This is a friendly joint with speedy, helpful staff with an eye out to make sure you're being served with care. I went with a group with varied tastes (one of my friends is a vegetarian; three of us don't eat pork at all.) I ordered the Depressed Cow (for more on the cute names and descriptions, check out their menu: http://holychuckburgers.com/HolyChuck_menu.pdf) while my husband and his friend ordered the Greek Bahahastard. My vegetarian friend ordered the Animal Feed. My burger was OK. Not bad, not great, and not particularly memorable (I had to go back to the website to try and remember what the hell I ate...). It wasn't the biggest burger I'd ever eaten, and it certainly wasn't the most flavourful. To be honest, I felt like the burgers were most comparable to other chain 'gourmet burger' spots like South Street or 5 Guys. The lamb in the Greek Bahahastard was really undercooked in one of our orders, and we actually ended up asking if it could be thrown back on the grill. It didn't improve the taste much, but it was nice that the staff obliged quickly and without any attitude. The Animal Feed was a giant portobello mushroom which was good for a few bites, but started tasting strangely mildew-ey halfway in. My friend left it aside and snacked on the fries instead. Strangely, what I would return here for is the sweet stuff. I ordered a basic chocolate milkshake, and it was really good. We also shared an order of the Nutella lollipops: another good decision! Holy Chuck should probably just switch to making desserts and leave the burger-flipping elsewhere. A little add-on to this review: most of the burgers here came with bacon or some sort of pork as a topping/ingredient. I don't eat pork - so it's possible that the layer of bacon on a particular burger hits it out of the park, but I'm a bit skeptical. read more

Came here after seeing great reviews on Yelp. I really love foie gras so I decided to shell out the $30+tax to try their Holy Duck burger. Without the combo, it came with a handful of fries but nothing else. The burger was a beef patty with a strip of bacon, shaved truffles and maple syrup sauce, with a piece of foie gras on top. Overall it was a good tasting burger, the foie gras and truffle flavours really enhanced the taste but I don't think I would pay the price to eat it again. The maple syrup also mixed with the oil and it was dripping down - a little too oily for my taste. read more

Holy Chuck - Holy Duck - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came to try this place out because I saw it's milkshakes had a good review from blogto. My meal: 1) Grind and Shine: DOUBLE CHEESEBURGER WITH BACON, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, TOPPED WITH CRISPY HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS & A FRIED EGG 2) NUTELLA & PEANUT BUTTER MILKSHAKE Cons: 1) the burger was so greasy that there was a pool of grease at the bottom after I finished it. (Not sure if yelp would allow a picture of oil/grease on it) 2) The taste felt weird. I bite into a burger I get that burger taste. Not over here. Maybe coz it was so rich and greasy it tasted weird. 3) Milkshake.The Milkshake was actually GOOD. However i did not expect it to come in a plastic cup (like those you find in bubble teas or starbucks). I actually thought it would come in a glass...like how I'v had all my milkshakes. 4) Price: the total cost of these two alone I could probably eat a steak dinner at moxies. To make it a combo, you add any fries and milkshake and save 85cents...OR a regular fries and drink is another 6$. As the rating states: Meh. I've experienced better. read more

A busy tiring day and a sign "Come in to see why we are the best burgers in Toronto'" prompted hubbee and I to check it out. He ordered the 'HOLY CHUCK' : double cheeseburger with bacon and caramelized onions (and followed instructions to not include any toppings) Not being a fan of bacon, I opted for the 'THE BIG BAD WOLF: two patties fried in ball park mustard (whatever that is), topped with caramelized onions, cheese and caramelized crispy mustard. The crispy mustard - it was just too odd to pass! Oh and we order an order of fries to share. Consensus: First, the fries : The most important thing for me at a burger place. It was excellent!! Fresh, crispy , non greasy and tossed with herbs! Just the right size to share too. The burgers themselves were juicy and flavourful I liked the crispy mustard (designed to look like the straw house of from the three little pigs story?!??), hubbee didnt. Our only complaint was that we wish they used better buns! These looked and tasted like they were the grocery store bought burger buns variety. Switching the buns may bring it out of the 'fast food' category ;) I would be curious to try the nutella milkshake next time...once I've shaken off my lactose intolerance for good! ha ha! shaken! Not bad read more

Ordered The Holy Duck. Burger decked out with an array of luxurious toppings. Quebec Foie Gras, truffle oil, shaved fresh Italian white truffle, pure Canadian maple syrup and double smoked bacon. Yep. All that on one burger. You have to know what you're doing to have this type of burger on your menu. Expectations are high! Foie Gras was seared perfectly, toppings paired well and complimented each other. For a burger The Holy Duck comes with a hefty price $30+tax. Trick on getting bang for your buck? Hover over the fries as you eat the burger and let the juices from the patty, grease from the Foie Gras, truffle oil and maple syrup drip over your fries. No need for ketchup! Oh and got the Strawberry Cheesecake milkshake. It was amazing. Just go get it. Final verdict. Was the burger worth $30? Yes because it tasted good and there was a decent portion of Foie Gras and shaved truffles. The beef patty was flavourful and juicy and each bite was just heavenly. Even if you don't get this burger, try their other burgers! Oh and the milkshake. Go. Get. It. read more

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I love burgers. I like to try all the burger places at least once or twice and i think I'm a pretty good judge of a good burger. I used to go to the priest in my neighbourhood because I thought they had a good burger, ok fries (but plentiful), and solid shakes. Now I drive extra 15 minutes to Holy Chuck, this place has some crazy nice burgers. The fries are bang on, and the shakes are not too bad. They have some amazing eats like nutella fries and ice crm. Great place after a session with Dr Four twenty. Quick, fast, super hot tasty burgers. Its worth the drive trust me. If you are cheap and are expecting 5 dollar burgers stay home. read more

Very tasty burgers, the Holy Chuck and the Mad Cow were delicious and the meat was top quality, I had the Holy Chuck fries too, and the chocolate beer chili over the medium thick cut chips was awesome! The service has been super friendly both times I have been there. Only thing that would say is that the prices are a little on the high side, but for a treat now and again it's not prohibitively expensive. read more

I would agree with the ranking as Third best burger in the world. They are extremely tasty burgers. However, they are also extremely fatty and the portions are massive. One would call it a "heart attack on a plate". I would suggest cutting it in half and saving the rest for another day. The place is cute and the ambiance is good. The prices are high but with the huge portion sizes it is good value for money. read more

Yes, their burgers are great. Definitely one of the better ones I've had. Very fresh and delicious. But that Foie Gras Poutine. So much decadence. So wonderfully flavoured. Not just the foie gras, which is always great on its own. But those fries. Soft and the perfect amount of salty. Just the right amount of cheesy goodness to make you crave for more. And the gravy ties everything together so beautifully, I don't have anything more to say. It was expensive, without a doubt, but definitely an experience I still dream about. They also have a Foie Gras and Truffle burger which I didn't have the courage to try, but it looks pretty magnificent in pictures. While you're there, you've definitely got to try some of their shakes as well. I was pretty adventurous and went with the Wasabi, Green Onion, and Ginger milkshake. Don't be fooled by the strange ingredients. It worked extremely well with the rich ice cream in the milkshake. You would get little bits of spicy wasabi and ginger here and there which was a welcome change from all that sweetness in the shake. I went on a Tuesday so there wasn't any line and a lot of free tables. I'm definitely planning on coming back. read more

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Personally the best burger I've eaten in Toronto so far and also the huge variety of poutines, I'm so lucky so live close to this place. read more

Holy Chuck - Menu - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

let's not kid ourselves. This place doesn't have the best burger in Toronto and the same goes with the burgers priest. A lot of reviews have HC edging out TBP and I say kudos to those reviews simply because they were written by people who aren't fawning over TBP which I continue to find to be an average burger. As far as burger patty and bun goes, HC = TBP. what I do appreciate about HC is that they have more burger variations, more food options, better dining space, an awesome soda machine, and finally, being not pretentious. No need for a secret menu that at one point last year, I witnessed a crew member not letting a customer know about the items in the secret menu and more than a year later me finding out that this menu is now on their website and now posted on the wall of the store. read more

The burger, fries, poutine, truffle fries, and milkeshake - everything I've tried here has been beyond good! The burger itself was really juicy, though the bun is just pretty average. Unlike most burger places, the order of burgers does not automatically come with fries. Fries or poutine will have to be purchased separately, and if you have the stomach for it, order the truffle fries! Truffles can do no wrong, and it's absolutely amazing here. The order of fries is quite big, so I would share it between two people. read more

What I love about this place is that is is completely unashamed of the type of food it is, who it is targeting, and what it can deliver - that is, IT IS A BURGER JOINT. There is no pussy-footing about the fact that you are eating meat, cheese, carbs, grease. However, they do this brilliantly - patties are fresh, juicy, and tasty. Fries are also fresh, sprinkled with herbs, and lovely. Shakes are over the top and must be 1000 calories alone. I usually go for "The Holy Chuck" and have not been disappointed. Some of the other items on the menu make me nervous - such as the burger between grilled cheese! In conclusion, Holy Chuck is nailing the gourmet burger concept! read more

Coming from California with In-n-Out literally 5 minutes walking distance, I was skeptical of this place because my friend hyped it up. He was like, you gotta try this place, it's amazing, the best burger I had in my life. When I looked up the menu online, I am started to question whether this place is worth the money. Prior to going here, I was researching their menu because I didn't want to stand there forever and choosing what to eat. After much effort of making the trek from U of T after class, I was starving and ready to devour my burger, the Grind'n'shine. I split a hand-cut Yukon fries and a Grandma's Apple Pie with a friend. The Grandma's Apple Pie was amazing, it tasted like an apple pie and ice cream TOGETHER. The fries were not great at all. If you think this is good, you need to try In-n-Out well-done fries, they are like heaven on earth. The Grind 'n' Shine is pretty much a double cheeseburger with bacon, grilled onions, potato chips, and a fried egg. They got me at the fried egg. I was expecting a lot more from that egg. It became a disappointment. I couldn't really taste the grilled onions, egg and potato chips. It didn't live up to the expectations I had for it. For $20 for half a shake, half fries and a burger, it was not worth it. I probably won't come back here just because the food isn't worth the price. read more

My absolute favourite burger in town. Nothing tops their signature burger and it is definitively the best cure for a hang over. I suggest tho to try their croissant burger at least once, it is to die for. read more

This place was jokes. I really should do the challenge. I ate 1/3 of their GO CHUCK YOURSELF in 20sec and record is 1:59min. So you do the math! Hahaha... I ate another burger within 4mins. Gaha... I will come back and crush this record and you should too!!!!!! read more

Holy Chuck - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Our go-to burger place. You can taste the difference in the quality of the meat. It has the most interesting burger combinations and the best shakes of any burger place. And it's not pretentious with it's menu. Highly recommend. One tip though: the St Clair location has much better and more amiable service than the Wellesley location. read more

Holy Chuck - This is the basic burger... :) - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my fourth visit to Holy Chuck and as usual I ordered the Grind N' Shine, a double cheeseburger with bacon, caramelized onions, topped with crispy homemade potato chips and a fried egg. I also ordered a side of fries as I'm usually still hungry after eating their burger and I'm not willing to dish out another $13 for a second one. I was a little disappointed this time around as the potato chips were so soggy that you couldn't possibly call them "crispy" anymore. Also, my fried egg was overcooked and the yolk no longer oozed out of the burger the way I like it to. The patty itself was good but I still prefer the juicier and more flavourful patties at Burger Priest. I just really like this place for their huge menu options, great shakes and decent seating. While there we also witnessed someone finish the Go Chuck Yourself burger challenge. It was pretty awesome and somewhat disgusting to watch at the same time...lol! read more

I went on a Saturday around dinner time- so it was fairly busy. However, assuming that it was fast food I didn't expect it to take as long as it did. With the time it took standing in line (3rd to order), giving my order and waiting for it- I was there for just over 30 minutes for 2 Holy Chuck combos. The most aggravating part of the experience was that the kitchen staff took their time making the orders and orders were sitting either in the kitchen or in the window for pickup for minutes before a name was called out or passed onto the next stage of prep. They hardly seemed to be enjoying their jobs, didn't engage with each other or any of the other staff, certainly not the customers, and showed their frustration if orders had special requests or needed clarification. The burgers are small- just like Burger's Priest. The underside of the bun had that same white circle donned on McDonald's cheeseburger buns- so imagine that size bun with 2 thick patties- the result- a gooey mess of disproportionate meat and bun. The fries were perfect- fresh cut shoestring fries, seasoned with salt and fresh chopped parsley. Notably, I was disappointed with my experience especially considering the $35 price tag for 2 burger combos that didn't satisfy; so I emailed them at the website listed on their website. I was glad to get a quick reply from the restaurant owner/founder/chef to be able to speak to him about my experience. read more

Just finished off a Grind and Shine Burger and Creamy Feta Fries while the co worker polished off The Farmers Threesome and a Real Salted Butter Milk Milkshake. We shared the fries and the milkshake. All I can say is everything was delicious. The bottom bun ended up being pretty greasy and soggy, but the burger itself was nice and juicy, and flavourful. I really enjoyed the fries, I only wish you could get a smaller size. For me the milkshake was too salty, but it definitely tasted exactly as it sounded. It was about 2:30 pm on a Thursday so I called ahead to order for pick up in case they were busy, and they had no problem accommodating my request to have it ready in 15 minutes. I like the fact that they ask you how you want your burger. Medium? Yes of course. :) I must compliment them on their very creative and adventurous menu. Yes it's expensive our order cost $41.00, but so are all the good burger joints these days (The Works, Big Smoke, The Burger's Priest) and that is also why these places are a treat. read more

It has to be said that the arrival of Holy Chuck following on the heels of the success of Burger's Priest caused some people to say that the former was ripping off the latter. Having eaten at both I'd have to agree that the timing was decidedly convenient in its indication that that claim was true. Still, there are a few differences. Both have secret menus. Both have their own version of the Big Mac sandwich. Both have order counters and then seating areas for the hardcore. And both grind their beef fresh daily. But I'd give kudos to Burger's Priest for a few reasons: While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, they were the original. Secondly, they're the better of the two. Lastly, while neither is incredibly cheap, the imitator (Holy Chuck) is more expensive ($38 for two burgers, one fry and two sodas). Holy Chuck is a good, decent burger. I ordered their Big Mac and it was delicious. The fries were tasty. The soda was soda, although they do have those cool Pininfarina machines. But what put me off was that there was simply not enough effort here to justify a $38 price tag for two burgers and a side. This is still a take out counter just like McDonald's, and while the quality is obviously higher here when it comes down to it, its a hamburger and it tastes an awful lot like you're getting charged too much, especially when up the street at McD's it's still $10 for the Big Mac combo (and that's supersized). You won't be disappointed, but I wasn't overly impressed. read more

What's great: Gluten - free bread. Soft. Tender. It sticks together when you bite. What's not great: Makes you feel a bit sick after eating their signature burger. It's pretty fattening, but hey, if you love meat and think it's lame to be on a diet, this could be for you! Service: Friendly and fun. read more

My husband and I were referred to this place by a friend. We tried "The Feed" which was a vegetarian option. A portebello mushroom deep fried with cream cheese and feta. It tasted ok but the taste didn't meet my expectations (maybe because it was hyped by our friend who said it's the best and only place for burgers with lots of vegetarian options). There were only 3 options. I don't think we'll be going out of our way to go again and try the rest. The portebello & cream cheese filling was cold despite being fried. The toppings were fresh but the fries were a huge disappointment. The side of fries were soggy and very thin. The prices were decent and the size of the burger was really good. read more

Holy Chuck - The Feed Vegetarian Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The roasted acorn visited Holy Chuck once again yesterday, craving for their juicy burger and crispy fries. & it definitely matched up with our memory of how good it was! he re-ordered the grind n' shine which is a double cheese burger featuring beacon and an egg. for eggs lover, this is a must. the patty was super juicy and their special sauce made it oh-so yummy. it also had a piece of potato chip in the burger that added an extra dimension to the burger! I ordered the animal feed, wanting to compare it with "the option" from the burger priest . it is a deep-fried portobello mushroom stuffed with feta and cream cheese. i found it to be a little bit on the heavy side, a little too cheesy. but overall, it is very satisfying. & i like the animal feed better than the option from the prie from st because the one i had the priest was not fully cooked and slightly cold. Holy Chuck offers the type of fries that i LOVE. other the fact that they are freshly made in-house with yukon potatoes everyday, it is not too crispy that it will scratches the top of your mouth but not too soggy that it feels bleh. therefore, I highly recommend their fries. a meal is never a meal when burger is not matched with fries anyways. conclusion: roasted! definitely one of the best burger places in town! MUST TRY! visit http://theroastedacorn.com/2013/01/01/holy-chuck/ for pictures of all the awesome food i mentioned above ! :) read more

I have been coming here for a while and my experience has always been ok. Everybody has claimed one time or another bad service or encounter with the socially disabled owner. First food, unless you are glutton - most burgers are disgustingly big and extra items make them impossible to eat. Solution? They offer everything on the menu as a JR option. I always get the jr cheese burger and fries. The burgers are fresh and very tasty. Fries are terrible, oily and not very good on the flavour part. The coke free machine is calibrated by someone who does not understand how fountain pop works. Now to terrible service. When they got my order wrong, it was apparently my responsibility to prove to them that they made the mistake. Ok sure they added 3 strips of pickle while i despise pickle so i bring it up, the cook was confused and the owner rudely said just take it off, so he grabs my burger and pulls the pickle off and give me the tray. I am shocked as places like mcdonalds and five guys even have the decency to fix their error. I walk over to my table and i realize lettuce is also missing, i walk back and say my lettuce is missing and he tries to hand me the lettuce i just stare at him so he lifts my bun and puts it on. For an establishment where toppings make or break your personal burger they sure don't understand the concept of "getting it right" or "customer service". No attempt or apology was given except the irritation of me letting them know they failed at their primary job. So there is the service for you 0/10. Burger 7/10 fries 3/10 and coke free 2/10. tl;dr? Terrible service. Burgers are decent. If you are into thin oily fries then they have that. Don't expect to be treated like a customer who is valued. read more

It's not always about taste, it's about value too. Taste of the "Signature Holy Chuck" was fine, very soft (generic) bun, beautifully processed cheese, fresh cooked bacon and crumbling meat patties (2). But $10+tax for this? Nope. Enough reason not to go back. Ok, wait, I may go back to try the fries and/or bacon shake and, most importantly, some Frogger on the old school arcade. read more

Over rated, over priced, mediocre sloppy burgers and the meat is nothing special (pretty good fries). The menu reads like a manual on how to induce a heart attack and there are only really a few real "normal" (you know, like two patties and cheese with some lettuce, tomatoes, etc.) burgers on the menu and they generally come slathered with home-made mayo. The choices are overwhelming and appear as though a suicidal compulsive eater pulled it together. Many of the choices make no sense and almost all are swathed in some form of bacon, pork, mayo, which makes it difficult for those who might not like those products, especially since the staff gets ornery if you try and sub. / change. The standalone list of toppings is rather short and "they" advise against basic toppings... right after creating monstrous coronary disease specials with a million toppings... a bit confused. The meat is cryptically sourced from a "federally inspected plant", whatever that means. One would imagine it's the same as the meat one would find in a Taco Bell or in prison. The --too greasy--burgers were undercooked, with extraordinarily thin patties almost tasted boiled then grilled; i.e. bereft of flavour (with a mystery meat greyish colour) which is subsequently added through the myriad of sauces and toppings offered. We were told the burgers would be cooked medium, but they were more like medium to medium rare... great for good steak, not for mystery, likely GMO meat. I went there twice to give it shot again (as I live close by) and even took my better half the second time. She was in agreement with the views expressed above. The two of us had two burgers, one fairly simple burger with jalapenos (which the server seemed reticent to add) and a lamb burger (very, very gamey and I am a big lamb fan), fries and one fountain drink and our total came to a hair under $32. Absolutely ridiculous... our amazing Dim Sum brunch at Crown Princess where we stuffed ourselves came to $37 with awesome jasmine tea and a pop that afternoon. One can walk into Big Smoke Burger, Five Guys or even Hero Burger, amongst the innumerable gourmet burger chains infesting our city, (I will say the "Gourmet Burger" chain is overrated too) and get organic and / or antibiotic free meat that tastes better, on better buns, with more menu flexibility for less. The fries where the one saving grace, although not enough to save this joint for me and the missus. Oh and by the way, who places a sign of a cow urinating by a kitchen (pointing to the washrooms) in a restaurant? read more

Mediocre, greasy, undercooked product, hamburger should never be served rare...equally,four people should be able to get burgers for under $80...does not live up to the hype. read more

Holy Chuck - Soft doughy bun hiding a lake of grease with a hunk of raw hamburger garnished by a ton of garlic mayo... - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I wanted to try this burgers for long, and finally did it! There's a huge variety of options and quantity of patties to choose from. Patties are very juicy, and although I ordered mine to be medium-well, it was very red, but I ate it anyways. The burgers are tasty, but too juicy, and this, added to the juice and grease from the cheese and bacon, can make it a pretty messy meal. It is good though, and fries are good too. I'd take this burguers over the Priest allways!!! read more

Holy Chuck - The Raging Bull - with bacon, sauted onions and sauted hot peppers. Perfect for a spicy lover! - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is probably one of the best flat top American style burgers in the city. There are a lot of negative reviews on yelp regarding this place as 'greasy ' with 'soft bun'. Yes this place is all of that, however THAT is a classic flat top burger. The whole point is the fat (grease), has no where to run and it staying in/around the burger during the cooking process. On a traditional 'grilled' burger the fat would drip down through the slats and cause leaner/dryer patties tho it has the added char flavour you will not get on a flat top. This is the major difference between the two styles Grill/BBQ: Char flavour, most often dryer. Flattop: crust formed on the patties, juicer/greasy IF you are going here expecting a grilled burger, you will be let down. Yet, if you go in with just the slightest knowledge of the food they are producing you will enjoy the product for what they are executing at Holy Chuck. I am a huge Shake Shack fan, I go to NYC at least 2-3x a year and go there probably 3x each time a visit. You can't get a comparable product in Toronto, the lack of Martin's potato rolls make it impossible. However I find Priest pretentious, the product is often way to greasy and the fries are crap. Holy Chuck is none of that. The burgers are fresh tasting, the fries above average, the toppings fresh, the bun soft (and seems slightly larger than Priest). The location more convenient (right next to a subway station), much more (and more comfortable) seating and a full washroom for washing off all the grease. Below are pics from the meal. Double Cheese Burger http://www.flickr.com/photos/lricharz/6893952333/in/set-72157629363740609 Go Chuck Yourself (6 Patties, Cheese, Bacon, between 3 grilled cheese sandwiches )http://www.flickr.com/photos/lricharz/6893965785/in/set-72157629363740609 My friend trying to devour the Go Chuck Yourself (he did it )http://www.flickr.com/photos/lricharz/6893975919/in/set-72157629363740609 The Holy Chuck http://www.flickr.com/photos/lricharz/6893981535/in/set-72157629363740609 Side by Side Comparison (Holy Chuck, Shake Shack, Priest) http://www.flickr.com/photos/lricharz/6897726231/sizes/o/in/photostream/ read more

Living in the neighborhood I wanted to try "the best burger in TO". If you are not healthy as an ox you should not even consider stepping in. The feeling of eating something that fatty was so predominant that I could not focus on the taste. Poutine? The fries with the gravy were a solid piece altogether. Service was slow with the manager on top of everybody checking in a bad way what is going on all the time. Appearance of burgers was not good either but would not matter if I had enjoyed what I had. Price, definitely not worth what you get. I like burgers but trying it once here was more than enough for me. read more

If I could give this restaurant 0 stars, I would. Sub par burgers and even crappier service. After having an absolutely horrific experience I sent an email to management...think I got any acknowledgement? Heck no. So...the burger patty is small, not great and bland as all get out. Let me also mention that this burger is anything but cheap. I got the signature burger which they refuse to let you put condiments on...which if you have a good patty is fine, but if you have a soggy, mealy crappy patty you need some ketchup at the very least. The restaurant was quite full and after waiting nearly ten minutes for our milkshake that we ordered with our burger and watching about 5 other people go up and get shakes that had come in after us we finally went to the counter and asked...we were told it would be right up. Another five minutes...a shake appears...and is given to someone else. Another 5 minutes burgers and now the shake are up... Burgers ordered medium rare are raw and returned, placed back on the grill and then amazingly back on the original bun. Seriously? You want me to pay a shit ton of money and you're gonna give me the same soggy ass bun? This ended up going in the trash. I went up to the counter to get a drink. The owner was there at the cash and was on the phone taking an order. No acknowledgement of me whatsoever. His partner leans over and asks what I want. I ask for a grape Boylans. I get a cream soda. I ask again for a grape Boylans and grudgingly I get given one...for $2.60. Bottom line? For three burgers one fry, one shake, one water and one boylans we paid just over 50 dollars and got about 50 cents worth of service. I have NO idea how people rave about this place or why the heck anyone would ever go back. Save the money, save the time and go to Burger's Priest or even Five Guys...shit, I've had a better burger at Harvey's. read more

The Signature burger is NOT Gluten Free, when you request the Gluten Free bun. I have now been twice to this same restaurant and they have failed me both times. Each time I was VERY CLEAR that I have Celiac Disease and MUST have a Gluten Free burger. I called restaurant afterwards. Spoke to Johnny the first time who insisted their burger was Gluten Free. To a Celiac person, this is unacceptable. I will never go again. Please let every Celiac know that Holy Chuck does not serve Gluten Free burgers. read more

A word of advice on how to cook any kind of meat: Let your meat rest after it comes off the grill!!! They cook their burgers to medium rare (which IMO is not high enough for minced meat) and then they immediately drop it on a soft bun. What you're left with is a soggy wet mess since all the juices have left the meat and have absorbed fully into the bun. It's not a well composed meal and it's also too expensive compared to what you can get elsewhere. read more

Nothing special aside from the milk shakes. I've tried the Peanut butter Nutella milk shake (Nutella, can't go wrong). It's great that they have a wide and very original selection. The milk shakes are thick and made on the spot. The burger patties are thick and juicy, but, lack any originality. Imagine buying a pound of ground beef at the super market and just throwing it on the grill. Sporting an overly hyped menu with every ingredient except the kitchen sink. It seems they need to focus on the core basics of a burger first before getting carried away with the dressings. My recent visit had me trying the holy chuck. The caramelized onions were runny, cold and very salty. The beef lacked seasoning, it just tasted like beef from the store. The fries were okay. Strangely, there was what seems to be parsley on the fries... Worth a visit just to knock it off your list. I wouldn't pay a second visit or go out of my way again for it. read more

I was expecting to be disapointed when I saw the sign boasting how good the burgers are. Had the big chuck and it was incredible. The type of burger I will go out of my way for whenever I come to Toronto. Delicious. Fries weren't my style but I came for a burger and it was great!!! read more

A worthy attempt for the burger crown in the great TDOT but ultimately it comes down to the meat and it just doesn't quite deliver. All the fancy condiments can't hide a mediocre patty and by no means am I saying their beef is mediocre..it's just not quite up to the standard of excellence set forth by some of the other burger joints in this city. From a experience point of view, the menu is attractive with so many options to choose from. The service is so quick that the burger seems to have been made even before you've paid for it. But ultimately it all comes down to taste and quality and it's not quite there. The prices are a bit absurd. I think I paid almost $14 for burger with zero sides. Better than most premium chains like Hero Burgers and South Street but still far below the champions like Burger's Priest. read more

They have some crazy things to order here and it'd be interested to spend close to $40 on a burger with foie gras one day but for now my husband and I got some old-fashioned burgers instead. Or rather, he got a double cheeseburger and I ordered the "Mad Cow" which is a mix of a junior cheeseburger and their animal feed veggie burger. I was actually considering just ordering the veggie burger, a panko-crusted portobello mushroom patty stuffed with cream cheese, but when I saw that you could still get that WITH meat as well, I decided to get the best of both worlds. It was like having a giant, cheesy mushroom with my cheeseburger. It was great! Makes it hard to eat because it is stacked quite high but that's not a real complaint, let's be honest. The side order of fries was my only disappointment. To be honest, the serving looked downright measley on their metal plate. My husband and I ordered one to share, but maybe it's best to just make your own burger a combo since they didn't give us much in the first place for one serving. read more

My wife and I have been wanting to try this place for quite sometime. Made a decision to drive down South to hit it up. Parked on the side road and skedaddled to the joint around 9 PM. Had to make it in because they were closing in an hour. Got the last 2 seats in the place and the line-up was not long at all. Had to order their signature burger and follow the instructions, not getting condiments for The Holy Chuck Burger ($9.99)! Ordered 2 Holy Chuck burgers (2 patties, 2 cheese, bacon, caramelized onions) with a side of Onion Rings. Worker called my name and I brought the grub to our seats. The look of the burger... amazing! The bun totally looked like it was straight from a hamburger/fish fillet bun from McDonald's! Sank my teeth into this bad boy and hell... great tasting burger! Patties were totally juicy and soft and the melted cheese were superb. Oily as EFF! Great artery cloggin' instruments. However... I actually do believe it needs the condiments to enhance it even more. I didn't even eat it with ketchup! Also, a downside are the onion rings. It looks like they were originally frozen and then deep fried. For $4.79, it so was not worth it. They were kinda tasteless and weren't really good. Harvey's are better! Even the tiny parsley flakes or coriander sprinkled on top of them didn't really help. Next time if I was getting the burgers, totally would get the condiments to go with it. And maybe I will try the poutine but not the onion rings. I still am not sure if this would beat The Priest burger from Burger's Priest. Try the burger out if you have not already. You won't be too disappointed. read more

I've been having a lot of burgers lately. I like burgers. A lot. I'm such a run of the mill white man. I love burgers so much. Holy chuck is the pinnacle of the fast food burger. I'd go as far as to call it the holy grail in the kingdom of burgelot. I had some double cheese burger and poutine. This is one of the only places where they ask you how you want your burger cooked. Just to be safe I took it medium. It was so juicy and moist, and overflowing with flavor. It was delicious, and everything fresh. The poutine was fantastic also. I want more of it. The space itself is decently laid out. There's a fair amount of space. You should be able to get a table with little problem. While the place is busy, they push the orders out efficiently, you won't be waiting forever. The service is friendly enough. Great place to get fat! Go there and get fat with your loved ones (or not) today!. read more