Finding the No.1 Burger Joint in Toronto: The Burgernator
Do we have good food in Toronto? Yes. Do we have the very best of anything in Toronto? Most people will give you a 'meh' — but we're here to tell you — heck yeah!
The American hamburger is one of the greatest culinary contributions the nation has given to the world. It's too bad we're reporting from the wrong side of the border. We're at least close enough to make a top-notch replica, and we try not ruining it with any sort of Canadian sensibility. And Canada's not alone in trying to emulate the greatest dish using sliced buns. The appeal of the burger spans the globe (The War of Clowns and Kings), with variants found throughout the world. In Karachi there's the Bun Kabab, Mexicans make their Hamburguesas and the Chinese can't resist a good Donkey Burger.
There's just something about the double bread and meat combo that's inherently pleasing to the palate. It's an international happening. Case in point, Toronto is the best exemplar of the entire world packaged into 250 square miles. We wanted to reach into the melting pot and come up with the best burger joint the city has to offer. Obviously no frozen, heat-lamp crap would do. We were in search of the primo, ground, handmade, gourmet burgers. Yes. Sir.
Disclaimer time: the best burger in the city is definitely fuel for a foodie flame war so the selection in this article is solely mine and does not necessarily reflect the views of my We See Vistas colleagues. But I'm right nonetheless.
My pick, The Burgernator, sits smack dab in the hat of Kensington at 269 Augusta Ave. We had to go in person for some on-site 'journalism.' The place is instantly recognizable with its black and white Haring-esque sign out front. Inside, it's a bit on the dark side, but that's just to contract with the bright white chalk outlining menu items all along the walls.
Don't let the brawny guys working the grill in flattops scare you. They're as nice as can be, but they mean business when it comes to burgers.. They take this seriously. That becomes evident when you see the manifesto on the wall. The menu demonstrates this in kind, with gourmet toppings and unique combinations. There's no shortage of macho burgers with names like Drop Down and Give Me Chili, and the Big Bang. The latter features a 6 ounce all beef patty, buffalo chicken strips, Canadian cheddar, and roasted garlic rosemary Aioli. Don't worry, napkins aplenty are available on the premises.
I wasn't ballsy enough to attempt the shop's namesake burger (three patties stacked between 2 buns fashioned into grilled-cheese sandwiches). Instead, I opted for the less brash, but equally satisfying Atomic burger. A bakery fresh bun toasted in olive oil, 6 ounce beef patty, and a panko-coated, fried slab of mozzarella that oozes as you bite. Guilt free it is not.
The more health conscious among you may opt for a Hasta La Vista Birdie. Grilled breast, guac, roasted jalapenos, and jack cheese. Also for the poultry lovers there's the Resistance; a masala Turkey patty with mango chutney.
Above all, don't let the military theme fool you. Ibrahim and Ameer (The Sarge!) are no soup Nazis. The only thing they're disciplined about is the quality of their burgers. The meat is fresh, really fresh. It's grounded right on the spot. I mean, the place doesn't even have a freezer! You're mouth will water just reading the options off the wall.
The sides are well done as well. Fresh cut fries, some of the best onion rings in town, and no self respecting Canadian burger joint doesn't at least attempt a poutine. The Burgernator's rendition succeeds with homemade gravy, and mouth watering cheese curds. Feel free to drink it all down with one of their Salted caramel milkshakes. You can be sure that's what I did.
Overall you'd be hard pressed to find a burger as dope as this, but were prepared for all challengers. Tell us about your favourite joint.
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