Angela B.
Yelp
Of all the places that state they have the "World's Greatest Burger" I would say that Frankie's might actually live up to that claim. The husband and I arrived in Toronto in the afternoon and after some relaxation, we decided it was time for a bite and a brew. I started searching Yelp for something in walking distance. As we are staying in the Queen St West district, there were a lot of options. I am always game for a good burger and Frankie's had good reviews so we decided to check it out.
First off, above and beyond the amazing food, the atmosphere and the bartender/server Zee, set the tone for our experience. We're from Michigan and I am a huge hard cider fan. I knew I liked Zee when she recommended one of the best hard ciders I've had to date. Toronto's own Brickworks Batch: 1904. So that started things off right. In the front of the bar, "Two Old Guys" jammed out on their guitars singing set after set of the classics. They rocked!
Now, let me tell you about the food. I ordered The Canadian burger. It had 100% (perfectly cooked and juicy) Canadian chuck, Canadian cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onions, Peameal bacon, some crispy things (fried onions?) and the best sauce I've ever experienced - Maple Mayo. I may have died and gone to heaven. The fries were crispy and delicious, though I couldn't eat them all after packing away that burger. After dinner, Zee kept the drinks flowing, and convinced us to stay and have a great time. She is an engaging bartender and I do not have a single regret about spending a small fortune on burgers, ciders and shots. That is not to say Frankie's is expensive, it's actually quite affordable. We were just racking up the tab because we were having such a fantastic time.
So thank you to Frankie's, Zee, Two Old Guys, Brickworks Cider and Toronto for a great night. Josh is still sleeping off his hangover. We're definitely coming back here in the future.