Amazingly, this place has been in Pickering since the mid-1960's, longer than I've been in…read morePickering, or even alive for that matter! For ages, we passed by Big M, noting its classic retro vibe and steady flow of customers. For years, we brushed off the recommendations of Pickering friends, but now, we have finally decided to stop by for a burger. There is outdoor seating only, so in the winter, Big M is a take-out only restaurant. Nevertheless, it was doing a brisk business at 6:00 on a Saturday. We each ordered Banquet Burgers (cheese and bacon). My husband and daughter ordered fries; I went for onion rings. They also each ordered a milkshake. Our opinion was united in that the burgers, shakes, fries and onion rings were exactly what the traditional, retro décor would lead us to expect. You'll not find surprising toppings or artisanal brioche buns at Big M, nor will you encounter the trending smash-burger. Rather, Big M succeeds because it delivers a fantastic version of the sort of burger that your Dad or Grandpa might have grilled up, or the burgers from that retro diner that you parents may or may not have dropped by on their way to the cottage that your family may or may not have visited or owned. Even if these weren't part of your childhood experiences, Big M serves up great traditional fare. Our burgers were made to order as we watched, and had a pleasantly browned and smoky finish, flame-licked by the grill, fresh, tasty toppings. The burger patty itself was neither thick nor thin, but classic 1/2 inch or so. The toasted Kaiser roll stayed crispy, and survived the trip home without getting soggy. The onion rings were the old fashioned, somewhat ponderous kind, as opposed to a lighter tempura style batter, and I relied on my husband to finish eating them on my behalf. But that substantial batter was exactly the right choice to pair with a traditional burger. The shakes were also traditional milk shakes, as opposed to, simply, "shakes", which may or may not contain actual milk or ice cream. The take-away: Big M is what it appears to be, a classic diner offering simple, diner-style fare. As such, it delivers a satisfying meal that more than meets the expectations: words like retro, traditional and home-style spring to mind. If you are in search of a trending, cheffy and possibly pricy experience (and I do tend to flock to those, when budget permits!), then Big M is probably not for you. However, for well-executed, basic, down to earth cooking, Big M serves up an excellent retro experience at a reasonable price. I'll be back to try the Whistle Dog (cheese and bacon) and the Canadian burger (Cheese and Peameal), plus another order of those indulgent onion rings.

The best burger I've had in the GTA!!…read more It was amazing. The bun wasn't soggy, all of the ingredients were high quality and well made. The sides are also really good. I've tried the onion rings, poutine and fries and they're all GREAT. Although make sure you hydrate because I did feel the effects of having a salty lunch afterwards The diner calls themselves a "drive-in" but it's more of an outdoor diner/to-go place. Most of the seating is outdoors and picnic table style. The service was wondering. Everyone is really nice and you feel welcome going here.

We somehow ended up ordering four hot dogs for two people lol. We tried the Tino, Jocho, Hawaiian…read moreand Umami, plus tequeños, mango juice and tres leches. Connor's favourite was the Jocho which was the Mexican inspired one. The Hawaiian has pineapple, so obviously your feelings about that will probably depend on whether you're a pineapple on pizza person but I liked that all four actually tasted different instead of just being the same hot dog with slightly different toppings. The mango juice was really good and Filipino approved lol. I also really liked the tres leches because it wasn't overly sweet and had a little cinnamon flavour to it. The hot dogs were around $8.99 each when we went, which I thought was pretty reasonable considering all the toppings.

This hotdog place has various loaded hotdogs inspired by various countries. They get 2.5 stars…read more Cachorro hotdog was decent. The bun was good: toasted & crisp outside & fluffy inside with a rich flavour. The sausage was quite meaty & a touch salty (I have a high salt tolerance). Toppings were decent: very subtle in flavour. Waffle fries was a tiny portion. They were decent. The spice rub was decent but quite salty. There were sauces on the side. Hot sauce was thin, sour & spicy. Corn sauce was thick with flavour; it was very hard to squeeze out of the bottle. Pink sauce was Thousand Island dressing & decent. Garlic sauce was decent. Slushie Margarita was $11. Non alcoholic lemonade slushie was $8.5. It was good: tart & sweet enough. It had a bit of alcohol.

I thought I had reviewed this place months ago! This place has been a staple in the area for…read moredecades. I remember going to this place for lunch when I was in elementary school. The smell and the atmosphere have resonated in my mind since then. For years, I avoided going but a certain comfort comes from knowing this place is there. The menu hasn't changed. It's what you would expect in an 80s/90s burger joint, updated to include current trends like poutine. It is the only place that has fountain juice which is another comfort. A large variety of bottle/cans of soda and juice as well. My daughter and I shared the grilled cheese which was cooked to my liking. The fries were perfectly salted and the fountain juice was just as I remember. Service was quick and friendly. They also have a steady stream of customers primarily locals. They focus on the customers who visit in person. No delivery options available. A great staple in our community!

If you're in the mood for old school diner vibes, this is the place!…read more Haven't been in awhile and was craving their cheeseburger & fresh cut fries!! Sooo good! No fuss and good food. Friendly service and bright restaurant with decent seating!

Edit: the team at Harry's reached out very promptly and rectified the situation. Very happy that…read morethey reached out promptly. I don't write bad reviews often but yikes. Waited an extra 25 minutes for my order and watched everyone who was behind me get their food only to find out they had put my order had been put iin the take out warmer without calling out my name, despite the fact the front of house person has alerted the staff when I arrived that the order was coming out soon. Ironically I used their own website to order rather than Uber eats but of course the Uber Eats order got priortized. All I got was a very curt "sorry" when I finally got my food. Since the website dosent have a contact email I figured this review will maybe get noticed instead. Sadly the food was good so it pains me to write this but hopefully the service can be improved. .

It's a quick burger joint with excellent burgers. The true reason for my five star rating though…read moreis their pie. They sell Gertie's pies and the chocolate peanut butter pie is just wonderful and will make you come back to the joint again and again. The service is fast and the ambience is moderately loud but you can continue a conversation. You should give it a try.

Great sandwiches and drinks. But nothing to comment about device or ambience as mostly I ordered…read morethrough Uber eats.

Original poutine was huge. It was a bit too hot when fresh. Gravy portion was decent & curds were…read moregenerous. Gravy was decent. Curds were pretty good - they had some squeakiness. Fries were pretty tasty & crispy & appropriately thick. They get 3.5.

Worst cheesesteaks on the planet. Super dry meat drowned…read morein pepper. Terribly expensive as well for what you get. Sadly can't leave a zero star review Go anywhere else.

It's been a long time since I first visited the original PPs location in a crumbling plaza in…read moreNewmarket. That's right Philly lovers, Philthy's got their start in the 905! The stockyards location is nice, in the midst of what reminds me of a mall fold court - just outdoors. The concept has changed and improved a lot since early days and it's not reminiscent of a Subway mixed with pita pit. You can order your choice of sandwich, poutine or burger they prepare it to order and then allow you to "have it your way" at the end as the finish it with the toppings of your choice. I had an original philly cheese with provolone onions, mushrooms and green peppers. Really great quality meat and perfectly cooked. I was impressed. Best of all the ingredients tasted fresh. I dig. I forgot how much I enjoyed their product, and it's only gotten better and I look forward to returning many times Eatcrest Out

Yelp helped us find a place for lunch in Bolton, ON and it no mistake. Cheeks is reminiscent of a…read moresmall local eatery. It knows what it is, with a menu consisting primarily of burgers & wings, limited sandwich options, a few pasta dishes, and some salads. Yes, it's licensed to serve adult beverages. We came for the burgers and this turned out to be the right choice, specifically the Banquet Burger is one of the best I've had in recent memory. The patty itself is hand formed from fresh beef and cooked to perfection i.e., fully cooked yet very juicy. Make sure you use a napkin and take your bit over your plate. (Our server wisely brought us extra napkins.) The back bacon accompanying the beef patty was well prepared and decent sized also, a very nice Banquet Burger indeed. I also loved the crisp pickle and very much enjoyed the fries. An interesting aside. One of the condiments on the table was "Max & Marcus" prepared mustard. It's labelled "Montreal Deli Style". I didn't need it for my meal but was intrigued as a departure from the usual "French's" or even generic. I had to taste it and determined that it is indeed "premium" as claimed and would absolutely choose it over the usual suspects. Cheeks is very close to a busy corner yet there is a free parking lot very close by. It was April when we were there so the Patio was not yet in service however we got a very nice table near the window. Service was cheerful, quick, and attentive. The place didn't seem especially large yet I'd definitely be back particularly as it's not far from the baseball fields at which we occasionally have a game.

Only tried it once, but it was enjoyable. Forget exactly which burger I had but it was good, worth…read morea visit. Friendly staff too!

a friend suggested this place - burger with iranian twist. so we came together…read more this place has creative burger names...(yonge and steeles, yonge and eglinton, davisville, etc etc). ordered: 1. yonge englinton 2. davisville (beef patty, mushroom, caramel onion, cheddar cheese) 3. chicken nugget 4. chipotle dipping sauce (for the nugget). overall , the burger lacks of flavor. patty is slightly juicy. didnt really taste the cheddar cheese or the caramel onion. like sth is missing overall. not much sauce (i.e. not overpowering) but also too little. ended up using the chipotle on it .which makes the experience better ( my eating buddy ended up follow suit). and not enough chipotle in the end for the nugget. lol. i read the mixed review prior to coming here, but thought i'll give it a try myself. verdict - good for first timer. cheers!

Ridiculously good burger joint. It's crazy how good even just the bun is. The spicy mango sauce…read moregoes amazingly with the curly fries. The bacon is the best I've ever had, it's like an upscale maple syrup tasting varient.... Spacious interior and elegant design. Very friendly staff that genuinely enjoys their job.