RE Burger Dunedin

About RE Burger Dunedin

RE Burger is a burger revolution born from a humble food truck in Dunedin, where the founder brought a slice of London's street food magic to New Zealand's streets. What started as a local operation has grown into an exciting nationwide movement, with locations across the country still maintaining the same passion for quality and flavour that started it all. The menu is a straight-up passion project, featuring signature beef and chicken burgers that never go out of style, alongside vegan and vegetarian options that redefine the norm. Every burger is crafted with love, built on a foundation of fresh, daily milk buns, 100% pure NZ beef patties, and quality chicken. The secret weapon? A signature RESauce that's been perfected over years—a flavour bomb that's legendary in its own right. Beyond burgers, RE Burger serves loaded fries in creative combinations, tender boxes, and sundaes. The restaurant culture still honours the food truck roots—epic burgers, banging energy, and good vibes only. The burger names pay homage to Dunedin streets: George, King Ed, Queen, and the rest, a constant nod to the city that's been riding with RE Burger since day one. Whether you're grabbing takeaway or dining in, the casual, laid-back atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to hang out and fuel up on seriously delicious food.

RE Burger: From Dunedin Food Truck to New Zealand Burger Revolution

The Birth of a Burger Revolution

RE Burger started with a simple dream and a food truck parked on the streets of Dunedin. The founder, inspired by London's street food culture, decided to bring that magic to New Zealand. It was a moment that changed the local food scene—and it kept evolving. The people got on board immediately. What began as a nimble food truck operation has grown into a genuine movement, with RE Burger now serving burger fanatics across the country, from Auckland to Southland. But the core mission remains unchanged: epic burgers, authentic vibes, and a side of love.

The Dunedin roots run deep. The original location still honours the streets that believed in RE Burger from the beginning. You'll see it in the menu—burgers named George, King Ed, Queen, and the rest. These aren't arbitrary names. They're a love letter to Dunedin, a constant reminder of where this all started. Every location across New Zealand carries that same spirit.

Handcrafted Burgers, Serious Ingredients

The difference between RE Burger and mass-produced burger chains is in the details. Fresh milk buns arrive daily. The beef is 100% pure NZ, not frozen blocks. The chicken is quality-sourced. Every burger is built by hand, with care and intention. But the real hero? The RESauce—a signature condiment that's been perfected over years. It's the kind of sauce that makes people order the same burger twice, just to taste it again. Fair warning: face drips are inevitable.

The menu stretches far beyond classic beef. SuperNash Chicken brings a fiery kick. The Holy Smoke combines Original Chicken, cheese, double streaky bacon, and caramelised onions with chipotle mayo and smoky BBQ. The BigSmoke stacks fried egg on beef, bacon, and caramelised onions. For those skipping meat, the Impossible burgers deliver genuine satisfaction, and the CauLI Crush proves fried cauliflower deserves respect.

Loaded Fries & Laid-Back Vibes

Beyond burgers, RE Burger serves loaded fries that blur the line between side and main course. Sweet Chilli Fries combine crispy fries with original chicken, aioli, sweet chilli, and bang bang sauce. BBQ Bacon Fries heap smoked bacon, aioli, and smoky BBQ onto every bite. Stunner Fries add honey and chipotle mayo. These aren't an afterthought—they're part of the reason to visit.

The atmosphere stays true to its food truck origins: casual, energetic, built for grabbing amazing food and moving on, or hanging around because the vibes are good. Whether takeaway or dining in, the casual energy never wavers. Kids have their own menu with combos that won't break the bank. Groups can order tender boxes. Families can grab nugs. RE Burger isn't trying to be fancy—it's trying to be delicious, and it succeeds at that every single time.

Signature items

• Original Burgers
• RESauce
• Handcrafted Quality
• Loaded Fries
• Inclusive Menu
• Food Truck Soul

Menu

Sides

• Fries — Regular or large
• Kumara Fries — Sweet potato fries, vegan available
• Onion Rings — Vegetarian
• Chicken Tenders — Original, Louisiana, or SuperNash (2 or more)

Kids Menu

• Lil'Cheese Combo — Lil'Cheese burger, small fries, choice of drink
• Lil'Chick Combo — Lil'Chick burger, small fries, choice of drink
• Nuggs Combo — 6 lightly battered chicken nuggets, small fries, choice of drink

Beef Burgers

• Cheeseburger — Pure NZ beef, cheese, pickles, onion, mustard, ketchup, aioli, RESauce
• Smash Prince — Pure NZ beef, cheese, pickles, lettuce, onion, ketchup, aioli, RESauce
• Great King — Pure NZ beef, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions, RESauce
• Famous Castle — Pure NZ beef, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onions, ketchup, aioli
• Sticky Bishop — Pure NZ beef, cheese, double streaky bacon, caramelised onions, chipotle mayo, smoky BBQ
• Dirty Duke — Pure NZ beef, cheese, streaky bacon, pickles, lettuce, tomato, mustard, aioli, smoky BBQ
• Royal — Pure NZ beef, cheese, streaky bacon, pickles, onion, crunchy onion rings, aioli, smoky BBQ
• Big Smoke — Pure NZ beef, cheese, streaky bacon, fried egg, lettuce, caramelised onions, ketchup, aioli
• Legend — Pure NZ beef, cheese, streaky bacon, fried egg, lettuce, caramelised onions, beetroot, ketchup, aioli

Loaded Fries

• BBQ Bacon Fries — Regular or large fries, smoked bacon, aioli, smoky BBQ, crispy shallots
• Sweet Chilli Fries — Regular or large fries, original chicken, aioli, sweet chilli, bang bang sauce
• Spicy Fries — Regular or large fries, bang bang chicken, fried jalapeños, bang bang sauce
• Cheeseburger Fries — Regular or large fries, pure NZ beef, cheese, pickles, onion, mustard, ketchup, RESauce
• Holy Fries — Regular or large fries, original chicken, smoked bacon, crispy shallots, chipotle mayo, smoky BBQ
• Stunner Fries — Regular or large fries, original chicken, smoked bacon, honey, chipotle mayo

Tender Boxes

• Original Tender Box — 3 original chicken tenders, Texas toast, fries, sauce
• Louisiana Tender Box — 3 Louisiana chicken tenders, Texas toast, fries, pickles, sauce
• SuperNash Tender Box — 3 SuperNash chicken tenders, Texas toast, fries, pickles, sauce
• Original MaxBox — 4 original chicken tenders, 2 Texas toast, pickles, sauce
• Louisiana MaxBox — 4 Louisiana chicken tenders, 2 Texas toast, pickles, sauce
• SuperNash MaxBox — 4 SuperNash chicken tenders, 2 Texas toast, pickles, sauce

Vegan Burgers

• CauLI Crush — Fried cauliflower, cheese, lettuce, aioli, honey buffalo sauce (vegan options)
• REHAB — Southern fried halloumi, lettuce, sweet honey (vegan options)
• Great King Impossible — Impossible 'beef', nudairy cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, aioli (vegan)
• Smokehouse Impossible — Impossible 'beef', nudairy cheese, crunchy onion rings, aioli, smoky BBQ (vegan)

Chicken Burgers

• Queen — Original chicken, lettuce, tomato, aioli
• Chick — Original chicken, pickles, lettuce, aioli, onion, RESauce
• SuperNash — SuperNash chicken, pickles, lettuce, aioli
• Smash Queen — Original chicken, cheese, pickles, lettuce, onion, RESauce
• Regent — Bang bang chicken, cheese, lettuce, aioli
• Holy Smoke — Original chicken, cheese, double streaky bacon, caramelised onions, chipotle mayo, smoky BBQ
• Original George — Original chicken, cheese, streaky bacon, lettuce, tomato, RESauce
• King Ed — Original chicken, cheese, streaky bacon, grilled pineapple, lettuce, aioli, smoky BBQ
• Easy 2.0 — Original chicken, cheese, streaky bacon, hashbrown, lettuce, chipotle mayo, ketchup

Slammer Burgers

• Lil'Cheese — Pure NZ beef, cheese, pickles, onion, ketchup, mustard (¾ size)
• AllStar — Pure NZ beef, cheese, pickles, lettuce, onion, RESauce (¾ size)
• CharBoy — Pure NZ beef, cheese, crunchy onion rings, aioli, mustard, smoky BBQ (¾ size)
• Westie — Pure NZ beef, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion, RESauce (¾ size)
• Lil'Chick — Original chicken, lettuce, aioli (¾ size)
• Le Crunch — Louisiana chicken, lettuce, aioli (¾ size)
• Hotshot — SuperNash chicken, pickles, lettuce, aioli (¾ size)
• Katsupreme — Crispy Katsu chicken, lettuce, bang mayo (¾ size, vegan available)

Signature Stacks

• Icon Stack — Double or triple NZ beef, double cheese, pickles, caramelised onions, RESauce
• Classic Stack — Double or triple NZ beef, double cheese, fresh onions, pickles, aioli, ketchup, mustard
• Pitmaster Stack — Double or triple NZ beef, double cheese, streaky bacon, caramelised onions, mustard, aioli, smoky BBQ
• REnegade Stack — Double or triple streaky bacon, ketchup, aioli

Desserts & Extras

• Sundae — Hand-scooped vanilla ice cream with choice of sauce
• Sauce Bottle — Extra RESauce, smoky BBQ, or bang bang sauce
• Double Beef Add-On — Add extra beef patty to any burger

Frequently asked questions

What's the story behind RE Burger?

Started as a food truck in Dunedin, founded by someone bringing London's street food culture to New Zealand. It became so popular that we've now expanded across the country while keeping that original food truck energy and passion.

What makes RE Burger different?

We handcraft every burger with fresh ingredients: daily milk buns, 100% pure NZ beef, quality chicken, and our legendary RESauce that's been perfected over years. It's about quality, love, and the vibe—not cutting corners.

Do you have options for vegans and vegetarians?

Absolutely. We have vegan burgers featuring Impossible 'beef', fried cauliflower (CauLI Crush), halloumi, and vegan mayo and cheese options. Many sides like fries and onion rings are plant-based friendly.

What are the Dunedin street names in the menu about?

Our burger names honour the streets of Dunedin—George, King Ed, Queen, and more. It's a nod to the city that believed in RE Burger from day one, when we started as a food truck on those same streets.

Can I order takeaway?

Yes. Takeaway is available through our online ordering system. Just select your location and place your order—we'll have your burger ready fresh and hot.

Do you offer delivery?

Delivery availability varies by location. Check your local RE Burger store online or contact them directly for delivery options in your area.

What's the RESauce?

It's our signature secret sauce—a flavour bomb that's been perfected over years. Fair warning: it's so good, you might order the same burger twice just to taste it again.

Tips

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• {"body":"The loaded fries aren't sides—they're meals in their own right. Sweet Chilli, BBQ Bacon, and Stunner are standouts worth trying.","title":"Go loaded on the fries"}
• {"body":"Order a burger named after a Dunedin street—Original George, King Ed, or the Queen. Each one carries the spirit of where RE Burger began.","title":"Experience the Dunedin roots"}
• {"body":"The menu is flexible. Add double beef, swap to vegan sauce, mix and match flavours. The team knows how to make your burger perfect.","title":"Customize with confidence"}
• {"body":"RE Burger is across NZ with different locations. Contact your local store directly for specific hours, phone numbers, and delivery options.","title":"Check your local location for hours and contact"}

Good to know

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