Burger Lovers in Ottawa

225 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P1, Canada

★★★★☆
(282 reviews)
Categories: Hamburger restaurant American restaurant Meal delivery Takeout restaurant Pizza takeaway

About

Burgers Putin lasagna sloppy jack wings chicken bits mexicans

Website
burger-lovers.ca
Address
225 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 6P1, Canada
Plus Code
C8G9+98 Vanier, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
10:30 AM–12 AM
Monday
10:30 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
10:30 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
10:30 AM–12 AM
Thursday
10:30 AM–12 AM
Friday
10:30 AM–1 AM
Saturday
10:30 AM–1 AM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Late-night food
Dining options
Lunch Dinner
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
282 reviews

Most Mentioned

prices (39) halal (10) poutine (7) cheeseburger (7) onion rings (6) pineapple (5) students (5) chutney (3) pasta (3) frozen (3)
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★★★★★
December 3, 2024

Their meat lovers burger is literally better than any burger I've ever had at any fancy restaurant in the city. The patties are freshly grilled and the chutney and mayo they use is out of this world. The prices are also very reasonable. That said, the seating options are limited and it can get quite cold in the winter, but if you're planning on just doing take out, this isn't really an issue.

★★★★★
November 13, 2024

I was sceptical coming in to this place - but i was intrigued by the reviews.... I can now confirm: this is hands-down the best burger in Ottawa. Sure, The Works and Five Guys are good - but this place is local and a gem!

★★★★★
October 12, 2024

Local hole in the wall burger joint, this place is LEGIT. Owners are friendly, and all their burger and fries are bomb. Prices are fantastic for quality received. Meant to review this place earlier but I'd always demolish my burger before even thinking of taking a photo.

★★★★★
September 10, 2024

As an international student I was firstly attracted by the affordable prices and the halal options but it is the consistent quality of the burgers that made me come back and I can honestly say that they have the best burgers in downtown Ottawa at this price range. They also do pop up deals saving you money on a set amount of purchases. Pretty nice place.

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

What an amazing burger!!! I found this local spot walking down the street after my workout, i did not expect to find one of the best burgers I ever had. This place is a gem 💎. The owner is super friendly, he is very welcoming. The burger was meaty, very well seasoned, super tasty and the fries were so crunchy and crispy. I loved this place, I will definitely come back to Ottawa just for this burger place 💪🏽

★★★★★
July 1, 2024

All 5 stars, the staff were relatable and kind. I had a Mexican burger with chicken and it was purely amazing. The fries are spiced and good with ketchup and mayo. They had the euro game playing (Slovenia Portugal) and we all bonded over the game. Overall would greatly recommend if you’re in the region.

★★★★★
June 6, 2024

Great little burger spot. Good food. Fresh ingredients. Fair prices. And friendly owner. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
December 3, 2021

Ummm... this burger is so delicious!!! No big burger franchise can beat the authentic meat patty I'm tasting in my burger right now. 😋🍔 Great little place for burgers lovers. - I got myself a 'Meat Lover' burger with double patty, caramelized onions, spinach, tomatoes, and two diff sauces. It's finger licking good, trust me. 🖖👌🏽 - Not at busy around 1:15pm(the employee, however, told me that it gets busy during night hours) - Clean restaurant. - Not a crazy menu with many items to create confusion. - Not at all pricey. Got mine for about $11 incl. Tax - It smell really good inside, especially the caramelized onions. Yum. - Take out and online ordering available via Skipthedishes. Highly recommended if your into burgers. I'll give it a 5/5.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

Small burger restaurant, but with a great chef and burgers i like it

December 7, 2024

Ordered a bacon cheeseburger. No cheese and donair meat instead of bacon. Also ordered the bacon and pineapple chicken. No bacon (donair meat again) and no pineapple.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

I had a classic burger. It was really delicious.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

I love this place, they have the best burgers in this area!

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Excellent service and food and price

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

The brothers who run it are warm and friendly and the food tastes great. A great Muslim-run business.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Youll find the best humburger youll ever taste at Burger Lovers.

★★★
November 21, 2024

Great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great burger at a great price!

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Phenomenal burgers! Way better than any chain. Try it . Won t be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Excellent burger for a reasonable price, dressed the way you want. Onion rings were ok, but definitely will go back for the burger!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

my #1 to go when feeling lazy to cook and need a quick decent bite. their overwhelming kindness gets me every time. for the price you pay, this is the best cheeseburger you can get. but the real gem is their pasta, believe it or not! you will be surprised I guarantee you. P.S. it s not fair that all these old reviews from five and seven years ago still showing up first. if you agree leave them a positive review as well.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Good food, friendly employees. Never had issues with them in my last year eating their food.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

great owners and amazing food for cheap

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

AMAZING BURGER, tastes amazing, they were so sweet and tasted the best. Best burger Ive had

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

My kids love the cheese burger

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Exceptional

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

2 burgers for 10$?

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

this place treats its customers well and the prices are unbeatable. keeps students fed at a good price, can t complain. And halal

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Yum yum and just yummm! Try the Canadian burger!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Used to go here all the time. Went back tonight, food quality was good before and has improved

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

i m a big burger connoisseur. i have tried burgers all over ottawa. by far this family owned business is my favourite. the burgers here are out of this world. haven t tried a burger spot better than this one. great convenience since it s right downtown. very close to the university. fyi it is halal and delicious. toppings tasted fresh, which sometimes i notice some stores don t care about. perfect pricing for these burgers. i ll never stop going here!!! please try it out if you haven t already it will change your life!!!!!! Vegetarian options: Veggie and and Halal options. not too sure on kosher regulations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

I ordered the Canadian burger. The burger was cooked fresh to order and customized to my toppings. Surprisingly, the burger was juicy and marinated with a spiced blend. I was expecting a preformed patty and these burgers were hand made. Burger and service were both a 10 out of 10. Thank you and I will be back! Parking: Bunch of 15 minute parking areas in front of the restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Meat is seasoned so well and the toppings and sauces to die for ! I can t believe I never found this spot before. It s a gem and the workers are so kind !

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Good burgers, reasonable prices. Note, the bacon is not actually bacon strips. Plenty of options and delicious poutine

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

( Legit in the middle of eating my burger) Was looking for a spot near me because i was tired of spending 30$ on uber eats each time i craved a burger. This place was amazing! The prices are super good for students and the food is so filling! The seasoning is 10/10 and this will definitely be substituting my uber eats obsession. The worker was also super friendly and helpful.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

I have nothing bad to say best burgers in the city and the fries are amazing too in

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Best halal burger I ve ever had!!!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Great food each time and great environment. I feel like family here and that I will be taken care of with each burger I get. I can t live without this place

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

These guys have great burgers and they are also very nice

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

The seasoning of the meat, that they do themselves in house for their beef patties, is unfuckwithable!! You literally get the same succulent juicy seasoned taste that you d get from a 20-30$ burger from a big chained restaurant!! The owner and his son are a great duo, and have a great energy to them. 10/10 welcoming atmosphere in here! Real comfort burger food, I wouldn t go anywhere else in the city, not even out of convenience. If you are in the city or have the possibility to stop here, you must!!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Honestly the best burger at a decent price ive had in years . You must try their custom home made hot chutney . Something special. May soon be available in bottles !

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Met the owner while playing some table games. He recognized one of the players as one of his customers, which to me is a good sign of customer service. Decided to try his spot the next day and it did not disappoint! Got the combo with a burger, small poutine, and a pop. Burger patty def felt homemade and was super flavorful. The poutine was killer too. Will def be recommending to friends and visit next time we re in Ottawa!

Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Called to verify if it was halal.. kind man was super rude ! When asked for the source of their meat.. was replied with I don t know why I m on the phone with you bro, come into the store. I don t got time to talk to you I would assume it was the business owner or a relative of thee.. but this gentleman had zero regard for customer service Was really looking forward to trying their burgers .. but I unfortunately cannot support this outrageously unacceptable service. I may give them a second chance in the future. Watch out for my phone call .. yours truly.. the local guide of Ottawa

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Yum

★★★★★
February 21, 2024

Really great burgers with a great price as well! Best part of the place is that all the meat is halal and locally sourced. The owner is one of the best people Ive met so far in Ottawa and he was kind enough to provide me with all details when I enquired about the source of the meat. Definitely recommended to try!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Super friendly service, delicious and cheap!!

December 21, 2023

The burgers are well priced but are under cooked and made my daughter quite ill with vomiting and stomach pains.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Thanks for your service absolutely tasty will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Its the classic burger + poutine place with a great menu and unbeatable prices and friendliness. If youre looking for a quick place to grab some food, Look no further.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

one of the best burger restaurants at sandy hill area! Good price and kindly master.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Fantastic people and excellent food. I always come back to this place all the time. I highly recommend, they are halal too

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Food is great. Owner is friendly and makes sure you are satisfied with the food. Will definitely be a regular customer. Highly recommend

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

I really enjoyed it, I recommend it especially to students. The food is very good and the manager is super friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Friendly funny guy. The burger is amaizing, cooked just the right amount, same for the bacon. It really has a classic smash burger on a grill taste, with fresh veggies.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Excellent burgers. The meat was so tender, I loved it. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Might not be the best burger in the city overall but youd be hard pressed to find better value for the cost of two hamburgers here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I was so stoked to find out they do delivery! Small town vibe- as in, they take pride in their food and are eager to please. They are connected to pizza lovers next door. Only place, ANYWHERE, these days where you can buy 2 bacon cheese burgers for under 20. BEFORE inflation and Trudeaus insane tax rises 2 burgers were under 10 bucks!!.... so its one of the only affordable places for a good meal, and close to the University. I love their food and cant wait to try more on the menu- though we love the regular all-dressed bacon cheeseburgers :) SIDENOTE: ask for no spice if you arent a huge fan of flavour. I love the way they come- however if your not huge on spice, request without.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great food. Must try the Pina Grill Chicken burger. The green chutney is amazing and takes the game to a whole new level. The guy loves football and has a good sense of humour too.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I didnt find it lived up to the hype. Friends had told me the burgers were outstanding, but I didnt love...though certainly didnt hate it either. Just was a bit disappointed. Would I go out of my way to order from them again, probably not. Though if someone wanted to eat there it was edible so I wont say no. Could have just been a bad night.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Just got a burger, fries and soda here for Cad 9.49. it was good and satisfying. I am in a food coma. It was 10.47 with tax. and the service was awsome. I didnt tip (just not doing good right now) and the person making the food was still super nice and respectful. I really recommend this place.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Straight up best burgers in town.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great burgers, great service.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Awesome little spot to grab a burger. They have the kind of burger where the ingredients just seem to know how to find eachother and mingle properly in every bite. Great, friendly service too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

The man was very nice and the food was hot and fresh! & the price for my combo was such a good deal

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Satisfied!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Incredibly delicious Thank you Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Burger lovers is one of Ottawas institution I truly love it each time I dine in this place the food is amazing and the service is better

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Awesome food highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very friendly and burgers were delicious. I will definitely be coming back and recommending to everyone,

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The classic burger is delicious. It comes with banana peppers which adds nice flavour and the patty itself is juicy. The poutine is made with vegetarian gravy and is a generous size, so 1 box is enough to share between 2 people.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

A Burger I have never had Absolutely delicious A fresh burger hand made in the store and it is halal beef

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Average burger. Fresh but no wow factor. Too lean for me. I like more fat. Im not going to a burger joint for healthy eating. Yes fatty loose greasy burgers can take years off your life but....what fun are the years we enjoy! Id rather burn out than fade away

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Delicious home made burgers at very affordable prices for the area. Sam was very nice and made some touristic recommendations. Im coming back next time Im around.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Really good

December 21, 2022

Was closed when they said that they were open

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Serves the best fries and with care. The owner is wonderful and always good to chat with. Always support this business over chains if you can! Way better value and the food and company is good for the soul.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

They have the cheapest yummiest veggie burgers you will likely find anywhere at just around $6 after tax, and their onion rings which come in a generous portion size are only around $5 after tax as well!

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Halal and Lean. Had the Pina Grill Chicken... Added hot peppers and lettuce and mayo with a bit of BBQ sauce. Went with a group of ppl. We all enjoyed our burgers! Thanks a bunch! Dietary restrictions: Halal

December 21, 2022

Bad service

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very friendly staff, delicious food!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The burger was delicious, much appreciated .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

We love this place ! We always come there ! He is pretty nice and good chef ! Everyone in Ottawa should try at least once :)

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Cheap and delicious I cant wait to go back.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Amazing burgers !

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Very satisfying cheeseburger. Thanks guys

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Used to love going to this place. The cost and quality was perfect. Found out that they only have a partial halal menu and also serve pork. This was a turn off for me, Id rather support a Muslim business that sticks to its principles.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Nice authentic experience. Be ready to taste something different. Fair prices, the service was friendly and when fresh it is actually worth it!

★★★★
December 21, 2021

Decent burgers, very reasonable prices.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Went to pizza lovers beside it and it was amazing. For a traditional style pizza it looked amazing. I ended up getting the poutin and strongly recommend you do the same as well. Very good service and food. I will be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great burger choices combos good view in dinning

December 21, 2021

On the 27th Friday night I ordered a double bacon burger and I got very sick and had a stomache ache and vomiting, i wouldnt recommend this place to anybody.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Ordered the Canadian burger and was fairly good, although might recommend switching to a maple type of sauce to give it more of a Canadian feel

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Great little place

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Amazing price and so good you can t go wrong with the student friendly prices. The staff is always nice and ensure the best experience.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Good food, great prices - my only complaint concerns the amount of time it took to complete our order.

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

If you love yourself, youll eat somewhere else. The entire meal was mediocre, save only the fact that they use real cheese curds in their poutine

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Burned bacon. Under cooked beef. Tossed out most of my lunch in the garbage and threw the rest up. Food poisoning! Avoid!

December 21, 2020

Would love to give a negative star review. Placed amd paid for my order ($17) and never got it. Their website went down the second after i paid and their phone line wasnt being answered no matter the amount of times called. Not impressed at all. I get theirs a crisis but a simple call to let me know and a refund would be nice. Not going to ever buy from here and will be getting my money back. Thats forsure !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great cheeseburgers!

December 21, 2020

Lucky I was going to pay cash or I would have paid for food that would never arrive and likely was never made.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Every item I ve tried has been more than amazing and definitely puts this burger restaurant on my #1 best places to eat. They have great prices for the great service and amazing food choices.

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

This place has all the appearance of a giving a great burger and fries experience. However, the burger was dry and tasteless and even the honest attempt to garnish it with fresh ingredients fell short. Fries were from frozen and wooden. The lit up pictures of a juicy tasty burger in the windows should have been our first warning to stay away! Wont be going back, sorry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Cute place on the inside. Tasty chicken burger. Will definitely go back.

Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Burgers sorta taste like a meatball and is always overcooked.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Got the Texas burger added pineapples. Awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

burgers are real hand made burgers. not from a frozen patty. the large order of fries should be called the huge order of fries. My daughter said the veggie burger was good too.

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great burgers cooked right in front of you... 10/10

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Very good quality burgers here. Good prices

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

I only ever had their cheeseburger fries combo, but I can easily and without exaggeration say their burgers are the best I have had in my whole life. If there are any himym fans, this is the burger Marshal describes in The best burger in NY! These burgers brought so much joy to my life when I came back home from a rough day in school

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

I ordered from here last night. They quoted be three separate prices. The burger buns were really soggy, one patty was burnt, other one was under cooked. The burger was simply falling apart. And also I specifically asked for no onions, and there were onions. Not ever ordering from here again. I would not recommend this place.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Clean restaurant which has validated the health test. Homemade burger. I had the bacon burger, it was very good. You can choose the side dish from fries, onion rings, poutine, Greek salad and others. Milkshakes available and other cold drinks. Ready in 15-20 min. Friendly and thorough manager.

December 21, 2019

Overall, pretty gross. I would not return. We ordered two hamburgers and a side of fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Burgers are the best in Ottawa. Awesome.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Nothing to brag about but they had fair selection and good portions for the dollar. I had the grilled chicken pineapple burger with bacon and it was a very nice mix of flavours. We used skip the dishes and everything we ordered showed up and was still warm.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Cooked to order. Great burgers and fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Owner is great. Burger is amazing

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

I went there last night for the first time. This was the best burger that I had in Ottawa. Who would have thought? There are several decent burger places in Ottawa, but this experience was totally amazing! The service was great: attentive, timely, and friendly. The burger was not dry, I chose my own ingredients, and the buns were perfect. This is a hidden gem.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Good burgers! But they get a 4 star instead of 5 is the fact that they don t have a lot of options if you don t eat meat. I always end up ordering at a different place for me as they have nothing with fish.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

No much room to seat

★★★★★
December 21, 2019

Delicious burgers at a good price

Local Guide
December 21, 2019

One of the worst burgers and fries I have tried. The fries were worst than a month old frozen fries. The burger leaves you with a heart burn and dont get me started on the store.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Delicious burgers at a good price

★★★★
December 21, 2019

Quet good but I think they reduced their hours as I remember them being open later at night

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2019

Very handsome employee and delicious burgers

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Nice place, delicious food, good staff.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

My burger took almost 20min

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Awesome place

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Though i eat here often and enjoy conversing with the staff, the prices are a bit steep for me. Still, the food is tasty and of good quality.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Best burgers ever

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Good prices

Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Ordered from this place on SkiptheDishes. The chicken was uncooked. Based on others reviews of the place not handling food properly, I would advise not ordering from this place. It should be shutdown based on its quality of cooking skills.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Great place for burgers and onion rings

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Great burger I drive for half an hour to get my burger once a week highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Friendly staff willing to make small talk while your burger is made to order. Good price for the quality of food.

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Amazing gem hidden away ! THE SWEET SAUCE !

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Solid burgers, solid prices, friendly staff. Not much to dislike

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Good Food. Period Made to Order

★★★★★
December 21, 2018

Lived close to here for 2 years while attending uOttawa. Ate here once a week. Best burgers in Ottawa imo.

December 21, 2018

I like Burger Lovers and eat there about once a month. Today I went in to pick up food and what I saw was disgusting. The girl behind the counter picked up raw beef patties, took peoples change, answered the phone and touched buns all without changing her glove. She even had an ungloved hand to be able to do the non-food duties and just used the same gloves hand for all of it. That is completely unsafe food handling practice, and is appalling. Super gross that theres raw meat juice all over the buns and change, and dirty money stuff all over the food. On top of that, she was curt and rude with customers. Super not impressed.

★★★
December 21, 2018

To be honest the burger is quite mediocre and its not very cheap, but its still a good place to buy takeout after school.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Burger was excellent I would recommend the meat lovers, lasagna tasted like no-name freezer pasta.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Alot of salt, but I just go there for beautiful girls

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2018

Great home made food