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Allen's

Allen's

Burger Joint and Bar$$$$
Riverdale, Toronto
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8.0/10
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    James B.
    "really does have arguably the best burgers in Toronto."(2 Tips)
    Sexy Food Therapy
    "Awesome gem of a patio, great food, but consistently miserable staff"(16 Tips)
    Jeremy B.
    "Order one while at Dora Keogh."(2 Tips)
    Denis V.
    "Amazing Scotch Menu!"(3 Tips)
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  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GJune 16, 2015
    Great choice of beers 🍻, whisky, delicious burgers 🍔. Great brunch, and awesome patio in the summertime. It's just a great, authentic pub to go to.
  • Charles W.
    Charles WhaleyJuly 15, 2014
    The burgers may be great, but this is no "burger joint". Last time I was there they required a reservation to get out on their beautiful backyard patio, and you had to order a meal to sit out there.
  • Robbyn G.heart icon on user image
    Robbyn GordonJuly 20, 2023
    Stop by for a bite to eat before seeing a show at The Danforth Music Hall! Great food, patio, atmosphere & fantastic servers! Highly recommend: Roasted Chicken Pizza
  • - R.heart icon on user image
    - RDecember 24, 2019
    A great place with an amazing patio. Extensive beer list and the burger really is quite possibly the best in town.
  • Jarvis E.
    Jarvis EmeraldMarch 1, 2012
    By far one of the BEST patios in Tornoto. There are HUGE weeping willows out back and you feel like you are in another place when you go. Food is amazing and FRESH
  • TOTweetFest
    TOTweetFestFebruary 10, 2012
    Dublin lamb shank w/ champ - tasted gr8. Altho portion-size was on the small side for price $17.95 (lunch-time). Draft beers pricy too. Not cheap to eat here but has large sized patio in the back
  • Kyo S.heart icon on user image
    Kyo SongFebruary 15, 2016
    Great selection of beers, lamb burger special was amazing. Great back patio during the warmer seasons
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BradleyMarch 2, 2013
    Allen's often gets quite full before concerts at The Danforth Music Hall next door. However, much of their menu (including their amazing burgers) can be ordered next door at The Dora Keogh.
  • Jarvis E.
    Jarvis EmeraldJuly 23, 2011
    I have had the Quesadilla, Omlette with fresh Greens and Black Bean Soup and I looooved them all!...BTW they do have Amsterdam Framboise (raspberry beer ) here :) Read more
  • Matthew H.heart icon on user image
    Matthew HollingsheadNovember 15, 2016
    Delicious hamburgers, beautiful back patio, adorable decor. Classy and casual.
  • Jennie K.
    Jennie KApril 17, 2012
    Best burgers! Beef is grass fed, no hormones, ground on site. Oh and one of the prettiest patio's in the city!
  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MitraSeptember 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Brunch is great at Allen's. The staff is always top notch and friendly
  • Amal S.heart icon on user image
    Amal SJuly 23, 2017
    Find fresh salad and lite, delicious vegetarian pizza right here. 😋
  • Heather R.
    Heather RoxbyMay 4, 2013
    The sides and burger extras are large enough to share. Also, garden salad is just a bag of lettuce.
  • Jeremy B.
    Jeremy BarkerNovember 9, 2010
    When Allen's is busy they are often cold to famalies and groups, but their burgers are absolutely stunning. Order one while at Dora Keogh.
  • John P.
    John PapamarkoJuly 14, 2013
    Tons of scotch options, and decently priced to boot!
  • Dre L.heart icon on user image
    Dre LabreMarch 5, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    this is the place to meetup before shows at the Danforth music hall
  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexJuly 20, 2013
    Lovely patio, great service and amazing food
  • Nan B.
    Nan Brooks (my Love)November 1, 2013
    Great scotch list
  • Lauren S.
    Lauren SimmonsOctober 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Decent service belies the awesome taps and VQA selection. Oh and killer burgers!
  • Erick O.heart icon on user image
    Erick OrtegaMay 31, 2014
    Goat sandwich with a specialty beer. Nice!
  • Jodi B.
    Jodi BrownJuly 29, 2012
    Caesar's plain presentation (no garnish, no rim) is deceiving. Absolutely delicious.
  • Robb H.
    Robb HareSeptember 9, 2011
    Highly recommend the burger w/ blue cheese + bacon. And a pint of Kilkenny.
  • Trevor B.heart icon on user image
    Trevor BracherFebruary 21, 2015
    Burgers are amazing.
  • Sexy Food Therapy
    Sexy Food TherapyJune 16, 2011
    Awesome gem of a patio, great food, but consistently miserable staff
  • Whiskybaker M.
    Whiskybaker MOctober 8, 2012
    Lovely burger but you probably already knew that.
  • Liza C.
    Liza ChalaidopoulosJune 29, 2013
    Service is slow and a bit pretentious. Backyard patio is gorgeous, but they'll kick you out after a while if you're not having dinner.
  • Stella Artois Canada
    Their Kuala Lumpur Shrimp pairs incredibly with Stella Artois Legere.
  • Andrea C.
    Andrea ChiuMay 18, 2014
    Warning: their Caesars don't come with rim or any garnishes.
  • Mark J.heart icon on user image
    Mark JonesAugust 6, 2016
    Burgers and Lemonade
  • Blake M.heart icon on user image
    Blake McRitchieJuly 1, 2013
    Get the burger rare
  • Benjamin A.
    Benjamin AllisonAugust 13, 2011
    Super amazing burger, awesome patio.
  • Neil S.
    Neil SweeneyJuly 24, 2013
    They kick you off patio at 6 if not eating even though patio is half full. Shortsighted
  • Jennifer M.
    Jennifer McHenrySeptember 3, 2013
    Service is horrid. I hear the food is good but we'll never know because we couldn't get any of the staff in a near empty restaurant to take our order.
  • Peter H.
    Peter HaywardJanuary 13, 2015
    Good burger
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    huilineAugust 15, 2013
    Food was plain Jane and not worth a second visit based on quality. Wife enjoyed her burger.
  • Connie C.heart icon on user image
    Connie CrosbyDecember 28, 2014
    Not impressed with the service here: uneven when I am with friends; not well served when a single diner. I have stopped eating here.
  • Jurgis V.
    Jurgis VidzisOctober 16, 2011
    DON'T go to this palce !worst burgers I had ever tried. if you want a really good burger recommend you "W Burger" on college and Yonge.
  • Richard S.
    Richard SilverApril 30, 2012
    It's all about the burgers...
  • Mehreen A.
    Mehreen AJune 7, 2012
    Get the burger.
  • Rob T.
    Rob TApril 22, 2011
    Burgers are bloody good!
  • Saverio R.
    Saverio RinaldiAugust 13, 2010
    Summer BBQ menu, awesome beer.
  • Denis V.
    Denis VilleneuveAugust 15, 2010
    Amazing Scotch Menu!
  • mia p.
    mia pOctober 24, 2011
    I wouldn't just call this place a "burger joint" - should be changed to "gastropub" perhaps.
  • Basil G.
    Basil GodevenosOctober 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    I can't imagine anything being better than the burger. The wings are great too if you like vinegar. Don't leave without experimenting with a couple of new beer choices.
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BradleyMarch 2, 2013
    Allen's serves up arguably the best burger in Toronto, made from fresh, locally sourced, grass-fed beef that is ground in house and doesn't use any "trim".
  • Chris H.
    Chris HoggNovember 4, 2009
    The fish and chips are worth the visit.
  • Moxie G.
    Moxie GarrettFebruary 18, 2012
    This place used to be great. Avoid brunch like the plague. The food is getting as miserable as the usual service.
  • Danny L.
    Danny LJanuary 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Have the Burger!
  • anne z.
    anne zakulaJune 10, 2010
    The patio is the business.
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