8bit is a trendy little restaurant serving burgers, hot-dogs and milkshakes, which originated in Footscray. 8bit takes inspiration for its name and style from the 8-bit video game era in the 1980s, which is shown in their decor and name. The city store also has a lot of small quirks ranging from their colour schemes to the arcade machine which, makes 8bit a fun place to visit.
8bit Swanston Street
Insanely busy night
Altered beast $10.50
The altered beast was a burger which had beef, bacon, cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, 8bit sauce and BBQ sauce. The beef was cooked nicely, it was still a tiny bit red in the center so it was still juicy. The burger was also constructed in a way which kept the toasted buns from getting soggy from the juices which was a nice touch.
Beer battered fries $3.50
The beer battered fries were a bit of a disappointment, they tasted very similar to the chips you would get at Schnitz except a little bit crispier.
8bit is better that a lot of the fast food style restaurants available around the city. I would definitely give it a try as they make a good burger for the price, but there are definitely better burgers to be found for those that look hard enough.
Food Rating 7/10
Overall Rating 7/10