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Posted Nov 15, 2022
The Best Burgers in Toronto: Smash Burgers, Classic Cheeseburgers, Vegan Options and More!
Craving a classic cheeseburger with all the fixings, or a towering stack of patties smothered in sharp cheddar and crispy onion rings? Toronto’s best burger spots have you covered. From infamous beef smash burgers to juicy chicken burgers, you’ll find everything from indulgent comfort food to lighter options. Plus, for vegans and vegetarians, Toronto’s burger scene is packed with delicious plant-based patties that will satisfy every craving.
Whether you’re visiting long-standing burger institutions or trying out fresh new spots, Toronto’s burger scene offers something for everyone.
Here’s our guide to the top burgers in Toronto that you won’t want to miss.
JABS
JABS serves burgers that range from thin and crispy to thick patties covered in cheese. If beef isn't for you, check our their crispy chicken burgers and sides.
JABS
JABS serves burgers that range from thin and crispy to thick patties covered in cheese. If beef isn't for you, check our their crispy chicken burgers and sides.
Yonge and Eglinton
233 Eglinton Ave W
Burger Shack
American
Long-time no-frills grill serving up classic burgers, souvlaki and real milkshakes.
Burger Shack
Yonge and Eglinton
233 Eglinton Ave W
Long-time no-frills grill serving up classic burgers, souvlaki and real milkshakes.
American
Mississauga
61 Lakeshore Rd E
Rosie's Burgers
Your favourite neighbourhood joint serving up classic burgers with chicken and vegetarian options and sides.
Rosie's Burgers
Mississauga
61 Lakeshore Rd E
Your favourite neighbourhood joint serving up classic burgers with chicken and vegetarian options and sides.
Yonge and Bloor
75 St Nicholas St #104
Cabano's Comfort Food
American
Old-school comfort food with elevated ingredients specializing in chicken sandwiches and burgers.
Cabano's Comfort Food
Yonge and Bloor
75 St Nicholas St #104
Old-school comfort food with elevated ingredients specializing in chicken sandwiches and burgers.
American
West Queen West
923a Queen St W
Matty's Patty's Burger Club
American
Founded by Matty Matheson, this simple counter-service hub features made-to-order beef burgers, plus plant-based options and delicious sides.
Matty's Patty's Burger Club
West Queen West
923a Queen St W
Founded by Matty Matheson, this simple counter-service hub features made-to-order beef burgers, plus plant-based options and delicious sides.
American
Liberty Village
116 Atlantic Ave
Burger Drops
Burgers
Straightforward locale with a limited menu of burgers, fries and desserts. Each patty is formed and smashed by hand.
Burger Drops
Liberty Village
116 Atlantic Ave
Straightforward locale with a limited menu of burgers, fries and desserts. Each patty is formed and smashed by hand.
Burgers
The Comrade
Prime rib burgers are served in this laid-back, exposed-brick hangout.
The Comrade
Prime rib burgers are served in this laid-back, exposed-brick hangout.
Yorkville
121 Yorkville Ave
The Oxley
Traditional watering hole in a house-like space with classic British dishes including their popular hand-chopped burger served with a side of 'chips'.
The Oxley
Yorkville
121 Yorkville Ave
Traditional watering hole in a house-like space with classic British dishes including their popular hand-chopped burger served with a side of 'chips'.
Harbord Village
196 Robert St
Rasa
This spot serves global-inspired snacks and entrees, including their famous Rasa Burger.
Rasa
Harbord Village
196 Robert St
This spot serves global-inspired snacks and entrees, including their famous Rasa Burger.
West Queen West
127 Strachan Ave
Pennies Bar
American
If you're looking for sliders, check out Pennies Bar who sports a colourful yellow exterior and an outdoor patio.
Pennies Bar
West Queen West
127 Strachan Ave
If you're looking for sliders, check out Pennies Bar who sports a colourful yellow exterior and an outdoor patio.
American
Dundas West
1132 Dundas St W
The Lakeview
American
Retro American Diner in Dundas West offering diner fare 24-hours a day, including juicy burgers and stacked sandwiches.
The Lakeview
Dundas West
1132 Dundas St W
Retro American Diner in Dundas West offering diner fare 24-hours a day, including juicy burgers and stacked sandwiches.
American
Danforth Village
875 Danforth Ave
Square Boy
Always busy and always delicious, Square Boy serves up old school burgers and gyros in the Danforth.
Square Boy
Danforth Village
875 Danforth Ave
Always busy and always delicious, Square Boy serves up old school burgers and gyros in the Danforth.
Scarborough
6109 Kingston Rd
Shamrock Burgers
American
Tiny, rock-themed spot serving jumbo burgers made with AAA beef, plus souvlaki & sweet potato fries.
Shamrock Burgers
Scarborough
6109 Kingston Rd
Tiny, rock-themed spot serving jumbo burgers made with AAA beef, plus souvlaki & sweet potato fries.
American
East York
1400 O'Connor Dr Unit 4 & 5
Slayer Burger
Offering classic burgers, smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes and a range of sides, this burger joint is a delicious must-try.
Slayer Burger
East York
1400 O'Connor Dr Unit 4 & 5
Offering classic burgers, smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, sloppy joes and a range of sides, this burger joint is a delicious must-try.
Thornhill
7123 Yonge St
Golden Star
American
The spot has old-school decor and serves burgers, fries and onion rings, plus get a beer on tap.
Golden Star
Thornhill
7123 Yonge St
The spot has old-school decor and serves burgers, fries and onion rings, plus get a beer on tap.
American
Etobicoke
5236 Dundas St W
Apache Burgers
American
Featuring a '50s-inspired decor, this long-running joint serves charbroiled burgers and classic sides.
Apache Burgers
Etobicoke
5236 Dundas St W
Featuring a '50s-inspired decor, this long-running joint serves charbroiled burgers and classic sides.
American
Roncesvalles
385 Roncesvalles Ave
Gold Standard
Breakfast & Brunch
Carefully packaged in foil, these sandwiches and burgers wrap delicious ingredients into one flavour-packed bun.
Gold Standard
Roncesvalles
385 Roncesvalles Ave
Carefully packaged in foil, these sandwiches and burgers wrap delicious ingredients into one flavour-packed bun.
Breakfast & Brunch
Alexandra Park
163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor
Aloette
French
From delicious burger combos to mouthwatering sandwiches and sides, Aloette is known for their high-quality ingredients and crinkle-cut fries.
Aloette
Alexandra Park
163 Spadina Ave 1st Floor
From delicious burger combos to mouthwatering sandwiches and sides, Aloette is known for their high-quality ingredients and crinkle-cut fries.
French
Financial District
1 Richmond St W
Richmond Station
Canadian
Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner, this bustling spot offers a weekly menu of seasonal cuisine, including their famous Stn. burger.
Richmond Station
Financial District
1 Richmond St W
Co-owned by a "Top Chef Canada" winner, this bustling spot offers a weekly menu of seasonal cuisine, including their famous Stn. burger.
Canadian
Parkdale
1205 Queen St W
Matt's Burger Lab
American
Nestled in Parkdale, this burger joint is anything but ordinary. These unique and innovative burgers use seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients to keep their customers coming back for more.
Matt's Burger Lab
Parkdale
1205 Queen St W
Nestled in Parkdale, this burger joint is anything but ordinary. These unique and innovative burgers use seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients to keep their customers coming back for more.
American
Danforth Village
424 Danforth Ave
The Bullger - Danforth
Offering dishes from steak sandwiches and butchers burgers to chicken burgers and vegan options, The Bullger on Danforth has options for the whole family.
The Bullger - Danforth
Danforth Village
424 Danforth Ave
Offering dishes from steak sandwiches and butchers burgers to chicken burgers and vegan options, The Bullger on Danforth has options for the whole family.
Ozzy's Burgers
Ozzy's serves up their popular burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches (from steak to vegan). enjoy with an old-school milkshakes served at a counter.
Ozzy's Burgers
Ozzy's serves up their popular burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches (from steak to vegan). enjoy with an old-school milkshakes served at a counter.
Kensington Market
251 Augusta Ave
Top Gun Burger
American
A counter-serve spot with limited seating specializing in cheesesteaks, burgers and sides like poutine.
Top Gun Burger
Kensington Market
251 Augusta Ave
A counter-serve spot with limited seating specializing in cheesesteaks, burgers and sides like poutine.
American
Little Italy
76 Lippincott St
Happy Burger
Serving up juicy burgers, hotdogs, combo items and sides, you'll want to check our their fresh patties and waffle fries.
Happy Burger
Little Italy
76 Lippincott St
Serving up juicy burgers, hotdogs, combo items and sides, you'll want to check our their fresh patties and waffle fries.
Church and Wellesley
586 Yonge St
Holy Chuck Burgers
American
This is the place to go when you want to just to dig into a delicious greasy burger. With plenty of burger and side options, this joint is a must try.
Holy Chuck Burgers
Church and Wellesley
586 Yonge St
This is the place to go when you want to just to dig into a delicious greasy burger. With plenty of burger and side options, this joint is a must try.
American
Harry's Charbroiled
An range of beef, pork, chicken and fish burgers come with delicious sides and fresh sauces.
Harry's Charbroiled
An range of beef, pork, chicken and fish burgers come with delicious sides and fresh sauces.
Downtown
69 Duncan Street
Rudy
Burgers & Fries
No-nonsense joint for burgers and fries that offers a array of burgers and sides.
Rudy
Downtown
69 Duncan Street
No-nonsense joint for burgers and fries that offers a array of burgers and sides.
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