Hello Harry (The Burger Joint) Cairns
A popular burger joint right on the Cairns Esplanade, rated 4.7 across more than 1,600 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hello Harry sits on the Esplanade in Cairns City, the palm-lined waterfront strip at the heart of the city. A well-loved burger joint in a prime location, it's an easy, satisfying choice for a casual feed — perfectly placed for a bite after a wander along the foreshore or a day exploring town.
The appeal is straightforward and crowd-pleasing: quality burgers in a relaxed setting, the kind of reliable, fuss-free spot that suits families, travellers and locals alike. Right on the busy Esplanade near the lagoon and the boardwalk, it slots naturally into the easy, holiday rhythm of Cairns.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,600 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark with the people who drop in. Menus, opening hours and pricing change, and a popular Esplanade spot gets busy on warm evenings and during holidays, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a casual burger, it's often just a matter of dropping in and joining the queue of regulars.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:30 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:30 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 10:30 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 10:30 – 21:00
- Friday
- 10:30 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 10:30 – 21:30
- Sunday
- 10:30 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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