Sydney's Over-the-Top Burger Palace Milky Lane Is Opening in Brisbane

When Milky Lane opened in Bondi back in 2016, it immediately generated a cult following. Thanks to its calorific concoctions, casual any-night-of-the-week vibe and celebrity endorsements, the venue has become a go-to for many Sydneysiders when an indulgent meal is a must.

The chain made the jump to the Gold Coast in 2018, but for non-locals, the slog down south can be long and painful (albeit worthwhile once the mega shake and burger-induced coma hits). So it might be welcome news that there will soon be a solution a little closer to home for those who live in Brisbane — the team is opening a new venue at Gasworks Newstead in late-June.

The formula has remained pretty much the same across Milky Lane's six stores so far, with five in Sydney and one in Queensland to date. On the menu: artery-clogging burgers, loaded fries and shakes. Hey, if it ain't broke. Graffiti typically lines the walls, transforming the burg joint into the sort of place that instantly makes you feel cool by association. And as for culinary favourites, there's the fried chicken Chic Kanye burger, the bacon-stuffed Kevin Bacon burg, mac 'n' cheese croquettes, deep-fried Golden Gaytimes and Kit Kat Choc Fudge Booze Shake cocktails, among others.

An exact opening date hasn't been revealed, but the venue will be sizeable, seating 200 burger fiends both inside and out. It'll also be mighty close to the other burg, shake and dessert-swilling eatery in the area, Betty's Burgers — but we all know how much Brissie loves meat between two pieces of bread, hefty piles of fries, milky drinks and over-the-top sweet treats.

Milky Lane Brisbane opens at Gasworks, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead, in late-June. For further details, visit the chain's website — or keep an eye on the Surfers Paradise store's Facebook page.

Images: Milky Lane Bondi by Bodhi Liggett.