Whether you opt for greasy or green to get you through the worst of it, this list of Sydney favourites has got you covered. Words by Hannah Foster.
Serving up Australia’s best burger in 2017 as voted by the delicious. team, this grungy Newtown favourite also offers hangover-busting fried chicken and seriously buttery mashed potato. If you’re unlucky enough to have to take your hangover to work, Mary’s has a takeaway outlet in the CBD open from 10am. 6 Mary Street, Newtown and 154 Castlereagh Street, Sydney (takeaway only), getfat.com.au
As the name suggests, this is the place to go in Sydney for a Bloody Mary. They also serve up a breakfast dubbed The Hangover Cure, which features eggs, bacon, chorizo, baked beans, mushrooms, hash browns and toast. 332 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst and Shop 7 & 8, 152 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, bloodymaryssydney.com.au
All day breakfast and stellar coffee will have you on the mend quickly. Head to Brewtown for their Breakfast Roll with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese and house-made relish, or for their deservedly popular Eggs Benny Bagel. Newtown, Surry Hills and Cammeray, brewtownnewtown.com
Down and out in Paris and London? What about in Sydney’s CBD? There’s no judgment at this joint, just unapologetically over-the-top burgers and old-school sides like onion rings and popcorn chicken. 557 George Street, Sydney, downnout.com.au
As the story goes, Bills founder Bill Granger is responsible for first popularising smashed avocado when he included a recipe for ‘avocado toast’ in his debut cookbook in 1999. Now, 25 years on, Bills the cafe has evolved with the times but still represents quintessential Sydney – beachy, fresh and luxurious. You can still order the avocado, dressed up in chilli, lime and coriander. Locations also in Bondi and Surry Hills (as well as the UK, US, Japan and Korea). 433 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst. https://www.bills.com.au.
When everything hurts, crawl into Surly’s for American Barbeque. They serve up satisfying soul food like slow cooked pulled pork or beef brisket with a side of cornbread. 182 Campbell Street, Surry Hills, parlourgroup.com.au/surlys
This gorgeous café out in Marrickville makes their sourdough and drool-worthy pastries in-house. The fresh and filling breakfast menu is entirely vegetarian and offers plenty of gluten free and vegan options too. 122 Chapel Street, Marrickville, twochaps.com.au
Crispy, salty and with a double layer of buttermilk batter, the fried chicken at this busy takeaway spot should wash away the stale taste of last night’s beer. BYO dark sunglasses. Shop 3, 2-14 Bayswater Road, Potts Point, thirstybird.com.au
After three Gatorades and hours of camping out on the couch wrapped in your doona, it’s a good idea to get outside for some fresh air and one of Mister Gee’s utterly delicious, super cheesy burgers with a side of truffle fries. Haberfield, instagram.com/mistergeeburgertruck/
When you need to get over your hangover fast, get yourself to this Surry Hills café for a cup, or four, of seriously good coffee. Following up with their Japanese Fried Chicken Burger, or their moreish Espresso Banana Bread, probably wouldn’t hurt either. 80 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills, paramountcoffeeproject.com.au
