Cheeseburgers, hamburgers or vege burgers, if there is ever a time to have one, it’s today.

Cafes, eateries and burger joints around the world are today celebrating International Burger Day.

Businesses in Wollongong have jumped on the craze and are celebrating the humble food that is a staple in so many Australian’s diets.

Bush’s meats gave away 200 free burgers to the first people to line up, while Grill’d has been offering two for the price of one, all day long.