John Anderson's Hamburgers in North York

2832 Victoria Park Ave, North York, ON M2J 4A8, Canada

★★★★★
(394 reviews)
Categories: Hamburger restaurant American restaurant Fast food restaurant
Website
jaburgers.com
Address
2832 Victoria Park Ave, North York, ON M2J 4A8, Canada
Plus Code
QMQ9+FM North York, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11 AM–9 PM
Friday
11 AM–9 PM
Saturday
12–9 PM
Sunday
12–9 PM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
394 reviews

Most Mentioned

souvlaki (19) cheeseburger (15) poutine (15) onion rings (14) renovated (10) gravy (10) banquet (9) joint (9) chef (7) pita (5)
5 stars
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★★★★★
December 14, 2024

I can’t believe I’ve never been to this place until today. I had the double smash, and my wife had smash cheese burger, with fries…and it was sooo damn good! Completely caught me off guard how tasty it was! This might be my new favourite burger joint, sorry Johnny’s and Mama's Boys Burgers…this place takes the cake!

★★
December 9, 2024

Clean place, at least they have that going for them. I was there and about to order and cashier dropped me to take care of a pick that walked in. Kind of rude. Now for the food; the onion rings were overdone and tasted crappy (they’re too busy get too many things ready and forget about others), banquet home burger was pretty good but bacon was overdone and the burger was WAY too salty (and I like salt) . Sorry to say Harvey’s taste better

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

One of the best cheese burgers I've ever had. Buns were soft, meat tasted great, nice an juicy. Toppings were fresh and well placed. The burger was BIG, and every bite was good, watch out for the juices dripping out. The fries were crispy, hot, and salty, just the way I like em. I just wished there were some picnic tables outside that one could eat on. Keep up the quality and pricing! Totally going to be my go-to for burgers/fries/onions rings etc.

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

Cashier and chefs very nice and attentive. Clean shop. Burger…unbelievably good. Home village burger, excellent. Listen to the chef when he recommends you to have the lemongrass sauce. Perfectly cooked burger.

★★★★
August 17, 2024

An Asian food lover at heart but this really makes me go wow. It's not that I haven't tried any burgers in my hometown before, all off them just didn't stand out in my taste at all, namely KFC, Loterria, so on. But thissssssss!!! Hellooooooo????? What just happened in my mouth????? I literally crave another bite after bite. - Texture: soft, moisttttttt (I love moist) - Flavor: strong, very meaty just like eating a good steak, not crazy salty - Size: big for Asians haha, it's literally my hand size. I shared it with my friend and still full enough for a meal The thing that could be improved is some tables and chairs should be provided to dine in, as the store has enough space for around 8 eaters in my quick observation. Anyway, purely about food, MUST TRY!!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

We ordered the home bacon cheeseburger and a hotdog - both were delicious. Especially the burger - it was fresh, flavorful, juicy, perfectly done. The fries that came with them were also really well done - the perfect combo of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and properly seasoned. The coup de grâce though was the peanut butter and nutella milkshake - it was amazing! We definitely will be coming back!

★★★★★
June 1, 2024

I haven't been to this location for years ever since I moved out of the area, so I thought I would stop by for dinner. I ordered their Hat Trick House Burger combo today, and it did not disappoint. It was hot, fresh, juicy, and delicious. I got the poutine along with my burger and it was amazing. The cheese to gravy ratio is on point. The fries are cut perfectly and crispy to the touch. Service was fast and the customer service was excellent and very professional. I will definitely be visiting this location again.

★★★★
February 6, 2024

Great burger place! This shop has been around for many years now, and has another location up in Markham. They are take out only with no seating, but serve some of the best burgers I’ve had in the GTA! We tried the home burger and the home village burger. The home patty is definitely top notch and we love how it’s made in house with their own ingredients! Both burgers were very delicious and filling. I like how you can customize your toppings, and how there is a greek touch to them - feta, tzatziki, etc. My only recommendation to the restaurant would be to have a different bun (maybe a potato bun?) but I know this would be an additional cost, and there is nothing wrong with how the buns are now. 🙂 The service here was also great, we had a girl serve us and she was very kind and offered suggestions. If you are in the area I would highly recommend checking them out for a delicious tasting burger 👍

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

New standard of burger. This is not fast food. Amazing home burger !

★★★★★
December 15, 2024

Good for the price. I recommend trying it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Stopped in on a drive-by and wasnt let down. I got their onion rings and homemade banquet burgers. Both were amazing, Ill definitely be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

The Home Cheeseburger was THE BEST burger I ve ever had next to the burger from Square Boys definitely have to come back and get some for the fam and the fries and the JA sauce and the chipotle sauce was GREAT 5/5 Stars for sure!

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Delicious burger and souvlaki.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Great food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Best burgers in the east!!! I recommend the home burger! Worth every penny! Super delish and very friendly staff! Thank you guys and keep it up!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

BEST Home Burgers. I compare all others to my beloved Johnnys Home Burger. But nothing else compares.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

I just had the best gyro on a bun that Ive had in 10 years! Really nice people making good food at great prices. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Best burgers I ever had in my life!!! My new favorite place

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

A good burger is a good burger. Will definitely come back here more times! Worth every penny.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Foods always fresh and made to order. Prices are fair.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Crispiest, best onion rings Ive ever had. You could cut glass with them. The burgers are a traditional, nostalgia-inducing style that speak for themselves and have no need for fancy toppings or sauces. Had the village burger and it was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Great food love homeburger!!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The Staff is very welcoming and professional and the taste of the meat...oh boy. ...delicious! Thank you guys! Highly recommend them!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

New owners back to how it used to be and thats a good thing!! I tried the double smash burger and the Philly cheese steak sandwich. Wow!! Sure to be great winter comfort food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

An absolute hidden gem!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Craving fixed!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Triple patties triple delicious! I will come again for this delicious and juicy burger.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Quality burgers. Fresh ingredients, clean kitchen, and everything is cooked to order. Vegetarian options: Best veggie burger compared to most restaurants. Parking: Huge plaza, parking close to front of restaurant is typically available.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

We got the home banquet burger and the village home burger. They have good food. I didn t really taste the bacon on the home banquet burger but the village home burger was flavourful. The place was clean and they only do take-out. Would have been nice if they had tables for dine-in.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Having the Smash Burger with bacon and cheese. Very tasty and the fries are very crispy (have to ask for well done fries) You can not go wrong with this place. Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Ive eaten at the Mississauga location (now closed) and it was less than soso at best. Maybe that is why they closed down. Had the Home Burger here at the VP location several months ago, absolutely outstanding. No one, thats no one can put this JA burger in comparison to Johnnys. Johnnys might be more famous, but JA does burgers the way they should be done. Ill be in the area this coming Monday, so put a couple Home Burgers on the grill.

★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Decent food and good portions for the money. They make a decent milk shake as well.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

We ordered 2 double smash banquet combos. This would be a 5 Star review if the fries were cooked more. That s literally my only complaint. The smash burgers were awesome. The Gravy was really good and thick. 15 dollars for the combo was a good price. Overall I m extremely happy. I d just suggest crisping the fries up is all. The chefs were very friendly. Thanks for everything.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

They were good burgers, but they got our order wrong.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great service - gave me a free little milkshake because there was some extra after making one. Food was great.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Looks like a good place

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

The banquet burger is so ridiculously good. Just like the old days

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Cookies are amazing......made my day

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Rarely do you find a restaurant that is cheap and is high-quality at the same time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Tried their Home Banquet Burguer and it was very good. Bun was soft, patty had that smoked flavor, toppings were fresh. Large fries were huge! bought one portion to split and we ate half. Definitely recommend it! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Not impressive from the outside, looks like this place has been around forever. Just stumbled onto it when we were in the area. The burgers are AWESOME. Better than 5 guys. A real hidden gem.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

This place has been amazing for 47 years! Great food served by great people.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

excellent service, the burger is perfect

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The original hot home home burger did not disappoint like 20 years ago. Only a few restaurants like JAs in Toronto and Im glad its still here!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I am literally still eating my burger and had to leave a review! Very important now a days! I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in and saw new people , new look , new menue! New EVERYTHING!!! This place has to stay because we need a good food place like this in the neighborhood! Staff extremely friendly and food extremely DELICIOUS and filling! And the fresh food did not take long! I am So excited that I decided to take a chance on John Andersons and walked in to a GEM ! Felt like old JA from years years back but a brand new feel !!! Awesome experience through and through !

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Will choose this over McD anyday. Would be nice to have proper dining room, but then I dont like being seen handling burger and fries like a monkey.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

The best burger you will eat and worth the money you pay.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

So happy to see this location thriving . Food is great!! Chicken on a pita . Wish they had a little seating but its all good .

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The BEST Philly Cheesestake in T.O....the chef has been making them for 10+ yrs...the price, the quality, the service cant be beat!!! Drive past Johnnys and discover John Andersons...home made all the way and has stood the test of time.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

The new management has made a masterpiece of the JA home burger. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite tonight along with the fries and onion rings. The owner and staff are really nice people. You have a repeat customer now. Thank you.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Friendly service, fantastic food and great value. The owners and staff take great pride and it shows.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Total dissatisfaction burgers patty were not tasty at all not any smoked yummy flavour bun were old and cracked we were not even asked how we want our burgers plus they give us leftovers of French fries it was take out order and we are very disappointed with this business we pay 25 dollars

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Great food and amazing staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

John Andersons Hamburgers is a burger lovers paradise. With a diverse menu featuring mouthwatering classics and innovative creations, each bite is a symphony of flavor. The friendly staff and cozy ambiance make every visit memorable. Its simply the best burger spot in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good service, food taste good, pretty good place for a burger

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Good pattie to bun ratio. Nothing fancy but standard good burgers with a bit of variety. No tables, designed for takeout.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

As a first experience, it was perfect! Delicious cheeseburger from nice people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Best value burger, must try their home made burgers, and it actually taste really impressive. Poutine, the gravys taste is pretty good, however, a touch watery for my preference.

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Havent eaten here in almost 20 years... new owners/management is doing an ok job. Ordered (4x of everything.) some HomeBurgers .. Home fries.. and onion rings .. Although the burger was awesome... the fries were ok but not what I ordered (discovered this when I got home) which were regular fries .. the onion rings were greasy and some looked/tasted like they were refried. Overall the burgers were Great! Service staff were friendly and helpful .. probably some communication issues on my order with the cook. I dunno.. I hope the shortcomings wont be repeated on my next visit .. I want to givem a stellar review. Bon appetit ... Update . . Regarding the home fries I was initially looking at a different menu other than the one linked to the locations website ... heres a snapshot of the one I was looking at (stated breakfast home fries) my mistake. I should have linked to the correct menu. Sorry for my musunderstanding

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

What can I say? This is the perfect burger joint. Have been coming here for ages and it has always exceeded expectations. Friendly and outgoing staff, classic off-the-grill fare with generous portions, agreeable prices and very easy to access. Just come here. Youre not going to regret it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Perfect For when youre craving a good burger

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Hi . It s been the best place for me and all my friends to go whenever we want to eat out even when we have to drive for an hour. Burger and steak taste phenomenally good. I suggest homemade burger which honestly is the best burger I ve ever had. Staff are also super friendly and cool. Keep up the amazing work guys.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Had lunch at the restaurant today. Ordered the large Greek salad with chicken breast and a pita. The order was made fresh and fairly quick. Food was hot and tasty. The chicken breast still had some cartilage in 2 of my pieces, that s why I did not rate it a 5 out of 5. I would go back again and do recommend this place. Looks like a family run dinner .next time I will try the burger which looked delicious!

★★★
April 22, 2024

I got the hotburger and was disappointed. The fries either tasted like it was from a white potato or frozen fries thats been quickly deep fried. The patty was 1/2 thick and wasn t bad. The fries with the gravy were below average, it tasted bland. For $13 it was not worth

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Just Finished My Food All I m Gonna Say is Everything Was Absolutely Amazing I ll Definitely Be Back

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Juicy and tasty burger! Friendly staff and good service. Smaller space so take out is the way to go. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Had the Pork Souvlaki on the Bun and it was amazing. Also the customer service is amazing. Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Always great, its been there nearly 50 years

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

This place is top notch, in food and service. Got the home banquet and lemme tell ya, that patty was grilled just right! Added the StraWberry Cheesecake milkshake with it and WOW! This is it!!! Can t wait to be back and try the souvlaki next time. The whole team there was awesome - see yall soon.

★★★★★
March 22, 2024

Best burger I ve ever tasted. Tried their chicken and it s so good as well. You wont regret spending money at this spot. 10/10 recommend!!! Place is also very clean.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Toronto s best Banquet burger is here No word of a lie, you ll be speechless. Almost couldnt drive home after; I needed another. GO HERE. 6 stars.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

My picky kids really like it

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Burgers always great and 12 and change for a combo

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Nice food

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Definitely a good burger. Can tell its real meat and fresh ingredients. This place is way better than mcdonalds and costs just as much but you can walk away satisfied and full. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Time and a word about John Andersons. Went for lunch here cuz it wasnt a long distance runaround to get there, got a cheeseburger combo and it was out of this world, i became a starship trooper eating this burger. Kinda a roundabout way of saying it was really good. Made me in a good mood for the day. You choose your toppings like lettuce and tormato, and you and i know its the toppings that make or break the burg. The condiments got close to the edge but they didnt make a mess. Ive seen all good people in fast food places paying the same price for sad cold burgers, they should make the perpetual change to John Andersons. To the Owner of a lonely burger joint, yours is no disgrace.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Food is amazing burger and poutine was delicious. Price for a burger combo is very good. I recently bought the milkshakes and they were the best affordable tasty and most of all amazing milkshakes I have ever tasted in my life. I highly recommend to go there and eat the food and milkshakes you wont regret.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Customer service is amazing, accommodated my dietary request, friendly, helpful and the food looks amazing can t wait to eat. Definitely recommend!!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Went there for the first time today and absolutely glad I did! Great bun to condiment to meat distribution and the place was clean and tidy. Staff was straight forward and nice. I had the Home Banquet burger and will be grabbing another one for sure!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The burgers and steak on a kaiser are so tasty!! Amazing good, great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Love a simple menu with no gimmicks and covering everything in sauce and nonsense. They have the absolute best Greek fries I ve ever had in toronto and for sure the best burger (home burger) you can find in north york. Highly recommend this place amazing, fresh and tasty food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Go-to spot for burgers and souvlaki. Orders are ready on time, staff is friendly and food is good. That s why we keep coming back. Thanks guys!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super clean establishment. Chef & Owner (Chris) all smiles/chatty while waiting on food for take-out. Sports on while you wait. Excellent Cheeseburger(Home) & Chicken Souvlaki on a bun. Also I saw alot of customers order this Chicken/Cheese/Bacon sandwich??? Next time!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Im so mad I only started coming to the place in the past 2 weeks. Chicken dinners and Greek fries are A++

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

First time trying the food here. I ordered a gyro and fries. The fries were good and fresh. The cook knows exactly how to make the fries properly and the oil is fresh. Usually other place s fries bother my stomach. But this one did not. The gyro was put together nicely, but I would say that the gyro lacked quantity of meat, toppings, and tzatziki. The pita was fresh, but it was very small and light on the toppings. I saw how the cook put together my boyfriend s burger and it was put together nicely (not slapped together nor sloppy). Very good distribution. The next time I do go, I will try their burgers. Overall, the place is clean, the food is fresh, and the presentation of the food is well put together. Unlike other places that slap things together and call it a day. **also, the food did not cause bloating afterwards, which is nice**

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I was gladly surprised to see a capable chef whom I have known for many years was in charge of the kitchen when I visited the restaurant. What a change it had been under the new management! The food was amazing. He said he prepares the burger himself, and trust me, it blows Johnnys Hamburgers, Golden Star Burger, and any other burger place out of the park. The meat was of high quality, fresh, and seasoned. I truly believe Gordan Ramsey himself would call that a great burger (though he may like it a little less cooked to be honest, but I enjoyed the patty the way it was). Every topping was fresh, the bun was nicely toasted, the char on the bun and on the burger really gives it a noticeable and delicious chargrilled taste. I love it. I cant wait to return and have the burger again, and try some souvlaki dinner. It has been on my mind like a gambler thinking about casino runs. Yeah, it is addictive. I mean the food. The environment was clean and spacious. The cashiers looked happy. The price was good. Overall, 10/10. Bravo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best homeburger in North York/Scarborough Delicious and made fresh! Recommended dishes

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Every staff member is incredibly nice. The person that took our order gave us a free drink because he overheard me saying I was thirsty! Burgers are simple and absolutely delicious. Great spot. Food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good burgers, friendly service. The burgers are fresh and tasty, standard options for toppings, spicy fries are great - fresh and crispy. Didnt feel greasy or heavy at all. Would definitely come back here over any of the usual chain burger places. Prices are fair. Note that theres no dine-in option. Parking: Lots of parking available, as its in a fairly large plaza.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Classic and delicious. Service and food were both completely satisfying Parking: There was tons Wheelchair accessibility: Come on in

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great experience, the burgers were delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had the banquet burger. It was surprisingly delicious. I was in the area and had it twice this week. Price is reasonable. Recommend.

December 22, 2023

Sloppy burger not what this place use to be. Burger wasn t put together nicely very disappointed especially for almost a $10 burger.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

the food is always so good and fresh! the home burgers are to die for. staff are very sweet. very clean atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Homemade banquet burger with cheese left me so damn satisfied. Will definitely be coming back. Yum!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Ordered the home banquet burger. Cooked perfectly and very tasty. Thanks to the staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best burger I ate in Toronto!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

4.4 / 5 is fair and earned. Great score. Burger was close to exceptional. Flavourful, meaty and nice balance of Veggies to meat. Bun was perfect size and texture. They make it from scratch-so prepare to wait 10mins. I wouldn t go here for service - it was decent - but the food consistency is the star. Think of this like well made take out.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We go here in the summer after a nice swim. Always hits the spot! Gunna get some today for brothers bday meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I regret not coming here sooner. I don t get the hype with johnnys hamburger but this burger was made to my taste buds perfection. I can taste the Charcoal from the grill and the meat is juicy and tender. The bun wasn t soggy. Forgot to mention my home burger patty was pretty good size. Fries was also done right. Service was good. So why no pictures? I was too hungry and ate it too fast cause it was just so good. Price was really good too. Why do people goto McDonald s to eat burgers?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Visited for a banquet burger and must say it was delicious. Nice balance of bun meat and veggies. Way better than the overhyped and overrated Johnnys hamburgers. Give this place a try...

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Got takeout from here a while ago, good environment to wait in, excellent burgers, nice staff.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Burgers are amazing but the they need to get another person between the cook and the cashier. The girl shouldnt be taking cash and then preparing your sandwich without washing her hands.

★★★
December 22, 2023

Not a place I d go again for a burger and fries. I read such good reviews, but wasn t impressed. Bacon lacked flavor, and the fries were a real disappointment

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

I have only tried the chicken souvlaki dinner and a steak on a kaiser and both were EXCELLECT! I am glad the new owners are doing things for the better. I heard the Banquet Burger was fantastic so I will try that next!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

In Toronto for the first time after spending 15 hours in airports/flying from Alberta for a medical trip. Needed a good, simple meal to end this long day. Looked up burger places near the hotel on google maps, found this place, ratings were great, pics looked great, and I was not disappointed. Might have to go back before I leave.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The home burgers are amazing! The poutine is soooo delicious! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Awesome burgers!!! Went today for the first time and after tasting the Home Burger, I realized what I missed! I will definitely go back again! The food is very tasty and the staff is super friendly and professional! Thank you J As team!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious and affordable

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Disappointing service, i had to watch my friend eat for 10 min before they had my order ready when we ordered back to back. Chef picked up phone and went back to cooking after without washing his hands.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Wow yeah very impressed I dont know if I have anything specific negative or positive to say but I just had probably my top 3 satisfying burgers of all time. Im sitting here in zen can barely string together a review. Got a double burger. Simple. Cooked to perfection. They say 4oz patty but this seemed a lot larger. Juicy, bun didnt try to outshine the meat it was simply a bun and a great bun it was, give it a raise. Milkshake was fresh and honestly pretty damn good. Dropped in after driving by it and really glad I did. Almost say its better than that one up the road but youll have to try for yourself.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ordered take out burgers and fries from this place a couple of days ago, and I was very pleasantly surprised. The food arrived well packaged, all instructions were followed, the portion was huge, and the food tasted delicious. Its definitely one of my new favorite places for burguer. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Came here for the first time in 25 years and had a great experience. I used to come to this place after my hockey games as a kid at Pleasantview Arena down the street; super nostalgic. I was expecting good food, and it was great! Theyre under new management and the new owner is a real stand up guy. He takes pride in his food quality and customer service. Im very glad to see a REAL burger joint like this still exists in our city, as they seem to be fewer and far between with the changing fabric of society these days... 5 stars guys, you got a loyal repeat customer here now!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Burger was good. Sadly french fries were very pale and barely cooked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

They are very good and the workers are very friendly and very nice I highly recommend the homeberger

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Omg great home burgers large cut fries what I remember as a kid friendly staff too I will be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great fast food. Surprisingly, they have more than just burgers. Check out their menu to understand but basically, look up their burger toppings lol ...Theres a Greek twist with their village burgers. Food is made to order and definitely fresh! We went with Greek food and chose pork souvlaki and chicken (comes with white meat) souvlaki meals. Unconventional for a typical burger/hotdog place to carry those types of meals (unless we are talking about old school Danforth fast food type restaurants) The food was perfectly seasoned and still hot, even though we drove the food home to consume it. I was very impressed with their packaging too, everything was packaged nicely and the salad was in its own container, crisp, fresh and ohhh soooo goood!!!! Hot pita bread and tzatziki/salad dressing on the side. They know what they are doing and the cost was definitely worth it. Burgers are delicious also! The guy grilling is awesome and super friendly. He is so quick and definitely knows what hes doing in the kitchen! He gets into his zone and does a fantastic job!! We will definitely be coming back here and trying more of their menu items. YAY!! Also, I should mention they renovated the place because years ago, it needed updating and was a forgotten restaurant in that small plaza but now they revamped their menu and signs and then cleaned the place up to give it an updated fast-food diner type look. Still not fancy or modern but it is clean, bright and cute! No seating in the restaurant so you take your food and go. They accept credit cards, debit and cash. Always a PLUS, to accept cards!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Older establishment with new owners It was my first visit since the new owners came in. Took a test drive,take out, with a cheeseburger.. Frist bite, final decision ,pretty damn good cheeseburger ,and hands down the best in this hood. Cooked perfectly and assembled before me with care. This aint no fast food patty. Ill be returning to sample some more all summer. Forget fast food franchises, Its the Independent burger places that really rules. Made me drool like a fool. B

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Definitely as good as it gets for a family-owned non-franchise. Burger was amazing, fries were better than any I have tasted. Thank you JA.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

2.5 stars. I had the 7oz home burger combo. Take this as constructive criticism. It was a somewhat satisfying meal. Dont take me wrong, I was very full. But the patty while big, was too dry. The toppings could have been more generous. The thick fries were some of the best frozen variety I had. For an independent burger joint, I expected better and take it up in quality. Competition is fierce. Dont be complacent like the previous owner. Frozen patties and fries dont cut it in 2022.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good burger, would recommend the home burger. Meat was well cooked, properly spiced and charred. Poutine was amazing too, with very fresh and crunchy fries. Would come back here

December 22, 2022

Last 3 times bin there was the worst.. when they reopened the quality was their... the home banquet was juicy and had lots if flavour cooked properly... now the last couple months has bin consistently bad.. its like they changed what they put in the beef or the Pattys in general .. the meat dosent even stay together.. my burger after every bite the meat turned to dry bits... and not to mention the bacon is always under cooked honest to say would rather mcdonalds.. i figured Id give it 1 last time, I went in they were un believably stingy... 2 half slices of tomato and a sprinkle of lettuce.. undercooked bacon and a overcooked dry patty and they changed the fries since they reopened aswell to cheaper ones

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Vastly improved under new management. The home burger is expensive for a take out joint, but its worth it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Was told about the poutine , has to try it..I must say it was delicious Yummy

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I ate here frequently when I was in school and I remember the classic old interior, poutine was $5 back in 2012 and prices now are still great as ever. Seen a few owner changes, and havent been here for 6-7 years but I got a gyro yesterday and it was AMAZING. The prices are unbeatable, same old great place just with better renovations!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great options for a quick bite at very reasonable prices. Theres the simple char broiled burger, great fries with gravy and satisfying souvlaki, all topped your way. My choice would be the home burger with cheese and bacon. Its a place Ill keep going back to. Vegetarian options: Theres a vegetarian burger. Parking: Its in a plaza with plenty of parking. Kid-friendliness: Theres food for kids on the menu. Wheelchair accessibility: Its on the ground floor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Charbroiled hamburgers done right, hamburger to bun ratio correct , a burger that s juicy and tastes good !

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not satisfied with the poutine. Somebody posted a picture of poutine with cheese curds. I received shredded mozzarella. Sorry this is not a poutine. Place is clean and service was fast.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Don t know why it s so highly rated, very underwhelming burgers. Even A&W has better burgers. Plain bun (not even sesame or brioche or anything out of the ordinary) with standard toppings and American cheese. Burger itself had some sort of seasoning inside that I would have rather done without. Poutine used shredded cheese instead of cheese curds. That s not a poutine then! It s just 3 ingredients, and cheese curds are mandatory. Fries and gravy were undersalted and soggy. Not the worst burger and poutine I ve had, but definitely down there.

December 22, 2022

Not Delicious No customers service

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Tried for first time and really enjoyed. Ordered 4 combos: home banquet burger, home cheese burger, steak on kaiser and fish and chips. All cooked fresh, and tasted good. Lots of tasty bacon on the banquet burger! Good value for money, considering size and taste versus big chains. Would order again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Amazing food the home burgers are to die for, the chicken souvlaki is tasty as it can be and the guys and gals working there have the best customer service with a smile on at all times. Parking: In front of the store and the joining plaza gives you loads of parking spots.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Kid-friendliness: Fun and exciting

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Nice tasty Burguers!! % recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Soooooo good!!! Highly recommended

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Went with family to have lunch. What an absolute disappointment. There s a guy wearing an apron leaning against the glass right by the front door, smoking a cigarette. Apparently an employee. Sad that employees disrespect rules so badly. I don t want my family walking through this employees smoke so I left family outside and at least went in to order. No one at the counter. I called out, Hello? .... nothing. Noticed how dirty the counter was. Food wasn t looking very fresh and inside was not smelling nice. Very hard pass on this place. Maybe they won the lottery and don t care about customers, or cleaning. Waste of time and very disappointing. Teach your employees to respect the law. The #Ministry of Health should keep an eye on this restaurant. Can t post pics but I have a few to share of this incident.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Got their home burger. I am usually not a fan of burgers because its really hard to find the good ones. But I am not disappointed. Its definitely one of the good ones I ve had. Would totally recommend this place for anyone who are looking for a good burger anywhere other than big fast food joints.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Probably the best burger I tried in Canada

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I was happen to see this location by chance, I checked Google reviews and it had a great rating. This place is so amazing! I had the homebuilder with cheese. Not greasey and it had so much flavor in each bite . Literally top burger Ive had anywhere. The pouting was amazing too, the gravy wasnt too salty and I couldnt stop eating it. My mom is coming to visit out of country and I am taking her here. You will not be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Havent been here since the new management took over. Was craving a pork souvlaki Greek style and a home burger. It has been 3 days since and I have done everything I could not to go back every day. They were amazing. Do yourself a favour and if ur craving a souvlaki or great home burger go John Andersons a try.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great double burger, juicy and tender. Great taste. and an awesome cheese steak as well. Only problem is a little more variety with the ingredients would be needed. e.g. secret sauce, portabello mushrooms, etc. Other than that, Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Finally open. Great food and great customer service. Will be back again!!!! Yummy!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The newly renovated John Andersons is amazing. Ive lived in the area for 35 years and have been there through all the owners that have taken over the years and all i can say is new owners finally do this place justice. Having a buger there reminds me of the burger from the original John Andersons. Guys keep doing what you do and keep up the delicious, great quality burgers that this place is associated with.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Great food great people cant wait to go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent burgers and fries. Very clean place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

New owners, new classics, incredible quality! An amazing start for the new experience, wishing everyone involved the best of luck! This is definitely a must try experience!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Newly renovated with great staff and even greater food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Just had lunch! JA is back after it s renovation. I have lived in the area my whole life. JA is as good as it has ever been, I dare to say better than Johnny s. Burgers , fries and rings were excellent! The portion size for fries and rings at least 50% bigger than previous. Great job by the new owners! I will definitely be back

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I had the gyro and it was the best i ever had. I dont have to go to the Danforth anymore :). Very clean and great service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Newly renovated, super clean and amazing food.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The best burger i ve ever had! Very friendly staff

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

New owner, new look, food tastes even better than before. Thanks for being in my neighborhood!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Its lit

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

The burgers are the best in Toronto!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

First of all, definitely a good burger. Good service, plenty of toppings, great fresh cut fries, and while its a BIT on the expensive side, given the world we live in, if you want quality food, higher prices have to come with the territory. As I mentioned above, the burger was good, but it was a little dry and the taste was okay. Im HOPING that perhaps with growing pains and being newly opened, theyll get into a nice rhythm soon. So, will chalk this up to simply a burger cooked a little too long in a newly opened shop. Ill go there again, and hopefully it will be better.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This place has the best burgers in the GTA. Fresh cut fries as well. This place gets a perfect score. Great job to the new owners.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The new owners have really raised the bar. The burgers are AMAZING and the onion rings are out of this world. Definitely 5 stars

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing food and even better service! Tom and George are great guys and made sure that I was happy with my meal along with being very friendly. And on top of the the portions are generous so I definitely didnt leave hungry. Great job guys and keep up the good work!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best in the business!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Just finished work and stopped by John Andersons, I used to go to the old one once in a while. Its been redone looks like new owners, decided to try it again. I grabbed a banquet burger combo with fries and gravy and it was awesome!!. like 13 bucks and the guy was super cool even offered me a water cause its mad hot out. Will go back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Just went by here and tried the new Home Made burgers WOW. Possibly the Best in the City. Congrats to the new owners

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Burger is superb and very juicy . I recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

10 out 5 stars if possible. this place is hamburger heaven! Fresh quality ingredients expertly prepared with friendly staff especially the cashier, always service with a smile. I absolutely love it here! One of the best homeburgers anywhere! Definitely one of my top 3 burger joints in The GTA.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

I have been to this place three times in the past 4 weeks and I can say they have one of the best burgers (I got the 4 oz combo every time) I have ever had. The burger is juicy and the toppings are very fresh. Prices are very reasonable, and service is really good and very friendly. I have now found my go to fast food joint.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Excellent burgers! And the service was amazing! Friendly people work there! Norma

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

5 Stars for Customer Service, Cleanliness and their Menu!!

December 22, 2021

This place used to be the absolute best value homemade burger in town but new management have taken over and jacked the prices up substantially. Their 6oz* is now more than the 8oz at Esquire down the road which makes it economically redundant. Sorry fellas, but I dont eat LCD TVs. *EDIT: They seem to have increased the homemade burger from 6oz to 7oz, but the point still stands. Response to owner: The home burger was $5.09 under previous ownership. Last time I checked, your price was $7.10. In what world does that constitute lowering the price?

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Decided to try this place again after the new owners took over. Needless to say I was excited when I saw the place was under renos and that new owners had taken over. This place used to be the best for greek food and burgers 20 years ago. This time around the food was alright. The salad was good. The chicken was dry and didnt really taste like chicken souvlaki that I am used too. Fries were okay. I was told by my 13 year old that the burger was small. Tzatziki was thick which was amazing but the taste was off. Would I try it again.....I dont think so but maybe you want to give it a try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

No photos to share because this was just the spot to get over being Hangry! Stopped for lunch and got a Souvlaki on a Bun. The owners Chris and Tommy were top notch. If you are in this area gotta stop here. Little shop tucked away in a strip plaza.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Would have included photos but I could not help myself(I have consumed meal and there is nothing to photograph other than engorged belly). I dont typically review stuff but wanted to acknowledge this place as I stumbled onto it by chance, ordered banquet burger combos (2 for less than $30) for myself and g/f. Food was SERIOUSLY AWESOME. Burger and fries impressed both of us. Top shelf!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love the old-timer look of this burger joint. Food is phenomenal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Been a few years since I ve visited here and the new owners have given it a really nice upgrade to say the least. The service was friendly and pretty quick considering the food is cooked fresh to order. The place was clean and the toppings were all kept cool and nice and fresh. The menu was nice and simple which is just the way I like it for a local burger shop and the prices were more than reasonable considering combos at McDonald s are $12 now and this food was so much better for $14. I tried the Homemade Hamburger with Cheese and Bacon topped any way you like it and it was cooked well, filling and delicious. I also tried the Spicy Fries which were nice and crispy and served hot and fresh not like many other places we all know too well. I had a great first experience here and I know it will get even better over time and I m sure I ll be back again soon to try some of their other items too.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Thought I would never go again to this location. Had the most horrible experience with the previous owners. i had a cheeseburger tonight...Reminds me of the old Dairy Freeze on Caledonia and St. Clair.. Loved the cheeseburger and onion rings. Ill be back with my family next time. The place is immaculate and the staff very friendly.

★★★
December 22, 2021

Food was pretty good. The burgers arent dry anymore (I know that was a thing when the new owners took over). They dont salt their fries which is a personal preference. However, the chef that was assembling my burger wasnt wearing gloves. This wouldve been fine if he had washed his hands but there was visible dirt under his fingernails. It may not have been dirt, but it makes the customer doubt whether or not it was hygienic... And thats enough for me to not want to come back. I didnt say anything at the time because I find it hard to speak up. Please wear gloves next time or wash your hands thoroughly.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

A1 food and big portions as well!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

A blast from the past! Tasted exactly as I remembered it. It took me down memory lane! When food can do this to u, there is only one way to rate a place like this. 5 stars through and through!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Support local businesses!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This guy is a straight up legend !!! One of the best burgers u can have . So damn fresh . Happy happy stafff .. u wont regret buying burgers from this resturant .

December 22, 2021

This was the worst burger ive had in quite a while. Pre covid was the last time i remember coming here, and apparently its different management now. It used to be cheaper, plus better quality. Even the meat has changed which is the worst part for me :(. After 2 bites i noticed my burger tasted very odd. The quality of the meat was so bad for the price, and it tasted like a bunch of salt was tossed on it. I didnt know management changed until i came on here to write this review. Im not an expert on burgers but i cant remember the last time i threw out a 9 dollar hamburger.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Surprised by how good this place was. The burger was really juicy and tasty. The only drawback was the cook was not wearing any gloves or not wearing the mask.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing staff to begin with! Very friendly and genuine. The burger was very delicious and juicy! Fries were really good! Def recommend this place

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Ive been coming here for years and I love it! Five stars from me! Yum! Yum!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Amazing burgers at a very reasonable price. I mean, the other big chains charge more or the same and its not real meat. The 7 ounce burger is huge and tastes amazing! I didnt need the fries or the onion rings, but I ate them anyway hahah

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

New ownership has come into this place and I was very happy too see a familiar face on the bbq. The place has been renovated and new beautiful toronto maple leafs hockey memorabilia adornes the walls. If you had problems here with the food, service, or anything in the past please give this place another try, you wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Friendly shop and a good burger. Reminds me of when I was a kid. Update....I ordered my lunch from a delivery service, who forgot part of the order. The shop called me, before I had even noticed, got my address, and dropped of this missing bag. This is incredible customer service. Please give them a go. Great place and people!