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The hype surrounding this modest little place is a spectacular feat in its own. On a Friday night at dinnertime, on a pretty out-of-the-way Queen Street strip, the lineup was well out the door. It took about 25 minutes just to order! The energy was lively and friendly in line, and I must say, my expectations were mighty high.
It is rare that I indulge in a burger. 95% of the time I opt for veggie burgers over beef, but I thought this special excursion East warranted a classic burger experience. I got the cheeseburger topped with "the Option", a deep fried, cheese filled, garlic-y crispy mushroom.
There is no seating so we, along with many others, sat street-side on a cold bench. As I dug into the burger, the three words "oh my god" were uttered more than a few times.
Is it worth the hype? I'd say yes. It was very very fresh, juicy and absolutely delicious. But at the end of the day, anything deep-fried and cheese-filled is going to taste good. Nothing revolutionary.
The fries were so-so.
I'm very curious to go back and try "the smoke", a "secret" option of topping the burger with a deep fried jalapeno I believe. Oh man. Gotta try it!
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