Retro Burger

Best new burger joint in town!

While my wife and I were out, we just picked a place to eat at random, and ended up heading into Retro Burger. Sure, the table top arcade you can see from the window may have held some sway, but we didn’t know what to expect.
We had a burger and fries, and a fish n’ chips. Both were great; the burger was generous in size, and the fries, although not that great in portion, were fresh and crispy. The fish was actually really good for a burger shop, and I found the batter to not be overly thick, or soggy like you’ll find at Chippy’s far too often. Sadly, there was no coleslaw to go with the fish.
The price is not fast food cheap, it might even be a bit on the expensive side for those looking for a quick and cheap lunch. The meal itself is satisfying and fresh though and the staff was friendly.
We’ll visit again when we’re in the area.

Yes. It’s official: Retro Burger and I are doin’ it.
And we’re doin’ it all the time.
This place has awesome juicy burgers. A perfectly proportioned side of fries. It’s basically Harvey’s but better quality and closer to where I live.
I also love the staff. Greasy teenagers who are either awkwardly stick thin or overweight. This may seem odd, but having an athletic tanned server at a burger joint always makes me question why I’m eating a burger in the first place.
Oh and the Pac Man machine at the front! Only a quarter to feel like I’m ten again? Sounds like a deal to me!

This place quickly became my favorite burger joint in my area. The burgers fall into the ‘greasy spoon’ category of burger. It’s not a gourmet burger and it’s not cheapo fast food but it is a great burger. I’d compare it to Apache Burger out in Etobicoke or Dairy Freeze which is further west on St. Clair. The poutine and greek fries are also really good although the burgers are so big i barely touch my fries each time i go.
Can’t really comment on any other of the food items as I’ve only had the burger. My girlfriend had the chicken burger once and didn’t really like it.
The older guy who makes your food is really nice and always has a corny joke to tell you.

So, I was craving a burger and thought I’d try something new, and Retro Burger was it. This location has been a bit of a revolving door of take-​out foods, and they haven’t changed any of the lay-​out, so I knew where to order and pick-​up, etc. Really, all they changed décor-​wise was to turn everything orange. You don’t see THAT everyday!
Extensive menu — lots of burger and non-​burger options, including chicken shwarma and gyros, and salads. Boring me, though, I got a cheeseburger and fries. I thought the cheeseburger stacked up (see that?) pretty well against Hero and the other competition, and the fries were really really good. Not fat-​free for sure, but good! Staff was nice, too. Also, they cook the burger and then allow you to dictate the toppings. There is a good selection of toppings and lots of sauces too.
Fair prices, good service. I wouldn’t say no to a return trip. Just not too often, cause those fries are NOT diet.

I usually bring my lunch to work but I didn’t today.
Retro Burger opened a couple months ago in the area where I work so I thought I’d check it out.
They have a wide variety of burgers (single, double and triple patties), fries, onion rings, poutine, fish and chips, etc.
I ordered the 5 oz burger (single patty) combo.
The burger and fries were fresh and hot. You pick the condiments for your burger … I had mustard, ketchup, relish, tomatoes and a pickle. The bun was really soft (just the way I like ‘em) and heated on the grill. The fries weren’t greasy at all.
For $ 7.88 (including tax), it’s a good deal.

So straight up, this place is better than the big fast food guys but not as good as the gourmet places like Craft, Hero, or Oh Boy.
The prices are very reasonable with a combo eating your wallet for a mere $ 6 – 10. The menu is quite diverse with a range of burgers, fish & chips, and souvlaki. If you’ve got a hankering for some county fair artery clogging-​type food you can also opt for a deep fried Mars bar.
I went with simple on this particular evening and had the 5oz cheese burger with sweet potato fries and a Coke. The advertising in the joint proclaims that their sweet potato fries are actually crispy. To my surprise the advertising didn’t lie, they were crispy; though obviously coated in something.
If you’re in the area this a a good pick for a fast meal that’s a little better than the same old clown burger. It’s also a good option if you REALLY like the colours yellow and orange.

Here comes yet another player in the ever thickening Toronto burger market. Just south of Yonge and St. Clair on the west side of Yonge, Retro Burger is a fast-​food style burger shop that’s so orange, nothing rhymes with it.
Their menu offers 5oz beef burgers, hot dogs, chicken burgs (and souvlaki), fish (on a bun or with fries), philly cheese steaks, poutines and if you’re feeling stupid: green or garden salad. As I’m currently dabbling in vegetarianism, I opted for the Veggie Burger combo for $ 7. It’s a decent amount of food and the skin-​on fries are actually pretty solid (especially with the shakers of seasoning). But the veg-​burg was not nearly the best I’ve had and in this burger-​filled town, you gotta bring it.
That said, there are so many options on the menu, including an intriguing «Big 10 Belly Buster Burger» (it’s double the meat, bacon and cheese) and a feta poutine that could be all right. I’ll give this place another shot when I’m back on the meat bus.
Obligatory Title Pun: RETRO Burgers won’t make HISTORY.
Menu Readability: Very retro type on an oh-​so-​orange background. Bön!
Need to mention: One of their bottles contains «Retro Sauce» a combo of BBQ and mayo and nostalgia.
What this place teaches me about myself: I never want to ride on anything called a Meat Bus.