Hashtag Burgers and Waffles, Fortitude Valley

Hashtag Burgers and Waffles brings a deliberately playful take on burgers to Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The menu is built around beef burgers, crispy chicken burgers, loaded fries, sides, shakes and waffles, with a mix of familiar combinations and more left-field pairings. The venue’s own menu language is casual and cheeky, reflected in names such as Pickle Me Elmo, Simple Sally and Your Dirty Uncle.

There is plenty of choice within the burger section. Pickle Me Elmo combines a beef patty with cheese, bacon, onion and dill pickles, while Such A Classic keeps things more traditional with beef, cheese, onion, tomato and lettuce. For something more substantial, Get Litt Burger stacks two beef patties with double cheese, double bacon, lettuce, onion and onion rings on cheesy toast buns. Chicken options include Fried Chook, made with a crispy chicken thigh, lettuce, onion and mayonnaise, and Spicy Chook, which adds habanero glaze, bacon and chilli mayo.

The sides and loaded fries make the offering broader than a standard burger stop. Options include chicken-salted chips, onion rings, Bite Me Tenders with a sweet and spicy glaze, and Loaded Totts with maple bacon, sauces and shallots. The loaded fries include combinations featuring fried chicken, BBQ chicken or smash patties, so they can work as an accompaniment or a more indulgent main-style order.

Dessert leans into the same playful approach. The venue serves soft-serve shakes in flavours including vanilla, Milo and Oreo, Nutella, and strawberry chocolate. Its waffles are deep-fried, dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with ice cream, Nutella and M&M’s, with an option to swap the sweet toppings for fried chicken and maple. A Kids Burger is also listed, giving families a straightforward choice alongside the more elaborate menu. Guests can order online for delivery or dine in at the Fortitude Valley location; table bookings need to be made at least 24 hours ahead, or confirmed with the restaurant if closer to the requested time.