South St. Burger Bar

Tried this place out for the first time. Figured a burger bar would make good burger fare. The staff are super nice and very pleasant. The burger is … Ok. For the amount I was charged I was expecting better than Hero Burger, but I was disappointed. My partner had burnt onion rings be my fries were subpar. Just a few doors down you have Betty’s delicious shoestring fries. Up your game.

Wow, I donate this one star to the poor staff that have to provide this horrid excuse for food, I’m heading to emergency now to ensure I don’t die…

I was first cautious to try this place, I check out menu prehand and I thought 10 buck for 6oz was a bit steep so there had to be something special.
So I went for the combo for the 6 oz of the true north which topped with maple infused onion, extra bacon and cheddar cheese. Should been maple bacon too but extra bacon is good.
The burger patty itself was lack luster like a store bough patty, it had no juicy and little favour, when i try to take off a piece just to taste the meat, it wasnt easy. It was solid like store bought patty. The toppings are what save the burger, thou options are limited.
The onion rings i had with my combo was disappointing, at first they look like it was chicken batter rings but it was far from it. It was probably the worse batter i have seen and didn’t like. The tip that said they were good is a joke. I wont eat them again
It was an average meal, not my favourite but not horrible despite the meat wasnt up to par it was still good for it’s toppings.

It was a rivalry between South St. or Bettys. We chose South St. because it seemed like it had a good variations of burger options.
Came in and realized it’s kind of like a DIY burger restaurant. You could customize your burger toppings to exactly what you like and they top it in front of you.
Besides burgers, we came in on Tuesday and apparently on Tuesday and Thursday, pitchers are only 12.50! The workers were extremely kind and allowed my friend and I to sample a few beer options, we chose the Organic (really light beer).
Burgers were delicious! fries were good, especially if you add the cajun seasoning. This is a great place to grab a bite!

I’m really not sure why this place doesn’t have a higher rating! Stopped by here on a tuesday late afternoon with a group of friends, and we were all in the mood for burgers. The restaurant is a very cool concept, somewhere between fast food and full service restaurant. You go up to the counter to order your burger, choose a signature selection, or customize your own, with a huge selection of toppings, and then add fries/​side/​combo. They have whole wheat/​white/​gluten free bun, and variety of burger sizes also, as well as grilled chicken. You can also order beer at the counter or get it at your table. The food is then brought to you by a server.
I opted for a naughty vegetarian burger with a veggie patty and bacon. Added a ton of toppings like lettuce, cajun onjons, pickles, hot peppers, spicy relish and guacamole to my burger. I also ordered a side of fries. The total came out to 12 dollars, which was not bad at all for quality, well sized burger.
My burger was delicious, and very filling, I liked the addition of numerous toppings. The veggie burger was flavorful and delicious, and really didn’t really deviate much from a regular cheeseburger feel. My friends who ordered the 4 oz beef burgers enjoyed theirs as well. The sides of fries were on the smaller side, but were tasty as well. Be sure to try the cajun seasoning on the fries (available at condiment counter) as it was delicious. We also opted for a pitcher of beer to share because they had $ 11 pitcher on tuesdays and thursdays. Our server was really nice and friendly and allowed us to sample the beer before we ordered the pitcher. We opted for an organic light beer and it was a great complement to the burgers. Overall, This is a great spot to grab drinks and really good burgers, casual and not too pricey.

I live quite close to this burger bar so it’s my go to place when I’m craving a burger. First things first I like the concept of this burger bar. It’s not like your typical greasy fast food restaurant. You can grab a drink, relax and enjoy your burger like you were at the bar. They have a few televisions so they play whatever is good on TV. My rating is based on a few things:
Food and Drinks: can’t go wrong with New York fries. I also find their burgers delicious compared to most. I’ve had a lot of burgers all over the city and I would say that south street beats most when I want a quick burger. The meat is flavorful and I don’t add a lot of toppings so I know it’s delicious. For some reason their burgers don’t taste overly greasy to me which is awesome. I don’t like being in a food coma. They have a small selection of beers and wine. Nothing special. Not a huge selection.
Service: the only service I get is at the cash and when they bring you the burger. So it’s as standard as can be. Nothing to complain about.
Atmosphere: relaxing and good. Low key. Nice quick place to eat and grab a drink.
I’d recommend it if you’re in the area and want a quick place to eat and not worry about how long it’ll take as it is fast food!

Like the concept. Pretty decent burger and awesome local craft beer list. Unfortunately all the wine is cheap international. Really wish they had some local wine options. Service was just okay.

This place is an amazing place to hang out, have drinks and eat some delicious burger creations! Today I went with my girlfriend, and we had the most amazing time! I definitely recommend switching the fries to onion rings! It is pricier but well worth it because the onion rings are actually made with red onions and fried fresh! I had the Hawaiian burger and she had the mushroom Swiss, a drink, onion rings and a mocha milkshake.
Everything was amazing though she was not a fan of the milkshake! It lacked flavour and neither tasted like chocolate or coffee! She did ask for it to be less sweet but I think we were both expecting a bit more since it was priced at $ 4.75 before tax.
After ordering they handed us a stand with a sign where we were able to sit down and they brought us our food! As well as you can customized your burger, I definitely recommend the Cajun onions!
Great place for burgers! Next time we will try the lagers and beer!

Good burger but not much variety though. I got the burger with mushrooms. and it was good, but not the best I’ve had. Their prices are good though — make sure you season them with some cajun spices and enjoy it!
I’d still eat here again, but it wouldn’t be my first choice when I’m craving a burger.

Quite disappointed. The bread was a bit stale and the burger patty didn’t impress me in the least. For a similar price, Big Smoke Burger or Hero Burger would’ve been much better. If you’re going to be a specialty burger take-​out place, get the burger right. Also the amount of fries received in the combo was quite skimpy.

I have been here a few times – work is across the street and I take classes at GB so how could I have not been here? I last went here on December 23^rd, treating my office mate to lunch as an xmas gift.
The concept is easy enough – pick a basic burger and then have your toppings added, kind of like Subway. The bring your burger out to you.
There is lots of choice, especially with the toppings.
The taste? No complaints – certainly far better than your average burger. The fries are particularly tasty. Yeah, the quality is high here, no doubt about that.
I find the prices to be right where you’d expect them to be.
The interior is nice, clean and shiny new. Kind of dark but in a good way. It is a fine place to have lunch with coworkers.
I haven’t had a beer here yet but it seems like a good place to go after work for a few pints with coworkers. Not sure if this could work as your local if you live in the area. It doesn’t quite have that cozy (or worn in) feeling of nearby Betty’s or Gabbys.
There are a million and one places to go for a burger in this city so I can’t recommend you rush out here UNLESS you are in the area. If so then by all means stop in.

This place has always looked great from the outside — with the inviting atmosphere, HD televisions broadcasting sports, and light-​up SUDS signage by the bar.
I finally popped in to grab some burgers with a friend, who is picky about her food and a part-​time burger connoisseur. She was impressed with the Mushroom & Swiss burger, and so was I. We both agreed they were delicious and filling — she had the 4oz and I rocked the 6oz. I’ve since been back and stuck with the Mush & Swiss but plan on trying the other signature burgers. The Nacho looks crazy!
They have really great local beers on tap for dirt cheap — including Conductor Ale, which is one of my favourites. Pints are only 5 bucks!
And they have a few HD screens, and lots of comfortable seating, so this place is a good bet for burgers, beer, and sporting events. Could be my go-​to come playoff time!

Have now been a couple of times. Both times the burger was not great but the fries were good. I’d like to see the basic burger done right before adding all the unusual/​gourmet toppings. Music is cranked way up. Cashier and I had to scream at each other to be heard.

Since my first review I’ve stopped in here a few more times when it’s less busy and I’ve decided to award an additional star.
On the first go I found the burger to be dry, but that seems to have been an anomaly as they’ve all been juicy and pretty much perfect since. I make sure to get some extra sauce on there as well. The signature burgers are pretty good but there’s nothing mindblowing, this place would really benefit from offering up some more interesting stuff like fried eggs, guacamole, beef bacon, etc. But there’s still a pretty good selection of toppings at your disposal. They offer gluten free buns as well which is a huge plus. The New York fries have never disappointed me. The service behind the counter is pretty good too. I find getting a meal here to be about average, you’re looking at around the $ 15 range on average.
The large seating area and the bar give this place an edge. Getting to the ordering area is a little awkward as its tucked into the back corner. This is no burger’s priest, but right now South St is my preferred mid-​tier burger chain.