I thought I had reviewed this place months ago! This place has been a staple in the area for decades. I remember going to this place for lunch when I was in elementary school. The smell and the atmosphere have resonated in my mind since then. For years, I avoided going but a certain comfort comes from knowing this place is there. The menu hasn't changed. It's what you would expect in an 80s/90s burger joint, updated to include current trends like poutine. It is the only place that has fountain juice which is another comfort. A large variety of bottle/cans of soda and juice as well. My daughter and I shared the grilled cheese which was cooked to my liking. The fries were perfectly salted and the fountain juice was just as I remember. Service was quick and friendly. They also have a steady stream of customers primarily locals. They focus on the customers who visit in person. No delivery options available. A great staple in our community! read more

The Burger Shack - Grilled cheese, fries and an old-school fountain drink! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

If you're in the mood for old school diner vibes, this is the place! Haven't been in awhile and was craving their cheeseburger & fresh cut fries!! Sooo good! No fuss and good food. Friendly service and bright restaurant with decent seating! read more

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The best old school burgers like back in the day I've been going here for 25 years Always made right!! read more

The best of the best family owned since day one and nothing has changed. Great char broiled burgers, fries onion rings shakes everything top notch Staff top notch read more

Friendly place, staff are there to serve your burger with toppings of your preference. The home burger (real meat) tasted a lot better than the smaller burger (which seemed to have a ton of filler in it - don't waste your money on this). We all shared the poutine - it's huge - a paper plate full. It's ok but this place I feel isn't the best burger and poutine we have tasted. I do know that a maple leafs player had frequented this place often that his jersey hangs in the restaurant. Small place with tight benches for seating. Seems like a lot of people like it on weekend days. read more

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The best food and service! Love the souvlaki, soup and fries. Everyone is so nice. They remember us every time we go! This is definitely 5 stars and we have been going there for years! read more

The Burger Shack Known to be known for the classic burger from the 70s, but if this is what its supposed to taste like, then thank god for me to be born in the 90s. I was curious from the many good reviews. Today was the day i had my fillings done at the dentist, so i was extra hungry. I ordered the homemade 6oz cheeseburger for $6.20, and upgraded to real cheddar for $1 extra. Also got their "thick cut fries" which are apparently a popular sell, they come unseasoned so youll have to do that yourself. Burger: lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, relish, hot banana peppers, caramelized onions, HP sauce (steak), ketchup, mayo. The burger was...large and flat. The buns werent toasted, and were very dry. I couldnt taste the "grill on the meat" or any distinct meat flavour from the homemade patty. The only thing that had flavour was the HP steak sauce which i tasted on the second half of the burger. The caramelized onions were very...raw like. I would have preferred them to be cooked down so theyd be flavourful and soft. The ketchup available at the seating booths were watered down! Beware of this. The fries were crunchy but had a weird pasty aftertaste in my mouth. It felt like i was eating flour dusted fries. Not particularly thick cut...as you can tell from the pictures. End note: Some foods make me go wow and drop my phone, but unfortunately Burger Shack's homemade burger and fries did not. If im eating a good burger, id be all in, both hands, eyes focused, mind focused on the yumminess. Here, I actually held half the burger in one hand and started texting my friend on the other. Also, if this is what it tastes like to a very very hungry person (i didnt eat for the whole day), then i cannot imagine how it would taste when i am regularly hungry. The burger was 7.20, and the fries was 3.90. I paid around 12.50$ after tax. Geeee. And this was meant to be a snack before i go to Kushi izakaya for their tapas and 3$ sapporo pints (after 9pm only). Now im regrettably full and wasted 12$. Should have just gone to A&W one block west. Then id be happy with their 5$ for two burger special. Need a burger recommendation thats not too greasy? Try Slab Burger at Bay/Charles instead: they are bomb. read more

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I love this place, it's got the old school vibe I love. Onion rings = great. Fries = great. Burgers = great. Milkshakes = great. Poutine = great and my go to for this dish in the area. Like that they serve it in those reusable containers, so you can save leftovers easily. I like to eat at Burger Shack a lot in the summer when I can take my food over to Eglinton Park to eat it while sitting on the grass. Winter is tougher and I find myself not eating here as much because I don't burn enough calories to justify going. Make sure you bring cash to avoid ATM fees as they are cash only but do have an ATM if needed. read more

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Classic little traditional burger joint. They even have the round colorful bubble gum dispenser at the entrance. We ordered the 6 oz homemade burger. The other option is frozen, as they explained to us. It is cooked for your order and you can point to whatever sauces and toppings you'd like. They also give you the option to choose from 3 different types of cheese as you place your order, which is nice. The taste of the meat is nice and grilled. The size is filling. We also got a side of fries and a chocolate milkshake which was really good. It seems like there are a lot of loyal customers and a lot of people going in and out to order. We did not have to wait too long. They also have so many drink options to choose from. I was very impressed. Would recommend trying this place out. read more

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Tasty, simple food, meats are charbroiled, sides are standard and well prepared. You won't find gourmet or elevated fast food here, but this place definitely has mass appeal with its solid burgers and Greek dinners. I just discovered it a couple of months ago and so far I've enjoyed everything I've tried, always take out. The reason I give it three stars is that the person working the cash at lunch also dresses your sandwich when it comes out, does not wash their hands or wear gloves, and speaks loudly and moistly over your food to the regulars in the joint. A real turn off, so I stick to the plates. read more

Home of the best Banquet Burger in town, year after year. Hands down. Been going here for 30 years.

Been going here for years. Tasty burgers hotdogs and chicken fingers. Love the home burger. Gravy is great too. A bit expensive but that's the area I guess. Recoomended. I believe it's still cash only tho. read more

Cash only. Got a poutine and bacon burger which I shared with my brother. The burger was good and quite big. You can customize the toppings. The poutine is a big serving size but I would definitely skip it. There were clumps of gravy, the cheese was not squeaky and melted, and the fries were a bit soggy. Wendy's has way better poutine. The store has a diner vibe so it's a little grungy but I didn't totally mind. The service was less than friendly. Overall, not worth a revisit. The burger and poutine came up to just under $20. Way overpriced for the food we got. read more

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While they could certainly invest in higher quality buns with a golden top, the meat patty in my homemade burger was juicy and flavourful. I'm lucky to have this burger place in my neighbourhood. Other than Holy Chuck, Grillies on Bayview and The Burger's Priest, I can't think of any other good place for quality burgers in the neighbourhood. If you're craving a proper old-fashioned burger, I don't think The Burger Shack is going to disappoint you. They their fries too. They're pretty good. read more

The Burger Shack - Homemade Cheeseburger - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is the burger joint that has been a staple for local burger lovers. Given that Covid had a negative effect on many businesses, residents were very loyal to this business and for good reason. Well done! read more

For $6, you can get a nice 6oz "homemade" burger. Add a few more quarters and you can get bacon or cheese with it. They have other burgers as well (classified as "char boiled") but those are 3oz apparently. When the patty is ready, they'll ask you what kind of toppings you'd like in your burger, such as tomatoes, onions, pickles, lettuce, and some sauces. I found the burger to be OK. Some found the meat to be a bit dry. Definitely lots of grease coming from it. Washrooms are locked and require you to request access at the front. read more

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This is a Toronto institution, they've been open since 1979! I've lived in Toronto for many years now, and I've just discovered this place! The burger, with pickles, lettuce, tomato, mayo mustard and cheese is melt in your mouth delicious! The onion rings are crisp and very satisfying. The retro decor adds to the feeling of a bygone era, and the nostalgia brings back memories of a simpler time. Steps away from Yonge and eligible, come here for a delicious treat and you won't be disappointed! read more

Burger Shack is neighborhood greasy spoon hamburger joint that is run by Greek immigrants. There isn't that many out there any more. In addition to hamburgers, they also serve souvlaki and other greek food.The restaurant decor is pretty run down and the service was gruff but efficient. The restaurant is always busy with many people driving in. I ordered the homemade burger with the french fries and drink. The hamburger was good along with the french fries and drink. The only problem is that it cost $13.50 for everything. Would I come back? I been here several times and the food has always been pretty good. read more

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All things in moderation is not too bad for you, so I use to go there once a month - at best. I can't afford all the calories a homemade cheeseburger and onion rings can put on the old spare tire. Burger Shack has been around all my life. They even opened one up, near where I grew up, but that one closed a loooooog time ago. The homemade burgers are pretty good. The fries are standard stuff you get at a burger joint but the over-sized onion rings are very good. Again, it will clog your arteries if you have them on a regular basis. Lucky for me, I only can get there when I go downtown for meetings or I might be having a quadruple bypass. The souvlaki is a good choice too. read more

Let me start off by saying 3 stars doesn't mean it's a bad place. The spot itself is kinda chilly and outdated but that's sort of the idea with a classic spot like this. The homemade burger isn't bad but it's nothing special so off that i can imagine the regular burger is not great. For the price, the home burger isn't worth it. The onion rings on the other hand are pretty good. It's like eating a donut which is not a bad thing at all when you are planning to eat out at a burger spot on your cheat day. The onion rings might be worth it if you are really into that kind of thing but a bit pricey, $4.75. Overall, if you have the money and want to give it a shot then I wouldn't discourage you from trying it out. A homemade burger plus onion rings cost $12.09 after tax read more

The Burger Shack - Cost, price - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The food is overpriced. A burger, fries & gravy will set you back $17! Add a pop $2.50 you are coming in at $20 for a basic lunch. I do my obligatory pop in from time to time. My burger was good the fries are homemade but the reason I would subject myself to sitting on broken chairs was all about the price. read more

We stumbled upon this place as we were looking for burgers and fries. What a pleasant surprise! The banquet burger we had was wonderful and the size of the bun was "just like the old days". As big as my head, this burger was great. The hot home made fries were crispy and hot. The service we had from both the cashier and the owner (I think) was fabulous. This is definitely a "go to" place and we will drive out of our way to re-visit. Btw - we are somewhat "burger conisseurs", so when we mean great, it is great! Thank you. read more

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Mom and pops burger joint. The burger is homemade, yummy and juicy. No bells and whistles, you won't see thousands of burger to choose from. It's as simple as it gets... burger, burger with cheese, with bacon, or with everything. They also have souvlaki and other Greek food. I've never had those so I can't rate that. I think it's reasonable priced for what it is. If you're in this area and looking to grab a burger, I highly recommend this place. Also, one last important note. It's cash only. But, they do have an atm in the store. It's not something I suggest to go out of the way for, but I gave it a 5 because everytime I go here, they are consistently great with their service and burger. Sometimes the wait line goes to the door, not that they're slow, they're just that busy. Something I wanted to add, they have a free parking lot, which is rare in this area lol. read more

The Burger Shack - Cheeseburger with 6 oz homemade burger for $6.35, plus tax - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

There's a reason that this place is iconic in Toronto, and that's because for years, they've been making old-school, charbroiled burgers and doing it excellently. There are no surprises here. No re-invention of the burger or changing what a burger is supposed to be. They keep it simple. Charbroil a patty, top it with your usual accoutrement (tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, mayo, onion), add cheese and bacon of course, and enjoy. This place is on the same level as Johnny's. While it doesn't pack the same flavourful blast that a griddled crust would provide to a burger, there's a distinctive taste to charbroiled burgers that will always have you thinking back to your childhood, and it still tastes amazing. Top your meal off with a good helping of fries and you'll be set. Long hours mean you won't have to go to McD's when everything else is closed. read more

The Burger Shack - Banquet burger with extra patty - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yuk, long wait for a basic burger And the ripped chairs scream old to me, not retro. read more

I would not trust these people. While eating here with my girlfriends, we started getting extremely tired, almost to the point of passing out. I had to call my dad to come pick us up, and when I got home I was puking for hours. read more

I am of a certain age that really loves, and appreciates, old school 'greasy spoon' burger joints, ideally run by Greek immigrants, with chargrilled burgers, fresh cut fries, and hand battered onion rings, and a fine example of that tradition is Burger Shack. What makes Burger Shack better than places like Johnny's Hamburgers for example, (another late-night joint that is mysteriously more loved than its product deserves, similar to Pizza Pizza), is that Burger Shack has a hand patted 6-ounce homemade burger vs. Johnny's frozen pre-fabricated filler-patty, and fresh-cut fries and onion rings vs. JH's mediocre factory-produced junk from the freezer. Throw in a great location, and late-night hours, especially on the weekends, and you got a winner. Best in the city? No. But combined with The Real McCoy, Golden Star Burgers, and Dairy Freez, Burger Shack is a fine example of the "charcoal pit" style of neighborhood burger joint, and I'm glad it's still here! read more

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The thing about an old-school burger joint like Burger Shack is, you simply cannot compare it to more modern places like Burger's Priest and Holy Chuck. The hamburgers at newer places like that are objectively better, plain and simple. And yet there's something irresistible about Burger Shack. Everything is suck in the past, from the decor to the furniture to the way they serve the food. And the food is good. On this particular visit, I ordered a 6 oz. hamburger with everything on it and boy did it hit the spot. It was a sloppy mess but it was delicious. And even with that assortment of toppings, I was still able to taste the irresistible grilled flavor on the patty. The cash-only thing continues to be annoying, though. read more

I am going to give this place a 5 star rating because my burger today was just so good! With all the burger places popping up this brought me back to the simplicity of just a good burger. It was a busy but they cleared the orders expertly and very quickly. Everything is dated in the place which made me feel very nostalgic. I would definitely go back. read more

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Seeing as it is Decemburger, and after reading my friend Dale M's review, I thought I had better check this place out. I come from the shwa. The land of basics. Where good unpretentious (and somewhat funny/odd) burger places run a plenty. So to impress me, this place was gonna have to be fantastic. It wasn't. I did have high hopes when I walked in and thought I was in the shwa. Looks like shwa meat, must taste like shwa meat. Alas, no. But I will get to that in a moment. What made it look shwa was that it was stuck in the '70s. A prerequisite for a fine shwa burger dive. Plus, when I went to the Burger Shack, it was all men, except for one haggard woman. There is a lot of haggard women in the shwa. I was also greeted with cold customer service by the cashier. Again, quite apparent in the shwa. I ordered a milkshake that I could have made at home - and better - with beating a piece of bakers chocolate against the floor and pouring some milk over it. The fries however were great! Really liked the fries. The burger - wtf. When I ordered, there were 2 options for burger patties. When I inquired, one was fresh and one was frozen. Really?! Who opts for the frozen one?! The topping bowls are just like the shwa. When I knew I may be in trouble, is when the man who topped my burger was polite. That is never a good sign. I swear the burger had filler in it. And not fill-er-up good, but filler of an unknown variety. It had a bit of a sage-y taste. Not too sure what it was. It was also cooked to a hockey puck consistency. Again, not good. For those of you that are still reading and are familiar with suburban/country lingo....here is how my dad would rate this place: Cock sucker that parkin lot is like a dog fucking a football*. If I had my ol half tonne** she woulda had a hard time fitin in der. The place is pretnear*** like the ones at home, so why the fuck would you drive into the city for a son of a bitch burger? At least with the city you wouldn't have to worry bout skitters**** in the summer like we do at home. Plus, I would only drive in here early Saurdee***** afternoon before the fucking crowds and lineups. The milkshake tastes like pony piss and the burger is cooked exactly how I like it, shoe leather. ________________________________________ *tight quarters **a pick up truck ***pretty close to ****mosquitoes *****Saturday read more

Really good poutine. Thick cut greasy fries with lots of curds. Portions are huge. Diner style located near a park we visited to play dodgeball. Was recommended here by one in our group. Their burgers are alright too. read more

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This is a great place to go if you want a fresh-never-frozen 6 oz. homemade burger. They make their own barbecue sauce as well, and offer hot sauce. Definitely go for the FRESH one, don't get the frozen one. They have an extensive variety of drinks to choose from. Your regular Coca-Cola products, to San Pellegrino sodas, Arizona iced tea, Snapple, and a bunch of other random lesser-known drinks (like fruit nectars from Egypt and Israel). I ordered the Israeli mango nectar and it had a taste that was reminiscent of when I accidentally spray perfume in my mouth. It was $2.50 for a can. I wouldn't recommend it. The banquet burger I ordered was delicious. Fresh patty, nice charcoal taste, fresh toppings, cheese and bacon. The burger came to about $6. As for Yonge and Eglinton burger joints, I would definitely recommend this place over Gourmet Burger Co., McDonald's, Burger King, and Harvey's. South Street Burger is another good option in the area but this one is independent and charbroiled so I'd choose this place for sure. read more

The Burger Shack - Banquet Burger (bacon cheeseburger) - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

MMMMMM. Burger Shack. I went to high school down the street from this place so I am well accustomed to it. If you can get past the 70's decor and grimy plaza (it's attached to a crappy looking Coffee Time) you will be rewarded by a great greasy meal. It is almost like a retro Harvey's where they announce your order into the mic even though they are like five feet away from the grill and you get to dress your burger from the large bowls of items from behind the glass counter. The burgers (if I recall correctly) come in different sizes and for a little bit extra you can have their special homemade burger. I defiantly recommend spending the little bit extra. The onion rings! Oh the onion rings! If you like golden, deep fried, greasy and delicious onion rings this is the place to come. The only place I've seen them almost as good would be Apache burger but in my opinion the burgers here are meatier and taste better. Their fries are pretty decent aswell. I also enjoyed the fact that cooked onions were another option of their condiments. They have a milk shake machine but the last time I had a shake here it was a bit grainy and not true to a good milk shakes creamy consistency or taste. This place certainly has a reputation uptown as being one of the best late night joints to hit up or just for a deliciously greasy meal. read more

The Burger Shack - Hot Dogs Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Great burgers. Place is dated, from the seating to the menu board. What's not dated is the deliciousness of the food. It gets pretty packed in here and for good reason. Try the banquet burger, homemade. Big and delicious and homemade BBq sauce... Damn. read more

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Succulent Souvlaki: Turns out that one of the best souvlaki dinners in Toronto isn't in Greektown on The Danforth but in the legendary burger joint Burger Shack. Chicken souvlaki is charbroiled and served with choices of Greek salad, Fries and or rice. The portions are very generous and the chicken is tender and juicy! read more

Yummy burgers but quite expensive given the type of establishment... fish and chips are pretty damn goof

a true 10, my fave burger place. outstanding home burgers, onion rings and fries. I love the place. They are also so nice there.

When I was younger, many times a year, my family returned to Toronto to visit family, and on nearly every occasion we made a special trip to Burger Shack, which we inexplicably have renamed "Bongo Burger" (so much so that we've told people we'll meet them at Bongo Burger, only to be met with their blank stares). My Bubbe Ida passed in her 100th year, and in the last 5-10 years of her life, first her taste buds started to go, then she began to forget the foods she loved. At 97, for instance, she revealed to us that she'd never had and disliked gelato, though she'd been enjoying it her whole life. But, she never forgot Burger Shack, and she always perked up for an outing to get half (or slightly less) of a Banquet Burger. With little effort I can feel the crispy edges of the char-grilled Banquet Burger in my mouth, along with the sensation of trying to pick the whole thing up, loaded high with condiments and veggies you get to choose. Then there are the great fries, with thick, dark-brown gravy, and a pink cream soda to wash everything down. read more

I visited Toronto in late Jan 2012. I was dissapointed to realize that the show "Diners Drive-ins, and Dives" had no Canadian restaurants. I did a search for Canadian DDD's, and found this posting on Chowhound: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/619901 where Burger Shack was mentioned. I went one night during the trip; I got the bacon cheeseburger and fries. My American debit card wouldn't work in the ATM they have here, but thankfully they took US Dollars (at face value). The burger was good, but it tasted like spiced lamb, not beef. It was a very interesting an pleasing taste. The fries were very good. No complaints, and I wish I lived closer so I could try more items. Basically a step below a diner, but they do things very well. read more

Ha another tasty feast at the Burger Shack. I like the burgers here, very tasty. I just love the old diner ambiance too. read more

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