Have you ever had Ghanian burgers before? Aunt Lucy has been on my list for a while now and I finally got to check it out just before the end of February. I recently tried the Nima (Fried Chicken) Sandwich at $12.00. This is a boneless battered chicken sandwhich with garlic sauce, mango scotch bonnet hot sauce, on a potato roll. Surprisingly it was pretty mild, which is a great thing. You can always ask to add more heat if you need to but I thought this level was just right and maintained flavour while being easy on the stomach. This black owned business has a new home in the Annex neighbourhood, one of my favourite areas in the city. I really liked the ambience of the new location as it is located in the annex hotels and it looks great to lounge in on nights. Make sure to check it out if you are in the area. You can order direct or on quite a few delivery apps. read more

Aunty Lucy's - a pulled pork sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Aunty Lucy's is a Ghanaian influence smash burger restaurant. They moved to this current location July 2020. They are renting space in conjunction with The Annex Hotel. Kumasi is a city in Ghana. That is the name of their single burger ($8.00). Accra is the capital of Ghana. This is the name of their  double burger ($11.00). Chef Adrian Forte (consulting chef) appeared on Top Chef Canada and was a semi-finalist with the chicken burger "The Nima Sandwich" ($12.00). The episode was on the most recent season. He wanted to name the burger after an up-and-coming area of the city, Nima, which is a slum in Accra. The chef was used as a food consultant at the beginning stages of this restaurant. As a Yelp Elite, I was able to order the Yelp Elite Signature Combo ($9.99) which consists of 2 x Kumasi Burger ($8.00), 2 × Fries ($5.00) , and 2 x drinks of your choice ($2.25 or $3.00 for the Pink Ting Soda). Our order was worth $31.25 if ordered separately. However, they have the same combo called Signature Combo for $26.00. Thanks Yelp Toronto/GTA. The burger was very juicy and tasty. The amount of fries you get is quite a lot but is reasonable for $5.00. You place an order online if you want to pickup. You can customize your burger online by removing ingredients. One nice thing is that you can choose your pickup date and time. It seems the takeout menu changes depending on what is available! But i know know how that works if you are ordering for later pickup. Of course they also use some typical food delivery apps too. Here are a few of their notable burgers: 1. Kumasi Burger ($8.00): one 4oz beef patty, one slice of American cheese, onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato. 2. Accra Burger ($11.00): same as above but with 2 patties. 3. The Nina Sandwich ($12.00): boneless battered chicken thigh, garlic sauce, mango scotch bonnet hot sauce, on a potato. They also offer a few sides: 1. Lucy's Grilled Cheese ($5.00) 2. Fries ($5.00) 3. Bacon ($1.99) 4. Kelewele ($5.00). Fried plantains. 5. Hollow Rice ($5.00). A piquant seasoned rice dish that's a madly of rice, tomatoes, and spices. In the future, they will be offering room service food to the hotel. They also sell T-shirts ($65.00) that are 100% and pre-shrunk. During warm weather, you would use the front entrance where there is patio space. When indoor dining is not allowed, you would use the back entrance for order pickup, the same entrance as for food delivery services. This entrance has a large jug of hand sanitizer just inside the door. There is free WiFi by using the hotel's WiFi. There is a pay-and-display parking near the entrance with one accessible parking spot but it is really for the hotel. However, the back entrance is not wheelchair accessible. There are no washrooms. 2021-017 read more

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I would never have found this place, if not for a Yelp offer. I had to look it up again even though I was standing on the other side of the intersection. It is tucked off the main road and looks like the entrance to a fun bar versus a burger restaurant. Happy to have picked up the burger and fries to try out. I loved the burger, well made with plenty of fresh toppings and a good meat to bun ratio. The cheese was perfectly melted and liked the favors. Generous portion of fries as a pairing. They were crispy and not too salty, I heated them up after getting home and they were perfect again. read more

Aunty Lucy's - One great burger! - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Guess I was the first order after 3pm opening. Well after hearing all summer from my friends that I should try it... I regretted it. Did they give me a burger that they meant for themselves to eat before they opened for biz? The patty was overcooked, dry, bland... worst thing was it wasn't even warm. The bun was yum. Such a disappointment read more

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The people working there were super efficient and really friendly. Love that you can buy t-shirts and bags there too. Their Kumasi burger looked like it should have been in an ad. It was the most perfect looking burger and is topped with everything you want. That bun will be on my mind for days. The patty was perfectly cooked and the ratio of condiments to bun to patty was ideal. I also loved the plantains with the garlic and spices. I've never had that before and I can't recommend it enough! read more

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A fantastic black owned business to support! I was given the chance to get 2 burger combos (burger, fries, drink) for $9.99 as a result of an elite perk. We ordered some extra food though including the fried chicken, side of rice and plantains. We LOVED the burgers. Smash burgers are really popular right now, but everyone has their own little twist or sauce. The special sauce that Aunty Lucy's uses is a bit sweet, and just different. The fries were delicious and had a nice seasoning on them. The stand out to me though was the chicken. WOW. A lot of friend chicken has a really heavy batter. This one was so light, almost tempura like, and the chicken, so juicy! The rice should come with a heat warning lol. It was SPICY! Nice flavour but it was too hot for me. I love plantains. These were really good, and prepared in a way I've never had before. When I have fried plantains I usually like them sweet, but these combined the sweetness of the plantains with a savoury flavour and crispy sesame seeds. Absolutely loved them! When we came for pick-up, our food was freshly prepared. There was a big lineup outside, so we knew it would be good! They had just moved to their new location which looked really sleek from outside. read more

I just ordered the Yelp special and I was very impressed. The fries were delicious! Extra crispy on the outside and so fluffy on the inside! 5 stars for the fries!!! The Kumasi burger was very good. I'm kind of used to a fattier, greasier burger. I gotta say, if you have a burger craving and don't want grease dripping down your hand, wrist, and arm... try this one. It had full burger flavour but zero of the guilt. A healthy burger? Is there such a thing? Good sauce too! We ate in the car so pictures were not taken. I'd recommend this place but it really does come down to preference. Give me a truckload of your fries!!! read more

Much appreciated 2 can dine special... The app and online booking is very easy and dependable. Picked 6:15; and ready for 6:13, even got a text at 6:09 giving me a heads up. Only downside; ate outside (freezing), the burgers and fries are great. Worthy of repeat visits and positive addition for annex neighbourhood. read more

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2/5 I should have read the reviews before going - this place was not good at all. COVID-19 Precautions: 0/5 The staff wasn't wearing masks, and there was no distancing. Burger: 2/5 It was nothing special at all. A bit over cooked and not smashed adequately. Fries: 3/5 Probably the best part. Nothing special, but not terrible. Value: 0/5 It was $20 for a burger and fries. read more

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Got the Kumasi Burger Combo which consists of a 4oz beef patty, a slice of American cheese, onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, Lucy's sauce, all on a potato bun with a side a fries and a can of pop. The beef patty was moist and had a nice beefy taste to it. Even though its 4oz it was a decent size sandwich. Fries were thick cut, crispy and had a nice hickory peppery taste to it. Portion size was generous with plenty enough to share with friends. A great spot for those that love burgers and fries. read more

Aunty Lucy's - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was invited to the Yelp Elite event at Aunty Lucy's and received a deal of $9.99 for 2 burger combos. Thank you Yelp for supporting black owned business, and thank you Aunty Lucy's for your generosity. I was able to order in advanced around 2 PM for a 7:30 PM dinner pick up. When I arrived, the food was ready to go. The burgers were dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, cheese & special sauce. Overall a great smash burger, I just wish I had it hot! It was a long drive home. The fries however were delicious! Very generous portion too. Enough fries for 3-4 people. Reheated them in the air fryer and they were excellent. Thank you again!! read more

Aunty Lucy's - Burger combo - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had the opportunity to try Aunty Lucy's through a Yelp elite offer and boy am I glad I did. I had the Kumasi burger with fries and loved every part of the combo. The burger was juicy and not too heavy and the fries were crispy and abundant. Surprisingly nothing was soggy or cold despite sitting in the bag for a while. Given COVID, I had to takeout. Luckily, there's plenty of street parking around the area, so I was able to eat it relatively fresh. The guys at the shop were super friendly and the restaurant also had some sweet merch. I'll definitely be back once dine-in reopens. read more

Aunty Lucy's - Kumasi burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was so excited to be a Yelp Elite again this year and promised myself to write more reviews, since I want continually support the local restaurants in Toronto and GTA at large, This past weekend, I participated in the YES Meal: 2 Can Dine for $9.99 With Aunty Lucy's and I enjoyed it despite the bitter cold!! The combo was such an exclusively sweet deal! Yelp Elite Signature Combo 2 Kumasi burgers , 2 fries and 2 drinks $9.99 We were so full after and as always, I added the fries and some fried plantains into my own Beyond Burger and it was the perfect hardiness!! So satisfyingly crunchy without that much oil! We highly recommend getting the $5 kelewele (fried plantain) from here and I am so happy that this place has a Beyond Burger option. I have always been a huge fan of it!! This beyond burger was sizeable and so filling!! The combo worked out so well! High ratings for family-friendly combo deals!! My boyfriend devoured his Kumasi burger with 4oz beef Patty so fast! I love supporting local businesses as well as black owned businesses, especially during the month of February for Black History Month! The staff there was super friendly and you can also buy merch at the storefront. Everything was ready for pickup at the time arranged and there's plexiglass and good spacing to feel safer during this unprecedented times. The exclusive price really sealed it in for me. I cannot wait for another YES event!! Thanks for having me! read more

Aunty Lucy's - Kumasi burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my first time ordering from Aunty Lucy's...i chose them because i was in the mood for a "solid" burger rather than the ones with opulent toppings that you see all over Instagram. these days. From that perspective, their Accra double burger delivered. It had traditional toppings (except mustard, which i love) although i would say it was a bit "pickle heavy". In fact the pickles were so pronounced that i considered removing them but i like to keep things original on my first order so i get a sense of the place. The two 4oz. patties were definitely filling. I know by law that restaurants in Ontario have to serve hamburgers at least medium unless they grind the meat in house..i wonder if that is an option here as medium rare would have made this perfect. The bun was good .. I am glad it did not have sesame seeds. Another review here mentioned that the bun came apart but i didnt have any such issues. The fries were also good...they were soft/squishy, which i prefer to crispy...nice touch on the pepper as well. The Shito hot sauce was interesting...it had the texture of a jam or jelly and tasted black peppery (so not super hot). So pretty much as i expected..."solid" read more

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The Food We've been eager to try Aunty Lucy's Burgers ever since a good friend of ours recommended them. We ordered the Accra Burger and The Nima (a limited time offer chicken burger), an order of fries and a coke. Then it was off to a nearby park for a Covid-lockdown take out picnic. The Nima sandwich was fabulous. The deep fried chicken thigh was hot and crisp and juicy - and not at all oily. And the toppings were super fresh. This is an excellent sandwich that we hope they make a regular menu item. The Accra Burger has delicious, juicy meat patties and the same fresh toppings. But we were a bit disappointed in the bun. The bottom half was already beginning to disintegrate when we opened the package (and we got the order fresh from the kitchen and opened the take-away only a few minutes later) and even the top half of the bun was challenged to contain the patties and toppings. This burger would benefit from a more robust bun for sure. In both cases we would order their house made Shito Sauce to spice things up a bit. This is something we would definitely do on our next visit. The fries were really good; hot and crispy and tasty - not over salted/spiced like so many fries are these days. And the portion is HUGE (could have easily served three, perhaps even four, people) - great value for money there. And while we'd definitely order them again the next time we visit we'll order the Ghanaian sides: jollof rice and kelewele. Service This is a bit hard to evaluate during lockdown. But what we can say is that the person we met when we picked up our order was super friendly. The sense we get is that their space would be very warm and welcoming when dine-in becomes an option again. Price Total cost of our very filling lunch (we ate a 2:30 pm and only felt the need to have a light snack at 9:00 pm!) was $37.00, inclusive of taxes and tip - a very fair price for the quality and quantity of the food. Summary We'll be ordering from Aunty Lucy's again, this time ensuring that we get their Shito sauce to add to the burgers and with traditional Ghanaian side dishes. We look forward to our return visit. read more

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Let's cut the crap, the burger i got is what you see in the picture. The bun is either bitten by someone before or it is just how they cut it which is disgusting. The burger was bland, more cheese should've been on it. The Bacon to be honest was good. I'm really disappointed. read more

Aunty Lucy's - Kumasi Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Got to try this delicious establishment with the awesome deal offered by Yelp Elite which was a 2 can dine for $9.99 We went on Saturday afternoon around 1pm and was able to send the order in without any issues. I must say that I love their ordering system, they allow you to pre-order for a later time and it even sends you a message of the exact time your order is ready for pick up. You can even message the restaurant through it. The location is a bit strange as it is located behind the hotel and down the alleyway. Order was ready and well packaged when I got it. We ate in the car and we inhaled everything! It had 2 kumasi burgers (1 patty), 2 fries, and 2 drinks. My hubs loved it so much that he asked if we could order another burger with 2 patties inside, so I said ya *sends order in right away*. We waited and munched on their delicious fries. I ordered a side of garlic aioli and it was really good with the fries. Took about 10-15 mins for the next burger to be ready. We loved everything! We are now fans of this burger spot and will definitely come back again! Kudos to their food and their ordering system. We still rave about how delicious everything was and how we crave it already! Highly recommend the burgers and their fries! read more

Took advantage of a generous deal they offered and picked up some takeout. It's so hard to get a good idea of a place in this current environment, but I pulled some really great things out of it.. Their burgers are tasty and nicely sized, and the fries as noted in other reviews were huge in portion (guess I didn't need the extra side of them that I ordered..) I tried the sauce sides, all super tasty and well worth adding to the bill. We ordered online with a pickup time, and it was ready on the dot when requested, and served with a smile. Did I get the full experience taking it back to my condo via the subway and re-heating it? No. But it gives you a good idea of what to expect. I suspect this place has a great in-person vibe, with their simple product that seems to be well liked. I'd love to come back when I can sit inside. read more

I don't get the hype! Nothing special really. The food is fine, but it's not worth going out of your way to get it. If you close by sure it's a good burger, definitely not the top anything in the city. read more

The sides were good but the burger was underwhelming. For a smash burger it was quite thick and overall it was dry and bland, could have had more cheese on it didn't really taste a lot except for the sauce. Fries and the kelewele were delicious, both of those were super flavourful and enjoyed them much more than the burger. read more

Don't fall for the hype. Toronto has become over saturated with burger joints. This is among the worst of the lot. There isn't one memorable thing about it... blah. read more

Finally had the chance to check out this place. Pretty awesome and safe service and a very tasty burger. Their fries were pretty awesome too. Will need to come back to try the fried chicken sandwich and their other sides that look great too. read more

Its so sad, I being an Annex res was looking forward to a better burger than The Priest, those are insulting, slightly bigger than a slider at Canoe.... Ive run kitchens, how on earth can you afford to send out a few bad burgers, let alone majority.... All the comments but one is correct. Find a chef that cares, find a farmer (Rowe Farms) get a deal on local, incredible blended sirloin, chuck and either pork or lamb. Hell I should come and cook.... I'd probably enjoy seeing the comments change... Dylan, Annex. read more

I'm surprised this place has gotten so many underwhelming reviews. I've been a handful of times and every time, the food and service were great. Worth the hype, for sure read more

Burger was not cooked at all. Disgusting I couldn't stomach the fries after this first bite. They were hard and dry for fries anyway. read more

Aunty Lucy's - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The fried chicken is a rip off and doesn't arrive as advertised, burgers are on the bland side imo, patties overcooked.

Overrated, there are other burger places that do a wayyy better job for half the price

Ordered the whole menu. The burgers could've been a bit more smashed, it was a bit hard to physically eat. There was too much seasoning on the plantains, so it tasted salty. The fried chicken is just ok. I would say that most of the food is a bit over priced but overall good read more

Ordered their chicken burger this past weekend and it was delicious! Fresh with a spicy kick. I can't wait to try their burgers next!