Burger Legend

Bacon was perfect, nice and crispy, with a hint of maple.
Burger was good. I may re-​review on a single paddy burger, I think the double was just too much burger for me.
Probably the best non-​chain burger place in North-​west Mississauga. Definitely the best burger I’ve had in Streetsville.
My wife didn’t like the cheese they put in the poutine. it’s not exactly cheese curds, seems more like mozzarella or something. Could be wrong ;)
Overall a tasty place.

So from reading the other reviews, it seems like Burger Legend can be a bit inconsistent. My experience – I just needed to grab lunch quickly in Streetsville – was pretty positive. The service was very friendly, and my food came out relatively quickly (~10 minutes for a fresh-​made burger is totally acceptable).
As a bit of a self-​proclaimed «burger snob», at this point it’s probably most helpful to compare and contrast the food at Burger Legend (BL) to the food of its competitors:
BL vs. Five Guys
–The bacon on the BL burgers is HEAD AND SHOULDERS above the competition in terms of tastiness, including Five Guys. If real, thick, tasty bacon is your priority, BL is a good spot – I all but gave up ordering bacon on my burgers at Five Guys because it’s just tasteless crunch. Quality of the patties is probably comparable; they taste different, but I don’t think one is necessarily better than the other. I probably lean towards Five Guys if I want a basic greasy/​cheesy burger, and BL if I want something more excited. My fries at BL were decent, but I think most other places (Five Guys included) beat BL in terms of how tasty (and apparently, consistent?) the fries are.
BL vs. the Works
–The Works probably has better burgers and definitely better fries than BL, and a lot more diversity in terms of the burgers they offer. And they have a decent selection of beer. However, food-​portion wise, I feel like the Works gives you WAY too much food, and I always feel crappy when I end up wasting a bunch of it. Also, BL seems like the kind of place it’d be easier to quickly get in and out of, whereas the Works might oblige you to a longer sit-​down affair. So yea, if I was craving something exciting, and the Works was nearby, I’d probably go for the Works over BL. But if I just wanted something close or basic, BL is probably good enough to displace the Works.
BL vs. Burgers Priest
–Burgers Priest, with few exceptions has better burgers and WAY better fries than BL. And those deep-​friend breaded jalapeños are just dynamite… But each time I get a single patty burger at Burgers Priest, I find it’s not enough, whereas BL felt «just right». However, though I’m not a vegetarian, it seems like Burgers Priest has MUCH stronger vegetarian offerings than BL. So day in and day out, if they are equidistantly located, I’d probably lean Burgers Priest most days, unless I was really craving some of that good BL bacon.
So long story short, if you’re int Streetsville and are craving a burg, Burger Legend is probably worth a stop in. They are friendly, quick, local, and the quality of food is good. One thing I’ll mention is that I think they could use the space they have way more efficiently – the tall circular tables take up a lot of surface area that could be used to fit more horizontal booths (or some other seating set-​up). Nice to have a decent burger joint just a few minutes away from home!

Got a halal cheeseburger and Poutine and felt the bun was way too thin so it kept falling apart. It’s quite messy but the patty is good quality meat and the Poutine was awesome. Limited seating and despite having a huge «Student Special» sign outside, they don’t offer any.

Came across this by accident looking for a burger fix for lunch. Great gem of a spot for fellow burger lovers. I tried their classic burger and a Coke. Was very tasty, solid quality and reasonably priced. I will be back.

It’s a good burger and great fries. I love how everything is fresh BUT I hate the maple flavour they add. I’m just not a fan of maple sorry! Decent value for your money ($ 11-​$ 13) for a combo. Decent atmosphere.

Sometimes a legend is better left unexplored.
Not much seating, yet they have this huge almost unused bar area. Definitely could have a better use of space. Not much décor.
I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. Apparently they cannot do a cheeseburger it has to be one of their named burgers… So I asked for the first one on the menu, don’t recall what it was called. Then said I do not want the toppings it comes with and gave a list of toppings I prefer. When I get the burger it does have my toppings… and the default ones as well. Not impressed.
The burger itself was fresh. Could have used a little more seasoning and I definitely should have ordered a double as the single was tiny and almost disappeared in the bun. I should have guessed once they rang up the bill. $ 10 was too good to be true.
Fries… meh.
I will likely give the place another shot eventually. When I do, I’ll get a double and make clear that I do not want the topping choices they recommend.

I ended up here by accident as I thought this was a burger priest location. The restaurant looks a bit sketchy and the staff are a little rough around the edges, but I’m glad I went against what my first impressions were telling me and ordered myself a burger and poutine. The burger was on par with Burger Priest — very fresh, we’ll seasoned, and juicy. They also gave me a free drink because I sent out a tweet about them.
What did I learn from this experience, never judge a book by its cover…

I went to Burger Legend a month ago and got their «Great One» burger with fries on the side.
I know BL praises itself for their fresh patties and all but the burger just tasted meh, I mean it literally didn’t taste any different to me than an average burger from Hero Burgers or Five Guys… The bacon was actually the differential factor — it tasted amazing, it was juicy, crisp, and flavorful.
Overall I’d give it a 2.5−3 — would I go outside of my way to go there to grab a burger? Probably not, I mean i’d have indifferent utility to a Whopper from Burger King.

Saw that there was a Unilocal burger deal so I headed to Burger Legend on my lunch break and ordered it up
Never a dissapointment! I had to disassemble the burger and savour that amazing Maple Bacon by itself… OMG so thick and soooo tasty.
FRESH MEAT! and a savouring bite after bite!

Aside few needing a bigger sign :) this is a perfect burger joint. Fresh patties, simple menu where you can also customize to make your own creation. EXCELLENT FRIES. I have nothing to add. Maybe a sugar-​free caffeine free soda? But I’m just being fussy… I will be back for sure. Liked it better than some of the local (chain and non-​chain) competitors.

We wanted to try ” burger legend” today simply because our friends luv this place. We had the burger and poutine & it was awesome. I will go back for sure;)!!!
The place was nice and small with cool high tables!

My new favourite burger joint in mississauga! Burger was juicy and sauce was amazing and fries were just to die for! Will definitely be a regular here!

Meaty juicy goodness! I opted for the all day burger because why on earth would I pass on fried eggs over a succulent pattie and cheese? Meat was fresh, and best of all juicy and not overly cooked. You can taste the freshness as you take each bite because it falls into little crumbles of ground beef, no additives here. Maple bacon was a great surprise as it added the perfect combination of sweet and salty to the burger. $ 9 dollars for a burger is a bit much in my opinion, $ 12 if you add the poutine. Fries were nice and thick although gravy was a tad too salty for my liking the cheese curds helped. Although I really enjoyed the burger, it is quite pricey for the «fast food» type of décor style. Seats were all too high for younger children to sit on safely.

I was hoping for a good burger experience in my own backyard of Mississauga.
I’m sad to say that would not be the case.
Situated in the heart of historic Streetsville where our beloved Mayor Hazel McCallion likes to roam, Burger Legend is yet another burger joint vying for that coveted gourmet burger title.
Street parking during lunch time can be a difficult to find as there are no private lots, but with some determination and driving around, you should have no trouble.
I arrived at Burger Legend one weekday afternoon around lunch hour. There was only one single soul in the restaurant. The bar styled tables were high in stature, transparent glass.
The attendant, a nice lady on her iPad order system recommended the Great One. I opted for the classic instead: mixed greens, tomatoes, their special: Bawsss” sauce, cheddar cheese. I told her that I would like mine without tomatoes please, and pleae also add grilled onions, pickles. I also ordered a side of fries to go along with the burger.
15 minutes later, my meal was delivered to my table.
First impressions were not good.
Because, for one, the fries looked miserable in its cup. Dark, wet, mushy and wilted. I guess only the burgers get the fresh treatment. Biting into my fries — it was very soft and mushy, not the usual crisp crunch I’m used to. Heck, even your standard McDonald’s, Burger King makes better fries. Burger Legend’s fries seem to have sat in the deep fryer far too long and they absorbed all of that oil, resulting in a limpy, darkened soggy fries. Not to mentioned, an overly amount of grease lingered on my fingers.
None too pleased I put the fries down and hoped the burger would be better.
The burgers too were wet and soggy, and I immediately noticed a thick slice of tomatoes when I had asked for none. I could feel all of their special sauce had dripped off underneath the wrapper of the burger, resulting in a cold touch. I hope the burger wasn’t the same.
Thank goodness, the burger patty itself was hot and fresh. However, because of the cooler temperature of the sauce interacting with the hot burger, the sogginess of the buns came through and also made the mixed chopped lettuce very wet and soggy as well. The burger bun, despite it being toasted on the outside was very mushy and full of moisture on the inside.
I could barely held the burger together.
The way my burger was put together lacked finesse, the mark of an inexperienced cook. For a $ 10 meal, (free can of pop if you check in on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram) I expected an elevated burger experience.
I hope they improve going forward in their presentation and technique. The lucrative fresh hamburger market is at an all time high and Burger Legend could one day live up to its name — if they want to!

My friends and I visited this new burger joint in Streetsville last night because of Unilocal’s Burger Binge Week. Burger Legend offered their signature burger, The Great One, for $ 5…plus a free drink with a check-​in on Facebook.
The restaurant is small and the décor is very minimal. With a few tables and bar stools, they also have three TVs (now playing the FIFA World Cup games). The cashier was very friendly and quick to take our orders. We waited about 20 minutes for the food. Even though we had a table, each order came in individual paper bags, which I find was quite wasteful.
Fresh Canadian beef patty, maple-​smoked bacon, mixed greens (a.k.a. a bit of lettuce), tomatoes, and Bawss sauce. I really liked the thick slice of bacon, while the bun and beef patty tasted fresh. But overall, I did not find the burger was anything special. My friends and I thought the patty was quite small, too. For $ 5, it was all right, but I’m not sure it’s worth the usual $ 9 for such a simple burger.
We also ordered a large maple-​smoked bacon poutine. The fries were soggy with a generous amount of cheese curds and gravy. I was disappointed to see how little bacon was added… (The maple-​smoked bacon was truly the highlight of last night’s meal.)
All things considered, it’s nice to have a burger joint in Streetsville — another great option when you are in the area. I am not a fan of The Great One, but I wouldn’t mind giving their other burgers a try.

3.5÷5
Got the $ 5 Great One during the Unilocal Burger Binge Week to give Burger Legend a 2^nd try.
–I added sauteed onions, mayo and pickles.
–Ordered fries
–Checked in to Facebook for free pop
So I paid less than $ 9 for a gourmet burger joint tax-​in.
By adding the sauteed onions and mayo, the taste was amazing. However my biggest complaint is that while the bun tastes great, it falls apart too easily. I had to ask for a fork ½ way through. I also liked the fact that they have sea salt for the fries. SCORE!
Also, service has improved from the last visit and they now take debit.
Verdict: great tasting burger but messy.

3.5 sounds ’bout right. Pumped up ’cause they offered a free drink with Facebook check-in…BONUS!
Check-​in to both Unilocal ($ 5 burger promo) + Facebook (free drink) were seamless. Greeting was friendly and informative, letting us know that they did not have any freezers in the back, high-​grade Canadian beef is used, fries are freshly cut, no process cheese, etc. All good to know and sounds a heckuva lot better than that alleged pink sludge place!
Food came in a brown paper bag. I thought that was a bit weird since my friend & I were sitting down. I also saw a brown paper bag arrive to someone else’s table who was dining-​in. Are there no trays?
«The Great One» which is basically a cheeseburger with bawss sauce (mayo-​based), the typical fixings, and maple bacon was good. You can tell the patty is not previously frozen as it’s soft and not chewy. The only thing that I wasn’t too fond of was the fact that the bun was pressed, so it sorta arrives toasted. I prefer a soft bun.
We also ordered a small poutine to round off the #BurgerBinge of the evening. It was awh-​ight. Tons of gelatinous gravy on top, cheese wasn’t squeaky, but it came in «curd» shape, and fries were soggy. Not to best poutine I have ever had in the GTA, but not the worse either.
I assumed the place would be dead due to the location, but I think Unilocal’s promo definitely brought in the crowds!

This was my first burger brigade adventure with our fearless leader Kris and what a great group we had! I have had some great burgers in my day and Burger Legend did not disappoint. I had The Great One which had their signature bawss sauce, mixed greens, tomato, maple bacon and their single patty.
My burger took quite a while to come. The group was actually finished their burgers by the time I got mine and it was a little dry. I did really like the bun to patty ratio and the bun was soft and fresh.
While I waited for my burger I enjoyed the 3 different fries (poutine, poutine with bacon and regular fries with malt vinegar and ketchup). I definitely enjoyed them!
The great one was 10.10 after tax.
If you are in the streetsville area, definitely give it a try!
It’s a small joint but well worth it!

I was there with bunch of food lovers and we can to check out the newest and hottest burger joint in Streetsville. First impression entering the restaurant, it was quite clean and appealing to sit in and eat burgers.
Jessica (nice lady at the till) then gave us all the insides on how the don’t use frozen meat and don’t have any freezers as all the meat is purchased fresh every day and they use real Canadian cheese. The staff was very friendly and accommodating and the kitchen staff bringing the food checked on us once all the food was out, even then owner himself came to check if everything was good.
I confirmed with the shop staff and the meat here is not Halal, so I went with their veggie burger. The Veggie burger was panko-​crusted portobello mushroom, very nice crispy crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and included cheddar cheese, mixed greens, sliced tomato, and Bawss sauce. Wow! my tummy went AWESOME!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the burger.
I also enjoyed their regular fries and their poutine. The poutine had chucks of cheese which was nice and the gravy was quite good. One person in our group was vegetarian and he was assured that the sauce in the poutine is vegetarian friendly.
I like the fact that you receive a free drink when you check in on Facebook, Tweet or connect with them through Instagram.
The parking is a little problem so you will have hunt it down in the back streets. Note for now would be they are only excepting cash now till they are fully set up and running.
All in all quite a good experience!

The Unilocal Burger Brigade invaded yet another unsuspecting GTA burger joint and on this momentous occasion, our brigade tested the true might the Burger Legend.
It’s not a big space, so diner beware you best be sure to get their first to grab yourself one of the coveted spots. And with the sheer size of the burgers this place is pushing out, you better believe that you’re gonna need the extra elbow room to get into these tasty burgs.
I went for the Double Shootout (I actually can’t be sure if that’s the exact name, I went coma midway through the burger). But basically it’s The Great One doubled. Which means you get two patties, two pieces of cheese, toppings and their signature maple smoked bacon.
.lemme pause for a second to talk about this maple smoked sex! Yes, it’s basically the food equivalent of sex. It’s pork, it’s crispy, it’s chewy, it’s… MAPLE!!! So maple in fact that I kept getting whiff of pancakes and maple syrup — it was glorious.
Also, if you want fresh never frozen, this is the place for you SON. They don’t even own a freezer — NOPE! Everything is made fresh to order which is why a burger takes about 10 minutes to prepare. So the beef is fresh, the bacon is maple, and what about the cheese? Oh ya that is 100% fresh Canadian cheddar, not processed, not even a little. It’s the holy trinity of a great burger — they have every right to pay homage to Wayne Gretzky with their «The Great One» burger, because it’s spectacular (especially when you eat it twice).
Lastly, let’s talk about their fries, fried twice in vegetable oil so they’re crispy. Not enough, ok how about adding some fresh cheese curds and vegetarian gravy. Yum Right? Oh, still not happy? Well then there is no pleasing you is there… How about we add some of that maple bacon on top of it? Ohhhhhh now you’re getting weak at the knees. WINNER!
If you’re in Streetsville I recommend you pay these guys a visit. Their food is as great as their story (started from a food truck… now they’re here — in Streetsville).
CASH ONLY — Their debit/​credit machine is not working yet.
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