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The Burger's Priest
The Burger's Priest, near Queen and Coxwell, stands defiantly between a McDonald's and a Harvey's. It's on a mission to redeem the burger one at a time.
Open for a couple of weeks now, this tiny cash-only take-out joint has already won over locals. On a recent visit there was a steady stream of customers and the cooks were kept busy flipping burgers throughout the lunch hour.
To keep customers occupied while waiting for the food, the owners have decorated the restaurant's walls with photos of famed burger joints from around the world as a sort of homage to the art of a good burger. The overall vibe here is spartan, unpretentious and convivial. It's clearly all about the burgers and how to best enjoy them.
An efficient and friendly two-man operation, the Burger's Priest keeps things simple by offering a pared down menu. The beef they use is fresh ground in small batches throughout the day and it's supposedly never frozen.
As has become the trend recently, they also ask you how you want your burger done - and if you don't mind if it's a little pink on the inside.
During my first visit, I went for the Double-Double ($7.99) which is likely inspired by In-N-Out Burger's two patty, two cheese affair. The guy who took our order told us the burger's beef was ground just an hour earlier.
I ordered it with everything on - slivered onions, pickle relish, ketchup, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and two slices of perfectly melted cheese.
The burger itself isn't too large and is held together by a rather unremarkable plain bun. But the patties are amazingly soft and almost creamy. Hot off the grill, it tastes superb and despite being smaller than what I'd prefer, it's surprisingly filling. There's something to be said for freshly ground and grilled beef. Om nom nom nom.
As anyone knows though, it doesn't matter how good a burger place grills their patties if they can't master the art of fries. The fries here are sliced skinny and are tasty but I found them a bit soggy and oily for my taste. It's just a matter of preference, but I like my fries crispy and a bit thick, especially if I'm getting take-out and won't be eating them until a little later.
For vegetarians, there's something on the menu called The Option ($7.99) which is a patty made from two large Portobello mushrooms filled with cheese, tossed in flour and deep fried. (I guess you're out of luck if you're on a wheat or dairy free diet)
A few days later I return for The Priest ($9.99) which is a best-of-both-world's choice that has The Option paired with a cheeseburger.
This was bigger than the Double-Double and loaded with cheese which began to seep out once I picked it up. The heady combination of beef, mushrooms and cheese is stacked high, difficult to handle but is bursting with flavour and cheese. Pass the Lipitor, please.
Overall, my verdict is that The Burger's Priest really does make much better than average burgers and they are different from anything I've found in Toronto. Firm up the fries; add some milkshakes and I'll be coming back regularly for more.
Hours: 11:30 am to 11:00 PM (or until food runs out). There are a limited number of stools for a handful of dine-in patrons although most customers take things to go.
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Some people like smaller, somewhat 'soggy' fries. They should be crispy and bendy. Classic.
I have to agree with the Blog To reviewer, the fries were soggy.
KFC is right next door.
It's interesting to see this place open as the corner at Coxwell and Queen tends to be a little bit seedy. Perhaps it's signalling a positive change in the area.
;-)
Queen East is certainly getting its fair share of burger joints, and this one looks like it's worth trying. For the price they're charging though, they should have a debit system. Don't like the fees? Boo-hoo, a lot of people don't carry cash nowadays. I hate walking into a place only to find out they don't have a debit system. And no, an ATM in the store wouldn't make me happy, unless the owners offered to reimburse me for the bullshit $2.00 fee.
is this a meat money laundry?
also, what's up with the fries? frying in "lard" these days is really extreme!
O.K. how many of people on here are actually shareholders in this joint ?????
The bottom line is " EAT THIS STUFF ALL THE TIME AND IT WILL KILL YOU" ! LOL
regards
Fries and buns need salvation too.
I went to The Priest, found their cheeseburger under par. 5 out of 10. Great Burger Kitchen, much better.
are you trying to drive away anyone that is still willing to eat here?
The trump card is the dude saying they should bake the fries. Are you seriously retarded? Why would you even say something like that? You do not eat burger/fries for the health aspect.
BELIEVE ME THIS PLACE CAN'T HOLD A CANDLE TO THEM!
NOT EVEN CLOSE!
The fries on the other hand, are to small and just plain disappointing.
IN-N-OUT -250 locations-,in business since 1948
V.S.
the burger's priest-1 location,in business less than a year
IS THIS A JOKE?
What the hell isn't good FRIED.
fries, blah.
the price?
$19.
Freakin' expensive for take out, if you ask me.
It's just beef. And honestly, it's just a burger.
I could make something very similar at home fried in a pan, too .. if i wasn't so lazy.
but the cost won't bring me back.
IT HAS A SECTION CALLED "GOSPEL" WITH LINKS TO BIBLE SCRIPTURES ???
WHAT'S NEXT ,ARE THE MUSLIMS GOING TO USE SHAWARMA LOCATIONS TO RECRUIT
FOLLOWERS TO ISLAM?
Ex.
http://www.shakeshack.com/
The only two other places in Toronto that make real hamburgers is Stockyards and Allen's. They have to be greasy, slightly pink on a buttered bun.
Also, if you have a problem with the price from these places, then by all means, stay away and continue to eat your prefrozen cheap ass paties from the local diner/burger joint.
NOW WE HAVE A GREASY,UNHEALTHY,EXPENSIVE BURGER!
The fact that the meat is prepared fresh for each and every customer means that they really care about doing a great job. The fact that they put a link on the website called the gospel...to me means that they still care. The Burger's Priest is a place that cares about serving great food and and a place that cares about the customer. I will continue to tell my firends and family about the Burgers Priest much like any other resteraunt that serves great food and cares about people.
HE HAS BEEN SAVING UP FOR A NEW CASSOCK !
If the priest "cared" about "people", the priest would make a veggie option that didn't have cheese. He would also lose the high and mighty attitude.
I suppose that the greasy mess is the style, and that is why people love the place so much.
If you're not eating this burger you're not a real man
And what is with the weird religious links on the website? Just for curiosity, I checked them out and they link to some church that preaches against pre-marital sex and homosexuality. So unless you are a straight virgin, don't give your money to someone who thinks you are going to hell.
Hate wasting my time trying something that doesnt live up to the hype.
Was i reading some of these comments correctly? This is a classic American burger done on a flat top as it should be. Canadians are predisposed to thinking that everything should be grilled. Well all of the flavour (flavor) just drips away into the charcoal (or some toxic facilimily of charcoal). I agree that you shouldn't probably eat this fine fare on a regular basis but they have re-introduced that American hamburger hands down. If you don't like it, don't eat there. Stay with Harvey's, McDonalds, Wendy's or the equaly dried up tasteless burgers at Craftburger. Think out of the box people. You can't sue anyone for cardiac arrest when you can't point a finger at the who caused it. YOU chose to want to eat this kind of food so enjoy it in all it's glory.
So, let's see:
Cute joint.
I got the cheeseburger. The burgers are definitely greasy. My burgers' grease was seeping into the bun...But it was still a moist orgasm in my mouth.
The fries are sooo yummy. Not soggy as i've been reading.
My boyfriend and i got 2 cokes, cheeseburger, double burger and fries = $21.00....
Too expensive!
Especially for a damn burger.
The Stockyard has delicious, slow smoked ,high quality, BBQ ,with a friendly staff ,and awesome service.It is well priced and always delicious !
You don't get the attitude with the low end quality for a premium price.Not to mention the side of religious B.S. , that the Priest includes with every order!
Let him know that you believe in the separation of burger and state !
Is there a burger that has its own personal priest? *The* burger's priest?
Or is priest a new slang word for "cool" or "good", like "This burger's priest, man!"?
Highly recommended, must have the burger / fries combo..... Get ready to come back soon once you taste this product.
I guess people will line up for Burrito Boyz and Chippy's, so they'll line up for this place too. :/
Never again will I visit this pathetic slop shop.
0/5
as I continued my walk "afterbuger", I did not feel well. My ex felt the same. he said, "We're done". And we were big fans.
I really really wanted to love these burgers forever, well lve is not forever and neither is this burger.
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Congratulations on your amazing success.
I have nice dreams about the Option.