The B-east

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.

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 décor 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.

The décor 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.

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.

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 ;)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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…

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.

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.

B. east = Brunswick East. I thought it was quite clever.
I was attracted the bar sign: Jalapeño Tequila Margarita. I had to go in and try it.
I ordered the margarita with a classic burger and pork balls croquettes on the side. The margarita with tequila infused with jalapeño was sweet, salty, spicy, and 100% deliciousness. The only downside: I wasn’t expecting it to be a blended margarita. Luckily it wasn’t one of those margaritas that came out of machine, the bartender used an actual blender so the margarita didn’t come out watery.
The burger was simple with cheese, pickles, mustard, tomato, and lettuce. The mince was amazing and just melts in your mouth along with the buttery buns. For $ 10, it was a good bargain. I will be back to try out their kiev burger (chicken filled with brie).