I had lunch today at Square Boy. I had a burger there last week and it was good. I wanted to try the chicken souvlaki on a pita and that's what I had today. I got it with tomatoes and an oily lemon sauce and it was good and messy. The chicken was tender (they are freshly grilled) and had a nice spice. I'm glad I went back for it. read more

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My go to place in Greek-town and I always order one souvlaki dinner and one pita sandwich. Every-time I eat at square boy, food is consistent and service is great. I know when I go there, I won't leave hungry or break my bank. read more

Square Boy - Pork souvlaki dinner - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Was just in the area so figured I'd grab a quick bite because of the high ratings. Got their homemade burger and a souvlaki in a pita. Their chicken souvlaki is really good, however the homemade burger was a let down. It said 100% beef but I can definitely taste the bread crumbs. This is the best rating I'd give. read more

I can't believe I have been coming to Square-Boy for years and I just noticed that I haven't put my review in. This place is great. They are very consistent with their food quality. I have had almost everything on the menu. My favourites would be the Homemade Burger, Chicken Souvlaki on a bun or pita, Gyros on a bun or pita. The fries are awesome along with the onion rings! Don't forget your gravy for the fries it's top notch. The quality of the food great. Everything is cooked to perfection and it's made the same no matter when you come. Be aware the line ups can be long. For lunch I recommend coming by 11:30am if you want a seat. Dinners are a mad rush as well. I don't mind waiting for Square-Boy as it always hits the spot. I'm sure no matter what you try, you won't be disappointed! read more

This restaurant has never let me down when it comes to flavourful Mediterranean food! The portions are HUGE, and it's run by the most humorous group of people who have a long line of regulars because they always have funny things to say and the quality and consistency of the food remains the same! I got the gyro and fries combo, you really can't go wrong with their selections of menu items. I don't particularly love their burgers, but everything else on their menu has always been delicious! read more

Square Boy - Fries with ketchup - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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So all excited to make the drive down from Markham, I get there and very busy so I put in my order, pork Souvlaki on a bun with tomato, onion and a little garlic sauce and fries with gravy. They tell me 25 minutes. Get my order and drive away, find a nice spot at the park and open it up, well the meat is over cooked (some crunchy parts) and lots of garlic sauce probably to cover that the meat was overcooked, all you taste in the gravy is salt, luckily they don't use much so the fries that did not get contaminated by the gravy were ok. Have been there when they are slow enough, that they cook it in front of you and speak to you vs. not having any idea when your order is coming up and you are just a name to them. They were so busy that they left it on the grill too long or it was already made and they heated it up on the grill. Either way - Very disappointing and I thought they were better than this. Pumping it out the door and losing your standards is not the way to maintain your reputation. Too bad as its one of the few places left that have souvlaki on a bun. read more

Solid & proven East York classic. Older Greek guys banging out the vintage hits in a no frills hipster-less working person's environment. What to order for two: Burger Special ($5: comes w/ burger, fries, pop), Chicken Souvlaki Pita Special ($7.50: comes w/ fries), side of gravy ($0.50). Total is under $15 all in, and you'll both be full & happy. Surprisingly reasonably clean bathrooms, cash only. Will come again. read more

Ive been going here since I was in highschool, which was 15 years ago. Their $5 burger, fries, and pop drink still reigns supreme in todays economy. I have yet to find a better deal than this in the area, or GTA! I always treat myself to a souvlaki dinner every now and then, its well worth the price. The guys who have been working here have literally always worked here. The old guys in the front down to the younger fellow who mans the cash more often than not and seemingly can never lose his patience and honors every request customers throw at him. Always courteous beyond belief, of course the old guys have that old greek charm, rough exterior but always out of love. Best place and will support them for years to come. I remember when I was a student and often didn't have enough sometimes and they always let me go. Even recently I didn't have .50 cents for my chicken souvlaki dinner and in fine form he said no dont worry next time. Now that I'm older and no longer a student I walked right across to the bank and took it out and gave it to him. He was angry that I had gone, but it wasn't to insult him. They helped me out so much when I was going to Danforth Tech, now that I'm older I can repay them. Amazing people, they are the last of a dying breed of true, neighborhood businesses. read more

Do you even live in East York/Leslieville if you've never been to Square Boys. Amazing bang for the buck for your typical selections of burgers, fries, gravy, souvlaki, gyro, rotisserie chicken, Greek salad, etc.. Tight seating area and parking lot but definitely a staple restuarant in the neighbourhood since the beginning of time. Cash only for those who've never been. read more

I'm a fan of Square Boy Drive In. I visit here twice a month for their chicken souvlaki on a pita for $5.65! It's a great deal for the amount of chicken you get. NOTE: This place does get really busy, with takeout orders and walk-ins so expect to wait up to 15 mins for your order. Seating is limited, so I recommend taking it to-go. There is ample free parking in the back! Old school greek diner serving up cheap, freshly made food! read more

Square Boy - Chicken souvlaki pita $5.60 - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We were so looking forward to going to this shop after a recommendation. We were hesitant during a pandemic but thought we would take advantage of the glorious Sunday afternoon weather. Ordered 2 banquet burgers and fries. Sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather. Banquet burger was a big disappointment. Bun was stale and chewy. It was toasted to hide the day old bun. Fries were so so but the portion was small compared to other burger joints. It's a shame to see that Burger King would have had a much better bun than this. I wonder if the staff knows that they are serving old buns? read more

Iconic Danforth mainstay. Awesome burgers, souvlaki and more. Great prices! Free Parking!

A colleague suggested this place for it chicken souvlaki and homemade burgers. And boy ! he wasn't wrong. The souvlaki was grilled to perfection. Just melts in the mouth. And the place is damn cheap. Youcan have a meal in under 10$ read more

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The food is Decent. Burgers in this city have come a long way... The place is painful at busy periods (often), lines, no seating, packed. read more

I ordered the chicken souvlaki in a pita and it was amazing. The meat was flavourful and a good portion and the toppings were fresh. The pita tasted homemade and delicious. You can't beat the value. I loved it. read more

The chicken souvlaki on a bun at Square Boy is the best deal on the Danforth. I prefer it on the bun over the pita. The buns have always been soft and fresh. The helping of chicken souvlaki is a good size and has never been dry. Also they put tzatziki and a lemon sauce on it, so it is definitely not a dry sandwich. You don't have to wait to taste the Danforth for 5 dollars during the crowds of taste the Danforth. Just get yourself a chicken souvlaki on a bun for 5 bucks anyday at square boy. read more

Pretty good spot for the money. Hot dog, bacon cheese burger, chicken Souvlaki wrap and two fries for around $20. The servers weren't the most responsive even when asking basic questions but that's to be expected in busier joints. There are about 12 booths for seating but most people seem to get it to go. read more

Cash only joint but I've gotta admit, their burger tastes exactly like mine but only bigger, very, very delicious. Their gyro on a bun is the best I've ever tasted from any location I've ever been too. The food is super affordable and they add generous amounts meat. I love this location and would definitely come here more often if I lived nearby. read more

This place used to be real good but I've feel that it's not as good as it used to be. I can't comment on everything, only the food that I've actually ate there. The only real good thing about them now is they are still fairly cheap for a quick bite. I used to think their gyro was good but after eating gyro from other establishments you come to realize that Square Boys gyro is sub par and that's being kind. Also their chicken souvlaki is either under cooked and very rubbery or over cooked and dry as hell. I would say their best menu item is either the fries with gravy, onion rings or homemade banquet burger. read more

Cheap and convenient food and service. There are some seating area. They have daily specials or you can do different types of burgers or different souvlaki. Range from $3 for a burger to $10 for a meal. Good value read more

Old Greek man behind counter hurt customer feelings when customer trying to order food. He do this to all customer. Old Greek man know that customer eat more food when customer not feel good about self. Old Greek man very good business man. But FatCat get Stockholm syndrome from going to square boy. FatCat now go to square boy looking forward to abusive customer service. FatCat confused.!?!?. Things FatCat like - Food (recommend Gyros on a bun with fries) - Prices - FatCat think Old Greek man forget to change menu prices since 1985. Shhh. Not say anything. Prices go up if customer remind Old Greek man that now 2014. - Cash only. FatCat not like use credit card or debit card. Cash-only make FatCat realize he spending real money and not just funny money. Also FatCat not like NSA to find out what kind of food FatCat like. If NSA want information about FatCat... FatCat provide NSA with sample from FatCat's kitty litter box - NSA can analyze sample to find out what kind of food FatCat eat... Not analyze FatCat credit card info please Mr. NSA... Thank you... Things FatCat not like - FatCat not like to be around too much police. But police love square boy as much as FatCat and always come to get souvlaki. Not big problem for FatCat. FatCat just hide in far booth until police leave. Then FatCat stretch paws and enjoy Gyros and fries with bottle of Carlsberg. FatCat recommend square boy as part of "danforth tri-fecta of bliss". This is when customer go to three places close by in one nite. FatCat explain more in another post. UPDATE: pls see FatCat review for " The Only cafe" for trifecta of bliss. read more

This is one of those "community staples" type of places. A bunch of old, Greek men (generally with moustaches, bar a few exceptions) working hard to make some delicious grilled meats for you. Sounds sexy, eh? Well, it's not sexy but it sure is tasty! If you like Greek food, their souvlaki and gyro are excellent. The meat is perfectly tender and juicy and their sauces are the real deal. After all, this place has been around for quite a while (as the interior will easily attest to), so one would expect they know what they're doing. Mentioning the interior, it's kind of an old decrepit diner type of look they are going for, and it works. I think it gives it a charm, along with the fact that most employees are, as noted before, elderly Greek men. It just works somehow. The food is great, the interior is fitting, and the Laissez-faire attitude the staff have is quite refreshing and cute. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the neighbourhood looking for an authentically Danforth experience! Oh, and they make killer fries, defs get some on the side and enjoy! read more

Wow the homemade burger is amazing here. Made fresh and juicy to the last bite. This is the place to be in the area for cheap eats. Square boy is usually always packed with long line ups even later in the night. Retro looking little diner that looks like they are from the 70s. Their menu is quite extensive so there should be something for everyone here. read more

Used to pass this place before when I lived in the area. The sign is really cool, guess that's what caught my eye. Made a plan to check out the place the other day. Just don't don't go during rush hour the roads are horrendous, nothing new lol. Place has mini parking lot which was a big plus, especially for that area. Cash only :-( ... but on the bright side you can find the big banks nearby walking distance. Went around 6pm, place was pretty busy. Had to wait in line to order and to get the food, would say around 10 minutes wasn't an issue. Indoor and outdoor seating is available which is nice. Open kitchen, you get to see the full action. Place has a nice retro vibe. Ordered chicken souvlaki plate and tzatziki on the side, can't have too much tzatziki. Got a skewer of plump chicken, some fries, and a fresh garden salad with a nice dressing on top. As usual got some hot sauce on top as well. The food ..... is good. Well cooked seasoned chicken and as mentioned was nice and plump. Fries your regular fries, nice and crispy. Nice salad, good amount of feta, but the dressing is what tops it. Tzatziki was worth the extra 50 cents. Overall it was a well portioned good meal. In conclusion would I make a dedicated drive to Square-Boy Drive In...no. The food is great don't me wrong but nothing spectacular. Just your regular old fashioned, home style, hearty, whole sum, good diner food. If your in the area or if its on route then its definitely worth a try. Its okay. its good, its three stars for me. read more

Square Boy - Chicken Souvlaki + Extra Tzatziki Sauce - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Love coming to Square boy on the danny for some casual eats! I always get the chicken souvlaki with salad and fries or onion rings (usually to go)!! Their service is great. Their tasiki sauce is unmatched read more

Square Boy - Didn't get a before pic cause it was that good !!!! - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

How can I rate this place any less than a 5 star when the prices are so good? Sure, the burger is nothing fancy like those gourmet burger places, and resembles something you might get at a fundraiser BBQ, but for a price like that, I am not going to complain. I got the burger, fries, and pop combo for only $5.35 incl. tax. I'm glad they had iced tea there because some places don't. The patty is pretty thin, but it's OK because they give you lots of toppings and the bun is super soft and fresh. The fries weren't crispy or salted so make sure to get some ketchup. Also, keep in mind they don't have fancy sauces; just ketchup and mustard. Don't come here expecting gourmet burgers! Also, do not come in here around 1:30pm expecting to find a seat. I waited, hoping that I'd miss the 12pm lunch rush, but when I came, the place was bustling and people kept coming in. It seems to be a very popular place. I would say, aim for take-out and find somewhere else to eat it, unless you're willing to stand around waiting for a seat, or share a seat with someone. Man, I still can't get over their prices. I will definitely be stopping here again to get my quick fix burger! read more

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My favorite burger place in the city. Love the decor and beautiful exterior. Prices are great too! Thank you for making great food and keeping your prices reasonable! A childhood favorite. read more

I been coming here for years This is an old school diner run by a old school Greek man Great food, good prices and old school service Free parking on the side ONLY TAKES CASH ***** read more

Nutshell: Massive portions, simple and perfect flavors, all for a great price. Make the pitstop! As part of a road trip up to Montreal, I made a sleep stop in Toronto. It was kind of late for dinner, but upon the recommendation of my hostel they recommended Square-Boy for a quick hearty bite to eat. Originally I was going in for a burger, but when I realized I was in Greektown...gyro it was! The place was packed! It reminded me a lot of a late night diner i loved in college. It seems like a family run joint, which is always a good sign. I wasn't super hungry, so I just ordered a gyro with the usual (onion, tomato, lettuce). I should have gone a lot hungrier...The gyro is legitimately a two hander gyro. Piled high with meat, a thick slice of tomato, big leaf of lettuce, slathered with tzatziki sauce. The pita was simply beautiful, soft yet able to support all the goodness inside. I'd head back to Toronto, just for their gyro. I think my total came out to be $8-9. If you're in town, you definitely need to visit! read more

Square Boy - Just a gyro...a gyro as big as your face! - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My girlfriend and I were starving after the commute into Toronto, so we stopped for some cheeseburgers. Unfortunately it was so busy that after 10 mins we were still not served and after a large crowd gathered post-order waiting for food, we just decided to leave. Next time Square Boy. read more

Square Boy - Square Boy Hamburgers in Toronto - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Take out Tuesday!! And Square Boy didn't disappoint - called in - picked up within 15 min - and as usual AMAZING burger. Always worth the extra to go for their "homemade". It's DELICIOUS! read more

Hungry? If you're in Greek Town / Danforth area you gotta check out square boy! Quite possibly the best Greek food! Their portions are Ginormous and price is more then reasonable! Hence that's why there's always a line up! The ambiance in this fast food joint is "old school"! The decor inside is definitely dated such as the counter tops, signage and the display menu. (Colour from the Photo of the dishes are faded). Their uniforms are all in red with paper hats and aprons reflecting the 70's and 80's. They even have a Pac-Man arcade game machine inside! No face lift needed! The food and the price speaks for itself!!! Their Chicken souvlaki on a pita with their secret lemon / olive sauce is a hit! I'm salivating while writing this review :P Check this place out! You won't regret it! read more

Ahhh. Square Boy....our history together spans well over 25 years! Yes...I been going to Square Boy since I was a young lad. I have to say, many other restaurants do seasonal menus or perhaps even change their specials, but not Square Boy ! I think their menu has been the same since they probably opened! I guess if it ain't broke...don't fix ! Here is the thing....Square Boy is your basic quick service restaurant diner. Simple menu that they do it well. Most items are cooked to order. My go to is typically the chicken souvlaki on a bun and Chicago style gyros. Sometimes I do the home made burgers too. The salad is very simple but surprisingly tasty ! It's the creamy greek dressing that makes that salad. Square Boy isn't exactly a place you want to take a date to impress, but for a quick bite day or night, it never disappoints. Staff is typically friendly (except the one grumpy old greek man ) but that just adds to the theatrics. Decor...well mostly the same since it opened except for some freshening up. The prices...well...if you thought McDonald's was cheap....guess again ! I typically spend less at Square Boy but the food puts McDs to shame! One downfall...not the friendliness seating for us fat ppl. Maybe it's a sign to eat less haha. They also have a patio for summer which is nice as it does tend to get very packed with limited seating. And they serve beer ! Overall... a great mom and pops type of diner that is always a favourite! read more

Square Boy - Homemade Cheeseburger on a soft bun. :) - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

this place brings back memories of when i was a tiny little boy growing up on the Danforth and after church we would come here. Well 20 years later and now i have moved back and live here! I don't go out of my comfort zone here and only order the chicken on bun with fries. DAMMMMNNNN is it ever good. A nice garlic loaf smothered in tzatziki and topped with onions and tomatoes. They remove the large chicken souvlaki and top that off with their homemade lemon sauce which to me looks like olive oil mixed with lemon but hey that is their recipe not mine. Since moving back to this area i have been back almost every week and will continue that as long as they have chicken on a bun! only problem i have here is the long wait sometimes but meh life isn't always easy hahaha read more

Greasy goodness on the Danforth! Always a lineup means great food! Tiny booths always available because most do takeout... read more

Square Boy - Yummy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Apparently Square Boy is an East York family owned establishment that's been around for over a decade. My friend took my partner and I there on Sunday and boasted the burger meal which is 5.60 for a burger with a drink and fries. I opted for the homemade cheeseburger which was large, tender, and satisfying. Also didn't have any problems with the burger bun to patty ratio, the bun sufficiently covered the patty. Definitely be prepared to wait on an evening, it draws a diehard regular crowd. read more

Such a great fast food joint for souvlaki. Excellent price for a big chicken souvlaki on a bun. They slather the tzatziki like it's butter & finish it off with Square Boy's sub sauce. So fracking juicy & good. Don't care what others think, I'm a fan. And the ornery farts behind the counter are entertaining to watch, like having a meal & a show. read more

Square Boy - Chicken souvlaki bun ($5.65) - yummmy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I love this place not only for the food, but for the amazing kindness of the owners and staff. I once called them while driving home late at night just to see if they were still open. It was 1am. They said "we're closed but we can cook up a burger. Come to the side door" Truly remarkable customer service in this day and age. I've also seen them extend their kindness to people who are struggling. They once offered a young man a full meal after he asked what he could get for $5. I was moved to tears watching the whole interaction. These are wonderful people. read more

The chicken souvlaki in a pita is heavenly delicious and filling. 10/10 would recommend!!!

Recently saw the CBC story on this restaurant and was overwhelmed by the kindness and compassion towards customers and the community built into the business model by the owners Such fantastic role models for all of us. Next time I'm in Toronto, I'll be visiting for my first time. read more