Where can I get the best hamburger in the gta?
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Last I checked they still have a couple in highway rest stops. I was at the one on 400 south of Parry Sound this summer. (but I don't think that would qualify as GTA)
Too much filler in those things for me. I'm a meat purist, meaning the only way I like my burger is fresh ground beef (brisket for example), balled then squished and cooked on a flat top grill. Seasoned only with kosher salt and cooked medium rare. Maybe add a couple toppings like cheese, bacon and avocado. Not too many though, as I like to taste the beef.
The Stockyards - St. Clair and Christie does it just right.
As of May 2016 Lick's closed up everything
There were apparently 4 locations still running but they are indy at this point
Yeah, that little short weirdo? But after you got to knew him/them, they were ok.
I never liked their burgers but their fries with their bbq/steak sauce on them were awesome! As was their (fake) banana milkshake!
I found myself stuck in Stouffville one night with some time to kill. I popped into King's Landing. They serve some really good 'gourmet' type burgers.
Apache is a nostalgic place because I went to high school nearby and still live in Etobicoke.
But I like Magoo's which is also in Etobicoke, which might be better (yes there are better burgers than Apache but most people like it).
Can't remember his name here who recommended this other joint, but there's a good place at Runnymede and Annette too.
You mean the one on Rexdale Blvd? I'm in Rexdale a lot. I should try it again.
For a grilled burger you can't go wrong with Grillway at Runnymede & Annette, or Magoos on Dundas (just east of Royal York). Apache on Dundas in Etobicoke is also good and seems to be almost identical to C & Dubbs just inside the Mississauga border. They both have the same killer onion rings, toppings, and meat quality (Apache wins out though because of the atmosphere).
For a griddle "smash" style burger then I'm afraid Burger's Priest really does still win in my books. If you ask me, I think the crazy days of smashing beef on a griddle are coming to an end... Sure it makes for a juicy burger with a nice crust, but these places rarely ever season their meat so they usually require tons of toppings for any real taste.
I think an honorable mention should go to Weber's on Highway 11 on the way to cottage country.. I understand it's not GTA, but just ordering at Weber's is an event worth attending in itself.
For a griddle "smash" style burger then I'm afraid Burger's Priest really does still win in my books. If you ask me, I think the crazy days of smashing beef on a griddle are coming to an end... Sure it makes for a juicy burger with a nice crust, but these places rarely ever season their meat so they usually require tons of toppings for any real taste.
I think an honorable mention should go to Weber's on Highway 11 on the way to cottage country.. I understand it's not GTA, but just ordering at Weber's is an event worth attending in itself.
Adam, it was YOU that I was thinking about above, who recommended Grillway and I tried it once. Good burger and food with more variety than Apache.
There's also that pub on Bloor near Runnymede which has a good burger, but it's not a burger joint per se.
Thanks for your other recommendations here.
Man do I ever feel like having myself a nice juicy burger now. Will settle for a fur burger, minus the cheese, double up on mayo.
I went there after hobbying one night. It was late (or early in the morning). A weird fight broke out between two customers. The guys behind the counter had to break it up and eject the guys lol.
I took an SP there once after a concert. She really liked it.
Another good place is Zets.
Yonge St., from the top of Hogg's Hollow to north of Lawrence has about 6 places.
Burger's Priest
Hero Burger
MacDonald's (not saying it is good)
Burger Cellar
Stack
And the newest and my current favourite, the McCoy Burger. Similar style to the Priest but I think it is a better constructed burger and juicier. They can cook it to order, i.e. can be cooked rarer than medium well.
