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Paul's Famous Hamburgers

12 Princes Hwy, Sylvania NSW 2224, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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Find Paul's Famous Hamburgers

12 Princes Hwy, Sylvania NSW 2224, Australia

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+61 2 9522 5632
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Paul's Famous Hamburgers

Paul’s Famous Hamburgers delivers old-school corner-shop nostalgia wrapped hot in paper. Sylvania regulars happily brave the perpetual queues for towering builds stacked with grilled onions, crisp lettuce, sweet pineapple, and thick slabs of beetroot. The chips come hot and crunchy in paper bags, aggressively dusted with savoury chicken salt. Long-time patrons know the drill—bring cash for the counter till (there is an ATM inside), order a pulpy fresh pineapple crush, and watch the staff turn around heavy brown-paper orders in minutes. Take the feast down the hill to the riverside picnic spots under the bridge.

  • Old-School Aussie Burgers: Towering, nostalgic corner-shop builds stacked with beetroot, fried egg, bacon, and grilled onions.
  • Chicken Salt Chips: Crunchy golden chips served in classic paper bags with generous coats of savoury chicken salt.
  • Rapid Assembly Line: A brisk, synchronised assembly line moves queues along and hands over hot parcels in minutes.
  • Signature Pineapple Crush: House-made fresh and pulpy pineapple juice crushed to cut through hearty burger feasts.
  • Cash-Only Operation: Traditional cash-only register with an on-site ATM available right inside the shop.
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Why Choose Paul's Famous Hamburgers

Discover why diners have made Paul's Famous Hamburgers a beloved Sydney road-trip and takeaway staple since 1957.

  • Authentic Australian Corner-Shop Burgers

    Generously built with classic Aussie toppings including beetroot, egg, and crisp bacon, keeping diners thoroughly full at fair prices.

    The beetroot, the patty, fried egg, bacon, the whole thing about it is really authentic.

    Joshua Lee

  • Signature Homemade Pineapple Crush

    Freshly made, pulpy pineapple crush beverage served as the classic house companion to balance a hearty burger meal.

    A Paul's signature. Freshly squeezed and the perfect way to cut through the richness of the burger.

    Richvrd He

  • Nostalgic Trip to Traditional Milk Bars

    Evoking beloved childhood milk-bar memories with classic flavours, seasoned fries, and a genuine retro burger-stand vibe.

    If you grew up with a corner shop selling burgers chips and milkshakes like I did, Paul’s is the place to go for a nostalgic trip back to childhood.

    Juliette Mum Sons Foodie

  • Decades of Unchanged Heritage

    Running an enduring Sydney staple where multi-generational families return to taste unaltered, time-honoured corner-store recipes.

    The last time i came here was over 20 years ago and i came again today with the family and its still as amazing as i remember

    Denise Theo

  • Lightning-Fast Turnaround for Takeaway

    Synchronised kitchen operations turn around massive takeaway orders within minutes, ideal for detours and road trips.

    Food cooked to order and in 2 minutes I walked out with a heavy bag for 14.99.

    Frederick Goh

  • Assembly-Line Speed Under Peak Rush

    A high-throughput team moves continuous queues seamlessly from ordering to collection with near-zero wait times.

    The team is super efficient, with very little to no wait between the moment you order and when you receive your meal.

    Pauline Malcouronne

Classic Australian corner-shop burgers and sides made famous since 1957

  • The Famous Works Burger

    This is the heavyweight champion. It’s packed with a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, tomato sauce, and the "Works" trio: crisp bacon, a fried egg, and pineapple.

    Richvrd He

  • Chips

    Golden, crunchy, and served in that classic paper bag that inevitably gets those beautiful salt and oil spots.

    Richvrd He

  • Chilli Chicken Burger

    I recently tried the Chilli Chicken Burger, and it was delicious.

    Nivod Menusha

  • Cheese Burger

    I normally get the cheese burger with beetroot and BBQ sauce. The meat is always so soft with lots of flavour. Lettuce and beetroot are nice and crisp.

    Rheannon

Before you head over

Helpful pointers on payment methods, turnaround times, and ordering to make the most of your visit

  • Bring Physical Cash Before You Order

    Paul's operates on a cash-only payment basis. An ATM is available inside the store if needed, though stopping for cash beforehand helps avoid potential on-site ATM fees.

  • Expect Rapid Order Turnaround

    Despite lines out the door during peak rushes, the assembly line operates rapidly—often assembling orders in under two to five minutes so you receive hot food quickly.

  • Pair with Pineapple Crush and Custom Add-Ons

    Burgers can be paired with Paul's homemade Pineapple Crush juice to balance the rich ingredients, and you can request beetroot or add Paul's Special Sauce for chips.

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