South St. Burger

I give this place a 2.5. There’s certainly nothing wrong with the quality, taste or portion of their burgers, but for the price, I’d much rather go to the Burger’s Priest or something and get the same anount of food for the same price, but muuuuccchhh tastier.
The poutine I got tasted like they made the gravy using the powder packets you can get at any grocery store… and the cheese curds simply didnt melt.
The burger was just ok, nothing special to get excited about.
I think I may have had my expectations for this place set too high because I was quite disappointed. I probably will not go back…

I was wondering around on my own searching for a reasonably priced late-​night dinner in Downtown Toronto. I really struggled to find such a place, until I stumbled upon South Street Burger. I ordered a 6 oz. True North burger with a side of cheese fries.
The burger was juicy and tasty, and the option to add your own spreads and toppings a la carte style. Despite the tasty burger, the fries were greasy/​overcooked and overall disappointing and the cheese sauce ($ 1 extra) was waterier than the drink I got.
Overall, my growling stomach was thankful to find South Street, and the burger lived up to the bill. I just wish that the sides also had met that standard

I’ve settled on South St Burger being the best burger meal (well at least the best fast food burger as Richmond Station’s burger is pretty amazing) downtown. The patty is always fresh off the grill with interesting toppings like cajun onions and guacamole or premium toppings like pineapple or brie. I like to see them put on the toppings as compared to Hero burger where it’s all assembled in the back out of sight.
Perhaps the best part is the fries, courtesy of New York Fries. They usually finish the burger first and then finish the fries last, so they always come out hot and fresh from the fryer. I don’t think they keep fries in their fry bin like those fast food joints, they just have single portions ready to hit the fryer so they always come out hot, which is how you want it when you freshly grind some sea salt on top or add some cajun spices.
It’s also outside the path, which keeps the line-​ups short and there always seems to be more than enough available seating.

Had lunch here two or three times and enjoyed my burgers. The place is well setup for both eat in and take out with lots of seating and fast food prep. With all the burger chains in the city, this one is underrated. If you haven’t you should really give it a try.

I got the poutine. the lady who was making it had no interest in making it. I finally got it after a 15 minute wait and she forgot to put cheese curds in the poutine. why do they call it the vegworks poutine when they put only half a spoonful of scallions and tomatoes on it?

Straight up, I’m not a huge fan of this franchise, i found the burger quite bland, really lacking basics like salt and pepper, the bun was very disappointing too, quite dry, the fries were just ok and the onion rings were not too bad, fresh made but they use a somewhat strange granular batter.
I was really craving a burger today and sadly this was literally my only choice on new years eve where most places had closed early. Bottom line is I’ve had much better, and I’ve had a lot worse too. Ultimately, i don’t think I’d give this place my money again, as there’s just so many other, and MUCH, MUCH better options out there.

I’ve had the Nacho Burger. It wasn’t bad, but nothing outstanding either. I am yet to find a US-​equivalent «best» burger here in Toronto. But I will keep on trying.
Fries, on the other hand, were absolutely delicious!

The vibe is the perfect mix of industrial cool and relaxed, the service super friendly, and the burger one of the best I’ve had yet in Toronto. The fries are impressive (NYF, and they actually taste like potatoes!) and the beef in the burgers is clearly fresh and cooked to perfection. I had a nacho burger which had fantastic guac and salsa and my friend described her gluten free bun as the best she’s yet had in Toronto. Will return.

South Street Burger is OPEN!!!
I work nearby… In fact, very nearby. I saw it undergo construction and was so excited when «New York Fries» logo was all over the walls.
I love NY Fries + gravy. It’s my faaav comfort fast food… I first heard of South Street from the Square One location. However I didn’t find the price justified when I’d be surrounded by other, more filling food options.
However here in downtown, I think it is quite suitable to pay $ 13 for the solo lunch. (I’m going to hope you don’t eat out often! Bring your own lunch for a healthier YOU!)
They have «preset» burgers such as:
— Hawaiian: pineapple, bacon, wasabi mayo, hot pepper relish
— Nacho: cheddar, guacamole, salsa, Jalapeño sour cream
But you can create your own burgers with your own toppings! Of course toppings like cheese and mushrooms would add to your cost, but there are free ones like tomatoes and lettuce.
SO THE AWESOME PART (right now) is that there is NO ONE HERE! I’ve been here twice at 12PM expecting a crowd. Especially since there are NOT enough tables… I mean, look at Sweet Lulu? But maybe nobody knows about it? (And now it’s on Unilocal!)
Pretty good burgers (Big Smoke is better)! Thanks for joining downtown! AND I can get my NY Fries + Gravy without going all the way to Eaton Centre, yayyyy