The Toronto Lover system:
5 stars = Must visit!
4 stars = Really good. I take my friends here.
3 stars = Somewhat worth it... if you have nowhere better to go.
2 stars = Below average. Attend only when necessary.
1 star = Do not visit!
People love Golden Star. For some reason, the burgers and shakes at this shack excite consumers like funnel cakes at Canada's Wonderland. What's the appeal? I think it's a combination of nostalgia, uniqueness, authenticity, and fat.
Whatever the case, this place delivers an old-fashioned off-the-grill meal that will satisfy anyone looking for a burger + fries + milkshake lunch the way your daddy used to order.
The milkshakes are quite tasty. The menu is filled with salt, fat, and cholesterol, so of course it tastes good. You can't go wrong, really.
3 stars