Some places are all about presentation, and some are about giving you exactly the kind of meal you came for. Grill Gate is firmly the second kind, and that is exactly why it works. The food is unapologetically hearty, full of flavor, and built to satisfy. The Philly Steak Sandwich is the kind of sandwich you immediately understand after the first bite. It is rich, cheesy, generously filled, and properly messy in the best way. The Spicy Mushroom Cheeseburger is just as convincing, with a thick beef patty, plenty of cheese, and enough mushroom and heat to make it feel more interesting than a standard burger. Nothing feels skimpy here, and that generous portion size is part of why the place has such a loyal following. What I liked most is that Grill Gate does not try to be too polished or too trendy. It knows exactly what it is. If you are in the mood for something indulgent, filling, and actually worth the price, this is the kind of spot that hits the mark. Very easy to come back to when you want a serious burger or sandwich. read more

We still really like this place. The burgers are good & they also have pizza & even dessert. Food 4/5 I ordered the mushroom burger combo with fries & a drink. Hubby had the cheeseburger combo with fries & drink. The burgers are really filling at 8oz & the bun doesn't disintegrate like other places. The fries were nice & crispy & plentiful. Brought in a black bowl we got them before the burgers. I asked for water as my drink & they have their own branded water bottles which I think was neat. Hubby had ginger ale. Service 5/5 I only saw two staff here but service was smooth. The staff I could see was the cook & the waitress. There was no pressure to decide quickly what to order which I appreciate. Once we ordered we got the French fries first. Then the drinks came next. While we were munching on the fries the burgers came not long after. Everything was freshly cooked. The fries were so hot I had to wait a little for it to cool down. Same with the burger. But I didn't mind because I knew it was freshly cooked. For dessert I had one sugar free baklava. Delicious & the perfect size for me. Ambiance 5/5 For a burger place this is a nice looking place. I disagree with one is the reviewers that this place is like McDonalds. There are nice banquette seating here with wooden frame tables & blueish grey upholstered chairs. There are also booths to sit at. There's acoustic music playing over the speakers also of popular classic songs. The vibe there on my opinion is classy & chill. You don't have to dress up to come here that is true. But this place is definitely nicer than McDonalds. The food is way better than McDonald's too! I've eaten here before & I would definitely come back again! read more

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Just one word. Wow. This place was amazing! We ordered delivery and with delivery, you always decrease expectations (especially when there's bread and fries that get soggy on the way). But this place was delicious regardless. We ordered the steak poutine and gourmet cheeseburger. The steak in the poutine was cooked so perfectly, it was flavourful. And the cheese wasn't the typical nasty gummy cheese, it was high quality cheese that melts beautifully on the fries. The cheeseburger was amazing, my favorite part was the thin piece of mozzarella (you can see it in the picture, first topping within the buns). The meat was so juicy. I'm only in Toronto for a couple more weeks but I'm going to have to order again! read more

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I was in the area and this was on my list so I had to check this place out, I recommend the Philly steak sandwich, but before you judge it was damn delicious it kinda reminds of a Wellington it's a deconstructed Philly steak sandwich, it had ribeye their special sauce mushroom mozzarella cheese. The service was quick and they're making everything from scratch, I want to try their burgers next time cuz those look pretty damn good as well, the bread was crispy and soft and the meat melts in your mouth, perfectly cooked ribeye and the sauce is to die for, it so addicting I could keep eating just the sauce. The ambiance it's nice not a fancy place which I like, more like McDonald's but food is a million times better and it's fresh, which I love no frozen meat here, if you like render meat and good sandwiches I recommend this place it's a must. Next time I come I'm gonna try their spicy mushroom cheeseburger cuz that looks awesome read more

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This is my far one of the best places to get gourmet burgers! Their quality is always consistent and the service is amazing

I don't crave burgers often but decided to give this place a try. We shared a mushroom cheeseburger combo (drink and fries) and a philly cheesesteak sandwich. Both were amazing, packed with delicious flavor and totally sates any burger/sandwich craving. My personal favorite was the philly cheesesteak, as they take half a loaf of bread to carve out the middle and fill it to overflowing with beef, mushrooms, onions and cheese. So so good. My partner enjoyed the mushroom cheeseburger more, as it came with a lovely caramelized layer of mushrooms and cheese. We both found new favorites! Also, loved the aioli dipping sauce that came with the fries. Delish. read more

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Absolutely crazy burgers and sandwiches! Portions are massive and packed with delicious flavour! We got the Philly steak sandwich combo and spicy mushroom cheeseburger combo. The Philly steak sandwich was packed to the brim with meat, definitely not skimping out on anything. The flavours are mouthwateringly delicious and easily fills you up. The spicy mushroom cheeseburger was equally as luxuriously decadent. The mushroom was sooooo good with the meaty patty. I ate this with a knife and fork, because I sure as hell couldn't bite this. It oozes delicious buttery grease and I love every bit of it. The fries they use looks like the same as Costco (those McCain fries) and is deep fried to the same perfection. Definitely worth a visit if you find yourself near one of the few franchises around the GTA! read more

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Asked for a burger with cheese, bacon and ketchup with a side of fries. I got a bowl of fries smothered in mayo and a burger with an omelette on top. Awful service, overpriced lousy food. read more

Back after a few years! I shared the classic cheeseburger and poutine with my brother. The cheeseburger ($11.99) has an 8oz beef patty, onion chips, and cheese (mozzarella and cheddar) topped with their special sauce. The cheeseburger was good but the patty was slightly dry. I still enjoyed the sauce, the cheesiness, and how their sauce complimented the cheeseburger without overpowering it. The bun was fluffy too. This was definitely a greasy and filling cheeseburger. The poutine ($11.49) had their "crispy coated fries" with gravy and curds of mozzarella cheese. For their fries, I am quite sure it's the same one sold at Costco - so the poutine was nothing too special but still tasted great. Because the cheeseburger is quite large (a whopping 8oz!) and the poutine was very filling, thus easily split between the both of us. A burger for one person may feel too much. We dined in and they checked both our vaccine passports. Pretty quick and nice service! read more

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Seems like the most popular options are the philly cheesesteak sandwich and the mushroom cheeseburger, so we ordered both! The Philly cheesesteak is overflowing with meat as shown in pictures. The meat is full of flavour, and covered in melted cheese. Delicious. But let's talk about the bread- the bread is perfectly toasted, like, it's so crisp around the meat that it truly does make the meal!! The mushroom cheeseburger is also delicious, the burger patty is huge and super juicy. The mushrooms complement it. And the bread on the burger is also crisp and grilled/toasted! The only thing is that I wish the sandwich/burger had some sort of vegetable in it like lettuce/tomato, it needs something refreshing inside. But overall still a great meal! read more

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Very good cheese burger! Juicy, but the cheese has no taste. The philly cheese steak is good too but i dont taste cheese. Friendly staff. read more

Grill Gate - Cheese burger - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The main thing that brought me here was all the mouthwatering photos I saw from their sandwiches on social media. And I would say the pictures don't tell lies. I came here right before Toronto entered lockdown for the second time. I was welcomed by their friendly staff and he came up with suggestions based on my preferences. I ordered "Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich" and "Guacamole Cheeseburger". The ingredients were fresh; the meat was very tender and flavorful, with the right amount of spices; the bread was toasted at the perfect time and temperature. The staff/owner thanked me for supporting them during these hard times and I believe this is our responsibility to support local businesses which definitely are struggling at these hard times. I would definitely go back for their great quality food and hospitality. read more

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Pretty good cheesesteak, but it didn't feel in the true fashion of a Philly Cheesesteak. It was likely healthier, since it wasn't as greasy. It was also on a hamburger bun. Still - tasty, and service was good. My son said the poutine was outstanding. read more

Me and my family had a great experience today, in Grill Gate restaurant today. The food and the service were indeed great. I specifically appreciate our wonderful server (Shida) and her extraordinary service. Keep up the good job, Shida! :) read more

Came on the weekend for lunch and luckily it wasn't too busy because the store has very limited seating. You basically order up at the front and they bring it out for you. I didn't like how there was a tip option on the machine as it made me feel obligated to tip, when there wasn't much service involved - other than bringing out our food when it was ready (I tipped 15% anyways). They didn't provide us any water, or check up on how our food was so I regretted tipping them 15%... I had ordered the regular Philly cheesesteak sandwich but it happened twice now that they had given me the "modified" version, in which comes with chopped bell peppers. I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers so that's why I ordered the regular one that doesn't come with it. I don't understand why the lady had punched in the modified one when I didn't mention I wanted that one, and stated I just wanted the normal regular one. Since this happened twice, I feel like they automatically give you the modified sandwich as it is more expensive than the regular one. I should've paid attention when paying for it, had I known she charged me more than the regular sandwich. Despite all that, the sandwich itself is very large so come with a big appetite! Or share with another person if you're not too hungry. The breading is nice and crisp but it can get a bit chewy after a few bites. The meat itself is cooked tenderly but after eating half the sandwich, the grease got to me and I couldn't finish and had to take it home. We also ordered their fries and it came with a creamy sauce that was quite delicious! I'd definitely order that again, if I come back in the future. However, after not getting my sandwich right twice in a row, I'm probably not going to frequent here too often. read more

Grill Gate - Modified Philly Cheesesteak. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yummmmmmmmmmmy! The mushroom cheeseburgers and the steak poutine were all on point. You can taste every bite of the beef patty and the steak on the poutine. A hidden gem I didn't expext to find. The wait was about 15 mins. Warning: very keep you very very full and I will come again. read more

Grill Gate - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's one of those places I ordered from during COVID through Uber Eats. Today, I went there physically and was touched by the staff who still served me even though it was late. That's why I like supporting small businesses like these. The food is great. The Philly Steak sandwich is a classic and the Meat Punch will satisfy the Ron Swanson in you. The meat is juicy, fries are crispy, and there are fun dishes with a middle eastern twist if you feel adventurous. I also like that they pretty much specialize in burger and sandwich. You know what you're getting, the main items all fit on one page and the place is clean. Bottom line; it's a fun place to try. read more

Tonight was perhaps the fourth or fifth time I've visited Grill Gate. I like their Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. Last time I came, after ordering I told the young lady at the window I'd wait in my car, which was parked right in front of the store window. Within short order she knocked on my car window and handed me the bag with my sandwich in it. This time, I did the same thing. Parked in the same spot, and told the young woman (a different one, not nearly as polite or forthcoming) I'd wait in my car. I settled in and started reading my book. After a while, I realized I still didn't have my order. I pulled out my ticket to check on what time I had ordered: it had been nearly half an hour! I went in and said to the woman I thought she had said 15 minutes. She turned around picked up my bag and said yes, it's ready. I asked why she hadn't brought it out to me; "we're busy" she replied. "Well, thank you," I said. "You're welcome," she replied. I left the bag, said "you keep it!" and left. After leaving the parking lot, I regretted having left it that way. I drove around the block and back to the store. They saw me pull up, and another woman brought my bag to the door. I told her I didn't want it. I went to the order window and asked for a refund, which I got. I won't be darkening their doorstep again. I drove to the next block, where there's a very nice Vietnamese restaurant, and got a terrific grilled chicken, spring roll and minced shrimp, on vermicelli. Healthier, and less expensive. Plus, they gave me an extra spring roll. Goodbye Grill Gate: I've seen many restaurants come and go in that spot. If you keep staff like that snide girl, you won't last long either. read more

Grill Gate - What I got at the Vietnamese restaurant next door instead. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I went with a couple of friends from work for lunch at Grill Gate, based on a recommendation from another coworker. It's a little further away from the office than we normally go, but traffic was light so it only took ten minutes or so to get there. Upon arriving, we were happy to see it wasn't too busy, so we got a table right away. We were looking at the menu but couldn't decide what to order. I checked out some photos on Yelp and immediately, my mouth started watering from seeing all the amazing food! The burgers looked incredible, but I decided to go with their most popular item, the Philly cheesesteak. I'm trying to cut out carbs, so I asked if I could just have it without bread. They offered to put it in a lettuce wrap instead. Bonus points! When our food came out, I couldn't wait to dig in! It smelled even better than it looked! My two friends both ordered burgers. One had a mushroom cheeseburger and the other went with the eggplant cheeseburger. Both looked so good, I almost regretted my choice. But then I took my first taste and I was definitely happy with my order. The meat was seasoned very well and it was very cheesy and delicious. Yum!! We had a poutine to share, but I just had a small bite. So good!! I will definitely come back to eat here. Super friendly staff and fantastic food. What more can you ask for? read more

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A delicious sandwich that is stuffed with perfectly cooked ribeye steak thats full of flavour. The bread itself was somethin else... I do have to say I am very particular when it comes to bread to meat ratio but I took out some meat out and it was fine! The left over meat I slapped onto some bread I had at home and made another sandwich The sandwich with a side (fries/onion rings) and a pop comes out to about $20 with tax. 10/10 recommend for you to try! read more

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I've had their burgers that's good I don't want a little bit more spice but that's what I'm used to being from the Caribbean more seasoning in the potty this is my opinion read more

Grill Gate was definitely not on my radar before I checked it out on a recent Saturday morning, but when I saw something called a Philly Steak Burrito on the menu, I knew I had to go. We showed up around noon and the place was pretty much empty. I knew walking in that I was ordering the aforementioned Philly Steak Burrito ("8oz Ribeye, Magic Mushroom, Crispy Onion, Parsley, Special Sauce, Mozzarella"), so I immediately did so and sat down to wait. The food was brought out to me about 10 minutes later, and the woman behind the counter even offered me a free bottle of water! I think that was a first. Anyway, it's a decent burrito. The flavors didn't really remind me of a classic Philly cheesesteak - the heavy emphasis on mushroom and the absence of Cheez Whiz resulted in a taste similar to that of Beef Stroganoff - and I do feel like the concoction could've used some fresh veggies or herbs to enhance the experience (i.e. it was a little one note and lacking in texture). Still, I did enjoy eating it. There's plenty of cheese and the meat is cooked perfectly. And you just can't go wrong with service like that. read more

One of the ingredients is Magic Mushrooms ..... Got interested to check this location out based on the pictures you see on Instagram. You know the one with the cheesy goodness coming out of the hollow bun. Covid Take Out - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Grill Sandwich Burrito * asked for spicy I have to start by mentioning how the food was exceptionally packed. I would not worry about ordering for takeout or from a delivery service. Everything was packed clean, parchment paper on the bottom, boxed neatly, etc etc. I have to give credit where it's due. Overall experience was pretty neat and personally never tried anything like it. Despite being half the loaf, it's overfilled with toppings. Chicken, mushrooms, it was all there. The only gripe that I had in my case was the overabundance of this white sauce, the special sauce. This garlicky, mayoish, hint of alfredo ish sauce. For the first few bites, I was amazed but after a while, it just got too heavy and overpowering. The burrito is pretty much the same thing with the bread substituted with a tortilla. Personally, I would opt for the sandwich variant. Overall cool place to check out. Straight forward simple menu. My personal recommendation is to request going easy on the garlic sauce. End of the day you can always add more but not take away. Would go again and would recommend it. ** Go easy on the garlic sauce and ask for a fork. read more

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I think about these burgers pretty often and even while writing this review I'm tempted to go back and grab another. After my first visit, my boyfriend and I swore we'd never go back to Burger's priest (the prices are on par and they're way better here). The owner chatted with us for a bit and we found out the food is middle eastern inspired - e.g. burger seasoning and yogurt garlic sauce. The sauce is amazing on the burgers and even better on the fries. The fries are deliciously crispy and if you don't have enough of the sauce then you can ask for more which they'll happily give you in a container. We got so much we ended up taking the container home to put on homemade sandwiches mmmmm. We've also had the steak sandwich which is great too. The owner is very friendly and took care of us our first time. However, we encountered some mishaps our second visit but that didn't stop us from enjoying the food! We had a 15% discount card from our first visit and the lady at the register took the card with a strange look, didn't say anything to us and went to the back to ask about the card, then came back and gave us a discount that didn't exactly add up to 15%. Honestly, it did seem like she was confused about using the register so I don't think there was any ill intention. She had originally overcharged us by accident and we had to correct her and she was very apologetic. Maybe just keep in mind to double check your bills in case the total doesn't add up. Regardless, I really want to give this place a 5 star still because their service was friendly and their food is more than worth raving about. Will be coming back for another soon! read more

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Restaurant I went to Grill Gate restaurant for lunch based on a recommendation from my brother. Grill Gate restaurant is located on Sheppard Ave W near west of Bathurst. It is a small family run restaurant with five tables. Food The menu is very limited. I ordered the Philly steak sandwich combo. The steak sandwich was a half loaf hollowed out and filled with beef. The half loaf and the beef filing was delicious. The French fries came with some mayo sauce drizzled on top of it. It was also very good. The food came on a wooden plate which was a nice touch. Service The service was not very friendly. Would I go back? Yes as the food is great as the other reviewers have said. read more

Grill Gate - Philly steak sandwich combo - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Quality food and excellent and friendly atmosphere for spending time with friends is definitely recommended

This review is based on take-out. Social distancing is no joke due to covid-19. So I decided to have Philly cheese sandwich for take out. I was 15 mins away from home. I felt more hungry from the smell inside my car. Took it out from the plastic container and place it on my wooden plate just like am sitting in a restaurant. The food is delicious. The bottom part of my bread was saggy from the meat sauce, I didn't even know I was eating the wrapped paper that was used. Praying for this pandemic will be over so that I will enjoy my sit down dinning in this cute restaurant . read more

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3.5? Menu is short and simple. It consists of Philly Cheesesteak, a handful of burgers, & sides like...fries. Male, who I assumed was the owner was friendlier than the woman. Food took about 10mins. I ordered the most simple burger which was the Cheeseburger - $8.99. The good: Good taste, did have a charcoal grilled flavour, the patty did look much bigger than McD's - at least twice the size and thick. It's supposed to be 8oz, I believe, it was written on their menu. Bun was toasted and it came with this creamy sauce that was slightly tart. The patty was chopped up into smallish "cevapi" sized pieces. Not sure why it wasn't a whole patty. Meat wasn't dry per se, but it could've been juicier with more flavour. Burger was messy to eat, just a warning. This isn't a good/bad thing. Good, but not the 5*s as per many of the reviews. Perhaps the better order is the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich? read more

Grill Gate - Patty was actually cut up into smaller pieces. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious sandwiches. The philly steak and grilled chicken sandwiches were so tasty although took time to get our chicken sandwhich order. They gave us an extra free steak sandwich because our chicken sandwich took so long which was so nice of them! The burger with egg and bacon seemed very tasty and was popular. The portion is huge and two people can easily share one sandwich or burger. The place has little seating and gets busy. I would recommend that jalapeños be added as a condiment or for those who like spice. Fries were made fresh and crispy but were not hand cut. Language was a bit of a barrier with one of the workers. Overall amazing sandwiches and something different! read more

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Pretty good, though likely not as great as it once was (based on past reviews). Really a 3.5 for me but bumped it up to 4 stars on the strength of the philly steak. We dined in since a couple of reviewers said it wasn't as good delivered, and got: - Philly Steak Burrito: Outstanding! The ribeye was tender and not stringy, there was a good amount of mushrooms, the crispy onions gave it a nice crunch. But that special sauce is what you end up remembering and dreaming about. - Gourmet Mushroom Cheeseburger: Everyone said this was awesome, I thought it was meh. Patty was too well done for me (not sure if there's an option to get it cooked another way), bun was a bit too hard, and I would have liked more mushrooms. That special sauce though again was gooood. - Classic Poutine: Pretty straightforward. Crispy fries weren't fresh cut but I didn't have problems with that. Good amount of gravy but could have used more curds. I thought for sure with all the hype this would be a clear winner. Maybe I got them on a bad day, but besides trying the philly steak sandwich, not sure if I'd go back. If only they could bottle up that special sauce... read more

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Overall: Unimpressed. Because I ordered on SkiptheDishes, and on New Years Day, I'm going to be generous with 3 stars, but I won't be back. BEST: Philly Steak sandwich was solid, but boring. The meat was tender, except for a couple of chewy spots, but under flavored, leaving it to the mushrooms and onions to bring the flavor to the table. The hollowed-out loaf looked cool, but left too little bread, so the meat-to-bread ratio can be summed-up as "Meat overload, with a bit of crust". Like any cheese steak, adding a little whiz to the provolone would have brought an extra dimension of flavor, but overall it was not the worst Philly Steak sandwich I've had in Toronto, by a long shot. But it did make me miss "I Went To Philly" even more. WORST: Dear Lord deliver me from crappy frozen McCain's crispy fries. HUGE Fail!! McCain's crispy fries just scream, "We don't care about our food quality, we gave up after creating the sandwiches and settled for easy instead". When you're serving a processed frozen product that Burger King discontinued, and KFC and Costco sell, that's got to be a hint or a clue that maybe you've made the wrong choice, LOL. MEDIOCRE: The "gourmet cheezeburger" was a total snoozefest. It was 8oz. of fresh beef on a decent quality sesame seed bun, but not Burger's Priest quality beef or anything, and overcooked, of course. The "Special Sauce" was white, tasted like a cross between mayonnaise and sour cream and soaked into the bun, the crispy onion bits we're also quite bland, so it all basically tasted like a big mouthful of dry unseasoned ground beef. I'll take a Real McCoy burger, or Golden Star, or even Burger Shack burger any day, plus those guys let me choose my toppings, an option that wasnt offered on SKIP, so I was surprised when it arrived with no lettuce or tomato or pickles or anything, just burger, white sauce, and some crispy bits. TL:DR Yawn! I wont be back. read more

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Overall 1 Used to come here many times before the pandemic, at which I would've gave this place a higher rating. However at my most recent visit I was met with absolutely terrible service. Waited about more than an hour for two burgers and fries, by the time I got my food I was too upset by the wait to want to even take a bite of the burgers that I once loved. Watched as many people who came after us get their food before. It seems that wait for the food is not first come first served. Quite disappointed. Sadly wouldn't come again if I had to wait that long. read more

Great surprise. Ratings were good going in ... but actually even surprised after eating. Absolutely loved both the Philly Cheese, and also the Spicy Burger. Fries are your Costco frozen fries ... which is something that I love when fried. Great job overall. read more

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You wouldn't think there were be amazing burgers because it looks super sketchy from the outside. The plaza is super small and everything around it just doesn't seem right. But when you Enter here it's a whole new vibe. Ordered for pick up and they had is ready in about 15 minutes. The poutine is sooo yummy! But the best part are the burgers. They're done well. Amazing. It's truly a hidden gem here! Definetly coming back for the burgers and the philly steak. They put their secret white sauce in there, probably tahini? read more

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Insane philly cheese steak sandwich. Soft, juicy & flavourful. The meat is stuffed in this bread loaf, super tender meat and stringy cheese. Splash a good helping of franks red hot and you have yourself an awesome meal 10/10 - would philly cheese again read more

Little family owned business , which I like Literally mom and dad are behind the grill , daughters at the cash lol cute I got the spicy cheezeburger Pretty juicy, loved the sauce Has a specific homey flavour to it Was kinda looking forward to the grilled melted cheese which i saw in the pictures was on there , but it didnt come on mine ... was still yummy nonetheless & decently spicy with the pepper Will be back to try to mushroom cheeseburger and fries as well read more

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I love this spot. They make a delicious burger and have an awesome Philly Cheesesteak! I love the hollowed out bun they use for the Philly and the Spicy Cheeseburger is out of this world. Be sure to get your hands on those fries with their special sauce too. Omnomnom This spot is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood food scene and I recommend you check it out ASAP read more

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I ordered the philly cheesesteak sandwich and it was delicious. I would say more "Tehran" than philly as i over heard the owners mentioning that they are from Iran and i could taste the Persian influence on this take of the traditional philly cheesesteak. However I should have got it with the fries as I had scarfed thru the sandwich really really fast. Was leaving the place a bit hungry. As meaty as it is- it did not fill me up. As I was leaving and went to counter to grab some napkins. The owner remarked that he has an extra cheeseburger and if any one would like it- I instantly volunteered for this task. How in a second I went from craving more food to having more food than I need is the magic of luck and fortune. The burger was marvelous. I could feel the butter from the amazing bun. I could tell the beef patties were made in house because once again that Persian kebab flavor changed the taste of the meat completely compared to generic burgers. I will go back there to try the spicy cheeseburger. Good stuff- and the sauce on the fries looked amazing. I need to try those too. read more

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Sheppard Ave location is in a tiny plaza with a laundromat and other small shops. When we walked in, the first thing we noticed was the smell. Not a delicious aroma of food, but rather an odor of grime. We quickly ordered one cheesesteak, to go, and I went to the washroom downstairs. It was so gross. The smell was even stronger once the door was opened and the basement was dark. I got to the washroom where the paint was old and covered in dirt, the floors were filthy and the sink had actually hairs on it. There were footprints on the walls! I went back upstairs and wanted to order a side of onion rings, but the Employees were chatting amongst themselves. The only attention I finally got was when one girl looked up from her phone and realized my cheesesteak was ready. She bagged it up and handed it to me without even looking at me. Overall the sandwich was fine, but not remarkable. The service and atmosphere was so bad, I wouldn't go back even if was my favorite meal. read more

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Trying to support local businesses instead of always going to the big shops. I'm glad I tried the mushroom cheese burger and steak poutine at Grill Gate. It was a sizable portion for a good price. The most impressive part of our burgers was that even though we had them delivered, maybe 15-20 minutes after they got here the bun held its shape and was still dry, the meat was juicy, and it wasn't a big oily mess. The taste was definitely great too -- obviously not as great as some of the top notch burger places in town, but delicious comfort food nonetheless. read more