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Went there with a party of 3 for lunch. I thought it was pretty slow considering there was only one other person in the restaurant and 3 staff behind the counter. It was not painfully slow, but I wanted to mention this because I question their ability to handle groups because I think this slowness would snowball and get slower.
The cashier seemed a bit aloof, like she was hipster and a tad too cool to be bothered with answering questions from non-regulars. Not engaging, but I don't generally have high expectations for counter service.
They are big on promoting their proprietary plastic Burger Stomper device so you can stomp your own burgers at home. It decorates the cash register area.
FOOD
They claim The Stomper enables them to get a nice brown crust on the burgers when cooked on the griddle. It does seem to get it more brown, but the results didn't wow me --- meaning it didn't markedly improve the flavour. Given that their burger is the namesake, I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 because it didn't deliver on the hype.
The burgers were okay. Had better in the GTA. They are a thick puck patty, not skinny minnies like McDonald's. Perfect for hockey loving Canadians! Ha!
The Cheese Please was intriguing. They smother it with so much cheese that a couple inches flood on the grill to create a crispy ring. Put enough cheese on something and it's gonna be tasty. Really fun, decadent idea.
Good size burger. Would satisfy most people. The burger is cooked all the way through; I will give them credit for not making it too dry when cooking it so much --- but it wasn't screaming moist and succulent. Toppings seemed rather average and traditional.
Onion rings were tempura style. Light and crispy, but hard for one person to eat in addition to a burger. I feel like they need ketchup or their chipotle aioli sauce; they aren't stand alone good eats.
Caesar salad was over-dressed w/ traditional dressing. Garlic breath for sure! Not intended for those on a romantic date.
My friend said their shakes were average (but generous) and sweet potato fries were above average. Didn't get them, but they do have Truffle Parmesan fries for gourmet folks.
Would I eat there again? Maybe if someone else picked it or I worked/lived in the neighbourhood. Not a destination restaurant.
AMBIANCE
It's sort of confusing. For a burger dive, I'd expect it to feel cozy to compliment the comfort food. The decor reminded me of a hip Italian cafe, though. It seemed very clean and new.
KIDS
Fine to take kids there just because they'll get lost in the noise. They don't really cater to children, but I other guests won't be terribly bothered by kids who can't sit still. Burger sliders (aka "Stompinis") might be good for 2 kids to share.
PARKING
I recommend taking TTC to Chester Station and walking a block. The Danforth street parking is always slim pickings.
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
On the ground floor only. They have chairs so a wheel chair can pull up to a table. The cashier counter is a bit high for a wheelchair. The menu is posted on a wall in the dining area, so it is nice and visible from a wheel chair or a table in front.
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