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1. The Burger's Priest
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…More »
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11/4/2011
VIBE:
Think about your hallway. It's kind of like that. But with people waiting for hamburgers… Read more »
2. Allen's
Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
(416) 463-3086
Came back here on a Friday night on a spontaneous Friday night bar crawl. We were chatty and craving chicken wings.
Allen's A1 sauce chicken wings hit the spot. They are definitely on my top 3 list of favourite chicken wings in the city.
Randall is…More »
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12/11/2011
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Allen's has been a staple of the Danforth/Riverdale neighbourhood since 1987 and for good… Read more »
3. Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Toronto, ON M5H 3R8
(416) 703-1773
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Financial District, Downtown Core
The majority of the general public come here for their steak (filet mignon for the win) or for their keg sized libations on a Thursday night at the York Street location, but I want to talk to you about the Keg Prime Rib Burger.
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Like your average…More »
4. Holy Chuck
Toronto, ON M4T 1Y7
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Yonge and St. Clair, Deer Park
So this is the second time to Holy Chuck and it does NOT disappoint. My tip: ask what's not on the menu.
Johnny was nice enough to tip me off about the Big Chuck which is their version of a Big Mac. Basically, my cholesterol is going to Hades with no…More »
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11/17/2011
VIBE
It's pretty simple. It's a burger place after all. That said, I went at around 1 pm and there… Read more »
5. The Stockyards
Toronto, ON M6C 1B2
(416) 658-9666
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Barbeque,
Southern
Neighbourhood: Wychwood
VIBE
Easily one of my top favourite places to eat in the city. Yes, it's small, cramped and you may have to wait for a seat; or wait for take-out. But it's worth it. The staff are efficient and friendly. Plus, Hello! Wychwood barns is around the…More »
6. Square-Boy Drive-In
Toronto, ON M4J 1L8
(416) 461-2571
VIBE
The look from 1985 has been updated slightly to 1988. The prices are also still stuck in the 80s. This place is compact. For instance, one customer can enter the door at a time. You're greeted by a pacman machine while in line. It's all kinds of…More »
7. Nota Bene
Toronto, ON M5V 3X3
(416) 977-6400
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Queen Street West, Downtown Core
Overview of my UYE Burger Tasting! Review number 3 in less than two months!
BIG Thanks for everyone for coming and to Nota Bene's management and PR team for being so lovely and accommodating. We loved the complimentary charcuterie. Delish, as always…More »
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1/21/2012
Menu Tasting update with yummy looking photos on my blog:
http://nearafar.wordpr...
I won't re-post… Read more »
8. Fuel House
Toronto, ON M6G 2Y3
(416) 846-4217
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Palmerston, Bickford Park
VIBE
Fuel House is located in the old Olivia's, which I'm guessing used to be a romantic place because when you come in here the ambiance is so romantic. Candlelights; a small area and banquet at the front. It's just all very lovely and not what to…More »
9. Big Smoke Burger
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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…More »
10. McDonald's
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Forget about Lavalife. If you're looking for a 60 year old single Greek man, he's definitely here during the day. They're all over the place speaking Greek. It's really...all Greek to me. Otherwise, there's a teacher marking drawings at a booth…More »
11. BQM Diner
Toronto, ON M5V 2A2
(416) 792-7792
I really really like this place. I haven't had their burger in over a year; this time it was a quick pit stop but I think it's definitely something Queen St. West needed.
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It's a modern diner. The perfect sized booths for one or two in robin blue…More »
12. Gladstone Hotel
Toronto, ON M6J 1J6
(416) 531-4635
Melody Bar Burger - 3 Stars
So I had the burger here and thought I'd share for my burger diaries.
It was a solid burger. They cook it medium but it's stll a bit pink inside.
It's paired with some fancy mustard and lettuce.
I was not impressed that…More »
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2/16/2012
Nothing beats a staycation like sleeping at the Gladstone, ordering some pizza to eat in your hotel… Read more »
13. A&W
The best alternative to McD's and even better.
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Okay...I just love that there are more A&Ws popping up including one near where I work. Yips!
I was at an event and hadn't eaten for hours. So walking up Yonge street, this was a nice surprise! It…More »
14. Gourmet Burger
Toronto, ON M4P 2E7
(647) 349-6555
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant and Davisville, Yonge and Eglinton
3.5 stars
VIBE
I really like the layout of this joint. Right beside the Cupcake Shoppe, the high steel tables and comfortable bar stools make this the perfect place to grab a quick lunch.
WE ATE
I had the mushroom melt and though the mayo wasn't…More »
15. Burger Stomper
This gourmet burger and milkshake bar JUST opened to the public yesterday. And though it used to be an old magazine store (sorry..had a soft spot for that store even though it moved down the street), this is a welcome and needed addition to the…More »
16. Stampede Bison Grill
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It is consistently busy as people state. I've been here during times where it wasn't crazy busy. Maybe I've been lucky? I like that the space is clean and bright. Staff know their stuff and they give extra pickles. What's not to love?
*It has…More »
17. Lick's Homeburgers & Ice Cream
Toronto, ON M4J 1L1
(416) 465-6426
2.5 to 3 stars because at least they're nice.
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The Danforth location is conveniently located to the subway so if you need to grab and run and you literally can do just that. The decor is very "old time" harkening back to the 50s soda shops of our…More »
18. Pickle Barrel
Toronto, ON M4P 1E4
(416) 485-1244
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Yonge and Eglinton
VIBE
The place looks like it hasn't been updated since the mid 90s. Think of the band Colour Me Bad's wardrobe splashed across the interiors. It's a little bit like that.
It's also a bit of a maze to get through to the back but plenty of booth…More »
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Yelping SinceSeptember 2011
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