10 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Brisbane

Betty’s Burgers in Brisbane City serves burgers made fresh to order, with fries and sides such as frickles. The classic burger-shack format suits a quick CBD meal or casual dine-in, while the menu also includes weekly specials and a broader everyday selection. Burgers are described as juicy and well balanced, and the fries as crisp and seasoned. The restaurant also offers a rewards app, with $1 earned for every $10 spent.

Hashtag Burgers and Waffles brings a playful Fortitude Valley take to burgers, sandwiches and loaded sides. Its menu covers beef, chicken and vegetarian burgers, alongside fries, onion rings, tenders, loaded fries and family-style combinations. The signature approach mixes traditional and modern combinations, with options such as the habanero-glazed Spicy Chook, pickle-focused beef burgers and double-cheese creations. Thick shakes, soft-serve desserts and deep-fried waffles extend the menu beyond a standard burger stop. It suits takeaway diners, casual dine-in meals and groups looking for shareable feeds, with online ordering and table bookings available. Bookings require 24 hours’ notice, or a phone call to confirm when made closer to the visit.

Betty’s Burgers serves burgers made fresh to order alongside chips, onion rings, chicken options, drinks and thick shakes. The menu keeps the focus on familiar burger-shack food, making the Story Bridge location suited to relaxed meals with friends or family.

The setting adds a riverside outing feel beneath the Story Bridge, with nearby views and people-watching. Food is prepared quickly in the reported dining experience, although seating can feel limited and the venue may become lively and crowded during peak periods.

The Betty’s app supports ordering, and the business also runs promotions and a rewards programme.

Just Poppy's serves an extensive menu of meat and veggie burgers in Goodna, with outdoor seating and a basic, kid-friendly setting. The menu includes beef, vegetarian and fish options, alongside chips, wings and potato scallops. Its burgers are described as generously sized, making the venue suited to takeaway lunches, casual family meals and diners who want plenty of choice without a formal restaurant setting.

SHIVSHAKTI FASTFOOD is a Nundah food truck serving chai, chatpate and other snacks. It suits a casual stop for a drink, a quick bite or familiar street-food flavours, with food and service that bring regular visitors back. The menu also includes smoothies and other fast-food choices.

Betty’s Burgers in Newstead keeps the menu focused on burgers, fries, drinks and sides, including a Classic Plant Burger and a straightforward cheeseburger option. It suits a casual lunch or dinner when the appeal is a familiar burger-and-fries meal rather than an expansive dining format.

Plant-based burgers provide an alternative to the standard beef choices, while fries and onion rings round out the order. The restaurant is also suitable for a relaxed weekend stop, although individual experiences indicate that wait times and food quality can vary.

Big Roddy’s Rippin’ Rib Shack serves American barbecue and ribs at Fish Lane in South Brisbane, with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, functions and catering available. The menu centres on pork and beef ribs, smoky barbecue sauces and meat-focused plates, alongside wings, burgers, poutine, sides and buffalo cauliflower. The restaurant sources its signature ribs and fresh produce from ethical, sustainable farmers. It suits casual meals, solo lunches, group feasts and event catering, with online ordering available for pickup or delivery.

Say Cheeese in West End serves burgers and street-style wraps in warm, lightly toasted cheese naan. The menu includes tandoori chicken, fried chicken, beef and plant-based patties, curry chicken, loaded fries and sweet naan desserts. Customers can choose takeaway, delivery, dine-in or kerbside pickup, with counter service suited to a quick lunch or dinner. Its signature format combines fresh cheese-filled naan with fillings, cheddar, salad and sauce, creating a distinctive alternative to a standard burger bun.

El Camino Cantina South Bank is a two-storey, Mexican-inspired Tex-Mex restaurant and bar with outdoor dining, a ground-floor cantina and a high-energy riverside setting. Its menu centres on loaded tacos, fajitas, burritos and other Tex-Mex favourites, with frozen margaritas and cocktails completing the experience.

The 510-seat venue is designed for casual catch-ups, family meals, group celebrations and parties. Its location near Streets Beach and Brisbane CBD makes it a practical choice for combining dining with a South Bank outing. Those wanting extra heat can request the spicy salsa rather than the default mild version.

Wendy’s Brisbane CBD is a fast-food restaurant for dine-in meals, takeaway, lunch, dinner, desserts, coffee and late-night food. The venue offers counter service, seating, a kids’ menu and high chairs, making it workable for solo diners, families and groups. A large downstairs area and upstairs seating provide room for eating in, while kiosks support ordering. It suits customers after a quick burger, fries or sweet treat, with paid parking available nearby and a casual setting for a short meal.