Meet Patty in West Melbourne is just opposite the Queen Victoria Market, facing the city. Everything about the new location is smaller than the Mentone original – except for the signage.

Bright-red neon letters spelling out “burgers” take up almost the entire second-floor facade. The sign is underlined by a comically oversized, downwards-pointing arrow.

The burgers use a combination of brisket, chuck and rib. In addition to the classic cheeseburger, there are options such as the spicy Mother of Dragons and the Patty’s Signature, which is slathered with signature sauce. There are also grilled- and fried-chicken burgers, and the vegetarian Black Magic, which has a mozzarella, black-bean and sweet-potato patty. Every burger comes on a brioche bun by Baked For Sofia.

Sides include loaded fries, onion rings and sidewinders (a beer-battered, spiralised potato). There are also beers and a sizable range of milkshakes.

The place’s high turnaround lends itself well to the smaller space. The shop seats roughly 30, concentrated outside, and there are spots at the bar inside. The interior design sets orange branding and white tiles against vintage black-and-white photos.

Since opening in September 2017 the location has established itself in the local community. (A third location is open in Toorak Village.) On busy days the shop shares its seating with next-door neighbour Hello Jose. It also runs burgers to nearby pubs without kitchens.