Howie T's Burger Bar

If you find yourself considering Howie's based on its 4.4 stars out of 5 review I urge you to pause and reconsider. Toronto has some excellent burger joints but Howie's is not one of them. Howie's charges $16 for a burger combo. This is the same price as Holy Chucks, Burgers Priest, or Big Moe's..... The difference is those establishments serve fresh ground chuck, home-made fries, milk shakes and interesting menu items. Those are the best burgers in the city. But Howie's? I caution you to manage your expectations when visiting Howie's. Beef patties come frozen. Once cooked, the meat is chewy. The flavour is surprisingly absent. Be prepared to taste your condiments on bread because the meat feels like it's providing texture only. If your goal is to simply survive Howie's will pass. If you actually want to enjoy your burger, look elsewhere. Overall disappointed in the menu offerings and extremely disappointed with the taste. The only mitigating factors were that service was good and establishment was clean. Nonetheless, I won't be going back there unless you have me by gunpoint. And even then I might put up a fight.
1 7 years ago (30-01-2018)

Great and friendly place. Ben behind the counter is a true gentleman that goes the extra mile to please the customers! Would highly recommend.
5 7 years ago (23-03-2018)

It was below freezing outside last time i visited. heating vents were blowing cold air. it was about 60f in the dining area. Employee told me to email the store instead of a time to call the owner at the store when asked. I called the owners cell phone the next day and he was dissmissive about the whole thing. The thermostat was set heat off fan on - so it was blowing cold air. Most of the customers in the establishment were wearing jackets inside. Customers should not have to be uncomfortable to eat kosher food. I spent almost $15 for the privledge of eating OK food in a frigid resteraunt.
1 7 years ago (16-03-2018)

love Howie Ts... both for my kids and I. 5 stars. nicest staff. Best food. greatest portions!!!
5 7 years ago (06-02-2018)

Anyone who wrote a negative review clearly does not understand what a kosher burger place should be like. As someone who's spent years working in kosher restaurants let me shed some light on Howie T's The food was fresh and tasty, obviously not fine dining, but good kosher beef about as good as one can come to expect from a $6 kosher burger in Toronto. Customer service is incredible as always, far better than 99/100 restaurants you'll go to. Liz always seems to go above and beyond for everyone that steps foot inside. Always seeking to make you happy however she can. As far as cleanliness goes, the place's got every crook and cranny cleaned daily, at least. Always spotless, without exception. Again, better than 99/100 restaurants you'll go too. Food prices are always a bit more expensive than anyone would like them to be, but it's a small price to pay for a good fast food experience. Overall, highly recommend.
5 8 years ago (21-05-2017)