Big J's Takeaways is a gourmet burger takeaway on Melton Road in Mount Wellington, run by a qualified chef with 25 years in the industry. It has picked up recognition from Concrete Playground, Top Review's and Urban List as one of Auckland's better burger stops, alongside a loyal local following. The menu runs on hand made patties and sauces built from fresh ingredients, with a burger of the week that changes regularly alongside a wider range of cabinet food, takeaways and heat and eat meals, including the chimichangas the shop is known for. Chips come with chicken salt or a side of gravy for dunking, and because the kitchen makes things to order, a short wait at busier times is normal, so calling ahead helps. On Melton Road in Mount Wellington, it is the kind of local takeaway people plan a trip back for.