

But like I said, sides don't technically count here.

Not to mention having one of my favourite classic poutines in the city. With the crispest exterior of all the burger patties, melted cheese, a steamy potato roll and secret sauce you’d be happy to put on literally anything, Rudy set the bar high when it came to popularizing the smash burger in Toronto.

That said, if you do love a Big Mac, you simply can't go wrong. My pick is the Rude Dude because the cheese is melted and it provides the ideal meat-to-bun ratio. When going for a double here, you have two main options: The Rude Dude and the Rudy Mac. In no specific order, the following are five smash burgers you need to try now.Īrguably the first real player in the current tidal wave of Toronto smash burgers, Rudy opened their first location on College Street in 2016. When it comes to side dishes well, they weren't technically considered in the judging, but are always considered in my heart (and belly). Just as the burgers are simple, the rules were simple: order it as it comes. The only way to narrow it down was to go on a burger crawl. With dozens of smash burgers on the Toronto market, it’s nearly impossible to know where to begin. In partnership with What's C ooking's new food and lifestyle publication - coming soon. Five Toronto Smash Burgers You Need to Try Right Now
