King's Drive-In in East York

Greek fries with gravy is the best! Along with the service, keeps me coming back!

The veggie burger tasted like drywall, but thats what I get for ordering a veggie burger.

Solid old school burger joint

Johnny is a champion restauranteur... Why on earth would anybody waste their money at a McDonalds or burger king when for less money you can get a proper home cooked burger with better quality ingredients and a proper char-grilled flavor... Food was fast fresh and absolutely delicious taste like burgers used to taste when your granddad took you to the drive-in...

Five-Star food hiding in plain sight. Must have driven past dozens of times without stopping. That was evidently my loss. I will be stopping in every time I drive by in future. The banquet burger was amazing, fries were fantastic, and the staff and service were excellent.

Best Fish and Chips and great prices

Charbroiled is hard to find so this place is great. And they serve steak cut fries which is also hard to find these days. And I love that they are old school so I can ask for a banquet burger like I did when I was a kid. The staff is very friendly and service-oriented. I love that they have Coke, not Pepsi. And the prices are so reasonable! I also like the kitschy atmosphere. Parking is a bonus. I don t eat onion rings but theirs are huge and homemade. Gravy is good. Only con for me is that the homemade tartar sauce is just ok. Update: I went during the day (which was a change for me) and the day staff did not use gloves to handle food so I had to take away a star. Parking: They have about 6 spots of their own.

love the pork sovalaki...always good food...never disappointed

Exceptional service. Tasty food!! There milk shake is to die for!! The onion rings?? Amazing!! Burgers? Omg!!! I m salivating just writing about it!! Cashier is very polite!!

This place is great. Friendly service. Tasty food. Good prices. We got hooked on the Apple Blossoms and the Souvlaki. I havent even tried the burgers yet but well be back next time were in Toronto.

onion rings elite

Really cool 50s or 60s drive in vibe. I got the steak sandwich and it was delicious. There French fries and onion rings are amazing as well. Definitely worth the visit.

I just visited this place to grab a hot dog to go, and the experience was awful. I was the only customer there, but it still took forever because three employees were too busy discussing who among them was the dirtiest and making disgusting comments about not being clean. To make matters worse, one of them coughed into his hand and then touched the food right in front of me. It was completely unprofessional and unsanitary.

2nd time there - amazing severs and food !

The burgers was yummy

Quick and easy, lovely staff. Proper fish and chips, but the Kingburger with bacon is my new favourite. Treat yourself!

Great place the burgers are very good and the fish and chips one of. My favorite

Great service and awesome food. Cooked to order, and everything was very fresh.

Tianna offers top-notch service. The food is great, and the beer is cold. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! :)

Old school diner! The burgers are great. The quality of food is great. The Greek fries are pretty good overall like Harvey s but better quality.

Great drive in Diner. Good food at a good value. Nice staff and atmosphere for a burger and a beer Food

Really good food complimented by great staff!

I generally dont like eating outside but on my friends recommendation tried it. its my favourite restaurant because of the taste and service is too good I highly recommend you to try their food.

Raw burger, new people working who are not friendly.. will never go there again.

the fish here is so good. oh my god. i have never met a plate of fish and chips i would die for but this is definitely it. absolutely best when eaten fresh - DONT put it in the microwave

The burger was cold and the bread too... Lack of cooking, forget the cheese...

My favourite place to go for fries, onion rings and poutine. The burgers are also pretty tasty.

Nice and yummy test

Burger, fries, rings and gravy 5STAR!

I would say best fish and hand cut fries in town

Tiny Fish and Chips place .... but awesome food. Tiny business but great variety of foods.

Its such a vibe. The whole restaurant has really cool tables, and decor. And lots of picnic tables to sit and eat outside in the summer.

OMG the service level has nosedived with this new lady at the cash. She can barely speak English. So unbothered and not friendly at all. She made our burger without a glove after touching the register and coins. She did this after owner stepped out for a few minutes. I really used to enjoy this place. Their fish and chips and onion rings used to be great! Please return it to its former glory!

Great burger and shake

Foods Good, newest service lady is very unimpressive. Not good with service sems only interested in money tips & not caring about customers in any way.

Absolutely love this restaurant the food was amazing and the customer service was awesome!!!!!!

Food

Sweet staff and the most affordable (and tastiest) fish and chips in town!

Food is very good. I ordered a take out a fish and chips, 2 extra fish with a side gravy, when i got home I was very disappointed to find out that they forgot to put in the bag the tartar sauce. I was very, very, very disappointed, we had to eat the fish without tartar sauce. This is not the firt time, once before I ordered and payed for a gravy and also they forgot to put it in the bag. I hope they are more careful when they pack the take out order.

This burgers taste homemade and fresh, like a family BBQ. There are cute little booths to sit in and the diner has a retro feel. Love it!

Always great food and service here, the onion rings are huge, crispy and hot! Burgers are great. Will be back!! Kid-friendliness: Great kids options and fun decor, 1 high chair.

Highly addictive

Classic spot, great fish and chip. Vegetarian options: There are options Dietary restrictions: Talk to your server Parking: Lots of spots Kid-friendliness: High chair available

Ordered the so called 12 inch hot dog to learn they pushing standard 8 inch hot dogs. I called the store, and the owner had the nerve to tell me they are 10 to 12 inches. I told him I measured it with a tape measure.

Fun surprise! Fantastic OG fast food but like that place you went to as a kid dating back 59 years. We ordered the cheeseburger ($6.50 what!), onion rings and a banquet dog. 10/10. Far better and more adorable than Harvey s, the McDonald s or A&W down the street. Parking, fast, clean, seating and personable service.

The staff always welcomes you a service with a smile. I usually come in the warmer months with dogs on their patio. They go above and beyond to offer water for your pups and bring out your order.

We came here to eat fish and chips, we saw the sign Tuesday special. The food was delicious, and the most memorable thing is one of the staff, she was very happy, and very positive, I felt her energy while I was eating my dinner, Her name is Tianna, she is one of the kind, she said we made her day but NO, she made our day. She reminds me we can be happy no matter what thank you so much Jack & Kevin

Amazing food, service, and vibe every time. Tables are always clean and the prices are reasonable!

Fast & friendly at a very reasonable price.

Free Parking, Good Prices, ample seating. Friendly customer service. First time going was happy. Great Fries!! I dont think they make Pattys in house. They serve beer. Will come back again to try fish n chips, hotdog, and onion rings! Food

Everything is so good, I eat here at least once a week everything on the menu is amazing and the prices and size of orders are unbelievable. So much food for amazing prices. The burgers and fries and gravy are my go to but the fish deal on Tuesday is another favorite

Fantastic burgers! And the fries are simply the best around

This is one of my favorite food destinations. I opted for the King Burger instead of the steak, as they dont have it on the weekend menu, but its not a big deal. The food is delicious, and the staff is excellent. I strongly recommend it. Vegetarian options: Vege burger

Cheese burger was overcooked and burnt in some places. Vege burger tasted Beety, not my thing.

Family friendly yet also has $3 beers, in 2024. Big burgers, big hot dogs, souvlaki, fries, and chili. Ive tried them all and all are good. The staff is friendly, theres decor on the walls for kids to look at. Kid-friendliness: Lots of families come here regularly

Good food at a good price.

I was going to this place since the mid 80s always got the chicken souvlaki dinner. After the original owners passed they changed the menu. And dont offer it anymore. I havent been back since

Their food was good but the burger was just a really tiny bit chared but the fries were fine. they were really nice and werent rude and overall a nice place to eat Vegetarian options: They have one vegetarian option and not sure what it is Parking: They have more on foot customers than driving ones, so there should be open ones but theres not a loot Kid-friendliness: Yes, they are gentle, and they dont use foul language Wheelchair accessibility: They have a ramp in the front

This place is on top notch for me when it comes to burgers in the city, no question. You can taste the quality in the beef and patties are nice and thick. Family ran and lovely service and atmosphere. Why pay for a Macdonalds burger when you can get a real one from Kings that taste 100x better while supporting local, all at the same time. Prices here are also really good. 10/10, absolutely love it and highly recommend it.

Easily one of the best places for fish and chips. The veggie burger is amazing and unique to this location!! Vegetarian options: The veggie burger is really amazing Parking: Up to 10 spots that are free

Best fries in town!

Awesome place!

Okay, I have been here twice. Once by myself and once with my lady friend. Both times I had the fish and chips and on my recommendation she had it as well. The fish was fresh and perfectly cooked with a batter that did NOT overpower the fish. The chips appeared to be hand cut and were peeled by hand also. IF you want good food and a nice relaxing location to eat it in, I could not suggest a better location. OH, and their pricing is very good.

We ve been coming here for years and always had a great experience with the food and the service. Today however, that s changed. The tea is under new management and the young lady at cash seemed like she would have rather been anywhere else but here. Not rude per se, but extremely unfriendly. We used to get 1 1/2 pieces of fish with the Fish and Chips, now it s barely 3/4 of what it used to be. The side of fries was roughly half of what it used to be and the steak sandwich about 3/4 of its old size. And all this for $38+. To make things worse, the fish wasn t cooked properly. It is now time to say goodbye to King s Drive In.

Tiana was outstanding!!

The food is amazing

Food is good, service is friendly, and portions are satisfying. King burger with frings is my go to.

Had the fish on a bun just amazing finally the way fish the way it used to be in the 80s and 90s before the keenezy started taking over all these places and started ripping people off...i can start eating fish and chips again with out concern! Parking: Available

They have amazing veggie burger made of beets ! Loved it.

Nice experience with a calm environment. Parking: Parking is hard to difficult. Food : 5/5 |

Awesome food, its great to see a burger hold True to portion size and quality. There onion rings are also some of the best your gonna find.

Good food, fair prices, and the staff is really friendly 10/10

Great food, Great prices, amazing staff

Great vibe and customer service. Food was really good! I got a cheeseburger and oinion rings (rings are amazing). Prices are very reasonable

Their Skip the Dishes rating went from one of the highest scores to one of the lowest. Im guessing its because they force you to pay for a combo with fries/rings and a beverage otherwise you cant add anything to your cart.

One of us had the Haddock sandwich, and one the king burger with bacon. Both exactly as advertised. Prepared fresh and tasted great. Service couldnt be better.

Accidentally visited this local restaurant on my way to a job. Ordered a King burger with beacon. Size is large and with two meat. Tasted amazing. Not too salty. Parking: Good to have a few parking outside on a busy street

Best burger

Great food and friendly staff. Its like a good ole diner

Very clean location and staff are very friendly... the food is amazing... parking is free.. all the dressings are fresh and food is home made... definitely recommend

Amazing good and staff

Fav place to take the kids

First time. Friendly service and a great cheeseburger. Will be back

Awesome food and great service. Very kind and loving people. Reasonable prices too.

2023 March 4 Located in what I would call burger alley. Theres many burger joints in the vicinity and at time of writing, 4 on the street within about 15 minutes walking. Step in at Kings, you get this nostalgic feel of a 1950s diner. Colorful enamel style tables, hung retro art and even a cooler the moment you step in. The drive in aspects makes this an easy pit stop to grab a quick bite. The burgers are grilled right in front of you. The onion rings are freshly made and are both very light and crispy yet very thick. Banquet burger $6.95 Bacon, cheese and patty. Toasted bun and toppings as you want. Pretty good! Onion rings $4.95 Oily, but crispy and great. Its expensive at about $1 each ring, but these are thick and the onions are sweet. Would recommend, though 1 is probably enough to share with two people. Definitely worth stopping by.

Tasty burgers, cheap beers, great environment, and has a sit down benches outside. Love this place

Great food, great prices

Amazing quality and good value

Cannot beat the quality for the price. Solid burger with fresh bread and fries, everything tasted amazing! Genuinely impressed, cant believe it took me so long to try this place. Would 100% recommend it to anyone who asked about burger places in Toronto, not just East York. Will be going back in person next time for a combo with a beer, looking forward to it.

Im so happy they are in my neighborhood...:)

Love the steak fries.

Great!!! Service and staff Top Notch

One of the best burger joints in town, delicious food, friendly staff and unique atmosphere

Great food, great people, great prices. What more could one ask for?! Food

Nothing fancy, just great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere. Especially if you like Elvis.

Pretty good and so cheap. Worth the walk up from pape.

Best of the best!!!! The food is made fresh, delicious and to top it off is still affordable! The burgers, fish and chips and poutine, everything is on point! Also the staff/owners are the friendliest and kindest people. You can tell they appreciate each and everyone of their customers. 20/10

I love going here the food is great for a awesome price , the service is always great too with the lovely women that run that front like a boss .... keep up the great work guys Vegetarian options: Veggie burger that is really good Parking: There is parking for about 6-8 spaces, there is also street parking BUT watch your signs Wheelchair accessibility: There is wheelchair entrance available

Hot dog was advertised as including Essential Counter Top Toppings, however I have no idea what that means, and there was no option to select any toppings. Mine arrived completely naked. Poutine was bland and under-seasoned. Chicken fingers and fries were standard frozen fare that you can get anywhere. No dipping sauce is offered or included.

I drive by this place on a regular basis, and never seems to be too busy so decided to stop by today with my two daughters. The food is absolutely amazing. I don t understand how they do not have a line around the block! Their fish and chips are absolutely amazing and they are so reasonably priced !! everything is freshly made to order. Staff are so kind and polite. Definitely coming back here. We love a good fish and chips we always used to go to olde Yorke Fish & Chips but staff is rude and they marked up their prices to the point it s not even worth it anymore!! This place is amazing and cannot wait to try the different options on their menu. So excited.

We re visiting from New Brunswick for a concert and saw Kings as it s literally around the corner from our Airbnb. It s just like an old diner and so cheap too! Plus it tastes amazing and the service is absolutely fantastic. Plus there s a hidden King Julian and it made us laugh

Solid place to have a fast food bite, and 5 stars for great prices and especially the customer service. The staff are friendly, warm, and welcoming. Milly just gave my puppy bacon! She was so sweet and I am very impressed with the genuine kindness that I experienced. I was able to have my pup sit with me at the picnic tables, too, and it is always a nice thing for people with dogs to find places that are dog friendly. Thanks for a great late night bite. Today was my first visit and it won t be my last!

Incredible burger and even better service! Everyone was super nice. The house made onion rings are the best ive ever had!

Very personalized they good customer service Parking: I went back Friday abd and Saturday Food : 5/5 |

Had a great chicken souvlaki dinner! Great staff and food!

Excellent comfort food. Decent prices.

Had a veggie (beet patty) with fries with all the toppings except for mayonnaise. The pricing was good, the service was excellent and the food was delicious. I liked how everyone was greeted and though we werent the regulars, we felt very welcomed. I would definitely return and suggest for anyone who enjoys a good burger or fries to try it out.

Great food at a fair price, also very friendly staff!!

All I gotta say is WOW. Amazing food and great prices. And $2.99 for a beer? What else can you ask for. Highly recommend.

This place is quite nice with its variety of offerings. However, being a primarily fish and chips restaurant, I was a bit disappointed with how the fish and chips were not all that special. The quality wasnt as great as a bigger franchise such as Halibut House, when it shouldnt be. There was bone in the haddock I ordered, and the fries were hard to chew and tasted stale. You would think that this place would be renowned for the very thing it specialized in, but I suppose expectations are not always met. The beef burger tasted incredible though, with very delectable patties. Pickles were nice and light. Bacon was a bit tasteless and expensive, so not a recommendation. Milkshake was simply prepared from some premade shakes. It tasted like defrosted ice cream that was super thick and hard to drink. Not great. Overall, there are some hits and some misses here. I did like the look of the location and the whole moat and castle bridge thing going on. The bathroom really needed work though; it looked unsanitary and in desperate need of renovation.

Front employee very rude

A fun local classic diner. Diner fare staples like burgers, fishnchips, and decent fries, plus a surprisingly good beet -based veggie burger. Indoor and outdoor seating. Vegetarian options: Great veggie burger Parking: Not huge, but adequate parking

Everything is delicious!! Friendly staff

Great place! Vegetarian options available. Fries, onion rings and veggie burger - must try. Friendly staff. Parking: One of the only two places to have a parking spot on Pape Ave.

Made me wait 40 mins for my food because a new hire didnt recognize my order

Went here for the first time and the burgers are very tasty and well made. The haddock fish and chips were very tasty. Definitely a much better place for burgers than McDonalds, Burger King etc.

The burgers and fried fish here were really good. Probably the best diner around with ample parking, quick service and bang for your buck. Dont miss out on ordering the large onion rings. Parking: More than 7 spots

Unique character for a restaurant. Portion is generous. Prices are absolutely cheap. Hidden gem and a must try. My favourite is the onion rings & fish and chips. Oh and dont Not forget the burger patty is out of this world. Will definitely keep coming back !

Classic drive-in atmosphere, unbelievable prices , a top quality banquet burger & LLBO. Highly recommend giving them a try, menu has a nice variety too

Just had the best burger! The onion rings were killer! The tzatziki was perfect too!

Its decor is so cute, and the food was great tasting/value.

Food is excellent. This would be my go-to place to eat, as long as Im in the area. But what makes a visit memorable, as much as the food, is how the establishment treated you. They were so accommodating and made sure you got what you asked for. It also doesnt hurt that they have a gorgeous staff

Best fries in the city and great service

I called to ask about seating and payment method and the cashier could barley understand English . Chili cheese dog , the chilli was super dry , the hotdog was good, but they should definitely assemble it. A little chilly first then the hotdogs and a little more on top.. the state they have cheddar but really, it s processed fake cheese tasted weird in the chili dog . The hamburgers also tasted strange like cheap meat. Fries and onion rings were delicious next time I ll try the fried fish .

Best Onion Rings in town

I love this place, burgers are so good and the service is great! Definitely recommend!

Great burgers! Fantastic staff! Fun atmosphere. Onion rings are made fresh. Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly Food : 5/5 |

Pretty good great portions haddock and chips ,onion rings are huge

I went a couple years back and my burger was undercooked so I came back and gave it another try. It has improved but still tastes average.

Best place in the city for a burger and poutine. Their Kings Burger is SO amazing and they got the best poutine with chilly ever.

Food always good as well as service, just found the restaurant really cold/chilly for winter time.

I had the king burger with bacon and fries. The burger was delicious and the fries with gravy were just as good. The service was very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going back.

Disgusting food I ordered fish and chips , the worst experience of my life . It was disgusting . First and last time I ever eat there . 0/5 that s my rating for this place

Everytime Im nearby I get a burger and steak poutine. So good!

Burger was a$$

Just ordered from Doordash 60 dollars worth of food from here, two burgers and two hotdogs and they came with no toppings at all on any of them! Not even ketchup packets or anything either. Terrible! Beware if you plan to order from them online! Also the photos on doordash for menu items shows them with toppings as well yet no toppings when they arrive.

Well priced good food. The customer service here is always very lovely as well. Definitely recommend trying their hand-made onion rings

Onion rings are huuuge, also very tasty! Sweet little vintage diner vibes, friendly staff.

Hands down amazing! Burgers are fantastic and onion rings are out of this world. Prices are more than reasonable. Wish we found this place sooner.

AMAAAAAAZING BURGERS! The food is legit great here, they are friendly and the price is incredibly good for the fresh food that you get! Must try!

Fair prices, good food, and great service. Will definitely come by again!

Very nice staff, triple crown burger is great

Friendly staff and the food is very good.

Tried the steak Kaiser it was amazing! They also have a lot of other options at very affordable prices. Customer service is also on point. I highly recommend this location and I ll definitely be back to try other items.

Kings is a true joint. Or as close to it as youll find in this 21st century. I love the decor, because it resembles the era of my boyhood (50s and 60s.) Comfort in more than just the food. But seriously, I love the drive-in feel, so I drive there, even though Im local. Id drop in for a dog or a bowl of chili, just on a whim. Or grab that car-broiled burger experience, or even splurge on excellent Halibut and fries. One beer hits the spot. I think me and the missus might make it our local treat (along with Salernos and the Thai local. ) One of my favorite things about Kings? When it comes to social friendly - you get back with interest what you put in. I like how that works. And I do so enjoy running into proprietors who understand this concept. Last time in I was even able to track an inning of a Jays game while waiting for my order. The sports bar proviso without the sports bar if you catch my drift. Another nice touch. Thats all for now. Further adventures await. Dont hesitate, and dont be late!

The Best Burgers in the GTA. Made with fresh grounded beef chuck. I can taste the freshness and perfect blend of seasoning . 5 stars and the staff are very nice & polite! Only place Im coming for burgers . Theres talk about how good it is for the fish n chips. I know this Im sitting down eating in here now. Theres at least 10 people I witnessed order the fish n chips!

Its a dinner, they have cold beer, hot food and the staff are nice what more could you ask for?

Kings Drive-In is a classic burgers/fish place, and as good as the food is its the people that really make it special.

Good Burger, I liked it.

Ate here twice recently with my 10 year old. The cheeseburgers were so delicious, my son proudly declared the place as his new favourite burger joint!

Went for the first time last night and was amazed by the place. Super friendly staff, good and fresh food, and awesome prices! The only thing that I could possibly complain about were the rocky benches but I forgot all about it once I started eating. Fries were nice and soft on the inside but still had a really good crunch to them. Burger was really good, they didn t skimp out on the toppings either! We didn t grab a beer but seeing it was only $2.99 shocked me! Great place, will definitely go again Parking: Was scared there wouldn t be parking but there were a few spots and they were empty!

Vegetarian options: They have a veggie burger. T Parking: may be 6 spots Kid-friendliness: Very friendly

A nice, simple, diner style restaurant. Great value for money as you can get a solid burger and delicious onion rings for around $12. Staff there are super friendly and very efficient. Arrived with a group of 8 and they were able to get us all food very quickly. Recommend the onion rings which are delicious.

Excellent steak on a kaiser and great burgers plus friendly service Parking: 6-8 Kid-friendliness: Who doesnt like burgers

Very friendly attentive service. I ordered fish and chips, and fish was very fresh, well-cooked. Chips are home-made, cooked for real.

Decent local joint for fish and chips.

Amazing fish and chips I went there for the first time with my girlfriend after looking at the reviews and I was not disappointed. The food was amazing the service was great and the dine in experience was great very friendly staff I highly recommend it to anyone.

Just got the fish and chips with homemade Tartar Sauce. Well priced, and super damn Delicious. I am definitely coming back again. Food : 5/5

Great experience, Recommended.

Was really excited to try this place and it fell flat in basically every way. Missing parts of the order, condescending customer service, bland patties that taste like theyve been frozen since the Clinton administration. Overall a disappointing hard pass.

How have I lived in the east end for 10 years and never been here before! The hamburger is delicious the beef is tasty. I will definitely be back!

One of the best fish and chips and burgers I have had in a while! The haddock fish and chips were so tasty with the batter being perfect and not too oily! The fries and onion rings are also amazing! We loved the burger and chilli dog as well! The service was amazing and we felt so welcome eating here! I highly recommend King s drive in, service, food, price, taste all 100/10