Overall I'm pretty neutral about this burger joint. It was a good meal but not anything amazing or noteworthy. The most memorable thing was all of the hockey memorabilia that covered every inch of the walls. The food itself was a little underwhelming. Positives: - Great prices. - The fries were crispy. - The burger itself was decent. - The order was made quickly. Negatives: - Service wasn't the best (a little grumpy & pushy to order). For example, I wanted to order a cheeseburger with a side of fries (no combo since I didn't need a drink). The cook/cashier said the side of fries would be too big of a portion for me and egged me on to get a combo. I don't see what the difference is - shouldn't a solo side of fries be the same portion as the combo's side of fries anyways? I just didn't want a damn drink. - The burger was small, which may explain the low prices. read more

Johnny's North End Burger - Plain ole burger - Burgers Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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The spot itself has lots of seating with old chairs and tables. The food isn't great but it's bad. The patty on the home burger was tiny and the fries were okay but they gave a lot. To be fair, the price of the burger is less than the fries. For a combo without a drink is just under 9$. I wouldn't say people should stay away from here but it's nothing special but if you are choosing between this spot and a new spot you want to try out, try that other spot because you aren't missing out here read more

Johnny's North End Burger - a hamburger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

This is a review based on an order from SkipTheDishes. Finally got around to trying Johnny's North End Burger, it's been on the list for a long time. The stellar reviews were a big plus and the price points are pretty amazing. I ordered a bacon cheese burger and a poutine with a pop. The burger itself is a good size, thick in the middle and well cooked. Substantial bacon on the burger too. The poutine is giant, be warned, it's enough for a meal on its own. Combined with the gravy, most of the cheese ends up at the bottom of the container, but you get a nice cheesy gravy sauce to sop up with the fries. Solid gravy tho, nice and tasty. Overall, not a bad meal. The burger was a nice size but nothing to write home about. Same with the fries - they could have been cooked to be more crispy, especially for a poutine that's going to be sent out for delivery. They were a little limp and potatoey. I have to say I don't quite understand the stellar reviews here. It's okay, but it's not that great. Definitely does not live up to the reviews and nothing I ordered was enough to propel me to return here for a burger. There are much better burgers in Whitby than this, I doubt I'll be back for more. read more

My manager recommended this place to me when I told her I was heading out to Whitby for the weekend. I'm glad she did. Turns out, North End Burgers is about a fifteen minute walk from my girlfriend's place, so we headed over to this place. It's in a small trip plaza, just north of what would be considered Whitby's "downtown". The prices are very good. Your average hamburger is $3.50, cheeseburger is a bit more, banquet burger a bit more than that, etc. I had a cheeseburger with a poutine; my girlfriend had a hamburger with fries. Sitting in the back room, the walls are adorned with a random assortment of NHL memorabilia. Toronto Maple Leafs, OHL teams, autographed pictures, classic pictures, former athletes such as Doug Gilmour, Wendel Clark. As a big hockey fan, it was fun to see all these old pictures, newspaper clippings, posters. The food was ready in just a few minutes, when the cook yelled out our order. I'll agree with one of the other reviews here; the chef, who I can only assume is Johnny based on his demeanour and the description afforded in the other review, is not very sociable. He was to the point, blunt, and very monotone. However, I'm okay with that. Would you rather have a cook who talks to you, is nice, friendly, and cooks a meh burger? Or would you rather have someone who is off-putting and considered rude, but makes one hell of a burger? I'll go with the latter. The food was outstanding. The fries were fresh, the gravy was very smooth and very good, and the burger was cooked perfectly with a very soft bun. I will definitely be going back to this place, any time I'm in Whitby and need to kill time before meeting up with my girlfriend. It's that good. *That* good. read more

Johnny's North End Burger - Cheeseburger and poutine. Yum. - Burgers Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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Johnny burger, the place that keeps you coming back. The crazy low prices are just a bonus after trying their food. To be honest, all I've had are the poutine and hamburger. I can't try anything else without wanting that delicious burger. My boyfriend and I always order the same thing. The special with poutine, a hamburger and another pop. We've ordered 2 specials with poutine before and neither of us could finish. The hamburger is flavourful and juicy. They do not skimp on toppings. They have expanded the variety of toppings lately with a convenient list at the till. The fries, gravy and cheese are always plentiful. The restaurant itself is a hockey lover's dream. It's covered, top to bottom, with various hockey memorabilia, newspaper articles and many signed articles. It's nice to see someone not only enjoy the NHL, but also appreciate the local teams and players. No matter where you sit, there is something hockey to check out. read more

I really enjoy this place. I have been coming here since I was a child. I have never had something I didn't like. The onion rings are awesome, very crisp. I absolutely adore the gravy. The French fries are awesome. Everything is cooked all the way through and fast. I love this place so much. I would most definitely recommend. read more

Great food , love real Beef burgers, not plants . Fries are to die for . And the gravy mmmm good

Just wanted to have a good old time milkshake and a snack. Milk shakes suck here all watery and not thick at all. Service is kinda cranky too. Onion rings were a little over fried. That said I think most people come for the burgers so I'm sure they are good. read more

Johnny's North End Burger - Onion rings and watery milkshakes - Burgers Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

I have been a customer of John's since he had West Lynne Burger in the Late 70's early 80's and he always puts out a good product along with some Soup Nazi thrown in! Burgers are factory made and very popular (very similiar to a Harvey's Burger) but the Steak on a Kaiser is handcut and my personal favourite. If you are a Hockey fan..well it is literally a hockey Museum and you can even see pictures of Joe Neuwendiuk eating fries and Gravy out of the Stanley cup when he brought it in ... A Whitby Landmark and always great value :) read more

As always for my Burger Joint reviews I ordered: "the biggest/most premium Burger on the menu, fries, and a shake (If possible)." I'll list my Pros and then Cons. Pros: -Sizeable burger that tastes great for a frozen patty -TONS of fries heaped onto your plate - Again, not homemade, but they're decent -Offer tasty Milkshakes made the old fashioned way -They give you a HEAVING of fries - Portions are NOT stingy -FANTASTIC VALUE -Simple Menu -Friendly Staff who love to joke -Great Retro "Old School" Mom and Pop vibe Cons: -Not homemade burgers or fries Really, the ONLY complaint I have for Johnny's North End Burgers is that the burgers or fries are not Homemade or have a homemade option. BUT, you will COMPLETELY forgive this when you see the value you get for your $. I have NO ISSUE with a burger joint that just does frozen patties/fries when they're priced accordingly. Places like Starr Burger and Hero Burger take note, THIS is what you price your food at when it's NOT homemade. When you want a cheaper option than Patty Shack or Big Boy's Burgers, THIS is the type of place you go for a cheap burger/fry/shake combo that delivers a satisfying filling meal. The only shop CLOSE to this value so far is Mr. Burger. read more

Don't go here looking for ambience - this place is a dive! But what's better than a divey burger joint? The service is friendly and portion sizes are generous. The burgers are great and the fries are even better! The only criticism is the buns are much too big for the patties. We will definitely return! read more

Great food! Johnny's North End Burgers is nearly identical to another place in Oshawa called Mr. Burger in terms of their food. Johnny's has great burgers, fries and homemade onion rings. The place is covered in hockey paraphernalia, Johnny screams out when your food is ready and asks you to go behind the counter to get your drinks. Very cool! read more

This place is a 5* for Hockey artificacts and memorabilia alone. Had the burger and steak sandwich. The burger was average. Not bad, not great. The steak sandwich was excellent. Ambience: typical Greek diner. From one end of the province to the other, it seems like all the Greek diners got together in the 70s and said: hey, this is how it's going to be. Worth a drop in, if you're passing by. read more

Super large home-made burgers and larger than life poutines. Owner is a hockey fan without a doubt. How would I know -- just get inside and you'll know why ! :-) read more

These burgers are essentially the same as a Harvey's burger. Nothing special for an independent burger place. Onion rings were really good though. read more

The food's ok. Nothing extravagant, and with all the other great burger joints around nowadays, its really nothing to write home about. Average, ok taste, etc. The service though? Completely different story. Johnny (or the likes of that old jerk) has no business working in an industry that requires any form of customer service. I understand that he's been around for a long time and has established a good customer base over the years, etc, but try going into a place that offers great food and even better customer service and is actually welcoming instead of North End where you are treated like dirt just because old Johnny thinks he can (and because he's been allowed to get away with it for all these years). Move over with your piss poor nasty attitude Johnny! Shake Rabble and Roll, and even Pete's Big Bite blow you right out of the water (food-wise, and service-wise). With all the local competitors we have now, an attitude adjustment should be considered. read more

The food is like my rating, A-OK. The portions are large and I've personally never finished an entire meal... which was $5... Cheese Burger with pickles/mustard/relish/ketchup, fries and a Coke. (I hate not finishing meals tho, so that says something) The environment is okay, if you're a hockey fan, and that is where customer service comes in... Johnny ("The Burger Nazi"... from what I've been told... several times) is not a very pleasant man to be around or talk to (unless you have hockey gear on, he knows you play hockey, or knows you at all). If you don't have the typical hockey swag or have anything different from a Bauer cap and a Sidney Crosby Reebok shirt, he may just shun you off. *Time to retire?... Experience: (Back in the day i had long hair and a skateboard in my hand, i was the only person at his counter, i only wanted onion rings and he said i should leave. I've also seen him yell at a little girl for changing her mind from wanting a chicken burger to then wanting a hamburger after the order was filled. She was around 6-7 years old. Disrespectful.) Choose STARR BURGER if you want a large meal, for a good price, and a free, honest smile. (Down the street, north, passed the railway bridge) The 3 stars go towards the food, nothing else. read more

Johnny's occupies a good little market niche. Its WAY better food than a fast-food chain. Its also almost 50% cheaper than a signature burger joint (the works, five guys). and a stronger option than starr burger up the street. Its a neighborhood hangout, and having friends up on the walls also provides some hilarious memories. read more

My review is based on my 2 experiences at North end burger. First off , the food is alright, not amazing, but better than any fast food you will get. saying that, I will never go there again, because of a very rude and ignorant staff member that's always working. He answers the phone very rudely. speaks ignorant, like he has no time for you or your order. (guess what d*uche you work there) when you see him in the store he is the same way. I couldn't believe the service I received today at lunch. I didn't realize me picking up my food was such an inconvenience for them. so I will take my business elsewhere this one guy (he is fat and wears a Yankees cap) has made me swear this place off. several people from my work have also commented on how much of a d*ck that guy is. .. and a couple others wont go there either, which is a shame because its around the corner from my work. So whoever owns johnny burgers, You are losing more than several customers due to your a-hole of an employee. read more

First time to this amazingly nostalgic place.. Had a twin cheeseburger and fries with gravy.. Burger was really good and sloppy and cheesy... Really good value... Fries were a bit bland and the gravy tasted a bit burnt. Overall a good lunch though.. Great place to read about hockey history. read more

$9 got me a bacon cheeseburger combo with fries, gravy and a pop. Very soft bun, big patty, and fresh toppings. Portion was large and very filling. Definitely a recommend. read more

Great service, great food for a great price. You won't leave here hungry. Love the decor.

I heard a rumour that this place had the best burger in town served by the grumpiest, rudest cook in whitby. Bad manners is something I cannot abide so I avoided the restaurant for years. Today I could not use the kitchen and I also had errands to run so I thought to hell with it, I'm going to try it. On entry I noticed this was a very hockey friendly place, with memorabilia on all walls. There was a tv on playing 'taken' with Liam Nelson....so off the bat, zero points for atmosphere...the boss was clearly bored. I was welcomed by the employee and I placed my order, noticing in the corner the grumpy looking man that I had heard about. Thankfully he said nothing. I ordered the double bacon cheese burger and waited to see what I would get. What I got was a truly astounding burger. The meat was perfectly cooked, the bacon crispy and full of flavour and topped with a cheese that was soft and pleasing. The fries engulfed the plate and were satisfyingly crisp and hot. I don't know if the rumours are true about the bad manners, but if you don't mind eating at a venue with little atmos then I'm pretty sure you won't find a better burger in whitby. read more

They always make the best burgers. Completely encourage going there. A nice little place to go for burgers

North End Burger, aka "Johnny" (Named after the owner, by those of us who went to Henry St. high school and ate there twice a week or more) is the best value burger combo you will ever get! For like $6 you get a big burger, huge portion of fries, gravy (or coleslaw) and a drink! It's fast and has a place to eat in, but is very popular for take-out also. Johnny himself is hilarious and the place is covered in hockey memorabilia both two reasons that make "Johnny" so cool. read more

Great service with amazing burgers. They gave me onion rings even though I never asked because it was my first time. Great food, service and amazing prices read more

Good burgers and love all the hockey mementos all around the place

I heard a lot about this place-but the food did not live up to the expectations. Would never go back.

The food is ok whereas my wife raves about it. I now refuse to go back, the staff are truly rude and ignorant as others have mentioned. I let it go the first time i was there, but the second time there the old guy made a crack at my expense and the rest of the staff all had a good chuckle and added their two cents worth. i have a great sense of humor especially at my own expense but they are just plain rude. Im not one to ever bother with reviews good or bad but felt compelled after coming across this review site. Inexcusable treatment of customers that seems to be an ongoing theme. read more

The fries were standard okay and about the quality that you would get from a chip truck. The burgers were just awful. They basically serve you a Harvey's hamburger on different style bun. The old goat that runs the place is rude and will make you almost want to walk right out the door when you walk in as he acts like you should be grateful for his food. Considering the 10+ other burger places now within walking distance this is worst option. read more

Constant bickering amongst surly staff (no "Jonny" on duty). Burgers are good, and the fries are a generous one-size only. Not sure if I'd return, though maybe if in the neighbourhood. Not worth the drive otherwise. Prefer Shamrock Burgers in Brooklin read more