Truck Stop Deluxe

Brilliant execution in the heart of Werribee — who would have thought?
Had the Route 666 Burger and Trucker Fries coupled with a few draught Dos Blockos — absolutely superb.
Good simple kids menu and a fantastic atmosphere.
Better diner-​style burgers than Brother Burger.

Was lucky enough to be one of their very first patrons on Opening Day and scored a booth which was a bonus novelty considering their gimmick as an American diner.
Upon first glance the menu will have you drooling but be prepared to part ways with a $ 20 note for a meal.
Stopped by around noon and it wasn’t that busy since it was a work day yet I had to wait over 30min for my meal which seems like an eternity when you’re on a lunch break.
This place is literally a 10min drive from home and the fact that I haven’t rushed back suggests that its flavours and value aren’t strong enough to sway my loyalty away from competitors.

Is this a trucking good time?
Truck Stop Deluxe doesn’t reveal itself at first, until you walk in and you’re greeted with a truck to the left and a long passage to what seems to be endless amounts of seats. It gets busy in here, so Truck Stop gets points for accommodating room for burger lovers.
My experience wasn’t all shiny. At first I saw lots of staff ignoring me and other guests for over 10 minutes. I didn’t get their attention because I wanted to see how long it was before they stopped talking amongst themselves to offer a table to patiently waiting customers.
I’m not convinced with the truck inside, it’s great for the kids, but I feel like it’s a waste of space. It’s unexpected and cool at first, but then the effect wears thin.
We tried the Fine and Dandy burger with grass fed patty, American cheddar, tomato, lettuce & special sauce on a toasted brioche bun. The main attraction was disappointing. The patty was nice, the special sauce is eerily similar to what’s in the Big Mac sauce and the brioche bun is dry and tasteless. It’s a nice burger that lacks the consistency and taste provided by the Theo burger at Huxtaburger and to a lesser extent burgers from 8bit. In short, lacks taste and uses one of the most ordinary brioche buns I have ever tasted in a burger.
The Mac and Cheese Croquette were perhaps the most disappointing sides I have had. It was large, but void of any taste. They should take note from Rockwell and Sons here.
The Crème Brûlée spiked milkshake with vanilla and brandy didn’t include the toffee praline, which was strange as it was on the menu.
On the plus side, I can recommend the awesome Trucker Fries and the expensive Kinder Surprise spiked milkshake with Nutella, Frangelico, Baileys and a special surprise (it’s really expensive, so weigh that up, it does taste amazing).
The waitress did make up for the initial hiccup we had by providing excellent table service.
In summary, I would try if you’re in the area, but with ordinary burgers and a pricey menu, I would rather go to Huxtaburger or 8bit.

Loved it! We so needed something like this in the area. Food was wonderful and service was outstanding, the staff were all friendly and happy to help and go out of their way for you. Will most definitely go back

Nice food. More mid to western America than NY which is nice. Tangy sauces and pickles were great. I had hamburger, fries and a coke. $ 24 which is fairly expensive for Werribee. A burger without a side for $ 16 in the states would get laughed out of the country. Staff were friendly but place is very dark.
The truck right at the entrance is off putting and makes the place feel small (which it isn’t). Recommendation: ditch the truck, turn up the lights, reduce the amount of staff (there were too many for the size) and reduce prices by about $ 2 or include side with burger. I would come back for more then.