Chargrill Charlie's Melbourne Opening

Overview

Chicken-devouring people of Melbourne, a Chargrill Charlie's is coming your way. As of Saturday, April 6, Camberwell will be home to Melbourne's first — and Australia's twelfth — incarnation of the 30-year-old Sydney institution. And, to celebrate, the Charlie's team is giving away free food.

Get there between midday and 1pm on opening day to score a free quarter barbecue chicken with chips, then make a return between 5pm and 6pm to tuck into half a chook and a salad, also gratis. Merch fans will be happy to know that the store will also be slinging free Chargrilled Charlie's Ts on the day — until sold out.

There should be plenty of room — Charlie's is transforming a huge shop in Camberwell Shopping Centre into a huge open-plan space. In keeping with the eatery's usual look, you can expect a modern industrial feel, with recycled timber and splashes of black metal.

As well as burgers, chicken and chips, the menu will offer all the other goodness for which Charlie's has become legendary. That includes up to 15 types of salad on any one day, chicken schnitzel, creamed potato, rolls, DIY dinner plates and desserts, including apple pie.

The Camberwell store will be only the first of many Melbourne Chargrill Charlie's, so keep an eye on this space for more updates.