Reviews of Fat Puku's Smashed Burgers Queen Street. (Hamburger) in Auckland (Auckland).

Fat Puku's Smashed Burgers Queen Street

738 Reviews

130 Comments

Hamburger

Hamburger restaurant

American restaurant

Bar

Fast food restaurant

1/492 Queen Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Information of Fat Puku's Smashed Burgers Queen Street, Hamburger in Auckland (Auckland)

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Open hours of Fat Puku's Smashed Burgers Queen Street

Monday

5:30–9 p.m.

Tuesday

12–9 p.m.

Wednesday

12–9 p.m.

Thursday

12–9 p.m.

Friday

12–10 p.m.

Saturday

12–10 p.m.

Sunday

12–9 p.m.

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Reviews of Fat Puku's Smashed Burgers Queen Street

K. H.

I got the Fat Puku burger and it really tastes like a amped up version of a cheeseburger. I loved that the meat was really crispy on the edges but yet still so juicy. The Frost Fries had a super interesting sweet and slightly salty taste. The service was good and the menu was explained well, the staff definitely care about the food! Also the prices weren’t bad for a more boutique burger place. We went for lunch but I can imagine the vibes being great at night.

Great place to sit down and relax with some friends or even just by yourself. One of the best burgers in Auckland hands down. Real smash burger taste with that signature crispiness to the patties. Staff are friendly and has a great atmosphere. Need to go again to try their other burgers and sides.

R. S.

May 2022: Got a new menu and a few new burgers. Well done, folks! Apr 2022: Still nice food, great beer, and good service. Hope the business of these folks is going well. Really enjoyed their signature burger. I also appreciate that they are not too huge.

M. W.

A must do in Auckland. We travelled from Wellington, which has a strong burger scene. But this place slaps. Make the effort to dine in as the decor, music and hospitality is just the best. Old school hip hop and honestly, the best burger I have ever eaten. We went for the Fat Puku and the Bernie Mac. Just perfect, and really refreshing to actually be able to taste the patty which was crispy round the edges. Sides were epic, the sweet and salty fries are so wrong yet so right. Great selection of craft beers and RTDs to help wash it down and the happy hour cocktail was too good. We'll be back.

Good burgers on the thicker side for a smash burger explains the price per burger. Buns didn't feel toasted Got the Bernie Mac(Bigmac), Puku buster(Double Cheese w/Mustard) and Chris Tucker (BBQ sauce). Puku Buster was nicest of 🍔 ("Habanero mustard" 😂😂 definitely missing the habanero) Didn't have the best experience, waited 40 minutes and some other customer that came 15 minutes after us got their order first(it gets annoying after a while). Overall liked it but the hype was over by the time the food got to us.

J. C. S.

We heard about Fat puku from a good friend of mine so we thought we would try it out at their Albany Branch :) and we absolutely Loved it! So tasty and goodness with every bite. They currently closed their Albany branch last year and moved to Auckland City off Queen Street, which we visited their new store on Saturday! It was worth the drive :) Their new spot is so funky and different!

K. M.

The search for Aucklands best burger stops here! The most tasty burger ever had!! Awesome environment super friendly staff

N. O.

Love the painted industrial atmosphere at this cute hidden place. Delicious burgers with reasonable price. Will definitely come back.

A. G.

Just finished the double patty cheeseburger + fries, second down on the menu. Must say, it was on point. My mates and I have a tradition to do burger crawls and this one will be added to the list. My final thoughts were that it’s basically a ‘suped-up Mcdonalds’, but in a good way. Areas to improve for me would be: 1) A little too much salt overall, especially on the fries 2) Price point could be brought down a tad 3) Salad in the burger was limited to onion but I’m assuming this tends to be the norm with this style of burger…? Strong!

Good place, love the vibe and the music played. Good was great. Staff seem genuinely enthusiastic to have you there when we called ahead. South African guy running the place was great if not a little rushed off his feet. Only feedback would be to work on the display of the menu. The offerings are good but we had to read every item in full to work out how each burger differed from the next. Even if you just highlighted the key differences to not lose the tone of voice you’ve put into it? Anyway, we’ll be back.

J. H.

Best Burgers in the AKL right now. Good vibes. NYC style graffiti, hip hop tunes and cold beers. Chef's kiss.

B. F.

I read the Google reviews and thought that there's no way this place can live up to this hype. I was wrong. Fat Puku was outstanding. Their chocolate milkshake was the right amount of sweetness and the quantity was just the right, could taste the quality of the ingredients used. The fries with salt tasted like buttered popcorn to me and had a nice crunchy texture with a soft inside. The burger was so flavourful, nicely cooked with good flavor. The buns were so soft and held everything together well without falling apart. 5 stars.

This place is fantastic if you’re looking for a quality burger in a cool burger bar vibe setting. Had a burger and a beer with some mates, service was fantastic and quality of the burgers was top notch. Great seating available and a must try if you’re a burger connoisseur. Located on upper Queen Street, it’s easy to find. Lots of alcohol choices and side options to go with those burgers. Give this place a go, you’ll be back.

THEY’RE BACK! FAT PUKUS are back in business and are located in the AKL CBD which is perfect! As many have pointed out that they are now in the old Al Browns location, but bringing their own vibes and aesthetics to the location! Imagine everything you’ve seen on their Instagram but now in real life and bigger and badder than ever’ can’t wait for them to open shop and be able to have a burger right on the counter there! Anyways to the burgers 🍔 [ Bernie Mac xtra pickles & Mustard ] A genuine burger classic with cheese. Smash two Fat Puku beef patties on the grill, get to work with shredded lettuce, B. Mac sauce, our special homemade pickle, diced onions and bring it all back home between two fresh potato buns ▪️ Burgers are on point as usual and I’d expect nothing less from the team 💯 the first bite just has you making all the right noises, the balance of sauce and that delicious meat blend, smashed to thin lacy perfection 👏🏽 enough said! It’s a SOLID BURGER okay! Fat Pukus don’t discriminate they have a Veggie burger too with the beyond meat patty in the mix, so if you don’t eat meat no worries 😉 So happy to have them back and can’t wait to eat them again! For those who always ask me where my favourite burger spot is! This is it! Go check em out and show them some love! Once they open up the dining area I’m definitely visiting 👍🏽

J. M.

One of the best burger places in the city. Proper good smash burgers; couple great beers on tap; nice vibes; super friendly service. And for a sweet price. What more needs be said? To repeat what a friend of mine said to me: go eat at Fat Puku's.

Awesome burger joint with one of the best burgers and milkshakes I've had when eating out in a long time. Super friendly and helpful staff Great vibe Great range of beer including some that you don't find around often but is top notch. Chips were also excellent. I wish I lived nearby so I could visit more often

C. G. G. E. D.

First time coming here, totally above my expectation. Amazing burgers and fries, and most importantly, the cat theme☺️☺️

Overall the burgers were fresh and tasty, the serving of fries was small. The service was good and the food came out quick. However I felt the price point was too high for what you got. $15-$16 for a burger that was small.

K. M.

Such a cool find! Stumbled across this place at the top of Queen St and will definitely be introducing more people to Fat Puku! Great vibe, awesome beers on tap and amazingly delicious burgers! The vege burger with the beyond meat patty was delish and you have to try the fried with the sweet and salty seasoning. To top of the experience the service was stellar - friendly, knowledgeable and super welcoming staff. Great job guys! See you next time 🍻🙏👌

Awesome brugers, Awesome fit out and great dining experience. Definitely worth visiting if your looking for a decent smash burger. Make the effort and dine in. The crispy and salty edges of their smashed beef patties keep you wanting more. Come with a friend and order at least 3 burgers and then thank me later.

Absolutely amazing good Burgers. Had the May 4th Star Wars special "chewy burger" so good.. friendly staff and some cool artwork. 10/10

Great service from waiter. Love the names of the burgers but taste wise it was mediocre. Lots of room for improvement but definitely see it becoming a top burger joint.

I. T.

Simple and yum! Think its the potato buns they use. My sister really enjoyed the strawberry shake too :)

Have only ordered takeaways from here but this places burgers are top notch. Only thing is the fries, not sure if its the classic uber eats delay but such good burgers deserve a food French fry pairing.

Warm service, good burger and a decent ale, what more can you ask for

These burgers are fkn divine. Ask the restaurant itself is rad and the staff are lovely.

Everything about Fat Puku’s is just right!! Friendly staff, value for money, to return smash burgers, nice vibe!!

K. F.

Delicious smashed burgers. I got the signature burger ‘The Fat Puku’. Great classic burger with pickles. Highly recommend.

Simple and yum! Think its the potato buns they use. My sister really enjoyed the strawberry shake too :)

Firstimer, great lil spot, orsum names for all the burgers😁😁indulged in the Notorious V.E.G tastey & cheesey had sweet n salty fries those were a definite must try💯💪

Amazing burgers and wicked spot. New little gem that’s well worth the visit 👌🏾 cheers guys.

The Fat Puku and the Puku Buster burgers were on point. The customer service was great. Will definitely be back again soon!

Their burgers are sooo good and the fries are literally on crack! Great service too 👌

Very tasty burgers. Parking opposite across the street in parking lot for small fee.

Absolutely amazing. I've had many burgers in my time and this ranks at the top by far. Certainly the best burger I have had in Auckland. They are burger making artists. Their patties are perfectly smashed, the cheese is great, and the mustard is to die for. I will be coming back here often from now on. I can't wait until they open up their own shop. I would love to see chips and some more burger varieties like a bacon cheeseburger or something.

These burgers are fkn divine. Ask the restaurant itself is rad and the staff are lovely.

Lovely customer service with excellent skills for constructing an amazing burger. You can't go wrong here. The fries are equally satisfying. My mum who isn't a huge foodie, loved the construction of the burger, the taste, the filling and the fries... Highly recommend.

Warm service, good burger and a decent ale, what more can you ask for

Tastiest burgers in NZ. Don't know how they do it, but it's seriously the most flavorsome burgers I've ever had.

A. B.

Great burgers, tasty fries and chill atmosphere all at a great price. 10/10

Just ate a burger from here today, it’s the best burger I’ve ever had.

One of the better burgers this side of town, nicely seasoned, potato bun soft, great burgers all round!

Best smashed burgers I’ve ever had! 🤤First of all, the quality and presentation is superb👌These guys are also so passionate about their burgers and fries, and I can see why, they are delicious!🤩 Definitely a big recommendation to come and enjoy this delicacy for yourself!!🙌 🍔🍟

So good. Great service 👏 burger buns super fresh 👌

Been stalking their instagram for awhile, finally tried it and OMG it's the best burger I've ever had! They do these american-style smashed burgers, so delicious. Also, I'm not a vegan nor vegetarian, but I loooove their veggie burger. Price is a bit expensive, but that's just the price of amazing beautiful high-quality food made and served with love! Trust me it's worth it.

Epic burgers - so juicy and tasty - and they play awesome music! can’t wait to go back here and bring more friends.

The place looks awesome (art, decor, fittings), the staff are amazing, and the food is dope as hell!

R. M.

The best burgers in the entire multiverse. The highest quality ingredients, excellent branding and fantastic taste. These burgers could bring dinosaurs, they're that incredible! The Fat Pukus guys are great dudes and genuinely extraordinarily talented with food. Do yourself a massive favour and please get one of these amazing burgers as soon as you possibly can, then get two or eight more 😁

I am a smashed burger connoisseur. And these guys are the best in New Zealand no cap

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Always quick to get orders ready too

10/10 would recommend Fat Puku. Descriptions are great and smash burgers live up to the hype.

We ordered from UberEats. The beef burger was pretty good, which we will order again. We couldn’t eat the fries, the salt they used wasn’t great, it had a funny sweet taste.

Absolutely amazing burgers, highly recommend!! Alot of love goes into each one and the quality of each ingredient shines through. Well done guys keep up the good work 👏

Good burgers, could easy smash 2. Friendly lads :)

I really liked the customer service and a nice simple selection of burgers however I didn't really like the seasoning on the chips but thats just a personal preference the burgers are really good and I would have it again thanks !

Simple & DELICIOUS!! The Best burger in town!

The best burger and fries around by far. Easy online order. Enjoyed my meal onsite. Great music and service. I will definitely be back to Fat Puku's.

Great burgers, awesome service, highly recommend

One of the best burgers I've had in a long time! An epic smashed beef patty that's really complimented by the home made mayo and pickle, sooooo good! 😋

Incredibly delicious burgers, with one of the tastiest veggie burgers I've ever had. Straightforward menu, burgers are expensive but worth it. Note: Restaurant is *inside* the pie shop, they have seating inside and outside.

O for Awesome burgers. We will definitely be back 👍

Amazing spot, delicious burgers well worth the drive. Fries out of this world flavour as well. Cool spot, cool vibe, cool dudes running it (with good taste in sneakers as well).

Epic burgers, tasty fries with a sweet salty seasoning which I really enjoyed. No over complicated menu. 100% recommend!!!

Awesome feed from the lads at Fat Puku’s can see this becoming a weekly affair. Buns were soft and kept all those essential burger juices in check so every bite was an intense burst of flavour. 10/10 Can’t wait to see what they pump out next. 🍔🍔

These guys are awesome! Burgers are fresh and super tasty! Fries are great! Best burger joint on the North Shore! 💪😋

Literally the best beef burgers in the country.

BEST BURGERS IN AUCKLAND. IM A BURGER MUNCHER AND THIS IS WHERE ITS AT. SEE YOU GUYS FOR MORE SOON.

Nice burgers, the style was super interesting

Absolutely one of the best burgers I've had. Definitely "smashed" my burger back :) Will be going back there for sure!

Amazing burgers, would highly recommend. Had to refrain from going straight back for another. Great service in store too.

So so good, prices are really reasonable for the size and quality. Highly recommend.

Yum, yum, yum! Seriously good burgers, and make sure you try their special seasoning on the fries 🤤

The frosted fries are worth the trip

Delicious food, excellent service. Highly recommend.

Just ate here today and honestly it was amazing. 10/10

Great VEG burger and those fries are incredible.

I had heard these were good, so I had to try for myself. My review... better than good, AMAZING burgers!

Seriously good burgers!! Awesome and friendly team! See you guys next time.

Delicious smashed burgers! Hidden gem

Awesome burgers and a good atmosphere

Best burgers around will def see you guys in the city sometime👍 Kamal

Staff are super friendly and the burgers are to die for. Not to mention that special seasoning on the chips❤❤

My wife was convinced that this was the most delicious burger she's ever eaten. It's hard to disagree. We'll be back for more!

Always good service, always good food, always good vibe.

Most Delicious burgers in Auckland and staff is very polite and welcoming.

Wow. Speechless. Those vegetarian burgers were absolutely stunning. You just got yourself a new fan for life.

Burgers were really good! Easily the best around. 10/10

Honestly 10/10 👌 The food definitely exceeds the expectations!

Well worth getting up city road

Really neat authentic spot. The chips are awesome thanks lads!

Nice burgers, nice fries, nice dudes

Next level burgers by far best ever had !good service!!

Great burger tonight thanks 😊 nice and local 👍

Really good vege burger. Guys are bloody lovely too.

O4osum mean burgers🤙

Popped in twice when I visited Auckland - Wow/10 - Everyone needs to check this joint out!

These burgers are fire yo! Double smashed for the win

Nice and simple. Great burger 🍔

Pretty damn good burgers!

BEST BURGERS and FRIES EVER!

Can't get a better burger.

Tasty as would definitely be going back for more.

Awesome food and great guys

Damn, that was one tasty burger.

The best Smashed burger EVER

Great burgers and service

100% will be back. 😊

Mean as burger

Potato buns🤤🤤

Had a couple a burgers from here. Pretty yum. They taste like something you can make at home. The salty/sweet chips were yum as though. Next time I'll eat in and give that a go for the experience

Fantastic burgers, addictive fries and very friendly service ☺️

Tried the Puku Buster and Chris Tucker burgers. Really loved the burgers. Were quite juicy, tasty and flavourful.

Mean atmosphere...and the burgers are yum, well seasoned and not overly complicated....nice, simple and yummy.

Had the most amazing experience! Have been three times now and has easily become a staple in my takeaway list

(Translated) Ended up eating another one just a week later. Sooooo good and addictive. 😍 I just ate it a week ago, but I ate it again. Really delicious 😍 (Original) Ended up eating another one just a week later. Sooooo good and addictive. 😍 一週間前に食べたばかりなのにまた食べてしまった。本当に美味しい😍