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Piled high with cheese, bacon and an onion ring or plain with ketchup and mustard, burgers are a beautiful thing. Here is our list of the 75 best burger joints from the Streets of Toronto.

Aloette

Baby sis to Alo, this downstairs diner is the cool sibling — the more approachable one you want to be friends with (and actually stand a chance with).
Richmond Station

Richmond Station

Richmond Station, located at the edge of the financial district at Yonge and Richmond — steps from busy subway thoroughfare — is a play on a train station stop for Toronto locals on their way home.

Harry's Charbroiled

The Little Italy space offers takeout only, with the Harry’s Charbroiled food truck also making occasional rounds across the city depending on the season.
Rasa

Rasa

Rasa basically translates to “essence” in Sanskrit.

Holy Chuck

Holier than the Priest, Chuck’s mission is that same all-American flat-top burger with American cheese on a buttered bun.

Golden Star

Since 1964, the Doria family has been flipping some of Thornhill's best charbroiled burgers at Golden Star.

The Burger Shack

This long-time, no frills burger shop located in the heart of uptown at Yonge and Eglinton has been serving up the best classic burgers, souvlaki and shakes in town for more than four decades.

Rudy Burger

Customers zip in and out of Rudy’s wide double doors as fast as they can pay and scarf down a burger.

Cabano's Comfort Food

Cabano’s Comfort Food is an old-school sandwich and burger shop decorated with exposed brick and a sleek, modern design.

Maple Leaf Tavern

The new Maple Leaf Tavern opened in 2016 as a 115-seat restaurant. What was once a dive bar (not the hipster kind) is now a polished tavern with hardwood floors, exposed brick, a maple bar top and emerald green subway tiles.

Matty's Patty's

Toronto chef and internet celebrity Matty Matheson is not new to flipping burgers.
Allen's

Allen's

Since 1987, this East Toronto bar and restaurant, steps from Broadview station, has served up whiskey, beer, wine and food to both locals and those in the neighbourhood for a show at the adjacent Danforth Music Hall.
Happy Burger

Happy Burger

Happy Burger delivers on its promise of “serving up fresh smash burgers and dogs -- the happy way” from its no-frills Little Italy restaurant.

Top Gun Burgers

With eight locations across the GTA, the mission at Top Gun Burgers is to "restore the forgotten culture and craving for gourmet burgers" to the masses.

The Burger's Priest

Driving away from the Burger’s Priest, your hand will be in the french fry bag because, even ketchup-less, these babies are irresistibly sweet — Yukon gold fresh cut, fried twice in the classic French manner.

Apache Burgers

Run by the same family for more than 50 years, this unpretentious burger joint located in Etobicoke throws it back with a menu and decor straight out of the 1960s.
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The Ace

The Ace's menu, created by chef Peter McKnight (Smith, Black Skirt), features a smattering of rustic, seasonal dishes with some down home appeal and a bit of a French twist.

Antler

est known for being the subject of a vegan protest in the summer of 2018, Antler is actually a restaurant rooted in friendship, family, and above all, the forest.
Aris Place

Aris Place

Aris Place has one of those old-school signs that makes you think twice about stepping inside, but those who dare to venture are in for a surprise.

Aunty Lucy's Burgers

Burger joints may not be hard to come by in Toronto, but there’s nothing quite like Aunty Lucy’s Burgers.

Aviator Danforth

Aviator Danforth is just the place with specialized weekend brunch menus and afternoon tea.
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Bar Neon

Greek cuisine gets an Instagram-worthy setting at Bar Neon, which comes complete with a heated back patio.
b.good

B.good

For a corporate, fast-casual food counter that has aggressively expanded (five locations in the GTA opened in just two years), b.good is not afraid to show their patrons how the proverbial sausage is made.

Backyard Smokehouse

At the Backyard Smokehouse, good barbeque starts with solid marinating techniques.

Bingz Crispy Burger

This burger joint first opened in Beijing before quickly becoming a prominent fast food chain with locations across the country.
Boneyard Grill

Boneyard Grill

A casual upscale restaurant with a focus on ribs and other grilled grub.
The Burgernator

The Burgernator

With its black and army-green décor, staff-donned military berets and combative name, The Burgernator is ready for a fight.
Burgers n' Fries Forever

Burgers n' Fries Forever

This Ossington burger joint is serving up some sweet two-handed sandwiches and wants you to come take a bite.
Burgers Park

Burgers Park

North York restaurant Burgers Park draws inspiration from US burger joints like Shake Shack for its classic smash burgers.
Bymark

Bymark

Meet Mark McEwan's fine dining restaurant, Bymark, in the heart of the financial district in the atrium of the TD Towers.
Coast by mdp

Coast by MDP

A delivery-only turf-and-surf restaurant located across Toronto.
THE COMMONER

The Commoner Roncy

The Commoner is a staple in Toronto's Roncesvalles neighbourhood. The cosy and comfortable family spot is a home away from home for many of its regular patrons.
Duke's Refresher + Bar

Duke's Refresher + Bar

Duke’s has its sights firmly planted on the beer-swilling pub crowd, offering 40 brews on tap, including a selection of craft beers such as Beau’s The Tom Green Beer and Kensington’s Santa’s Stache.
Escape Goat Toronto

Escape Goat

This gastropub in the heart of Parkdale is serving up next level pub fare making all its food from scratch with ingredients that have been locally sourced.
Extra Burger

Extra Burger

In a city awash with gourmet this and fusion that, Extra Burger keeps it simple.
The Federal

The Federal

Since its opening, the Federal has become a well-known destination for the west end brunch crowd.
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Flo's Diner

Take the elevator up to find this Yorkville old school diner with its iconic red booths and laid-back atmosphere.
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Fran’s

ran's has been a Toronto landmark since the first location opened in the 1940s. The vintage diner is a tribute to simpler times.

GG's Burgers

This retro diner is spreading good vibes all day long with saucy burgers on the beach.

Gold Standard

Tiny restaurants are a thing. And Gold Standard is one of the many gems you’ll find.
Gold Standard on Queen

Gold Standard on Queen

Gold Standard on Queen packs a lot of flavour into a small space and for a small price.

Hemingway's Restaurant and Bar

Operating for more than 40 years, Hemingway’s Restaurant and Bar is home to one of Toronto’s most popular rooftop patios.
Homeway Diner

Homeway Diner

A makeover has slightly updated this local haunt that dates back to 1948. The menu has been given a face lift, as well.
Home Appliances Food Co.

Home Appliances Food Co.

This family-run food truck offers affordable burgers and donuts made from high-quality ingredients and meats sourced from local shops.
Indie Alehouse

Indie Alehouse

Fifteen years ago, the sale of alcohol was prohibited in the Junction. As a sign of how much the west Toronto neighbourhood has changed since then, it now has two local, independent breweries.
Island Cafe

Island Cafe

A quick ferry ride from the mainland, Ward’s Island is home to the Island Cafe, a charming family-run eatery that got its start years ago as a concession stand.
JOEY Don Mills

JOEY Don Mills

The JOEY franchise has become somewhat of a Toronto staple over the last couple years.
jump restaurant

Jump Restaurant

Jump Restaurant, part of the Oliver & Bonacini empire, is a financial district staple when it comes to high-quality cuisine.
King Taps

King Taps

This sleek space has 450 seats with 150 of them on a sprawling two-storey patio.
Kupfert & Kim

Kupfert & Kim

Kupfert and Kim bills itself as a plant-based, full service restaurant making delicious, minimally processed food that is awesome for humans, animals and the planet.
Lobster Burger Bar

Lobster Burger Bar

The menu, created by Marcel Schneebeli, offers an assortment of dishes that revolve around (yes, you guessed it) lobster and burgers.

Odd Burger

Odd Burger is the home of the world's very first 24-hour vegan fast food drive thru.

Ozzy's

Only at Ozzy's can you get a burger of fresh ground beef smash-griddled to a crisp and placed on a squishy bun for $5.

Peaches Sports Bar

If you're looking for a no-frills sports bar to casually sit in while watching the game, look no further than this Parkdale haunt.

Petty Cash

The name Petty Cash plays on the idea that people are going there with their petty cash to have a good time without having to blow the bank for good food.

Pigot's Burger Club

“It’s pronounced pee jo,” is written across the top of website for Pigot’s Burger Club, but you’d know that if you’ve been following award-winning Chef Mike Pigot.

The Porch

What better way to spend the summer than on a rooftop patio, sipping fruity cocktails with your friends?
the rabbit hole

The Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole is the realization of a long-time dream for O&B district executive chef John Horne who spent several years working in London, England early in his career.
The Rec Room

The Rec Room Toronto

Cineplex’s newest venture may not be in a location that you’d expect. Tucked away in the historic roundhouse between Front and the lakeshore, the Rec Room is a sprawling entertainment complex.
Rock 'n' Horse Saloon

Rock 'n' Horse Saloon

The idea is for the Rock 'n' Horse Saloon to be a raucous, rockin’ party, but for those who just want to chill out at the bar may find reprieve in the barstools made from vintage saddles.
Rosedale Diner

Rosedale Diner

Since 1978, the Rosedale Diner has been serving a menu of globally inspired dishes for lunch and dinner, plus brunch on the weekends.
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South St. Burger Co.

South St. Burger Co. uses 100 per cent Angus beef patties, from cows that were raised free of added antibiotics and hormones for its burgers.
Stack

Stack

Stack's two-storey space has a sleek yet comfortable feel. The main floor’s deep room is lined with intimate booths and a houses a full bar.
Uncle Betty's

Uncle Betty's Diner

Whether you're looking for sweet, savoury or a something in between, Uncle Betty's Diner is the place to go when looking for a hearty midtown meal.
Union Social

Union Social

Created as a gathering place for Torontonians to eat, drink and be merry, Union Social has everything you need for an afternoon, evening or even morning pick-me-up.
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W Burger Bar

W Burger Bar offers up killer burgers and sides, sure, but when you order the kids a round of shakes, make sure to request a Chocolate Gorilla Monkey for yourself.
Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers

Wahlburgers, the famed burger restaurant founded by brothers Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg, has made its mark on the Toronto restaurant scene.

Windfields Restaurant

Windfields is one of the friendliest, family-focused eateries in the York Mills and Leslie area.
The Works

The WORKS

Burger mania is the name of the game at this downtown burger joint.
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Early Bird Coffee & Kitchen

Early Bird is known within the scene of Toronto cafés as being one of the original purveyors of specialty coffee, now almost expected in every independent café.
Against The Grain

Against The Grain

Down on Dockside Drive, Against the Grain is one of the most picturesque patios in the city.
The Cloak Bar

The Cloak Bar

The Cloak Bar is a dimly lit basement bar with craft cocktails and elevated bar snacks.
Grasshopper Cafe

Grasshopper Cafe

The food at Grasshopper Cafe is, of course, all vegetarian, and it’s mostly vegan, too.
Madame Boeuf and Flea

Madame Boeuf and Flea

Madame Boeuf and Flea is Anthony Rose's summer destination for a little eating and a little shopping.
Regulars

Regulars

Regulars, fills a void on the uber hip, sometimes unapproachably elite King West strip in Toronto.
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