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Big Smoke Burger
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri 11 am - 11 pm
Sat 12 pm - 11 pm
Sun 12 pm - 9 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
78 reviews for Big Smoke Burger
Review Highlights
"The onion rings were pretty darn good as well."
(in 32 reviews)
"...avocado,lettuce, tomato and rosemary garlic mayo."
(in 3 reviews)
"The hand-cut fries with real cheese curds are great."
(in 6 reviews)
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78 reviews in English
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Review from Zhina J.
Oakville, ON
1/25/2012
I just ate their organic burger for lunch at the Eaton Centre location. It was delicious and I only had to wait for about a minute.
Probably one of the best/healthiest burgers I've eaten, ever. It came on a whole wheat bun. -
Review from Nikos M.
1/22/2012
I ordered the Craft burger and added Havarti because I do not believe in burgers without cheese, no matter how good the meat is. The burger was good, but there was too much rosemary garlic mayo on it, making the burger sloppy and somewhat overpowering its flavor.
The meat was cooked more than I would have liked, as I always order medium-rare, but it didn't seem to be an option here. It had a very smokey flavor, appropriately, but I couldn't really taste the actual flavor of the meat. The fries were delicious, and come nicely portioned.
Overall, it was a good burger. Certainly a bit different than your average. I would probably go back to try one of their other offerings. -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
1/22/2012
VIBE
Whoo Boy, there's always a line up in here. They try to go as quick as they can and it's quite the shuffle inside here. If you want a long, leisurely lunch this is the wrong place. Grab and go and eat in your nearby lunch room if you can. Or at the counter. Good people watching if you don't mind dark, cavernous corners like myself with a side of the latest from the local newspaper.
I EAT/DRINK
Well, it's all about the burger. But to be honest, the burger isn't as "gourmet" as it was hyped years ago. It's a standard burger and they give extra pickles. The fried mushrooms is a nice addition as is the cheese. Yum. Poutine is hearty; the chocolate milkshake is an indulgence. To be honest, I haven't been in a while so I wonder how the King Street location compares now especially with the competition that's swooped in since then.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Big Smoke. Is it Smoke and Mirrors? Go back to your craft. (ooh who will get the reference? Dun Dun Dun). -
Review from Tom W.
Toronto, ON
2/5/2012
Dry, disgusting and made me very sick. They gave me my money back back but will not go again.
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Review from Dave B.
1/17/2012
I appreciate a good burger, and their menu said they appreciated them as well. They have a variety of specialty burgers, but I went with the "Craft Burger". Apparently this restaurant used to be called "Craft Burger", so it seemed to make sense that this was the burger that they were most proud of.
They advertise that the burgers are cooked after you order, and can take 8 to 10 minutes. Due to the delay and fresh ingredients, it seems to fall out of the qualification of fast food.
It was a great burger, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I wasn't overly impressed with the fries, but I will give the caveat that I had them to go and certainly didn't have them fresh. The portions of the fries were impressive. I will probably try the onion rings the next time I visit. -
Review from Pascal P.
Toronto, ON
1/29/2012
for a burger joint its pretty good. I had the spicy burger. yummy
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Review from Jason L.
East York, ON
12/23/2011
I think they used to be called Craft burger? Anywho, Big smoke burger offers a great "craft" burger...no frozen patty here!
After the cashier took my order she ran to the back to smash out some more patties...so I sat at the bar and curiously watched my burger being cooked to excellence. It takes a little longer then most places, but understandably so...its fresh!!!
Topped with caramelized onions, lettuce tomato and some sort of havarti...this was the smoke burger.
To sum it up....it didn't need any toppings, it was that good! -
Review from Subin U.
Toronto, ON
12/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Meh, nothing exciting.
Fresh, decent, reasonably priced. Tastes like Harvey's burger. -
Review from Michael Y.
Toronto, ON
Been here a couple of time and the last few times I've been sort of let down. I don't know what it is but I suspect the new guy behind the counter. The buns are starting to fall apart and they are adding too much ketchup and mayo on my burgers. It's becoming a big mess and is over come by the condiments. I may just ask them to hold the ketchup and mayo and add it myself from now on. The bun? I guess I'll just have to live it with or just have to look for another place.
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Review from Nathan B.
Toronto, ON
11/27/2011
I enjoy Big Smoke and have been going since it opened as Craft Burger.
I've tried most of the burgers on the menu and I still recommend this place to other people.
I have noticed over the past year or so that the consistency has been way off. The first dozen times I went, I was quite happy with my burger.
However, when the King Street East location opened around the corner from my office I have been more frequently and noticed a real decline in the quality.
At times I get a burger and it is perfectly seasoned and well cooked. Good char, and a little pink in the middle and very juicy. At other times, like many other reviewers have indicated, the burger can be dead on arrival.
It is disappointing that the quality is all over the map. I have noticed that during lunch rushes is when the quality drops but that is no excuse. This should be the time they are working to improve quality and drum up repeat business.
One more thing, I love the onion rings from this place. Awesome crust and they have always been prepared right when I've eaten them.
Of the 4 locations, I would try the King West location but try to give it a shot during non peek hours. -
Review from Ellie A.
11/2/2011
This review is for vegetarians.
We ate at Big Smoke Burger tonight and had no complaints. While I indulged in a full-on beef burger (hey, they source well so I was feeling no guilt) my husband had a veggie burger and fries and he was very happy.
The veggie burger is tasty and filling and can be ordered with any of the fun topping combos that come with the other burgers. It's one of the veggie burgers that imitate regular ones, rather than going grainy or studded with veggies. We thought it tasted a lot like the veggie burger at Hero Burger which is a big compliment, since we're both fans. But the big side of fries really stole the show. When I turned to my husband mid-meal to ask if he was enjoying, he answered, mouth full, "Really good mummph harumm" "Nuff said.
What I neglected to notice was if they cook the veggie burgers on a separate grill. I'll look next time.
Vegetarian Score: 6/10. Only one thing on the menu you can eat. But it sure is tasty! -
Review from Jonathan C.
Oakville, ON
11/14/2011
The good: Their fries and onion rings were on point, though the rings could have used some seasoning. Nothing a pinch of salt won't solve.
The bad: The Big Smoke burger was boring. Patty was overcooked and bland, even the horseradish mayo and caramelized onions couldn't resuscitate the burger. That meat was dead I tells ya.
The Ugly: $14 for an average burger
Always on the hunt for great burgers, I passed by Big Smoke on Friday on a friend's recommendation. He said this was the best burger in Toronto, well, he's full of smoke!
You get a relatively thick patty done up on a grill, but the burger came out overcooked. Browned through and through.
I'm the kinda guy who likes their burgers a bit pink inside and I'm a flattop kinda guy, so if browned through over a flame is your thing, then give this a shot. But it's pretty much a more expensive version of Harvey's in my books.
The Big Smoke Burger came with caramelized onions and horseradish mayo, but the mayo didn't have much horseradish in it, which was disappointing.
The friends and rings are good, though the rings weren't seasoned. -
Review from Chris G.
Whitby, ON
11/9/2011
There are so many detailed reviews here that my 2 cents is probably only worth 1 - if that.
Loved: as I was reading the menu board, grill guy says "is it gunna be beef?" so that he could get my burger started, regardless of my toppings.
Loved: service at the cash, super friendly & genuine. They take your name and when they called out mine, it was more of a familiar "Chris, dinner is ready!" rather than a monotone "next..."
Loved: the "plate", a metal rectangular thing, made the burger look that much better.
Loved: the burger. Really, really did. It was messy, about 4 napkins messy. Awesome. I could taste each and every ingredient. So good.
Loved: the little window seat. I would go back for that seat alone.
Next time: I hear the Onion Rings are killer.
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Review from Jorge L.
7/27/2011
I LOVE burgers. Go on and judge me.
Big Smoke Burger is a great alternative to Hero's. I ordered its Big Blue burger combo with onion ring. It was delicious. You really can't go wrong with gorgonzola and burger - it makes your burger sound AND taste fancy.
I paid under $ 15 for a decent-size (un)healthy meal which is awesome. The ambiance is also better than other burger joints (not even talking about McDonald's).
Will I go back? Definitely!
Will I tell my family (and friends concerned about cholesterol)? Hell no.
Cheers to greasy onion ring!Listed in: Cheap Eats and Calorie Galore
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Review from Cameron O.
Toronto, ON
8/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had high hopes but I was somewhat disappointed. The biggest fault is overcooking the beef. It was cooked to the point of being a little dry. There still was a tiny bit of moistness, but when I go out for a burger I want the messy factor to at least be a 2+ articles of clothing soiled.
The onion rings were excellent. I would return just to eat them.
The quality of the ingredients (that I could see) was great. The meat looked beautiful as it went on the grill. The meat did taste ok, but I couldn't experience the full flavour spectrum only offered by less cooking.
I will return and I will ask if I can get it cooked less. -
Review from Anthony K.
Toronto, ON
12/8/2011
Went here for lunch today after hearing about it and passing by the place many times. It is what you call a trendy place. The patrons seem to be a mix of dt west fashionista and local business people. It does not have a lot of seating, therefore gets packed real fast. Given that, take out I'd probably a better choice.
Now to the food. The burger is okay in my book. Everything seem to be freshly cooked to order which is encouraging to see. Plus the friendly cooking staff adds to the overall experience. My burger is a bit too salty for me, but I can see the appeal to some people, especially if you choose one of the fancy topings and dress it up. I mean, let's not get fancy, it is only a burger place after all, so it can only get so interesting. Overall, it is a good place to go for lunch, grab a quick bite when u r on the run. Probably not a ideal place if you are looking for budget choice since a burger with no side or drinks run you about 7 dollars easily, but still, give it a try, put the mystery to rest. -
Review from Bill T.
8/8/2011
Will not go back.
Ordered a craft burger with two organic beef patties. The burgers were horribly overcooked to beyond well-done, it was hard and chewy. It felt like I was eating two pieces of overcooked meatloaf in a bun rather than a burger. Something was also too salty. The mayo was good, but that was probably the only good thing about the burger.
Poutine was another big disappointment, the gravy was warm at best, too few cheese curds, and none of them were melted. The gravy was also a little watery.
I think I'll just buy a hot dog next time. -
Review from Krystle J.
Montréal, QC
7/7/2011 1 photo
This one is quite small, i'm not sure how big the other ones are..
The staff there was great! They have a variety of old school sodas, and a great variety of burgers, very different burger ideas and flavors, and all burgers are made to order so you can custom choose any of the amazing ingredients they have on hand.
I tried the blue burger which is packed with gorgonzola, avocado, rosemary garlic mayo, tomato & lettuce... was very tasty, but it had too many strong flavors for me at the moment.
Also had the onion rings with it.. they were pretty good also..
The decor is a dark wood, matching table and such.. kind of has a warm chillout feel. -
Review from Sergey S.
5/16/2011
Craft Burger is a takeout location. It is microscopic, and a couple of small tables will be occupied during the lunch hours, guaranteed. So don't drop in with a bunch of friends, queue of three will look like a crowd there inside.
Craft Burger is not a good ten-bucks lunch place either. Lots of little takeout locations around will give you more food for less money. Burgers themselves are normal size, but side is very small (and comes for a separate price).
Their burgers are not that bad, just don't expect anything gourmet-level. Any decent restaurant will serve you much better hamburgers for almost the same money. Craft' burgers are roughly on par with Burger King, and obviously better than McDonalds - simply because it's almost impossible to be worse. Well A&E maybe...
Also, there is no alcohol inside. Good to filter out all those potential drunkards when you are with kids. Not so good when you were thinking to enjoy a hefty burger with a pint of beer, and happily slap your tummy afterwards.
The only really good thing about this place is the people who work there. Young, professional and efficient. Unfortunately, they do not change the oil in those friture-machines frequently enough. But except for that, seem to be really cool folks.
Resuming: If you are passing by King and Bathurst with kids and feel like feeding them burgers right here, right now - Craft Burger may be not too bad a choice. Otherwise, no reason to check it out. -
Review from Caitlin L.
Toronto, ON
4/5/2011
After a few disappointing stops, the burger quest continued at Craft Burger. When we arrived, the queue was a bit long and no seats were available (there are a few stools along a counter and 5 or 6 small tables). I'd heard some positive reviews so we decided to wait. Ordering was quick and efficient! I had the Classic Cheese Burger with onion rings. The burger was super juicy and cooked perfectly. The smoked cheddar was a nice addition. The onion rings pass the test...that is the entire onion doesn't come out when you take a bite. However - portioning of the onion rings is inconsistent (my portion of onion rings was almost half the portion of someone else in my parties). I sampled the fries and they were fresh and hand-cut!
All-in-all the experience was tasty and I would recommend Craft Burger to anyone!Listed in: Burger Tour of Toronto
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Review from Aaron B.
5/12/2011
I came here with a friend and had a chance to split a lamb burger, a veggie burger, the fries, and the onion rings. Nothing was bad, but nothing was better than okay. Everything was quite bland except the fries which had a real potato flavor. Even the "spicy" habenero cheese and BBQ sauce on the lamb burger were boring and tasteless. The quality all seemed good, and the amount of food per dollar seemed appropriate, but there are bars in the area with better burgers.
The environment is wretched...loud, crowded, uncomfortable, and greasy. It's like trying to have a conversation and eat with a friend while riding the subway at rush hour. Even though it's open kinda late and that makes it a bit convenient, the bars with the better burgers are just around the corner, have better burgers, and are even more comfortable places to dine.
Before going here, check your options and you'll find something better within a block. -
Review from Gloria B.
Toronto, ON
10/21/2011
The burgers taste just a the name states - Smokey. Some may enjoy this but I found it overdone and over dressed. They change cheeses and the overall taste is thrown off without warning. They have delicious fries though, so that's a plus. They are kind of expensive - about $12 for a burger combo. Not outrageous, but I didn't find it worth the price. I heard great things about this place previously, but was not too impressed with it personally. It's okay.
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Review from Lynn C.
3/9/2011
The burgers are soooo juicy and delicous and so worth the money.
I got the Craft Spicy Burger, but I wish i didnt asked for the spicy chipotle sauce because the burger was so delicious on its own. The onion rings are dangerous...you cannot eat just one.
My only complain for this place is the lack of seatings that are available.Listed in: Eats ariound CityPlace,…
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Review from Emily L.
Toronto, ON
11/4/2010
The combination of having read about this place in Toronto Life magazine, it being just in my neighbourhood, and burgers being my boyfriend's kryptonite, made coming to Craft Burger a matter or when, not if.
Having myself, half-heartedly given up beef a year+ ago, I usually order the lamb burger and it did not disappoint! The juicy burger, sitting on top of the lightly charred bun, was happily presented to me on a thin metal tray with some onion rings keeping it company. Flavour of the burger was delicious - my own personal preference would have been for the cilantro-feta spread to be thicker, but the flavour combination with the lamb was perfection.
Onion rings were light and done to perfection - couldn't keep my boyfriend's grubby hands off of them :)
My boyfriend loved his Classic Cheeseburger, but was aghast when he was told that making it a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger was not an option. Sacrilege! Nevertheless, he'll come back.
If my boyfriend's Craft Burger wish is for bacon, then mine is for some kind of seafood burger. I'm fully aware the this is probably not possible due to the type of grill they use, but a girl can have her gastronomic dreams, no?
It's fully part of the experience, but you should know that space is tight! Sitting down at one of the tables to eat is like trying to solve a japanese puzzle box. Shift this table slightly to the left, shift this nice family of three to the right... Don't let this deter you though! Just come at a less busy time and enjoy the juicy burger goodness! -
Review from Sharky L.
Toronto, ON
11/13/2010
Amazing burgers! Why didn't anyone think of it? I don't eat burgers at restaurants or at BBQ's, it's not healthy but I can't resist gourmet burgers from Craft.
So juicy and the ingredients are amazing! Cooked to perfection. Just love it!Listed in: Fast Eats
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Review from Anni L.
11/3/2010
After seeing this restaurant on TV, I couldn't wait to drop by to taste the burgers first hand. When one of my dates suggested meeting up somewhere for a quick bite, I quickly suggested this place since it was conveniently located right near his workplace.
So there I was going in with high expectations after all the hype that I had made up for myself after seeing this restaurant on TV. As we walked in, I was very surprised at how small the place was given that there was at most 5 tables and maybe a few bar stools. This is definitely a take-out joint, and not a sit down restaurant. So we proceeded to go up to the cash to put in our order. There was a variety of burgers on the menu. Since I do not like caramelized onions, that sort of reduced my choices down by half. There was a special of the day that was featured - some kind of Jalapeno style burger. Since i like a bit of spice, after a long deliberation, I decided to go for it and order the special.
Along wiith the burger special, you can order a drink. They have two kinds of drinks. Regular softdrinks or this special soda on the top shelf. I think if you opt for the soda, there is a nomimal additional charge.
So they rang up the bill and i think it probably was around $25 for two orders. You have the choice of onion rings or homemade fries. I picked the fries while my date picked the onion rings.
The burger turned out to be really good. The meat tasted very fresh and the ingredients were oozing out so you definitely need to be careful so that you dont make a mess. The fries were tasty and I didn't try the onion rings but they looked good.
The interior is very casual. It's set-up as a take out joint. You order, you wait, then you eat and go or take it to go. On the postive side, there is no tip to pay.
Overall, this is a good burger joint. I've been to other places such as Licks, Harveys, Jack Astors, Loose Moose for burgers and this is definitely one step above given that its a gourmet burger joint. I don't know if you could say that the taste of the meat itself was mindblowing. They depend on the toppings for flavoring instead of putting the flavor in the meat. Atleast that's what I can remember. -
Review from Leeor J.
12/3/2010
I finally ate here after hearing all the hype about this chain from a bunch of random people.
I went for lunch and the place was way too small and packed to get a table. annoying. I ordered the organic beef burger with onion rings. The burger was really good. The onion rings were nice and crispy.
Hmm.. I donno, maybe the inability to get a table is actually what is stopping me from giving it 4 stars.. -
Review from Robin D.
3/30/2011
I like this place, almost enough to be a fan. I was very happy with the burger. I will probably come and try out their specialty burgers.. like lamb and one with their sauteed mushrooms.
Like the chunky cheese in their poutine. It is not on their menu, but you can opt to get a small poutine for $2 less. The difference is the burger and poutine are on the same platter rather than the poutine filling a whole platter.
I was greedy and could not resist getting the large. I was super bloat walking out. Love their fries including their straight-cut also large proportion. -
Review from Shannon F.
Toronto, ON
2/18/2011
Hands down best veggie burger in the city!! Tips: Get the white bun and not the whole wheat. Bring a friend and each get a combo - one gets fries, one gets their delicious fried donuts, I mean, onion rings!
Staff is friendly, remembers us and quality is always good.
Pre-ordering a large order is helpful as they are always busy and you can skip the line for pick up. -
Review from Mark R.
Toronto, ON
The first time I ate at this Craft Burger I ponied up extra for the organic meat but ended up with a rather flavourless burger. The next time I got one that in my opinion was severely undercooked. I ended up taking it back and got a pretty aggressive response from the management and the chef - and was told that this is how they do them, that I should have asked for it well done, etc. Having never been asked how I'd like my hamburger prepared in the past and seeing as they never asked me when I placed the order then I was obviously at fault.
I like my burgers and will travel far to get a good one but in this case I'd actually prefer an A&W burger to a Craft Burger - sorry. -
Review from Teena D.
12/30/2010 5 photos
We had a late lunch today at Craft Burger. We've been wanting to check them out for a while but it's always really busy ... it's not a big place (there are only four tables).
My husband had a cheese burger combo with onion rings. I had a classic burger combo with fries.
The burger was really good (4 stars) ... the fries were so-so (2.5 stars). Next time, I'd just get a burger.
If you are craving a burger, you should check it out! -
Review from Adrian G.
Mississauga, ON
12/7/2010
There's one thing to note here, as it can actually be important to some....
The Organic Beef Burger (from Beretta Farms). While it ends up being the 2nd most expensive burger at the restaurant, for those who go organic, its worth noting. -
Review from Tina D.
11/20/2010
Ordered the cheeseburger and thought it was pretty amazing. I would give it 4.5 stars, if I could. Yum yum yum. The onion rings were pretty darn good as well.
Would definitely go back and bring more people. Not sure if they serve beer. Next time I'll check. Cheeseburger + Rickard white would be heaven for me!
Blog TO was right once again! However, it is a little pricy for the meal though. -
Review from John Y.
Toronto, ON
12/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Small cramp seating area with an additional 4 counter top stools. I sat on the stools since all the table were occupied. Good view of the burger line assembly process with an all female staff,1 person handles the money/orders, 1 person grills, 1 person puts the order together and calls out your order number for pick up, fortunately didn't notice any sweat dripping onto the burgers (thank god) due to the overworking staff at a frantic pace.
Burgers are grilled to order, normal lettuce/tomato topping with mushrooms as extra. I found the meat to be moist but not as flavorful as I've had in other places ( Ted's Burgers- Honolulu), maybe it's the Canadian beef when compared to USA Grade A beef chuck with a recommended 80/20 fat content and when cooked properly is tough to beat. Onion rings were super crunchy but a little greasy. Didn't order the Poutinue (fries, cheese curds, gravey, wow!!) as I already ate one at another place earlier in the day; I need to go on a diet soon!
They don't have enough staff to clean off the tables so you need to remove the small metal trays/leftover trash yourself when previous diners finish their meals.
Had better tasting burgers in the past so was a little disappointed. -
Review from Mochi M.
3/15/2011
I'm not really sold on this place. It's meant to be an AMAZING burger, but I didn't get that at all.
I paid extra for organic meat and didn't taste the difference (no surprise, "organic" in North America is not the same as "organic" in Europe), and I just wasn't excited by the burger like I thought I would be.
I'll have to give it another shot and perhaps another review, but for now, I make better burgers at home. -
Review from Jay G.
Toronto, ON
7/8/2010
These burgers are pure badassness.
Yes, badassness. Be sure to keep an eye out for this place as it is easy to miss.
Walking in you are welcomed to a small brick and beam establishment. A small tables are located near the front and there are a few bar seats available. There's a giant chalk board that lists all the available burgers. My personal favorites are the organic burger and the classic burger.
Service is usually fast and friendly. But there are times when grilling wait times get pretty lengthy. Usually around lunchtime. Just be prepared to wait a little longer than 10mins for your meal.
Time for the goodstuff! The burgers! These little puppies are well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and has a good burger:toppings:bun ratio. The burgers are one of the better ones in the city. Although, err on the side of caution. I've encountered a few dry burgers at this joint. Lately it's been happening late but consistency can be an issue.
What really puts these burgers over the top are the sides! The french fries are amazing. They have the right amount of crisp, and perfect amount of potato. They look just like swiss chalet fries but taste like swiss chalet fries on crack! Fantastic. Some of my favorite cheap eat fries in the city. The real star winner here are the onion rings. The onion rings are gigantic and are dipped in panko leaving them amazingly crisp. What makes these onion rings the absolute best are their doneness. They are cooked perfectly. Not once have I ever bitten into a Craft onion ring and have the onion string out of the beautiful fried casing. Each bite is perfect.
Overall, one of the better burgers in the city and without a doubt one of the best, if not the best onion rings in town. The price point makes this joint a must visit, even if it's just for fries and onion rings. -
Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
10/16/2010
Small neighbourhood type place, a good stop for a quick bite to eat that isn't $$$ (like everything else in the area). However the bit was not as quick.
With an extensive menu, that takes about at least 3-5 minutes to read, you can choose from Lamb, Veggie, Organic Beef burger. They have pre-made ones or you can add your own toppings like carmelized onions and sauteed mushrooms and avacado.
I made the mistake of ordering a plain Beef burger ($7.65) and added a bunch of toppings with ended up with a cost of over $14 for my burger.
What I should have done was ordered one of the pre-made ones (7.65 - 8.65) and just omitted some toppings and maybe added one or two of my own.
The flavoured mayos looked really tasty, but I'm on a non-dairy diet. booo.
For another, $3.50 you can get fries or Onion rings (they were good!) + water/pop or add $4.95 and you can get the same, but with the Boylan Sodas (sugar cane flavoured soda, was okay).
Seating here is minimal, seems like most do take out. It's not quick. At least 8-10 min wait (they state this on the menu) for the burger, so lots of people in the barstool area waiting around, reading the provided newspapers.
Would I come back? not my first choice....maybe. I do like Hero burger a bit more tho.Listed in: Thanks Yelp!
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Review from Evan J.
Toronto, ON
7/15/2011
Been eating craft (or big smoke burger) for years now. I love this place. The staff, the food, all amazing.
But this is the only location I will eat from. The King E and Yorkville locations are not nearly as good for some reason. The black guy on the grill at this location puts a lotta lovin' while grilling them burgers. And for that, I love him right back :) -
Review from david m.
North York, ON
8/13/2011
I tried this place a couple times ,It's really nothing to write home about...I don't understand why so many people rave about it. if you like overcooked burger with cool toppings this is the place for you.
There are better places to get a burger in town -
Review from Kirsten R.
Toronto, ON
5/13/2011
Obviously a popular place as it was still extremely busy at 2pm after the lunch rush. I order the Craft Blue. Gorgonzola, guacamole, garlic mayo, lettuce and a tomato. Firstly, I am a guacamole freak- absolutely obsessed. This guac...was made with under ripe avocados and there were hard avocado chunks in my burger. Now, I am not a burger snob, but I am an advocate of the medium rare. At Craft there was no choice as to how you would like your burger cooked...it was made well done. Not really my cup of "beef" if you will. I've grilled up better burgers in the comfort of my own backyard. The onion rings on the other hand - were ALLLL RIGHT! Twelve dollars not entirely well spent.
