Brisbane Diner Experience
Sue's Burgers & Shakes: Retro American Diner Classics and Dirty Sodas in Brisbane
Sue's Burgers & Shakes delivers a playful retro diner experience with juicy smash burgers, crispy chicken sandos, stretchy mozzarella sticks, and inventive dirty sodas worth ordering.
After seeing Sue's Burgers & Shakes everywhere across Brisbane, I finally sat down inside to test whether the local chatter lived up to the hype. The moment we walked in, the bright neon sign glowing over the counter established a fun retro American diner vibe that set the mood for lunch.
Checkered flooring, vintage pendant lights, and an old-school jukebox surround the dining room. It gave our table spread of burgers, fried chicken, chips, and sodas a playful backdrop before we even took our first bite.
Is Sue’s Burgers & Shakes Woolloongabba worth adding to your itinerary?
The biggest surprise of our visit was the Dirty Soda Bar section of the menu. Dirty sodas mix a sweet and creamy twist into classic soft drinks, and because I do not see them featured in many places around Brisbane, I was eager to sample what Sue's had created.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Menu highlights
Highlights from Zen’s visit.
At a glance: what we ordered
- Signature Sue Single
- Chicken Crack Sando Spicy
- Sue's Mozzarella Sticks
- Regular Chips with Dave's Sauce
- Raspberry & Coconut Dirty Soda
- Mango Lychee Splash (add Coconut Cream)
Diner Staples and Cheesy Pulls
We started our feast with the savoury staples on the menu: the Signature Sue Single smash burger, the Spicy Chicken Crack Sando, crinkle-cut chips with Dave's sauce, and a side of mozzarella sticks. The smash burger arrived layered with melted cheese, crisp green lettuce, and sliced tomato, while the spicy chicken sando had a satisfying crunch beneath its seasoned coating.
Dipping the crinkle-cut fries into a container of pink Dave's sauce added a tangy edge to every salty bite, but the mozzarella sticks turned out to be a real crowd-pleaser. Standing up in our booth to pull one apart stretched the melted cheese high overhead in long ribbons before we gave it a deep dunk into the white dipping sauce.
The Standout Dirty Soda Bar
The biggest surprise of our visit was the Dirty Soda Bar section of the menu. Dirty sodas mix a sweet and creamy twist into classic soft drinks, and because I do not see them featured in many places around Brisbane, I was eager to sample what Sue's had created.
We toasted with two distinct flavour combinations: the Raspberry & Coconut Dirty Soda and a Mango Lychee Splash finished with coconut cream. Served in transparent branded cups with red-and-white striped straws, these cold drinks featured distinct layered liquid and creamy foam tops. The fizzy, coconut-laden sip brought a sweet contrast to our savoury burgers and salty sides. If you are putting together a list of Brisbane burger spots, Sue's is well worth adding, if only to decide which dirty soda you will order first.
GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
What is a dirty soda at Sue's Burgers & Shakes?
Sue's dirty sodas combine soft drink bases with fruit flavour combinations and creamy toppings such as coconut cream.
Where are Sue's Burgers & Shakes locations in Brisbane?
Sue's lists locations at 148 Logan Road in Woolloongabba and Shop 1201A, 1151 Creek Road in Woolloongabba.
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Zen visited in July 2026. Menus, ratings, prices and opening hours can change, so check directly with the venue before you go.
It was a pleasure to be invited to experience Sue’s Burgers & Shakes Woolloongabba but all opinions shared are my own. Gifted/Paid collaboration - all opinions are my own.