Burger Wisconsin Ilam

About Burger Wisconsin Ilam

Burger Wisconsin Ilam is the Christchurch suburb branch of Burger Wisconsin, a New Zealand-owned gourmet burger franchise that opened its first store in the Wellington suburb of Wadestown in 1989. Burger Wisconsin was New Zealand's original gourmet burger store, credited with introducing combinations such as Avocado & Bacon and Camembert & Cranberry to the local takeaway market, and has since grown to 21 stores across the country. The Burger Wisconsin name pays tribute to Wisconsin, USA's title as the "Home of the Hamburger."

The Ilam store, located on Ilam Road in Bryndwr, serves the same nationwide Burger Wisconsin menu, built around 100% New Zealand beef patties and 100% New Zealand chicken, each available in a larger Grand size or a smaller Petite size. The menu spans classic and specialty beef burgers, crumbed chicken burgers, vegetarian and vegan options, a range of sides, milkshakes, and a dedicated junior menu for younger diners. All burgers come with a choice of complimentary dip, with additional dip flavours available for a small extra charge.

As part of the wider Burger Wisconsin chain, the Ilam branch also participates in the company's loyalty programme, with customers able to sign up for rewards and order ahead through the Burger Wisconsin app and website.

Burger Wisconsin Ilam: NZ Gourmet Burgers in Bryndwr, Christchurch

A New Zealand Gourmet Burger Original

Burger Wisconsin's Ilam store, on Ilam Road in Bryndwr, is part of a New Zealand-owned and operated burger franchise with roots going back to 1989, when the very first Burger Wisconsin opened in the Wellington suburb of Wadestown. That original store is credited with introducing gourmet burger combinations to the New Zealand takeaway scene — pairings like Avocado & Bacon and Camembert & Cranberry that were unusual for their time. Since then, the brand has grown to 21 stores across the country, while staying proudly New Zealand owned.

The name itself is a nod to Wisconsin, USA, officially known as the "Home of the Hamburger" — a tribute to burger history even as the chain built its own distinctly Kiwi identity.

Built Around NZ Beef and Chicken

Every Burger Wisconsin burger starts with 100% New Zealand beef or 100% New Zealand chicken. Beef patties come in a 160g Grand size or a 90g Petite, while chicken servings are offered in 120g Grand or 90g Petite portions, letting customers choose between a hearty meal or a lighter option without switching burgers.

What They're Known For

The Ilam menu spans a wide range of beef and chicken burgers. On the beef side, the Kiwi Classic — beef, bacon, egg, cheddar and beetroot relish — sits alongside the Full Monty, a double beef patty burger with bacon and cheddar for bigger appetites. The Beef Boss brings a distinctive boss sauce and shredded lettuce, while the BBQ Beef & Bacon layers in onion rings and BBQ sauce.

On the chicken side, the Big Island pairs crumbed chicken with bacon, pineapple rings and cheddar, while the Triple C combines chicken with camembert and cranberry sauce — a callback to the combinations that made the original Wadestown store stand out. The Chicken Boss mirrors its beef counterpart with boss sauce, double cheddar and dill pickles.

Vegetarian, Vegan and Junior Options

Burger Wisconsin also caters to plant-based diners, with a Vegan Hemp burger built on a hemp patty with cranberry sauce, jalapeños and vegan mayo, alongside a grilled halloumi option. For families, a dedicated junior menu offers a Jr. Cheeseburger, Jr. Popcorn Chicken and Jr. Vege Burger, each served with potato fries, a small tomato sauce and a kids juice.

Sides, Dips and Drinks

Every burger and side comes with a complimentary dip of choice, with options including spicy peanut satay, garlic mayo, chipotle mayo, tomato ketchup, Wisconsin BBQ & mayo, and blue cheese, with extra dips available for a small charge. Sides include potato fries, curly fries, onion rings, kumara fries and a Southern fried chicken option, while milkshakes come in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, caramel and banana flavours.

Visiting Burger Wisconsin Ilam

The Ilam store is open Sunday to Thursday from 4:30pm to 8:30pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4:30pm to 9pm. Orders can be placed online for pickup, and customers can sign up to the Burger Wisconsin Loyalty Club through the brand's app for rewards on future visits.

Signature items

• Kiwi Classic
• Wisconsin w. Cheese
• Vegan Hemp
• Chicken Boss
• Full Monty
• Big Island

Menu

Sides

• Potato Fries — Classic potato fries served with a dip of your choice
• Curly Fries — Curly fries served with a dip of your choice
• Onion Rings — Onion rings served with a dip of your choice
• Kumara Fries — Kumara fries served with a dip of your choice
• Southern Fried Chicken — Southern fried chicken side

Milkshakes

• Chocolate Milkshake — Milkshake flavour available
• Vanilla Milkshake — Milkshake flavour available
• Strawberry Milkshake — Milkshake flavour available
• Caramel Milkshake — Milkshake flavour available
• Banana Milkshake — Milkshake flavour available

Junior Menu

• Jr. Cheeseburger — Junior cheeseburger, served with potato fries, small tomato sauce and a kids juice
• Jr. Popcorn Chicken — Junior popcorn chicken, served with potato fries, small tomato sauce and a kids juice
• Jr. Vege Burger — Junior vege burger, served with potato fries, small tomato sauce and a kids juice

Beef Burgers

• Wisconsin w. Cheese — 100% NZ beef, cheddar, mayo, salad, relish
• Great American — 100% NZ beef, kosher dill pickles, American mustard, double cheddar, ketchup, mayo, salad
• Beef Boss — 100% NZ beef, boss sauce, double cheddar, diced onion, kosher dill pickles, mayo, shredded lettuce
• California — 100% NZ beef, bacon, avocado, mayo, salad, relish
• BBQ Beef & Bacon — 100% NZ beef, bacon, onion rings, cheddar, BBQ sauce, mayo, salad, relish
• Beef & Blue Cheese — 100% NZ beef, blue cheese sauce, caramelised onions, salad, relish
• Kiwi Classic — 100% NZ beef, bacon, egg, cheddar, beetroot relish, mayo, salad, relish
• Full Monty — Two 100% NZ beef patties, bacon, cheddar, garlic mayo, salad, relish

Chicken Burgers

• Chicken Wisconsin — Crumbed chicken, mayo, salad, relish
• Cabbie — Crumbed chicken, bacon, avocado, mayo, salad, relish
• Bird on Fire — Crumbed chicken, sriracha, coriander & lime mayo, salad, relish
• Charlie Brown — Crumbed chicken, spicy satay, mayo, salad, relish
• Triple C — Crumbed chicken, camembert, cranberry sauce, mayo, salad
• Big Island — Crumbed chicken, bacon, pineapple rings, cheddar, mayo, salad
• Chicken Boss — Crumbed chicken, boss sauce, double cheddar, kosher dill pickles, diced onions, mayo, shredded lettuce

Vegetarian & Vegan Burgers

• Big Squeaky — Grilled halloumi, caramelised onions, coriander & lime mayo, salad, relish
• Vegan Hemp — Hemp patty, cranberry sauce, jalapeños, vegan mayo, salad

Frequently asked questions

What are Burger Wisconsin Ilam's opening hours?

Sunday to Thursday from 4:30pm to 8:30pm, and Friday and Saturday from 4:30pm to 9pm.

Where is the Ilam store located?

405A Ilam Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053.

Does Burger Wisconsin use New Zealand beef and chicken?

Yes, all burgers use 100% New Zealand beef or 100% New Zealand chicken.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes, options include a Vegan Hemp burger and a grilled halloumi burger.

Is there a kids' menu?

Yes, the junior menu includes a Jr. Cheeseburger, Jr. Popcorn Chicken and Jr. Vege Burger, each served with fries, tomato sauce and a kids juice.

How long has Burger Wisconsin been operating?

The first Burger Wisconsin store opened in Wadestown, Wellington, in 1989, and the chain has since grown to 21 stores across New Zealand.

Can I order ahead or join a loyalty programme?

Yes, customers can order online for pickup and sign up to the Burger Wisconsin Loyalty Club through the brand's app.

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