Ossington Avenue isn’t just one of Toronto’s coolest streets — it’s an outright culinary destination. While it’s famous for natural wine bars, Michelin-recognized restaurants and cozy cafes, the strip hides a secret identity: it is secretly Toronto’s ultimate burger corridor. From Korean-fusion Big Macs on Texas toast to ultra-luxe A5 Wagyu sliders and Paris-bistro classics, this single stretch of pavement packs an incredible variety of patties. Grab your appetite — we’re taking you on the ultimate Ossington burger crawl!
1. Union
This eclectic French restaurant channels the classic Paris bistro and the French desire for good cuisine, so expect menus that are updated daily to accommodate the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. If available, sink your teeth into the Union Burger: a fresh ground beef patty layered with double-smoked bacon, Emmental cheese, spicy aioli and frites. 72 Ossington Ave.
2. Oddseoul
This late-night Korean ‘small plates’ eatery serves some of the tastiest Korean-fusion tapas, cocktails and comfort foods on the strip! A neighbourhood fav is “The Loosey,” a Korean Big Mac served on Texas toast with lettuce, onions and pickles ($13). 90 Ossington Ave.
3. Central
This intimate happy hour hangout spot opened on the Ossington strip earlier this summer and has already become a fav with locals! If you’re craving meat, try their classic cheeseburger sliders: three certified angus beef sliders topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and house sauce on toasted potato rolls ($18.50). They also offer classic cheeseburgers ($23), Impossible Burgers ($22.50) and Fully Loaded Burgers ($24.50), all served with your choice of shoestring fries or house salad. 114 Ossington Ave.
4. Bellwoods Brewery
This brewpub and bottle shop is mostly known for its huge selection of sour and seasonal beers, but its food menu shouldn’t be ignored! The standout is the Ranch Burger, topped with smoked onion jam, crispy jalapeño, lettuce and buttermilk ranch on a brioche bun, served with salad ($26). Enjoy your burger on the second-floor mezzanine (you’ll have a great view of the brewhouse) and pair it with an ultra-premium lager. 124 Ossington Ave.
6. Paris Paris
This unpretentious wine bar is nestled inside a converted auto shop in the centre of the Ossington Strip, and offers seasonal, bistro-inspired plates, everything from highly curated cheese and charcuterie to fresh seafood. At lunch, try their delicious beef patty melt burger, topped with bacon, caramelized onion and Gouda on a sesame bun (the brunch menu also offers an Impossible Meat version). Comes with your choice of salad or fries ($22). 146 Ossington Ave.
5. Manita
This neighbourhood resto-bar combines delicious comfort food, café culture, wine and cocktails. Head over for lunch and dig into the medium-rare beef & bacon “Manita Burger,” topped with American cheese, onions, pickles, remoulade, and served on a sesame bun, served with your choice of fries or green salad ($31). For a vegetarian option, try the Maitake Mushroom Veggie Burger, with American cheese, onions, Dijon, aioli, ketchup, pickles and lettuce on a sesame bun ($31, contains nuts). Save some money and head over during Happy Hour, where you can munch on both versions for $19. 210 Ossington Ave.
6. Bar Banane
This chic bar, located directly above La Banane, is known for its refined cocktails and sophisticated small plates, but it also serves up a generous A5 Wagyu Slider ($28). It’s more of a luxe take on a burger slider, but super delicious, made with kuromame nagi wagyu, Brillat-Savarin cheese and dijonnaise! 227A Ossington Ave.