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    RUDY

    3.4 (51 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:30 AM (Next day)

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    Vivian S.

    With minimal seating inside this is more so a to go spot but as I've passed by it so many times I finally stopped by to pick up an order. Ordered ahead and it was ready just as I arrived which was great. Place is a bit awkward to get out of based on an odd location, but it really is hard to miss . The burger itself underwhelmed for me. Although the crisp on the edges of the patty was great, my 'Rudy' burger seemed small and the bun, although in proportion, seemed lack luster. I picked up on a promo so ended up with 2 burgers for $10, which was a great deal, but paying $10, the regular price for this, seems high. Cheese was meh, probably better without. Tomatoes nice an juicy but the lettuce was meager and super wilted. Probably pass next time around unless I hear changes have been put in place. Staff was super friendly.. I really wanted to love this place, but can't fully this time.

    Rudy burger and fries
    Sarah P.

    RUDY is a small burger joint, with 3 selections of smash burgers, and a fried chicken sandwich. I decided to check this place out since it was conveniently located across the street from the Ikea in Etobicoke, and I didn't want to eat Ikea food after my shopping trip. I ordered a Rudy combo, which is a single patty burger with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. I added bacon just for sake of it, but regretted it afterwards because it was burnt and a little too salty for me. However, the burger itself is was quite good and very satisfying. The beef patty had crispy edges, but was overall soft and juicy. The bun was soft, making the burger easy to bite into without falling apart and making a mess. I'm not sure what sauce they used but it complimented the burger quite well, and all the flavours blended together nicely with each bite (after I picked out the bacon). The thin cut fries were also delicious. They were crispy, and not too salty or oily. The service here is like any other fast food restaurant. You order at the counter and then wait for your food, before taking it to your seat or to go. The cashier was nice, and the wait time was acceptable. The restaurant itself is pretty small, though they have plenty of free parking space. Inside has four tall tables by the window for seating, and outside are another four picnic tables for warmer days.

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    Cindy N.

    If you're craving burgers, RUDY is a classic spot to go to with multiple locations in Toronto. The service is really quick and the food is always delicious quality. I got the classic Rudy cheeseburger and another with bacon as additional topping. The toppings were fresh and the meat was juicy. The only downside is that it's a bit expensive (around $9) for what you get since it's a small portion. Overall, I would recommend giving this spot a try if you happen to be in the area! I definitely would come back again.

    Rude Dude
    Raúl R.

    These smash burgers were amazing. I definitely enjoyed every single bite I took. I took my time eating it. I got the Rude Dude and I was definitely not disappointed. I had the poutine fries as well. Those were tasty. Service was good. Friendly and helpful. The guided me on what to try. Menu is not long. Simple menu. I would definitely come and eat here again. Outdoor and indoor seating is available.

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    Lambert P.

    Rudy is located at the northwest corner of Vansco and the Queensway across the street from the not easy to miss Ikea Etobicoke. OK so I haven't been writing any reviews much lately. I'm sort of out of the loop... ok rather I'm out of the loop. What would bring me back to care so much but to actually write something and post about it again? The answer to that question is not in the wind. It's in fact across the street from Ikea. Rudy, this tiny place obscure in fact considering it's kind of hidden is a like an oasis pool where the next decent thing around is well take your pick, some other chain on the Queensway. So while I go on about where Rudy is it should be said there's more than just this location. There are apparently 5 of them. (Little Italy, the Danforth, Richmond and Duncan, Yonge and Eg and of course this one which seems alone in this box store, big box area which is more like an industrial / commercial wasteland. The others well the others are in civilization for lack of a better term. I mean people live within a paper airplane's throw distance away but not this location. So you're sort of hidden. Rudy can still be seen from the Queensway going east but unless you take the underpass road (Wickman) you can't make a left into Rudy so you'll have to go under the overpass or all the way over and turn around if you miss it. The advice given here is don't miss it and turn around if you have to. Crispy beef. The burgers are smashed style and thinned out, crispy-fied. Is that a real word? I made it up but maybe you get the idea. You know if you grill say 4 burgers (not all at once) and at the end there's these beautiful tiny crispy pieces left behind? Imagine your burger being like that but it's sort of the whole burger. I mean if you're expecting a moist, juicy patty - this ain't it. It's savory tasty goodness however but just don't expect a juicy, thick patty(ies). Don't get me wrong because I am FAR from complaining so do not get the impression I didn't like this burger. It was so different and crunchier than expected that I in fact loved it. I had the big Rudy which is the "pseudo" Big Mac and while I've had my fair share of these 2nd tier burger places presenting their version of the pickles, cheese, special sauce type "would you rather" burgers from places like Holy Chuck, Burger's Priest etc this Rudy's rendition is magnifique. I can't say enough about this burger and how it's just so much different and in essence better than the other options out there probably because while smash is getting popular/popularized I honestly do not believe this is a trend but the basis of a product that should stand the test of time. In the future perhaps somebody else will reinvent the most basic of food items and redefine them again but for now, this is it. This is what we came for. My only critique of this place is the furniture is not comfortable. One high table has stools higher than the table so you can't really sit at it (bigger one in south west corner). Besides that eat and enjoy. I eat out a decent amount and have had burgers from coast to cost and this is probably the best burger I've had in recent memory.

    Cheeseburger
    Eula B.

    Got their BOGO The Rudy Cheeseburger for pickup. Good money value for two for the price of 9.49 + tax! The meat is so soft and juicy and made well with the perfect crispy burnt ends. Yummmm. It was a melt in your mouth meat. The place was pretty clean and the staff was very friendly. I'd definitely come back and eat here when there's deals!

    Rahim H.

    I finally got a chance to try this restaurant! I have been hearing a lot about Rudy and they just opened a location near me so I thought I would try it out! I have heard great things about the cheeseburgers and fried chicken burgers so I thought I would give it a try, along with the poutine! The stars were definitely the cheeseburgers (single and double) - both were incredibly delicious, the patty was cooked perfectly and it had a fantastic crisp on the outside. It did NOT disappoint! I was really excited about the Fried chicken sandwich and had high expectations, but unfortunately I found it to be lacking in flavor and a little underwhelming overall...for $8.49 I expected quite a bit more Ending on a high note, the poutine was incredible!!! Large portions and flavorful! I would highly recommend you try this restaurant out - looks like previous reviews are citing some issues with delivery, so I would suggest you opt for pick up, but don't expect much in terms of service, the cashier seemed like he would rather be somewhere else and apparently my name was too hard for him to pronounce...luckily during covid I appreciate less conversation rather than more :) Heres a tip: Order online and choose a time for quick pick up - you'll be in and out in a minute!

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    David P.

    Proper smash burgers. The big difference is Rudy crisps the outer bits of beef patty. That with simple ingredients and voila!

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    Processed thin cheese dry bun skinny all fat patty burnt not even 2oz and im being generous

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    Review Highlights - RUDY

    The staff was friendly, and the Rude Dude burger, with a side of their cheese curdy poutine, hit the spot.

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    Smoke's Poutinerie

    3.3(374 reviews)
    12.2 kmEntertainment District, Downtown Core
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    I came to Smokes to try some of their poutine. I've had plenty of poutine in my life and really…read moreenjoy eating this dish. And when in Rome, you have to obviously try Poutine. The guy at the counter had a smile and was very friendly. We came here for lunch and we each got our own. I want to say we got the medium size poutine and it was definitely too much for each to finish on our own. We should have shared or gotten the smaller version. I ordered their pulled pork, my son ordered their jerk chicken, and my wife ordered one with bacon. They were all ok but extremely salty. I love pulled pork? But prefer it to be served with no sauce. This stuff was drenched in sauce to it takes away from the pulled pork. My son's jerk chicken was also very wet and would have preferred it to be served with chicken only with the jerk spices, but should be served wet. Way too salty and I'm not sure I'd return on my next visit.

    Ok so I was in town for work had a group dinner but after had the hankering for some poutine fries…read moreand this was the nearest thing open that's close to where I was... the service was quick fast and no frills to the point... wish I had ordered a large poutine fries lol I finished that thing... for first experience of poutine fries in Canada where it's originated and not have some faked stuff back home this was awesome... it was a shorts wait and the fries were not mushy... not sure how they did it because it was drenched with gravy and topped with poutine cheese chunks... soooo good . Person behind the counter take our order was friendly do fast food and got us what we needed and was respectful. There was some good music playing in the back ground which helped to keep the time flying by. I'll be back... need more of this.

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    Mikey's Smash Burgers - Smash burger

    Mikey's Smash Burgers

    4.0(12 reviews)
    12.7 km

    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.

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    The Blue Chip Truck

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    4.0(19 reviews)
    11.9 kmUniversity of Toronto, Downtown Core
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    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.)

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