there was a surcharge and hoped I had missed it to request for a eftpos docket to verify that I had been charged. I would have been okay paying it, but that seems dodgy. Anyway the food was okay, no problems there. read more

My local burger place, it just opened and the interior is a very chilled spot to wile away a lazy Sunday...they usually have bands playing in the evening as well. read more

YUM. The burgers at this place are just delicious. Wide range of flavours on offer as well as a vegetarian or vegan option. The atmosphere and setting is really cool and service was good. I ordered the pulled beef brisket burger and it was beautifully tasty and served on a brioche bun. The three cheese jalapeño poppers were also yummy. If you're not feeling too hungry they sell sliders too which are great for a little bite to eat. I felt the menu was well priced and there was a decent range of beers on offer to. read more

The decor and vibe of the place is very punk rock. I had a burger and fries and it was delicious. Prices a little on the higher end but I will definitely go back. If it was slightly more affordable I would rate 5 stars. Quick and friendly service. read more

Love this place. Definitely the best burgers we have had in Melbourne so far. Great beer on tap, awesome tunes, great atmosphere and yummy American style food - what more could you want. Maybe not the best place to come if your on a diet. read more

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Had a sexy beast burger , was perfect for a Saturday arvo when needed a pick up!! Staff were awesome, sat out the front as the sun was out and the vibes were good. Beer was cold and tunes were sweet. Great spot for pre drinks or good times with friends to chill and hammer some beers and real beer food ;) read more

Really yummy burgers and good service. The place has a good vibe. It had a gaming console for the kids so they were happy too. It was bring along your vinyl LP night so the music was varied and fun. read more

Finally burgers! And chicken wings! For those who know me, I am a vego but I have momentarily lapses of will power (especially when I am stressed and tired) so I ordered some chicken wings and a pork belly burger. And I must say, I am so happy I did. I pretty much devoured the entire thing and had to beat off my boyfriend who tried (but failed) to eat some of the pork belly. It was tender and succulent and spiced with apple maple sauce. YUM! The chicken wings were tangy (not spicy unfortunately) but still tasty! We also got chilli cheese fries and I was expecting chilli and cheese on my fries but it was actually nacho cheese on the fries. Now I love nacho cheese so I wasn't going to complain, but I was a little let down. It made me dream of real chilli cheese fries that night. However, that disappointment did not stop me from eating them...which I did quite happily and voraciously. The vibe here is alleyway chic (lol oh Brunswick East). Think eggs crates, graffiti, yarn bombing, and all things steel. The music was a bit loud, but I was too busy eating my burger to talk. So I'll sum it up: Burgers, good. Beer, good. Vibe, good. [note: I'm very confused why The B-east is also categorized as Indian lol.] read more

Burgers aren't great, but they're not terrible either. Had the B.East, thought it was a big burger the price ($18) reinforced my expectation, but unfortunately was misled, a clear deterrent of ever coming back read more

If you have not tasted their cheese fries then I don't trust you or any of your immediate family. Don't waste your time on the fried chicken but get straight to them burgers and fries. I got the sexy and added some bacon and not to pat myself on the back, but well done me...and I guess the people behind the scenes at B.East. I guess. read more

Clearly says open till 11 PM arrived at 10:38 and told the kitchen closes at 10 not impressed won't be returning even if your burgers are good or bad. read more

Came here to watch last year's federal election coverage with my girlfriend, no-one minded that I got voraciously stuck into the scotch as the size of the Coalition margin and started effin' and jeffin' all over the place at a volume that only Daniel Day Lewis's son in There Will be Blood would describe as "inside voice". Probably had something to do with the fact that this was in East Brunswick and everyone else was doing the same. Relaxed and casual. read more

A couple of friends recommended this place to me so I had to try it out. I was quite disappointed. I got the filthy burger. They are quite small buns, and the meat is even smaller. There was hardly anyone there the day I went, but it still took ages to be made. Way too much sauces which really overpowered the taste of everything else (either that or the meat is just really bland). Not sure if this place is too overrated or if I just came on a bad day. The burgers are far too expensive for me to consider giving this place another go. read more

A nice big spacious area with plenty of room to move and nooks to find. I thought the burger I had was tasty without being anything special - maybe a little on the small side. Staff were quite nice, but I agree with the another reviewer: the music was too loud so we left after our meal to have drinks elsewhere. The beer being served in still-warm-from-the dishwasher glass mugs was surprising too. read more

$14 for a small chicken burger -- more like a slider. Definitely felt like it was made for a child. I was very disappointed.