dangerous dans toronto

Dangerous Dan's is closing

Toronto will say goodbye to one of its most famous burger joints soon. That's because Dangerous Dan's will be packing up their buns on May 29.

Pizza Nova bought the building they're in at the corner of Queen and Broadview and their lease is up. Owner James McKinnon tried to sell the business but instead it's just going to close.

"I'm disappointed, but it's a business decision," McKinnon says. "I could have renewed but I don't think i would have made any money. Basically they wanted an 80% rent increase and repairs. I've renewed my lease four times before and I can tell the difference when a landlord wants you to renew and when they don't."

McKinnon couldn't reach a deal with the new owners, and despite being excited about the incoming Broadview Hotel across the street, he couldn't afford to keep the business open.

"I'm shocked that I outlasted Jilly's, they were like a radioactive cockroach," he says. "I was hoping to be around for when it opened, but unless I strike a deal with Pizza Nova, it's not going to happen."

Lead photo by

Grant D


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in Eat & Drink

Ontario is home to the world's only Burger King with a roller coaster

Ontario mushroom species drips black ink and turns alcohol into poison

Pai reveals why so many celebrities flock to the Toronto restaurant

Award-winning chefs are opening a Toronto restaurant that will be the first of its kind

Scotiabank Arena restaurant in Toronto lets you eat there without a ticket

Toronto restaurant shuts down and transforms into a nightclub

Canadian shoppers endure PC Optimum woes during promo event

Toronto cafe closing location after nearly a decade