This place has been a staple on the Danforth for years. Ordered the Chicken Souvlaki dinner and it came with a gigantic portion of fries for under $20. Tasted good in general but not the best chicken Souvlaki I've had. They also serve some delicious burgers, just make sure to order the homemade burger. Rustic diner vibes on the inside with limited seating. read more

Square Boy - Chicken Souvlaki Dinner - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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This spot is well known in Greek town so I had to try it out. I ordered their popular Banquet burger and it tasted pretty average. Its not bad but nothing exceptional either. Very no frills type of spot. I also got the onion rings which were very nostalgic so that was good. Overall, if you just want an affordable lunch. I would recommend this spot. read more

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A longtime Square Boy staple with a retro, no-frills vibe. They're known for their homemade beef burgers, so we had to try one while we were in the area. The burger came fully loaded, but the patty leaned more frozen than house-made. It had a slightly off aftertaste that made me wish I'd just gone with the classic cheeseburger instead. On the bright side, the onion rings were crispy, golden, and easily the highlight. Note: This place us cash only! read more

Square Boy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's been 10 years. Time to update my Yelp review! Look, the food is probably 4 stars but I'm bumping up to 5 because this is just one of those classic, greasy-spoon style, cash-only throwback joints that are hard to find these days. And the food is actually good! My advice: Pork souvlaki on a bun with "everything" -- i.e., tzatziki, lemon sauce, tomatoes and onions. Sure, you could add lettuce or extra tzatziki if that's your thing. My husband insists that the pork beats the chicken here, but I've also been known to enjoy the chicken souvlaki in a pita...with "everything," natch. Fries topped with gravy are also bomb! Greek salad is okay. They seem to use the same lettuce (diced) that they use as sandwich toppings so it's not as crunchy as I would like, but the dressing and cheese are nice. I've been known to scoop some of it into my sandwich for extra flava. Anyhow. Classic joint! Definitely worth a go. read more

I love a good hole in the wall staple. Square boy is your typical Greek style diner/burger joint. The prices are great, and the service is fast. A delicious greasy spoon. read more

I've been coming here for over a decade, never disappointed, until now. I understand it was valentines and they were super busy, the hamburger was way over cooked and it seems like they changed their bun supplier because the bun was AWFUL. It was smaller and being wrapped in that foil paper for all of 5 min made the bun doughy. If this is their new standard I definitely won't be returning. read more

Overall rating: 4.5/5 Such a staple in the neighbourhood, continuing to serve up Greek fast food for old-school prices and no frills! Go for the chicken souvlaki - it's cooked with that smokey flavour hot off the grill and comes on your choice of a pita or a bun with toppings of your pick. I get mine with extra tzatziki, lemon sauce, lettuce and tomatoes. That will cost you only $6.65+tax for a large roll/wrap! For $13+tax you can get an entire souvlaki dinner served with fries and greek salad. They also have pork souvlaki, homemade burgers ($6+tax), chicken burgers, veal cutlet on a bun, and fries with gravy. Everything is made fresh to order, and while I found the rest of the menu decent, the souvlaki gives you the best bang for your buck. Ask for extra tzatziki as the chicken can be a bit dry depending on the day. Be prepared to wait if you stop by during rush hour. Cash only. There are limited diner booth seating inside for dine-in, and during the warmer weather the outdoor patio is also open. read more

Square Boy - Chicken Souvlaki on a Bun - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

After living years in Toronto, finally made a visit here. Was recommended to me to get the home style banquet burger. Got the combo with rings. Banquet Burger was very substantial, but I found it too salty. The onion rings were really good. read more

40 years in existence and going strong! Square Boy offers affordable food at inexpensive prices. This place is old style and there is always a line-up even super late at night. Charbroiled Burgers where you can dress it the way you like, souvlakis, gyros, fries, milkshakes, pop etc. I always go for the Chicken Souvlaki or the Banquet Burger. Poutine is always a great comfort dood. In this economy where prices have crept up on just about everything, this place is able to keep prices low. About 8 to 10 small tables. You might end up facing the kitchen, facing the entrance or facing the washrooms lol A lot of people do takeout though. The wait for food can be up to 30 mins during busy times but they try to move fast and keep up with all the orders. Staff was friendly. Limited parking but can always park on the street. read more

Great spot on the danforth with parking for a cheap yet filling burger combo! $8 can get you a burger, pop and onion rings! It's my go to spot weekly when I'm down here for work! I get the beef burger special with onion rings instead of fries 50 cent up charge and a Pepsi. My go to topping for burger is tzatziki, bbq, lettuce, tomato and onion. read more

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Walked passed this establishment a few times and finally got the chance to try it! I've noticed how their prices has increased, but they are still fairly reasonable. I tried their chicken souvlaki on pita with fries for 9$+ tax. It tasted good, but the portion was a little small. read more

Square Boy - Chicken special - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Absolutely love this place! Amazing places! Excellent food, can't beat this quality. This is a neighbourhood gem, and has been around since I think the 80's and the prices are insanely cheap for a huge sandwich and gyro. I've never been disappointed when I come here. The staff are a fun bunch, it's a small business that's locally owned. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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June 17/21: Lunch with Dan & Dave. Just a regular burger & rings. The place is small & efficient & curbs out the burgers like a well greased factory. Size of the burger & rings are both kinda small. For the price, it's a do over. read more

Square Boy - The burger & rings. - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I was walking on Danforth and I went to Square Boy for a quick lunch. Square Boy is a dreary old restaurant that hasn't been upgraded for many years. I guess people like coming to this restaurant because it has been around for many years and the price is really cheap. Square Boy only take cash so bring cash if you want to order anything. I ordered the Pork Souvlaki pita. To be honest, the food was okay, but I can get this meal at any Greek restaurant in the food courts. I sat outside in their patio. The patio was pretty dirty. I guess they only clean the patio at the end of the day. read more

Square Boy - Pork souvlaki on pita - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Always great food at reasonable prices. Food is hot and tasty. Very fresh. Limited seating and parking lot attached

I don't know how they keep their prices this low but God bless 'em. Standard burger fare at a cheap price. Very popular spot. Burger combo with drink is $5.50. Crazy ! I got the separate order of fries and gravy for $3.50. I feel bad complaining it was a bit small but it was ! I rather pay $5 for a larger portion. Food was nothing to write home about but it's a classic burger place with decent food. Not many like it around anymore. Nice that they're still in business. read more

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The pork pita was so good. My Wife was eager to return for round 2. The fries were also a pleasant surprise. Not lousy KFC or Burger King type fries but big chunky fries read more

I get why Square Boy is a neighbourhood staple: For the meager price of a Big Mac, you get a much better burger - charbroiled, better quality meat, and loaded with toppings. While not the best burger in the city, for that price, it's a definite "I need a quick fix, where do I go that's cheap and good" option. Given the number of people who love Square Boy, suggest ordering in advance; otherwise, it's a 30min wait if you come at the wrong time. read more

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i just loved it. loved the vibe, the neighborhood, everything. glad we hopped off the train during our visit and made it in. the burger kept me full all day! read more

Square Boy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Well, here it is... a review of my favourite fast food joint in all of Canada, not just Toronto. Been coming here for several years now, despite the fact that I live in the west end of the city... any time I cross that Bloor Viaduct, Square Boy seems to reel me in. I'll go to the east end for one thing and end up saying to myself "well, now I'm here [meaning within a 5km radius!], might as well go to Square Boy". The staff are some of the most amazing individuals that I've ever had prepare a meal for me (if you know, you know!). Some truly great characters there, I love them all. The food is classic Greek street/takeout style, at least that's what I imagine it would be like. As my hero Gordon Ramsay would say, "the best menu is a simple one, done right". Square Boy does it right. I've been here dozens of times and never gone home disappointed. My personal favourite is the gyro on a pita, however the chicken souvlaki is pretty special too. They also do a pretty good burger. And the fries with gravy unleashes my inner Irishman and memories of gravy chips back in the UK. Prices are extremely reasonable, you'll never feel ripped off here. Do remember to take cash though as it's a cash only establishment. Square Boy seems to be enjoying a new, fresh audience these days, thanks to its increased social media presence -I think this is great! However, I'm secretly annoyed (not really) on the inside because I always thought that this amazing place was my own little secret. I wish Square Boy continued success -I'll finish my review by saying that it's a good thing for my waist size that I live on the other side of town -or I'd be here all the time! read more

Square Boy - Store front, June 2021. - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

got the burger and it was great. fries didn't have much salt and got soggy while waiting for my husband to get his food but it is what it is

Exceptional value but usually a long wait. Souvlaki on a bun and banquet burger are my go to items.

Hamburgers - shouldn't even be allowed to be called a hamburger. This is THE WORST burger I have ever had in my life. The patty is super thin it had so much filler you couldn't taste the meat. read more

Always solid food and for great prices!! Try the onion rings, they are the best. A local staple!

This place feels so nostalgic. It feels like the bowling alleys I grew up in. An old style diner with great food at a very affordable price. The made in house patty was thick and juicy. It was not square... but you get fresh condiments and a thick and fluffy bun. Their fries were good too. Thin and crispy. They have mug root beer too, if you're picky like that. All that for $5! It ain't fast food. In fact you'll be waiting at least 15mins between the time you order and when the food is ready. read more

Square Boy - Its hectic here. Ask if people have order in front of you. - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Square Boy is a Greek self serve diner located on Danforth Ave. just east of Jones Ave. on the outskirts of Toronto's Greektown. Square Boy has been around forever, probably since the seventies and it's established a loyal following for good reason. Solid Greek food, that's very reasonably priced. I normally get the chicken souvlaki dinner ($9.80 plus tax) which comes with either fries or onion rings (small surcharge for onion rings) and a Greek salad. They don't offer rice or potatoes. The chicken souvlaki had a nice char to it and it was pretty decent, wasn't amazing but pretty solid and very reasonably priced especially with how expensive eating out is in Toronto these days. The fries were pretty standard and the Greek salad was pretty fresh. The order took about 10-15 to make. Overall, Square Boy is a pretty solid choice for Greek food that's very reasonably priced. It's not gourmet Greek food but it's pretty solid and priced accordingly. There is good reason why it's been around forever and has established a loyal clientele. Tip: They only accept cash but they do have an ATM onsite. read more

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Classic burger joint on the Danforth with some delicious burgers and very friendly staff. When you walk in you are reminded of the simpler times of the 90s from the dated interior and overhead menu in Square Boy. The menu is relatively limited but it has everything you need and want from a place like Square Boy. The prices of the items are also very much trapped in the 90s, as two hamburger combos + a milkshake was only $20. The milkshake was delicious, more on the thin side but very creamy and smooth still. Everything is a steal here and the food here definitely hits the spot. read more

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Cannot get enough of this place. The old school feel, welcoming staff, fantastic prices and delicious food keeps you coming back. My usual go to is a chicken souvlaki on a bun, souvlaki dinner or burger combo. Be wary of long lines during peak hours but don't fret, the food is worth it. read more

Chicken souvlaki was very flavourful, salad was great. Fries are soggy but can't complain for the price. Cash only!

2 1/2 stars. The food is low end. That's why it's cheap. The hamburgers & fries are Cysco delivered. Even the home burger has a ton of filler. It's the consistency of meatloaf. If you don't have a lot of $. You can get a burger special for $6.50 (burger, Fries & a pop). The chicken souvlaki is your better bet. Cheap. And consistent with product. Service has actually got better under new management and cooking team. read more

Top-tier Quality with decent prices. Bit busy so don't expect to get dine in always.

I am a sucker for places with a nostalgic vibe, so the fourth star is due to that specific weakness. The food is a solid three star, with all the fast food staples of burgers, fries, onions rings and gyro options (because it's greektown). My homemade burger was charcoal grilled to perfection, with the right amount of charred crust while staying moist inside. Why do people go to McDs when there are options like Square Boy? read more

Square Boy - Onion rings were the better choice - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I just ate an old school banquet Burger with some onion rings here. I can't move. I'm very satisfied. service is slow and the you end up shoulder to shoulder with lots of neighborhood characters. Also Cash only. Does it matter. Nope. The burger is cheap and delicious. Worth every penny and even the ATM fees. Recommended read more

Love this place, it's a great place for some Greek food, especially souvlaki. Great service. Would love to try their home made hamburgers, next time. read more

My favourite working-class (and 1980s retro) takeout in the East End. Toronto has many dine-in and takeout establishments that are aspirationally priced or sadly poor quality food. Not here. Square Boy offers up tasty chicken souvlaki hot and fresh, and they make a mean bun with this and all the toppings. They use a very simple classic greasy spoon counter service approach, and the marinade seasonings are tasty. I would say maybe once out of every 40 visits I get something that's a little bit ratty and overclocked, or maybe slightly under-done rubbery meat (Never as bad as Astoria near Chester.) But for the convenience and modest price I really like this place. The portion & the eating is generally satisfying. There are good chunks of tomato and onion you would not find at any modern burger chain, = more 1980s retro appeal! Interior is basic, old and quite worn. Decor isn't a focus. This is not necessarily a diner or area you would want to linger on a weeknight, but this is part of my Toronto. And the Up-and-coming locals buying homes who also eat here seem to agree. read more

I will be honest. When I have had the chance to eat anywhere, I choose Square Boy. Normally I get the burger with pretty much the works but when my friend and I went last summer after a concert she introduced me to the chicken souvlaki salad platter, OMG! So good too. But the burger is SO delicious that I rarely get a photo of it. You can see it in her right hand. We divided it in half and I ate it ASAP, totally forgetting to take a photo of it. THAT is how much I enjoy it. I take photos of all food all the time. This year on my actual birthday I wanted a Square Boy burger, onions rings and gravy and I actually took the time to take a photo. It was hard. So very hard. I know, onion rings and gravy, that is ridiculous, right? Ridiculously delicious you mean! If you like big honking old school charcoal burgers, Square Boy is where it is at. Fantastic prices and the best burger of your life. At least for me. Full Review: http://www.suziethefoodie.com/last-birthday-post-i-promise/ read more

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Great family owned business! My family and myself frequently visit this joint for there chicken shawarma and fries with gravy, also their home burgers are AMAZING!!! I would recommend u get the home burger over their other cheap burger ( which my wife loves ). Only downside with them bow is Due to Covid-19 the hours have changed making it harder for me to get some decent food after midnight!!!! read more

This place always have a long line up! With the quality and quantity of food they give, I definitely know why. I always get their chicken souvlaki on a bun/pita $4.75. I actually prefer it on a bun. The souvlaki that is in the bun is huge!! It also tastes really good with tzatziki sauce over it. If you want to get fries with it, it's a total of $6.70. The fries tasted alright. Additionally $0.50 more for gravy which I usually get. My friend got the hamburger combo for $4.75 and said it was pretty good. read more

This place disappointments me, use to come here a lot prior to the pandemic made the place great to come during the pandemic and now seems like there is a lot of creative accounting going on, prices claim to have gone up but do not seem to reflect on the menu board and what's worse is they messed up my order that I need to wait for them to re Make it even though it was called in, in advance with time to spare so not to say they were rushed. read more

Who knew places this cheap still existed in Toronto? Some of their dinner specials are a complete utter bargain.. I'd heard it was good for both Greek food and burgers - turns out they specialize in both, so we tried one of each. I'll be honest, neither will claim my best in city label, but both were incredibly tasty. If this place was in my neighbourhood, I'd probably visit more often. Cheap, cheap (did I say cheap?) and friendly. Glad we came! read more