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The Burger's Priest
Category: Restaurants Burgers Burgers [Edit]
1636 Queen St EToronto, ON M4L 1G3
Neighbourhood: Upper Beach
(647) 346-0617
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Sat 12 pm - 10:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- 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:
- Loud
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
162 reviews for The Burger's Priest
Review Highlights
"The double double is a devilish delight."
(in 18 reviews)
"...a Panko Breaded Mushroom Stuffed with Cheese then Fried."
(in 7 reviews)
"The cheeseburger had a nice soft bun."
(in 43 reviews)
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162 reviews in English
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Review from Paula C.
Toronto, ON
1/17/2012
And the new one on Yonge....
Fast food for the Celiac is virtually non-existent. Good, fresh, easy, yummy fast food is the elusive mystical creature in my diet. I've been eating at Burger Priest for awhile now and I think they definitely live up to the hype! They are so careful with GF (gluten free) orders...better yet it doesn't taste like GF. I will continue to visit the church of BP.
Tip:
1. Check out their Facebook page for their secret menu.
2. You can call ahead for your order. They can get pretty crazy busy, especially in the summer - save yourself the wait outside. Unless, of course, you're hoping to meet new friends in line. -
Review from Gary S.
1/30/2012
Location is a out of the way, but in warmer weather you can bring your burger to Qew or to the nearby park.
I'd definitely recommend ordering something from the secret menu or at least a double cheeseburger. First time I only ordered a regular burger and didn't seem anything special to me till I'd tried all the secret ones, ie Vatican, etc.
Tip: Go early and don't expect to sit in restaurant. -
Review from Jennifer N.
Toronto, ON
1/27/2012
In a nutshell - Overrated. Snarky. Pretentious. Overpriced. Mediocre.
After hearing that TBP is "the best burger in TO" and "comparable to In N Out", we were excited to finally try it. The menu had no descriptions so I didn't know what the heck "The Option" or "The Priest" burger was. So I asked the short blond girl behind the cash register for clarification. I guess asking questions at TBP is a huge faux pas because I got an eye roll, a huff, and a bored/hurried/sarcastic explanation. Every single time we said anything, it was met with such a bad attitude and lots of snark.
Yes, I know that I could've looked at the menu online. Yes, I know that there's also the "secret" menu. It's not that secret if everyone knows about it and it's been blogged ad nauseam. But is asking a question really that bad considering we were the only ones there (we were there at 11:30 am on a Friday). Would it have killed them to add descriptions to their simple menu? Or is that an affront to the hipster commandment of "if you don't know then you shouldn't be here"?
God forbid you actually want to eat there! They had 5 stools and a tiny counter but it's only for people waiting for their orders. Alrighty then.
The burger - the meat was bland and lacked flavour. It was missing that all-important sear that good flat top burgers have. The cheese was overpowering. The bacon limp. The bun was soft but it turned mushy. Mediocre at best and overpriced for the quantity.
The only redeeming thing were the fries. Fresh and crispy and salted just right.
TBP has a loyal following. I guess there are a lot of people who like middle of the road burgers with a side of pretentiousness and snark.
I, for one, remain a burger atheist and not a converted follower of The Burger's Priest. -
Review from Edwin A.
Well well I had expectations. 155 reviews to this date BP seems to be a pretty popular joint here on Yelp, well in fact in the city.
I had expectations going. Unfortunately they were not met tonight. :(
Some of these things I've read about this place IMO are blown out of proportion like a legendary fish story! .. comments like 'grease in the air , I have to shower when I get home, go eat in a park to have a communion with a burger. Lol. Haha some excellent creative writing people and props to that.. you know who you are;).
Those comments induced grade "A" burger fantasies as we approached on the 501 Queen st E streetcar into no where land. damn you guys :p
I ordered 'the priest ' the house specialty. It's a cheeseburger topped with "the option" a deep fried cheese stuffed portabello mushroom. The option is the size of a patty itself.
About 10 minutes later, the order was ready.
I opened my wax paper to do a quick inspection and took my first bite.
They used fresh ground meat and it cooked on a griddle retaining all of its rich fat and juices. They did cook it right. It was very juicy.
The bun is kind of lacking though, it's smashed and soggy.
The option - i'd opt out. is a tad too much cheese. the priest is already a cheese burger to begin with. .
toppings are pretty standard. Tomato,pickle,mayo,ketchup
Its a excellent grease pit/diner burger.
But it's not what i consider an ultimate burger though.. Ultimate would convince me to eat it over a steak.
update: I started feeling abdominal cramps about an hour an half after eating this and soon found myself running to the bathroom. I cannot digest this grease so yahh I didnt gain any weight from this experience. Woot! Woot? Wtf
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Review from David S.
Woodbridge, ON
2/12/2012
Freshest fast food burger I have had!!! A little out of the way and seating is only to wait for your food, so be prepared to eat in your car. It can be a long wait but definitely worth it!!! For the first time I would recommend ordering a regular burger and then try the secret menu, which can be found on their Facebook page. Fries are average, nothing compared to the taste of the regular burger.
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Review from Thu N.
North York, ON
1/17/2012
Meh - for the price and no seats and the over hype...I'm underwhelmed. Ok the patty is great, but the double was more meat than I could ever eat. And the chilli cheese fries was one of the worst I've ever had - how can you screw up fries and cheese and chilli! $17 for a combo is a little bit RIDICULOUS for a burger.
Makes me miss Shake Shack sooooo much - this is definitely its Toronto the replacement. -
Review from Natalie F.
Ancaster, ON
2/4/2012
Actually this should be considered beyond five stars. The BEST burger I've ever had. I heard they've just added shakes and can't wait to try them!!
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Review from Solomon C.
1/15/2012
You know, there are so many gourmet burger joints in TO, it's hard to say why you should go here because it's a take out joint.
There's a counter that seats 4 people and is usually crowded, you'll end up eating in your car because it's too cold to eat outside. Not a date place or a group thing.
The burger is great. it's not a giant sloppy mess, it's tasty, juicy and their lettuce and tomato are restaurant grade. So it's got that fresh, from an organic farm taste and color.
Their chili cheese fries are delicious! This thing can be a meal itself. As an american that's not okay... But this is the land of poutine! It's pretty filling, don't recommend planning to eat it all if you're health concious or a girl.
Overall, it's a good place but it being a take out joint was a disappointment. -
Review from Happybadfish S.
Toronto, ON
1/15/2012
Unfortunately the cashier messed up what we ordered pretty badly, but by the time we realized it we had gone home.
The burger itself was very tasty, but not worth driving across town to eat in your car tasty.
If you do head all the way out there, or are lucky enough to live in the area, make sure to get the Vatican. The bun is a grilled cheese sandwich, and it makes it happen! -
Review from Melanie H.
Toronto, ON
1/9/2012
The cheeseburger here is what I start to crave out of nowhere and nothing can stop me once it's in my head. Well let me tell you - eat 2 of these in a row, and you'll never crave one ever again.
The cheeseburgers are delicious - soft bun(without those pesky sesame seeds), skinny beef patty with a no nonsense meaty taste, and the rest is up to you. I got one cheeseburger with ketchup and pickle, and the second with ketchup, pickle, and mayo. Let me tell you these cheeseburgers do not require mayonnaise!
Although the cheeseburgers are so delicious you'll want to eat another, believe me when I say that if you order and eat 2 of them, you will regret it. Cold sweats, insomnia and that same feeling as a "pot hangover" the next day. -
Review from Kent P.
Updated - 1/29/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Went back after the grossest burger of all time (The Option) and had a bacon cheese burger. Almost made up for it. Glorious.
Listed in: Meat.
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12/22/2011
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Review from Martin W.
12/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Finally a burger worth Yelping about. The Priest is heavenly. You know it is good when the wax paper becomes transparent by the time you get to the car.
Fries are shit, skip them. Save room for another burger if you can. -
Review from Matt M.
Toronto, ON
12/27/2011
Bless us oh lord and these, thy burgers, which we are about to receive from thy bounty. Make us ever mindful of the needs of our bellies through Burger's Priest, Amen.*
I've eaten here once and I can't wait to get back. I've heard rumour that there are additional things on the menu too that aren't listed. I can only imagine that you need to get to a certain level of priest-dom before you can even see, let alone understand, these delights. If that is the case I'll be at this church as oft as possible until I understand thy ways.
*Amazing place for a burger, grab one and some fries. Fries which are truly delish. Some of the best of both in the city. Worth the trip. -
Review from Peggy W.
Markham, ON
1/7/2012
In trying The Burger's Priest for the first time ever, I must confess that I have committed the sin... of cheating and looking up the Secret Menu even before I decided what to order.
So I headed there on a Saturday at around 12:05pm, when the lineups weren't that hectic, and with cash in hand, I made my order--a Priest Jarges-style with Smoke. While the single cheeseburger patty was delightfully juicy and well worth the hype, I think what hit the spot the most was the mushroom stuffed with cheese and then fried (known as "The Option" in the standard BP menu) as well as the ballpark mustard (i.e. the Jarges-style). All the toppings held up quite well in the standard-issue bun. Next time I go to BP--be it the original location or any rumoured new location--I'll always include The Option in the order one way or the other. The panko-fried jalapeno peppers (i.e. the Smoke) was tasty, but I felt that it was missing a bit of spiciness.
No comment about the unfortunately mixed-reviewed fries, because I'm never that much of a fries person when I go out for burgers and therefore rarely try them--and it's not like I don't feel stuffed enough with the Priest in my tummy.
I will definitely come back again to try more Secret Menu options, although I do think that at ~$16.00 all in with a pop (and no fries), the price is a little steep (in fact, the price is the reason why I can't quite give them a 5, as awesome as the burgers are...) -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
Updated - 1/3/2012
So after a few months of not being able to get east-end, I went back on New Year's Eve (best time to visit a busy burger joint ...ever and kudos for being open until 9:30 p.m.). After visiting Holy Chuck, I felt The Priest crew were not as friendly but the staff proved me wrong.
The new manager was very nice asking me how I was and how my burger was. It was refreshing to actually talk to the staff when I know they usually can't. That said, the fries weren't as good as I've had previously but the burger still tastes as good as it has.
To many more locations.Listed in: 30 Day Challenge, It's Just Lunch, Meat, Burger Time
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11/4/2011
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Review from Viviana M.
Toronto, ON
Dining Experience: Lunch
Specialty: Classic American Burgers
Location: 1636 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON
(Opening Soon - Yonge/Lawrence)
Menu items: The Vatican with Chili Cheese Fries
The line-ups, overwhelming crowds, comfort food smell and juicy back-to-basics burgers, is what's making The Burger's Priest the talk of town.
To best describe the Priest's burger selection, I will simply break it down for you...lettuce, onions, tomatoes, processed cheese, ketchup, beef pattie.
When I arrived at the Burger's Priest on a Saturday afternoon, I came with an illusion of having one of the best burger experiences. My illusion turned into extreme happiness, when I realized two things; one, they have a "secret menu" that only gets published on their Facebook page, not a super secret, but cool nonetheless, and two, the Burger's are just simple American style burgers. There are no added crazy ingredients like what you would have at the Yellow Griffin, or the need for fancy ingredients like John's Burger at Marben.
What you get instead is a juicy custom blend of ultra premium beef, grind multiple times at the premises, with a ton of flavour and a perfect grilling technique. I am not quite sure how to best describe this buttery and tasty burger; but I can tell you this much - it is by far the BEST simple American burger I have ever had. Amen!
The Vatican burger was my selection for the day and in my mind one of the tastiest burgers on their menu, or secret menu I should say. What I liked about it is the fact that the Priest added another American tradition to this burger - Grilled Cheese. Instead of having just bread, they made it a grilled cheese, top and bottom! Now that deserves a Hail Mary right there!
But my praying did not stop there! As if I hadn't have enough greasy goodness for the day, I decided to also treat myself to the Chili Cheese Fries. I mean, after all, I need to ensure my fellow foodies get to read a great review.
The fries are plain and good; crunchy and just cooked right. The Chili Cheese sauce, well that my friends is another one big hit at this place. In my mind these fries, and to put it in fancy terms, are a De-constructed version of the burger, with the fries just replacing the bread. Simple, tasty...amazing!
Foodies Must-Know:
1. Burger's Priest Queen location just does take out; although they are opening a North York location soon, which might have some seating arrangement.
2. Burger's Priest only takes cash
3. You can call ahead to order for pick-up
Buen Provecho,
Viviana.Listed in: Best Burgers of TO
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Review from Blair M.
12/13/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Burger's Priest is a place I could get very comfortable with worshiping. Nothing fancy at all about these burgers but that's what makes them so so so good.
Quick greasy and with a side of awesome fries and you really can't go wrong.
I was told they will be opening up another location in the west side soon and that is great news for me as the trek to Church is the only negative about this place for me. -
Review from Biz D.
Medicine Hat, AB
1/23/2012
If you're a burger snob and in Toronto, this is it. Stop reading this review and eat there.
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Review from Francis R.
Toronto, ON
11/29/2011
The burgers here are overall good, nothing fancy. The fries are the thin cut variety. Personally I prefer the thick "chips" as we Brits would say,as I think they are tastier and more home made so to speak. As for the patty, I also prefer patties that are seasoned rather than plain but that is a purely personal preference.
The price point here is very reasonable as well. I must admit though I still haven't found the amazing burger in TO yet. -
Review from Tee T.
Toronto, ON
12/8/2011 1 photo
DELICIOUS! Hands down THE best burger I have ever had, and believe me I've had my share of beef, chicken and veggie burgers.
My boss mentioned Burger Priest to me and so I checked out the reviews and knew I had to have it. It's a little out of the way but after convincing Boyfriend - who doesn't even like burgers, to go here for dinner, we get there and hop into this ridiculous line up. Not a good start for him but not a big deal to me, everyone's gotta be waiting in the cold for a reason right? 20-25 mins goes by, which seems like forever when you smell grilled meatty goodness, fresh fries and everyone around you is telling you how delicious it is, but alas we order...
I get " The Priest" - cheeseburger + "The Option" (mushroom caps stuffed with cheesy, creamy garlicy goodness, battered and deep fried)
Boyfriend gets a double cheeseburger w/ bacon and "smoke" (panko fried jalapenos),
we share chili cheese fries w/ smoke,
no drinks.
Food in hand, tummies grumbling we run across the street to Harvey's and buy drinks so we could use they're warm spacious seating. haha, genius. After the near 30 minute wait for these burgers, we finish them in under 10! They are absolutely incredible. The patties are made from REAL fresh ground beef and are so juicy, with a touch of pink in the center (how it should be), the option is the most delicious ball of fried cheesy yumminess that you never knew you needed and the bun is glutton free and simply the vessel of which delivers this holy delight. The chili fries on the other hand we're good. Nothing as heavenly as the burgers, but still good. Boyfriend even loved his burger and can't wait to go back, as for me, I'm currently drooling just thinking about it...
**Heads Up
- buy drinks from Harvey's and you've got a great place to sit and eat
- call in and order ahead that way you beat the line
- cash only
- WATCH WHERE YOU PARK! Boyfriend got a $60 ticket -
Review from Erin B.
10/29/2011
Burger's priest, you are as amazing as everyone says. I'll admit that I've only seen you from the outside, but one of your delicious burgers was delivered to me at home this evening and it was amazing. Truly amazing. I had a double cheeseburger. The patty was moist, soft and rich in all the right ways. It was perfectly pink in the middle. The cheese was just melted enough. Seriously. I've had some really fancy burgers but this is the best one I can recall.
Bonus points for putting it on a gluten-free bun. That was such an unexpected treat - it made my night and won my loyalty.
My only question, burger's priest, is why you chose to accompany this luscious burger with fries that are only acceptable. I mean, as vessels for ketchup, salt, and hot sauce go, they were fine. But you could do so much better than that.
Update: it's now two full days later and I am still thinking about how that burger felt in my mouth. Seriously. It's that amazing.Listed in: 30 Day Yelp Challenge!, Gluten free Toronto!
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Review from Yvonne T.
****1/2
There are just so many puns I could add into this rating about having the most heavenly or divine burger, but I'm sure many others have already glorified the hell out of the burgers at Burger's Priest, so I'll keep my review nice and simple.
This burger joint is located literally in the middle of nowhere and if I weren't on a pilgrimage to experience the immaculate and juicy patty wedged between the "Option" (cheese wedged in between 2 Portobello mushrooms which are then deep fried), there is probably not a cold chance in hell I'd ever frequent this area. For that I'll say a thousand Hail Mary's.
My only "beef" is that the wait for a burger is like a slow road to redemption. I waited a little shy of 10 minutes for my burger. It should be noted that the burgers here are cooked over a flat top griddle as opposed to a charcoal broiler, which to a person who doesn't barbecue mean much. But if that translates into tasting one of the juiciest and yummy burgers in Toronto - I'm all for flat tops!
The worst part about it being in the middle of nowhere is that the teeny weeny eating area (3-4 maximum occupancy) leads most of us to devour our burgers on the street like we just redeemed our meal tickets and decided to convene outside. I can't complain much as I chose a rather low-traffic time to go and it was relatively empty.Descriptions are non-existent. If you hadn't heard about the "Option" prior to, you wouldn't have a clue as to what it is. They also have a "secret menu" which you can discover on their Facebook page if you're up for joining a burger cult/brotherhood of sorts.
Verdict:
The burger was worth the wait. The hype is not just all talk. The burger truly is spectacular. I will never eat at McDonald's ever again! The price of one will probably ensure that this is not a weekly indulgence, especially if you order fries on the side. But it was so worth the $15 (about $10 for a Cheeseburger with the Option + Fries) I spent to have this divine experience. I think I've been converted!Listed in: The Best of Toronto, 30 Day Yelp Challenge
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Review from Robert B.
Thornhill, ON
2/1/2012
Food is fresh and made to order. But all it is simply is a fatty burger thats been fried to keep the juice in. I have had other burgers that are much better. Certainly did not live up to the hype and not worth going out of my way for.
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Review from Mel L.
York, ON
11/22/2011 1 photo
I made a point to go to Burger's Priest within a few days of eating at Holy Chuck to reaffirm my faith and repent my cheating ways (and gluttony...) It's confirmed, Burger's Priest IS better than Holy Chuck. The burger patty is better, the toppings are better, and they're just cooler cuz they were here first.
I'll admit, there are a few things I wish about Burger's Priest: I wish they took credit cards, and I wish there was somewhere to sit. Their fries could also be crunchier...but the important thing is, THE BURGER TASTES BETTER! And is slightly cheaper, by a dollar or two. And that's enough to make it worth the trek out there....
I can't wait until they open the new location at Yonge/Lawrence. -
Review from Faye C.
10/29/2011
I was here for the first time today...and after reading all the reviews, I was expecting a pretty fantastic burger...I left a bit disappointed. I ordered a regular burger - it tasted good - like real meat, but wasn't particularly worth raving about. I prefer the fancy burger joint closer to my house to heading out this way. The line up was long - my bf had the priest burger - also just ok.
PS it's cash only (I order heard some guy come out ask his girl for cash). -
Review from Alon G.
Toronto, ON
1/2/2012
the burgers were good, but very small. the line-ups are usually really long, and it's not worth the wait.
i don't understand why this place is so highly ranked... i think it's been over hyped. if you choose to go, make sure to order a couple burgers for yourself because 1 is not enough. -
Review from Chris K.
Toronto, ON
11/16/2011
I've been to quite a few burger joints in the GTA and Burger's Priest is easily one of my top two faves. The thing that I enjoy the most about it is the burgers are delicious and honest - straight-up goodness and nothing fancy. I've grown tired of this so-called gourmet burger trend because so many places in Toronto don't live up to the label. Give me an "old school" burger any day of the week.
I usually order the single cheeseburger combo, with everything on the burger. I will admit, for $6 you can find a bigger burger, but I'm willing to pay that much because it's that good. What separates Burger's Priest from most places is the beef they use - it's fresh, and it's cooked right in front of you and about a dozen others, depending on the time of day, because this shoebox is always crammed.
That's not a big deal to me. Good burgers are worth waiting for. If you want some standing room in line go to a fast food chain.
On that note, it's all takeout at Burger's Priest. No dining in because there's no space and no facilities. That's another bonus - I get a bit of exercise while I eat on my walk home.
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Review from Aviva S.
9/20/2011
So there's 120 reviews and I'm not even sure what to rate this place so why the review? There's a lot of reviews but there's much less reviews specificially for the veggie option and for my fellow vegeterians who want to try the burger here, this is for you.
I've been putting off reviewing this because I didn't even know how I felt about the burger. I couldn't completely tell if I liked it or not. That says a lot already.
I'm not a fan of mushrooms but I've been to places where they've been done right and places where the food had ingredients I disliked that I turned out to love. This wasn't the place.
I think the burger could have worked if it was done the way I thought it was going to be done (I can't properly explain what way that is). The mushrooms were just overpowering and then bun and few toppings (why do ALL burger joints always flake on the tomatoes - one is not enough!).
So with slightly cold workers, odd taste, tiny size, and big price tag. I wouldn't recommend it. If it tastes better in your mouth, I'm glad. :) -
Review from Peeter L.
Toronto, ON
12/11/2011
I visited when it first opened. My test for a good burger is -- show me what you got with just a patty and a bun. It was ok but no Biggy for me. It's fine but I don't get the hype. It's like a craze where all of a sudden people discover the novelty of B movies and start to rate them...oh the best of B movies - gotta go see. C'mon.. They are B movies! Rating the best of Chevi's vs bmw's ( across the spectrum of all foods) is just a flash in the pan. I expect it will still hold for a couple of years, but then onto something else? This is just a fad folks. Sorry.
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Review from Steph H.
Toronto, ON
9/27/2011
I heard some really decent things about burger priest. Since I live in the area my boyfriend and I decided to head over one Friday night.
We arrived and the place was packed! So full we couldn't even enter. But the excitement pushed us to wait!
Once we were in I got a very awkward vibe from who I can only assume is the owner. Instead of making the sardined customers feel more at ease he watched over his staff intently being sure to correct them on their mistakes. Very awkward!
I would have to say the biggest disappointment was taking the food to go.
We decided to each get a cheese burger and share some chilli fries. This was clearly a mistake. The fries were disgusting and had turned into a pile of mush by the time we got home. The burgers were not properly packaged and had fallen apart in the bag. So gross and so disappointing.
If you are not going to supply sufficient seating then think of a better way to take the food to go!
Personally, this place only seems appealing during the summer or to people too drunk to care. -
Review from Eric W.
Toronto, ON
8/15/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I wish there was a sixth star. theres plenty writtien about the food, and the secret menu items, so i thought i would talk about the after effects of my first time.
I finished the double cheese Vatican City, barely, and sat on the park bench, staring blankly into the abyss of the lake. for 15 mins, just trying to get over what just happened. I know now why they picked the name, as the cult of burgers has a new leader. -
Review from Leeor J.
10/2/2011
First time I went here an hour and a half before they closed and they were out of beef. Pretty annoying when you have to make the trek all the way to coxwell on queen.
I finally tried this place last night. The burgers are damn tasty. I had a look at the secret menu (http://www.foodwithleg...) before I went there, so I was all prepared.
After waiting about 15 minutes in line (for which I was told was not long), I orderd the high priest. It has a big mac style construction (including some secret sauce) and was, well, like i said, damn tasty. The meat was super juicy and the whole thing had a lovely greasy delivery. I practically inhaled the thing in like a minute. I should have gotten 2! The fries were salty and greasy and reminded me of mcdonalds fries from the 80's (when they were still using beef tallow to fry them). maybe thats what these guys are doing.
They need to be open later and on sundays. get some non-believers behind the counter. I predict this place will still be around in 50 years. -
Review from pat a.
Toronto, ON
10/3/2011
I have to tell myself that I can only have one of their burgers on a special occasion, because it's just not healthy.
Damn delicious, but not healthy.
I stop here when I bike over to my favorite pet supply place and order a double-double. It's either breakfast & lunch or lunch & dinner, depending on the time of day.
Toppings? Pretty much standard, from what I recall (they don't list them on their website). Burger's Priest is about the *burger*. I usually ask for pickle, tomato, mustard on my double-double. And I buy a bottle of water (yah, I hate buying water, but the other drink choices are variants of carbonated or still sugar water).
It's a loose burger. It's a juicy burger. It's a burger that is barely held together by gravitational attraction or covalent bonds, it's not by the meat having been squeezed tightly together.
It's a messy burger. It's a burger that is going to have juices and fats dripping on your hands. Salted enough to taste the salt, but not leave you thirsty for the rest of the day. Yes, you'll need a napkin or two. It's so delicious that I'm tempted to go there right now and have one.
What prevents it from being 5-star? The bun. It's very soft and thin, and falls apart while eating the burger. It might be satisfactory for a single burger, but I think something with greater density is needed for the double-double and other specialties. That said, I'm still going back. Many times.
I think I've got to order off the secret menu next time. -
Review from Brian T.
Toronto, ON
10/15/2011 1 Check-in Here
There's not much I can say that 130 other reviewers haven't other than the fact that it is worth braving the line (or at least forcing a mid-afternoon "snack") for.
These are flat top style burgers which means that the meat is fried on a griddle instead of grilled over a flame and the result is an extra juicy burger that is amazingly tender (since the cooks are very careful to only loosely form the patties so as not to overwork the meat).
I stuck to the basic cheeseburger to test the place out but next time I go I'm definitely adding "the option" (aka a deep fried portabello stuffed with cheese).
These burgers are so simple yet so good and all in all I'd probably rank this as my favourite burger in the city (runners up would be the ones at the Stock Yards and Big Smoke). -
Review from Melanie C.
Oakville, ON
7/28/2011
We were overwhelmed by the lack of space in here and almost turned around. Some friendly customers who were waiting for their food advised us we should definitely stay. They promised it was worth it.
The super nice guys behind the counter were very helpful in explaining the menu. Specifically: the OPTION. Portabello + Cheese + Deepfried = SOLD. The Priest is a juicy burger plus the option. Whoa. I couldn't possibly handle that.
I was not impressed with the drink options. Very boooooooooorrrrring.
There were zero seats available when we arrived. I should mention they only have a total of 3 and a half seats (or something like that). We were told seats would free up by the time our food was ready, and sure enough they did! Tip: I gave up my seat super early (probably still chewing the last bits of my burger) and got a big compliment for it! Diners seem to be very appreciative of seating, especially in the middle of winter.
I have had cravings for the Option ever since and have only been back once. It's a little out of the way, but well worth the trip.
My most recent visit was on a hot day and it was twenty times hotter in the Priest. Ugh. We didn't even consider sitting inside and instead wandered across the street to a cute little park. There's a picnic table there! -
Review from Daniel M.
Toronto, ON
11/10/2011
I don't get it. I paid $5.99 for a very small burger which was good, I admit, very tasty, melt in your mouth, but microscopic!
I think most people who rave about this place don't want to admit they got ripped off and feel the need to justify shelling out so much for a perfectly ordinary tiny piece of meat. Either that or they are trendy hipster doofuses who somehow think egotistical cooks with attitude and cramped dining spaces are authentic and decide beforehand they are going to like it no matter if their senses and sensibility tell them otherwise.
I have no such qualm. I got ripped off and I'll admit it.
I can say I've tried it if it comes up in casual conversation but I will never be returning.
Don't believe the hype, folks. Go to Gourmet Burger Company. You can actually get something substantial and filling there. -
Review from Jo S.
9/14/2011
I'm from Texas, and Burger's Priest is the first place we hit, as soon as we land in Toronto. Let me reiterate; I'm a 3rd gen Texan...HOME of Beef, excesses of all things Beef, and consuming anything Made from Beef..and Burger's Priest is our favorite burger ever! Get there when they open on a week day (the best time to go), order and grab a cold Coke and a stool, and enjoy the "show" of watching the owners and staff Really put their heart and soul into making great burgers! We like the fries,too.
Don't miss THE BP! -
Review from Cristina A.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2011
Planned out my journey to Burger's Priest today - 40mins travel time (TTC). I dragged my friends along and we couldn't wait to sink our teeth into T.O's BEST BURGER! I finished it in about 5 mins,..juicy meat, bacon, cheese...GREATNESS. I didn't enjoy eating it outside in the rainy weather though. They need to expand a little, i'd like to sit iNSIDE.
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Review from Michael Y.
Toronto, ON
9/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have been waiting in anticipation to try this burger and I am sorry to say that I might have hyped it up too much for myself.
I had the cheeseburger combo with my regular toppings, fries, and a drink. I was surprised on how small the burger was for the price. The burger almost passes for a slider. The taste was just okay and it reminded me of a McDonalds kids hamburger. The bun was dense and stuck to the roof of my mouth. The fries were mediocre and would've tasted better with gravy because they were half soggy.
I would only come back if there was no line ups and was on the way. The location is pretty difficult to park and the place is cramped. I would recommend adding another patty or trying out the priest burger (which I should've gotten). -
Review from Teresa C.
Toronto, ON
7/12/2011
BACON CHEESEBURGER
Really delicious and fresh-tasting. That patty is as fresh as it gets (I saw the raw patties in a tray behind the counter...and boy oh boy, that patty was a gorgeous pink). Juicy meat with minimum grease. I do feel like the burgers are a bit small for the price. I needed have gotten a double patty in order to be full (and that would have made my burger alone close to $10!).
CHILI CHEESE FRIES
I really liked the chili cheese fries here. Packed full of flavour and the portion is pretty good. They smother it in cheese, which is always welcomed.
REGULAR FRIES
Meh. Not very crispy. Not too special.
TOPPINGS FOR YOUR BURGERS:
- ketchup
- mustard
- mayo
- lettuce
- tomato
- onion
- pickles
RANDOM TIP
There is a liquor store right next to the Priest. Get your burger to go, grab a tall can from the cooler and head over to Woodbine Park to enjoy your food.
