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What differentiates them is their proud sourcing of Ontario beef and chicken and other ingredients. It is plastered on the walls, and towns where they are sourced are mapped on a digital screen by the cash register. They grind their burgers daily on-site without fillers. They claim "everything from our traceable beef to our artisanal, preservative-free bread to our lettuce and tomatoes" is from Ontario, is non-processed and is not pre-cooked;
I think this might not be true of some of their condiments, but I get their point and appreciate their efforts.
I always squirm when meat is not processed in a refrigerated, federally-inspected facility (or at least I didn't see such an area through their open-concept kitchen), so I was glad their meat was still super juicy when cooked well-done (how it comes; this wasn't a request for doneness). That being said, their kitchen is all stainless steel, so it can be kept clean more easily.
FOOD
Burgers are extremely rich, but tasty. It tasted like yummy Sunday roast fat rather than an average burger. We had over a tablespoon of beef fat drippings pooled on the wrapper by the time we were done (not complaining --- save for I didn't have more bun to sop that wonderful goodness up). Smashed burgers pressed onto a griddle so they get a nice, crispy, brown surface. My criticism is that the burger sesame seed bun turned to mush; they need one with a bit more structure to hold up better.
"Crispy Chicken" sandwich (no grilled chicken options), hot dog, or your choice of burger patty: single 4oz/McCoy (Beef), Double McCoy (Beef), 4 oz Lamb, 5 oz Turkey, or Veggie.
Pick your own toppings (lettuce, tomato, etc) and wide array of condiments or choose from their "Signature Burgers" list where they do the work for you. Add on charge for a few "extras": gluten-free bun, bacon, peameal, mushrooms, sauteed onions, maple glazed onions, housemade crispy onions, or cheese. Cheeses include cheddar, Swiss, havarti, Monterey jack, blue, smoked gorgonzola (I KNOW! SO COOL), Feta, Goat or curds
$2.99 Fries are exceptional and generously portioned. Thicker cut and seem to be made from scratch in house. They are creamy inside and don't really need ketchup. The best part is when some of the fries burst so some are crispy to balance the softer.
Or you can get sweet potato fries, onion rings, or poutine.
IF YOU HAVE TO ASK...
...then I guess you can't afford it??? Well, anyhoozers, thought it was odd that their 6-8 (I think?) different signature offerings for chicken sandwiches or burgers did not have prices next to them on the digital menu board. Receipt let us know it was $6.99 for their chicken signature and $7.99 for a burger signature to give you an idea.
Self-serve soda Fountain has about 5-6 options. I don't think they sell booze.
This is really NOT light fare, but it's worth the calorie splurge and 10-minute wait after ordering.
SEATING
There might be seating for 15-20 people tops. Not a great place for groups or parties over 4 because the tables can't be reconfigured too easily.
CHILDREN
They don't cater to kids much, and I think maneuvering a stroller through the narrow restaurant would be hard. Plus, mostly tall tables makes it hard to feed little ones from. I see this as a teenager, college student, hipster kind of place or take-out for families that favour locally produced.
DECOR & TV
Black and white with red decals gives it a cool, minimalist vibe. And, YES, they have TV's so you won't miss your favorite sporting event.
WASHROOM & ACCESSIBILITY
This is huge in my book in this neighborhood. It is actually on ground level so it is accessible by those with disabilities.
There is a weird condiment stand island up by the cash register so it bottlenecks line ups, pick ups, and self-serve soda dispensing.
SIGNAGE & BUSINESS NAME
It says REAL MCCOY out front, but only after seeing the logo inside and on their website did I realize their name is McCoy Burger Co ------ not to be confused with another business called Real McCoy Burgers and Pizza on Markham Rd in Scarborough. Though they do have their original store on Simcoe St N in Oshawa.
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