Wow... I learned about this place from the local food FB group. This area (Durham) has lots of burger joints which I usually am not particularly interested in as I have seen them doing drab competition. However for some reason I craved for burgers and picked this place based on the local people's review, and that I can use my Skip points (many other similarly well reputed places are not working with Skip). We ordered (delivery): # Bad Boy Burger # Onion Rings # Poutine The burger was very good!! Large bun with a large thick beef patty. Hint of charcoal. Sauteed onions and peppers are abundant, fresh veggies are also plenty. Not soggy, not dry, hitting the best juicy point. Onion rings are ok. Poutine's cheese was not real cheese curds, no squeakiness . But the brown gravy tasted good enough to comforted me. Fries are a bit over cooked but no "frozen" taste, thank god. We will re-order for their burger for sure. Nice find! read more

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We recently had this past weekend take out from Pete's Bug Bite Burgers They are a staple in a Whitby A burger spot that gives the feel of an old school classic 50's burger joint We were visiting friends and decided to take out We called ahead to order and it was easy and simple to put the order in When we arrived the order was ready....didn't take more than 15 minutes Service there was super friendly He knew my buddy who put the order in and was appreciative of the business The meal was absolutely awesome I had the Works Burger which had Swiss cheese with grilled onions and mushrooms Sooooo sooooo good Massive burger Filling Fries were good My wife enjoyed her chicken fingers and fries meal that she ordered Everybody finished their meals and it was worth every penny for our large order Highly recommend them and would definitely go again read more

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Hey I lived in and Whitby for 10 years. Never saw this place. About a month ago I met a friend there on his recommendation. Surprise. Small 50's style diner. Immaculate condition. Service order at the counter they bring it to where you sit. A lot of order and take out while I was there. Perfect burger and fries and I did order the old time chocolate shake. And I would do it all over again. Pricing appropriate. Friendly. Don't miss out if you are looking for a better experience burger place. Amazing how many decades they have been open. read more

Excellent burgers, fries are crispy and both very tasty. Friendly staff and service was great. Portions are big and good value for your money. Definitely going back. read more

I've driven past Pete's Big Bite several times and always meant to drop in and try their food. It was finally time! A foodie friend had arranged a meetup with fellow foodies. This place has a very retro vibe to it, kinda like an old fashioned drive in. They have a few booths inside, along with a few high-top tables, and soda fountain style stools at a counter. They also have checkered floors and a car theme going on with the decor. Very retro. Very cool! Oh, they also have tables outside on a makeshift patio. Nice! Most of us had burgers, of course, one added a poutine, and another had a salad. We all got an ice cream sundae to finish this great tasting meal! The burgers were big, juicy, very tasty, and loaded with bacon - some had peameal, others had strips. They were generously dressed the way we liked. The fries were nice and crispy and came with gravy. Nice! The chunky Greek salad was good, dressed with olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and large pieces of feta. The poutine with pulled pork was generously dressed with cheese curds and gravy. I should have stolen a taste! Next time. This was a good outing. It was nice to meet other foodies - people with similar interests. The food was really good, and so was the service. I'll definitely be back! Note: This review was not solicited by Pete's Big Bite. We paid for our meals. read more

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Food was great, service was friendly! My only complaint would be they only take cash/debit. I always used credit cards, so I have to make sure I have cash which I normally don't have much of. read more

The prices here at Pete's big bite burgers are terrible. $22 for a Philly cheesesteak is terrible. But since I paid $22 for a single regular sized Philly cheesesteak I expect some good quality but instead I get some of the most awful bread and steak that could be bought. The break was so unbelievably floppy that once you pick up the sandwhich all the insides spill out. So I ended up having to eat steak, onions, cheese and peppers on a mat, with a side of soggy bread. read more

We came to check this place out as it was near our baby's appt and it was rated pretty high on google so here was what we ordered: Vanilla MilkShake with combo fries & big pete burger-$18 - The milkshake was very frothy and not as thick as we'd usually prefer. The fries cut were decent but not the best fries we've had. The burger was a retro style thick ounces of beef, but its alright. Overall, nothing spectacular, but its average we'd say. Philly Cheesesteak- $19 - chopped up meat with green pepper, onion, red pepper and melted provolone cheese. It wasn't filled evenly and the taste was just okay again. Lacking veggies as well. Unfortunately, the reviews may be generous as we didn't find the food was that good. =( read more

Food is good but the owner has such a snotty attitude towards me twice now. He acts like a pissed off teenager, he has terrible customers service. He tried to seat his friends before other customers that have been waiting for a seat. I would eat here, they do not deserve my business anymore and I do not recommend eating here. You're paying top dollar and the owner is a complete A-hole. read more

Have been going here for years always great customer service and even better food. Staple in durham for good burgers.

Best burger I've had in Durham! Would definitely recommend this place! Great selection, nice, bright, and clean inside, and a small patio in the parking area of the plaza. Staff were friendly and efficient. The onion rings were crisp and fresh and the chocolate milkshake was excellent. Check this place out! read more

Pete's Big Bite Burgers - 4oz burger, chocolate milkshake, onion rings - Burgers Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

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One thing that stood out to me was the customer service, it was truly a great experience the staff was very helpful and quite generous! The burger was one the best burgers I've had in my life! I got the Fire hall burger combo: with fries gravy and a drink! Great experience and my friend love it and said he'd go there regularly!!! read more

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Pete's, glad they have veggie burger. Great service, Nice to have this in neighbourhood. Thank you!! Always happy to visit for the service and quality veggie burger. Awesome place!! Old style burger joint makes its more enjoyable! read more

Pete's Big Bite Burgers - Patio looks awesome - Burgers Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

We were looking for a good burger joint and stumbled upon this on Google. Seems like a pretty poppin' spot for people who live near by. The staff were friendly and the establishment was clean. They have a pretty decent menu, offering up different burger variations, cheesesteaks, poutine. We ordered the 911 burger, a bacon cheeseburger, and a poutine. These 3 things came up to about $40, which is pretty standard pricing. The 911 burger is a double patty that is actually huge (1lb of meat), my partner ate half and was stuffed! The poutine was also massive, and we did not finish it! I recommend trying these burgers if you have a hankering for a good hearty burger! read more

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Amazing burger. Portion is big and you get free gravy with fries. Their Philly sandwich my teen son favourite.

Another great burger place in Whitby! Huge burger, lots of fries and onion rings. Great service and friendly atmosphere. If you know the area, Pete's is like a cross between Shake, Rabble & Roll and Mr. Burger. The burger is very similar to Rabble, while the surroundings is similar to Mr. Burger with the 50's diner feel, only better. Plus Pete's offers better burger toppings including a fried egg. Rule of thumb. If you find a burger place that offers a fried egg as a topping, chances are they make a great burger and you are in for a treat! Be sure to try the Cowboy Burger and if you're up for the challenge get the 8 oz. size!!! Pete's also has great Philly Steaks! A good Philly Steak is very hard to find in Durham so I was very pleased that Pete's made a great Philly. (even better than the one I found a Retro Burger, see my other review). The Philly Steak comes with fried onions, peppers and Swiss cheese. I added fried hot peppers... awesome! Overall, a fantastic experience and can't wait to go back! read more

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Burgers were to die for! The decor reminded me of when I was growing up and life was a lot simpler and more enjoyable. Service was excellent. read more

Holy Philly Cheesesteak! My parents and myself had a craving so we headed to Pete's. I'd never been. We got 2 combos and 1 sandwich alone. These cheesesteaks were HUGE! So much steak, peppers, onions and cheese that you can barely close the bun. Definitely need to cut it in half or thirds to even pick it up! There was a lot of fries, so 1 order of fries would've been ok for 3 of us. Fries come with gravy and it's pretty good. The sandwich itself was really filling, so we didn't eat many fries. There's a few booths and tables, but not a big place. They also sell Kawartha Dairy ice cream! Service was pretty fast. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food we got. read more

It had been a while since we had Pete's, so for Friday night dinner, it was time to revisit an old favourite. This time I went big, got The Works burger combo, which is a half pound burger (!) with Swiss and cheddar cheese, mushrooms and fried onions and bacon... Oh. so. much. bacon. And of course, fries, gravy and a can of pop. This combo will run you 12.99 before tax, a STEAL given how big the burger is! I still can't believe I ate almost the entire burger. It was so good, i basically ignored my fries until I was halfway through the burger (and fries are my jam, so that's unusual!!). The burger itself was everything I'd been craving for the last few weeks. A real, thick, juicy burger that eats like a proper beef patty, none of this thin flimsy burger business you get at cheap fast food joints. They pile the mushrooms and onions on and then cover it with a slice of Swiss and a slice of cheddar (locks the mushrooms and onions onto the burger, must remember this next time I make burgers at home) and then it's topped with a MOUNTAIN of delicious fresh real bacon. So cheesy and so bacon-y, every single bite has tons and it was soooooo delicious!! I get a lot of toppings (ketchup, mustard, garlic mayo, tomato lettuce and pickle!) so I expected it to be messy but the size of the burger and bun really held everything on. Beware if you get a smaller burger, it gets messy! Fries were better than I remember but the gravy was just kind of there, nothing to write home about. I'll be dreaming of that burger for the next few weeks.... Bacon mountains covered in Swiss and cheddar cheese... Yum!!! read more

Was in the mood for a nice juicy burger as it has been awhile. I quickly turned to yelp and in my area this place popped up. I must admit I have driven by this place for years, and always thought to myself I should try it out one day..well that one day finally came. I was quickly surprised when I walked in that this place had a very unique 50's diner theme, for some reason I thought it was only takeout. The decor in here is great!! Order the 5oz burger combo. The staff was very friendly. While I was waiting for my food, u can clearly see the cook and what he was doing. Now.. I'm not a grilling expert by any means, but u really shouldn't be cooking burgers in flames, the burgers that were coming off the grill were all black...not sure why he continued to do that for 15mins. Anyways my food came, black burger and all. The food was okay, nothing really special. Unless u like that kind of decor, u can probably get better burgers elsewhere in Durham..like Baldwins in Brooklin. read more

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What a cute little diner in Whitby! My boyfriend and his team were starving and had a break between their baseball games, so everyone decided to grab food at Pete's. It was less than 10 minutes away from Whitby's dome and could fit everyone. I grabbed the poutine and my bf grabbed the chicken caesar salad since he had a couple more games to play. We got two water bottles and a drink as well. Our bill came up to 26 which was a bit high until I've seen their portions. It was HUGE. Totally not what I expected. The poutine was bigger than my face and the salad could be split into two different meals. The poutine: I love it when the fries are so crispy and stay crispy with the gravy. Those are my favourite kind of poutines because I hate mushy fries. I didn't have to rush to eat the crispy fries before they got soggy, they held on their own! After eating half, I was full. Since my poutine was huge, I didn't even look or taste my bf's salad. Definitely would come back to try their burgers! Happy eating fellow yelpers! read more

Its not bad. Shake, Rabble & Roll down the street is better (IMO) . Pete's is touch and go....Sometimes its good, other times its not cooked well enough or burnt. The portions are good. And when the burgers are good... their REALLY good (they melt in your mouth) All in all, not too bad. We're not overly crazy about the layout, its a bit cramped, and closed in (the dining room part of it) but love the 50's Diner decor. He's also got some great selection... Different things that you don't usually see at local establishments such as the Deep Fried Mars Bar and Mango Milkshake. Customer service-wise, Pete and the staff are always friendly and always glad to see the customers (unlike some other unmentioned local burger establishments) Pete's is definitely worth a try for anyone who hasn't been there. 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 Cons and then Pros. Cons: -The cardinal SIN - IT'S NOT HOMEMADE BURGERS!!! DESPITE ADVERTISING! They're common "Bear Paw" frozen patties procured from Cisco restaurant supplier -Made me SO mad I'm putting it down twice = IT'S FROZEN PATTIES! -VERY Pricey for NOT Fresh Burgers -Powdered gravy - It's MUCH cheaper than canned gravy and tastes much cheaper quality Pros: -They have good Milkshakes and they use a proper Milkshake machine to make them -They have a small Ice Cream parlour right there, which you can get ANY flavour turned into a shake -Fries ARE Homemade! And you get a PILE of them - But I found they lacked much flavour - I suspect they order these in frozen as well -It's a filling big frozen patty- The SAME damn "Bear Paw" style all these "Faux Homemade" places order from the SAME supplier: Cisco -Really nice Retro Interior with a friendly staff This, like Starr Burger, was another big disappointment for me. My meal (8oz Burger, Fries, and Regular shake) totalled to $15. A high price for what is not top quality food. It's good, but not great, and that pause in between good and great should be reflected with a good value price. But it's not. Bottom line: These guys are doing the same thing SO many other burger joints are doing. They're offering a large patty they call Homemade that impresses people who are used to McDonald's and charge a crazy high rate for a second rate burger. read more

I had been to Pete's Big Bite Burgers a couple of times just after they had opened, & found it to be very inconsistent. Today I went back for the first time in years, & even on one visit, I found it to be inconsistent. Let me explain... I got the 1/2 lb burger combo, which came to $10.49 with tax, & sat on one of the stools by the window to wait. My burger was ready pretty quickly, since I had walked right up to the counter when I entered. My burger was great - flavourful, juicy & cooked just right. There was just the slightest hint of pink, & I truly enjoyed every bite. The fries on the other hand, would've been mediocre even if they were hot. They weren't cold, but they weren't hot, either. They were bland, frozen fries that seem oddly out of place in a place that seems to take pride in their food. On the bright side, all the combos include a complimentary side of gravy, which was good, because I wouldn't have been able to eat them without the addition of some vitamin G. Pete's seems like the kind of place that should have fresh-cut fries, & their fries are the only thing keeping me from giving it 4 or 5 stars. As far as ambience goes, you walk in & can't help notice the retro 50's decor - it's pretty cool looking. The service was okay, but not anything special. As far as I'm concerned, Big Boy's is still the best burger joint in Whitby. read more

Seriously delicious burger great atmosphere and the service is fast and polite.Had the cowboy burger combo with fries great burger I am definitely going to be a repeat customer ,heard about the steak on a Kaiser that's next on my list!Gave this place 4 stars but don't take my word check it out for yourself you won't be disappointed. read more

Pete's Big Bite Burgers - 8oz Cowboy burger combo - Burgers Near Me - Whitby, Ontario

It's a decent fresh burger and good service. Certainly worth stopping for lunch if your in Whitby. I am torn about giving it 3 stars or 4 so lets call it 3.5 read more

Great food, great guy. Also car shows in the parking lot during the summer! read more

I be been to Petes many times. Good burgers, great atmosphere. Steak on a Kiser, it's huge and very filling read more

Best Burgers in Durham, as far as I am concerned. Pete is a Friendly and makes you feel like a regular even if you have only gone in once. Fast and great service, especially since it can get very busy. The restaurant is very clean, and the food is excellent. I would suggest anything on the menu it will all be to your liking. Every burger and hot dog toppings are customized to what you want, as much or as little as you like. In addition to the great food, the Cruise Nights bring out a great mix of people and classic cars. A must try location in Whitby. read more

Just decided to try a "fire grilled steak on a kaiser" and I was not disappointed. My girlfriend and I are staying at a hotel here in Whitby and decided to try Pete's for the very first time. Being an overcast day, we thought it was a great idea to get some takeout delivered. Pete's is close by and after checking out the Yelp reviews we phoned in our order. The steak sandwiches and onion rings arrived promptly and were hot. I can honestly tell you.....I have never had a steak sandwich this good ever! Steak was medium rare (as we requested) and tasted seasoned and fresh. Onion rings were made with real onions, not processed and the batter was salted perfectly. I highly recommend Pete's when in town. We'll be trying their burgers next. read more

Burgers are so so the sides are really lousy. crispy fries (for what a second?) and way over cooked onion rings, maybe dine is good but take out definitely check your food before leaving, or you'll get stuck with over cooked dried out side stuff. Hey if you are into greasy over cooked food this place is for you! Burger are so so, however if you like charcoal blacken burger you have come to the right place. Tried the place twice, first time wasn't bad, second time it was the worst 35 bucks I spent, (btw that was for two burger combo) would there be a third....? read more

Pete's is a great diner-themed restaurant here in Whitby. They have very classic diner food and a great atmosphere. They have interesting things on the walls and general decor is fantastic. I've been here many times and every time I am please with the personal-ability of the staff and the quality of the food. I've had their steak sandwich, burgers, hot dogs, and all are fantastic. Fries are OK - not the best ever, but the gravy they include with all the combos more than makes up for them. A great family or group restaurant. read more

I used to come here quite often for their Fireman burger and all their different options... the last time I did I received a burger that was obviously on the grill for a while and reheated. Frozen patty. I really like the service here and my kids get a lollipop at the end of it. Milkshakes are good. The old man is nice. Ok food but I don't think I will return. Decor dated. Looking for fresh..travel west a few minutes on the north side. Updated diner with fresh burgers. Worth the drive. Sorry guys. Changes are required. read more

Pete's is close to where we've lived for 5 years, but we never went in until friends suggested how good it was. We were definitely not disappointed. The burgers were excellent and the fries were nice and crispy. We used to go to Starr Burger, but not any more. Pete's is our new favourite burger place. read more

Burgers are delicious. Lots of toppings. LOVE the hot pepper relish. Onion rings and fries don't disappoint and the chocolate milkshake was so good! read more

more like pete's big butt (lol love you pete!) 5 stars!!!! eat here seriously. it is delicious!!! read more

I'm always on the search for a good homemade fresh burger and I found exactly that at Pete's Big Bite. I ordered the Big Bite 1/2 Ib Burger and it was excellent! Hand made and fresh ground beef to start and fresh toppings. The price of $6.99 seems very reasonable.. I've had the fries and onion rings and Philly Steak there as well and always enjoyed the people, the atmosphere, and the food. Five stars! read more

Impolite counter person, burnt food, brown edges on chopped lettuce, improper food handling, high prices for low quality food.

This place definitely lives up to its name! My family decided to try this place out for dinner and the burgers were huge!! I couldn't even finish mine. They were so good and the staff there is very friendly. Would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for some good burgers and fries read more

Went to the place for the first time today, and was schocked! But not at the food but the bill. Burgers were ok, but were done surprizingly quick. Toppings were delicious, and staff was friendly. Paid $22 for 3 burgers with cheese and one of them had bacon, a little overpriced considering I got no sides. read more