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10 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Melbourne
Fast food in Melbourne covers more than burgers. The listed venues include Taiwanese fried chicken, HSPs, Japanese udon, Korean meals, pizzas and burgers, with different options for takeaway, delivery, dietary preferences, seating and group occasions.
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Think of this as the list you would want if you were hunting for fast food restaurants in Melbourne yourself: people who know the job, clients who come back pleased, an easy way to get hold of them and a spot not far away.
Paying for a visibility service is open to any business, so a few listings here are more prominent.
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Queens Kebab
Queens Kebab is a Melbourne kebab shop known for HSPs with generous servings of meat, chips and sauces. It suits diners after a filling late-night or casual meal, particularly those who prefer a meat-forward HSP. The compact venue has dine-in space, and the menu is explained verbally when the menu screen is unavailable.
Stands out: HSPs combine well-cooked meat and crisp chips with garlic, chilli and barbecue sauces
A filling HSP in Melbourne’s CBDDiners who prefer generous meat portions26 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaJ&G Fried Chicken RMIT 继光香香鸡 1973
J&G Fried Chicken RMIT serves Taiwanese fried chicken and street-food snacks in Melbourne. It offers takeaway, dine-in, delivery and kerbside pickup, making it suited to students, solo diners and anyone after a quick meal. Food is cooked to order, with options including crispy chicken cutlets, chicken bites, fried seafood and sweet potato fries.
Stands out: Food is cooked fresh to order
Students wanting a quick meal between classesDiners seeking Taiwanese fried chicken and street-food snacksPeople choosing takeaway or delivery392 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaKaki Lima
Kaki Lima is a casual Melbourne fast food restaurant serving dine-in, takeaway, delivery and kerbside pickup. It suits solo diners, families and anyone after a quick lunch or dinner, particularly people who enjoy generously portioned, flavourful and spicy food. Menu favourites mentioned include volcano chicken, crazy rice and crispy chicken rendang, with daily specials also available.
Stands out: Offers delivery, kerbside pickup, takeaway and dine-in options
Diners wanting a quick casual meal or takeawayPeople who enjoy spicy chicken dishes and generous portionsfrom, RMIT Building 14, Bowen Street Bowen St Food Court (Enter via Bowen St, La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaMetro Burgers
Metro Burgers is a small Melbourne burger restaurant on Degraves Street, serving coffee and creative burgers in an industrial-chic setting with recycled timber décor. Its menu ranges from classic burgers to game-meat options such as kangaroo and emu, alongside Wagyu and fried chicken burgers. The compact venue has an open kitchen and around 12 seated places plus bar seating.
Stands out: The menu includes kangaroo and emu patties as well as classic burgers
Diners wanting classic, Wagyu or creative game-meat burgersPeople after a quick meal in a compact city venueVisitors seeking a gluten-free bun option12 Degraves St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaBetty's Burgers
Betty's Burgers is a hamburger restaurant in Melbourne serving fresh burgers, including a vegan burger, with sides, set meals and drinks. It suits diners wanting a casual, youthful setting and a relatively light burger meal, as well as customers prioritising quick service and friendly staff. Sweet potato fries, crispy chicken tenders and menu recommendations add variety beyond the core burgers.
Stands out: Fresh burgers are served with options including a vegan burger
Casual burger mealsDiners seeking a vegan burger optionCustomers wanting quick service in a youthful setting222 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaSIMPSONS BURGERS (MELBOURNE)
SIMPSONS BURGERS is a Melbourne fast-food shop serving beef, chicken and vegetarian burgers with generous fillings, along with fish and chips. The shop is open late and focuses on quick meals, including smash and American-style burgers. Crispy fries, friendly service and short waits feature in the described visits, making it suited to a straightforward takeaway or casual meal.
Stands out: Burgers are cooked to order with balanced fillings and a choice of styles
People wanting a quick burger or fish-and-chips mealLate-night diners seeking beef, chicken or vegetarian burgers143 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaChiki Chiki
Chiki Chiki is a Melbourne udon restaurant serving Japanese dishes through a quick, structured ordering system. Diners choose a main at the window, add side dishes, toppings, sauces and free condiments, then pay before collecting the meal. Udon, donburi, curry rice and rice bowls suit customers seeking convenient Japanese comfort food.
Stands out: A window-based letter-and-number ordering system assembles meals within minutes
Quick Japanese meals in Melbourne’s CBDDiners who want udon, donburi or curry riceCustomising a meal with sides, toppings and condimentsShop 2/187 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaMy Goodness
My Goodness is a Melbourne restaurant serving pizzas, gourmet burgers and beers, with locally sourced ingredients and food made to order. Its pizzas use 24-hour cold-fermented sourdough, hand-stretched daily with local Victorian grains, while the menu includes options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-friendly diners. The venue combines dining with upstairs games and offers catering, pickup and delivery.
Stands out: 24-hour cold-fermented sourdough made with local Victorian grains
Groups wanting pizzas, burgers and drinks in a casual venue with gamesParties or teams needing catering with varied dietary options401T/637 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaBy Korea
By Korea is a Korean restaurant in Melbourne’s CBD serving Korean fried chicken, bibimbap, stews, rice cakes, pancakes, dumplings and value meals. It suits diners after generous portions, varied Korean dishes or a quick meal before heading out. The restaurant is particularly associated with hot, flavourful food, free-refill side dishes and a menu that works for solo diners as well as groups.
Stands out: Offers a broad menu spanning fried chicken, bibimbap, stews, pancakes, dumplings and rice cakes
Diners wanting a quick Korean meal in the CBDSolo diners seeking budget-friendly value mealsPeople looking for Korean fried chicken, stews and shared dishes7 Tattersalls Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaRoyal Stacks Bourke St
Royal Stacks Bourke St is a casual hamburger restaurant serving burgers, fries, desserts and drinks for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Its Melbourne location combines a focused burger menu with pop-culture styling, late-night food and options including vegetarian choices, brunch and catering.
Stands out: Pop-culture atmosphere with big-flavour burgers
Burger meals in Melbourne’s CBDDine-in, takeaway or deliveryCasual group and family meals670 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Fast-food formats covered here
- Taiwanese fried chicken and street foodJ&G Fried Chicken RMIT serves food cooked to order, with chicken cutlets, bites, fried seafood and sweet potato fries. Takeaway, dine-in, delivery and kerbside pickup are described.
- Spicy casual mealsKaki Lima offers volcano chicken, crazy rice and crispy chicken rendang, with dine-in, takeaway, delivery and kerbside pickup for diners seeking bold flavours and generous portions.
- Burgers and HSPsThe list ranges from Queens Kebab’s meat-forward HSPs to Metro Burgers’ classic, Wagyu and game-meat burgers, plus vegan or vegetarian choices at selected venues.
- Japanese and Korean quick mealsChiki Chiki serves udon, donburi and curry rice through a structured ordering format, while By Korea offers fried chicken, bibimbap, stews, rice cakes and value meals.
- Group food and cateringMy Goodness provides pizzas, gourmet burgers, drinks, pickup, delivery and catering, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-friendly choices and upstairs games.
How to choose your next quick meal
- Name the cravingStart with the format you want: fried chicken, an HSP, burger, udon, Korean food, pizza or a mixed casual meal.
- Choose your collection methodDelivery, takeaway, dine-in, kerbside pickup and catering vary by venue. Confirm the option that suits your schedule.
- Check dietary choicesLook for the stated vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or gluten-friendly options, and ask about suitability for your order.
- Allow for seating limitsMetro Burgers, Queens Kebab and SIMPSONS BURGERS describe compact or limited seating, which may matter at busy times.
- Balance speed with freshnessJ&G cooks to order, while Chiki Chiki describes meals assembled within minutes; allow for the service format rather than assuming no wait.
Frequently asked questions
Which fast-food venues offer delivery?
J&G Fried Chicken RMIT, Kaki Lima, My Goodness and Royal Stacks Bourke St describe delivery among their service options.
Where can I get a vegan or vegetarian burger?
Betty’s Burgers lists a vegan burger, while SIMPSONS BURGERS offers vegetarian burgers. My Goodness also describes vegan and vegetarian menu options.
Which venue specialises in HSPs?
Queens Kebab is known in the supplied description for HSPs with generous meat servings, chips and sauces.
What is the quickest Japanese-style option?
Chiki Chiki uses a window-based letter-and-number ordering system and describes assembling meals within minutes, with udon, donburi and curry rice available.
