Cult-favourite chicken shop Chargrill Charlie’s is opening its first Brisbane location this weekend
In news that will surely send chook lovers into a cluckin’ frenzy, widely adored chicken joint Chargrill Charlie’s is opening its first Brisbane-based location in New Farm on Saturday June 28. Expect succulent rotisserie-grilled chickens, home-style schnitties, fresh salads, juicy burgers and warm service. We also hear more Queensland locations are on the cards – read on to find out what we know …
Chargrill Charlie’s holds a special place in the hearts of many, but few can claim to cherish its chicken more than Brisbane Broncos player Jack Gosiewski and his partner Avalon McRae. The couple had their first date at Chargrill Charlie’s many years ago, with Jack and Avalon quickly falling head over heels – not just for each other, but also the chicken shop’s flavour-packed fare.
“It’s still our favourite meal to eat together whenever we are back in Sydney,” says Jack. “When I played for Sydney-based clubs, we would get Charlie’s several times a week.”
This enduring love affair with the storied franchise, which first opened on the shores of Coogee in Sydney back in 1989, is the driving force behind Jack and Avalon’s decision to help bring Chargrill Charlie’s to Brisbane. On Saturday June 28, the Sydney transplants will open Queensland’s first-ever Chargrill Charlie’s franchise, cutting the ribbon on a newfangled shop on Merthyr Road in New Farm.
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With more than 20 locations spread across New South Wales, Chargrill Charlie’s is a well-known entity for many of our southern compatriots. Widely adored for its chargrilled chickens (lovingly cooked in patented ‘clean’ rotisserie grills), dinners and DIY plates (featuring golden schnitzels and barbecue drumsticks), burgers and rolls (filled with range-reared chicken and grass-fed beef), and salads (made from real whole foods), Chargrill Charlie’s arrival in Brisbane is set to be a game-changer for inner-north locals.
“I’m beyond excited to have the opportunity to bring the best brand in New South Wales to Queensland,” says Avalon. “Jack and I just couldn’t survive another day without Chargrill Charlie’s.”
Chargrill Charlie’s will open to the public on Saturday June 28, with an official grand-opening celebration slated for Saturday July 19 (we hear there will be 300 free schnitzel rolls up for grabs). This northern expansion won’t just end at New Farm, though – Chargrill Charlie’s will open two more locations in 2026, with plans in the works to add outposts in West End and Bulimba. Stay tuned for more.