Matt’s Burger Lab Queen St W in Toronto

1205 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 0B9, Canada

★★★★☆
(757 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant
Website
mattsburgerlab.com
Address
1205 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 0B9, Canada
Plus Code
JHRC+RF Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday
11 AM–12 AM
Wednesday
11 AM–12 AM
Thursday
11 AM–12 AM
Friday
11 AM–3 AM
Saturday
11 AM–3 AM
Sunday
11 AM–12 AM

Services

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Late-night food
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
757 reviews

Most Mentioned

poutine (49) patty (41) bun (29) milkshake (26) onion rings (23) burgers and fries (9) bacon cheese (8) sweet potato fries (8) smash burger (7) caramelized onions (6)
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★★★★
December 11, 2024

I think the patties are very good quality but for my preference could use a little more salt, but other than that this place is great for a delicious burger. They play music kinda loud but if you enjoy the music it can be nice to chill to for a bit. The cashier's are sweet and the cooks in the back do try to accommodate an unhappy patron when they can. For all the super expensive options this place is wonderful for keeping enticing deals each day off the week. A great burger for about 10$. Definitely check it out!

★★★★★
November 13, 2024

For most of my life when I go out to get a burger, I go to the usual spots, A&W, McDonald's, Wendy's, ect, and the odd time, I've tried something new (including a few different places in the last year), it's generally nothing special, more spicy has been a common trend as of late due to the influx of people from different countries including India, which prefer spicy foods, but typically, I've come to find that a burger is a burger is a burger. That said, this place was a refreshing surprise! I had the Slam with cheese, and paid a bit extra to get the mushrooms (sauteed) on there, and the first thing I noticed when I got it was the presentation. It was.. Well, I've posted a picture. Basically the kind of thing that you expect to get in a fancy restaurant. And yes, it tastes just as good as it looks, if not better. I demolished that burger, and had no regrets. Oh, the one thing I noticed, real meat, none of that frozen patty stuff that most places do. And the lady that took my order, Irem(apologies if I got it wrong, I entered it in my phone to remember, but auto-correct changed it to something else) she was very friendly and sociable, and talked to me about her native country of Turkey and the scenic natural landscapes. Overall it was a very delightful experience. A couple of side notes. A: This place should look into getting a proper dot on Google maps. I was only able to find it on here because I looked up the specific name, but when zooming in on the building on Google maps, it is not there to touch/click on. B: To Irem, if she happens to read this, I would highly recommend to get ChatGPT. It is an AI(artificial intelligence) chat app for your phone, with a vast array of knowledge on just about everything, and as an added bonus, it understands every language. It could answer any question you may have about Toronto, or just in general.

★★★★★
November 8, 2024

I simply love their smash burgers and cannot seem to get enough! Iram is a wonderful waitress who is always cheerful and full of positive energy. The place has its own vibe of a bit of grunge and the underground.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

I drive 1 hour from Cambridge ON to eat at this amazing spot. I can confidently say I’ve tried most burger places around the city and these are the best burgers I’ve ever tasted. The smash burgers are juicy and always fresh. The sauce they make in house is phenomenal and what you imagine a fancy Big Mac to taste like. They have specials every day of the week making it well worth the price you pay. Even the service is wonderful! Bonus points for giving your dog a free patty if you bring in your fur friend. I’ll forever be loyal to this place, TRY IT! Best burgers I’ve ever tasted

★★
September 21, 2024

The burger has no flavour. Somehow their vanilla milkshake was warm. I gave it away to a random stranger. Would not eat here again. Just go to Wendys. $15 meal right here, not worth it.

★★★★★
August 27, 2024

I came across this location while in Toronto just last week. I'd never eaten or heard of this place before, so I thought I'd give it a shot. The atmosphere inside felt very nice and clean and I got a kick out of the science stuff. The woman at the service desk was friendly and the food was great! I'd definitely eat here again, and if you're in the area I highly recommend you do, too!

★★★★★
August 5, 2024

The burger was really good. The front desk lady was kind and patient while taking our order. She was also clever enough to suggest they help split our burgers and milkshake in 2 since we got a large order to share. I love their Oreo milkshake in that it wasn't too thick, heavy and nauseating like milkshakes some stores sell. This felt really good to taste and was the right consistency. Their burger patty was cooked to perfection and their fries were great as well. I will certainly be visiting again.

★★★★★
July 27, 2024

First time trying one of their locations and let me tell you the food was fantastic. And the price…everything in the picture plus a can of pop for 12.90 . Super great meal. Good quality meat, seasoned well. Fresh cut fries were absolutely fantastic. Still giving 5 stars but girl taking my order didn’t ask what drink I wanted with the combo, which two dips I wanted and actually had to ask if I could grab my own pop out of the cooler. Also, it’s a hot summer day, it was very warm in there to dine in, some air conditioning would be nice or the very least some fans. Would definitely return. Great meal

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Good food friendly staff thank you Food

★★★★★
December 22, 2024

Amazing food. Amazing service. The staff was very nice and the place was clean. I got their smash burger with a double patty! Just perfect!! One of the best burgers in the GTA that s for sure. Fries portion was massive as well. A must try for my Halal fam.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Smash burger and fries. Very good will be going back.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Thanks for bigra and item :) Good vibes and delicious burgers! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Amazing sandwiches, great burgers. I highly recommend the Chopped Cheess Sandwich. Have fun and enjoy.

★★★★
December 16, 2024

Waited a fair time to be served food after ordering, the poutine wasnt anything special you can get better at A&W but the burger I had was awesome. Wheelchair accessibility: To get to the order terminal you need to go up a set of stairs and half of the seating area in down a different set of steps

December 9, 2024

Worst place Food boson Food

★★★
Local Guide
December 9, 2024

Editing my review. The prices all got jacked up and we no longer go here. Foods still good if you afford it

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

We come here for lunch with my children during school days once in a while and I too come for lunch with colleagues as well. The food is great tasting and the quality is superior to most of the quick burger joints! Overall the service is personable and lovely!

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Thank you Ella! Great food Food

December 2, 2024

Worst

★★
December 2, 2024

Taste super bland forgot to put any salt on the meat and very small portion for a 15 $ burger Friendly staff tho Food

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Quick service, friendly staff, yummy food - can t ask for anything more.

Local Guide
December 2, 2024

Graet place but no gently

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Great food and friendly staff Thank you Ella :) Food

Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Skip this Place. ---- Awful customer service. The girl has full of attitude. We had a very quick interaction and she cant even be nice???! and get this For no reason I do review food places with full honesty, check out my bio for proof.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

I came here for the first time yesterday. The burger was delicious and the girl at the checkout has a great smile. She was very kind and attentive. Honestly, I liked her food recommendation. I will definitely come back with my friends. Thank you Food

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The lady who took my order was really very understanding, polite and cheerful, the hamburgers were great, I loved it, I think I will come again...

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

As this was my second time getting a smash burger and vanilla shake from Matts Burger Lab, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Bacon & Cheese Smash Burger is absolutely delicious. The Vanilla Shake was a perfect addition to it and I really enjoyed my meal. The washrooms were unaccessible to the customers at the time of my visit though, so that was a bit disappointing as the staff was very nonchalant about the situation. I hope that they get maintenance to fix this soon. Thank you Burger Lab!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

we came there as a flight crew from Turkish Airlines, everything was perfect. Irem and Batu was very helpful, customer focused. surely I ll visit your place again.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Food was great. Also, Irem was super helpful. Loved the customer service.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The burguers are pretty good and the server Irem it s so nice person. For sure I ll be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

we just discovered this place and tried one of their burgers (Oklahoma style) Irem was incredibly friendly and helpful. Batu s delicious burger is a must try. Will definitely be back!!

★★★★
November 23, 2024

We were there today with my work friends and had excellent service with rem. Perfecto

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Stopped there with my coworkers, food was excellent, rem was so sweet!

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Love this place the food is always fresh, tasty and plentiful. Service was good. Irem was happy and smiled at us. I will come back for sure Food : 5/5

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Everything was very good, we liked it very much, the taste was great, there was an employee named Irem, she took care of us, thank you very much to her. See you again :)

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Ms. rem was very friendly and hospitable, and the food was great. I will definitely come back again.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Very delicious!! Love the service given by irem. Such a smiley queen

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I love this place. One of the best smash burgers ever and the staff are so friendly every time. My partner is vegetarian and assures me their veggie burger is top-tier Vegetarian options: They have one veggie burger on the menu, but it s a GOOD veggie burger. Also delicious fries.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Great burger with great service! Thanks for your suggestions and your smile Irem! Thank you Batu for the food! Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

I randomly saw this place and decided to give it a try. On the recommendation of the cashier, I ordered the Supreme Burger combo. While it s not the best in the city, it s definitely one of the top 5 burgers. I especially loved the sauces. I wish the restaurant continued to make such delicious food, and I will definitely return. A special thank you to Yasemen for recommending the Supreme Burger and friendly behaviour. Wishing you all the best and continued success.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Yasmeen and Bura were very nice to me. Best burgers in Toronto, I wish the best luck in the future for them

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Ask the community Yasmine Bura and Bibesh were so good to us so nice people. Love these people would recommended infinite times, the place is so nice. Best burgers we ve ever had. I wish the best for them. Food

★★
November 23, 2024

Very tasty burger, but the bun was cold and was barely thawed. I mentioned to hostess, who happily took it back to fix, and brought back the same thing cold ;-). To be fair, we have to eat gluten free, so they had to grab one from fridge I guess, but we also paid an extra 2$ for this bun, you d think they could at least warm it up . Fries were also cold :-(

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The food was really great. Loved the juicy burger. I would love to visit again soon. Really nice place to have a good burger.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Burger was really juicy and well intact. The buns were nice and soft. The burger really came through good together. Really enjoyed the food.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

The service is great and Iram is incredibly friendly! My bf and I are glad we found this place! The burger got + points from us. The fries were especially good. Thanks for everything! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

It was one of the best burgers I ve ever eaten. The waiter service was exceptionally excellent special thanks to Irem and Bugra for their warm and friendly attitudes. Their smiles made it a very enjoyable dinner for me.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Guys!!! S The smell will brought you guys here !!! It s so yummy Food

★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

First time here! Came after Burger Drops. Ive seen this place for a while now and always wanted to try it. Place is a bit awkward, you have to go upstairs to order and get your food but dining is downstairs? Looks like this place was bought out from the original owners and is now run by a guy and his girl friend. She works the front of the restaurant and he looks the burgers. Asked for a recommendation but didnt really g see t one from the gf. We ended up trying the original burger (so we could compare vs. Alo go and burger drops). At first I didnt think this place served smash burgers but low and behold, they do! Burger was definitely freshly made to order. And I actually surprised me in the taste department! For the night, Im ranking burger drops as no. 1; Matts burger lab as no. 2 followed by alo go. Not sure if I would return here as there are sooooo many other burger joints to try but I would still recommend this place to anyone who likes smash burgers!!

★★★★
November 23, 2024

Super nice! Such good milkshakes, even remade one for us, Waitress working who I forgot her name was so kind and friendly :)

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Service is always very friendly and fast, food is delicious and the place is very clean. Consistently great

★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Visited this place first time few days ago cz craving some heavy duty burger hence ordered karma is back but to my disappointment ive had better tasting burgers like Gladiator, burger factory or ozzy so this one was bland for me. There was no burst of flavours neither the chicken tenders had crunchy coating. I wasnt much satisfied with it therefore 3 stars. Took the picture late

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I tried the Mushroom&egg burger and frankly, its just perfect. The place is spacious and the staff is very kind. I recommend :)) thanks Matt s BurgerLab family Food

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Friendly staff and delicious burger!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I ate beef bacon smash and fries burger it was perfect bacon and with sauce very compatible,fries homemade type and crispy, the cashier have smile face and nicely. I will come back again!!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

I recently had lunch at Matt s Burger Lab and it was fantastic! I tried the triple cheese smash and poutine, along with an Oreo milkshake, and everything was incredibly tasty and well worth the price. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious meal!

★★★
October 23, 2024

Good food but i went on Friday for the Friday meal deal expecting to pay $12.90 as advertised on their social media, but when I went there they updated the price to $14.90 (I don t consider that a good deal for a soda, fries & a burger) if they re gonna increase their prices to their deals they should update across all their social media s, not just in their stores where the customers already there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

OMG their smash burgers are fire!!! Try their shakes!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Super amazing friendly staff, the Smashburger deal is incredible value. They did recently get rid of their chicken slider deal on Wednesday. I cried a bit, then I took a bite of their smash burger and went to flavor town

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

SATURDAY DEAL

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Very clean, and the taste of burger are amazing and delicious. Was my first time there. But won t be the last. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Ella was amazing and kind, and John got our food out in no time at all. Perfectly done burger in 10 minutes.

★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The burger i was served was drenched in oil and lacked flavours. I also had a poor customer experience as the associates werent welcoming.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!! We are true foodies in town from Pittsburgh and we can honestly say, so far Matt s Burger Lab is our favorite food in Toronto . Chef Can and Server Merve were super friendly and made the experience even better! We will be back!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The best burger I have tried in downtown Toronto. Very tasty and fresh. The gentleman at the cash counter very kind and polite.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Some friends and I were in town for a concert and decided to stop at a local eatery!!! Im glad we made the decision to come here.. It was our first time eating here and I promise it wont be our last!!! The food was Beyond AMAZING!!! I had the supreme burger, sweet potato fries with the habanero sauce on the side, and when I tell you my burger was cooked to perfection and the sauces just took it over the top!!! My friend had the veggie burger, he said it was so good he thought he was eating meat ... So good that he ordered another veggie burger and fries to go lol.. My other friend had the Sunday special and he enjoyed it as well!!! I will definitely visit again the next time Im in town Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible

★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

now THATS a poutine! *EDIT* It pains me to say the poutine recipe has changes and the quality has shifted terribly. The fries are usually unndercooked or sometimes frozen and my faith in Matt s burger lab has been fractured. When ordering online it states there will be no fee but upon checkout it adds a $2 fee with no explanation wether it s the fault of google or the business I do not know but it is practices like this that make me completely lose faith in a business. They also respond to the negative reviews with excuses instead Of taking responsibility when an order is lacking quality. Buyer beware.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Delicious burgers and fries. Dietary restrictions: Halal Food : 5/5 |

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Avoid this burger place at all costs. Having soggy French fries like that should be a crime against humanity... seriously. This place was just horrible both burger and fries. It smelt good from the outside but having a meal from there I was border line disgusted. I really dont know how this place can afford to be a float in downtown Toronto..

Local Guide
August 23, 2024

They allow people with pet dogs in the dinning area, absolutely disgusting and unsanitary. Edit: do you think Id be complaining about service dogs here? Ive specified in my review that pet dogs are allowed, as per staff. If youre breaking the laws, at least own it.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Hi..i love the food and service!!! Soo tasty and the staff are so nice and approachable..especially Elif and Harvn!!! Great job!!! Recommended dishes

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Burgers look really cool, but they re just okay. I d say 3.5. Fries and onion rings were dece

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

GREAT burgers. My first time here and I got the beef bacon smash with fries. It was sooo tasty, you can tell the quality of their meat is high quality. The vibe in there is very good, lots of space to sit and eat, inviting and very clean. Also, AMAZING service from Mary, she is super friendly and very helpful. I got to chill for a bit, eat lunch, do my laptop work and chat with Mary a bit. GREAT EXPERIENCE. Thank you for the great lunch.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Love ella, love the food, she grabbed us waters without us even asking! We love Matt s!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Best burger ever

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Awesome burgers with friendly staff.Thanks Elif !

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Ive been to this burger spot hundreds of times, and it never disappoints! The burgers are always top-notch, and the atmosphere is great. Special shoutout to Merye for her phenomenal customer service, she truly makes the experience even better. A solid 10/10!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The first day I came Monday had two burger Oklahoma style its was amazing and the server cash merve. she is very kind and good customer service. The place is really good the vibes and atmosphere. I really recommended this place. Food

★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Great food..good service

July 23, 2024

Worst poutine Ive ever had. The gravy was weird and oversaturated. Burger (Oklahoma Smash) was ok, but still disappointing, somehow. They forgot my order and took 30 mins to get me my food. Food : 1/5

★★
July 23, 2024

Food OK but I thought the girl taking my order was mute she didnt greet me and I was the only person there she just looked at me with a blank look making me very uncomfortable am I asking to much for some basic service, disappointed!!!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Tried Matt s burger for the first time today and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quick bite. The bacon cheeseburger was amazing, very Big Mac-esque but with a fresh and juicy patty!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

UNBELIEVABLY delicious burger and FRESH cut fries!!!!!! Will definitely be returning

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Burger pretty good...also good choice of beers available...the service was exceptional the lady behind the cash named Elif was exceptionally friendly helped me make a choice of burger she was super pleasant i would definitely go back!

★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

They could have dressed the burger up a little more.

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

This was our 2nd visit to this location (Queen Street). First time around it took a while for the food to be made and we nearly spent 20-25 mins waiting for the food after ordering in person. Today was the 2nd time we came to this location, however since the first time took a while when ordering in person we decided to order online and pick it up. We arrived about 25 mins after the order was placed online. There was no one at the counter and after repeatedly saying hello, someone from the back came to serve us. When we gave the order number, the staff mentioned that they didn t see the order and they did not begin preparing it. They did offer extra side for the inconvenience. The food did taste good the first time we came to this location but the service requires significant improvement.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Must try! Really good taste. Food

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

The bun arrived squished, too soft, and lacking flavor. Unfortunately, this burger is not worth the money. The meat was overcooked, and there was too little sauce. I expected much more for the price

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

I was told that the in-store prices are different from the website??? Please explain why.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Open until 2am. Current specials right now as of Summer 2024. Had the Monday special burger was pretty good. Gotta ask for extra saucy next time Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Best milkshake Ive ever had

★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Dip was very runny and the washroom code on the receipt doesn t work. I am not impressed. People came after me had gotten their 1st. I order $12.99 special. I am not impressed

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Good halal burger to eat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Very good burger, has cool science stickers everywhere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Guys, this place is no joke. You have to try it out. Their burgers are affordable and SUPER DELICIOUS. I am now a diehard fan of Matts burger lab.

May 23, 2024

They stole my money through uber eats tsk tsk

May 23, 2024

Burger was gross and shake was terrible. Ordered a nesquik and could barely taste any. They also gave me a huge paper straw that was useless. And I can t even get a refund because I ordered through Uber Eats. You ve been warned.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The burger was delicious. My poutine wasnt the best, although I will go back.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

I tried this place only 2 times. I m really a foodie and this place has really good smash burgers. I don t think I d really second guess this place at all if I was near trying to find something good. 10/10 for me fries were really good too

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Really good burgers! The patty was juicy and the bun was buttery. Will come back again many times over.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

Love the sweet potato fries! They re my go-to cheat meal

★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Really poor milkshake. It contained more whipped cream than ice cream - which is odd because milkshakes are meant to be made from only two ingredients: milk and ice cream. For $7 plus tax and tip, I could buy a litre of milk and a carton of ice cream, so why did it taste like my shake contained neither? As another reviewer said, it was like a cup of foam.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

We went to burger lab around 11pm on March 23 and the server was really nice and the food was SO good and very reasonably priced

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

This food was awesome it was well seasoned flavorful you want a great smash burger go here the picture show no justice but the food is really good

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Admittedly we were at a weird time so it was pretty quiet but burger was excellent and service was great. Wish they had a straight chocolate shake.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Quick bite for $5 from the daily menu. It was garnished with impeccable flavourful cabbage slaw and pickles. I will definitely try another item because its very fresh and reasonably priced.

★★★★
April 23, 2024

Great burger, great service. Would come back.

April 23, 2024

Burger was not cooked properly poutine is absolutely disgusting

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Great food, environment, and experience. We went there during launch time it wasn t very busy at that time. Washrooms are customers only :(

Local Guide
April 23, 2024

YIKES, my first visit will be my last visit. So much potential the staff I spoke with was rude.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

In the Ancient world, philosophers had a unique process to decide whether an idea was good. They discussed the idea drunk and then they discussed it sober. I have applied this tried-and-true process to the burgers at Matts Burger Lab. I have eaten burgers there drunk and I have eaten burgers there sober. These burgers pass the Ancient world test with flying colours. Not only do these burgers taste delicious, but they are also not too greasy and dont leave you filled with regrets an hour later. The meat is soft and savoury. Buns are 10/10. Toppings are fresh and tasty. As if it werent enough, Matts Burger Lab offers daily deals that are just absolute bargains. Whoever decides the pricing should be running the Canadian economy. Additionally, the staff is very friendly and helpful in making decisions. They are my personal consultants when I struggle over what to decide because everything looks delicious. Finally, Matts Burger Lab has great opening hours, which is why I was able to run the Ancient world test. Overall, I love giving my money to Matts Burger Lab and this fine establishment is one of these places that make free-market capitalism so glorious. Very rarely do I feel so strongly about a burger place, but Matts Burger Lab deserves everyones repeat business.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

You buy the burger from a tiny little counter on the second floor of this restaurant which feels very inefficient and inaccessible. Food was good, burger was huge and lots of fries.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

One of the best smash burgers Ive ever had. Great food. Had the quantum is back burger.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

My very first non meat burger. While I still.prefer meat the taste and texture was really close to the real thing. I highly recommend it. The atmosphere was great. The young blond hair girl working the till was very nice and friendly. She is a new comer to the country and a wonderful person.

★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I had a bit of a disappointing experience. Its an expensive place, expect to pay almost $30 for a burger combo and the quality doesnt reflect the price. I got take-out and realized only when I got home that they got my order wrong, and even skimped on the fries. While they had offered to remake it, I didnt feel like going back. It wasnt worth it. I just ate it as is and tbh it didnt even taste all that great. Its not a place Id recommend. Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

Love this place! The karma is such a good one!

★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

Walked in for the advised special. I waited 30mins, all while watching them fill the delivery orders, before finally being asked to wait longer still. Good food, terrible service. It has now been 40 mins.. I have never waited so long for a hamburger in all my life. I ordered before a half dozen other people who all got their orders before me.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

The Smashed beef bacon burger was excellent, cooked to perfection and contained a generous amount of sauce. It was fantastic. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

I really like their deals. I pass on Monday and saw they offer burger for only 5! And the taste is great too. What better can you get for this price? I am happy that this place is near my house and would check their other burger deals! Also, the people who operate it are very nice!

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

I wish I could have taken a picture! We got a big order for a student film project. The service was absolutely amazing, everyone was very friendly and helpful. I spoke to the manager so we could have the order for pickup, and she made the process really easy. I was struggling to find a place that offered gluten-free options AND vegetarian options, and they just had it all. The burgers were soooo tasty, my team really loved them. I would definitely recommend this place for all occasions, and we will love to order from them again!! Vegetarian options: Available Dietary restrictions: GF Available

★★★★★
March 23, 2024

The best smashburger in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 23, 2024

The service is impeccable and their onion rings are to die for.

Local Guide
March 23, 2024

I ordered chicken spicy cheese chicken burger and tenders with fries ..these are one of the worst food I ever had ..it s so oily and smells bad ..the burger isn t spicy at all .. fries and tenders are literally burnt and the battering for the tenders not even sticks to it probably the moment I started biting it the batter slides away because it s socked in oil ..definitely not recommend it ..

★★★
February 23, 2024

The food is absolutely amazing but the service was so bad. I was the only person at the restaurant and it took me 20+ minutes for my food to come. The prices are also crazy and they didn t give a lot of fries. So while it did taste very good it was not a great experience

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Matts Burger Lab is your destination for the best kind of burgers in the area ! Located right in the heart of Downtown Toronto on Queen and Dufferin Street, Matts Burger Lab is your destination for all things with meat and chicken. The menu is pretty simple as you do have the ability to have a single burger combo or a Double Burger Combo. You do have a choice to have onion rings or fries and you get a drink as well. There is a wide selection of specialty burgers as well that is on the menu. They all come in all shapes and sizes and have a wide variety of ingredients to choose from. The staff are pleasant to talk to and are nice to assist you with the menu. The only downfall I find about the restaurant that is raising a lot of red flags is the atmosphere is not so good and you do have the out of the ordinary person that walks into the restaurant asking for food. I think this restaurant is best for late night eats and I am sure that is where the business lies.. The burgers taste great, as they are grilled to perfection.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

The Beef Bacon cheese smash amazing.Best burger Ive had in a long time 10/10 easily . The biscoff milkshake is really good too! They have daily special I couldnt belive the price . Definitely coming here again.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

best late night burger ever in the town

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Arrive at 5:45. we ordered on site. only wait for around 3-5 mins for our food. The cheese burger with extra patty taste amazing

Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Waited almost 30 minutes just for a milkshake

★★★★
February 23, 2024

Good experience. Amazing friendly customer service! Fantastic sweet potato fries, burger was good but no tomatoes as an option is no bueno

★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Kinda cool spot, but not wheelchair accessible to go to the top to order as its mainly stairs BUT I think they can come down to you if thats the case. Smash burger was okay and so were fries. The cost vs quality just didnt do it for me as a combo came out to a whopping $18 with nothing standing out. So thats why I took off 2 stars as the quality and the associated cost does not match up for me. Even the deal of the day burger; when I asked them to explain what a nugget burger was they said it was literally a burger with chicken nuggets replacing the patty Parking: Free street parking down the road after 5pm

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Fresh meat and fresh fries? Yes sign me up! Great mash burgers, not too thick or thin. I had the Oklahoma burger (only cheese and grilled onions). Also, the atmosphere is great! Vegetarian options: They have vegan and vegetarian options.

★★
January 23, 2024

There are much better in the city (Lucy, Rudy, Holy Chuck). The patties are overcooked and the sauce is underflavoured. French fries are limp and soggy. Id skip this one, atleast at this location.

★★★
January 23, 2024

Food is pretty good! I tried their fries, burgers, sweet potatoes fries, milk shakes, and poutine before. Poutine is meh, but the rest is not bad. Service though, they don t really speak English. So they often don t understand you or worse, misunderstand what you want to order. That s that.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Food is fire

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

The burgers have an excellent flavor, highly recommended

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

The best burger I ever eaten and my son had a different burger and he was raving about his too, compliments to the chef, the bun was perfection too

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food great place

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Really delicious burger. Will be back again soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This was a welcomed and absolutely delicious hangover cure. Fantastic work.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Been wanting to come here since they closed their hamilton location and let me tell you, so so worth it. We came a little early around 10:50 before they opened but the guy let us in since it was a little cold. the place has such a cool vibe and the employees are laid back. Our food took a bit longer but that s because they just opened, so understandable. The burgers just hit the spot! They re so filling and juicy I wish they brought their hamilton location back, i would be here for lunch everyday! the fries and onion rings were super crispy and were still crispy by the end of my meal (something that s hard for every place to get right). No better burger spot than this.

December 23, 2023

We went there for dinner and ordered a smash burger, chicken burger, sweet potato fries, and cajun fries. The food is delicious for only two bites; everything was extremely greasy with no flavour, not even salt. We both got upset stomachs the following day.

December 23, 2023

They raise the price of their buy get one deals on uber eats so its not actually buy one at regular price get one free- its sneaky

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Clean place, good customer service. Burger well put together. Meat didnt taste the best. Fries werent bad. The poutine was regretful. So much gravy! Is it a soup? Where is the spoon haha. At least it had lots of cheese

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The food looked really good, but just tasted *pretty good*. The fries were not crispy, and honestly tasted like frozen supermarket fries out of the oven but with added seasoning. Well seasoned, but limp and uninspired. The burger was okay, you can definitely taste the quality and time put into it. A bit heavy on the sauce, which - as a result - was a sort of invasive flavour. I will say I loved how many pickles were on the burger . Everything was well seasoned and the service was really nice :) It may also have just not entirely been for my taste, so I hope someone likes what they sees and even more enjoys what they taste!

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Generally unremarkable, especially considering other smash burger options in Toronto that offer similar or better value. Just OK overall, but to be fair I did get the most basic menu item. Interesting interior though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Nice place to gave a meal and dine in. Or on the go. While waiting for the bus or street car.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great burger spot. The poutine and fries are alright. Added bonus for having a halal menu.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The Matt poutine is satisfying and the medium size portion is plenty. At 6 pm on a weeknight, there were plenty of seats available. The wait time for this order was about 15 - 20 minutes. If youre transferring busses as this intersection and need to muster up the energy to go on, this is a pretty good refueling stop. Not sure about parking though, doesnt not seem like there are any easily accessible spots within distance.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Quality and Taste for sure. A bit pricey but they definitely strive to give you something for it. Their Dogs and Burgers are extremely tasty, but, holy moly, the Poutine is simply perfection. Even their packaging for delivery has been given consideration. Great Job

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Pretty good burger. Fries are very meh....

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I feel this place is overrated and the food is a bit expensive for its taste and quantity.

December 23, 2023

No clue where the 4.5 star rating comes from. The burgers are greasy, the sweet potato fries were ever more soggy and greasy. It took over 25 min to get our food. And there is no AC I do not recommend that place what so ever.

December 23, 2023

It was certainly an underwhelming experience. For the price you pay for 2 burgers, 52 bucks, it s not worth it. The burger is ok but not great. You can have a better dining experience if you just hit up a&w. My suggestion is to skip this place.

December 23, 2023

Just very underwhelming, tastes like McDonald s, except Macdonald s was more moist and less bun. The gravy was basically salty water and the sweet potato friends looked like, tasted like and felt like they came out of a tub of grease. We left then there, no worth taking home. Plus the price person 50$ for one burger was disgusting.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best burger I haven t eaten in a long time !! All homemade , fresh ingredients, taste great!! You must try it !!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wow!! I was there and i had two cheese burgers with one medium fries to share with my husband. Prices are reasonable, the portions are huge and the food is delicious!! Also service was friendly as well, I will be back .

★★★
December 23, 2023

Stopped because of a smashburger deal, it was good. Ordered a large fries ($10) in hopes of some crispy salty goodness, instead we got dry, really overseasoned mealy potatoes. Moral of the story is dont order the fries.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Has the double smash burger. Taste was pretty good but nothing to write home about. Service was average.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The burger was amazing, and the price even better. Got the Saturday deal, 4 burgers for $30 and were quite filling. Where else can you get a deal like this.

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good juicy meat, but the burgers and fries were both cold. Nothing to go back every time you crave a burger. Way better than McDonalds but not more than that. I wish they served the food warmer :(

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The fries are so good!. The burger with the special sauce exceeded expectations.

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

If you order through Uber, your budget will not come as you request, and there is no section for special instructions. TO AVOID THAT, even if you go in, and there is only one other person in line to order. your order will not be correct. If you call to make sure that you cam get the order you want, the cashier will not understand and hang up on you. This has been the case ever since the owners stopped being there daily. If you want a burger not How you Want it, but However they feel like making it atm- this is your place! Matts you should be so thankful you made it through the pandemic and Do Better. I will not give you more chance to mess up something so simple as burger toppings.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, but calling to order is such an ordeal every single time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best burger Ive ever had!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Staff is kind the facility is okay but I think it needs some renovations menu is a little pricey when it isnt coupon days nice restaurant layout.

December 23, 2023

On my second visit to this restaurant tonight, the cashier was very rude. She couldn t understand me and had trouble taking my order. Her colleague who seemed more experienced and who is the usual server overheard my order and helped her to place it properly. In the end, the blonde girl ended up charging me extra for two sauces I didn t need. The charge isn t the issue, it was the service. Quite annoying, not pleased at all.

★★
December 23, 2023

Food looked ok. Food tasted old and meh. Not worth the money. I did let them know that it wasnt very good when I had to return to the person who took my order because the burger toppings were incorrect, but they didnt care. We will most definitely not being going back to any matts burger lab.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We found this place by accident and we were very pleasantly surprised, excellent service, excellent food and very good atmosphere, highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place has one of the best burgers in the are without any doubt. Te ekkür ederim .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Try salted fish bokit

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

First they treat you like family then they give you one of the best burger and chicken sandwiches in the city

★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The Chicken burger had too many pickles, made it very tangy. Quality and the service was very good but pickles ruined it for me. Not sure if thats the case always

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent service. The staff at this location, especially the server/cashier are super friendly and take good care of their patrons. The menu is simple and the food is high quality. Just check out the pictures below.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Its a weird layout, its a hell of a long wait for a burg, but man does that burg hit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing burgers! Restaurant quality but still served quickly and made to order. Great staff and well maintained space. Highly recommended if youre looking for a quick bite.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This place was okay. The fries saved the day. Very reasonable pricing. Medium fries (enough for two people), a drink and two original burgers for ~$35. The layout is annoying. Why not have the cashier on the ground floor? At least during non peak hours. The fries were spectacular. The burger was dry, and the brioche bun makes it even more dry. The pickles tasted like they were canned or commercially made. They do not have real bacon, only beef bacon . Not sure how you can operate a burger joint without bacon. This would help alleviate some of true dryness of the burger (bacon fat, etc). Recommendation to management: 1. At least install an ordering terminal on the ground level. 2. Mustard packets should be available 3. Chopped in-house pickles are cheap to make This place is a somewhere between Five Guys and Shake Shack.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It s so good! One of our favorite places to eat burgers 2 chicken burgers, onion rings, dipping sauces and 2 vanilla milkshakes for $25

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

So yummy. Breaking Bad yummy!! Big fan of both

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Awesome burger

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Great food, great service, and the thursday deal/price is unbeatable. Halal too!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food Zoe s great staff is always exceptional. I always have a pleasant experience going on at mats burger lab

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent service, super tasty food and great atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I find this a great spot with a lot of original burgers that deserves a lot more attention in the Parkdale area. It isnt usually too busy, and theres a lot of good daily deals that work with those on a budget. Ordered the spicy fried chicken with cheese and enjoyed it. Encourage locals or those passing by to try this place out!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Delicious burger beef !!!and amazing cheddar onion rings and Fries so crunchy!! and there are good promotions

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Burger Lab is a true gem! The creativity in crafting unique burgers is unmatched, offering a delightful twist to classic favorites. Impeccable service and a trendy atmosphere enhance the overall dining experience. Each bite is a burst of flavor, showcasing the quality and innovation that sets Burger Lab apart. A top-notch spot for burger enthusiasts highly recommended!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Their food is really good. They have daily deals and have also offer a pup patty for dogs. I really enjoy the food, service, and atmosphere.

December 23, 2023

I ordered Mac n cheese bites along with a veggie burger on DoorDash and I was delivered chicken nuggets instead of the Mac n cheese bites. I m vegetarian and this store made me bite into something against my beliefs. I feel absolutely disgusted that a mistake like this was made

December 23, 2023

I been coming here for the past 2 years and recommended the place to my friends. We decided to get the oklahoma special and ordered 9 burgers. Let me say i never had a burger that salty in my life . . My friends couldn t eat it. They were awful. . again i been coming by here every other Thursday and this time was a huge disappointment, specially when i called back and complained about it. They literally said that the manager cant do anything for us because thats the way they make their burgers. But let me tell you out of the 9 burgers there was half that were salty and the other half just super salt salty from the first bite . .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing hamburger, super friendly customer service and to make the experience even better their playlist is so cool!! I am planning to come back every Thursday for the bacon cheeseburger promotion.