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| Photo by Mark Avila |
Location: Trinity-Bellwoods
BurgerTours Rating: 8.95/10
| Taste | Messiness | Price | Venue | Pluses |
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| Awesome | Messy | $11-$15 | Restaurant | Veggie, Gluten Free Liquor |
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Drew's Review
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| The Old School/Photo by Andrew Hockridge |
Toma Burger Addiction is not like any other burger joint in Toronto. It offers real genuine gourmet burgers with a French twist. I was not surprised at some of their prices on the menu for some of their burgers. Some of their crazy creations range from $15 - $20. But Toma Burger Addiction offers just not the quality of the burgers, but the accommodation and acceptance to its customers.
Toma Burger caught me by surprise. It's a small little shop on Queen Street West, just west of Bathurst and from the outside, it doesn't look like much. But once I walked inside, I was amazed at what I saw. It looked like a fancy restaurant on King Street, one that many business goers might attend. The interior has tables along one side and booths down the other. The walls are neatly decorated and on one wall has the word BURGERS in big letters to remind you why you came here in the first place. Also, to my fascination, playing on a small little television sitting directly across from our booth, was the film School of Rock. Because nothing screams "we want to make you feel right at home" than having cutlery on our table and Jack Black on the screen teaching kids how to play instruments in the background.
After going through the menu a couple of times, we settled on our choices. I ordered The Old School. It came equipped with a beef patty, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, double smoked bacon, BBQ sauce and pickles. The other burger I was considering was El Diablo and will have to order that next time I return.
After about a 15 minute wait, the waitress returns with our burgers in hand. At first glance, I said to myself, "Is this it?" The order came with a side of fries and a glass of your choice of drink. But the burger itself was a little on the small side. Sitting between two small brioche buns were my toppings with the burger I ordered. To be honest, it looked small right from when I first saw it, but I came to realize that big things come in small packages.
Within my first bite, I got a taste of the burger, the smoked bacon and the BBQ sauce. The combination of the three sets all burger lovers into a trance - a trance in which your taste buds are dancing on the roof of your tongue and do not want this moment to end. The bun was soft, branded with Toma's signature "T" on it and had every aspect of what a gourmet burger should be; the delicacy, the craftsmanship and the chef's signature branded right into it.
Overall, Toma Burger Addiction is a highly recommended burger joint and one you must try. From the selection of hand crafted burgers to the overall atmosphere of the restaurant, Toma Burger Addiction is the only addiction you need if you want a delicious gourmet burger.
8.9/10
Mark's Review
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| La Boheme/Photo by Mark Avila |
Walking inside, the first thing I saw was the burger menu in big black letters along the wall. If you find yourself waiting in line to get a table, take the opportunity to read through the menu on the wall so you’ll be ready to order when you’re seated. Since the restaurant was empty when we arrived just after lunch, we were immediately seated and served. Looking through the menu, I was happy to see a big selection of burgers from the classic cheeseburger to a mouth watering Kobe beef, foie gras pan fried burger: The Double Jackpot ($24.99). I would recommend visiting Toma on an empty stomach, and, with a thick wallet.
I ordered the La Boheme; a beef patty with blue and Swiss cheese, homemade onion marmalade, spinach, and tomatoes served on a brioche bun. And on the side, a small bowl of truffle fries.
Waiting for my order, looking around the interior, I noticed that the kitchen was hidden behind a bar on the back of the restaurant. Totally out of the norm of the typical burger joint where you can smell the burgers being prepared and sizzling away on the grill. This missing element derives Toma away from being your typical burger joint. And the icing on the cake: School of Rock playing on their TV screens. A major throwback and extra points for Toma!
After waiting fifteen minutes, the waitress brought our burgers to the table, and I was stunned to see a giant ‘T’ stamped on top of the burger bun...oh, excuse me, brioche bun. It’s a smart branding strategy, I must say.
Taking my first bite, the melted blue and Swiss cheese created a well-balanced flavour of sweet and spice with the onion marmalade. The brioche bun was nice and soft, and freshly baked out of the oven. It was the perfect touch to this small, but very well made and appetizing burger. The truffle fries were seasoned nicely with salt and pepper, and fried golden brown. I could also taste a hint of onion and garlic which gave them a stronger taste, but not too overpowering.
Overall, my experience at Toma was satisfying. I was expecting to pay more, and definitely would for a gourmet burger, but I think it was fairly priced for a small, yet filling and appetizing burger. On a side note, they offer delivery service to a large area of downtown Toronto. Pay a visit to their website for delivery locations. So if you’re craving a gourmet burger, this is the place to call.
9.0/10
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