This McDonald's visit conjured up a lot of memories being a regular well over a decade ago. I used…read moreto drop by the drive-thru after work when I used to work in Scarborough to grab dinner. I'd then sit in my car and eat before heading home. I did it well before COVID-19 was a thing. I still eat in my car these days, especially when I'm hangry. This restaurant's location hasn't changed. However, it now has two lanes that end up converging by the time you hit the first drive-thru window. I came here on a Friday night. I pulled out my McD's app to provide a code to collect points. I felt like a quarter pounder with cheese combo and got one. I got regular fries and a Diet Coke, which seem to be my usual order as of late. The woman at the drive-thru was nice. I paid with a credit card. I tapped and was done. My drink came out first, followed by my food in a paper bag. I thanked her and happily drove home without cursing at any bad drivers. My quarter pounder with cheese hit the spot. It was yummy. My fries looked a bit droopy and sad, as if they wanted to be potato contortionists when they grew up. However, they tasted yummy and salted nicely despite their soggy appearance. My drink washed everything down. It was icy cold and didn't taste watered down. It was nice returning here to relive memories being a regular McD's customer. It has improved since I was last here. I'd return when I'm in the area again. (54)

This is just a review of this locations recent featured menus items. Recently I tried their…read moreselection of doughnuts and smoothies and found them surprising pleasant. The crème brûlée doughnut was a nice treat. Though I wouldn't come to McDonald's just to order it, I do think if you're curious, it's probably worth it. I felt that the maple iced and caramel filled doughnut as well as the apple fritter and Boston cream doughnuts were similarly delicious. I don't know that it really stacks up against any speciality shop or even Tim Hortons but I would say it was worth the price. Similarly, though I don't typically order them, I tried a selection of their smoothies and actually found them quite pleasant too. The real star was their peach passion fruit smoothie. I would definitely order this again. It was sweet, tangy, and just a pleasant surprise. I also found the strawberry banana smoothie and blueberry pomegranate smoothie to be quite good but my personal addiction to peach flavoured drinks means the the peach passion fruit will always come first. They all come in festive cups to boot for the holidays. If you were wondering if any of these items were worth the try, I'd definitely give them a go as you might find them surprisingly good. Also, if you haven't tried the Apple pies yet, they are always delicious (though I suspect many of you have already experience these little delights). As a side note, they are just better in Canada than in other parts of the world due to the method of preparation. I think Canada bakes them and other countries deep fry them. You'd be surprised at the difference. I would however avoid the "li'l doughnuts". I found them disgusting. Timbits are way better. The next things on my list to try are the festive ginger cookies. Though I found most of these items good, they are chalk full of sugar which makes little, if anything, about them nutritious. They are also likely filled with refined sugars too but I'm sure none of us are going to McDonald's for the health benefits so perhaps give these a try next time you're there.

A couple of weeks ago, I was working a ton of overtime to get a couple of deliverables done before…read moreour software release deadline. Unfortunately, scope creep was introduced and I ended up looking at well over 2,000 additional rows of data in a spreadsheet that I needed to inject into my work. I clocked 38 hours on top of my regular work hours. My eyes! My dad was sweet to get me lunch from Popeyes one day during this craziness. My growling stomach and eyes appreciated the nourishment and rest, respectively. He dropped by this Popeyes on Bamburgh Circle. I have never been there, but I used to frequent the McDonald's often over decade ago. My dad says that they are next door to each other. My dad got me a four-piece fried chicken meal. It came with a side, a biscuit, and a drink. My dad knows that I like the mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy and coleslaw. He got me the former, which is perfect to dip the chicken (regular recipe and not the spicy) into the gravy. He also got me a Diet Coke. My meal hit the spot. The chicken was crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. I love the mashed potatoes with the Cajun gravy. The gravy has a slight kick that compliments the mashed potatoes nicely. I liked my Diet Coke that washed down everything. It was perfect. The food was delicious and much appreciated. When it doubt, fried chicken to the rescue! (72)

This Bamburgh Gardens plaza location is great for business since there is a school close by and…read moreplenty of foot and vehicle traffic. Daily specials are available and today was the Cajun Poutine for $3.99. A drink and/or side (e.g. fries, rice, etc.) is an extra charge. I decided on Poutine rather than chicken just to tie me over even though I love the way Popeyes chicken tastes. Service was excellent as the franchise owner was working the order counter and expediting the order fulfilment. There is a booth & several table seats for indoor dining. Two restrooms are available; one Accessible and both are Gender Neutral. My poutine was hot and tasty. FYI...No WiFi

So many chicken places around town and this one also came recommended so of course, gotta check it…read moreout! We came on an afternoon during the weekday and it was super quiet so we were concerned. No customer or lines always worries! The menu is concise and pretty standard width chicken sandwhich, popcorn chicken, chicken pieces bone in, or boneless chicken. We got the popcorn chicken (which was pretty sad and bland actually), fries (like costcos but not crispy), the chicken sandwhich (decent and would have again), and the boneless chicken (with small amount of mala spice. It's quite tasty but very oily so you get tired of it after awhile. It was flavourful though without too much spiciness) Overall a decent joint but with so many chicken spots on our hit list, this one isn't high on the revisit list.

A different option for fried chicken! It's definitely Asian-style fried chicken with the types of…read morespices they use in the batter. Reminds me a lot of Taiwanese type chicken. They have more than just popcorn chicken and strips though, they also carry sandwiches! We had to travel a bit with our take out order before we could dig in. It lasted really well partially because of the smart packaging that had built in holes to let out steam. The packaging was also super unique, mostly Marvel themed chicken characters! I had the popcorn chicken. There were only a few pieces that were all batter. For the most part, they were juicy and delicious. A great option that's open later on the weekdays!

This place shares a space with Lava Grill that sells shawarma. Lots of parking outside…read more Lots of daily specials and promos to choose from. Ended up with the boardwalk burger and some fries. It was really good. Better than I expected. Ingredients were fresh. He burger wasn't dry and the bun was nice and soft. The fries were good and had the skin on. It's a takeout spot with lots of seating. Service was quick.

Tips: - If you are ordering a milkshake, expect a longer…read morewait. It took two people fifteen minutes to make it. - Communication to the customer on how long it would take for my order to be ready wasn't stellar. On Wednesday night, after driving home from Mississauga, I felt like a milkshake. Where should I get one? I remembered that the Boardwalk Fries Burgers Shake location in Scarborough that I had visited months ago offered milkshakes. I also remembered this Boardwalk location in Markham. It used to be South St. Burger. Markham used to have two locations. It now has zero, which is a downer. I came here at nearly 9 pm. There were lots of parking spots. I pulled into one and entered the store. The Boardwalk is a combo store with Lava Grill. There is one entrance for both eateries. I walked in. There was a couple enjoying a meal. I was the only person at the order area, which is shared between the two eateries. It took a while for the man at Boardwalk to come over. He was making burgers. I ordered these items: - Strawberry shake without whipped cream - Dubai chocolate brownie I paid with a credit card. Done. Communication is an issue here. This man continued making burgers and fries. He didn't let me know how long it would take to make my order. I wasn't in a rush, but I didn't know that it would take fifteen minutes for two folks to try and make my milkshake. I did like that the press for the burgers automatically came down on the patties and had a timer. I also watched fries go into hot oil and the basket automatically come up once the fries were done. It was also on a timer. I noticed that burger man got Lava guy to make my shake. They both went into the back. Burger man came back to assemble the burgers. Lava guy was still in the back. My guess was that there was some issue making my shake. Again, I got no communication until Lava guy came out to look at my order and told me it would be two minutes. Um, sure. I didn't believe it. I was right. I decided to sit down. Burger guy had finished making the burgers. He went outside. He came back in. His first communication to me was two fingers up in the area. Two minutes or victory?! Five minutes later, I saw a shake come out from the back. Lava guy was holding it. Lava guy took a box with a brownie and packed it in a paper bag. I got a napkin, a fork, and a spoon. He handed me a pretty strawberry shake and my paper bag. I thanked both guys, more relieved than anything, and left. I got into my car and drove home. Despite the wait and the lack of decent communication, the two items that I had were excellent. The strawberry milkshake was yummy. I loved the strawberry flavour. It was creamy and enjoyable. I had the Dubai chocolate brownie yesterday. It was so good. I loved the crispy bits with pistachio cream and a delectable, moist brownie layer. Yum! I'm thinking that ordering online and coming here to pick up my order would be best. This place seems to take its time because it seems to be on its own time. Boardwalk has happy hour deals at night. I may give it a try next time. Here's hoping that communication is better. (190)

This is the first time I attended this new store, I really like it, clean and tidy, especially the…read morefriendly service is amazing, I was served by a lady called Ashvini, she is so professional and friendly to help me get into my mobile app, patience and helpful, I was very pleased to be helped and I highly recommend this store and the friendly service, thumbs up

Not nearly as bad as the other reviews make it sound, but you are getting what you pay for here…read more This is a no frills Chinese fast food joint in the Metro Square food court. You can tell from the taped over menu that the prices have been slowly increasing over the years - but they're still quite reasonable. The two of us were able to get a good meal for less than $20. I do think they only accept cash, consistent with the other restaurants in the food court as well. We ordered one fried noodle dish ($8.85) and wonton & beef brisket with flat noodle in soup ($7.99). They do charge tax so it ended up being $19 flat. Both dishes also came with a beverage, and I think soy milk is the only cold one without an additional upcharge so we both ordered that. The fried noodles were a great portion - the taste was pretty average. The main flavour is salt! For the soup noodles, it was actually pretty good - they gave 3 large pork and shrimp wontons, and a couple pieces of beef which were tasty and well marinated. I will say that the noodles themselves lacked any real flavour, but such is the case with most rice noodles. I'd definitely get it again for the price. Overall it's simple and fast, don't expect anything mind-blowing.

This fast food place is located within the Metro Square food court…read more You can get one of several large portion main course meals for under $10 (taxes included). I found the quantity is there but not necessarily the quality. When one is hungry, this fact may not matter. Service is fast. Either take out or find seating in the food court.

Great Katsu with lots of options. I have been here years ago and the quality is still the same…read moretoday with more options on the menu including fish and paneer. The restaurant is very small with limited seating and limited parking however it is a convenient location at Kennedy and Steeles.

Chicken was light and crispy. Beef very tender. Portion sizes are very good. Potato apps is is…read morecreamy and squid is full of sauce.

Conveniently located next to Petro Canada. This location has brew bar so it's nice if you wanted to…read moregrab espresso drinks. I drove by and got their special 1 English muffin bacon & egger and 1 English muffin sausage & egger for $7.49 and a small latte for $2 which was also a promo. Food was okay, decent. It was my first time trying a latte at A&W and I liked it.

I have no idea why people gave this place such a low rating. The food is made fresh and I…read moreabsolutely fell in love with the behind meat burger. I am not even vegetarian but this burger tastes like real meat. The poutine is perfect. Cheese curds were warm enough to melt into strings but still good to chew! Their fries are perfect to be made into poutine. The staff are super nice. Ritik especially is polite and is helpful. Overall, they answered questions are tried their best to make my experience enjoyable. I love how clean it is in there. It's a small dining area but it's quite cozy, and in the summer, they blast the AC. The area is bright and tidy. Their washrooms are also very clean! Probably one of my fav public washrooms lol. I fully recommend their poutine and beyond meat burger! A&w fries are also the best fries. I love that they still have some potato skin on them!

This potato was not like any ordinary potato, even without anything on it was amazing, I got no…read morecheese and u would think I just took all the flavor off but nooooo, I just made my own and got fried chicken , mushroom truffle and chipotle sauce. The guy serving us was probably the owner because he was friendly and knowledgeable, he let me try the sauces I was questioning about. The fresh ingredients is key and this place has fresh potatoes for their fries && not frozen like everywhere else! The sauces were great and I appreciate them being homemade. We will def b back for more!

I didn't expect a potato-focused place to impress me, yet here we are. I have been wanting to try…read morethis place out, and I'm so glad I did, because I'm now low-key obsessed. This place is a definite must-try. The place has a few spots to eat, and the decor is beyond adorable and fitting. I couldn't get enough of the potato puns. The gentleman was incredibly nice in explaining what the top favs were and was even nice to allow me to add an ingredient, as one of my spuds had something removed (no coleslaw for me). My order consisted of Mexican Fiesta and Nashville Chick. My husband took his Mexican fiesta potato as is, but I ended up switching my pulled chicken for fried chicken. The potatoes were amazing! The base potato was so flavourful and not bland at all, evenly seasoned on its own without the toppings. The toppers were delicious and went well with the spud. It hasn't even been a week, and I'm already jonesing for my next potato bar experience.