A groundbreaking restaurant in Perth’s western suburbs is shutting its doors after eight years of serving delicious burgers to the community.
The team behind Upperhand Burgers in Swanbourne took to social media on Monday morning to announce the heartbreaking news to their thousands of loyal fans.
“After more than eight years at the heart of Perth’s burger scene, the time has come for us to close our doors,” the post read.
The crew behind the Claremont Crescent eatery thanked their diners for the years of support and for “building a weekly ritual” around the restaurant.
“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built and deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us over the last eight years,” they said.
“From the early days of experimenting with smash patties and Asian inspired sides, to the moment we realised boba tea and burgers were actually a perfect pairing for Perth.
“It’s been an unforgettable ride.”
Upperhand was opened by two local families back in 2018 who made the bold decision to offer their smash patties on potato buns — a pairing that has been since become a staple among other Perth burger joints.
The restaurant is also crowned as the first place in the world to pair smash burgers with boba ice tea — a beloved combo that added an unexpected Asian fusion to the classic Western dish.
Camera IconThe restaurant even offers a spiked boba tea for adults wanting a stronger treat. Credit: Instagram
Loyal patrons wanting to savour one last Upperhand burger are in luck, as there are still two weeks before the Swanbourne venue closes for the final time.
DJ sets and live music will continue at the restaurant until its final day of trading on Sunday May 3.
The burger joint will also continue serving up their fan-favourite special of $6 cheeseburgers each Wednesday.
It may not be the end of Upperhand Burgers, however, with the restaurant teasing that “this isn’t a goodbye but a see you later”.
It is unclear exactly why the restaurant has made the decision to close its doors, but the news follows a string of restaurants across Perth closing in recent months.
Fremantle’s Young George bar and restaurant held its final service earlier this month after a “difficult few years”.
Wellington Street restaurant Fleur will also close later in April after six years, in favour of other endeavours.
PerthNow has contacted Upperhand’s management for further comment.