Local man Charlie Pickford has started a family burger joint in Lismore’s Woodlark St, and it looks and smells amazing.

Charlie, his siblings and friends are having a lot of fun with the new business.

Charlie has a thing for burgers, “I just like burgers. I like eating them. I thought I could make a pretty good one. Lismore didn't really have many burgers for a bit, so I thought I’d open a burger shop.

“So, originally, I had a food truck where I was selling burgers out of. We had a lot of customers, but the wait was getting long.

“Now that we have a shop, it all goes smoother - much faster, and it's a lot easier.”

Charlie is serious about burgers. He has a good menu with variety, but it is a work in progress. And he sets a high standard for burger quality…

“I tried to make a veggie burger. It's really good, but I feel like it wasn't good enough to put on the menu, so I’m holding off on that. We've got a good vegetarian population around here to think about. The Garden Plate do a veggie burger really well. I loved mine, but I want it to fit the standard of the other burgers.”

Asking about his recommendations, Charlie instantly made a couple, “ The double special is really good. Spicy Charlie, that's my favourite chicken burger. And the loaded fries, they're always good.”

Charlie is learning the ropes in his business, but his passion for good food drives him.

“I always really wanted to do something with food and business, and I was the guy who likes making burgers. It’s fun!”

Charlie has his brother, Alby, and sister, Molly, as well as friends working with him at the shop. Aspects of the business are still being completed - like the interior. There is some great artwork going up on the walls.

“Kyahna's a great artist. She's not finished yet, but it’s coming along, really nicely.”

Charlie is also considering an ice cream bar. So when you call in for a bite, let him know if you think it is a good idea or not….