Carl’s Jr

I was excited to see a new American fast food chain here in Ontario, but I wasn’t impressed. How are Americans so fat? I ate this once and I won’t go back. Bland gigantic beef patty that is super messy to eat as it falls apart. Cross cut fries were soggy. They were also missing key ingredients for two specialty burgers which they could not make for me.

So, this place is open to 3am actually. But it’s mediocre ascertain it is a fast food chain. Their star burger is the charbroiled burger… But honestly the burger party is so thin. Maybe I’m just used to eating at Burger Priest or Toma burger.
Can’t complain much of you set your standards that it’s a fast food burger. But paying $ 7 for a burger, I’d probably be able to get a slightly better burger somewhere else. The question is, how would this compare to Burger King. They’re both charbroiled burger style.

One of the better fast food chains in Toronto. Burgers are a lot bigger than their competitors and taste better too.

When I walked to Yonge/​St. Clair at lunchtime, I saw Carl’s Jr. had moved into the area. Apparently they have been there since March (I usually bring my lunch plus I haven’t been in the office much this spring). I’d never been to a Carl’s Jr. (they just recently started opening up Ontario) so decided to try it.
Once you order, you sit down at a table and they bring it to you.
I ordered a Famous Star Burger without cheese, onions or lettuce, Crisscut Fries and a Diet Coke. When I opened wrapper around my burger, it was just bun. I turned it around and found the patty. I know I didn’t get any cheese, onions or lettuce but my burger looked nothing like the fresh fun burger in the pictures. It was squished, greasy and the patty was cold. It was just an okay burger.
The fries were okay. The ketchup had a funny taste so I didn’t dip.
I found the staff very friendly and helpful, though. When you’re done, they take your tray/​garbage away.
I won’t be rushing back.

The décor is decidedly «upscale «for a fast food joint but the burgers are unfortunately MOR at best. Flavourless patties, nuclear processed cheese, wilted lettuce. Way too much fat and salt, but then what do you expect from a burger joint???

An American Burger chain that has recently moved into Canada. Staff was nice and its nice that they will bring your burger to the table but the burger and fries were not at all memorable.

Counter Service was exceptional. I was blown away. Milkshake kick ass. Really Weird atmosphere, maybe because I used to go there a lot when it was an HMV.

If I were to just rate food and atmosphere it’d be a 3 star, however I found the service to be very good and it’s something rarely seen in Canada’s fast food chain industry. The food was brought to our table in a timely fashion and it was served hot and the onion rings were crispy just how I like them. The western ¹⁄₃ lbs burger was OK… I normally like my burgers juicier but I still enjoyed the quality. As a customer, I tend to lean on the customer service side of things, and this place hit the marks. I recommend this place for people who appreciate being treated nicely and it sure feels like they appreciate my business!

The food is alright. Nothing too special or different really.
The staff are friendly, bring food to the table, and clean the tables up after you leave or sometimes while you’re still at the table they will ask if they can clear anything off the table.
The milkshakes are good.
The only thing that really bothered me is that the staff members took their breaks where the public sits and eats and they took up some of the nice two-​person booths. When we were there, at least 2 staff members sat in these booths while on break, in two separate booths too not the same. Was kind of frustrating because I felt like the staff should have their own lunch room and not take up customer seating.

Congratulations! They somehow took the filth that is Burger King and cranked up the disgusting factor ten fold. This place is like the creepy fat uncle of burger joints. Greasy, tasteless and way too eager to disappoint you.
Another thing, why are my hands covered by a layer of rendered fat after eating there? Was i scooping butter out of a fat mans refrigerator? Was I rubbing grease onto the backside of a beached whale? No wait… I just ate at Carl jr’s!
I think jr. needs a good whoopin because he just embarrassed the entire art of making burgers.

The burgers here are yucky! The meat was tough and if you do go there don’t look at the meat. The meat looks so unappetizing, I can’t even describe how gross it looked. It was hard to eat the burger because it was sloppier then any other burger I have ever eaten. They put the veg on the bottom and the whole thing slips around and falls apart. The taste was similar to a Whopper, but Whoppers taste better. I had the Oreo milk shake after and it was a good milkshake. I would go there to get another one, not because it’s anything special just because it’s convenient.

Very poor first and last experience. Mine and two other customers had orders that were not correct and then forget to replace mine. Got a refund and got out after 30 minutes of wasting my time in a lengthy line up with nothing but a headache to show for it. Steer clear, could be in for a long wait until they get their systems down. Expected far better in a new frontier.

So I’m comparing this place to other burger joints and fast food. If it was just fast food I’d give this place a 4star. Probably the best fast food burger I’ve had. I got the Western bacon burger. It was so filling and tasty. The fries are below average but I went for the burger so didn’t mind.
This burger was so good it actually is comparable to actual burger joints. Not close to the best in the city but up there.
If you love burgers you have to give Carl’s Jr a try. Or if you are sick of the typical fast food joints this places is tops.

Stopped in with h some co-​workers to at best check this of our list as we have not gone south to try it.
First the staff: very helpful and a pleasant experience.
The food: chain food. More options then a McDonalds but really I would Raye it average at best. The onion rings I would call a miss. The fries not great. I go the bacon avacado burger. This was OK. Was very messy. Almost need a spoon to finish it.
Ambience: Nicely done over all.

If you aspire to be average or just under choose this place.
If you desire more than average go across the street to holy chuck.

Two of us went to Carl’s Jr for lunch today and got the Bacon Thickburger, Guacamole Bacon Thickburger, and Chili Cheese Fries. I wanted to get the CrissCut Fries as well but didn’t realize the girl misunderstood that I wanted the Chili Cheese Fries in addition and not instead of so she didn’t put in the order.
The burgers were a lot larger than I expected and the toppings all were really fresh. There was a lot of guacamole which I loved. The one thing that didn’t stand out is probably the most important, the patty. I really couldn’t taste any beef and it reminded me of firm mushed tofu that’s been grilled. I don’t think I could tell the difference if you gave me that or a veggie patty. The chili fries were average and nothing to write home about.
Overall it wasn’t a bad experience but I don’t think I will be back with all the other options in the area.

First time going to a Carl’s Jr. As per the first review for this location, I concur — staff were super-​friendly — a thumbs up to them! The restaurant was spartan and modern looking in that franchisey way.
I had the ¹⁄₃^rd lb Original Six Dollar burger combo ($ 14) — tasty, and certainly had a little wow factor. Burger had lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese, and the size was probably more than I needed. Fries were decent — maybe a notch on the McD fries. I enjoyed my meal in general. However, following the meal, I had that uneasy fast-​food feeling of it not sitting quite right, but in general, I can’t complain too much for a fast-​food joint.
For a franchise burger place, I would say certainly operating above a McD’s and BK, and coming in around an A&W’s. Hero Burger certainly pips it with the quality of the food. However, with places like Holy Chuck across the road (Yonge & St Clair) for maybe the same money or a little more, Carl’s Jr cannot compete with the gourmet burger scene popping up all over Toronto for freshness and taste. If it’s niche is to muscle out the McD’s and BK’s, then it’ll certainly achieve that!
One comment though on their marketing — although the sexy TV adverts for Carl’s Jr appeal to the adolescent boy in me (ooer!), this is the 21^st century and we should be beyond this sort of schlock!

Went here for the grand opening today. The staff were very pleasant and they already know how to recommend the good burgers. Service was very hospitable. You take a number and they bring you the food. They ask if you need anything, provide you with sauces, etc. They ask how you like the burgers. The people are very warm. I wish all fast food places are like this!
The Western thickburger was yummy. The bun wasn’t so heavy and a little sweet. I actually think the burgers are a lot better than Holy Chuck’s across the street. It’s less greasy and actually made well. The meat are tasty. The Western thickburger was really delicious. The veggies were fresh. I also like the High mile burger. It’s very simple. Comes with meat, cheese and sauces I think, but the bun made such a big difference. I love their burger buns!
Definitely going back to try the Guac bacon thickburger!!!