Very fond memories of this place down in Dunedin - kept me alive for quite a few nights haha!
Ordered online on Tuesdays meaning 2 for 1 deal - so worth it. Got the Big Bro burger, much like a kiwiburger and it was tasty as as usual, probably my go to burger at Velvet.
Crispy skinnies was so crispy - too bad the aioli kind of bland. Ordered big bro burger; super yummy! the egg, mushroom, sauce and the beef patty just melt in your mouth š. the buns def my fave in auckland! soft and crispy yet not too crispy like some other burger joints! recommended šš»
Came here on a Friday night and they had a deal for $30 with 2 burgers, 2 fries and 2 sauces. Got velvet lady (chicken) burger for myself and ordered two fatties fries and aioli sauce (canāt remember which the second one was) and as expected, they were awesomely yum! The burger was huge and all the ingredients were generous. Loved the avocado inside the burger and the bun was very soft. The fries were in huge serving. To be honest we couldnāt finish everything
One thing about the burger was that it was a bit messy to eat. The juice dripped down and the fillings might drop but thatās a common problem for burgers anyway.
Always love a good BYO with a giant burger + crispy fries for $22 at Velvet Burger! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. No complaints.
I need to come here more often, I forgot how tasty and decently sized the burgers are! They are on the expensive side but there a few cheaper options too and they run 2 for 1 Tuesdays which is a great deal. Friendly crew, and fast service also.
Massive burgers with decent ingredients. Quick table service. The fatties and kumara fries are a must have. Definitely coming back soon. They also do a 2 for 1 on a Tuesday.
Enjoys the two for one Tuesdays, burger of the month promotions and the good Times club. Awesome friendly staff with great service and responsibility.
This was quite a hype several months ago and I was not one of the first ones who rode that bandwagon, though I love burgers once in a while, I never crave them plus it was quite a walk from my office so I would rather go to somewhere near. Few weeks ago, after an early night out in the city we managed to pass by this place, this time no more massive queue compared to its early days, in fact there were only few people dining in when we came.
Came here with a friend and they have a load of meat options however not a great amount for vegetarian eaters. Nonetheless, the veggieĀ burger was still super tasty and I would definietly come back for another! The Kumara fries are also a great add-on if you are wanting to make it a combo. A really cool casual vibe with awesome service and burgers that are super filling.
Got the luxe bird with extras of pineapple and bacon. It was pretty good. They forgot my extras though and I had to go back to ask for it but that got rectified pretty quickly. The price is a bit on the steep side so I probably wouldnāt come here often.
Went here on a tuesday and got an extra burger free. Burgers are very large with fresh vegetables added on top of the patties. I ordered the double brown which has 2 beef patties, tasted very good and a steal at 2 for the price of 1.Ā
Good place for a burger lunch
Came in for lunch today. Ordered online so we got the second burger free. The beet drop was amazing. Beetroot and beef mixed together created one of the best tasting patties. They had the perfect amount of sauce with cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes. Burger was huge but the quality was still good. Buns werenāt soggy at all. Gone burger was large. The chicken tasted so crispy and the beef, fresh. Order didnāt take too long and environment was nice. Hot sauces were provided. They even had one with kiwi fruit flavouring.
Stopped by to grab lunch with friends and ordered the Cheesy Bro, oh my goodness the burgers are so big! Definitely worth the price! I struggled to finish my burger but enjoyed the combination of sauces, soft bun and beef patty. Great spot to grab a burger!
Had ordered the luxe bird burger and fatties . The burger is very huge but very delicious the chicken was so tender and the burger itself was very juicy. One of the best burgers I have had .
Really great place if you're looking for a nice really burger. I tried the big brown and was fantastic with some fries. The service was quick and had a great experience over all.
Velvet Burger is defiantly the place to go every time you are craving a burger. My go-to burger here is the velvet lady - it is simply divine. On Tuesdays, you can get 2 for the price of one and it is one heck of a deal. Order online and take it to the park as it's often too busy to dine in on Tuesdays.
Came here twice this week. Itās a shame Velvet Burger doesnāt have more vege options (No fish burgers too) Ordered the only vege burger on the menu & fries both times. Big bun & thick patty. Enjoyed them both. Fries were crispy. Liked the vibe of the place. Good music too. Great service & no long wait time.
I came here with a friend the other day and was surprisingly pleased. The food is a little expensive but the quality and portion size makes up for it. I definitely left here feeling very full (in a good way). The general ambiance of the store is also very nice, for a relaxed catchup with mates. The food was also well made and quick, would definitely recommend here if you want a chill, casual sitdown burger place
Had the Velvet Lady (Chicken burger). The burger was large, and tasted as good as it looked. However "Gourmet" is an overstatement, I'm not convinced the price tag matched the product. This is not the place for someone on a budget, or looking for value for their money.
But if price is no issue, then I do recommend this place to grab a quick, decent burger at lunch or after work.
Had a beef burger.'Big bro' I think it was called
It was filling and tasty! Huge burgers!
Price is around 15$ or so but the food quality and quantity match the price, best burger joint I have come across hands down.
The lady at the counter was really helpful,she chose the burger for me and I did not regret letting her choose whatever.
Great service, neat and tidy seating area too.
Highly recommend.!!
I ordered a cheesy bro, it was massive. The Patty was a bit cold and the sauces were a bit overpowering but the meat was really flavoursome and the service was great šš
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Velvet Burger has always had a reputation from making quality, gourmet burgers and I have always held it in high regard since my first meal there.Ā I stopped by after work as I felt it was time I finally gave it a review.
I ordered the Big Bro (bacon, egg, mushroom, beetroot), with side of Fatties (chunky chips) and Chili Mayo dipping sauce.Ā Much like their other burgers, the Big Bro contains some moving parts which interact well enough with each other to create nice (largely sweet) flavors but I find they put too much sauce or not enough of the other fillings for anything to really hit their stride.Ā One thing you'll notice about the burgers is that the patties aren't as thick as other burger places and they are much more delicate.Ā The buns are very soft and fluffy which I liked but this also made it hard for me to eat towards the end of my meal as I am very much an amateur burger eater.Ā Overall an enjoyable burger but not the best I've had from Velvet.Ā The fatties were fried to a nice crisp but they didn't possess the body good chunky chips should have as they were a bit hollow.Ā Speaking from memory, their Skinnies were much better.Ā The Chili Mayo is mayonnaise mixed with sweet chili sauce.Ā I wasn't a fan of this combination as I expected it to be mixed with Sriracha and would recommend going for Aioli instead.Ā Ā
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In the past, I have also tried the Hottie - a mildly spicy, smaller beef burger and the incomparable Gone Burger - a huge burger with a beef patty, crumbed chicken breast and bacon.Ā My friend always orders the Velvet Lady which he holds in high regard but the Gone Burger is my clear favorite and is the one I'd recommend to anyone with the appetite.Ā Ā
The staff at the counter are friendly and serve the orders to your table.Ā The water is self service.Ā The place is dimly lit and feels a bit rustic.
Velvet Burger offers a different experience to most burger joints because as its name may imply, it sacrifices the gritty ethos of the hamburger to focus on a gourmet approach.Ā The burgers are very refined and despite not being my ideal definition of a burger combined with my own personal nitpicks, they still taste very good and in my opinion are definitely worth trying out.
Caught up with a friend and it was our first experience at Velvet Burger. Was not disappointed at all! Cool atmosphere, deliciously filling burgers. The fact they sold alcohol was a plus too :)
had beef n chicken ! Omg was really yum. Portion was really big enough. I tried fried pickles for the first time. Was good ! I even like the bottle of coke:)
So good ! The burgers are tasty, and the kumara chips are so yummy. I particularly loved the one with chutney inside and the mushrooms ! I highly recommend it !
This is a fantastic place for a quick burger. The burgers are a good size, nice and juicy an filled with flavour. The location is also very central and easily accesible with public transport close by.
Really yum! Great staff and super quick service. I got the big brown and was delicious, my partner got the gone burger and he loved It! Perfect for late night burger cravings or if you're wandering the city lost
Velvet Burger has good size burgers which are definitely consistent in taste/quality. I had the Velvet Lady last time and despite being a smaller option was definitely enough for me. Staff here are always super friendly!!
We went to Velvet Burger on our trip to New Zealand . When the burger came , i had just two words , it was huge & mouth watering and that was true ! Yummiestburger i ever ate !!
The burger holder was another thing that one my heart !! One of a kind and really amazing!!! Loved the ambience, light music and just enough bright to enjoy the food !! Am coming here again!!!
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+3.5
Love coming to Velvet burger as itās close to work and great value especially on 2-4-1 Tuesdays. š¤©š¤©š¤©
Service is prompt and friendly.
My favourite is āBabeā and āBig Brownā.
I visited it on a Tuesday. It was very crowded but the service was good and fast.Ā
Happening place with a retro feel.
I ordered the "Animal Rights Burger" for a take away... Yummy! It tasted fresh.. I liked the flavor of coriander in the pattie.
Definitely going back.. this time for dining in! :)
First time at velvet burger - the experience was amazing! The atmosphere was chill and would be great for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. It was very busy on a Friday night. We had Godfather (burger of the month) and the big bird with cranberry sauce and big scoop of skinny fries with the BEST AIOLI I'VE EVER HAD!! The cost of the burgers are reasonable as they are big and hearty, we both commented on how delicious the burger were. Would definitely be coming here again!
I got the squawk dawg and it was pretty good, the restaurant was nearly empty when we went and food came in about 10 minutes. The burgers are filling and price is not bad.
Went here for lunch on my 21st. Buns were dry, chicken burger was average but think the pork was really dry. Chips were decent, they offered two types of chips skinny and fat. But the staff had to offer us a mixture between the two because skinny fries were not enough. Staff was friendly tho.
Velvet Burger on Fort St is a great spot for a casual meal. The spot has a comforting ambiance with a retro diner interior as though it's through a sepia filter.
The service is friendly. But it took a long period of time for our food to arrive. We can here for dinner on a Tuesday night. But it was a late dinner nearing 9pm. But we still had to wait for 30mins for 2 burgers.
We both ordered the Animal's Rights burger. The burger was seasoned well. But the kumara patty was too soft. My burger was served to me verging more on cold than warm. There wasn't enough of a crust so The main texture of the burger was mush. That was disappointing especially due to the long wait.
The value was great, with Tuesdays 2 for 1 burger deal.
I love this place ....I ordered the chilli burger it was divine as well as the chips ..nice clean burger joint ...staff were lovely and I will be back ...very happy
Amazing customer service with a great location in a CBD . There is a burger for everyone here. The patties here are thick and juicy . If you have not tried a venison before, you can also come here to try it out.
Love this place, Two-for-one Tuesday provides amazing value.Burgers are always on point, wholesome and tasty NZ style burgers!Favourite is always the velvet lady or big bird. They have a GF bun option, sometimes out of stock so it pays to check first but it tastes amazing compared to most GF buns.The staff are always friendly and helpful too. Highly recommended!
Came here for dinner, pretty empty so food came fast.
I ordered the "animal rights" burger and it came out pretty average (I'd say you can get better premium burgers at other places). I like the hashies and sour cream tho (very yum!).
We ordered the "babe" burgers, kumara fries and normal fries. Burgers were soo good! Buns were fluffy and meat was cooked well. The sides were okay, good portion but nothing great. The service was nice.
Tried the Big Bro Burger and it was incredible.Ā Hands down the greatest I have ever had and feel very blessed to find the place. I didn't get to try the chips but I did try the Corona.Ā Perfect match.
This is a happening place I must say. Atleast on Tuesdays.
We ordered Babe burger . It is big and dekicious.
Mouth watering.
The burger have fried chicken pinapple bacon lettus etc and yummy.
The service and ambiance are good too.
Great food, environment, price , range of beers. Skinnies are so good and the burger is so big, it will fill you up , so be mindful while ordering food . Omg I can go to the place many times . Keep it up guys with the food and quality.
Only thing that I would like is more than 1 piece of cucumber. This is hands down my favourite food place though. The staff are always lovely. Cheap burgers for the size of the burger. Never wait longer than 20 minutes on a busy day.
A place i have wanted to go to for years! We were there jusy before 5,30 on a weekday. Ordered two hotties, skinny fries, aioli and chilli mayo. We were told 15 minutes. The place boasts a generous seating area behind the counters. Food arrived in less than a 15 minutes. The bun was crisp on the outside and soft inside. Meat was not the standard burger and was spiced perfectly. The amounts of relish, hot sauc, onion and lettuce were bang on and not messy! The burger is on the large side! Fried were just shoestring fries but for each serving we got a rather large bowl: the aioli was a tad too garlicy and the chill mayo really just tasted like butter and something rather sweetish. Wont get sauces again. Service was pleasant. Would dine there again!
Now these are one of those establishment with serious money for value for 30 or but more you can get two burgers plus a side and a drink. Always go here when need to go out for a decent quick meal. Definitely recommend this place, way better than your average burger fuel
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+4.5
I went to Velvet burger with some uni friends for the 2 for 1 on Tuesday. We all ordered goneburgers and wow! It was amazing! The service was good and the food was quick even though the place was really busy. I've been to quite a few burger places around Auckland and I think this is definitely a highlight for me
Interesting interior and decor in a central city location, with generous servings. The beef burger was tasty with a great bun, however the wedges with sour cream were just s little soggy and underwhelming.
I love their 2-4-1 deal :) staff are super friendly and I honestly go to this place almost every once a week. One small flaw would be that their hottie is pretty inconsistent. Sometimes it's too spicy for me to eat, sometimes it's just perfect. I am pretty sure it isn't my tolerance for spicy food fluctuating.
Place deserves the positive rating they are getting, food comes in and tastes great almost every time and if an order is incorrect they quickly rectify it. Staff are very friendly, inviting and do not rush you out while the are packing up.
Went here for lunch. Interior is nice. I really like the graffiti in front and the wooden inspired theme.
We ordered Squak Dawg, Hottie and Wedges. Wedges came out first and they were okay. It was good and the serving was generous but nothing really special. The burgers then arrived and they looked massive. I liked the Hottie better than the Squak Dawg. The latter had better flavours (and is really spicy). What I liked with the burgers are the buns - they remind me of a bread back home called "pandesal". However, the patties were too thin for my liking and didn't really stand out.
Best burger I have eaten ever. From Tauranga, always go there. Great service, reasonable prices. I dream of going back there. Fresh buns delicious meat patties, you cant go wrong.
First review.
Me and some friends decided to check this place out on a cold Auckland night to warm our stomachs up, and boy it was the best decision!
Reading the menu Itself left us with watering mouths as the menu was so descriptive.
After minutes of pondering I chose the Velvet Burger, my friend also had the Velvet with extra aoli, mushrooms and my other friend got the babe burger + a side of skinny chips with aoli.... Yum.
The Velvet consisted of pineapple, venison, cos lettuce and chili mayo. Couldn't have asked for a better burger! The chips + aoli really made it as well, I had been craving garlic allll day and it really came through in the sauce.
Also awesome customer service!
A+++
One of the places we go to when we go eat in town.Ā Loved the burgers here. We prefer only this burger place and burger burger in Ponsonby.Ā Definitely a better alternative from other fast food chains like Mc Donalds and Burger King.Ā Ā Worth a try if you feel like a burger in town.Ā Decor : 5/5 Ā Food: 4.5/5 Ā Ambience: 4/5
Burgers are a thing Auckland does well. And if youāre feeling those cravings, you canāt go wrong with a Velvet Burger. Each burger is made from quality ingredients complete with that southern kiwi touch. The result is something quite unique. Fancy some beets in your burger? Velvet Burger has you sorted.
Great place for a burger! Love the atmosphere and customer service provided. Tuesday is always a great day to go for the 2 for 1 special. Apart from a few longer than usual waiting times (because it is so packed) this place is definitely worth coming back for šš
Yum! Reasonable prices and v delicious food.
We got the big bird burger and a mini sqwark burger and fries.
Burgers were big and tasty and fries were really well cooked.
Service was friendly, comfy inside with booths and tables and cool decor. Would totes go again.
Good portion sizes and good loyalty scheme. Also appreciate the 2 for 1 Tuesday's. My go to is the Goneburger and its huge enough to be a full meal.
Great portions, and even greater service! One of my favourite burger places! Always come here to grab a meal and chill with friends. I am always stuck between the velvet lady and the big bird. The staff are so friendly, and they know how to treat their customers. Out of all my experiences my order was misplaced twice, and they were really nice served but they'd given me a refund of the full price of the burgers. Except for that they do not clean their back tables very often. There were left over plates on some tables before I come in, and still be there when I leave. Other than that this place does not disappoint!
Velvet Burger is my favourite burger place in town. The size is really huge. And come here on Tuesdays to get the 2 for 1 voucher (don't forget to check their Facebook for the code). Highly recommended :)
Suggested by a friend, the kumara fries were to die for, Burger was very delicious and quality, especially with appearance. Wasn't the best burger I've had and was a little pricey but great experience. Would suggest it to others if their to spend it up but the fries definitely deserve a comeback to the burger joint.
This place has the best vegetarian burger I've ever had! You can choose a veggie patty made from either falafel, tofu or mushroom, which is unlike to anywhere else I've ever been and it's good to have options. It has really nice service as well.
I heard a lot about the place so I tough to check it out.
I order big bro berger and big Brown berger.
For start they do have some interesting name in their menu.
My berger was amazingly good .best part of the berger was a bread patties.
It was different.
Must recommend
Probably one of my favorite burger places. I get a lot of food cravings which are pretty general, but I often find myself specifically craving a burger from here. Particularly their velvet burger, just... Nothing else compares.
They have a good range to choose from that are quite unique and everything just taste so fresh and of high quality. Staff are all real nice too!
One of the better burger joints I've been to. Unique and refreshing flavours, with each burger being a unique experience. I couldn't say what i liked and what i didn't as per my usual posts and reviews, as all were good. We got to try the stag, velvet lady, homegrown and babe (least liked but still loved it).
Only go there for two for one Tuesdays. One of the best burger places I've been to in the city. So huge, which is good for me because I too, am huge
Good burgers, lovely service, had the original beef burger, meat was tender and really a joy to bite into! Thoroughly satisfied GideonMarisa MasterchefNz2015 #g1
I used to love this place when they first opened. I remember when they had amazing deals and nice burgers to entice people to visit them. They're still good, but getting a bit on the pricier side of things.
Food: 6.5/10
Service: 3.5/5
Ambience: 3.5/5
Value: 3.5/5
Overall: 17/25
I have always had the sqawk dawg and sometime had fries / wedges. The burgers are good but a bit pricey and the staff and venue are both great. However the fries and aioli have not been very good. I have tried both the fatties and skinnies and neither really do it - soggy.
Love this place, my favourite burger joint. They really know how to make a good burger without cutting corners.
The restaurant has a nice atmosphere if you want to sit and eat - inside or outside in the pedestrian mall.
This place is quite a cool place to chill after work; quick friendly service, decent burgers and price, good portions and serves my fav emersons.
Definitely a burger joint comparable to those around town.
Velvet Burger is my favourite burger joint in Auckland! The burgers are massive and yummmmm. I love their hashies too. Make sure you get the 2-for-1 Tuesday deal :)
Excellent for dinner. Burgers are delicious and well presented. Convenient location and a wide range if options. Not to expensive as well for a fulling dinner.
Love their velvet lady burger and hashies, taste absolutely amazing. One burger is enough to fill you up to the fullest and definitely recommend for lunch and dinner ā¤ļø
Finding vegan food options in Auckland that aren't boring can be a challenge, but Velvet Burger are quite good. I come here at least once every fortnight, and order the Animal Rights Burger. The aioli and yogurt sauce are replaced with avocado and jalapeƱos, and the staff are quite accommodating with that. The Kumara and Coriander pattie is scrumptious, and I've never had a bad experience. I used to be loyal to Burger Fuel, but Velvet Burger have won me over.
I love their burgers specially wincent burger which are, all jucy and light, tge bread is very soft aswell .I can have it every day as my lunch.
Good burgers with quality meat..
Service is good
Lots of space to sit inside
When I get bored of buger fuel I go here
Skinny Fries are yum!!
So I ordered the Bro burger, wedges and washed it down with a ginger beer ($27). It's a groovy place to eat. Nice atmosphere and the staff do table service. I thought the burger was okay the bun swallows the filling up so you feel like you're eating a lot of bread. The wedges and sour-cream are epic though. Definitely recommend eating here when you want a break from Burger Fuel or Burger Wisconsin. The reason I rated a 4 though was the cost of the meal was expensive and visually didn't satisfy me totally. However still an epic place to eat and way better than the Burger Kings of the world.
Second try, trying to eat at Velvet Burger in Auckland. The first time there was a line out the door that wasn't moving, so we ended up leaving and going somewhere else.Ā
Anyway we managed to get in last night, we ordered the Squawk burger and a scoop of fatties. Comparing Burger Fuel, Murder Burger and Velvet Burger - velvet sits somewhere in the middle. Good quality burgers with most things done right, juicy patty, fresh salad, soft toasty bun. Found the bread to meat/burger was a bit off. Don't think it would be a problem with some of the more filling burgers but for the Squawk it was a big too much bread. Chips were a bit underdone but generous in size.
Store itself has lots of atmosphere and feels more like a chilled bar than a burger joint. Nice ambience if you go down the back. Worth a visit if you like your burgers.
Inconsistent in their burger size and sometimes a little touch and go on the gluten free friendliness - on one visit, my partner got offered two bottoms to the bun because they had nothing else in stock. How does that even happen? Burgers on a gluten free bun end up to be quite expensive. I do like the vegetarian options, however reckon they should offer more in the mini size for the smaller appetites among us.
Love velvet burger! First tried them down in Dunedin as a visiting Aussie and haven't looked back. These are a bit more manageable than Burger Fuel in my opinion and flavour and menu are great. Be back soon.
Absolutely love Velvet Burger and their special Tuesdays! First gourmet burger that I've ever tasted and fell in love with its trademark "Velvet Burger" ever since. Love the black pepper tang and the tangy, juicy patty with a slice of pineapple. Portion is huge and the bun is very crusty. Both of their potato and kumara chips are also kiwi classics that shouldn't be missed! Love Velvet
Some of the best burgers in Auckland! The hottie and the Velvet lady are classics. Add bacon to all burgers can't go wrong! I also highly recommend chilli Mayo as a dip with the hashies! Awesome service, friendly staff and a cool sit down place. Also love the 2 for 1 deals on Tuesday's!
After all these years, Velvet Burger's charisma and quality of its burgers still remains the top of my table. 3 years throughout University, my friends and I have always visited on Tuesdays; usually burger joints are good because a) they've got giagantic burgers or b) grease, delicious grease. True to its name Velvet Burger is one of the few that pull off a classy, yet slightly devilishly delicious burger.
Sinful burgers and amazing bread (they don't make their own, but wherever they get it from, it is awesome!) Fries aren't half bad either. The only better thing to have in here is more beers on tap, and no other burger place could beat it!
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I had a simple beef burger ($8.9). The taste of the patty was very good. The texture of the buns were nice as well. The combination of aioli sauce and tomato sauce was excellent.Ā
Next, I had a venison burger. The patty was a little too spicy and I could not taste the venison which was a bit pity.
Over all, however, I enjoyed their burgers and want to try other burgers next visit.
Delicious burgers! The portion is huge. I have a small appetite yet I most often still manage to finish them. Tuesdays are the best days to eat here as they usually have the 2 for 1 Tuesday deals making these burgers wayyy worth it.
First time at velvet burger - the experience was amazing! The amosphere was chill and would be great for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. It was very busy on a Friday night. We had The Stag and The Velvet Burger with a scoop of skinny fries. The cost of the burgers are reasonable as they are big and hearty. There are a lot of seating and the menu is simple but extensive! Would definitely be coming here again!
Good tasting burgers. Use 2 for 1 meal deal regularly. 12 bux for a big burger would be quite ridiculous though. Service can take a very long time on tuesday lunch time, but that is understandable given the deal.
Velvet burger has awesome burgers and are worth a visit if you like burgers. I have had the burger with portobello and blue cheese, since I really love both of them. The taste of the mushroom and cheese we're not really present and did not add to the tasty burger.
Good tasting burgers although nothing to write home to Aunty about. Slow service and it wasn't all the busy this particular day we were there. The tables could have done with a good wipe down and the rubbish on the floors...not a great first impression esp when having lunch.
I recently went to Velvet burger after quite a few years. I used to get the Velvet lady so thought I would get it again with some "skinny" fries with aioli. I went on a Thursday night and it was fairly busy. There only appeared to be 2 cooking, so accepted the fact that I may need to wait a while. Well I did have to wait but it was quicker than I expected. The Velvet lady is as good as I remembered it to be, so were the chips. Velvet burger provide bottles of water and glasses for patrons. Its very similar to Burger fuel, but I prefer Velvet burger, the burgers don't taste as 'mass-produced' in my opinion. THey have a nice variety of burgers too!
Been a regular here for a few years now and I got to say this place is a perfect place for a lunch with your co-workers or fellow Uni friends. Its a solid pub style burger joint in the heart of the city. Great vibe and decor, staff are always friendly and the toilets are clean.
Food wise, the burgers are MASSIVE and they should be for the price you pay! I usually get the Velvet Lady and its got to be one of my favorites. Also, you can't go wrong with the skinnies and the Aioli is one of the best I have ever tried.
Worked upstairs at FSU. Eaten here multiple times - each time been satisfied. Cool staff who always greet and smiling upon entry. Keep it up!
This place is pretty average. They really need to be more coherent with their orders and their menu. A bit overpriced too. Their menu is also weird.
Seriously the best burger joint I have EVER been too. A bit pricey but definitely worth it!! We went here for a reward from my tutor at course. I had the Babe Burger it was delicious. Meat cooked to perfection, salad fresh and crispy. We also got kumara chips that were so crisp and crunchy its quite hard to find good kumara chips but theres were on point. They also have combos as well. I had a very good experience here and I cant wait to go back :)
Absolutely the best burger joint in town.. I always eat way too much. Definitely try the hottie and the babe.. Plus the fries are fantastic.
Serves terrific big burgers with innovative flavours and original specials. Great location with plenty of seating and space to eat out front in the sun. Be sure to like them on Facebook for their Tuesday specials.
The best burgers ever!!!! My favorite is the Hottie- spicy with a hint of sweet from the mango. And the patty is amazing. Even the burger bun is tasty.
This place makes an awesome burger. Had their spicy burger option and it was yum. Same with the fries :) really enjoyed this place. It's also a very nice setting to done in. Highly recommend. I'm a burger fan and their food is seriously good.
Awesome burgers and awesome staff when I first went there to dine in. The second time I went, I went to grab some burgers to takeaway one of the staff was very inattentive and very unfriendly. Was quite disappointed with that but still very tasty burgers at a very decent price.
Tuesday's 2 for 1 deal - you can never go wrong with that. Burgers are amazing!! I will defiantly recommend this to everyone. The place has ample seating and the vintage look, hands down amazing ;)
went here with 5 work mates on tuesday to take advantage of the 2 for 1 deal. Most of us ordered the big bird and 1 person ordered the big bro. We all loved the burgers. They were decent sized and full of ingredients even though it was 2 for 1 deal. The food tasted fresh as well. My friend from Canada said it was the best burger she has ever had. We will be making Velvet Burger a regular thing on Tuesdays now.
Velvet Burger is another of Aucklands great burger joints. It can be a bit pricey but the burgers are such good quality. Their loyalty club is excellent, with regular freebies and discounts.
I ordered the vege burger, which easily the best I've ever had. The flavours were powerful and the pattie was very similar to a falafel, but not oily at all. My friend ordered the Stag burger which came with blue cheese sauce which was extremely tasty.
The service is friendly and quick. Considering how busy it was, we were eating very soon after we ordered.
Best burgers ever. Slightly long wait for me, even though I didn't dine during peak hours, but well worth the wait
I tried the mini vension burger as I wasn't too hungry and hadn't tried vension before. It was pretty good for what I paid for it but the wait time was quite a while. I'll definitely be back to try the other burgers!
Had Velvet Burger (Venison) with fries and Chilli Mayo and it was pretty good. Wait time was bit lengthy given that the place was almost empty on a Sunday afternoon, not sure why, maybe it just takes longer to make quality burger. I'd definitely be back to try the 'Hottie' burger. I did a takeaway but it seems like a great place to wash down a burger and fries with nice chilled beer.
I have been here 3 times, I really like the flavour of their beef patty, it is really full of flavour and delicious.
It is a bit on the thin side, I think I would give it 5 stars if the wait time is shorter and if the patty is a bit thicker, it does kind of get lost in the bun a little bit.
I really enjoy my Squak Dawg! One of the best burger I ever had.
As for the staff who serve us...she done a good job. She did accidentally spill some of the fries out of the bowl while serving. She left the bowl on our table and came back with another bowl of fries for no charge. (Now that's good service!)
Well done.
For someone new to this branding...I have to say, they left me with a good impression and I will definitely be back for more.
Love the ambiance and great place to catch up with friends.
Quite simply - delicious burgers and fries with good service.
Table service needs some attention.
Had the Velvet burger as I was keen to see what the venison tasted like.
Didn't have to wait too long. Strangely got my burger before the guy who was already waiting when I arrived (maybe he had a bigger order...).
Burger was hot, fresh, and tasty. Nice, crisp veges, properly cooked pattie, slightlyspicy chilli-mayo=all good. Would eat again.
The volume of the music playing in shop could be turned down a notch or two to make ordering/conversation easier.
Simply the best burger I ever ate! Fast and friendly service from the team, beautiful burger. I hope they kept their standard! (too bad if they are not as what the first review said).
Based on my visit in Jan 2011: fast, friendly service. Something for the meaties, veggies & vegans. Velvet Lady & Animal Rights (mushroom) were delicious! Also sell booze. Shame if the standard has dropped (as mentioned below) as they have a good thing going here.
Amazing burgers at great prices!
I've been in Auckland for nearly 5 years now, and whenever I want a good burger I head down to Velvet Burger!
The amount if choices they have for burgers is amazing, and the fact that each and every burger pattie can be replaced with either tofu, portobello or falafel patties.
The fatties are also amazing! With that yoghurt relish they have available as well. Ohhhh man! Just divine!
Yum yum yum! Great service love this place, there whole menu is delicious love the burger variety
I've visited Velvet Burger on a number of occasions, and while they are usually very good, I have had a few not so grand experiences. I understand that it does get very busy there sometimes, but I once waited over 30 minutes for my order. This I feel is a little too long for a burger joint; even at a restaurant, that would be pushing it for me. The burgers were also pretty sloppy and falling apart when I finally got home to eat them.
However, i can't deny that when they get it right, the burgers are pretty delicious, and who can say no to their fries. I like the sit-down area they have inside; the first few times I went there, I didn't even realise it went back so far! They also have a great 2 for 1 deal on Tuesdays, which makes them really affordable.
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Pictured is the Goneburger and a full scoop of Fatties, which is what they call their thick chunky fries. These were pretty good, although very salty especially near the bottom where you have to carefully pick out the teensy fries at the bottom without coating your fingers in rock salt. Apparently if you finish the Goneburger, you deserve a high five. Well, high five me, everyone. I finished it off with space to spare for a second lunch. Yes, I eat too much...high metabolism problems :P
That being said, Velvet Burger does seriously generous sized burgers that most people would probably be very satisfied finishing off. No place does them bigger and better than here as far as I know. None of that limp oily business here. Just strong flavour combinations between perky-looking hamburger buns. They've got heaps of space for you to eat in and enjoy your burger, and the service is happy and fantastic.
With a thick beef patty, crumbed chicken patty and slices of streaky bacon, the Goneburger was meat galore. All of the meat was excellent, and there was enough salad to balance it out. The aioli and relish were sparing, so you weren't dripping everywhere, but the bun had soaked enough of it to give the burger's flavour another dimension. Most of all, the sheer size of the burger is astonishing. I take tiny bites, so my companion was pretty amused watching me attack the burger.
Velvet Burger also has some great vegetarian options, not to fear! Kumara and coriander patty, anyone?
P.S. I live for the 2 for 1 Tuesdays. Password on their Facebook page.
My favourite burger place at the moment or maybe I can say, I just love the atmosphere around Fort Street area. The price of the burgers is higher if you will compare to other burger places. However, you'll see a huge difference on what are the inside ingredients of their burgers, probably sort of healthier than others like their Velvet Lady burger with salads and chicken breast mainly for women who go to gym or health conscious, it's a little bit guilt free to eat. Moreover, Velvet Burger is the only burger place I know, if I'm not mistaken, that offers tiny hash browns as sidings and I always order that together with any kind of burger.
Visited Velvet burger for a quick dinner before a concert. We enjoyed our meal, burgers were big and the place offers a great selection of burgers from Vegetarian to the Big Brown or even the Goneburger.
I definitely prefer Velvet burger to fast food chains, Why not enjoy better quality, better taste and better service?
Affordable and friendly, I would come back and maybe challenge myself to a bigger burger! :)
They know burgers. Amazing taste and it is well worth the $$
Burgers are a thing Auckland does well. And if you're feeling those cravings, you can't go wrong with a Velvet Burger. Each burger is made from quality ingredients supplemented with that southern kiwi touch. The result is something quite unique. Fancy some beets in your burger? Velvet Burger has you sorted.
The location is great and the staff are friendly and energetic - orders don't take long here. I will admit though, I've been slightly disappointed a number of times when they ran out of kumara chips. I hope they sort this out!
Next time you're in the city, skip the McDonald's and give Velvet Burger a try. Better yet, come here with a friend on a Tuesday and you can get two burgers for the price of one (check out their Facebook page for this deal). The Goneburger and the Big Bro are highly recommended!
Velvet burger is a quirky little burger bar near the bottom of town. The menu is extremely unique with burgers you've probably never seen or heard of before. There are plenty of seats inside and outside so its a good place for birthdays or what not. The food being unique, is also very delicious and the portions are definitely filling.
Would recommend this place to anyone in the CBD.
Woof.
I like it so much!!people must go on Tuesday for the half price burger!! And their burger is so yum and big!!
Our pick for hand-made burgers in the CBD. Velvet originates from Dunedin and has brought its southern vibe with it. Velvet is located in a historic building in the revitalized Fort Street area and is perfect for a casual bite with a beer or wine or a family outing. Try the lamb burger. Even the vegetarian burger is good. For the full review and menu recommendations go to http://cheapeats.co.nz/velvet-burger/
I went to Velvet burger for the first time for lunch yesterday. What a selection! It took my friend and I while to choose but we settled on the Velvet Lady with added beetroot (what is a burger without beetroot?) and the Homegrown with beetroot & horopito chutney with a side of kumara fries. The Velvet lady was fantastic! The chicken breast was lovely and moist and the salad crisp. I went through about 7 napkins which is always a sign of a good burger. The homegrown was tasty but not on the same level as the Velvet Lady. The sauce was a bit sweet and over powering so I will go for the minty yoghurt sauce, aioli & velvet relish option instead next time. The fries were nice and crispy and were served with a healthy amount of aioli. There's nothing more disappointing than ordering fries and getting a paltry amount of dip only enough for a quarter of the fries. They also have a great beer selection including Moa, Tuatara, Epic and Emerson's. I'll definitely be going back.
Their burgers are to die for! I visit Velvet Burger when I'm craving the Homegrown or the Velvet Lady. They are priced higher than your standard fast food burger joints (McD, BK, KFC, Wendys), but its totally worth it!
The burgers are made to order, and taste great every time. The combo comes with Fatties or Skinnies (fries) with Aioli dips, or you can also opt in for Kumara chips.
Lamb, Venison, Chicken, Beef burgers all come in big or small sized portions, so its good for the super hungry as well as the not-so-hungry :)
Tasty burger!
I have ordered the 'Big Burger' with fries on the side, the burger itself looked and tasted really good with all the toppings.
4 Stars from me - was a bit overpriced for what i got in my opinion.
16 NZD for the hamburger alone (or as written: 15.90) + 5.5 NZD for a below-average fries.
Still, it was a good experience!
Really delicious burgers and wide range to choose from. Definitely prefer the shoestring fried over the thicker cut ones. Loved the wall decor and the wooden interior. Great place to get some lunch with friends.
Truth be told, when it comes to flavour wise my friends have asked me if my tastebuds are actually functional; Iām just not picky at all and generally love everything!!
These burgers were no exception. My friend and I got the velvet lady; the buns were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside (as were the fatties fries; the skinnies fries are like maccas fries so go fatties tbh); the chicken was juicy and cooked well, the sauces esp the aioli was omfg, and the veggies were fresh and crisp asf!!!
Kinda wish they had smaller buns just so that the ratio was right but service and food was 100%!!
Ordered the 4 burgers combo for 48 dollars. Definitely worth it. Fresh and big portion.
Really nice burgers. Itās not often you get anything other than salad and tomato as normal veggies in your burgers so I personally loved getting cucumber. We tried all 3 kind of fries and everything was really nice. Portions are pretty big too.
Thanks for such a nice takeaway
Ok Iām not sure what the deal is but I almost felt ripped of when I ordered a combo with my burger and didnāt get my drink till I had to ask for it as I was leaving not cool however the service was great food was awesome but the condiments needed to be regularly topped up not just the water jugs hot sauce also thatās why Iām particularly recommending this place food is good though
Really excellent burgers, well seasoned fries, come with an ingenious card burger holder! Slowish service but well worth the wait!
The staff was very kind, but the soft bread was not my style.
I always enjoy their burger as I have tried all type of burgers and all of them are delicious. Thank you Fort St team.
Awesome Burgers and the two for Tuesday was even better as we were off a ship for the day.
The staff looked a bit miserable. It seems they had a good party yesterday. Overall, the burger was tasty and so was the beer
Nice burger for my few visits, it's a little on the pricey side but times too short for a bad burger isn't it?
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+4
I did enjoy the burger , was big and testy, the only negative point is that I find it a little bit sweet, not sure if this was for the sauce .
Ordered two burgers online and pickup time said to expect at 5:30. Did not receive order until 5:45.
Food was delicious when arrived. Perhaps computer system needs to change to manage expectations more true to time as my partner had somewhere to be and he was late.
Clean dining area.
Others were going and asking about their orders being done too maybe a time board would help with whose is ready
The best burgers in Auckland. Very good atmosphere and nice and friendly staff.
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