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South St. Burger Co.
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for South St. Burger Co.
12 reviews in English
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Review from Shari M.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 12/20/2009
oh wow....I am so renaming Decemburger to Fat Bastard Month
Just got home from an impromptu burger with Dale "on vacation" M. I now feel so bloated, I don't want another burger for a while. Thankfully it is almost the end of the month. I think I will be going burger free for a while.
Tonight's burger was good. Opted for onion rings, good choice. Red onion - a nice switch up. Not too greasy, and not a slimy onion in sight.
I feel a burger coma setting in....oh no....here come the meat sweats....Listed in: Mid Town, My Decemburger
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11/8/2009
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Review from Nick P.
Toronto, ON
2/21/2012
My first 3 star review.
I really can't write that the food was terrible because it really wasn't. The problem is that it was nothing special. The burger had gristle and was salty, boring. The toppings are nothing special. Offering one "special" topping and one generic topping is not worth the prices they ask. $11.00 for a combo? I'd rather go to Moxies and get a burger from them for the same price. Much better. All the hype for these "specialty burger houses" just makes the disappointment they offer that much worse. Lower the prices, offer more selection and give more fries, then you might be worth the hype. As it stands these places Hero burger/South St/Five guys are nothing more than hyped up dives with not much more to offer than the "regular" burger dives. -
Review from RJ S.
Mississauga, ON
4/5/2011 1 Check-in Here
They should just stick to their fries!
Came here during lunch time on a weekend and damn it was hella packed. Considering the amount of people the service was very quick. AS well with the amount of people eating at this place it gave me confidence that the burgers must be as good as their fries.
The selection is pretty simple, traditional burger, veggie and chicken burger. Plus the usual sides, fries or onion rings. Really like the fact that there wasn't a big selection, average price for burgers is $6, combos $10 and sides $3-$5.
There is a huge selection for toppings, 5 different types of cheese and over 10 different sauces which I was very mad about. The reason I was mad about this is b/c I feel a burger joint should have the basic ketchup, relish, mustard, mayo and ONLY ONE special sauce, NOT 10 plus special sauces. It made my decision that much harder but eventually I picked one out.
Now for the moment of truth, my burger consisted of lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, guacamole, Monterrey jack cheese, and wasabi mayo to add a little kick. The verdict, I wasn't impressed by the burger at all. The veggies were very fresh and the wasabi mayo added a good kick, those were the only positives. The burger patty was horrible, very dry and tasteless. Yes, I could of complained about the dryness and get a new burger, but I've heard over a hundred stories from people who've worked in the restaurant business and let's just say suck it up and deal with what you have. Well back to the burger, if you took a bite out of just the patty with nothing on it you would honestly taste nothing, lets just say thank goodness I added the wasabi mayo to give it some flavour. The bun wasn't that great either as it seemed very stale.
If I happened to come back, I'll just stick with their fries, I mean that's what made the company what it is today right?
Items to definitely get:
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Review from Dale M.
Toronto, ON
12/20/2009
Decemburger Do-over?
The Yonge St. location didn't impress me a month and a half ago, and the Laird locatoin (the original) didn't impress me tonight. I'm not saying the place sucks, just that it's nothing special.
I'm once again baffled by the topping selection. There are some really cool options (wasabi mayo, guacamole, horseradish mayo), but it's difficult to find a set of two or three that go well together. Today I had Jalapeno Monterey Jack, jalapenos, tomatoes, black olives and guacamole. Quite good, though I overdid it a bit on the guac. My bad.
Shari "eternal optimist" M was of the opinion that the bun was crusty on the outside, and soft on the iniside. My term for this was "stale." Patty was better than last time, and I was reminded that it's hormone, antibiotic and filler free - nothing like myself, but strangely enjoyable. Last time it seemed like the burger had some weird filler or binding agent - I stand correcteed.
The onion rings are tasty, but lose their heat very quickly and are a bit too crispy/crunchy for my liking. Still, everyone should try these once - they're made with red onions and I swear there's rosemary or something in the batter.
Tried the milkshake this time, too. Not exciting. Made from hand-scooped, premium icecream and frresh milk, but still tasted like chalky syrup. Weird.Listed in: Decemburger and Beyond!
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Review from Dave O.
Toronto, ON
11/3/2009
I wasn't overly impressed with the cafeteria-gourmet vibe in South Street. You pay restaurant prices for a quick burger in a bag and some pretty good fries. There are tons of great toppings to put on your burger, and the burgers themselves are pretty good, though the one I had was a little dry after taking it home.
The poutine looks pretty good, but I can't justify the extra thousand calories on an already leaden meal. Service is quick, burgers are expertly assembled like ducks in a row.
I'm just pretty ambivalent about the burgers... it was a better burger than most fast-food joints but not worth the price. -
Review from Mitch S.
Toronto, ON
10/12/2009
Definitely a fan of this place. I'm not going to lie, being a yonge-eglinton person the fact that this place is right around the corner from me gives it plenty of points.
Some of the things I really liked about this place were:
1) 4 different types of cheese
2) tons of veggie options
3) specialty sauces
4) cheap burgers!
Go try it out! -
Review from Amanda A.
Toronto, ON
9/6/2009
I used to love this place, but it is slowly becoming less appealing. Consider this a 3.5 star review.
Now, the good stuff is that you get fresh burgers made to order. This is not your typical fast food place, and they serve a pretty mean poutine. There are a variety of toppings for your burger - if you've ever been to Lick's this is quite similar. Even when busy, the line moves pretty fast, and they have an efficient system going. They never screw up my order, and for fast food, I have to commend them.
The bad thing is, as this is not your typical fast food place, it is also not your typical fast food pricing. The burgers start off a bit pricey themselves, but then be prepared to pay extra for cheese. Drinks are not included, fries/onion rings are not included - and these are New York Fries, so you see where I'm going? After my husband orders his extra bacon, extra cheese, milkshake and fries, I see the money totalling up on register and start to think we should've just gone and dined somewhere.
Our first few times here, we absolutely loved it. It feels like there aren't many places to eat in this part of town, so it was a nice addition. The last few times we ate here, our burgers were kind of dry and that ruined it for us. There is nothing like paying $11 for a dry, fast food burger.
I am sure I'll be back, if only for the poutine. -
Review from Andre G.
Toronto, ON
10/10/2009
Great choice for a good old fashion burger and fries. They have a nice simple menu with a solid selection of quality toppings. Their veggie burger is one of the best around and competes pretty aggressively with Licks for the top spot in my book.
I love that they are owned by New York Fries since that means awesome fresh cut fries.
My only criticism is the size of portions vs. price. For a veggie burger combo with fries, drink, and cheese you are paying over $10, but both the fries and drink are pretty minimal. I'm not looking for US size mega portions, but a proper medium size drink and fries would be a better value. -
Review from Josh N.
Toronto, ON
7/16/2009 1 Check-in Here
Head and shoulders above other 'fast food' burger spots. The beauty of South St. is the simplicity of the menu, and the large variety of toppings for your beef / chicken / veggie burger.
The kicker is that they serve New York Fries (owned by them).
Definitely unseated both Licks and Harveys as my favourite fast-food, but properly grilled burger.
Locations are generally spacious, modern and well laid out. This one is particularly large since its located in a shopping plaza. -
Review from Helen L.
Toronto, ON
8/24/2009
I was a big fan of South Street's meat burgers when I ate meat but now that I am a vegetarian, I am an even bigger fan of their veggie burger. Their veggie burger is soy based and seasoned just right. It has so much flavor that I think even eaten plain with just bun and ketchup would probably taste good. That being said, I don't think anyone would ever order a plain burger there as they have so many amazing toppings (at no added cost) like guacamole, aoli, wasabi mayo and mango chutney. The veggies they use are always fresh and you KNOW the fries are good since they are owned by New York Fries. South St now has my vote for best veggie burger at fast food chain...its even better than my previous fav, Licks.
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Review from Keith C.
10/10/2010
What I like about South St. Burger is that they have a ton of toppings that you add to your burger and they have always been fresh. The meat itself is grilled in front of you and is seasoned really well. I usually get a burger, possibly add some guacamole on it with some onions, a small order of poutine (which isn't that good here) and a strawberry milkshake. That is what you call a satisfying lunch. They do have vegetarian and chicken burgers but I'm not a rabbit so I don't touch that vegan stuff. The onion rings are also very good too. The batter is not too heavy so that's always a plus.
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Review from Izabela J.
Toronto, ON
9/13/2010
I was very excited to try a South St. burger and got a nice milkshake and poutine on the side... Milkshake was really yummy (with lots of strawberry bits in it) and the poutine was good (NY Fries).. The burger was delicious 2 bites in... and then I saw it... there was a HAIR IN MY BURGER. I gave it back to the girl at the counter and they made a new one for me. The second one was just as good, though I have to say I ate it very carefully. Too bad about the hair. Good burger otherwise.
