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| Photo by Andrew Hockridge |
Location: Midtown
BurgerTours Rating: 7.1/10
| Taste | Messiness | Price | Venue | Pluses |
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| Very Good | Messy | $6-$10 | Fast Food | Veggie, Gluten Free |
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Drew's Review
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| The Raging Bull/Photo by Andrew Hockridge |
"Holy Chuck! We finally did it!" I yelled as Mark and I walked back up Yonge Street after satisfying our craving for Holy Chuck burgers. It was a craving we were feeling for a month after taking a hiatus in December for the Christmas break. It was a new year and after all, we needed to start out in a big way. Holy Chuck was it.
It was a cold January day when we decided to go. We found the place pretty easy as it was right near the intersection of St. Clair Ave. and Yonge Street, and was directly across from Hero Burger; little did we know Hero Burger was going to be our next destination, but I think I'll leave that until my next review.
We arrived just as the lunch rush was ending - pretty good on our part because there was nobody in line ahead of us. We took a quick glance at the menu and after a few seconds, I decided to go with The Raging Bull. It was a double cheeseburger with 2x's the amount of bacon I usually get, layered with hot peppers and smothered in a chipotle sauce. By the way, this was the most expensive burger I ate to date. It came to a total of $21 and for some reason, I just had to get it with the combo.
The best thing about this joint is that you can mix and match your own soda. Holy Chuck offered a drink dispenser that only a few places have in Toronto. From the drinks that were offered, I mixed Root Beer with vanilla. But there are literally thousands of combinations you can come up with, just by a single touch of a button.
The burgers didn't take long. Rather fast actually. Within minutes we picked up our order and went to grab a seat along the front window. I looked at the platter that was sitting in front of me and without hesitation, picked up the burger with two hands and took my first bite. Right off the bat, it was hot. And I don't mean Emma Watson hot, I'm talking spicy hot! My mouth was burning. Whether it were the hot peppers or the chipotle sauce, there was something on the burger I had to avoid next time I took a bite.
The fries on the side were actually really tasty, but when you think about it, crispy thin cut fries go with just about anything. This was actually a time I needed fries on the side as I didn't know whether or not I would be able to finish the burger by itself. My drink was already 3/4 gone and I knew I was going have to go for a refill, which is to no additional cost. It took me longer than usual to finish The Raging Bull but I was determined since on the wall directly beside me were pictures of people who have taken the Holy Chuck challenge. (I for one will probably not be taking the challenge anytime soon).
Overall, I learned the hard way and I got what I asked for: the aftertaste of a Raging Bull in my mouth. Maybe I found out that day that spicy wasn't my thing, but despite that, I would definitely go back to Holy Chuck. Not only do they offer a wide selection of burgers on the menu, they have all varieties of poutine, desserts and side orders to choose from. From the people that work there to the creations they come up with, I couldn't find one reason to dislike Holy Chuck. However, if I ever do go back, I might order something a little less "raging".
6.7/10
Mark's Review
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| The Depressed Cow: Oklahoma Style/Photo by Mark Avila |
Taking a few minutes to look over the menu board, I was quite overwhelmed at the wide selection of specialty burgers. But, of course, I wasn’t going to stick with a simple cheeseburger. I opted for the Depressed Cow: Oklahoma Style; A two beef patty burger with Spanish White Onions, topped off with the traditional mustard and pickles. What’s so depressing about that?
I was considering on trying one of their signature milkshakes which were really tempting, but maybe I’ll save that for my second visit. So I just stuck to the usual combo with a soft drink and French fries. Waiting for my order didn’t take too long. I would say it only took 15 minutes for them to call my name.
Placing my tray down on the table, I couldn’t help but think of how I was going to get this burger into my mouth. It was huge! And taking a picture of this burger wasn’t easy. I would say it took me about ten tries until I actually got a portion of the burger in the frame. But nonetheless, I could not wait to dig in.
After taking that first bite, all of the juices from the two beef patties dripped out onto my chin, and the flavors from the white onions, mustard, and pickles fused so well to bring out the overall taste of the burger. It was a little messy, but I never found the time to put the burger down. It was too good to let go.
They also offer additional toppings for an extra charge, but I recommend trying their burgers how they are on the menu. And I second that recommendation. The Depressed Cow on its own was big enough, but I think adding anything more would overwhelm the flavours and would just be a big mess, not only on the table, but on your taste buds. So try any of their burgers as they are first, then experiment with other flavours until you are satisfied.
The only critique I have would be that the beef patties were a little too greasy for my liking, but I guess that’s normal for a perfectly cooked burger. Other than that, Holy Chuck gave me a satisfying experience from their appetizing burgers and fries to their cleanliness and customer service. So if you’re ever in midtown Toronto, definitely give Holy Chuck a visit. You will not be disappointed.
7.5/10
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