“Good food, good company, and cold drinks,” is what you’ll find at Milford’s newest dining destination — Good Town Burger Shop, nestled in the heart of the beachside suburb. Shaking up the local dining scene with a modern ode to the classic burger bar, Good Town specialises in slightly old-school, expertly prepared burgers. The concise but considered menu pairs familiar favourites with tasty modern takes — running the gamut from smash patty cheeseburgers to Korean fried chicken iterations, with plenty to keep you satiated on the sides front, too.
The space itself is pared-back and unpretentious, with nostalgic nods to the classic American diner peppered throughout — from pops of red to custom emblemed crockery and checkered accents.
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On the food front, the signature cheeseburger is a firm favourite, pairing a smash patty with double layers of gooey cheese, house pickles, and Good Town’s signature ‘good’ sauce, all encased in a pillowy bun. The fried chicken burger is another standout, featuring golden fried chicken thigh, cheddar, lettuce, pickled onion and secret sauce. Vegetarians aren’t forgotten, either, with the vege option featuring a mozzarella-stuffed portobello mushroom patty with tomato, lettuce and truffle mayo.
An essential element to any meal that can oftentimes be an afterthought, Good Town doesn’t fall short on flavour when it comes to their sides, with the eatery’s onion rings already earning cult status, available alongside chicken nibbles (in original or Korean), and loaded fries. Drinks-wise, the burger bar has a bespoke ‘Good Town larger’ on tap, alongside a few local IPAs and wine by the glass — including a tasty chilled red.
Open Tuesday through Saturday for dine-in or takeaway, Good Town Burger Shop is already proving a welcome addition to Milford’s burgeoning dining scene, and looks well worth a trip over the bridge.
Opening hours:
Tuesday — Saturday, 5pm until 9pm
Good Town Burger Shop
89 Kitchener Road
Milford
Auckland
