Another incredible burger joint! Super focused menu. Not much seating. incredible bacon. A must visit for any burger lover. read more

Rudy is a newly established purveyor of comfort food that focuses on a very streamlined menu of featured sandwiches. You can order one of three specialty burgers, or grab yourself a side of fresh cut fries ($3.50) or poutine ($7.50) which only comes in one size. Aside from beverages and water, that's about it. Plain and understated seem to be the theme at this College Street burger stop, which is the perfect set up for a surprisingly good meal. Must-try items: Valentino (Fried Chicken sammie) Poutine With a small TV and a nice scenic view of Little Italy, It's quite relaxing to sit down and sample the grub here. For the size of the diner, it is very open, clean, and welcoming. The straightforward approach and friendly customer service make for a classic diner experience. In keeping with the well thought-out concept, the sandwiches use a smattering of simple ingredients to deliver a nice punch of flavour. You can bet that the Valentino will become a customer favourite. Few chicken sandwiches are as juicy and tender, and they've chosen the right size and toppings to make it both filling and satisfying. I'm impressed at how well they do poutine, and will be back for one any time soon. read more

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Great burgers! Wish there was a pickle inside, just to give a bite to the flavour. Anyway, if it was purely based on the food, I'd give this place a 5. :) The service just wasn't nice but perhaps it was because they were busy? Otherwise , excellent food experience read more

Rudy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The 5 stars is entirely for the burgers at Rudy. The sear they get is unlike any other burger I have ever had, the brown crispy bits on the edges of the burger are so tasty, and the burger is still juicy! If you are not a fan of a greasy burger, you won't like these, because those juices are beef fat, but that is where the flavour is! I totally understand why they don't offer a ton of toppings, all burgers come with just cheese that melts around the meat, plus the Rudy sauce, tomato and lettuce, but I really, REALLY wish they had the option to add a bit of onion. The squishy bun holds up remarkably well to all those juices. Even the Rude Dude double burger looks small, but it is quite filling once you have eaten it. The poutine is good, but the fries on their own just aren't crispy enough, especially if you do take out. Tried both the skinny and thicker fries, and ordered them well done, and they were very limp. Tried the milkshake one time, and it was good, but not great, the chocolate was a bit bland. But the burgers will keep me coming back, and just writing this review has me wanting to plan a trip soon! read more

The service here is really good! Food is well made. It's made fresh so it takes a while to cook. Not much seating inside but it is quite spacious for a little place. The chicken sandwich is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it! The fries are just okay. Nothing special. This is definitely a hidden gem in the area. They don't take credit card though. read more

Rudy - Valentino and fries - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Hands down the best griddle smashed burger in the downtown core. I've had them through delivery, have come after eating what's considered a full dinner at another restaurant nearby (2 days in a row no less), have come as a dedicated trip just to try the poutine. This place keeps it simple and does it right. I'm only deducting one star because of a very particular detail in the dining experience. If you have any sort of respiratory sensitivity or condition, I recommend getting your burger to go. The ventilation (or lack thereof) here can be pretty terrible with visible haze and smoke building up with just a couple customer's burgers on the griddle. Rudy's: please fix your ventilation---otherwise, excellent burgers. read more

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Love coming here for burgers and a poutine. The burger is the closest thing in this city to a Shake Shack burger with it's awesome meat crust from the sear. The only knock on the burger is that it is quite greasy, but more flavour amirite? As for the poutine, being from Montreal I despise the poutine offered in this city. The poutine at Rudy is one of the few places in this city that I would consider decent to me, and that's a compliment coming from such a picky poutine eater. All in all, this place gets a 5/5 from me. Keep up the great work. Also they're available on Ritual so you can earn some points and pickup your order when it's ready. read more

Simplicity at its finest. Rudy offers only a few menu options, all delivered expertly. The burgers and their soft buns are incredibly tasty, and the fried chicken sandwich (though it doesn't fit as well in the same bun) is pretty divine. The fries weren't perfect, nor are they the highlight. Nonetheless, the places gets a very well deserved 5 stars. Simple, inexpensive and incredibly delicious. read more

Small restaurant with a few tables, mostly a grab and go type of place. Nothing much to talk about in this department. Service is order and pay at the counter and they'll either call your name with your order or bring it to you if you're dining in. It's a fast food place what do you expect lol. Food was ammmmaaaazzzzing!! One of the best burgers I've had; I love a smashed burger with a crispy crust to it, the Rudy sauce was also very good but what stole the show for me was the bun, it was so soft and even though the burger was dipping in sauce and juices the bun held together, no it did not even break a bit the bun just stayed in one piece. Poutine was one of the better ones I've had as well, the cheese is well melted and the gravy was nice thick and flavourful. Price is a little more steep than other places but I rather spend the extra $1-2 for quality any day of the week. I'll come back and keep coming back :) read more

My favorite burger in Toronto by far, and conveniently located across from the Royal Cinema. Nothing beats their double cheeseburger before seeing a 35mm print of Alien, or what have you. Do it. read more

Came here for the 2nd time during my week stay in Toronto. Tasted 3 other burger spots and none were as good as this place. Burgers are delicious and so is the poutine and brownie. Highly recommend. Very nice staff as well. read more

Rudy - The Rudy burger, poutine, and brownie - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Yum! I really enjoyed my meal at Rudy and love the clean and simple aesthetic. Menu is easy peasy and sticks to the basics. We got two Rudy burgers (cheeseburgers), fries (one thick, one thin), and a strawberry milkshake. We definitely preferred the thick cut fries by the thins were pretty good too. The burgers were great! The Rudy sauce is a nice garlicky mayo, and the patty itself is somehow crispy on the edges and then soft and delicious everywhere else. The patty is on the thin side, so it may be worth trying the double burger if you're hungry. The shake was totally worth the calories :) Heads up - they only take cash or debit. read more

Rudy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The best burger I've had in Toronto. I'm drooling thinking about it as I write this review. I wasn't sure if it was worth the hype, but this burger is definitely comparable to shake shack and in n out. I didn't believe it myself until I tried it, but I have been raving about this place since I went 2 days ago. Their poutine is also to die for - the perfect side to go with their burgers. They put ample gravy and cheese curds over their perfectly cooked fries. I could go on forever about this place and will definitely be back in the near future because I can't stop thinking about the Rudy burger. My only regret is not trying this place sooner. read more

Rudy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It was an OK burger. Not bad. The bacon was half cooked half crispy and had a strange old fatty taste. Burger was greasy AND crispy, as if it were deep fried. Is that how they cook them? In the fryer? Definitely not worth the rave it's getting! read more

The food was absolutely garbage. Don't bother with the poutine when I got it and it was ice cold. Wish I took a picture. It was so disappointed I threw it out. I'm the type that does not like wasting food at all. I would try to finish it. I didn't want it after a bite. Not what I was expecting. Rated one of the best burgers, must be kidding. I went with a few of my friends for some burgers and drove all the way there. Turns out the burger was the smaller than my hands. My hands are pretty small already. There are definitely better spots than this crap. Real Mccoys and Fresh burger is way better. Looking for a burger joint? Look else where. Take my word for it! Save your 12 dollars for something else. Keep in mind 12 dollars is for a tiny burger. If I would compare it's the size of a junior chicken at McDonald's. read more

The other day I was down outside the Danforth Music Hall waiting in line with my friends for the melodic aggressive punk show. I got a little hungry so I said to my buddy Noah "I know this sick place called Rudy, brah, you wanna get some veggie burgers?" Boy, were we in for a surprise! When we got there it's like we'd traveled back in time. And not in a good, the burgers are $5, you can pay in rust couloured $2 bills and there's trip hop on the radio back in time way. In the time that Joe Clark has had time to be head of the progressive conservative party twice, old Rudy hasn't even bothered to throw a veggie burger on the menu. I guess Rudy not only missed the memo that it's the roaring 20s, he crumpled it up, threw it in the trash and then ignored the inevitable Bill Lumberg follow up lecture from his immediate superior. I mean it's been over two years since T-Swift dropped Midnights! It's time to get with the times and throw the odd slice of flavoured soy and/or oat and pea protein on the grill bro. In the words of the great Joe Strummer, don't ya be so crude and feckless! read more

Best fried pickles I've had to date. Whenever I see fried pickles on a menu (or even pickles for that matter) I always order. Rudy did not disappoint for sure! Their burgers are made to order, from fresh meat, with just a dash of salt and pepper for seasoning. The menu is brief with just a few different options including a fried chicken option, but I am yet to try that option. In fact, if your looking for fried chicken just go across the street to PG Clucks. (All they do is fried chicken sandwiches and they're damn good!) read more

One of the best faux Macs in the city! The key is that their patty sizes harmoniously balances out all the ingredients.

I just finished eating at this place right now with some friends. I ordered the chicken burger and fries with coleslaw and my friends ordered the Rudy burger with Poutine. The chicken burger was a insults to chickens all over the world. walk the extra distance and go across the street to PJ's. my friends mentioned that the hamburger looked nothing like the picture is on there Instagram page and were dry and burnt. my friend was mentioning that he chipped his tooth almost on the bacon. We wait for about 25 minutes and my French fries were cold. my friend said that they're poutine was actually the most enjoyable part of the meal. The coleslaw was not worth the price paid it came in a container that was comparable to little jello shot cups. Only giving this place or 2 stars because the woman at the front counter was very nice. Green hair and all :) read more

Well, it's been at least 15-20 minutes and I'm still waiting for a single burger, and 6 ppl in front of me have been waiting just as long and their orders aren't done yet. I don't know what they're doing in that kitchen. Even if this turns out to taste amazing, this is incredibly slow. (Friday night, but there's a total of 8 tables in this little place) I am gonna be late for my next venue. read more

This update is only to tell you one very important thing. I hereby declare that Rudy has... ... The best poutine in town. read more

Rudy serves one of the most delicious melt in your mouth burgers I've ever had in the west end. Similar in taste and texture to Burger's Priest, minus the franchise. Everything is made fresh to order so it does take a bit of time for your order to be ready. Their shakes are super thick, a perfect drink on a hot summer day. A bit pricey for me, so it only makes an appearance in my stomach every few months. Tip: order through ritual to avoid the line-up! read more

This is a small burger joint but i would definitely recommend hitting it up! In my opinion hey have he beat burger in toronto hands down!! read more

If you're simply looking to crush a juicy burg in under a couple minutes, look no further. Highlight: Have only tried the Rudy ($6.50) which is just a single classic cheeseburger but given that it's the name of the establishment, it's probably safe to call it? read more

Just ordered from Rudy's after having lots of friends tell me about how good it was. I ordered through DoorDash. The food arrived quickly and was still warm. I ordered a double cheese burger thinking that I could share it with my 3yo. However, my burger was burnt and tasted like char. It was also extremely small in size considering the price. It ended up in the trash. I also ordered poutine. The fries I got were not cooked at all. They were hard and pale. They did provide a generous amount of gravy and good quality cheese curds and the portion was decent. But with the fries being almost raw it made this side inedible. I was extremely disappointed and will likely never order from there again. read more

Honestly one of the best burgers in Toronto and really cheap too. Simple and delicious. Fries are meh but really can't complain. Showed Rudy to a couple of friends who live outside the city and they ask to get it every time they're here. read more

I think this is my new fav burger place in Toronto. Simple, no nonsense burger. Just lettuce, tomato, cheese and their special sauce. The patty is smashed and has a super crispy crust which gives it a nice crunch when you bite into it. Taste is pretty similar to shake shack which is pretty awesome. Every time I've been here it wasn't too busy, which is nice, and the place has a few tables if you want to dine in. The fries were fresh cut but a bit too salty for me, but the poutine is pretty delicious. It's a little pricey but you do get quite a large portion. The fried chicken sandwich is also pretty delicious, tastes great with coleslaw and the sauce they put on top. They accept cash/debit and you can use the ritual app if you have it. read more

I order two burgers and it was 23 dollars in 2022. The meat patty was small and dry, and I can taste burnt smell and it looks like overcooked. The burger was also very small and if I spend 23 dollars in McDonald's, I could get way lot more than this. read more

We ordered a cheese burger, double cheese burger, poutine and pickle chips. The pickle chips were really good and I would order them again, they were my favourite thing here. The pickle chips came with a side of their special sauce The burgers were quite tasty, the meat to bun ratio is spot on in my opinion. Right into the first bite I could taste their unique flavour. The burgers were a little heavy on the processed cheese, I do love the creaminess of American cheese on my cheeseburgers this was just a little too much. The burger came with lettuce, tomato, cheese and their special sauce. I didn't ask if they had other toppings and there weren't any signs indicating they did. The meat had some really tasty charred bits, that was the best part of the burger. The poutine was a huge disappointment, fries weren't cooked very well and the gravy was shockingly bland. The gravy looked rich and delicious but was a huge disappointment. I might go back if I were in the neighbourhood but this place didn't dethrone my all time favourite burger. I'd likely order some pickle chips if passing by as pickle chips are hard to come by. read more

This is a perfect burger. The best in the city. I can't really describe it, you have to go and get one yourself and then you'll know what I'm talking about. Poutine delicious as well. 5/5 100% read more

Weird experience, first when I got there, there was a closed sign opens at 12:00 which it was , there was no one inside, two huge outdoor planters inside blocking door, outdoor display sign inside as well so I walked around. Came back half an hr later same situation but people were inside??? Went inside 2 people in line waited about 8 mins to place an order 3 people working seemed to be working on a big take out order didn't seem to care about eat in. Only half a dozen items in their menu and one of them, their pickle chips unavailable. Paid $6.49 for a 4 oz burger. The meat was great the poutine was great but waited half an hour with only 2 customers in front of me. Really disappointed with service and price for what you get many other places for that quality of food but more and much much better service. Too bad. read more

Rudy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I had their Poutine and their RUDY (a cheeseburger). The burger was not dry at all - made to order (though a little lopsided, but that's okay!). The poutine, however, was VERY salty. Either they added extra salt on the fries, or the gravy was over-salted. Generous amounts of cheese cruds though - which is always a plus! Would come back for the burger :) read more

Rudy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Rudy is a place for a cooked-to-order burger, fries, slaw and canned drink. The burger ($6.50) is delicious, flavourful, and served on a soft (slightly sweet) bun. It is a bit on the smaller side, comparable to the average Burger from A&W in size. The slaw is a decent, vinegar-based slaw. The fries are great. Lunch time is less busy. Tables are available. read more

Burgers at Rudy Super soft, juicy, greasy Smashin' hot and good! Folks like to compare Names like In-N-Out, Shake Shack Why travel that far? Uncomplicated Just classic ingredients That Rudy sauce, huh? Dude, get the Rude Dude Double patty madness, bitch Keep calm and eat it! {TTC: 506 it to Grace Street} read more

Finally got to check this place out after contantly seeing their burgers on my Instagram feed. This restaurant is located on a nice stretch of College Street which could easily serve as a meal before or after being out for a few drinks elsewhere. I ordered the Rude Dude (basically a double Rudy) with thick fries. The fries you could tell were freshly cut, blanched and were seasoned nicely. My girlfriend got the poutine. The Rude dude was delicious but a little on the greasy/messy side. I found the buns they use arnt quite dense enough to hold together 2 greasy Patty's with cheese - so halfway through my burger was already falling apart. A burger wrapper/sleeve that you see at some other joints could also solve this problem. Anyway that was the only drawback as I saw it. We'll definitely be back for another burger and to try their shakes. read more

Rudy - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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If you're looking for a straight up good cheeseburger without the fuss, then Rudy's is the place to be. Using local ingredients, seasoned with salt and pepper, drizzled in their special Rudy sauce, and served between two of the softest buns in the world, the Rudy Cheese Burger really hit the spot for me. People have been comparing this place to Shake Shack, so I'll let you be the judge of that. read more

Rudy - The Rudy Cheese Burger - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The Rudy Burger is the closest thing to a Shake Burger from Shake Shack that I've been able to find in Canada. I just can't get enough. Best burger in TO (and these are bold words coming from a longtime Burger's Priest fan). The deep-fried pickles are also delicious. Poutine is hit or miss (sometimes it's melted mozzarella instead of cheese curds). But if I wanted a killer poutine I'd go elsewhere! read more

Small tasty burger, seems like the trend these days. Kind of like Burger Priest, not better not worse. Go for a Double Cheese Burger, it will give you the satisfaction you are looking for. read more

Their double cheese burger is delicious, yet a bit small in size. You can finish it in a minute without trying. However, the real problem is that the fries are over seasoned. Their fries taste quite nice, but the insane amount of salt ruins it. On the last few bites, I felt my lips and tongue dehydrating in pain. I have only tried it once and cannot tell whether it's a outlier or the norm. Their burger honestly deserves four star review, even for the small portion. I encourage people to try it, despite my bitter review. read more

I came here on Friday night and got the "Rudy" with fries. It was a fairly good smash burger and fries but the thing that ruined the experience was the smell and the wait. I get that Friday night is typically busy, but I waited at least 25 minutes for my burger and fries. When you think about how quick it is to make a smash burger, they must have a really inefficient process in place. The restaurant also smelled of grease as if there wasn't proper ventilation. I might come back if I was ever craving this burger but the place didn't leave a good first impression. read more