It’s the crisp,lacy smash patties that give this inner west burger joint an edge over the competition.

With glowing menu screens,a soft drink station and matching uniforms,you’d be forgiven for thinking Chebbo’s is a national chain rather than the small,independent business it is. Owner Ali Chebbani started his fast-casual dining career flipping burgs in the family driveway,before graduating to a food truck in Roselands,and finally,a bricks-and-mortar store in Marrickville.

The burgers are certainly easy to smash. The beef brisket patty is flattened into a thin,caramelised disc,where it’s topped with lettuce,tomato,cheese and a super-delicious sweet-tangy sauce. Add on the loaded fries and a watermelon soda,and you’ll wish there was a Chebbo’s in every neighbourhood.