Big Smoke Burger

Excellent burger. I went there yesterday and I tried the big smoke burger, it was tasty and well made, the size was fine too.

I ordered food from Ritual (an app that allows you to order food and come and pick it up from the restaurant If you never you used it you can use my promo code and get $ 10 off: BOJAN9939)
Service: (5 stars)
Since I just ordered it from the app, my only interaction with the staff was going there and picking up the food. It was ready in time they promised.
Food: (5 stars)
I ordered the «Ritual Burger» it came to $ 7.50. This is full worth the price compared to other burgers in the area that charge closer to $ 10. (Hero, P&L)
Ambiance: (3 stars)
The place is very cramped, it can seat maybe 10 people, a few at the bar two small table, and one larger table. Would not recommend this place for dining it, good for takeout.

Went there on Sat night for a quick bite. Was not busy at that time. Friendly stuff and the burger and poutine was surprisingly good! Totally recommend it if you are around and are looking for a quick bite.

Last Friday stopped in with a friend to have a bite. We both ordered the Jerk Chicken and a beer.
Way over priced for what you get… The chicken was very small and dry on an oversized bun.

Visiting Toronto for work. Great chicken sandwich and fries. Nice service. They were playing music with vulgar lyrics when I came in but when I inquired about their choice of music, they immediately changed it.

The organic burger was too dry. Not enough fat. I’m not sure if I want to try the other menu items.

Good burgers, good onion rings, fries could’ve been hotter. They come in nice metal bowls. Cash only!

Came here yesterday to get a free burger, fries and drink. I haven’t been to this location before but the staff were super friendly despite the crazy lines. They had a great system and pumped out burgers like crazy. The burger itself was great and juicy. I devoured mine before I remember to take a picture heh. Would definitely come back here when I’m in the area.

I like Big Smoke Burger’s better than the The Burger’s Priest, W, Hero and other places near by on King. The patties taste like meat and are more substantial.
The chicken burgers are great too. You can taste the fire on the meat.
Other burger places tend to focus more on smothering the burger with toppings, which can be okay if the toppings are delicious. Here at Big Smoke I find the meat quality is excellent and juicy — it tastes like a burger should!
It takes about 10 to 15 mins to get your order. Call ahead if you can.
Staff is full of regular faces and they all work hard and have a good attitude about being there.
I’ve ordered there many many times and they’ve never messed up an order.
The poutine is good when it’s good but a bit inconsistent. Sometimes it’s great and sometimes it’s a little low on gravy and cheese.
They have a smoky cheddar which makes the cheese stand out. I find with a lot of burgers the cheese isn’t very bold.
Milk-​shakes are pretty good but not excellent. I like vanilla and theirs is more milky than vanilla.

Great burgers, but the wait is kind of long. After you place your order it’s another 10 – 15 minutes before you actually get your burger which doesn’t make it ideal if you’re in a rush to grab and go.
The staff are for the most part friendly if not hipster. I like the Big Smoke Burger. My rule is always «if they’re willing to put their name on it, it must be good.»
Not sure if you can call ahead and order, but if you can, I definitely recommend it.

Yum! Fresh and delicious. Burger without a bun in lettuce wraps is perfect for a low carb meal!
They do organic beef burgers and gluten free buns!

Usually a great place in the hood to grab a burger, but awful service tonight from the lady at cash — very automated and almost depressed… too bad ;(

having an allergy to beef, it’s hard to eat at places like mcd’s or bk, or even A&W as the alternative options are not delicious. this place has an amazing variety of options and personally i love a chance to eat Lamb whenever i can. the location is close to the subway which is great, great setting to eat in, and an amazing price for the quality product being served
i would recommend to everyone

Took away a star as they don’t do sweet potato fries :-P
Aside from this — I am a huge Big Smoke fan. The burgers are always beautifully cooked — make sure to ask if you want it well done though. The fries are delicious and the poutine is to die for — amazing value too.
The staff are friendly and the service consistent.

Ok, so five stars may be a bit much, (I came on a snowy Saturday when getting in and out quickly actually happened) but here’s where I am putting this place above some others…
1. The basic burger was rock solid without being puny or monstrous. It was a perfect size. It is also fresh, not frozen beef. The Dijon mustard was great and the toppings fresh.
2. The «combo» with onion rings came in around 10 $, negligibly more than the heavily processed crap you’ve had too many times at major burger chains.
3. The onion rings are amazing. They are pre-​breaded somewhere else, but they are simply perfect.
4. I was actually asked how I liked my burger by one staff member and heard «thank you for coming by» from someone else. Few places in town seem to know you even walked in the door, much less care. I really appreciated the thoughtfulness.
I will be back.

I still call it Craft Burger.
The quality at Big Smoke is top notch, you can tell the beef is never frozen and high quality stuff. My favourite burger is the Crazy burger, the banana peppers and jalapeño havarti mix perfectly with the sweet/​smokey BBQ sauce and creamy crunch slaw on top. Yum. Last time I had it with a veggie patty and it was equally delicious — note when you ask for a veggie patty they’ll switch your bun to WW unless you specify otherwise (Question: why do restaurants make this ‘healthy’ assumption with vegetarian options?)
Anyways second pick would be the Spicy Burger but it’s missing the key ingredient of cheese. The caramelized onions however are divine and perfectly cooked.
Poutine gravy is so rich and I would put it up against any «poutinerie» in the city. Had the onion rings last time as well and they were perfectly crisp and sweet.
Finally to be completely overly indulgent I sometimes get a chocolate shake on the side. They are good but overpriced for a small portion. I’d get a Boylan’s Root Beer instead if I were you.

This place is really good for a homemade style juicy burger.
All burgers are made after ordering so be ready to wait about 10 min for your order
wich is so wirth it.
I had my burger grilled medium and it had a smoky char to it and added lettuce, onion, bacon, pickle and a chipotle mayo that was perfect for this burger.
Tried both the fries and the onion rings and while not as superb as the burger they where also really good and i would rate it ⁴⁄₅. Far from the normal fastfood fries/​onion rings.
Service was good and with a smile and prices a little above the average McDonalds but really fair for the quality and freshness. Think i paid around 12 $ for a burger, fries, onion rings and a soda. Not bad!

I’ve been to Big Smoke a couple of times now. The restaurant is super tiny with only four 2-​person tables at the front. So if you plan on visiting, be prepared to take out. When they get busy during lunchtime, their cashiers get super efficient. One person takes orders down the line with a tablet and one person takes payment. I received my order before completing my payment. Needless to say, I was impressed.
The two burgers that I’ve had were the Big Smoke Burger and the Blue Burger. They were both very tasty, but the one thing that stands out in my mind about the burgers here is that they are very oily :(
Although the cooks were speedy at delivery, it comes at the cost of mistakes. On our last visit, one of my co-​workers ordered the Blue Burger, but it didn’t come with some of the ingredients listed on the menu. So if you’re in the same situation, verify that you got what you ordered before leaving.

I was in Toronto on business and was headed into downtown with a few co-​workers. SUPER hungry after my flight and needed something awesome to satisfy my hunger. A co-​worker was in downtown already and scoping out for places to chow down. She found a hole in the wall joint called Big Smoke Burger; it reminded her of a similar burger joint back home (The Nook in St Paul, MN).
We walked in and got immediately slammed with the aroma of grilled burgers and deep fried fries; already amazed and salivating!!! This location is SUPER small, has seating for about 15 people and parking is AWFUL and EXPENSIVE; but appeared to be work the trouble.
The menu is straight forward, order a burger, fries or onion rings and a bev to wash it all down. I went with the Crazy Burger, onion rings and a black cherry soda from Boylan Bottling Company.
Here’s what comes on the Crazy Burger: jalapeño havrati, cole slaw, chipotle mayo, bbq sauce, hot peppers and lettuce. That alone should make you order it. I love spicy food and this burger certainly hit the spot. Somehow, everything blends together and the cole slaw simply completes the burger; it’s the ingridient that keeps everything cool (get it!!!).
This place is a hole in the wall, the label for napkins is literally a torn up piece of paper with «napkins» hand written on it and taped to the wall. I love places like this and will for sure go back when I get a chance.

I’m starting to feel like I’m rolling the dice and hoping for the best each time I come here. The burgers are inconsistant and starting to get progressively worse. I have already been in the hunt for a good burger place and only come here if I’m in the area. It is better than most burger places but can’t help but feel that it used to be much much better.
Again. Too much ketchup! I must remember to hold the ketchup and put it on myself.