Dropped by during my recent Toronto trip - and I'm so happy i did!…read more Nice community center next door that you can sit inside to eat if you need to. Service was a self serve kiosk, however at handoff the guy is super easy going and friendly. Ordered the traditional, nothing fancy poutine, and was still wowed by it. Nice crisp fries and very good gravy. There was a hint of sweetness in it, which I want to say they put a dab of maple syrup in there recipe, but I'm not really sure! Anyways - will definitely find a chance to visit again on my next trip!

One of the most popular spots in Toronto known for their classic poutine. I've heard about this…read morespot for ages but only got around to trying it whilst I was in the area. You place your order on a kiosk and get your order at the front. Classic poutine: The portions are generous! Seriously the sizing is quite amazing for the price point. The gravy was good though I wished the fries were more crispy. Since it's cold outside, there is no outdoor seating but they do suggest seating inside the community centre. Overall, I had a good experience.

This was our first dinner on our trip to Canada. My son had a mission for this trip; to eat as much…read morepoutine as humanly possible. My son ordered the Butter Chicken Poutine, my daughter ordered the Perogy Poutine and my hubby ordered the Avalanche Poutine. The Butter Chicken poutine was the clear winner. It was so good, I still talk about it. Service was fine, the young lady who helped us walked us through a couple of the poutines. Place is small but it was super clean. They had a lot of take-out/food delivery orders while we were there. We will probably eat here again on our next visit to Canada in a couple months.

Read about this place for our trip to Toronto. It was close to where we were staying so we had…read morelunch there. I ordered the butter chicken poutine and we also got the cauliflower one. The portions are huge and the flavors were really good. The food was fresh and prepared well. Felt it was a little overpriced for the amount of chicken added. Most of the base is fries and just the top is chicken cut to very small pieces. The cauliflower one only had like 4 florets. The ambiance matches the vibes of what Smokes wants to represent. There's rock music playing in the background and it's a nice casual spot. The service is quick and the workers were nice.

Smash burgers in Union Station food hall…read more Went for a walk on my lunch break to see what I could grab to eat that wasn't my usual suspects. Stumbled upon this smash burger joint in the food hall at union station. Located in an array of diverse restaurants I found this gem in the pocket between the bay and york concourses amongst the sea of new restaurant spots in the union station area. Not a huge menu, you got the classic burgers and some of their special items on the menu. Sides include "regular sides" and "premium sides", the premium sides is just a classic poutine. I ordered one classic smash burger combo with water and fries, and one extra burger on the side. (one order of fries is enough unless you plan on sleeping at your desk) The burger itself was good. It all the fixings you would expect in a classic hamburger. Lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, american cheese and secret sauce. There was something lacking though that for me, didn't hit the spot. Perhaps the burger wasn't saucy enough for my liking? It was good don't get me wrong, but one of those "missing something" moments, y'know what I mean? The fries - decent portion, not five guys good, but still a good filler. Fries themselves were crispy and hot, the seasoning was good on the fries with the sriracha aioli. Albeit I did find the fries a little salty to my taste and needed that aqua to quench my thirst. Overall 7/10 experience - if you're looking for seating there's standing and sitting areas all around union but the space directly in front of the restaurant is a mixed bag and pretty busy during a monday lunch hour.

I really like smash burgers, and so I really wanted to try this place out because I saw it had good…read moreratings. Unfortunately, I was on a time crunch as I had a concert to go to after, and I'm a very slow eater. I figured I'd have a chance to try a bit more in smaller portions via a kid's combo. But turns out, you need a 12yo/younger child with you to be able to order one. - I get the principle, but there was no option to order a smaller portion via other menu items or combos, and no hate to your staff but they made it a big deal. But it wasn't a big deal. But it became a big deal because they turned it into a thing, discussing among their staff, about how I can't order it because I'm not 12 years old. I get it, it's the policy, why would I ask them to go against it, they're just the employees, not the rule makers. But what child is going to Union station to order themselves a kid's combo! Also!!! How do you know I didn't come with a child??? But anyway. Please consider offering a small non-kids combo in the future for people who don't like ordering large portions. I ended up ordering the classic smash burger. I loved the texture of the burger, it was so moist and the buns were soft. The patty was the perfect thickness. Unfortunately, flavour wise it was extremely salty. I had to wash it down with pop that I bought elsewhere. So disappointed. I really hope this was a one-off. Located in Union Stn beside Mean Bao on the same level as the food court. Closest exit to Scotiabank Arena. There's public seating all around because it's located in a food court.

Elite burger, regardless of style. Crack does a smashburger and it's easily one of the best in the…read morecity. Stopped by and got: - Double Jalapeno Crack Burger: The patties were perfectly crispy on the side and flattened to overflow the bun. The cheese was generously melted to seep through everything. The bun was nicely bouncy. And the caramelized onions were just the right level of sweetness to balance the jalapenos. As close to a perfect burger as you can get. - The Elvis: A milkshake with banana, peanut butter, chocolate and bacon. A cardiac arrest worthy of the king. Place is mainly takeout but there's counter seating if you want to dine in. Prices are fair. Kitchen is quick. People and vibe are friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this spot.

Best burger downtown! There's lots of choices so I'll cut…read morethrough the noise for you. Just come here from the best burger and the best conversation. Great service!

The guy that owns sells the place is a very generous and great chef. The burgers with are very…read moretasty and authentic, way better than what most restaurants sell to be honest, and I love burgers. Feels like a really great burger at a bbq event or a cookout. I have also witnessed the guy helping out whenever students are broke by throwing in a few meal or a drink and a kind word though his Russian accent might trick you into thinking he is a russian mafia from one of the Hollywood movies. Could not say enough good things about him and his food. I still try whenever I come around. Definitely worth a try!

Usually parked in front of the Astronomy and Astrophysics buildings at the University of Toronto,…read moreit's hard to not notice this giant blue truck. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries from the super nice, mustachioed guys inside. They listened to classical music while the fryers were going, which was unexpected and quite nice. :) First, the burger. Don't order one. It's wretched. Nasty mass-produced patty, Costco-quality bun, anemic slice of tomato, sad little lettuce leaf. I took one bite and tossed it. On the other hand, the fries were the best I've ever had. I'm not kidding, they're absolutely delicious. They're chunky cut, skin on, and fried a crispy, beautiful brown. I don't care that the generous portion of fries probably equalled twice my daily calorie allotment. I ate every single one. From the other people crowded around the truck, I learned that I should have had the poutine -- it's supposed to be fabulous. They also have hot dogs and sausages, which I hope taste better than their burger. That said, I'm actually looking forward to being on campus again on Monday just so I can eat more of their delicious frites. Yes, I'm crazy. Crazy about the Blue Chip Truck! (Although next time, I think I'll bring a friend -- otherwise, by the end of the year I'll have my own show on the Discovery Health Channel: The Half Ton Grad Student.)

A proper chow-down meal in this fancy food hall. Stopped by this deli and bbq spot and got the…read moresmoked meat sandwich and the pulled brisket sandwich. I really liked the brisket sandwich - the brisket was tender, the sriracha sauce added a nice kick, and the potato bun was springy. The smoked meat sandwich was pretty good too - meat was a tad dry for my taste but liked the salty tastiness of it, and the rye bread paired nicely with it. Service was quick, and they text when your order is ready so that allows you to browse the rest of the food hall and clears up lines in front of their space. Overall, I like how this is on the heftier side of the offerings at Waterworks. Worth a stop.

Kind of average but appreciated that I was able to get a cup of water when I asked because this…read morepoutine was super salty. Would have enjoyed the beef with the Harry's fries actually, since they looked thicker and more like fresh cut. Found the cushy couches around where the Harry's is and that was a nice spot to hang out for a few hours with friends.

This is a small fast food restaurant, located in Queen's street. There were people lining up for…read morefood. And only 1 cook there for everything (cooking, garnishing, wrapping, and cash). And it was busy lunch time when we walked in. Most people ordered the Feature burger that $9.99 for 6 inch footlong with cheesy beef inside. We waited about 15 mins to get the burger and it was so juicy with cooked onion. People live close by should go more often and try something new.

In this area, King west, your game better be good or you ain't gonna last with neighbours like…read moreForno Cultura and Oretta just steps away. Pantry sets itself apart for serving up complete meal plates of amazing dishes all for reasonable prices. Check out my video to see what I mean. Just reading the menu doesn't do it justice. Great sit down lunch spot with a cafeteria vibe. Inside is fabulous! Nice asthenic with muted colours and plenty of organic wood. Love how they covered the AC wall unit, nice touch. Food is all hearty fare and stick to your ribs good. Friendly service at the counter although no table service. Good spot to drop in for a coffee as well. My double espresso was $3.