BEAR Steak Sandwiches

The sandwich had a very spicy kick that was totally unexpected and the beef was exceptionally tender. Everything was tucked into a fresh, crusty, perfectly sized bun that held up beautifully. The fries were excellent, crisp and salty. At $20 for the sandwich and $30.51 total for one person (no beverage), it’s not cheap, but the quality absolutely justifies the price. This is the kind of meal you remember afterward, and I would definitely return. Unfortunately, they had no Craig's cookies.

During our visit we got the original steak sandwich and the tallow fries. The sandwich was great, the chimichurri added a good kick and added a lot of flavour. The steak was cooked to a nice medium rare, and was cut up so it wasn’t too hard to chew. The bread added a nice crunch, and the dipping sauce helped to complete the sandwich! The fries were good, crispy, and delicious. No ketchup, but they’re great without it anyway. The service was good, very kind and welcoming and had our sandwiches out in 10 minutes or so. No indoor seating here, there are a few benches to eat outside. Overall the food was great and I would come back for the sandwich again.

Stopped by Bear Steak Burgers on College Street after hearing all the hype. The space is small but trendy — cool concept where you can’t request ketchup or well-done meat. I tried the Original Steak Sandwich, Cheeseburger, and Fries cooked in beef tallow. The steak sandwich had great flavor from the chimichurri and bread, but the steak itself was a bit chewy. The cheeseburger was cooked well but didn’t have much depth of flavor — it felt plain and was missing the white onion that was supposed to be on it. The fries were crispy but incredibly salty, which took away from how good they could have been. Overall, it’s a fun spot to check out at least once. You can tell they care about quality ingredients and keeping the menu straightforward, but it just didn’t wow me. I’d come back to give it another try though — maybe I’ll have better luck with a different sandwich.

I tried their original steak sandwich and I thought it was good but not GREAT. There were a handful of bites that were too chewy, where I had to just swallow entire pieces of steak. And it wasn’t cheap either (approx $24 after tax and tips). That said, the chimichurri sauce was the best part about the sandwich, it was flavourful. Again, overall, it was good, but not exactly something I would go out of my way to eat again.

Honestly, this place is not the fanciest, most well-decorated place for a hangout, but oh my it sure was memorable for me. Tiny humble store, with a just as cute menu, and there is barely seating spot. However, if the bench outside is available, that is the perfect setting, speaking from personal experience. Sorry for the yapping but here are my thoughts of the sandwiches. The steak sandwich, what I came for, was great. Tender meat on crunchy bun, with the chimichurri, though a bit oversalted for my taste. The roast pork, comes with some stock on the side for dipping. Immaculate, just slightly messy to eat, part of the experience amirite :) And my favourite, the cheeseburger. DUNK IT IN THE SAUCE THAT CAME WITH IT, NOWWW 🗣🗣 Maybe I really like the burger cuz that is not something I try often, especially for thick patty ones, but for now, BEAR will be the place for my craving!

As a big fan of steak sandwiches, I was excited to try the bear steak sandwich after hearing some good things about it. My ideal steak sandwich is a juicy, flavourful classic with caramelized onions and a savory garlic sauce, so I was looking forward to seeing how this one would compare. The steak itself was perfectly cooked—tender and well-seasoned. The quality of the meat was excellent, and it was clear that the chef knew how to prepare a great piece of steak. The bread was well selected. Unfortunately, the chimichurri sauce was the main reason this sandwich didn't meet my expectations. It was a bit dry and overwhelmingly salty, with a bitter edge that really took away from the flavour of the meat. To test if it was just the sauce, I removed it from the other half of my sandwich and added a little mayonnaise. This made a noticeable improvement, allowing the flavour of the bear steak to come through more clearly. While the preparation of the meat was fantastic, the sauce didn't complement it in the way I'd hoped. I appreciate that every restaurant has its own unique take on a dish, and perhaps this style just wasn't for me. Given how well the bear steak was prepared, I'm open to trying it again sometime in the future.

This spot lives up to the hype, the Portuguese bun is soft and fitting for the sandwich, the steak is tender and full of flavour and the chimichurri adds a nice touch to this delicious sandwich. Worth coming back to, worth trying if you haven’t yet. I have to return to try some of their other offerings.

The most divine steak sandwich ever! So tender and juicy - and that chimichuri, yum! The pork sandwich was also really tasty, especially with the jus for dipping. And the fries, double fried in beef tallow -- hello! So much goodness. We were very impressed with BEAR Steak Sandwiches and can't wait to return. Still dreaming about that steak sandwich, tbh.