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Shamrock Burgers & Pizza
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6109 Kingston RoadScarborough, ON M1C 1K5
Neighbourhood: Scarborough
(416) 282-0121
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Alcohol:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
7 reviews for Shamrock Burgers & Pizza
7 reviews in English
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Review from OJ B.
Toronto, ON
1/10/2012
My wife and I went to Shamrock Burger last night for dinner, and I felt the need to write a review today. This was our second trip to Shamrock, and both were enjoyable.
The place itself is bright and clean and fairly new and modern. The staff were all quite friendly and helpful, and the cashier was very pleasant, explaining all of our options and choices. She also pointed out that the burgers are now all homemade (I didn't know that they weren't before) which is nice.
Now, the food... I ordered the big 10oz burger because I was starving, and got an order of onion rings with it. The burger patty was lightly seasoned, and did look hand made. The big one (there are 3 choices... I think 4oz, 6oz, and 10oz, all of which can be ordered double-stacked) was a thick oval patty, which stuck two half moons out each side of the bun. It was cooked well, and was juicy without being sloppy, and held together well. The seasoning isn't my favourite, but it certainly wasn't bad at all (I can't say it reminded me of Lick's, but I haven't been there in a long time). The cheese and toppings were what you'd expect - I ordered a pretty standard lettuce, tomato, ketchup, onion with cheese (+$0.79 I think) and loved my burger. It was a monster, too. 10oz is a big burger, but it was really good so I had no problem stuffing the last few bites in. Oh, good fresh bun, too. No problems at all with mine holding together.
The onion rings were a standout for me. A good amount of really tasty batter, fried puffy and crispy golden brown, there wasn't a single soggy, floppy ring in my batch. They weren't all-onion either, which some places like to do, starting with massive double-thick onion chunks. These were the right size that an onion ring should be, at least in my mind. And the container is large too, none of this "put an order of onion rings in a small fries container" business that I see in lots of places. It was a good sized portion, which is good because they were delicious.
My wife got the small burger, which she was very happy with, and an order of poutine, which she liked a lot the last time we were there. It was a hit again this time, and I dipped in for a few bites despite feeling ready to burst. The gravy is good, not the tasteless generic stuff you get sometimes, and the cheese curds are large and plentiful. The fries themselves might be a small weakness for me, but only because they weren't anything special. They were still decent, just not as standout as the rings, and those will always be my go-to side here.
I wish I could give it 4.5 stars, but in any case this is a great local burger joint for us, and I would rank them up there with the usual Toronto favourites like Apache. It will probably come down to personal preference as to which one is your top burger, but Shamrock should at least be tried especially if you're in the east end of the city. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
10/6/2011 6 photos
I did not have the Monster Sham at Shamrock Burgers & Pizza! I do think I might be up for the challenge one day but not today as I just had some fish and chips for lunch.....
Monster Sham ($10.60) is Two 10oz meat patties with cheese on a kaiser bun. And If I am hungry enough to finish that myself by completing the challenge I would have a $5 gift card so I can stuff my face with my burger!
I instead settled on the Classic Rock ($4.10) with my choice of condiments of fried onion, Rock sauce, tomato, and jalapeno pepper. My burger was cooked to order while I enjoying watching how the fat caught on fire while it was on the grill.......
It was kind of messy when I started biting into it but the patty was moist and was just cook right. If you do want yours well done, please request that and they gladly did it for some of the other patrons.
The Classic was good... I want more after eating that. Maybe, just maybe I will order a Monster Sham next time! -
Review from Tex S.
Pickering, ON
7/9/2011
Tried Shamrock Burgers (Highland Creek) for the first time yesterday, for lunch. Onion rings were the star of the show. Huge rings with a thick beer batter, different from most places, and they use very sweet onions.
However, the burger did not impress. It had a spice mix that reminded me of Lick's, which is not a good thing. If I wanted Lick's (I don't), I'd go there. Very stingy with the toppings. Barely enough lettuce to notice. Bun did not hold together well at all and fell apart after just 3 bites into the burger.
We won't return unless we just want great onion rings. -
Review from Bruno V.
York, ON
8/8/2011
This place is amazing. Heard about it on Facebook. Ended up going down with a friend and each trying the Monstersham Burger Challenge. Basically it's a massive burger. Two 10oz burgers with cheese on a kaiser bun. If you eat the whole thing they give you a $5 gift card. I'll tell you what, the burger was AMAZING. I have cravings for the burger all the time. It was difficult but both myself and my bud ate the full burger which is great cause now i have a gift card to use very soon.
Their thing is homemade burgers and onion rings so as a side I got the onion rings which were also amazing. The full meal was just intense. I'm definitely going back. Told my fiancee and friends about it and want to go back with them all real soon.
I suggest anyone try this place. Its nothing but good. -
Review from Jim M.
Scarborough, ON
Updated - 8/4/2011
Took a visit to Shamrock Burgers after trying the burger priest and five guys. Hands down Shammy has a true homeburger made not on the american style griddle like those other places. Had the Famous burger with all toppings. Burger was juicy and had good taste. Had combo with Sweet potato fries, love them........ for a little place shamrock can compete and WIN among the other so called burger places. They have the right forumula for success.....great good, good and quick service and hot chics who know how to cook your food.....what else do you want
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7/10/2011
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Review from A.J. S.
11/22/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Shamrock Burger is an eastern Scarborough institution. It's one of those places where they serve fries which actually have potatoes in it, burgers which actually have meat in them. The food is pretty hearty, the people are usually pretty nice. It's fairly simple food, made well. Proving, sometimes simple is good.
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Review from James K.
Toronto, ON
11/18/2009
Tasty burgers. Whadda-ya-waaant?
