One of my favourite neighbourhood places, and knock on wood it stays in the neighbourhood for a long time yet. The price point can't be beat, the family-run dynamic of the business is beyond endearing (in its own way ;)), and the food's consistently decent. Important notes are that it's cash-only and there are often lines going out the door during peak hours, as the place is quite tight and not really built for pick up-and-go orders (though they do do plenty of them!). It's fine though. Square-Boy's worth it! read more

It is what it is. Consistent. Cheap. Tasty. Reminds me a bit of the Greek restaurant skit from the really old SNL with John Belushi and Dan Akroyd. Coke??? No coke! Pepsi... read more

An institution on the Danforth and a destination whenever I head back home to Toronto.

Holy where to begin let's just say I've been walking past this place my whole life and that's hard to do this place is hard to miss. Everything they sell is on point and classic. The interior is a time warp and it is vintage. Don't miss out on this place if you haven't tried it, the prices are reasonable and the food is quality. read more

The skinny: NOT A RESTAURANT. This is actually a time machine run by a charity to help Torontonians experience the past. I mean... great food at prices from the 1990s? What else can explain this place The verdict: This is an essential Toronto spot. You do not have permission to pretend you know this city until you drop in here. Though open late, this place is a destination for honest, good food any time of the day. The good: the pricing here is just rediculous. A burger/fry/drink COMBO, is HALF THE PRICE of an a burger at many of the recent deluxe here-today-gone-tomorrow souless corporate fast food restaurants like South Street, Fancy Franks. I mean a 5 dollar combo is unheard of since hipsters took over Euro Meat Market in kensington a decade ago. How does this place do it? In fact, theres almost nothing on the menu for over 10 bucks, except a whole bbq chicken for 12 bucks! And the food is solid food. The burgers work really well with the toppings and sweet bread. (Note: this place caters to adults; if you need to ruin your burger with ketchup, u need to do it yourself) The souvlaki is enormous and filling. The fries are nice and crisp. The tzatziki is proper too. The environment is dated but that adds to the charm; I don't think i'd want it any other way. The customer base has been coming here for decades so it makes sense. The staff aren't friendly in that fake smiley polite way; they're friendly in the way they'll make fun of you if you're wearing Montreal Canadiens gear. Not many smiles here, but they'll ask how your kid's been doing if you're a regular. That kind of spot. The bad: the place isn't huge, especially in the winter when the balcony is closed. Good luck finding a place to eat in-house if you come at a busy time. (The customers are salt of the earth types here though; don't be afraid to ask to split a table if you need it) Some of the food isn't the greatest either. The gyro was a bit dry, the fries could be seasoned with salt (tho I get dinners like this often don't do that). Sure, though it's juicy, the burger patties are far from the thickest. I would have rated this place a 4 star place because of some of the food issues, but for the price you're paying, it definitely had to be 5 stars. All in all, this is yet another must-visit fast food diner type spot. Give it a shot sometime! Tip: for those driving, there's on premises free parking just east of the building that's easy to miss if you don't know the area read more

Mediocre food, bad service. I know this place is an Danforth institution, but being open for 30 years obviously doesn't exactly translate to a good custom er experience. The food was ... Ok. I was expecting to be blown away but the burgers are just burgers like at all the other burgers joints on the same street, same with the chicken souvlaki. Not good or bad just.... Meh. And expensive for that amount/quality of food. Think five guys prices for a Harveys hamburger. The service is... Unique. I guess the owner works the front counter, though he doesn't seem to happy about it. The experience kind of reminded me of the soup nazi episode of Seinfeld if you know what I mean haha. Not a bad experience but I don't understand the hype, I probably won't be back read more

Delicious and cheap. What more can you possibly want? I went to Square Boy tonight on one of my many repeat visits since I was first taken there by a friend in September '08. As always, it was yummy, affordable, and I walked away crazy full. As others have mentioned, the burger combo (a large, fresh-cooked patty with your choice of toppings, a carton full of fries, and a can of pop) costs a mere $4.25 + tax (add a little bit more if you want cheese on it). This is not only cheaper than a chain fast-food joint, but it's also WAY more delicious! I should also note that they have a wide variety of pop can options, and I usually indulge in an old-school fave such as Grape Crush. I've also tried the souvlaki there which is pretty standard amongst the other fast-foodish places along the Danforth. Not the best I've ever had in the area, but very good for the price. Oh, and you've gotta love the staff. Those old Greek men and their sarcasm and bluntness always makes me laugh! read more

Square boy is the perfect fast food place that doesn't make me feel like I'm eating fast food. The little diner is a great place to pick up one of their handmade banquet burgers or Greek dinners. My husband is a fan of their gyros dinner and I always go for the burger and fries combo. The place is small but any restaurant with an old school Pac-man game wins points with me. This is defiantly not the place to bring a stroller unless its patio season and you can sit outside - there is simply no room inside the restaurant. But there is a pretty big patio when its not packed. Also it's true there is also a wait for food, but its cooked fresh on an experienced cook-line and you can be happy to know that its not just being spit out of the kitchen. Make sure you bring cash as they don't accept any kind of plastic - and make sure you NEVER ask for a Coke because the guy behind the cash won't be very pleased with you. He's obviously a Pepsi lover. read more

Love the Chicken Souvlaki, it's great value for under $7 you can't go wrong with it on a bun. If you are going at lunch (12-1 pm) or dinner (5-7pm)give yourself some extra time because the lineups can be quite long especially during the summer months. They have all the items you would expect from a old school burger joint from burgers, onion rings, fries, BBQ chicken, gyros and milkshakes. The other good thing is that they have beer as well. Can't think of a better combo then a ice cold beer, grilled burger and fries. Eat here once and you will understand why there is a big lineup. Just make sure you bring cash as they don't take credit or debt cards. If you forget cash there is a TD bank across the street though read more

A ton of cheap, shitty food. This is an undeniably GREAT value. But I would never want to eat it again. The good: - There is actually a free parking lot here. Holy Awesome! - The old Greek guys working here are made of sass. - see above re: extremely cheap and plentiful (but bad). The bad: - The food is bad. Specifically: (a) the burger - thin, flavourless, texture of M&M steakette patty (b) the fries - frozen, fried in lard and not oil, and disgiusting I would probably never go here again, but for $4.80 including tax, you get a lot of food, which is probably not better than Wendy's jr. bacon cheeseburger combo. read more

Square Boy is a super busy and crowded diner on Danforth. I dropped by for lunch, and the crowd was insane, luckily they are quick with service and the order. Tried the chicken souvlaki for $9.00 and it was fantastic along with the in house tzatziki sauce. The chicken was char-grilled and perfectly tender and moist. That said, I was disappointed with their Greek salad though, using shredded lettuce just didn't taste right. They also drenched the dressing sauce, making the salad extremely soggy. Square-boy is located so close to work, that I'll be back to try their other stuff. read more

It's exactly what you're expecting. The banquet burger combo is cheap and filling. At 1/2 the price (if not less) than a 'gourmet' burger it's also 1/2 as good. But, that's still pretty good. It's on par with McDonalds price-wise, but you'll feel better about yourself eating here for these reasons: - Authentic atmosphere - Local businesses are being devoured by places like McDonalds - Beer - No gut-rot aftermath - Onion rings - Ms. Pac-man tabletop video game - Tzatziki - Rad old dudes - They're also funny - It's always got a line I could eat a burger everyday. read more

great prices and food with parking cant go wrong with that I like the idea of prices been reasonable so everyone read more

A nostalgic diner feel right in the heart of Greek town! Square Boy looks like it's been transported right from the 60's into modern day Toronto. They serve a combination of classic diner options with a mix of the ever present Greek fare of the Danforth. Want a souvlaki skewer on your hot dog bun? No problem. The place is tiny and always packed but if you're willing to wait 10 - 15 mins, it's totally worth it. Their burgers are homemade and actually taste like a burger. Tot top it off, you can have a meal for two for under $10! read more

I've grown up with this place being Greek and all. My dad used to bring me here when we lived in the area back in the early 80's. So, let's get to it. This place is not something you can expect a lot from. It's an old school diner with your typical greasy spoon fare found everywhere in North America. I've read a few reviews from people giving this place 2 stars and then giving McDonald's 4 stars which is completely unfair and illogical. This place is family owned and the soul that goes into the food does raise the standard of it. It's definitely not healthy nor does it have a Michelin star, but why would anyone expect that? It's definitely not pretentious and never tried to be anything other than what you see. So, let's go to the food. Cheap, tasty food, nothing spectacular except the money you save and the overall value for a decent meal. What have I had? Chicken souvlaki on a bug (the best I've had ever, as you've probably already read), rotisserie chick (very good) and last, their home-made banquet burger. Stick to these items and you'll not be disappointed. Don't expect to pay more than $10 for any of what I mentioned. Oh and that's $10 for the combo. Disappointed? read more

Sometimes it's not just about the food. The points in James K's review really sums up a lot of the Square Boy experience for me and I'll add these points as well: - Black Label in the bottle - They remember your face - They want your business - They always have the same lame jokes - Chicken souvlaki on a bun fully-loaded. - Good for pre or post Only Cafe pints In my experience, that of my friends and from what I've read here, stay away from the burger and stick with the souvlaki and enjoy the Square Boy experience. read more

Although the place is not much to look at, some of their dishes are incredibly tasty (as evidenced by the frequently long line out the door!). The chicken souvlaki on a bun/pita is some of the best souvlaki I've had in all of Greektown. No lie!!! The chicken is big and juicy, and their tzatziki sauce is super thick and flavorful. I have also heard that their home made hamburgers are good, though I still have yet to try. I think the secret ingredient might be Greek man sweat. Seriously, that chicken is fantastic. Note - they only take cash. read more

Staple in the greek community.Been around for over 30yrs offering the best chicken souvalki on bun...hands down. Forget aĺl the other places like Mr.Greek and other establishments out there. Where in the city can you get a combo like that for $7 and change??. And it tastes great!!!!. Looking to feed the family or yourself, this is the place to go. Try their half chicken dinner, or their burgers as well. You wont disappointed. read more

aaaah...the heavenly chicken soulevakis on the buns and their very own tzatziki sauce. The food is so simple but tastes so good! Don't recommend going here on a friday night as you will have to wait long. We always do take out even on week nights as the place is too crammed. Price is great (don't think the prices have changed in years, but that's a good thing!) . Love Love Love! read more

Ok, ok, ok, so I went to to the Diner after an amazing Tuesday evening spin class approximate time 7:55 PM- place is packed: line-up out the door; no worries I need a protein fix; Jamie and the crew are swamped; to the boys credit this is nothing out of the norm; functioning like an F1 Pit Crew; Jamie is not only calmly taking orders he is looking right in the eyes of the customer ensuring every fine detail and finicky nuance of your specific order is accurately parlayed down the line to the boys who are spitting out orders like no-one else's business. Due to the constant line-up wait time is approx 20 mins; the food comes - in the car out of here; I can barely contain myself couple of bites on the way home; bloody phenomenal again. Keep up the good work boys! Richie Rich~ read more

VIBE The look from 1985 has been updated slightly to 1988. The prices are also still stuck in the 80s. This place is compact. For instance, one customer can enter the door at a time. You're greeted by a pacman machine while in line. It's all kinds of awesome. The cooks are old Greek guys and speak Greek to each other. It's very Danforth. And the cashier knows his prices inside out. And the clientele? Men. Teenage boys, cops, construction workers, fathers and sons. They're all here. There are women too, but mainly men. I EAT/ATE I come here once in a while. I opted for the cheeseburger on this visit. It's not too far off from the frozen burger variety you get at your grocery store. But at $3 I'm not going to complain. Plus, they give you extra pickles. Bonus points. I got a side of fries and gravy and a 7 Up. Salty is an understatement for the gravy, but it's thick and slathered all over the fries in a cardboard box. Classic greasy meal and hits the spot for a craving on a Friday when you're feeling lazy. Total combo cost: $5.65 I spent more on a chai latte and a croissant at Starbucks! RIDIC. Their souvlaki is also a great deal at under $5 but I haven't had it for a while so I won't comment. OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK It's hip to be square. Especially at these prices. If you're a burger snob, this is not the place for you. read more

Excellent homemade burgers, excellent shakes, excellent prices. This is a great neighbourhood greasy spoon with some classic characters behind the counter. read more

Haven't been to this spot in ages as I moved out of the neighbourhood, ended up here last night for some late night eats and it is still a killer spot. Great for a late night grub grab. If you're craving a burger, don't bother with the regular one, it's a frozen patty (which they will tell you right off the bat and steer you towards the other option) and really not that great. Spend the extra buck or so on their homemade burger. But what you should really be looking at is their Greek fare. I got a gyros on a pita and it was JAM PACKED with meat. Only 4 bucks and change. Tried a bite of souvlaki and was tempted to go order one of my one. Gigantic, tasty greek salad. Onion rings were meh, I don't expect them to handbread them or anything but they weren't that good even on the frozen rings scale. Wimpy's still probably has the best (frozen) rings, in my opinion. Much like my beloved T-Bone's, ambience/interior matches what you see on the outside. Grungy, old school. Comfy booths but not many of them. Decent patio on the outside. I see some reviews saying the dudes behind the counter are surly or rude, I experienced the complete opposite. Cool bunch of Greek old-timers that were more than friendly...maybe we caught them on a good night. Decent sized parking lot which is very much a welcome bonus in this part of town, though it's just outside of where the Danforth gets really busy. Cash only which is a bit of a...PITA ah hue hue hue read more

Had a burger it was good till it gave me the shitsssss ... Will have to try it again.... Maybe ..... But it's always busy read more

Square Boy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A friend took me here the first time we've been here on two different occasions within a couple of weeks of each other. The man who takes the orders gets the line moving effective and also slowly repeats each order to the customer to make sure that it is correct, and it's all done at a good pace. The prices for the burgers, pita wraps and side order are affordable and the food is filling. There are also a few good combo specials that don't burn up your wallet. The first time I had a chicken sandwich in a pita with fries combo. The sandwich tasted good and also the fries had that crispy texture I usually like. The second time I had the burger combo which comes with fries and a pop, and as someones who digs onions, I got a order of that. The burger had a no-fuss taste, which hit home, the fries was just as crispy and the onion rings was delicious, thing rings that were crunchy/crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The size of the portions looks a bit deceiving but food really fills a person up. Both times we were there, we've had not had to wait in-line for too long and it gets moving fast enough. And I've seen several customers come in and leave with bags stacked full of burger and sandwich meals! Go check it out when you're around the Donland's station area! read more

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Pretty good eats and nice family who seem to work there..weird crowd but good for a quick bite. They mentioned home made burgers- I'll have to try next time around. Good quality chicken :) read more

I love the old fashion style look but i wish they made it more modern and bigger as is a very popular joint and most of the times is packed. The food is amazing and it can be addictive sometimes, especially the chicken slouvaki on a bun! read more

Square Boy's retro frontage is an unavoidable classic sight along the Danforth. The grimy tacky, and cramped interior looked like it has never seen a renovation since the last Trudeau government. Clogging the path to the counter while also cementing the burger joint's retro quality, is an old Pac-Man arcade machine, beat up but looks to still be functional. The $3 burgers is a jaw-dropping bargain in the universe of Toronto burgers, but it will fail to satisfy if you're looking for a mouthwatering stomach-stuffing burger. As a consolation, it is a much better meal than a McDonald's, and given a choice between eating here and at a multinational corporate fast food chain, I'd choose Square Boy. The burgers are small and bare-bones plain, and its thin patty are as tasteless as a store-bought or cheap frozen pablum burger you can buy at a discount grocery--it practically is that calibre of stuff. It is hard to complain about the quality for the price paid, sure, but c'mon! How hard can it be to make your own patties versus throwing in prefab stuff that simply goes from freezer to grill? I expect that kind of pathetic shit from a fast food brand! There are some on-site parking, and a patio space out front. The place is staffed by a crew of Greek old-timers who are shipshape but lack much customer service skills. Apparently their Greek fares are much better than their no-frills burgers and fries. Maybe that's what I should go for the next time I ever find myself having to choose between a shitty ubiquitous fast food chain and Square Boy. Or one could cross the street to The Works, where one can indulge in pricey burgers after deciphering their overly complicated menu. For the record, the burger patties at Square Boy are not square. {TTC: walk your square ass from Donlands station, or get off the 83 bus when it reaches Danforth/Jones. Wait a minute, why the hell am I giving public transit instructions to a greasy hole?} read more

Square Boy offers the best grindage in the east-side, especially after a night of drinking down the street at The Only Cafe. I rarely find myself down on the Danforth unless I'm visiting the Only, and Square Boy is the perfect food solution at the end of the night. (Note, Square Boy closes before the Only does, so time your inebriation/hunger ratio accordingly). The burgers are large as hell, the fries and drink combo is cheap, and the meal will leave you satisfied, I guarantee it. (Disclaimer: This is not a guarantee). Bonus: The gentlemen behind the counter are damn funny and friendly. A visit to SB is never dull. read more

I asked for their signature food and they recommended the chicken souvlaki dinner but it was nothing special and also the chicken was dry.

I think I eat here about once a week and it's because it's so good and filling and for such a reasonable price. The chicken souvlaki dinner with fries and side of gravy and the chicken on a pita are the best items in my opinion. The chicken dinner plate is so filling since you get a lot of well cooked moist chicken. The lemon sauce in the pita makes it a standout. When I first ate here and heard the rave about it, I thought I wasn't going to be impressed, but I definitely am. It reminds me of an old school burger joint and it's continued to carry that charm on. The guys who run the place are hilarious. I crave it every week. read more

Have been a regular at Square Boy for years, just like most of the East Enders here, usually getting the chicken souvlaki on a pita. Souvlaki is succulent and not greasy - the seasoning is to die for (making the souvlaki tastier than at all the Greek restaurants on the Danforth), especially when combined with their in-house tzatziki and lemon sauces. For under $5, it is very filling and perfect for late night cravings that don't make you feel bad about yourself. Make sure to get extra tzatziki! Their milkshakes are really tasty as well. I have often joked that if I were rich and famous and wanted food flown in, Square Boy chicken souvlaki would definitively be a regular feature. The decor is old school diner but tightly packed - better for a quick bite than hanging out with friends for a long time. There always seems to be a line no matter what time of day, but the wait for me has never been too bad. Free parking is probably a great perk for some, but I usually crave Square Boy later at night when it is free on the Danforth anyways. Location is close to Donlands for those taking the TTC. Though it is a quite no frills place, one thing that prevents me from coming more often is lack of debit/credit card payment options. read more

Honestly, it is exactly what you would expect with no illusions. Its a simple charbroiled burger place which serves regular uncomplicated simple food for a great price. No more, no less. read more

It's a neighborhood fast food joint that's supposed to have good gyros and chicken shwarmas that my friend who lives in the area recommended. First, I ordered a gyros on a pita with a side salad. Instead of charging me $8 for the dinner plate, he charges me another $4.25 for the salad on top of the $4.25 for the sandwich he rings in separately. The salad was a mound of shredded iceberg lettuce, a couple slices of tomatoes and olives drowning in a pound of syrupy Italian dressing. The gryos was as chewy as shoe leather - tough like it was old or fried too long (yes, I saw them fry it and not shave it off the core). Maybe I should've ordered the burger or chicken shwarma like most of the peeps seemed to, but my food was bad and the service shady. There's no way a place like this could serve this crap and stay in business in Chicago or even a more central neighborhood in Toronto, for that matter. read more

It's not a drive-in, but there is free parking in the rear. Old school burger and Souvlaki joint with old booths and front patio. No table service. Here you can order a hamburger special which consists of a burger, fries and pop for $5. Pick from typical but limited toppings. You'll get a backyard thin burger and fries that are quite tasty. The bun is a bit big, but okay. Men with thick fingers prepare your food. Total old school experience and good value for money. Cash only. read more

Square Boy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Busy, reliable and popular with the locals. Very cheap fast food made from appropriately cheap ingredients. It's passable, but certainly isn't doing wonders for the community's vital signs. read more

Square Boy - Lunch hour rush - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

My go-to spot for Gyros and Souvlaki in the Danforth!! Messini's is okay, but flavour wise, Square Boy does it right! Their Chicken is juicy, tender and made to perfection! The guys behind the counter are always friendly with a smile on their face! It can get quite busy and with limited seating, the lines can be long sometimes especially during dinner time. read more

Square Boy - Gyro on a pita packed with fresh tomatoes, onions and hearty tzatziki, my fave. - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food was good I had fish and chips. Then I had burger and fries was good to. The price was good next to little knot to much. I would again and try it again. read more

I LOVE Square Boy! I love that it's been open FOREVER!! There is always a line up, cash only and nobody cares. The Man who takes your order always gives you a personal experience, makes you feel like he remembers you from the hundred times you have been there before LoL They have the best gravy I've had. They have great combo deals and their food is always good!! Long live Square Boy! read more

This place is always busy. Its a greesy grill type of place. But if you want some yummy fast greek food, this is the place to go. Its decent pricing, the only downfall is its only cash. Parking can be tricky but if your in the mood for greek food this is a good option. read more