There's In-N-Out, and then there's Shake Shack…read more The former is a bastion of the US West Coast, and they like it animal style. Hmmmm..... I'll leave that to your imagination. I guess you need to do In-N-Out repeatedly to get the effect. Yeah, I've done the In-N-Out thing already. The latter appears to imply that the shack will be shaking if you like it that much. No animal style required. There were huge crowds at this location. I can only assume the people wanted to get the shack shaking, and now I've done this, in a public space. It's pretty decent for a fast food place. Smash burgers a-la fast food. Arguably, this may be the best fast food burger I've had. You're paying a bit of a premium, and I notice the burgers are a tad on the small size. So does size matter to you? Taste? There was no pineapple juice nearby.

Came in to try the Korean chicken sandwich and it was much better than expected. I was worried it…read morewould have too much sweet sauce but it was an appropriate controlled amount. Chicken was a touch small but delicious and not dry. Wouldn't say juicy but definitely not dry. I got my as a lettuce wrap to be healthier. Service was decently fast and I was here at 1:30pm on a Friday.

It's kind of a funny story how I discovered Burger Park. I was driving on the highway one day,…read morespotted their giant sign, and thought, what is that? I remembered to look it up later and immediately bookmarked it. It was definitely giving Shake Shack vibes from the photos. I came with a friend around 6 pm, and parking was surprisingly easy thanks to the adjacent garage. They validate for 2 hours, which honestly makes a huge difference and would've otherwise been a deterrent. The space itself is cute and minimal, with a clean, modern feel. We ordered two double patty Park Burgers, a blueberry spice fruit shake, a strawberry sherbet fruit shake, and a regular fry with their house-made sauce. This meal was nearly perfect. The burgers were tender and juicy, with beautifully crisp edges on the smashed patties. Everything came out at the perfect temperature. I went with the default toppings, which were fresh, well-balanced, and generously portioned. The bun was soft and held everything together nicely. The fries were a pleasant surprise. I'm not usually a crinkle-cut fan, but these were crispy, well-seasoned, and paired perfectly with the delicious mayo-based sauce. The fruit shakes were probably my least favorite part. I was expecting something brighter and more tangy, but they leaned more mild in flavor. That said, the icy consistency was refreshing and would hit the spot on a hot day. I noticed they also offer cookies, which I didn't get to try but looked very promising. The place was quite busy, with a steady flow of dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders, but the service still stood out. We hadn't realized they use peanut oil, which was a concern since my friend has an allergy. The staff were very helpful, reassuring us that the burgers are grilled separately and even going the extra step to confirm the fries are cooked in sunflower oil. My friend was able to enjoy them without any issues, which we really appreciated. Overall, it's a bit out of the way for me, but absolutely worth the trip. I'd definitely come back if I get the chance.

I went this evening to Burgers Park…read more They are located in the business area on Consumers Drive in North York My brother in-law suggested to check them out His advice was well worth it Inside the restaurant there is a small casual area to dine in It's a nice spot and felt relaxing and I liked the windows all around the restaurant giving a nice panoramic view outside Their menu is very simple A burger A chicken sandwich A hot dog Fries, poutine and sweet potato fries Some pretty cool unique milkshakes and fruit shakes The simplicity is appreciated The food was amazing The Park burger is a really good smash burger that comes with the fixings The highlight though was the Yukon gold fries Super crisp and very very tasty Service was great Really enjoyed the meal and will definitely come again for a burger at this spot

Still a solid place to go for family burgers. Reasonable prices, and good ice cream. Fast food…read morecooked fresh, no "we're just in it for the franchise" dreariness.

Best home made burger, chicken Caesar salad, milkshakes and chicken fingers in Etobicoke! Something…read morefor everyone, even the picky eaters. No joke. Family owned, Magoo's is a neighborhood fav for kids and adults! The food is fresh and delicious. All the Moms in town love the chicken Caesar salad. Super casual and fun atmosphere. Happy, nice and caring staff who seem to honestly take pride in their work. We keep coming back!

Shake Shack located inside Yorkdale Mall, second floor right before you hit the food court…read more This was my first time having Shake Shack in Canada, all previous experiences were in the states. You order through the self serve kiosks and wait for your number to be called for food pick up. Pretty spacious with their seating and area. I thought it was great in taste but the burgers are surprisingly really tiny for what you're paying for. ShackBurger 4/5 - Made with Angus beef, lettuce, tomato and Shacksauce on a potato bun. It was quite tasty but very small - like the size of my small palm. SmokeShack 4/5 - Angus beef cheeseburger with applewood-smoked bacon, shopped cherry peppers, and shack sauce. Tasty! Overall, I thought the food was good and service was good. But I just can't get over how small the burgers itself were - didn't really feel like it was worth it at all.

When I heard that Shake Shack was doing a collaboration with Pizzeria Badiali, I obviously knew I…read morehad to check it out. So it was that we found ourselves at the Yorkdale Shake Shack on a recent Saturday morning. The ordering process via the automated kiosks was super easy and the food was ready within minutes. We wound up trying the crossover's entire lineup: Spicy Vodka Chicken Parm, Pizza Fries & Creamy Pepperoncini Dip, and Brio Chinotto Shake. Everything was quite tasty, although nothing really knocked my socks off. The sandwich reminded me of countless other similar concoctions, the fries were flavorful but way too salty, and the milkshake was definitely reminiscent of Brio (which is both a good and bad thing). I think I'll probably just stick with the superior and always-reliable hamburgers when I go to Shake Shack.

I stopped into Elijah's Automatic on a Tuesday around 5:00 PM, and the place was completely empty…read more It's a nice-looking spot, but the lack of a dinner crowd makes me a bit worried about its longevity in the neighborhood. The Food The meal itself was a bit of a mixed bag, especially considering the price point. The fries look and taste exactly like McDonald's fries--which isn't necessarily a bad thing if you love fast-food fries, but it feels overpriced for a sit-down or specialty burger joint. The burger itself hits very close to a classic Quarter Pounder with Cheese, though it does feature a subtle, nice flame-broiled flavor that elevates it slightly. The real standout on the sweet side, however, was the doughnuts. They are absolutely great and well worth trying. Service & Vibe On the plus side, the staff here is incredibly nice and welcoming. Service was prompt and friendly, which made the visit pleasant. Overall, it's a decent 3/5 experience. The food tastes fine, but because it mimics major fast-food chains so closely at a premium price tag, it's hard to see this place lasting much longer unless they tweak the value proposition.

Came back here again! My AZ compañero had to return and I had no objection! He appreciated the…read moreSouthern California perspective that the owner has with food - actually, it's the hatch chillies! I tried the southwest burger this time which is Elijah's take on In and Out Burger. And I broke down and had to try the onion rings! But I shared them. Both were extremely delicious. The Southwest birder gives In and Out a run for its money and may even be a bit better. Would have to try them side by side to determine. The onion rings met and exceeded all expectations. Each one was perfectly encrusted, not greasy, and flavorful! Working my way through the menu of this delightful, unique establishment.

Went to Gladiator as a late night burger joint. The service was quite quick as there weren't many…read morepeople at that time, but even with the quick service, the food quality was amazing. You could tell everything was made fresh. I just wish I got a second burger to go as I'm not in the area often, but I'll have to make it a priority now! Overall the interior was nice; lots of space and seating.

The burgers here are juicy, flavorful and taste great. The chicken tenders sometimes remind me of…read morehow KFC used to taste. The food is fresh. They have lots of seating.

I love both their burger and steak sandwiches!! They are having lunch specials at 11am -3pm which…read moreyou can order a combo at $11.99 for their Warrior burger or chicken burger!! The staff were so friendly and helpful since we were first time in the restaurant and she recommended us the famous burger!! Many seats inside and the restaurant looks so good.

Underwhelming and low grade/low end ketchup…read more I went there yesterday and got the lunch special (Warrior) with an upgrade to 2 patties and upgrade to Vanilla Shake. No changes to the burger. Fries. The Good Shake was really good - thick and delicious. Nice straw too. (The "bubble tea" kind.) I liked the Gladiator "sauce". Good amount of onions - fair sized tomato. The Bad Burger was not tasty. Middling at best. Lacked any "Mmmm ... now this is a tasty burger." The fries were underwhelming (I threw out the last one ...). Could be how it was cooked - not a tasty. It has that "skin on" look - whether they cut their own or get them that way don't know. But just were average. (The ketchup did have a factor) The Ugly If you want to be a player with the big dogs, you need to spend money. Whether it is this location or all Gladiator's I don't know. By providing "mediocre" ketchup, negatively impacted my experience. "Ventura Foods" ketchup is garbage. And what I found really funny - you supply "HEINZ MAYO". And I am not married to Heinz - but Ventura is low end. I am not spending $22 for a meal and using low end ketchup.

Genuinely one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Was simple yet tasted clean and I didn't feel…read moregross after. The meat was a smash party and filling. Had the very hyped up banana pudding although I felt it was "too much" banana. I wanted more pudding and sweetness feeling like I'm eating dessert rather than something healthy.

Tip: The poutine at Rudy's is awesome. Getting a small poutine with your burger meal is highly…read morerecommended. During the pandemic, I visited Rudy on the Danforth a number of times. It was one of many businesses that got me through this weird, uncertain time. For the last few months, I got myself reacquainted with Aurora. Well over a decade ago, I frequented Aurora often. I'm not sure why I stopped visiting, but it has been great returning every few weeks. While rediscovering Aurora, I have noticed this Rudy for a while. It used to be a Starbucks that I frequented often back in the day. It's also nearby a Gong Cha that I love. A couple Saturdays ago, after running a bunch of errands, I felt like lunch. I remembered this place and drove up the 404 to get here. There was plenty of parking when I got here at roughly 3 pm. I parked and walked in. I needed to use the washroom, so I made a left to use it. There are two single stalls. The door handle tells you whether it's vacant or occupied. The one that I used before and after my meal was clean. I headed over to the counter to place my order. I got Sarah, who was super patient and friendly. I looked at the combos menu. I went with the rude dude combo. The rude dude is a double cheeseburger. I got it with bacon, which meant that my burger was tattooed. I liked that I got a small poutine as the side because the poutine at Rudy's is excellent. I also got a fountain drink. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was done. She let me know when my food was ready. I found a table by the wall with windows. I filled my cup with ice and Diet Coke. It was so refreshing. I went back to refill my cup because I needed more of it to wash my food down. It is drafty in this eatery. Most folks had their coats and jackets on. There was a heater in the corner, which did little to heat the entire eatery. I looked at my receipt. Sarah had asked for my name. It was Marrie on the receipt. Close enough! My order was number 71. I thought that I'd hear the number called out and fetch my order. Nope. Sarah brought my food over on a tray. So nice! I thanked her and went to town eating my late lunch. My rude dude burger tasted yummy and fresh. I loved the buttery leafy lettuce, juicy sliced tomatoes, two slices of cheese, sauce, and bacon. The two smashed beef patties were flavourful and perfectly grilled. The bun was soft and held everything together. I loved being reunited with this burger! The poutine was excellent. The gravy was perfect to melt the cheese curds. The fries were perfection. It is the perfect side with the rude dude. I love that this Rudy location is in Aurora. I'll be back again for more good eats. (502)