Burgers cooked with care and with efficiency. Open until 3am. Can't ask for anything more than that. NOTE: CASH ONLY! With little options on a late Sunday evening, this hit the spot. Can't help but give 5 stars. Great atmosphere. Quick service. Got a banquet burger (one patty, cheese, bacon), poutine and a chocolate milkshake. Banquet Burger: patty was fresh off the grill, with cheese melted perfectly on top and the bacon was still sizzling as they lay it on your bun in front of you. You choose from an array of simple yet fresh veggies and your typical condiments. Poutine: generous amount and constructed with care. Gravy and cheese oozing to the last bite. Sitting at the diner with a cold draft coming in, and the poutine was still steaming hot. I still got a crispy bite of fry at the very bottom. Thank you styrofoam! Milkshake: I don't know what the difference is with the melted milkshake and the one I ordered, but mine was pretty thick. Three options for flavours: chocolate, strawberry and vanilla. Very thick indeed. Not hand spun or anything fancy, just straight out of a machine but still awesomeness and can't complain. Shared the milkshake and still couldn't finish a medium for two people. 5 stars would come back multiple times and would recommend. read more

We tried Apache just to change things up one night and we have ordered many times since! Juicy burgers, great toppings and the best onion rings I have ever had will keep me coming back for a long time! Thank you! read more

I've read a lot of negative reviews about Apache recently and I'm not sure why. The place has been around for ages, my dad has even mentioned going there as a teen. I decided to give the place a try. This will be a multi-step review. The food: I've been reading that the burgers are dry and expensive, but I didn't think so on either front. My burger was juicy, cooked just right. I had the double cheese burger and it was only a little over 7 bucks. The patties were bigger than I expected and the taste surprised me too (In a good way). I had a poutine as well, it was alright, not outstanding or anything, but the place is really about the burgers anyhow so I can understand that. All in all the burger was really quite good. Service: I've read the staff was intimidating, and less than friendly. While I didn't find them to be overly friendly, I wouldn't say they were bad either. They dealt with me in a perfectly reasonable way. They managed to push through an impressive amount of customers in a short period of time, the wait was way less than I expected. I was impressed by the efficiency. Decor: It's dated, and awful, but that's kind of the point. It looks like you took a step back in time to a little hole in the wall burger joint. Not my favorite ever, but that's not really what this kind of place is about. So yeah all in all Apache burger's is reasonable in price and quality. You won't wait forever for your food either. If you're a fan of typical fast food, but want something that's just a little bit better it'd certainly be worth taking a look. read more

Really good "old school" burger place. Friendly staff and decent seating. Best fires and gravy I've had in a while and the burger really hit the spot. I apparently got there at a good time because by the time I finished eating there was a line up out the door. Seriously, out the door. On a previous visit I tried the onion rings and they were also fantastic. Stop by if in the area. read more

Just as Tom T. mentioned, Apache was the ' go to ' spot for late night food after a night of drinking during university back in the 70's - not too far from the bars around Dundas and Islington. And now, some 25 years later, the place is just as great as it always was with probably the best burger s( and especially ) fries in the GTA. I introduced all my kids to Apache and we'd often detour up from the QEW while heading in or out of downtown T.O from the west end because we love the burgers and fires so much - and still will make a special trip from Burlington if we're craving an ' Apache fix '. Some things never change and ........they shouldn't. And Apache is one of those things .......Apache was a GTA institution back in the 70's and it still is today !. read more

Haven't been here in a long time. I visited this place twice and I must say that after trying Hero burger and Five guys burger, I would still go to Apache burger for good burgers and onion rings with gravy on the side. Thanks Apache. read more

If the quality has supposedly slipped over the past few years, I haven't noticed. For me it's still the go-to place for (veggie) burgers in Etobicoke at 2:00 in the morning or anytime really...but especially at 2:00 in the morning! Whether it was on the way home from some mostly wholesome fun downtown or an evening university class, Apache Burgers' super convenient location (on my way home from the subway station) made it my savior for many years and even if I don't head out that way nearly as much as I used to, I still relish* the chance to grab a veggie burger any chance I get. Yes, it is a cash only proposition. You should know that by now and if you don't, there's a generic ATM that will rob you blind if you're desperate. Deal with it. No, they do not have fancy toppings like sautéed onions or chutney or guacamole. It's not that kind of burger place. But the toppings they do have are always fresh and tasty. Plus I never once have had to ask for them to replace the under ripe tomato on my burger with a nice red one...I can see them picking through the pile, making sure that only the best fixins find their way to my burger. Love that attention to detail. Perhaps the service isn't the cheeriest in the world but truth be told, I've never had a bad experience. I'll take fast, professional and quietly efficient over fake friendly any day. So as far as I'm concerned, Apache Burgers is nothing if not a quality burger joint. Yes, I do only get the veggie burger (plus their very tasty fries and onion rings) but as far as I'm concerned, it's one of the best around and even if it wasn't, you could do a LOT worse at 2:00 in the morning. Trust me. *P.S. Ironically enough despite my awful pun, relish is the only topping I do NOT get on my burger. read more

Open til late nights. Can't complain. Patties are massive and burgers taste great. A bit pricey. Parking is difficult during the day but isn't an issue at 3:00a.m in the morning. read more

A not so hidden gem! Prices are definitely reasonable for the amount of food you get and everything tastes amazing! Burgers are loaded and fries are large and crispy. Remember it's cash only! read more

The best burgers ever!!!!! My boyfriend loves the grape juice lol The customer service is good. The food is amazing. I recommend this place to everyone I know. read more

Where else can you get the best greasy spoon food till 3am?? Nowhere. Apache is an Etobicoke icon and many a generation has enjoyed the great food. But make sure you bring your appetite. The regular burger or cheeseburger are fine, but I'm a fan of the banquet burger. Bacon makes everything better. If you're really adventurous - try the Apache burger! There is no shortage of fresh toppings and everything is made to order. You won't find your burger patty stuffed in a heating drawer here. Fries are also made to order and are always hot and fresh. I think they have the best gravy in town - but I prefer it on the side. You won't find onion ring this good ANYWHERE else. Greasy as can be but that's the whole idea right? Many complain about the decor, but this isn't a fine dining establishment. It's got old 50s diner allure and a pretty amazing history of visitors as can be seen in the picture collage on the wall next to the cash register. You'll often find a line-up but it moves fast and is worth the wait. So even if you just stumbled out of the local after having a few too many - be patient. Your taste buds and stomach will thank you. read more

Fresh burgers that they cook quickly in front of you're eyes. Soft buns and a great atmosphere make this burger joint a place to keep coming back to time and time again. Huge home-made onion rings that are well salted if that's your thing. 4/5 read more

I had heard/read some good things about this place, and it seems fairly busy when I've passed by, so I was a bit disappointed with the food and experience. The first thing that jumped out, even before tasting the food, was how expensive it was given the quality. Sure, I ordered the most expensive item on the menu, the "Apache Burger," but it was essentially just a glorified double cheese burger. The patty did appear to be ground beef, but was quite dry and tough. The toppings did not do much to distract from the dry crumbly buns either. I had very high hopes for the onion rings, but they were equally tough and surprisingly tasteless - not at all crispy as they appeared. I'm not sure I will give this place another shot - the quality of burger is not much better than any fast food joint, at a much higher cost. I was also not too thrilled with all of the flies hovering around the food inside. read more

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Apache burger is a long time local spot. Similar to Johnnys in the east end which I grew up with. Burgers are flame grilled , fries and rings good. Can't decide order frings. Standard toppings. Open late. Lots of parking right beside plaza. Cash only. read more

Deeeeelicious! Good deals very tasty! Do it! Poutine is great and the basic cheese burger or banquet burger are the go to faves read more

Apache Burgers - Hot Dogs Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Passed by here a lot of times but this was the 1st I ordered from Apache Burger. A darned good burger perfectly charbroiled with toasted bun. Got peameal bacon on my cheeseburger, just great & they have a good topping selection.Wish I had ordered onion rings as my daughter did instead of poutine since they're old fashioned hand battered rings. They have chocolate malted shakes! Wish I'd noticed that sign but our regular chocolate shakes were fine. Traditional diner decor with red sparkly vinyl & chrome stools and granite tables. Good prices, we'll be back. read more

Apache Burgers - Marilyn Monroe mosaics on one wall, Apache Indian chiefs on the other. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Live it. Reasonable price. Great atmosphere. Googled it after seeing the movie "Room," lol read more

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Great food, good service, comfortable environment. I definitely recommend! read more

Apache Burgers - Hot Dogs Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

Apache Burgers is a burger powerhouse, if you will. Gargantuan, artery-banging, gut-raping burgers that will leave you sweating and aching in an utter meat-frenzy. The real deal, if you will. Gotta have fries and onion rings. Maybe even a shake? You bet your ass. Good stuff, every time. read more

I have no idea why this place gets such great reviews?! I have tried it several times and all I can conclude is that I am paying about 80% more money to get food poisoning!! This place has been around forever and although the owner likes to park his shiny mercedes out front that seems to be the only decoration this place has got. With all the super pricey, road side slop they serve I'm sure they can afford to invest a little something back into the business. The service is as bad as the food and the cleanliness.... DO NOT ASK!! The only good thing about this place is the fact that it is open late and right next to a 24 hr shoppers drugmart so you can promptly purchase the required accessories to digest the atrocity you paid an arm and a leg for!! Do yourself a favor and skip the meal if this is your only option! read more

This place is awesome... when you go inside, is like you have traveled back in time to the 50s or 60s.... and the burgers are really tasty. The staff is not overly friendly, but they do the best to help you. If you want to try a good burger, from an independent place, you must come here. read more

It's all about the banquet burger the BBQ sauce and onion rings. Always busy on weekends or late night's, but always a good burger. read more

Okay so for the first time I finally went to this place and you know what? I'm not going back. Basically Apache burger is: Expensive, dry, and flavourless with very average (or below) tasting fries and onion rings. I ordered the basic hamburger (I find this is a good measure of whether or not a restaurant's burgers are up to scratch or not) and the fry+ring option (fries and onion rings together in the same box). The hamburger bun was huge and pretty decent, but the burgers were extremely thin and only had finely diced onions in them with no seasoning whatsoever. The bun was too big and the patty was too thin.It made the hamburger way too dry and tasteless. And keep in mind I put almost EVERYTHING on my burger: Ketchup, mustard, relish and all the veggies. Definitely one of the worst tasting burgers I have ever had. I mean it seems like they acutually make their own patties but could they not add some seasoning and make them slightly thicker so they at least taste like SOMETHING in that mountain of a bun? Since they seem to make their own patties, what is the point if they taste the same (actually they were more flavourless) than the frozen ones? In addition, the rings and fry box was very expensive at over $4 and was the size of one of the smaller boxes at McDonalds. Neither the fries nor rings were salted (I guess this is good for some but if the salt isn't put on when they are freshly deep fried it doesn't stick to them and they taste bland). Any bar/Hero Burger/McDonalds/almost anywhere else has better fries. I don't know why people rave about these ones so much. The place has NO combos and as a result a BASIC hamburger with the fries and ring box mix option (which was so small) was around $9.90 with NO drink. Such a ripoff. Unlike other comments I have seen, the service we had was pretty good, but sadly the food was not. If you do decide to go to Apache and try them out, keep in mind they only accept cash. Thank you so much Apache burger for thinking this is still 1982. Seriously, Licks, South St., Golden Star, Hero, Burger's Priest, Johnny's (in Scarborough) have better fries, are cheaper, and have MUCH better hamburgers (except for Johnny's, theirs are flavourless too but at least aren't as dry as their buns are slightly smaller with larger patties). Bye bye Apache. I wanted to love you as you seem like a traditional burger joint. Sadly, you just don't cut it. And I LOVE burger joints. And you know what, when it comes down to it, how hard is it to screw up a burger? read more

I've been going to Apache burger for years but since i've moved to another part of the city I haven't been going that much lately. The burgers are great and the toppings are always fresh. I love the onion rings even though i hate onions. The staff are friendly and quick. They have to be this place is always packed. read more

How many of you heard about Apache from one of those "classic burger places" type of articles on one of those BlogTO type of thing, or caught a glimmer of it in the movie Room? It opens late night for a diner far out there in the city. Its neon signs commands attention in the area. A pair of men eating beside me were commenting on the sterile decor, "Feels like the 70s." If you ask me, feels more like  Los Pollos Hermanos (Breaking Bad) with reproduction retro diner fixed furniture, along with some Indian motifs and creepy Marilyn Monroe mosaics on one wall thrown in. Maybe they're still expecting someone to pull in the lot in a '59 Cadillac. The burgers themselves aren't that creepy, but they are not foodie gourmet material either. But considering how cheap​ it is by current hyperinflated Toronto standards, it's alright. Harvey's​ style fast food service with your builders basic selection of toppings, along with a choice of burgers, including the 'Banquet' (which I tried--basically comes with bacon, $6.24) and the 'Apache' (double patty cheeseburger with bacon). Need something warm and greasy and cheap in the area? Apache will do just fine. There's an ATM inside. And it is a short walk from Kipling subway station. read more

My boyfriend introduced me to this place, as it's one of those local places, everyone in the area, knows about. This place serves every phase of your life: the hang out during high school lunch time, the place you go for a bite to eat, after a huge meeting at work ... and then you end up taking your own kids here as a treat on a Friday night. It was a Friday night around 8pm, and the line was fearfully long. If I wasn't suffering from a serious Apache Burger craving, I probably would have walked away. I sent my boyfriend up to order, and sat down to a save us a seat. They have a small seating area at the front, but everyone seems to leave right after they eat, so there's always somewhere you can grab a seat. The line up ended up moving surpringly quickly ... gotta love how efficient the staff is. They're super fast & accurate, and even with the chaos of a million orders coming in, I can't complain about the service. The menu is simple: hamburger ($4.95), cheese burger ($5.95) ... and a few other burgers that involve extra beef & bacon. I over heard a lot of people ordering the veggie burger, so I'm sure they're popular. When ordering, fries/sides are a separate item. They don't do 'meal deals' here, which isn't a deal breaker. They have lots of bottled drinks to pick from & have fountain pop avail. I ordered a $4.95 medium chocolate milk shake, was was disgusting. My boyfriend handed it to me, and told me *after* I did a 'yuck' face, that it was just (grainy) soft serve ice cream in a cup. The burgers are nice and greasy, and come on a flatter than usual fresh & flaky toasted kaiser bun. Fries are beautifully fried, and there isn't a soggy one in the bunch. I found the onion rings a bit thick of batter, but my boyfriend ate them up with no issues! All in all, this place is waaay better than McDonald's, and really, not much more money. One of those greasy spoons that always hit the spot, and with the hours they're open, you can go back any time! read more

This is the best "original" burger in the city. By that I mean they aren't doing anything fancy and there isn't some secret menu you have to be up on. I love the burgers at Priest but it's the option patty there, not the straight beef, that makes their giant concoctions sing. Two things to note, for those of you either a) trying apache for the first time, or b) who didn't love it when they've been. 1) You need to order the Apache Burger. Not the hamburger or the cheeseburger. 2) You need the barbecue sauce. Lots of it. It's homemade and amazing and even if you don't think you like 'cue sauce you need to try it. My standard order is an apache burger with double 'cue sauce, lettuce, and pickles, an order of the amazing onion rings (with extra 'cue sauce for dipping), and a drink. I always leave full (and I'm a big dude) and happy. I still drive out from downtown to get it. read more

The burger, fries and milk shake were exactly as I remember them from when I lived mile away near Islington Ave thirty five years ago. Good sized burgers, fresh buns, crispy fries and think milk shakes. Highly recommended. Some reviews complain there is nothing special about the place and they are correct. IT IS A BURGER JOINT. What were you expecting? Maybe some reviews over-hype the place but remember what it is. Apache Burgers is definitely worth a visit if you are in the neighborhood. read more

I give this place 3 1/2 stars. Nice, thick-cut fries and gravy. Decent shakes. But the banquet burger was kinda bland if you ask me. I'll take a Five Guys burger any day. Having said that, where else are you going to go for something decent to eat in Etobicoke at 2:30 in the morning?? read more

This place has really good juicy burgers, made fresh for every burger! Apache is good to come on a late night when your wondering about on the streets of etobicoke, thinking to yourself "hmm, what's open late and has good food?" I'm no saying these burgers are the best BUT they're fresh and good size for the price your paying for them ($4-7). You don't have to worry about getting a puny burger here. The toppings are fresh, the staff is pretty funny and are usually In a good mood. The fries are pretty awesome too, the only thing is that theres no refills on drinks. So by the pay time you've gotten your burger, fries, and drink you'll be paying about $12. But I mean Overall, it's a pretty good burger joint. Try it! read more

not a fan, i dont believe the hype, this has been a landmark of Etobicoke for a couple of decades now, and i cant understand why, everything that i ordered was pretty plain and Luke warm at best, when you see the walls of this place you see all the famous people who have ran through, and it just fascinates me, i feel like asking these famous people if they have been back since, i know that might seem a bit harsh but i don't see how this place is any better then mcdonalds, cause from what i tasted and saw, its not. lots of parking, the service is lack luster, and the staff seemed pretty grumpy, a pale comparison in retrospect of the "owner" in the photos. read more

I love burgers. They don't have to be fancy-pants, they just have to be flavourful and juicy...and my burger was neither. I've heard about this place forever, and I have wanted to try it for a really long time, and I was just disappointed. -The beef was bland and the bun was much too big for a patty of that size. -The fries were great - but as soon as they cooled even a bit they were garbage. I know fries are best hot, but after about 10 mins they were disgusting. -The onion rings were AMAZING. Best thing about this place -Prices were a bit too high, and no combo option -Service was awful. Stood at the cash to place my order for about 5 mins before the guy even made EYE CONTACT with me, even though he was standing in front of me the whole time. It was like he thought that if he didn't make eye contact, maybe I wouldn't realize that he saw me there waiting? Then after taking my order he walked away while my friend waited another few mins. When he comes back he asked her "if she wanted something". Come on!!! I probably will never go back. My meal was fine, but I could go 5 mins down the street to C & Dubbs and get an AMAZING meal for less $$. I suggest you do too. read more

This place has been around forever and is a part of my youth because it's the kind of place that was basically open really late. In fact when do they close??? Anyway the food is probably really good because when you go here you're really hungry that or you need to put food into yourself at that point. The burgers are honestly nothing special. They are Cardinal (frozen???) I think. They are just burgers but they are broiled on a grill indoors and you don't get everywhere so that's good. I think their best food items are their fries and gravy as well as the onion rings. The food here is kind of expensive. The Apache burger is the most expensive burger but if you're going to pay that much you would probably be better going to burger king or wendy's. One thing you will notice waiting in line is there are a bunch of photos on the wall with many Toronto Maple Leafs players in there circa 1990ish (Tom Fitzgerald, Mats Sundin, Tomas Kaberle, Bryan McCabe, Wade Belake, Clarke Wilm etc. This place for me is nostalgic but honestly it's not a great bang for the buck. read more

This is a case of great food overshadowed by bad service. How do you screw up a fast food 2 minute interaction with a customer you ask? Make them feel really uncomfortable! I get asked on an almost daily basis where I am from. I play dumb and say New Brunswick (which is true) meanwhile I know far too well what they really want to ask is "what race are you". Usually when I say Haitian and Scottish people say things like "Oh, that's an interesting mix" or "gee I've never encountered that before" and my personal favourite "no wonder you are so beautiful!" Today, while waiting for my Grilled Chicken burger, the guy at the counter asked me where I was from. He had been starring at me since I walked in and I already felt a little uneasy about ordering from him. Once I told him I was mixed he exclaimed "Wow, you're fucked up!" I did an awkward laugh, and he proceeded to tell me my laugh was fucked up too. At this point I just want to get my burger and leave, but he continued, and the questions/comments got weird... Guy: Oh so that's why your eyes look Asian... Me: Uhhhh... what?! Guy: and your hair is like that.... Me: Yeah I guess so Guy: So your dad's from Haitia? Me: Um... it's Haiti Guy: Do you speak Scottish? Me: No! Is Scottish a language? Guy: Do you like your mom's side of the family or dad's side of the family better? Thank god my burger was ready by this time. The burger itself was good and I like that they used real chicken breast instead of a shitty patty. They don't take debit so I had to take cash out of their ATM machine. Will I go back here? Maybe, but probably not... I am not that big into burgers and although I don't think this guy was trying to be racist, the whole ordeal was awkward and left a bad taste in my mouth! read more

I'd say the only good thing was quick service. The Banquet burger I ordered was very disappointing - the beef patty was dry and flavorless, and the bun was burnt. The prices are too high for the quality of taste, as you can get better tasting burgers at McDonald's. Don't see what the hype is all about. read more

First time here and I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back for their burger. It was good but it wasn't awesome. The patty was nice and moist. The bun was good and held up well. I also had fries which were okay. They could have been more crispy on the outside yet nice and savory in the inside. The onion rings were thick. Someone mentioned its almost like the batter for corndogs. It had a crispy outside but the batter was too thick for my liking. read more

This place must be skating by on nostalgia. I have heard so much about it, and it definitely hasn't earned its place in the collective consciousness. The burger patty was wafer-thin. I could barely taste meat. I could catch a whiff of grilled flavour, but not even a hint of beef. This was compounded by the fact that the bun was large and bready. The bun also seemed not fresh, so it had that stale slightly crumbly texture that bready buns sometimes get. The bready bun and the toppings just overwhelmed this incredibly thin patty. If you want to give this burger a try, go for a double or even triple patty configuration. The onion rings, as hard as it may be to believe, were even more of a letdown than the burger. I've never come across onion rings with a leathery texture until I tried the ones here. Seriously, leathery. The batter was tough and chewy. I don't even know how they accomplished that feat. Perhaps they worked the batter too much? I have no idea. Next time try barely working the batter and lighten it up by subbing some of the flour for cornstarch and using ice water. I would not come back here again unless I heard that the food underwent massive improvement. I will end on a positive note: the service was very nice. read more

They call it Apache Burger but I call it the "Last Chance For Romance". Apache Burger has been a mainstay on Dundas St. W for as long as I can remember. It was the place to go after the bars closed up and hence my nickname for this Etobicoke landmark. During the tail end of the disco era, when bars had their last call at 1:00 a.m. and you still didn't have anyone for the rhetorical last dance there was always a chance you'd get lucky at Apache. It was that kinda joint. I cannot ever remember being in Apache Burgers when there wasn't a line up. No matter what time of the day or night, there always seems to be a line up. Standing there waiting to get your turn to place your order you can't help but to notice that the owners are major Maple Leaf fans with the walls adorned with pics of hockey players who have come and gone from the beloved Apache Burgers. I'm not really sure why AB is so darned popular. Ok, so the rings are among the best I've ever chowed down on but the burgers are very much similar to what I spoke about in places like Magic Spot Grill or for that matter the upgraded burgers in Harvey's. Unlike the horrid Hero burgers these patties at least have some decent flavour. I always get the Banquet Burger at Apache. Bring me the bacon baby! Bubba, who is a ringer for a shorter version of the actor Michael Clarke Duncan, (I don't actually know if his name is Bubba but it's what I've called him for years) is a permanent fixture at the prep table. Everytime I see him and he asks me what I want on my burger I look at him and say "Bubba how many times have I been here before? You know damn well what I want on my burger.." He grins his gold tooth grin and fixes my burger. Don't expect to find any caramelized onions or goat's cheese here. This is Apache Burger, it's all old school. Everything is plentiful at Apache. Fries come stuffed, piled mighty high into their boxes, as do the rings. My Banquet burger combo set me back $11 which is on par with places like Craft. Coming in to Apache Burger is like visiting an old friend who you know will always be home and welcoming you with open arms. It's not my most favorite burger spot but its the spot I'm most sentimental for. read more

My wife and I go here anytime we want a really juicy burger. Greasy place but well worth it if your having a guilt-free night. One of the best onion ring batters i've had read more

I don't know what make this burger place special I order beef burger and was less than mecdoland dry and not tasty at all I would never come back read more