Once again the good fellas at Big Smoke got a visit from me during a spell of intoxication. Double poutine this time (that means I had it twice, don't ask) Again I recall it hit the spot! read more

Used to order from Big Smoke Burger regularly. The server who took my orders was super nice and always filled my order perfectly. Unfortunately she has left and the replacement East Indian guy who filled my Ritual order put all the wrong items on my burger and was SUPER RUDE and insulted me when I asked for only onions and tomato. No longer a favourite restaurant of mine -never ordering from Big Smoke ever again! read more

i GOT THE CLASSIC BURGER AND THE CHEESE BURGER CLASSIC. $21 BOTH WERE MEDIOCRE. both were raw inside or at least way too much pink for a burger this price, they had terribe sandwich type pickels that i hate they Should be dill and nothing else. also the burgers were a bit too cold and i felt like they were never cooked enough in the first place i know it's BBQ but they should still be hot out of the bag. burger king can do it for half the price. read more

Order poutine and fries on the Ritual app. The fries order was filled on arrival and the poutine was ready. The staff were very nice. The sitting area was a bit beat and could use some upkeep, there were discarded napkins, they should really clean up. Regardless the food is what really matters. The poutine was a high ratio of gravy and the fries were soggy. The cheese was melted. Perhaps the location could consider packing the gravy separately or allowing the customer to add on their desire. Its was very thick, from instant. The large fries order was dark, specifically from oil not being changed, you can taste the history of the oil, it was not fun to eat it. The fries were from frozen pre cut. I dont think I would return but it was nice to try nevertheless. One comment, the ritual app does not allow for dine in option. If it were the summer it's very easy to pick up order and find a park. For take out in the winter it's pretty cold. An option to opt for dine in would be nice. Were very lucky the place was empty and we weren't taking seats for regular customers. read more

Big Smoke Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I didn't have many expectations walking into Big Smoke Burger. I expected "just another burger" when I ordered their pulled pork burger (with extra bacon), and what I got was quite a bit more than that. It was larger than your average burger, and much more meaty. The portion of meat was very generous, and I thoroughly enjoyed munching through all that pulled pork, patty, bacon, and those delicious carmelized onions. Everything was done well, and I had no complaints whatsoever about the taste of the burgers. Their onion rings were a bit less great. They were clearly breaded in a factory or some other place, and tasted like what you'd expect a frozen onion ring to taste like. They weren't really worth trying, and I would have just preferred plain ol' fries. The fact that they offer sides at premium prices and don't do combos for their gourmet burgers was a bit of a turn off. Otherwise, I did have a pretty good time eating at Big Smoke Burger! read more

Big Smoke Burger - Onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Gord and I had lunch today at Big Smoke Burger. We both got a classic burger and a Diet Pepsi. Gord got his with lettuce, onions, pickles, mustard and mayo. I got mine with pickles, mustard, ketchup and tomatoes. They were freshly made and good burgers. The patties had flavour and was tender and the bun with soft. We'd go back! read more

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It was only after ordering that I found out Big Smoke is now halal. The burger was dry and rather small for the price.

Came on a monday evening. It's a small restaurant with 10 seats along with a few stools up at the counter. Lots of seating was available though as most people take it to-go. You can build-your-own burger or pick one of their signatures. A few of their signature burgers come with spicy toppings. I enjoy spicy options, and haven't had spicy burgers before, so this was something new to me. They were also advertising a limited time "Cheesy Poblano Poutine", so I got that as well. The order was ready within 10 minutes, which seems a bit long but maybe there were other orders placed online. Burger was smaller than I thought, but I liked the flavor. Especially the sauce that comes in the "Spicy Burger". Patty was also juicy and full of meat. The poutine was premium sized, so it came in a large box. Fries were nice and crispy, and the Pico de Gallo that they put on top was a good complement. read more

Big Smoke Burger - The spicy burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

OMG Big Smoke Burger is amazing! I'm in madly love with the Smokey Cheddar Bacon and their new Cheeseburger Trifecta does NOT disappoint! I consider myself a burger snob. For me, Big Smoke Burger has the best gourmet burgers! I go to the new location on Woodbine near HWY 7. The staff here are very friendly and super helpful! read more

Big Smoke Burger - Smokey Cheddar Bacon Burger and onion rings! - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Such delicious burgers! Love that each burger is made fresh on the grill upon order. It's about a 10 minute wait to receive your order but I'd take the wait to eat fresh burgers any day over getting my food instantly and eating something straight out of a box. They also have some of the best fries I've ever tasted. The fries always have the right amount of salt and crunch to them. I look forward to eating the poutine in the near future. The lady cashing us out wasn't the friendliest and spoke another language to the other lady working when punching in our order. She might've been new and had questions about how to omit certain toppings we didn't want on our burgers (I'm assuming). Disclaimer: I do not care if you speak another language as I do myself. My problem with that in the workplace is if you're supposed to be communicating to the customer, it's a bit rude just having us stand in front of you, literally not understanding anything you're saying. The couches were literally in shambles and could do with some repairs. Everything else was good. I'd come back if I were in the area. read more

I just ate there and really enjoyable service, I think it was the manger who working the counter, the nicest person and I will for sure go back l, food was really good as well read more

Went here for lunch with coworkers and absolutely loved the Blazing Pineapple burger. It has sweet and spicy grilled pineapple, BBQ sauce and banana peppers. Fries were really good too. I definitely recommend this for anyone who loves a little bit of sweetness in their burger - add jalapeños for some spicy flare. The location itself does not have a lot of sitting space though so we were scattered but the hospitality was great! read more

Big Smoke Burger - Blazing pineapple - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So this month, since most of my friends live around the area....we all were mailed out the BOGO burgers and free fries coupons. This means I've been eating BOGO all month long (with different people at different times). I've been to the Yonge and King location twice and already reviewed it there. I've been to the Eaton Centre location twice - next up for me to review I guess. I've been here to the original location here for the first time last night...and I'm going to review it now. I know their menu is the same no matter which location I went to....but the burger and fries quality was definitely different. According to my hubby, this location is the original location....at 573 King Street West. When they first opened it was called Craft Burger . He loved the place and would go there for lunch quite often and have been doing so since they opened. They made a mean burger, had really good shakes, and excellent fries. I went to the Yonge and king location and agree that the fries were great , the burgers were decent but nothing to rave about. I then went to the Eaton Centre location and well, the burgers were okay, and the fries (usually my favourite part), was consistently over salted (by consistently I mean the 2 times I've been there). So I neither enjoyed my burger that much OR the fries....unfortunately. Then hubby took me to this one. The original, we both got The BEAST burger, which had mushrooms, bacon, cheese, and onion rings. I skipped the sauces and got extra lettuce, pickles, onions , jalapeño and tomatoes....we got fries and a chocolate shake to share. For my hubby's burger, he skipped the mushrooms and got caramelized onions instead. YES! Everything was made fresh and made to order. The burger was HUGE but it was stable....I could still hold it with one hand (just barely), beef was still juicy, I did make my burger too big and couldn't bite into all of it at once ....but heck I like it that way. The fries...perfectly freshly doubled fried crispy goodness... and NOT over salted. The shake ....chocolate shakes always go well with burgers...next time we will mix it up at little and get a strawberry chocolate shake! Okay...now I understand what my hubby was raving about, I just had to go to the original location to understand. Here's 5 stars. :-) read more

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The burger was delicious and fresh, the fries were excellent! The staff was friendly and didnt wait more then 10 min . I would difinetly go back there ! read more

Two stars for the terrific French fries only, and those were too salty for my tastes. The veggie burger was totally inedible - cold, slimy, raw. Disgusting! The manager was kind enough to refund it through Ritual once she learned of the mistake. I may go back and try them again someday, though even if it is cooked properly next time, the recipe/ingredients still seem uninspired. ...I did eventually try this again and it was much better, so ok, one bonus star. I won't be rushing back, though I did really appreciate the toasted bun. Veg burger not stellar but good, although kind of rubbery. The paddy is nowhere near as tasty as the Beyond Meat Burger now being served at A&W, but if you aren't near one of those locations, or feel like more variety in topping, this place will do the job. The only way it could beat that one would be if they imported Impossible Burger patties from the USA. Those blow away all veg burger options! read more

Big Smoke Burger - Could this veggie burger be any more slimy? - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I tried the burger with pineapple its so delicious and sweet, they did not waste time putting small amount of sauce. The staff are super friendly! Cant wait to try more burgers! read more

Although a lot smaller than the burgers served up across the border, big smoke burger serves up a high quality product. You can actually taste the quality in the beef itself. The fries are especially satisfying read more

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This place should be shut down for complete lack of hygiene and safe food handling training for their employees... I almost got food-poisoned there today. I got in to order and noticed there were two employees. The one handling the meat greets me and turns from handling meat towards the cash register to take my order. He wasn't wearing gloves and went straight from meat handling to swiping instructions with his fingers on the cash register's screen. When he was done I was expecting he would then either have his colleague (who was wearing gloves) handle my order or that he would wash his hands... but no, he proceeded to have his fingers move from the dirty screen towards the meat drawer and then to grab a meat pattie with his bare hands... When I pointed this out to him I received no apologies for the complete disregard towards my health or that of the countless unaware customers who order online and cannot witness how disgusting the food handling is at this place. Because he felt ashamed for being caught he then proceeded to going to "wash his hands"... to him that meant putting hands underneath a water stream for 2-3 seconds (no soap) and then somewhat wiping them... they were still dripping when he got back in the kitchen. How nice! Extra juice for the meat! Amazing training guys!! I will never order or pick up food from any of your locations again. Shame on you for risking people's health like that. read more

I'm starting to feel like I'm rolling the dice and hoping for the best each time I come here. The burgers are inconsistant and starting to get progressively worse. I have already been in the hunt for a good burger place and only come here if I'm in the area. It is better than most burger places but can't help but feel that it used to be much much better. Again. Too much ketchup!! I must remember to hold the ketchup and put it on myself. read more

Sometimes, a meal is a commitment: you have to dedicate several hours after you finish eating to digest your food. This is a Craft Burger experience. When I worked nearby, I would go here a lot for lunch. The burgers are really works of art - they are home made, huge and topped just the way you like them. I usually indulged in the classic although the craft spicy (with a spicy mayo) is also very tasty. The craft blue with avocado and gorgonzola cheese is also worth a try. The onion rings are GIGANTIC and deliciously battered. The fries are skinny, dark, mushy things that don't even deserve to sit next to these masterpieces. They also serve chicken burgers and salads for those not wanting to destroy their arteries. Every time I ate here, I felt like I'd eaten a brick. The burgers are so tasty, but they're a lot of food to consume. That's why it's a commitment to get a Craft burger - you'll be feeling it for the rest of the afternoon. Keep in mind, there's usually a line out the door at lunchtime during the workweek. Although most people will have to bring their food back to the office as the seating here is minimal. read more

Big Smoke Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was visiting my home town of Toronto from Middle Georgia, where the word "poutine" might be mistaken for a french cuss word rather than a Canadian delicacy. Needless to say, the South is pretty devoid of cheese curds, so I am unable to enjoy this dish for the larger part of the year. Having exhausted Poutini's the past few times I visited, I decided to give Big Smoke Burger a whirl. The service here was very good. With a lot of quick-service food places, you get the sense from the employees that they would rather be getting a root canal than to be slinging food at you. But at Big Smoke Burger, they were very pleasant, helpful and polite and seemed to enjoy working there, which adds to a pleasant dining experience, fast or not. I loved the fact that the gravy was veggie friendly. At least, that's how they hesitantly conveyed it to me, which I took at face value. I don't have meat allergies, so what I don't know can't hurt me if it actually was beef gravy. I ordered the spicy poutine which came with carmelized onions and I believe a spicy mayo sauce on top of all the other poutiney ingredients. It was good, but very comparable to all the other poutineries and did not stand out from any other poutines I have ingested. I decided to kick up the spice level a few thousand scovilles but when I inquired about hot sauce, they informed me that they do not have any and that the spicy mayo was the spiciest sauce they had on hand. I think if they added a bottle of Sriracha to their condiment section it would really enhance an o.k. poutine to a really good poutine. So for me, it stayed at an o.k. poutine. But that's o.k. Not all poutines were meant to be outstanding. I might be back to check out their veggie burger because I have heard great things about it. But I will have to remember to bring my travel Sriracha bottle. read more

Big Smoke Burger - Spicy poutine which I would liked to have had way spicier, but they don't have hot sauce. :( - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was in Toronto on business and was headed into downtown with a few co-workers. SUPER hungry after my flight and needed something awesome to satisfy my hunger. A co-worker was in downtown already and scoping out for places to chow down. She found a hole in the wall joint called Big Smoke Burger; it reminded her of a similar burger joint back home (The Nook in St Paul, MN). We walked in and got immediately slammed with the aroma of grilled burgers and deep fried fries; already amazed and salivating!!! This location is SUPER small, has seating for about 15 people and parking is AWFUL and EXPENSIVE; but appeared to be work the trouble. The menu is straight forward, order a burger, fries or onion rings and a bev to wash it all down. I went with the Crazy Burger, onion rings and a black cherry soda from Boylan Bottling Company. Here's what comes on the Crazy Burger: jalapeno havrati, cole slaw, chipotle mayo, bbq sauce, hot peppers and lettuce. That alone should make you order it. I love spicy food and this burger certainly hit the spot. Somehow, everything blends together and the cole slaw simply completes the burger; it's the ingridient that keeps everything cool (get it?!?!). This place is a hole in the wall, the label for napkins is literally a torn up piece of paper with "napkins" hand written on it and taped to the wall. I love places like this and will for sure go back when I get a chance. read more

Big Smoke Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The burger tasted amazing *** only thing is 1 small onion ring isnt enough for a big burger. The small sitting area could have been cleaner. Other than that, service was alright. read more

The organic burger was too dry. Not enough fat. I'm not sure if I want to try the other menu items. read more

Big Smoke Burger - Dry organic beef patty. - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Craft Burger is new to my neck of the woods, and with any place that is new and has the word 'burger' in the title, I've got to check it out. From the menu side, price-wise anyway, they seem to be putting themselves forward as a place for the definitive burger. The prices are not exorbitant, but you expect for what it's costing to get a very decent burger. You do not leave disappointed. How else to describe the burgers. They're fantastic. The place has spots in the smallish dining area to eat in, but the bulk of traffic is picking up their food and leaving. As always with new places I order items that should be basic and easy wins for them. You say you got good burgers? Let's try that, then. The cheeseburger and fries that I got and brought home were fantastically tasty to the point of almost being...should I go far on this one?...so soon?...really?...yes...orgasmic. The combination of meats and the freshness of the fries were truly brilliant. If the onion rings taste as good as they looked I'll probably have to order them, smuggle them home, and eat them in a closet. My friends have argued that the only problem with the place is that it is not licensed and doesn't offer full restaurant dining service. That's nothing that a trip to the beer store followed by a stop at Craft Burger can't solve. read more

Big Smoke Burger - Craft Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

OK ... being the burger Connoisseur that I am ... this is a pretty good burger. I really like the fact that it is in my favourite hood of t-dot ... but just a pretty good burger. I give it a 8/10 on the juicy scale, 5/10 on the presentation ... and I ordered Onion Rings ... which silly me I thought the plural implied many many onion rings ... but no, in this case you get about 6, all served on a cold steel rectangular plate with a quickly greased up sheet of wax paper. Don't let my vibe scare you off ... it is worth a try ... but not my Toronto best damned burger joint . . . the hunt continues. read more

This one is quite small, i'm not sure how big the other ones are.. The staff there was great! They have a variety of old school sodas, and a great variety of burgers, very different burger ideas and flavors, and all burgers are made to order so you can custom choose any of the amazing ingredients they have on hand. I tried the blue burger which is packed with gorgonzola, avocado, rosemary garlic mayo, tomato & lettuce... was very tasty, but it had too many strong flavors for me at the moment. Also had the onion rings with it.. they were pretty good also.. The decor is a dark wood, matching table and such.. kind of has a warm chillout feel. read more

Big Smoke Burger - The Blue Burger w/ Onion Rings & Pickles on the side :-D - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came for the burgers, stayed for the biceps. The manager - who I've come to know as Rafi - well, lets just say he puts the "smoke" in Big Smoke Burger. I'm telling you, the joint has sexier staff than the strip club next door. The meat is thick, the drinks are wet, and the staff are sexy. read more

Big Smoke Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been to Big Smoke a couple of times now. The restaurant is super tiny with only four 2-person tables at the front. So if you plan on visiting, be prepared to take out. When they get busy during lunchtime, their cashiers get super efficient. One person takes orders down the line with a tablet and one person takes payment. I received my order before completing my payment. Needless to say, I was impressed. The two burgers that I've had were the Big Smoke Burger and the Blue Burger. They were both very tasty, but the one thing that stands out in my mind about the burgers here is that they are very oily :( Although the cooks were speedy at delivery, it comes at the cost of mistakes. On our last visit, one of my co-workers ordered the Blue Burger, but it didn't come with some of the ingredients listed on the menu. So if you're in the same situation, verify that you got what you ordered before leaving. read more

I'd give it a 5, but because of my friend's experiences, I'll give it a 4. Came here yesterday with a group of friends. Parking was a nightmare, but thats king street. I ordered the Lamb Burger, which was FREAKING PHENOMINAL. LAMB LAMB cilantro-feta pesto please FTW. It was beautiful. Wonderfully cooked. I'm salivatng thinking about it right now. My friends ordered the Red Burger (Red Peppers and Gorgonzola) and I found the Gorgonzola to be a bit overpowering..and my other friend ordered the Craft (Carmelized Onions and Cheddar) which he said was okayy, but not the best. I give it five stars, but my friends didn't love it. It is so worth it. Cheap as hell too. Only spent like 12 bucks. LAMb ME HARD BABY. LAMB LAMB. 13/15 read more

Big Smoke Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I ordered the blue burger (avocado, blue cheese). The patty was a little oily to my liking and falls on the side of milder seasoning. That being said, with the rich and creamy sauce added, the overall taste was not bad. Although, personally, i'd love for the patty to play a bigger role. I absolutely love the bun they use, a little crunch on the outside and soft on the inside, almost like a baguette texture. The portion is just right for me. Would I come back? If i'm around the neighbourhood, sure. read more

Big Smoke Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Costumer service was mid, like any other ordinary shop. The mushroom poutine was probably the worst poutine I've ever laid my eyes on. Everything was mashed together like one ball of slob and sauce, the texture of fries was ruined by the extensive use of sauce and mushrooms. But I guess if you go to a burger place get the burger. read more

When my family moved to Ontario in grade ten from Manitoba, we had a hard time selling our house in Winnipeg. We lived with my Nana for almost 8 months (it felt like FOREVER), in her condo, without a BBQ. My Dad went a bit crazy not being able to BBQ and we all lost weight. Finally, our house sold and we could get a new house with a new BBQ... and we did. My Father, Bruce L. made and cooked hamburgers EVERYDAY for at least a year. He never shoveled the driveway when it snowed, but he ALWAYS shoveled a path to and around the BBQ. I thought I would never eat a hamburger again after grade 11, but Craft Burger changed my tune on that front. The Good: - The actual burgers here are really, REALLY good. They are spiced just right and are just the right size/shape. They are fresh and made to order. - The burgers are SO good. - Did I mention the burgers? They are better that my Dad's. I'll deny this if you ever tell him. - Less expensive than burger shoppe (I had a combo - the daily special - and it was $10 flat. Burger, fries, coke.) - The staff is great - the girl that keeps the traffic in this place moving in the right directions is amazing. If the place were bigger I would want her to be on roller skates. The Bad: - There is no bacon. - There are no sweet potato fries. - It is ALWAYS busy and it is a TERRIBLE place to have to wait around. There is no where to stand, you get jostled, and you will undoubtedly be standing there for a really, really long time. The weird-but-fine: - There is only Dijon mustard on the toppings list, but they have regular mustard if you ask for it. The onion rings come pre-portioned when they put them in the fryer in little sandwich bags. Would I eat here again? I will definitely eat here again even though it's really far from my house. I love Craft Burger. I wish they had a take-out window so I didn't have to wait inside. read more

I really enjoy this place. I enjoy it for the poutine, which has REAL cheese curds and delicious gravy (of course), and Craft Blue (Gorgonzola, avocado, lettuce, tomato and rosemary garlic mayo).. Staff The Staff are friendly and are always smiling. They always take your name and give your experience a more personal feel. Fresh Everything is made fresh on the spot. You can literally watch them make your food from scratch. Delicious! Price The prices are not unreasonable. The Poutine is $4.95 and my fav burger is $6.95. The Onion rings, not to be left out are $2.95 - breaded and absolutely a must try. Location I also love the location. King St W, is my neighbourhood and I love stopping by there on my way home... Did I mention they are open until 11pm on Friday and Saturday? Yup... perfect pre/post pub snack. Enjoy everything the Craft has to offer. read more

Amazing burgers! Why didn't anyone think of it? I don't eat burgers at restaurants or at BBQ's, it's not healthy but I can't resist gourmet burgers from Craft. So juicy and the ingredients are amazing! Cooked to perfection. Just love it! read more

These burgers are pure badassness. Yes, badassness. Be sure to keep an eye out for this place as it is easy to miss. Walking in you are welcomed to a small brick and beam establishment. A small tables are located near the front and there are a few bar seats available. There's a giant chalk board that lists all the available burgers. My personal favorites are the organic burger and the classic burger. Service is usually fast and friendly. But there are times when grilling wait times get pretty lengthy. Usually around lunchtime. Just be prepared to wait a little longer than 10mins for your meal. Time for the goodstuff! The burgers! These little puppies are well seasoned, perfectly cooked, and has a good burger:toppings:bun ratio. The burgers are one of the better ones in the city. Although, err on the side of caution. I've encountered a few dry burgers at this joint. Lately it's been happening late but consistency can be an issue. What really puts these burgers over the top are the sides! The french fries are amazing. They have the right amount of crisp, and perfect amount of potato. They look just like swiss chalet fries but taste like swiss chalet fries on crack! Fantastic. Some of my favorite cheap eat fries in the city. The real star winner here are the onion rings. The onion rings are gigantic and are dipped in panko leaving them amazingly crisp. What makes these onion rings the absolute best are their doneness. They are cooked perfectly. Not once have I ever bitten into a Craft onion ring and have the onion string out of the beautiful fried casing. Each bite is perfect. Overall, one of the better burgers in the city and without a doubt one of the best, if not the best onion rings in town. The price point makes this joint a must visit, even if it's just for fries and onion rings. read more

After seeing this restaurant on TV, I couldn't wait to drop by to taste the burgers first hand. When one of my dates suggested meeting up somewhere for a quick bite, I quickly suggested this place since it was conveniently located right near his workplace. So there I was going in with high expectations after all the hype that I had made up for myself after seeing this restaurant on TV. As we walked in, I was very surprised at how small the place was given that there was at most 5 tables and maybe a few bar stools. This is definitely a take-out joint, and not a sit down restaurant. So we proceeded to go up to the cash to put in our order. There was a variety of burgers on the menu. Since I do not like caramelized onions, that sort of reduced my choices down by half. There was a special of the day that was featured - some kind of Jalapeno style burger. Since i like a bit of spice, after a long deliberation, I decided to go for it and order the special. Along wiith the burger special, you can order a drink. They have two kinds of drinks. Regular softdrinks or this special soda on the top shelf. I think if you opt for the soda, there is a nomimal additional charge. So they rang up the bill and i think it probably was around $25 for two orders. You have the choice of onion rings or homemade fries. I picked the fries while my date picked the onion rings. The burger turned out to be really good. The meat tasted very fresh and the ingredients were oozing out so you definitely need to be careful so that you dont make a mess. The fries were tasty and I didn't try the onion rings but they looked good. The interior is very casual. It's set-up as a take out joint. You order, you wait, then you eat and go or take it to go. On the postive side, there is no tip to pay. Overall, this is a good burger joint. I've been to other places such as Licks, Harveys, Jack Astors, Loose Moose for burgers and this is definitely one step above given that its a gourmet burger joint. I don't know if you could say that the taste of the meat itself was mindblowing. They depend on the toppings for flavoring instead of putting the flavor in the meat. Atleast that's what I can remember. read more

I finally ate here after hearing all the hype about this chain from a bunch of random people. I went for lunch and the place was way too small and packed to get a table. annoying. I ordered the organic beef burger with onion rings. The burger was really good. The onion rings were nice and crispy. Hmm.. I donno, maybe the inability to get a table is actually what is stopping me from giving it 4 stars.. read more

The combination of having read about this place in Toronto Life magazine, it being just in my neighbourhood, and burgers being my boyfriend's kryptonite, made coming to Craft Burger a matter or when, not if. Having myself, half-heartedly given up beef a year+ ago, I usually order the lamb burger and it did not disappoint! The juicy burger, sitting on top of the lightly charred bun, was happily presented to me on a thin metal tray with some onion rings keeping it company. Flavour of the burger was delicious - my own personal preference would have been for the cilantro-feta spread to be thicker, but the flavour combination with the lamb was perfection. Onion rings were light and done to perfection - couldn't keep my boyfriend's grubby hands off of them :) My boyfriend loved his Classic Cheeseburger, but was aghast when he was told that making it a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger was not an option. Sacrilege! Nevertheless, he'll come back. If my boyfriend's Craft Burger wish is for bacon, then mine is for some kind of seafood burger. I'm fully aware the this is probably not possible due to the type of grill they use, but a girl can have her gastronomic dreams, no? It's fully part of the experience, but you should know that space is tight! Sitting down at one of the tables to eat is like trying to solve a japanese puzzle box. Shift this table slightly to the left, shift this nice family of three to the right... Don't let this deter you though! Just come at a less busy time and enjoy the juicy burger goodness! read more

I LOVE burgers. Go on and judge me. Big Smoke Burger is a great alternative to Hero's. I ordered its Big Blue burger combo with onion ring. It was delicious. You really can't go wrong with gorgonzola and burger - it makes your burger sound AND taste fancy. I paid under $ 15 for a decent-size (un)healthy meal which is awesome. The ambiance is also better than other burger joints (not even talking about McDonald's). Will I go back? Definitely! Will I tell my family (and friends concerned about cholesterol)? Hell no. Cheers to greasy onion ring! read more