714 Queen St. East (@ Broadview)Toronto, ON
(416) 463-7310
www.dangerousdansdiner.com
After a very passive search for Toronto's best burger, I have decided to recall a conversation with a college housemate about 4 years ago about a burger shack just outside the Riverdale area with nothing but gluttony on the menu. Upon further investigation, that might have very well been Dangerous Dan's Diner.
Prior to my much-anticipated journey there, I have decided to do some research on the internet. First stop, their website - which contained their menu, which contained some of the most gluttonous items on a burger menu imaginable. And lastly, Facebook - with numerous groups dedicated to the signature items offered by DD.
What better reason to go a few days of eating healthy and saving an artery for this meal?
First thing one would notice about the small "mom & pop" shop is it's rundown atmosphere. With detached car and van seats as chairs (incl. seat belts), one would know right away, that this was going to be a unique dining experience. Btw, wouldn't recommend using their bathrooms.
The menu contains an array of fattening burgers (as previously mentioned), all of at least 8 ounces (a typical burger's about 4-6 oz). Some of the condiments include: peanut butter, pineapple, and a fried egg. Rather than going for the routine 8 oz burger, I decided to "one-up" myself and go for the "Coronary Burger Special" (recommended for Medicinal Cannabis Users - don't ask why). As per the website, this meal includes: "2 8oz Patties, 4 Slices of Bacon, 2 Slices of Cheddar and a Fried Egg on top. Served w/ Fries and Gravy, Can of Pop and Mayo as a garnish for sure!" Other menu items include fattening desserts, sandwiches, wings, ribs, and the typical diner grub.
The Coronary Burger:
Surprisingly, the patties seem as thick as they first appear, and were really soft - pretty much a homemade patty that didn't fall apart sitting on the plate. The notion of having a fried egg wedged somewhere in there was unique; not to mention that the generous amount of cheese and bacon didn't help the calorie count nor did the side of fries. Damage on the wallet? Only 15 bucks.Overall, this is well worth the trip. Patties were cooked to perfection and the wait wasn't long. The abundance of artery-clogging condiments made a delicious patty even more delicious. Really impressive. Afterwards, I decided to walk 3 kms to Eaton Centre to burn whatever calories gained I could.
My next trip there? I feel like going for the "Quadruple C - Colossal Colon Clogger Combo" which is "24oz burger served with a quarter pound of cheese, a quarter pound of bacon, and 2 fried eggs. Also comes with a large shake (flavor of your choice) and a small poutine." Really looking forward to it.
Pros: "c'mon! a fried egg on a burger!", softness of patty, breakfast items such as cheese and eggs (lots of it!),
The fact that CityTV vote this place as "place most likely to get a heart attack"
Cons: the excessive post-meal-breathing, will be hard to find a table during peak hours, The fact that CityTV vote this place as "place most likely to get a heart attack"
Score: 5 of 5!
Oh yeah, Toronto's best burger? Yes, by far.
And Ms. You, I have 22 hours to spare
