Sonnys Fried Chicken & Burgers

Sonnys Fried Chicken & Burgers brings southern-influenced American comfort food to The Curtin on Lygon Street in Carlton. The venue began in Carlton inside the John Curtin Hotel, a Melbourne live music venue, and remains based at The Curtin today. Its approach is straightforward: hearty food inspired by the chicken joints of the United States, with fried chicken and burgers at the centre of the offering.

The food is presented as simple, generous and carefully cooked rather than overly elaborate. The website also highlights greens and cornbread among its comfort-food inspirations, while a schnitzel menu is available on Monday evenings. There are plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, making it a more flexible choice for groups with different dietary needs.

Diners can eat in or take away, and the venue accepts table bookings and online orders. Being located within The Curtin makes Sonnys a practical stop for a meal connected to a visit to the hotel, while its accessible format also suits a casual Carlton lunch, dinner or takeaway. With its focus on familiar, filling food and multiple dietary options, it should work well for groups, solo diners and anyone looking for a relaxed feed in Melbourne’s inner north.