Flame Shack

Volcano burger was delicious. Fresh toppings. Patty was seemed fresh and expertly cooked. Should have had more onion rings with my order. 50 cents a ring seems high. My son’s Shack burger was ‘awesome’. Need a better drink selection.

Best burger place I’ve tried in Toronto hands down, and ridiculously reasonable prices. I can’t stand those burger joints that charge you $ 13 dollars for a burger– and that’s not even with fries, it’s just for the burger. I can’t roll with that shizz.
This place has really high quality food that’s prepared with love and care, and you don’t feel gross after eating it. I ordered the veggie burger and Greek salad and my friend ordered the Volcano burger with fries. The veggie burger was friggen amazing, and my friend loved his elaborate beef burger. Everything was very presentable with big portions, and we were both happy after our meals. The fries are also really good here.
Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed unless you’re crazy.

Quite possibly the best burgers my boyfriend and I have ever had. We decided to check this place out since we were in the area and super hungry and I’m so happy we did because I don’t think we can have burgers anywhere else ever again.
First you just have to get past the décor because once you’ve tasted the food, the décor has no bearing. We had the volcano and out-​n-​california burgers. Everything was freshly made and toppings were on point. But what we really appreciated was that we could taste everything in the burgers and nothing was overpowering the other, which is often the case, especially when it comes to sauce. The burger patty, super tender. The burger buns were kind of thin/​falling apart at the end but I didn’t even care because it just worked. Everything about the burgers just worked so well together! I’m getting hungry writing this review.
In terms of price, I don’t think it gets any better than this, considering gourmet burgers at other places can cost over $ 10. The gourmet burgers we got were $ 6.95 each and the out-​n-​california had what seemed like half an avocado in it!
If you’re a burger fan, you HAVE to check this place out! The owner was super friendly! Once you’ve eaten here, you’ll feel his passion and see that the delicious, fresh quality food really speaks for itself.

I can’t think of a better burger under $ 10 in Toronto. Avoids the overseasoning of most chains and focuses on just great quality beef. Not sure about one of the previous posters: I’ve only paid debit here, so definitely not cash only. And the fries have the crispness of being properly blanched before being cooked. It’s hard not to love an independent operation that clearly loves and knows their burgers.

I love Flame Shack! It’s definitely my go to burger joint for flavourful, never-​disappointing burgers for a great price! I never feel guilty paying for the food like I would in other places where u know it’s super overpriced. I love how the chef focuses on good food rather than fooling your eyes into ‘cool’ décor and things that don’t matter in the end. I love the fries and the fact that I can never get sick of them. The burgers are always fresh and irresistibly good! They are a good size as well. I often wish I had room for another but once you’re done — you’re done — I’ll savour another for next time. Love it!

The burger is the draw. I can’t judge the bun as I went with the lettuce wrap on a bbq bacon burger. Overall great value and super tasty. Very fresh and a good size patty. Décor is basic but it was still comfortable to dine in.
I will be back.

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I am not sure what to rate this place. The burger patties taste absolutely exquisite — handmade, home-​cooked, fresh deliciousness. But then, they slap it in between soggy buns and lettuce, and I am not sure any more. Their flame sauce isn’t highly innovative either (a blend of ketchup and mayonnaise).
I look at the sloppy mess in front of me, take a bite and immediately, I am in heaven. The burger tastes, amazing, no doubt about it. Especially now that No Bull, not too far away on Parliament closed down.
For the little joint The Flame Shack is, the burgers are overpriced. Especially when I draw comparisons with other burger places — the far better counterparts.

Just disappointing. That’s all I can say, surprisingly expensive for a burger with no choices and soggy too thick fries.

I wanted to give more stars but just can’t. This is one of those places that do it right and then finish it off all wrong. They got a great hamburger patty, but the bun oh my gawd, what were they thinking. They call the cheese Cheddar but it is really Kraft slices (yuk). Cash only, an issue, I don’t travel with cash and find cash only places a nuisance. Nice people run the place, very polite, just dropped the ball a few times.

Don’t be put off by the décor, the home style burgers made fresh here are worth trying. I wasn’t sure when I walked in, was pleasantly surprised and will be back! The fries could be better though.

I came here twice. Both times I’ve had unacceptable service.
The first time I ordered a chicken burger. They accidentally cooked a beef burger. When I pointed this out, they threw it in the trash and proceeded to make a chicken burger. I’ve had incorrect orders at places like KFC, and they will let you keep the incorrect order as well as give you a replacement to make up for the lost time. I pointed this out and they shrugged. The chicken burger patty was obviously a supermarket patty.
The second time, I ordered a smoked meat poutine. They charged me for a normal poutine. After the transaction was complete, the cook realized his error and demanded more money from me before he began cooking. It was his mistake, but I guess they’re super stingy. The poutine was mediocre. Cheese wasn’t fresh, and the gravy was so-​so.
I won’t be back here.

Finally — a place in Corktown that has a decent burger.
The décor is a work in progress (I hope) but it’s easily forgivable after digging into one of their tasty burgers.
Staff are friendly and the menu has a good variety of options.
I’ll be back.