I was in Midtown with family who were visiting from the States, and they were looking for a quick bite to eat. I knew that Holy Chuck was nearby and figured it would be a good fit for a family of ravenous carnivores. We had ordered a few of McDonald's knockoff "The Big Chuck" as well as the "Raging Bull" and sides of fries. The burgers were cooked to a medium and rammed with flavor. The patties themselves were formed well with the exception of one of the Big Chuck's which felt the need to lose most of its structural integrity. The fries and onion rings were done quite well. I love when fries have a bit of skin on them as they add a nice texture. The onion rings had a good level of crispiness to them; you could easily pierce the batter and also cut through the onion at the same time. There's nothing worse than taking a bite of an onion ring and having a soggy ring of onion hanging from your mouth still connected to the severed end...much like a bird pulling a worm from the earth! And on that note, 4 stars! read more

Holy Chuck - The Big Chuck and Raging Bull - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fries aren't very good. I had the grazer and it's not the best burger ever, but the texture of the panko mushroom patty is very good, very crispy! over all just mehh. read more

Holy Chuck - The Grazer - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Upon walking into the store, we (my boyfriend and I) first noticed the packed tables with hungry patrons. The restaurant itself had more of a food court type of environment where you could just seat yourself. Norm and I opted to get take out rather than waiting around for a seat. The menu was quite large and had many different options. From the descriptions of the menu, I automatically knew what I wanted to try, The Animal Feed. As the menu describes, The Animal Feed is "PANKO CRUSTED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM STUFFED WITH FETA & CREAM CHEESE, DEEP FRIED THEN TOPPED WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO & LEMON HERB AIOLI". Sounded delicious and something I really wanted to try. However, being a burger joint, I just had to give the meat patty a try as well. So I opted for The Mad Cow; The Animal Feed + Jr. Cheeseburger. The built up expectation for this burger was grand, I had wanted to try this place for over a year and now I was finally able to sink my teeth into the holy burger. The first bite I was only able to get a taste of The Animal Feed and as I chewed, disappointment set in. The mushroom had caused the breading to get soggy and damp and the sweet cream cheese mixture with the salty feta didn't quite fit together for me. I gave the burger another bite so that I could try the meat, and lucky for them, it worked. The burger was nicely seasoned, cooked to a beautiful medium, and super juicy. The burger patty aside, I couldn't get over the strange combination of the cheeses on a soggy mushroom. This burger cost us $10.99 and was definitely not worth the price. We also ordered the Panko onion rings for a costly price of $4.79. I love onion rings and Panko crusted onion rings seemed like a good pairing to my burger. It stated on the menu that this was not homemade but I still expected decent onion rings for $5. Apparently Holy Chuck's is unaware of what Panko actually is. I was served overly greasy battered rings that I could have bought at the grocery store for $2. It was definitely not Panko crusted and I was definitely disappointed. Upon hearing about this place, I heard rave reviews about their famous milkshakes so of course, I had to try it. We ordered a Strawberry shake which came out to $4.99. The milkshake was amazing. I had never tasted such a rich creamy milkshake. It was nicely blended with small chucks of strawberry (which I assume was in the strawberry ice cream they used). The only downside was that it was a little difficult to get through because it was a tad too sweet. Don't get me wrong, I have a sweet tooth like no other but half way through, my tongue started to feel strange and I felt like I needed water to dilute the sweetness from my mouth. Overall, we spent about $25 on the meal for one burger, onion rings, a milkshake, and a fountain drink. For that price, we could have gone elsewhere and gotten double the food. Value-wise, this place was a fail. For the mediocrity, it was not worth it. Would I ever go back? Probably not unless I was getting the food for free. If that's the case, I'll take The Go Chuck Yourself (six patties, six cheese, triple bacon, onions and three grilled cheese sandwiches for the bread) and a milkshake please! ;) read more

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I asked for medium cooked burgers and they were raw (not rare, raw) in the center. For almost $12.00 a burger you should pay more attention to them. read more

Holy Chuck - First time eating at Holy Chuck - I asked it to be cooked medium - this is what I got. Any rawer and it would still be walking around :( - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It was good, but too expensive for me. If it was the best burger I'd ever had my entire life that would be a different, but it was just "good". My friend and I each got a burger, a side and split a milkshake (also quite good!) but if I was to compare it to other burger places I've been to, it wouldn't be my #1. I haven't been back since, as I've found better places for the same price. There is, however, a challenge - if you eat the gigantic burger you get your meal free or something along those lines, if you're up for it, give it a go! Notes: there is seating available, not a lot of parking in the area, and they accept credit/debit as well. read more

I never get tired of the burgers here. I like how they cook the meat based on your preference. The meat is very tasty. Their burgers come with their unique toppings. I think overall my favourite burger joint in Toronto. I will come back here again. read more

2nd time, and still the best burger in the city!!! Stuck with the Holy Chuck (bacon caramelized onions and two patties), no extra toppings as suggested, fries, coke in a bottle and a salted caramel and Nutella milkshake for desert. I would eat here once a week if I lived close enough. They are the dreamiest. read more

Holy Chuck - Time to Holy Chuck myself! - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The poutine is splendid, would suggest. Filling and satisfying. Certainly comfort food.

High quality burger joint. Huge portions. It's definitely one of the must-try burger places in Toronto. read more

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Gotta agree with the review from Stephen C. Everything he says is bang on. Some people here on Yelp are just full of themselves. I was actually hesitant to try this place 'cuz of the poor reviews. Good thing I didn't listen to those snobs. I too am a huge fan of Burger's Priest, but I try not to have a fanboy mentality of anything, so am willing to test my loyalty with new places and new foods. So I went to Holy Chuck and was really happy they had seats! That alone deserves a star, 'cuz no matter how much I love BP, I hate having to wait to get home to eat my burgers or sit outside on a cold day to enjoy my hot food. I ordered the Mad Cow with all the fixings. This is equivalent to "The Priest" over at BP (cheeseburger plus deep fried stuffed portobello mushroom, in case you were wondering). I admit, Holy Chuck doesn't score too many points for copying BP, but imitation is the kindest form of flattery so I won't knock them for doing this. I asked for mine with all the fixings, which are ketchup, mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and sauteed hot peppers. Let me take a moment to rant about what I think about the relish topping at BP's. Personally, I'm not a fan of relish. Too sweet for me. However, if someone else wants relish then what's the big deal? Maybe it doesn't belong on a classic American cheeseburger, but last I checked, neither does a deep fried stuffed portobello mushroom! FYI, Holy Chuck doesn't offer relish either but I think they should just to spite BP. Sorry Shant, but your burgers are no longer about "purity" or "simplicity". Back on topic. I chose not to get the milkshake (on a diet, j/k) and instead opted for a FOUNTAIN POP (Coke) and regular fries. Surprise, surprise...the burger was greasy and the fries were, well...fried! And I loved every last bite of it! I'm not a fan of salty foods. I'm the type that would orders plain no MSG congee. But IMO, the salt in the burger really enhanced the flavour of the meat. I'd even say it made the meat tastier than the one at BPs. The aioli was a rich and creamy that I was using scooping any drops of it with my fries so nothing would go to waste. The portobello mushroom was perfectly crisp as expected and gave the burger a nice crunch. I inhaled the burger really quick 'cuz it was so good. Now the fries. I did like the herb they used on the fries. I thought they were too crispy for my liking, but I still somehow managed to inhale it all. They are a little crispier than my liking, but at least they aren't as soggy as the ones at BP. It will be a really tough decision for me when BP opens up at Yonge/Lawrence. I work smack in between both places and will now have to choose from both. Its a tough challenge, but I'm up for the task. Can't wait for it to begin! read more

Holy Chuck - The Mad Cow - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Holy Chuck ruined burgers for me! I live in Winnipeg, MB, and I had to hit up Holy Chuck during my recent trip to Toronto. Now, I will never taste such a fresh, delicious, flavourful burger unless I travel to Toronto. My mouth is watering as I type this review. I had the THE HOLY DUCK. Foie Gras and black truffle on a burger? The flavour combination is truly unreal. I didn't want this burger to end! Every bite was juicy and delicious. Worth every penny. The burger came with a side of fries and I had a Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean shake to accompany the meal. The shake had the perfect consistency. Thick and creamy, but not so much that you had trouble sucking it out of the straw, and it didn't melt quickly (I might have drank it real quick too..haha) Me and my friend even ordered a 2nd burger to share: The Grind N' Shine. Put a sunny side up egg on anything and I'm happy. But the flavour still remained! Juicy, fresh patty with toppings that embrace each other and punch you in the tastebuds. That's their burgers. I love burgers and I miss these burgers oh so much. read more

Holy Chuck - The Holy Duck with Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Shake - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I can't recommend this place highly enough! The meat is moist and delicious, and they offer a gluten free bun so that I don't have to struggle to keep all of that deliciousness contained in a flimsy lettuce wrap. The Frustrated Cow is excellent, but I keep going back to their signature burger The Holy Chuck, because sometimes you can't improve upon perfection. If you still have room, consider washing it all down with one of their amazing milk shakes. The Nutella and peanut butter shake is like having someone pour a liquid Reese peanut butter cup down your throat. It's also worth a visit during Poutine Week every February because they always create something truly special, like their "Love The Bone" poutine with Brie and roasted bone marrow. I have trouble finding the words for how delicious that was. read more

Holy Chuck - Love The Bone - bone marrow poutine created for Poutine Week - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The best burger I've had! I had Cowlorie and it was just so yummy! The fries was ok, not too crazy about the herbs that they put in it. But beef pattie sooo nice and juicy. Just wish they would expand the place in Yonge cos kinda small or have more branches in the GTA. I would eat here again and would recommend the place. read more

Holy Chuck - Cowlorie - The best! - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Holy Chuck would have received a full 5 star rating if I had visited this joint 2 years ago. Now with all these burger eateries surfacing in Toronto, the bar has been set high for quality & creativity. Still, Holy Chuck deserves to be in the top 10 of best burgers in the city and here's why: 1. Burger quality & flavor: They hand roll and grind their patties every hour, made of aged high quality steak, which is why they are able to make the burgers "medium". I ordered the Grind n' Shine - a double cheeseburger with bacon, caramelized onions, potato chips, topped with a fried egg. For $10.99 I was surprised when they called my name and I picked up a more mini version of what I expected. Still, once I took my first few bites, I was addicted. I couldn't put the burger down! The bacon was crispy, the chips added a crunch factor and the egg was cooked perfectly, oozing down my greasy hands while I savored every bite. Is it too much to consider this a breakfast option, since it includes bacon and eggs?! 2. Creativity & menu options: Quebec Foie Gras, French Truffle Oil, Garlic feta aioli & French fries (to name a few) as burger toppings?! Need I say more? There is something for everyone. Yes, even vegetarians. As a beef lover myself, even the "Animal Feed" veggie option seemed enticing. 3. Seating area. This is solely based on my comparison to my recent visit to the Burger's Priest just North of this joint. I was content to have a much more spacious seating area here to enjoy my burger (and take photos of course). Being able to sit comfortably allowed me to truly bask in the joy of devouring my burger. 4. The milkshakes!!!! I was already bursting at the seams (good thing I wore stretchy pants) but after assessing all the reviews on Yelp about the milkshakes, I just had to try one for good measure. And you yelpers came through!! The Nutella & Salted Caramel milkshake was divine. Just when I thought I couldn't fit any more in my stomach, this chocolaty goodness is something I will definitely come back frequently for. Worth the $6.20? Definitely. read more

In Los Angeles Burgers are king. The Southern California region was the origin spot of McDonalds, In n Out and many other places. Consequently, I was very hesitant about a burger place in Toronto. However, I have to say this place really stepped up to the plate and him a home run. There are many different types of burgers, the people are really nice. I had myself a poutine and a greek bahahastard. It was very good, the name was a bit weird, but I enjoyed the burger much, the poutine was also pretty decent. It wasn't great, but I got a lot of it. I decently enjoyed eating here. I don't know if I would go out of my way to eat here again, but I would reccomend anyone who is a fan of burgers to eat here. read more

Holy Chuck - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm on a burger kick right now, and I added this place to my hit list. Honestly, just thinking about the burger makes my heart hurt a little. I actually went to lunch today at a diff place and opted to NOT have the burger, due to the memory of this burger. BUT I digress. I was a little dismayed to see that most burgers were double patties, but it was okay. I ordered their classic chuck burger, with cheese and bacon. I also made it a combo (and extra $4.50!) For two of us, it came to $33.00! The burger was actually smaller than I expected, but filling. The beef was obviously fresh, but that was about it. It didn't have much of a taste and was suuuuuper greasy. I am not expecting health food when I order a burger like that, but it really was quite greasy. The fries were really skinny, but I liked that they added parsley to it, and that they weren't generic. My bf had sweet potato chip fries, and expressed disappointment that they weren't warm. To sum it up, it's not worth the price and not tasty enough. It wasn't horrible, but I won't be going back. read more

I really need to improve the average rating of this place so it's review time from a self proclaimed and accused burger snob. I will admit that I was a bit hesitant going to this place after reading the previous reviews from this website. But I did a little digging and found that most of these reviewers haven't even been to Burger's Priest which can claim fame to the best burger of the year (the vatican) in Toronto Life magazine (http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/from-the-print-edition-daily-dish/2011/10/25/burgers-priest-vatican-city/) Of course, I'm not going to knock someone's review because they have different taste in burgers, but I would figure by now that the majority of people know what a good burger constitutes if they've proactively searched for it. Let's start with the patty: Tender and fall apart goodness! Very close to what I like from Burger's Priest. The patty is a bit smaller but that's ok. Meat texture and consistency is amazing. The kitchen is open concept so you can see them grinding the meats there. What's more amazing about this place is that they offer lamb and pork burgers as well! Bun and condiments: The bun was soft but not soft enough in my opinion. Perhaps a bit more toasting would have done the job. Oh and condiments? pshhh I don't do that but I did have the signature Chuck burger (double cheeseburger with bacon and fried onions) and the bacon was nice and thick! Menu: The menu has many similar items to Burger's Priest! The Cowlerie is the same as the Vatican and many other items. I spoke to the owner and he said he would be coming out with a new menu soon and it would include a Frois Gras burger!? wow. Decor: I don't care much for the decor and simply appreciate the fact that there is ample sitting space for everyone. Bottom Line: This is BS approved (burger snob)! Prices are about right, meat is tasty but could be larger patties, variety of meats is appreciated, and location is great (st. clair and yonge). EAT IT. read more

Their burgers are okay but not exceptional (at their prices they should be). They used to be better. Their strawberry cheesecake milkshake had something funny tasting on today's visit which is concerning so not sure I'll go again, even for that. They seem to be overly casual with family as there were children running around all over the restaurant, including places they should not have been, and when I tried to email at info@holychuckburgers.com to inform them of the issue (from their public website, which should be straightforward), I got a bounce back. So I'm reporting it here. The prices are premium but the food quality, especially in the last year is not. read more

Restaurant: Holy Chuck Burger Cuisine: Burgers Location: Midtown Address: 1450 Yonge St Price Range: $10~15 1: Poor 2: OK 3: Good 4: Very Good 5: Excellent Food: 3 Service: 3 Ambiance: 2 Overall: 3 Extra information: *Half block from St.Clair subway station *Fresh Burgers (meat grinded in house and never frozen) *Specialty milkshakes There are too many burger places in Toronto and I doubt I will ever get to visit them all. But hey, I am not complaining- I guess that means my journey to finding THE ultimate burger will continue on...forever. Ever since my disappointing visit to the Burgers Priest which everyone seemed to love, I do admit I've become a little skeptical when it comes to preference of Burgers. I guess it is again, a personal preference but maybe I just don't like the typical burgers other people like. However, Holy Chuck burger was pretty active on Twitter and it seemed like it was becoming the next spot for burgers. And when I heard about the fudge, salt and bacon milkshake- I had to try it out. Afterall, I do love bacon! Ordered: Holy Chuck Burger 3/5 *Their signature bacon double cheeseburher & caramelized onions for $9.99 *The price is just for the burger (you have to order fries on the side) *It is not a huge burger, so I found it to be a little expensive *The bun is soft (texture is like McDonalds Burger) which I like on some burgers *Meat is fresh and super juicy but also very greasy *I found grease just dripping from my hands as I was eating it *It later formed a little white fat puddle in my basket (ooh...calories) *Lots of caramelized onions which went well with the patty *Everything was really soft and mushy together, making the burger fall apart *Very distinct beef smell to the patty (some people really don't like this) Ordered: Regular fries 4/5 and Specialty Milkshake 2/5 *Added to the burger and made it a combo for $7.99 *I love their fries, they are thin, crispy and big in portion *Only it wasn't served very hot (if it was served hot, I would have given it 5/5) *I would go back just for their fries *It's such a shame when burger place don't have good fries *Specialty Milkshake is made with 90% ice cream and 10% milk *Ordered the Bacon, Fudge and Sea salt and had high expectations *Small in size and served in a fountain drink cup *Would personally prefer a clear cup for milkshakes *It was very overall very rich to a point where it was hard to use a straw *I found it to be a little too much with the fudge and the bacon bits *Milkshake itself was really rich and sweet *Bacon bits added a nice saltiness to it but it was just overwhelming Summary: Maybe I expected too much, but their burger did not impress me much. It was a good burger, but a little too greasy for me. I don't mind fatty food, but if I can see fat pool forming from the grease dripping from my food- it will turn me off. It was the really strong beef scent that bugged me so I don't know if all their burgers are like that or just that day. If I am in the area, I will def drop by for their fries though! read more

I've had worse burgers, and I've had better burgers. Given all the talk about how amazing Holy Chuck Burgers was supposed to be, my expectations were quite high. They weren't quite met. While the burgers aren't bad, they also didn't blow my mind. That said, the service is friendly and attentive, and the space is quite pleasant, allowing both for contemplative people watching, or sharing food with friends. The animal feed features a slightly waterlogged heavily breaded mushroom cap. The filling lacks the saltiness you'd expect from feta & cream cheese blend but the lemon aioli (I didn't taste any herb) adds a nice acid top note that makes it palatable. The smoky cow features some well executed bacon and the mozarella is a nice touch. The smoke on the sea salt is undetectable and made the eating experience a little too salty for my palate, given the existing salt in the bacon and smoked cheese. I wished for complexity and didn't quite get it. A little sugar (maybe on the bacon, or BBQ sauce) may help matters. All the burgers come on soft white buns that remind me more of wonderbread than I'd like. For burgers this greasy, something with a higher protein content and more structure would be nice, as opposed to something that takes on the texture of sodden cotton batting after a few bites. The fries are thin cut, crisp and very well salted. It's great if you're just ordering fries, but if you're adding a burger to them, be prepared for sodium overload. The veal cheek vino chili sounds promising, but like the smoky cow fails to deliver on the complexity you'd expect from it. It's not bad chili - the texture and viscosity is pleasant, but like everything else at Holy Chuck Burger, it failed to blow me away after promising to. The milkshakes are pleasantly thick. The strawberry was pleasantly fruity, but the Bacon, Fudge Sea Salt version lacked the fudgy richness I'd have liked to see from it. There is however plenty of bacon. Why they didn't get five stars: 1. Sodium overdose. It's rare for me to feel completely dehydrated after a meal, but after this, I felt like I'd been at a salt lick for much longer than I'd wanted. 2. Overpromise & under deliver - while this may be unfair, because I chose to believe the hype, and so more my fault than theirs, I wasn't blown away and I was told I would be. read more

Often cited as one of Toronto's best burger experiences, Holy Chuck was a place I was looking to try for a while. It gets compared a lot to and even accused of being a knockoff of a particular religious-themed overrated and overhyped-to-death-ad-nauseam local burger chain which shall not be named. I even read somewhere Holy Chuck apparently has a secret menu too (does it?). But who gives a chuck? The only thing holy about Holy Chuck is its name and logo. Okay, maybe also the food, but that would be taking comparisons too far. You should read the menu, it's unbelievably amusing beyond comprehension; an amazing marriage of deranged punny thinking and insanely greasy ideas you thought of and didn't, manifested in creations like "farmers threesome" (involves a lamb, beef and bacon patty each), "the sixxy cow" (6ix chuckin patties!) or "you fat pig." They also make milkshakes, and it should be known that our good friend Nutella makes a prominent appearance on the menu. Want a simple Nutella burger? Then you're asking for a "venus my nutty cow." What I like about their beef patties is that it is buttery and very tender, well-grounded but holds itself together, packed with fat whether cooked medium rare or well done. The products are on the small side, utilizes basic Weston Bakeries-made buns, a tad pricey for their size, making up only for its claim of a high quality product, stacked height, and bloody damn greasiness. The Holy Chuck burger is a decent tasty safe introductory choice into the mad cow's world of Holy Chuck. But oh, they also stuff other sandwiches in a burger! They even use croissants and complete grilled cheese sandwiches as buns! The 'cowlorie' for example is a double patty burger with bacon served on two grilled cheese sandwiches. It lacks the size of the pancake burger at Lisa Marie on Queen West (the only thing I can think of to compare to this hybrid monster), but makes up for with its excessively greasy processed cheesiness and soft easy texture. Crazy. There's also just as insane 'the grazer', which is their 'animal feed' vegetarian friendly portobello mushroom burger spoiled in between you guessed it: Two! Grilled! Cheese! Sandwiches! Wait, there's more! What other kind of greasy burger joint out there has foie gras and truffles on the menu? What the fancy chuck?? I look forward to trying their foie gras poutine soon. Overall, it's a basic looking fast food restaurant with a good handful of tables. But the epic level of menu humour, mindblowing number of interesting choices, and very tasty products, makes Holy Chuck a giant leap of an experience far beyond (and less pretentious than) that-shall-not-be-named-local-overrated-chain Burger's P*****. Definitely one of the best in town. As much as I love this stuff from the first bite, it's something best had once in a while. One burger meal is filling enough and may (much like with Morgan Spurlock in Super Size Me) trigger a Holy Chucking Gurgles. Or the Holy Chucking Stomach Ache. If you attempted their notable Go Chuck Yourself Challenge (which doesn't come with much rewards, though it was fun perusing their wall of contestant portraits), you could very well experience afterwards their infamous Up-Chuck. {TTC: St. Clair subway station. Find it a short walk south of St. Clair. Find it a long run from the nearest hospital.} read more

I ate at Holy Chuck Burger a few weeks ago and forgot to write a review for them. I came here after hearing so many good things that I was interested to try this new burger spot. What I ate: The Holy Chuck Burger ($9.99) - This burger was melt in your mouth, greasy and super soft, just the way I want a greasy burger to taste. My fav burger place is Shake Shack in the States and this was the closest thing I have had to their burgers here. The patty itself could have a bit more seasoning but regardless it was very good compared to other places I've eaten at in Toronto. Greek Fries (Can't Remember) - These were not on the menu, but I was told by someone to order these if Johnny (the owner) was working. Johnny knew exactly what I was talking about and whipped us up a batch (Johnny was super friendly and very passionate about the food). I'd never had greek fries before, but these things were AMAZING! The fries themselves were nice and crispy with great seasoning and they were topped with a greek dressing and feta. So good! Reese's Pieces and Banana Shake ($5.49) - I love chocolate and banana, and I love Reese's Pieces so this shake was like heaven for me. Not sure what more I can say. Staff: As I mentioned above, Johnny was super friendly and when I watched him preparing another order you could tell he was extremely passionate about the food. Everyone else there was also very nice. The only downside to this place is their location. I live downtown so it is too far for me to go to all the time which is probably a good thing because you will definitely put back some calories eating here! read more

Very similar in taste and presentation to the Burger Priest, of which I was not a fan. We decided to try out Holy Chuck because it was highly recommended by a friend as one of the best burger joints. We ordered 'The Big Chuck' (two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce and cheese), one strawberry milkshakes and one salted caramel Nutella milkshake. The burger tasted like a big mac. Unfortunately, for a place that heavily promotes the freshness of their meat, the fresh beef flavour was completed masked. The milkshakes were terrible - too thick and too sweet. The milkshakes were advertised as made from fresh ice cream but it sure did not taste like it. The strawberry milkshake tasted just sugar and syrup. If anyone had a milkshake made from fresh ice cream (eg. from Kawartha's Dairy), they would know the difference. The salted caramel milkshake was so thick that I couldn't even drink it through the straw. The owner of the restaurant seems very rude as well. We had brought the milkshake back to the counter to ask for more milk. This man who seems to be the owner since he just walks around watching everyone, took the cup without saying a word. Suddenly, he just left the restaurant. No one seemed to know what was happening. read more

They make a pretty mean burger, but I'm 100% sure they gave the couple behind me their order before me. Big no no in my books. This happened the second time I was there. I had waited ~15 mins for my order, my friend's order came up, another 5 mins, then the couple who ordered behind us. Another 5 mins and John (the boss) asks the couple if their food was good and I'm still waiting... So my friend's waiting to eat the entire time and his food is getting cold, while the couple behind us in-line is eating my nice and hot food, which was the same order as mine. Not a big fan of the nepotism going on... read more

Would I come back? Probably not. We ordered: -- Holy Chuck burger (double cheeseburger with bacon and caramelized onions) -- Farmers Threesome (one lamb, one beef, one bacon patty, triple cheese, more bacon, and caramelized onions) -- Big Chuck fries -- Onion rings -- You Bacon Me Crazy chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwich I loved the onion rings (which aren't made in-house), but don't feel like we got enough for $5. The Big Chuck fries became repulsive really quickly. They're pretty much a deconstructed McDonald's Big Mac. It was too much Big Mac sauce; that's all you taste. The Farmers Threesome was decent, but I had to eat it with a fork and knife; it's simply too big to attempt otherwise. My least favourite - but my friend's favourite - was the all bacon (aka pork) patty, which I found too salty. I mean, it was a burger. I feel like Holy Chuck's whole deal, especially with their six-patty "Go Chuck Yourself" challenge, is to woo you with excess. Three patties with different meats doesn't make it a better all-round burger experience. It was okay at best. -------- DO NOT ORDER THE ICE CREAM SANDWICH -------- The worst offender of the night was the ice cream sandwich. In theory, sweet and savoury would work together, but this was really bad. It was so store-bought, down to the processed grocery store bacon bits that tasted gross to the rock hard, refrigerated chocolate chip cookie. We actually had to wipe it off the bacon bits to enjoy the ice cream sandwich. I'm still giving the place 3/5 stars because I don't think it claims to be anything it's not. I feel like the quality isn't exactly there, nor does there seem to be thoughtfulness in the conception of their burgers, but it's a standard garbage greasy burger joint for the days you're longing for a heart attack. read more

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Holy DUCK at Holy Chuck!. I don't know what it is about a burger with fois, but I have a hard time resisting. Overpriced fat on fat..... two days worth of calories...is it worth it? I pretended to contemplate which burger to order, they had a huge selection of toppings and reasonably priced burgers. I knew I was going to order the Holy Duck, thier most expensive burger for $27.99. I couldn't help myself! Single patty + double smoked bacon + seared fois gras + truffles with truffle oil and maple syrup. It comes with a side of fries. It was one of the moistest burgers I've ever had. The truffle oil and syrup made everything drippy and oh-so-good. I wanted to savour my burger. I was starving. I quickly devoured my $30 burger and I was still hungry! If I spend $30 bucks on my burger, I don't want to be hungry. Add another patty. I wanted dessert so bad. More bacon and deep fried cookie dough. I didn't. But I might be back for a sundae and a less decadent burger. read more

Came here for lunch with my coworkers and all of us left pretty happy. They have A LOT of selections for burgers and few options for fries/poutine! I tried their signature Holy Chuck Burger. They suggest that you don't add any toppings to this one, so I went with the suggestion and got it just as it is. They ask you how you want your patties cooked (I asked for medium rare and it came out just as how I wanted!). I was really happy with my burger, but I felt like it was kinda small ( for a $10-11 burger I expected a little bit bigger one). I also got their poutine to share with one of my coworker. In my opinion, I think their poutine was better than the burger. The cheese curds were small enough that it melted a bit by the gravy, instead having huge chunks. The portion was also good. My coworker also got their vanilla milkshake, and he said that it was the "best milkshake he's ever had". I didn't try it myself, but it seemed like he really liked it. read more

Holy chuck without a doubt provides the most comprehensive burger experience in Toronto. One look at the menu and you know it was put together by a burger madman/genius. Every possible burger creation is on the menu, and even ones you wouldn't even think were possible. THEY HAVE BURGERS INSIDE OTHER SANDWICHES! like "the hawg" that is a double cheese burger between 2 BLT sandwiches! or the "go chuck yourself" which is 6 CHEESE BURGERS BETWEEN 3 GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES!!! The rest of the menu reads like the mind of an insane person. It's comically eccentric. You really have to see it for yourself. To help put things in perspective you can get anything they serve with foie gras. EVEN THE FOIE GRAS AND TRUFFLE OIL MILKSHAKE! Which brings me to my next point. Milkshakes have always been the quintessential brethren to the burger since the time of jesus, yet how can so many burger joints overlook this culturally essential part of the burger experience. And this is where Holy chuck excels against other burger joints because not only are they creative(they have shakes you wont find anywhere else), but they are a good value(unlike burger priest's tiny shakes). I could write forever about this place but to save you time I'll get to the point. The style of burger is a perfect hybrid that captures the the size of the five guys burger, and the buttery softness of the burger priest. And because of the richness of the menu items, it really isn't a place you could safely eat everyday(unlike five guys, which i think is more so). For this reason I still prefer five guys slightly, even though it breaks my heart they don't have shakes. There is much to say about a menu that literally inspires me. There is so much passion that comes across to the reader of the menu, that it's impossible not to be inspired yourself. The absolute absurdity of half of the menu items inspires a sense of wonder and awe that a child might experience watching a magic trick on tv for the first time. This restaurant challenges you physically, in that some of their burgers may not be physically possible to eat, and intellectually challenges you, in that they push burger technology to it's absolute limits. And this is what 99% of restaurants don't instill.... A SENSE OF ADVENTURE. read more

4.8 / 5 One of the best burgers you can get in Toronto. The burgers are extremely juicy and flavourful, with a wide variety of different types of burgers available to choose from. Their milkshakes are fantastic if you're into shakes, and their fries are spiced up quite nicely and actually taste good. The prices are pretty standard for a premium burger (around $15 for a meal) and its worth every dollar. The service is fast and the seating is usually plentiful. The interior is clean and welcoming. Overall a great experience. read more

Alright, Holy Chuck, I apologize but you are getting my first single star rating. Here is why: 1) First, the star is for the cashier and the energy of the cooks along with the waitress who was the only one cleaning tables on a Friday night. 2) the part where you dont get stars... your burgers are ridicoulous salty. As I was waiting for my burger (which I don't mind doing if its busy... cause well... its busy) Buddy on the grill took the shaker and put two shakes of what I imagined was salt on each patty that is grilled med-rare. The poutine... was well... too salty and your fries are by far.... eugh. Salt on fries...cheese curds (that are salty...duh) and gravy sprinkled with more salt and green onion. Too damn salty guys... 3) grinding already grounded meat... huh? 4) portion for signiture... tiny. Plus I have to buy fries and a drink?!?!? Whoa... not worth it. I shared my poutine and purchased a sig. Burger for 17.65?!? I mean if it was really the best burger in T.O I wouldnt mind but dude... not the best... not even close. There are better places to get a burger than this place... with less salt or none. read more

Holy Chuck has now landed as my favourite burger thus far in the GTA. The first bite I took from my Big Chuck (their interpretation of Big Mac) my eyes got wide and I started smiling in utter satisfaction!The burger was perfectly cooked with a little pink inside. It was crispy on the outer surface, but the inside of the burger patty was so juicy and tender that it just melted inside my mouth! The bun was also perfectly toasted and held up to the juices from both the patties and the fix ins. This size of the burger was also just right. Not too big where all the stuff inside starts to slip out, and not too small where I feel like I'm being ripped off for a $10+ burger. Honestly, burger alone I would have given it a 5 star eaaasilly. I am holding back that final star due to the large wait times. One may argue that this is due to the burgers being made to order. But honestly there are a lot of burger joints that make their burgers to order so that's a bit of a flimsy excuse. Luckily though, Holy Chuck's burgers were well worth the wait and I will for sure return the next chance I get! (If my arteries allow it...) And when I feel like a ballin' adult in the future, that foie gras pancake will be MINE! TIP: After your burger, St. Clair subway station is pretty much just across the street for you to go home in your food coma. Press yellow emergency strip if heart attack ensues ;) read more

In my dining experience, there are two kinds of restaurants one frequents only on special occasions: one, the calorie-laden extravaganza establishment, the other, pricy haute-cuisine. Holy Chuck somehow manages to fuse the two together...but boy is it worth it. Now in fairness, this semi-fast food joint might not appropriately be labelled haute-cuisine, but when your bill surpasses $25 for one of the menu's basic burgers, some fries, and a shake, you know it's not your standard burger shoppe. Holy Chuck prides itself on bringing the freshest ingredients to your fast-food experience. No frozen meat, no filler in the patties, fresh buns, non-processed cheese, etc. The burgers surely do not disappointed, and can be rated among the best in the city. The "no-filler" meat is grilled to perfection, oozing out juices as you pick the burger up to take a bite (note: have napkins handy). The caramelized onions, featured in many of the menus 20-25 burger variants were cut thinly enough so as to caramelize quickly without a burnt taste. The egg topped off on my "Grind 'n Shine" burger exploded with yolk. Yes, this was a fine burger indeed. I was equally impressed with the "Holy Chuck fries": a sort of chili cheese fries-meets-poutine variation. The chili is not your run of the mill chili: fresh vegetables and beans are abundant, poured unsparingly over gooey cheese and succulent strips of bacon. Be forewarned that if you, too, feel it necessary to take on a burger and fries, your stomach may not forgive should you also order one of their unique shakes ($15 foie gras and truffle oil, anyone?), though to be sure they are well worth the price. Fresh, rich ingredients do make the difference, and Holy Chuck is well worth a visit for those looking for an ultra-premium burger joint experience. read more

When you go to the actual restaurant, do they make it fresh? Because I went to Front Street Market, and after I ordered it the guy turned around and took out a burger already in a styrofoam container from what looked to me like a cooler that wasn't plugged in. Uhmm... really? The burger, as many have said, was pretty pink in some spots. This is the second time I've had a burger here in FSM. The first time was also undercooked so this seems to be an issue with them. At least then, I watched them cook it pink in front of me. Big negative points for giving me a burger cooked who knows when. Plenty of worker guys standing around talking when I walked up, and there was no line. Not worth the $12. read more

Finally checked out Holy Chuck's Burger downtown St. Clair Station. They sure make cows look cute. Went there on thursday after 4PM, and it was quiet, so that was good for us. Tried for Grind N' Shine: Double patty with bacon, caramelized onion, crispy homemade chips, and with fried egg. - This was pretty moist and juicy...Could tell with all the grease leaking out of the burger. Any burger with caramelized onion and bacon and egg is usually pretty tasty... Next up was the Farmer's threesome: One lamb patty, one beef patty, and one half-breed (beef and bacon), with triple cheese, bacon and onions. - This reminded me of eating the Baconator at Wendy's...Its good enough that i would eat it again... -Had crispy sweet potato chips on the side with a drink. Wished the chips were fresh and hot as some was soggy and cold... Overall bill $30+ for one combo and a sandwich! Will maybe consider trying the sixxy cow (6 patty, cheese, triple bacon) or go for the ULTIMATE CHUCK YOURSELF contest in 6 minutes... Now there is 13 ppl that are successful... read more

Toronto has been besieged with an abundance of new burger joints in the past few years, and Holy Chuck has established itself as one of the finest places to chow down on a gourmet burger in the entire GTA. I've been to Holy Chuck on several occasions and have had the pleasure of tasting a variety of burgers from their expansive menu, all of which have been excellent. To ensure freshness, they grind their meat in-house daily and never freeze it. This means that you have to wait a bit longer than you might be accustomed to waiting for a burger, but you won't have to sacrifice on taste. First, the signature Holy Chuck burger ($10): a bacon double cheeseburger topped with caramelized onions. No other toppings are needed on this delicious burger. In fact, Holy Chuck posts signs asking patrons to refrain from adding anything else to their masterpiece. Why mess with perfection, right? Why indeed: this is one of the best burgers I've ever eaten, and it should be the first thing you order when visiting Holy Chuck. Other favourites include: The Cowlorie ($12), a bacon double cheeseburger, topped with caramelized onions, all contained between two grilled cheese sandwiches. For those times when you crave both a grilled cheese sandwich and a burger, but can't make up your mind on what to eat. The Grind N' Shine ($11), for only a dollar more than the signature Holy Chuck burger, you could add a fried egg and crispy fries to your burger! The Greek Bahahastard ($10), an excellent lamb burger (albeit one that left me wanting more) with two lamb patties, caramelized onions and a mint & garlic aioli. The Raging Bull ($13), a SPICY delicacy featuring two double cheeseburgers, double bacon, layered with fresh sautéed hot peppers and fried in a home-made chipotle sauce. You Fat Pig ($12), featuring two all-bacon patties, triple cheese, crispy bacon, and topped with home-made creamy bacon dressing. That's right - an all-bacon burger topped with bacon and bacon-flavoured dressing. I usually abstain from ordering a side dish, as the burgers themselves are quite filling, but they do offer a variety of sides, including fries, onion rings, poutine (including fois gras poutine!), and truffle mayo, to name a few. They also offer desserts, including deep-fried twinkies, nutella lollipops, and funnel cake. Holy Chuck also caters to gluten-sensitive types (gluten free buns are available for a nominal cost of $.99) and vegetarians (their 'Animal Feed' panko crusted portobello mushroom burger is very good). I would be remiss if I failed to mention how unbelievable their milkshakes taste. Some people claim Holy Chuck's shakes are the best in the city, and they might be right. With such creative flavours as Peanut Butter & Jelly, Bacon Fudge & Sea Salt, or Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean, your taste buds will surely thank you (they also have regular chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry shakes). Obviously, if you're conscious about eating healthy, this place isn't for you. But for the rest of us, I can't think of a better place to eat a mouthwatering, savoury burger anywhere in the city (sorry Burger's Priest fans). This place is tops. read more

The food is delicious, but they messed up our order a lot (nothing devastating, but definitely irritating). I ordered the junior cheeseburger, but the meat was rare in the middle instead of medium as ordered. The guy taking the orders charged me for a regular cheeseburger because he misheard my order, but fortunately I noticed and corrected him--I don't think I would have been able to handle a full-size burger! I'm pretty sure he also misheard my friend's order--she and I had planned on sharing an order of plain fries, but when she picked up the order, they'd made the Holy Chuck fries for us. Tasty, for sure, but not what we'd ordered. That aside, the food was really, really good. I was uncomfortably full for the rest of the evening because I ate so much of it--it was irresistible! Had the Nutella/salted caramel milkshake, which was probably what put me over the edge, but it was incredible. I wish they made a half-size version, because it's so rich a full one nearly did me in. read more

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

I had heard this place was better than Burgers Priest - I guess it is a matter of preference but in my opinion they are not even in the same league. Dry tasteless meat at Holy Chuck and their Big Chuck was bland compared to the High Priest. They also don't seem to be able to handle a rush. I have been to many locations of Burgers Priest when the place was packed and still got my food within 15 minutes. Holy Chuck took 45 minutes and had no place for all the people waiting for their orders, let alone a table to sit at. Maybe they had an off day but I won't be giving them another chance. If I am craving a Big Mac, and can't get up Burgers Priest, I would rather just get the original at McDobalds than go to Holy Chuck and that is saying a lot. Buh-bye! read more

Have heard a lot about this place and was super stoked to give it a shot. The menu is huge and with the way the lineup occurs it's hard to see everything on your way up to the cash without seriously leaning back. We had the big chuck burger and the one that came with an egg and onion frizzles. Mine tasted like a big mac with a slightly better quality of meat, the other had a very small amount of soggy onion frizzles. Ambiance in the place was lacking, white everything, not very comfortable. The Feta fries were great. My issues with this place are as follows, 1) The kitchen guys seem a bit short with some customers and screwed up the 2 orders in front of mine, which had to be returned and figured out. It wasn't so much the screw up that looked bad but more the nonchalant manner in which the kitchen staff handled the complaints. It almost came off rude as if the customer had done something wrong with their order versus just correcting to problem immediately to make everyone happy. 2) It was WAY TOO expensive for what you get. We did 2 burgers, nothing added to them, split 1 feta fries and even split a medium drink... Total bill? $35!!!!! I'm the furthest thing from a cheap ass but 2 burgers, 1 fry and 1 drink should not cost almost $40, that's for sure. I was not impressed with most of the food, turned off by the price and will certainly not be returning. read more

it was ok at best I heard some guy at the table beside me say that his burger was great All i could think was some people have low standards. I travel for a living and eat out a lot, I'm on the road 22 weeks a year and see more than most and this place is just OK and the fries are just too greasy and yet dry. I wont be back. My standards are higher than this place can deliver read more