(Dined 09/09/2025 TU @ 6:00pm): Forgive me priest, for desecrating this burger, fries, and soda pop meal in my ravenous hunger! I was in town attending the 50th Toronto International Film Festival when I walked past The Burger's Priest numerous times and finally decided to enter. Upon first glance, there wasn't anything church-like or holy about this place, so obviously it was a state of mind. However, I've been known to praise a burger from time to time. Founder Shant Mardirosian's epiphany started in his home state of California where it became increasingly difficult to find a fresh classic old-fashioned burger. Years later while attending seminary school in Toronto with plans to become a priest, he decided to take a leap of faith, changed his path, and The Burger's Priest was conceived. In 2010, he finally opened a literal hole-in-the-wall with a handful of stools, a meat grinder, and a simple small menu. His burger redemption was complete, and his flock have made a pilgrimage to worship his type of burger in a communion of sorts. Would I confess to a love for The Burger's Priest!? PURCHASE(S) Holy Smokes Double Cheeseburger $12.79CAD + Freshly Cut Fries $4.69CAD + 7-Up Lemon-Lime Soda Pop 12floz Can + $1.99CAD -- Combo Meal ($18.54CAD): This two-hander was made with juicy thick patties, 'smoke' deep-fried panko-crusted fried jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and their own "deception sauce (secret sauce plus Sriracha)" between a lightly-toasted bun. The freshness was evident with each vegetable crisp and crunch, soft subtle meat, spic homemade sauce, and a general mess one bite at a time - awesome! The spud sticks came in a hefty portion size, crispy golden brown exterior, lightly salted, and steaming hot when you bit into them. And, my lovely soda pop (a beer would've paired much better with this) was effervescently refreshing. Holy cow this was a burger of the highest! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=1320&select=Swewa2QO97c-yM6kYNQuaw SERVICE I was casually greeted by a young female behind the counter when I approached. After a few minutes reviewing the menu, she easily and quickly took my order, I grabbed a seat, and minutes later my order was ready to pick up. There wasn't table service, so please throw your trash away -- easy-peasy! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): I was constantly in the area all day throughout the Toronto International Film Festival, so I simply walked. Otherwise, there were spots along the many main and surrounding streets, some nearby structures, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE An open bright clear uncluttered floorplan with plenty of room while all of the tables were placed along the walls where a few promotional posters were hung. Plenty of natural lighting came in through the large glass windows and doors while a mix of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while pop music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=1296&select=G3i-nK7knDOtOWvj0D-lcQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Amen to my time at The Burger's Priest, and I prayed that I would be in town again to try more of their very cool-named burgers with all biblical themes. Generally speaking, the menu was concise of burgers, fries, and soda pop (I truly wished they served alcohol which would've paired perfectly). I thoroughly enjoyed my meal, and it was perfectly located for why I was in the area. The prices seemed comparable, they had a good selection of items, and the service was efficient and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $21.00CAD BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more

We were in Toronto for a week and wanted a really good. Burger. They did not disappoint. Really good tasting burger. Great customer service. I would highly recommend read more

We stumbled upon this place by accident. After a lot of walking and failing to navigate the PATH successfully we opted to find something not in the PATH. We ordered a hot honey chicken, an og chicken and a double burger. All with fries. Excellent! Not a bit was left behind. And all the drinks are the same price. What?! Having a Dr Pepper here was so refreshing. Stateside doesn't have the same pep and fizz. Cool hipster music. Modern vibes. But heading to the restrooms was reminiscent of like an old school mom and pop Italian pizzeria with the bathrooms in the basement. So glad we stopped here! read more

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The very best burgers in the city! "Holy cow" is similar and these two are my fav burger places. All the Burger's Priests I go to offers the perfect same quality - very reliable, juicy fresh burgers l, esp with The California where they small the buns in butter, flavour heights! The space here is huge compared to many other BP's locations. Lots of seatings. Constant traffic (makes sense!). read more

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The Burger's Priest is a hit or miss sort of casual, fast food restaurant. The burgers were good. The french fries, not so much. The fries lacked flavor and were surprisingly bland. If I did not dredge them in ketchup, there was little, if any, flavor. The people who worked there, especially Mateo who took my order, were hard working and friendly. They kept the casual dining room clean and moving quickly. I try not to be too hard on a place like this. After all, it is a fast food burger joint. But I was surprised by the lack of flavor for the french fries. For burgers, this place delivers a good meal. I recommend the Burger's Priest with mediocre support. read more

First time trying Poutine and fell in love. As vegetarians we really appreciated the veggie options as well. Another must try are the stern fries. Yum! The customer service was friendly and the restaurant is casual counter service. read more

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Loved this burger spot. While the ambiance isn't amazing, it's great for a quick fast food stop. The dining space is small but it was just fine. Clean, which is the most important thing. I really appreciated the gluten free bun option and that the gravy for the poutine was also gf! Super tasty and it hit the spot! Only slightly negative comment: when we dining, there was a terrible banging/racket coming from the kitchen/cook space. Not sure what it was but it about drove us out of the restaurant! read more

The Burger's Priest - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Super salty and greasy burger with under ripened pink/white bitter tomatoes, rotting blackish lettuce. Establishment smells of rodents as well. No excuse for this amount if grease on a burger. read more

The Burger's Priest - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We came here for a quick bite to eat before a Raptors game. My son ordered their regular cheeseburger and I ordered their High Priest cheeseburger. Burgers we're a little disappointing. I regretted ordering their High Priest burger since all you're really getting is an extra bun in the middle similar to a Big Mac. I should have just ordered their double cheese burger. Screw that extra bun. Burgers weren't anything special, although their secret sauce had a nice flavor to it. I also ordered their poutine side. The poutine was good for a fast food place but nothing special. Service was great but I don't see myself coming back next time I'm in Toronto. read more

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Seems like the ownership of this location changed because I've never been so disappointed in a burger. If my friend and I weren't hungry and didn't eat the entire day then we wouldn't have ate our burgers. We ordered the high priest, the holy smokes, the chocolate shake and the poutine ($43.51 with tip). Waited from 5:35-5:57pm for our orders. The poutine came cold. The shake wasn't chocolate (vanilla shake with 3 pumps of chocolate syrup) the shake at McDonald's is better.. The burgers are hard and overcooked. Please don't order from this location. They don't even open late night anymore so what's the point read more

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Food was so good I definitely recommend this place! Burgers and fries to die for! Best milkshakes read more

Amazing burgers and great staff. Wonderful ambiance and open late. Would definitely recommend

Place is incredible! First, the customer service is next level great! Nina and Mika recommended an amazing burger called Holy Smoke, combo with Poutine, . Finally I tasted an excellent burger, super quality! Poutine was also delicious I will be back! read more

This place went from being the best burger place in Toronto to horrible customer service. Do not eat here if you are A celiac (ANY LOCATION). They have given me a full gluten burger and then when I realized before biting Into it just chuckle and offer a new one (they don't even know what celiac disease is except some of the cooks who are still good). The cashiers and customer service are the worst in the city. read more

Every time I ate at The Burger's Priest, I feel like I need to repent my sin. My sin of being gluttony. I always want to go for the biggest flashest burger and I always regret after I wolfed that down. I am glad I have someone to share with this time. Seriously, Chris C you never been to any of the Burger's Priest locations?! Here let's go in and give them a try. My victim was really reluctant? I was thinking why not? It is always good to go for a burger right before another burger joint?! Decisions Decisions and more Decisions?! I assured the newbie everything is good.... just pick something. OK I ended up picking The HIGH Priest. Nothing too out of the ordinary: Two beef patties, secret sauce, cheese, pickles, diced onions, chopped lettuce, non-sesame bun. Good, eh? I asked newbie. Nice and juicy and sinfully delicious. Patties were cooked with just a hint of pink. Sharing is caring as I happily ate my half of the burger. Until next time. read more

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A funny thing happened on our way to checking out a new burger restaurant. We walked by Burger's Priest and decided to drop in for a quick burger. Seriously, who does that? Burger's Priest has been on my list for a very long time but I've never had the opportunity to try it until now. My companion and I decided to share a High Priest (Two beef patties, secret sauce, cheese, pickles, diced onions, chopped lettuce, non-sesame bun). It was pretty darn good, juicy to the point of threatening to be messy. The toppings all played well with each other to create a good flavour. I'll definitely have to come back to eat a whole burger. Maybe I'll try one of their other offerings. They all look good. BTW, this was better than the burger at the other place we went to. PS - I worked at Tyndale University, the Alma mater of the founder of Burger's Priest. He provides complimentary burgers to the students every year. It's a great way to remember where you came from and give back. Bravo! read more

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These are the best burgers in the city. The chicken sandwich is good too. The fries are so good and their gravy is great. A must try.

I heard this place has some of the best burgers in the GTA. So, I went ahead and ordered: NEW YORK'S FINEST TAXI SERVICE. This is a cheeseburger with G14 sauce, lettuce, and tomato. It tasted like a typical cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato. The G14 sauce looked like a mix of mustard and mayo. The ingredients were also pretty fresh. Wish I ordered something from the secret menu, as I've heard some of the better, interesting burgers are on there. The quality is definitely superior to other fast food burger joints! Side note: A man rushed into the store, swore and yelled at the employees about the garbage cans being full and not thrown out, and then pushed his way into the kitchen. I assume he's the manager at this store. I was quite frightened :( Shortly afterwards the employees started to tell customers that they're closed even though the store hours say they're open till 9:30? I wouldn't mind trying other Priest burgers in the future but this experience freaked me out a bit, so I'll likely go to a different location if I'm craving a Priest burger. read more

Had a late night craving after a show and ended up at this place near our hotel. I had always heard of this chain and thought when i get to Toronto i should try it. Ordered the Chicken Low Priest combo with fries and an orange creamsicle shake. Found some pink-ish parts on the chicken, the fries became instantly cold and the creamsicle shake... i had never tried one before and i think it will be my last. The fries seemed to have been hanging out all night. The place was relatively packed for midnight and still they weren't fresh? Confusing. I'm just disappointed there wasn't a really good bite/sip in all of this food. If i lived near one of these i'd probably go back in and get a burger to try, but i'm sure there are better alternatives in the city. read more

The Burger's Priest - Chicken Low Priest, Crush Creamsicle Shake, Fries - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We had the california burger and the high priest. The california burger had a different bun - really good and a lot of meat juice. The high priest is similar to a big mac but the quality is a loooot better lol each burger came with a lot of fries. It's more expensive than McD's but you pay for the better quality. Great burger place! read more

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I had a heavenly last day--I was runnin' through The 6 with a bloated stomach. Before I made my last Toronto food stop at The Burger's Priest, I had Sweet Jesus. (Okay, I lied. I stopped by a random pizza place for water, but we all know that Nestle water ain't exactly holy water.) Without the recommendation of a coworker, I probably would've never cared to look twice at this place. Being from a city where a burger place is within reach on almost every corner, frankly, I get easily tired of the sight of burgers (*gasp*). But when he told me of beef patties that were sandwiched between two grilled cheese buns, known as the Vatican City, I was sold. I don't know about you, but I pictured excess melted cheddar cheese coming from the bread and running through my fingers like a waterfall. This thing was heavy--be prepared to not want to have another meal or move for the next few hours. Firstly, the burger was great. The patty was cooked well and the toppings were all perfect. I ate this before my flight and didn't even bother looking for food when I got home. The grilled cheese buns, on the other hand, weren't what I expected--they were thin buns, each with a thin slice of cheese--but I honestly wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this burger and a burger with regular buns because the grilled cheese didn't stand out. Pricey for burgers, but I also realize that they thrive on the gimmick. read more

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First off I am not really a burger person. Second off my friend and I only came here b/c he was hungry after a late evening and wanted a quick bite. I just wanted to nibble on something. I ordered the cheesy fries. They looked like a glob of orange. The fries at least were thin and crisp but other than that....I really don't know what to say. I had a bite of my friend's burger. It was lackluster to say the least. It was empty when we were there so not sure if that is indicative of anything of not. I'll keep walking by next time I see it, I guess burgers and me just don't mix. read more

The Burger's Priest - Cheese fries - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The burgers here are amazing! Love the options and the meat quality. The food alone is probably worth 4.5 stars, however there are a number of things that prevent that. First, eat it hot and its amazing. Wait, and your jarge style cheesy poof is gonna just be a mushy mess. Even hot its nice and gooey, but melted cheese just tastes better hot. In order to eat it hot, you need to find a table. Good luck with that. Seating here is limited. There are also huge steps to trip over just getting to the counter. NOT FOR KIDS or large parties. Most people seem to get it to go, however that prevents you from enjoying it HOT. Prices are high. It's a good burger, but this is priced in the $$ range which demands high expectations. I've burgers just as good or better for smaller prices. When it comes down to just the burger though, my Pope Jarge Style (5) didn't disappoint. Amazing flavor and quality! Love the Jarge style fried cheese thingy you can add to any burger. But you gotta eat it hot. That Vatican dog is a joke. Too small. Don't get it unless you're really craving a nicely grilled regular hot dog and love overpaying. read more

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Arrived in Toronto late and was craving a burger. Was delighted to find this burger joint was open till 4 a.m. It's located in the entertainment district surrounded by bars, clubs and restos. There is a take out window to the left of the main cash where you can grab your order conveniently. The menu is divided by burgers, hot dogs, sides and drinks. You can get basic toppings of ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles. Extra toppings for a fee. There is a photo of a vegan burger called Daniel on display. The burger menu had clever names like The Vatican and The Priest. I'll definitely delve into it on another visit here. I opted for the single cheeseburger, chilli cheese fries and of course the old fashioned vanilla shake. The service was quick and efficient, my favorite. Upon my first sip of the shake, sent a memory surge of Shake Shake. It was smooth, not too thick and creamy. The burger was a nice size and was perfectly cooked. The chilli cheese fries was tasty, yet the cheese was not melted and overloaded for my taste. I like the simplicity of the logo, sleek and black. At 1 a.m. majority of customers seemed to have been drinking and wanted to fix their craving for late night grub. There were two security guards which was interesting to see. I'm guessing it's necessary considering the area of the restaurant. The prices are high, I'm told it's normal for Toronto. The meal was about $20. read more

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Avoid. Ordered a burger for delivery, requested no onions - not only did come with onions (which I cannot eat) it also came loaded with grilled mushrooms (which I am highly allergic to) Had I eaten even a bite, I would have ended up in the hospital. Careless staff, mindlessly whipping up orders, with no consideration for the customer's health. read more

Today was their "trial" opening. "Training exercise", they called it. Officially, they open tomorrow for lunch. There were several different menus to order from, but you had to stick with the one menu that was given to you. We had the California Classic and the Pope. Both double patties. Damn that was good. These are the best burgers I've had in the city. The beef is moist and flavourful. It's loosely packed and it stays so juicy. We are huge fans of the Queen West location, the original location is just too far east for us. We also had two orders of fries, a pop, and a root beer float. Loved it!!! Come check out the new location! So much more seating! Open late, giving Burrito Boyz a run for their money! read more

The Burger's Priest - Drool... - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It was ok. Nowhere to sit, but that's what you'd expect at any small space during lunch time. Orders took a while. Burgers were Alright at best. read more

The Burger's Priest - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This burger had extreme potential! Not that I had a bad experience or anything but this could have been an excellent burger with some changes. We ordered off uber eats and some time later the meal arrived. It was The Vatican Burger which is basically two grilled cheese sandwiches as buns. Now my critic is that the ratio of cheese to sauce didn't match. Definitely needed more secret sauce which would have completed the burger. Other than that, no complaints. It's a must try in my opinion! read more

The Burger's Priest - The Vatican - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This good Burger place but not the best.The price is high though. Fast Service and nice ambience. read more

The Burger's Priest - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Really delicious juicy and flavourful burgers. I am not one to order super heart stopping burgers in the first place (aka ones with double patties, added fried things, etc) although I am sure those are tasty! I stuck to the classic and ordered a cheeseburger which was so so so good. Side note, I am a pickle gal, and their pickles are really good! Service was friendly and efficient, I would definitely return! read more

The Burger's Priest - Classic cheeseburger yum - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The wait was long, but it wasn't bad. They definitely are redeeming hamburgers one Burger at a time. I went for the California Classic, it was,like some said, is very buttery, but I don't mind, it's just the way I like it. There is just one thing, this place is definitely not accessible as you do need to climb a set of stairs to get to just order. This is what you get when you have a restaurant at such an old building. It's kind of hard to look at McD's burgers after you have one of theirs. read more

The Burger's Priest - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

They apparently sold out all their locations to a restaurant conglomerate. There's hotdogs, fried chicken and all kinds of other crap on the menu now. F read more

Burger's Priest is definitely my go to burger joint in Toronto. This location is conveniently near the financial district so it can get really busy during weekday lunch hours. I tried the chili cheese fries, double bacon cheeseburger and Vatican City. All are staples of the franchise and made fresh when you order. There is definitely a lot of open space in the middle at this location and you need to walk up stairs to get to the main area. The kitchen is at the back as well as the counter to order. Make sure to check out their hidden menu online. And for some odd reason, they do offer free WiFi but the most recent times I have visited this place, the WiFi does not work or is very, very slow. Definitely my go to place for burgers. read more

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We came here at around 6 on a Tuesday and while the place was starting to get busy and filled we were able to place our order and receive our food within a reasonable time. I ordered the California classic burger. Wow. It tasted so good that even with all the oil dripping off the burger and the grease of the buttered buns I still didn't feel bad about eating it, it was delicious! The burger was nice and hot, and I loved the sauce on the burger! I tried some of the fries from my friend who ordered it with her burger, which were also very yummy! It is a little pricier but I think it's worth it to treat once in a while. Definitely satisfied the burger craving! read more

The Burger's Priest - California burger and fries - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Seriously do not waste your time. Had 2 double fiery furnace burgers, took forever to cook, and once we got them turned out that they were already sitting in a bag for the last 20 minutes but nobody bothered to tell us that it was ready. Cold and soggy! Plus the taste was sour and under cooked patty ( red ish) I wish that this tasted good, but it just was nasty. Even if after being starved this could not taste good. Also thought we should try the cheese fries, BIG MISTAKE! the cheese looked like it was scraped from a freezer judging by the fact it wasn't even melted. Unfortunately nothing was done when we voiced our concerns, and that is the end. read more

I wanted to love it but it was just okay. I remember hearing the buzz many years ago and also wanted to try it but didn't make the time. Went for lunch and got the double stack. Smaller than what I expected and the meat was tasty but this place has been hyped up for so long that I expected to have a burger moment...but it fizzled. Loved the fries though! read more

Ordered 2 combos with drinks through a delivery app. The drinks didn't come. When we contacted the restaurant, and then put on hold while they "looked into it." We were on hold for nearly 10 minutes when we decided to call back. We are immediately directed to their voicemail/away message - the restaurant closed. Yes it was reaching the close of their hours of operation, though why weren't we told this issue would be resolved tomorrow? So we essentially were put on hold to endlessly wait while no one got back to us because they closed the restaurant. Terrible. read more

I got a vegan burger with a gluten free keto bun. I'm unsure what the patty was made of, but it was ok. The bun was really good, based on nuts and seeds. Toppings were skimpy and the burger was not filling. I'm glad there was a choice I could eat, but I'd up the game a bit with 2 slices of tomato and more onion. How about some cashew cheese as an option? One pro was that it was not at all greasy. I'd give it another go, especially if they add more vegan options. read more

The Burger's Priest - Nicely wrapped and delivered - Burgers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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After hearing about this place I decided to try it with my MealPal subscription, that day it was offering "high priest burger", which is like 2 big macs stacked on top of each other. I was expecting a huge burger but it wasn't as huge. The burger meat was delicious, sauce was good but oher than that there wasn't anything much special about it. Normal price is 9.99 plus taax, which is I think overpriced for take-out. If you are gonna eat in the restaurant it has a nice atmosphere and might worth the money more since you are using the facility as well. read more

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Do you love Shake Shack? This is probably the closest thing to an American burger. I always get the Fiery Furnace because it's very close to a SmokeShack burger. The cherry peppers. The venue is only OK, same with the food. Although I'd still come back. Nuff said! read more