Ground Burger Bar

Good burgers and great patio. The $ 5 caesars were delicious and the burger selections is pretty awesome. I would definitely recommend it!

Probably the best burger I’ve ever had.
Interesting décor, friendly staff, great craft beer selection. it’s located just off Newmarket’s historic Main Street which allows for a pleasant stroll after dinner specially on a clear night.

I’ve been meaning to visit Ground Burger Bar for quite some time now, especially when we make the trip up to Upper Canada Mall. They recently introduced a new menu and had a lobster Mac and cheese on the menu, we ordered that along with a clam chowder and of course their burger.
Clam chowder was really good and reminded us of a soup we used to get at the Cheesecake Factory. Also ample of delicious little neck clams. The lobster mac and cheese, even though it was on the appetizer menu, was a very filling portion in a small skillet, we had to take this to go. We loved how it had a lot of lobster and the taste was not masked by a large amount of cheese. The burger was cooked medium well and was very juicy, so another thumbs up.
I’ll be back to try their lamb burger soon !!

Update re: being kid friendly: dined in with my husband and baby today and was so pleased that they had high chairs available and a change table in the washroom. As for the food… AMAZING again! Does not disappoint and still gets 5 stars again from me. Burgers are nothing short of spectacular and the onion rings are still the best I’ve ever had anywhere. So good!

This place is frigin awesome! I mean — probably the best bar I’ve been to in Ontario (including all the downtown hipster ones). They have such an awesome beer selection for a bar in NEWMARKET! They also carry ciders like Brickworks, which is rare to find outside of Toronto. Great atmosphere and the food quality is top notch! They source a lot of their ingredients locally and you can taste it. I’m vegetarian so I usually get their salads and veggie burgers… all of which are amazing. I do wish they had more vegetarian options as I love coming here, but end up eating the same 3 meals over and over. But oh well… the Beer selection keeps me busy.
Note to owners: you guys gotta expand or buy out the space above you. Your restaurant is so good and people love coming here, but lately it’s really tough to get a seat.

Awesome food, best burger by far in the area. Service was great and very friendly. Best place to sit is at the chefs table at least the first time you go to see what you like and talk with the chef. Beers on tap was a very solid list. Lastly and most important is the quality of the meat, top notch and takes a farm to table approach.

Been here multiple times. My first I was not that impressed but perhaps it was just what I ordered. I felt like even though the poutine has gotten a award, it was too «herby» the day I went.
Second time and third time was better. The sweet potato fries are AMAZING. The service is good.
The third time I went, my friend’s appetizer was VERY COLD. Maybe that it was frozen? However when they brought a new one (cheeseburger egg rolls) it was delicious like I had the very first time.
Overall I would definitely come back again.

Ground Burger is decent, but not my favourite burger joint by far. We ordered the poutine with andouille sausages for appetizers, and two Ground Signatures (one with smoked cheddar, bacon, and fried egg, and another with smoked cheddar and grilled onions). The poutine was good, but for $ 12, definitely not worth it. Even for $ 8, the portion was tiny. The one thing going for the burgers is their size; I was definitely full after my meal. Other than that, I was disappointed. I ordered mine on a pretzel bun, but it was so dry I had to wash each bite down with water. Not sure I’ll be back.

Checked this place out for lunch following a trip to Upper Canada Mall. Since it’s called Ground Burger, it was obvious that we were going to order burgers!
My friend and I both ordered their signature burgers. Added cheddar and bacon to mine on a brioche bun. SO good. The meat was grilled to perfection and very juicy. I also got a house salad as a side which had a nice vinegerette dressing and had chickpeas too! They provided us with condiments for the burger but it wasn’t necessary.
We ordered pop for drinks, and the root beer was waaaay too sweet. Other than that, great food and great service.

Decided to try this place out and get take out. Got 3 burgers and a salad but they misheard us and got the salad wrong. Other than that the flavours were good, slightly overpowering as everything left an aftertaste. By the time I opened my food it was all soggy which was expected. They give huge portions which is great but not sure if i could justify the $ 90 bill.
Definitely will try to give this place another chance though.

Tonight I went to Ground Burger and it was fantastic. My mom had recommended it and then I suggested a family outing. Make reservations and make them early if you want to go on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, as weekends are packed. On weeknights a there was 5 of us so still a bit of a wait (10 – 15 minutes longer) with our weeknight reservation because people lingered, but we got a great spot & great service so it was worth it.
I got the signature medium well burger with added house smoked cheddar and added bacon, with a house salad. The burger was absolutely fantastic, cooked perfectly not bloody at all but yet still juicy and flavourful. The house smoked bacon was crunchy yet chewy and gave the perfect level of smokiness.
The atmosphere was relaxed but very well put together and I enjoyed the industrial theme within and found it very appealing. But make note, the tables to your left as you walk in the door aren’t very well lit everywhere else is. We didn’t get a chance to try the balcony due to the fact that it’s January, but it looks like there’s a great view of the river & riverwalk commons aka the splash pad and skating rink and I’ll definitely be coming back in the spring/​summer to check it out.
Our waitress was so sweet and attentive and very helpful & she didn’t hover, so we still had space for us to enjoy our meal.
Overall my experience was fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone.

The atmosphere was interesting, rather loud but that was expected.
I was disappointed in the burger and the sides are expensive. Each addition to your burger is 1.50 regardless of what it is onions cheese or bacon .
The Oscar burger looked great on the menu but was disappointing; the hollandaise sauce was runny and very poor. The lobster was chewy and wet as if it had been frozen. The burger came with pickles that were not on the menu.
We sat at the prep bar and watched as the meals were prepared. It was crowded and the organization was poor. The prepared ingredients were often mixed as the narrow counter was cleared.
The staff were the best part of the experience as they were attentive and appeared to care about the overall experience of the quests.
Over all, the high price and the ingredients will have an effect on the rating.
We will try it again but I am not running to get back here.

5 star food, resulting in a very busy restaurant and staff that can’t keep track. It was a 45 minute wait until we could get a table, so they told us to go to the bar and we asked if they could tell us when a table is ready, but they gave the table to a person who just walked in. We had to eat at the second bar, which was really inconvenient. The place looks really big from the outside but they need a bigger restaurant or not giant round tables in the back. Don’t go here on weekend nights, it’s horribly busy.
On a positive note, the food was amazing and I would definitely come here on a week night or lunch when there’s less people.

We tried their deep fried pickles which were great. They weren’t like any of the other pickles we’ve had elsewhere. The burgers are really delicious.

Another Novelty Main Street restaurant without a unique offering. Higher than average beer selection on tap that wasn’t exceptionally cold. Average burger selection for a pure burger joint. Sides were small with an attempt at artisan flair (parsley on fries).
Looks really unique from the outside, but the inside’s nothing new to Newmarket.
Burger was OK. Price was slightly above average for the experience + quantity/​quality.
My recommendation is to stick with The Works on Yonge St.

I was hesitant to come here after getting accustomed to having The Works so close by with their extensive menu. Especially after realizing the menu at Ground Burger is pre-​set and much smaller. BUT my burger was amazing! I had the veggie burger was not disappointed. Fries are gluten-​free — awesome!

Visited Ground Burger three times since it’s opened and have been very satisfied each time! Don’t be concerned with a smaller menu, means the food is fresh. I’ve had the burger twice– it’s perfect, and I’m not a huge burger eater. Fresh toppings, tasty patty. And the bun! Oh baby. Delish. First night I tried their poutine which I would highly recommend– with dark gravy, fresh fries, large cheese curds and yes– Rosemary! It was tasty and different. My only complaint seems to be the same as others I’ve read online — very noisy. Very cool atmosphere but if you sit inside it’s a little hard to hear what’s being said at your table. Best bet is to take advantage of the patio!

Frankly I have no idea what are the 1 stars are about. I have eaten burgers and different cuisines around the world including North America, Europe and Asia. So I know what I like and what’s good as a restaurant. Not to mention that I love cooking all kinds of dishes at home too. Anyway to keep it short, though I can’t compare this place with some gastro pubs downtown, this place has a great selection of draft and crafted beer. I ordered the black and blue with multigrain bun and sweet potatoes fries. The burger is fresh, very juicy and flavourful though the salsa is a bit salty to my liking, I still like it. The sweet potato fries were made perfectly as you have to know it is not easy to cook perfectly done sweet potatoes fries with soft in the Center while it’s still crispy and golden brown outside. And it’s thick cut too, not greasy at all.
The atmosphere and decoration is great with some detail to its design. Service is friendly and prompt. If the wait time is long it might be just because they are too good with lots of customer. Try some eateries in Cali and you know what I mean. Waiting for 45mins for a crab meat sandwich is normal when they are that good.
I’d give it 4.5 stars if I could. I’m just being conservative so I hope it has more space to improve. Like the placement of the tables, not sure what it is but I think they can make it more cozy. It’s a bit like cafeteria in the area closer to kitchen. They should close a bit later than 22:30. I’d definitely picky this place over Hungry Brew Hops with the better food. But they close much later with more choices of crafted beer on tap.
I’d recommend it to my friends if you ask me. I hope they can keep up with the standard and I’ll definitely come back for other taps and burgers. :)

If you’re going to try punch into the crowded burger segment, you might as well go for the brass ring. Ground Burger Bar has set up a pretty impressive operation, starting with eclectic décor that keeps your interest while you wait for your meal. The open kitchen at the back of the house looks clean and orderly.
But what about the food? The menu is interesting as well, with a number of unusual offerings, starting with appetizers like Octopus Tacos, and Poke. The strange thing is that they only have 3 burgers on the menu: Signature, Black & Blue, and Oscar. The others are not traditional beef burgers, including a veggie, chicken and pork option.
None of the beef burgers got me, so I decided to try the Crazy Korean, which is a pork patty covered in kimchee, daikon, apple slaw, lettuce and a honey hoisin sauce. I chose the pretzel bun to wrap around the already interesting combination.
The burger arrived on a small plank with a side of dirty fries, hiding the fact that the juices were about to come spilling out just like any other spectacular burger. The kimchee had a nice bite, and the pork patty was flavourful.
So in the world of burger joints, how does the Ground Burger Bar stack up on $ 20 for a burger and an iced tea? For Newmarket, I would rate GBB at the top, barely a notch higher than the Works, but the Works has a much larger variety of actual burgers. Then comes South Street, then 5 Guys, etc. GBB is off to a good start!

I have a prediction… A new long lasting hot spot in the heart of Newmarket, and it goes by the name Ground Burger Bar. Like numerous others, I have waited in anticipation for this place to open, myself being somewhat of a massive burger fan.
First of all… amazing location, right next to Main Street in Newmarket, by the park, right next to where they have the Farmers Market. You cannot pick a better spot.
I have been to this place twice now… and I will admit that the first visit was a little rocky, but that was based on inexperienced wait staff (which I will assure you has been corrected).
These burgers are great… good selection of different types, they are put together well, presented well. They have some other sandwich offers (veggie, blt, etc). The deep fried pickle appetizer is awesome, great fries, very good onion rings. I will advise that I find the appetizers a little on the pricy side, but again, I think the price matches the location of this restaurant.
There is an absolutely great patio on the side of this restaurant, and the place even offers blankets to those a little chilly eating or drink outside.
During my last visit, there was some live music, and this place got a little loud, and a little rockin… as it should for a Sunday night during a long weekend.
Now for the kicker… the owner/​manager Grant… walks around introducing himself, asking if everything is okay, listens to his customers and takes their ideas, suggestions, complaints, seriously. This is really at the heart of what makes a great restaurant for me… and that is the attitude that the owner and the employees want to provide a good experience for their customers, and I can say, that that is what this restaurant is after. They aim to please. I’m sure there will be more changes as these Newmarket burger champs further discover to absolute best way to deliver a great customer service… but for the time being, good food, good customer service, good location, and good restaurant. Suggested… ask for Grant and introduce yourself, and try some of this awesome food.
Cheers… and I will be back!