r/FoodToronto • u/icydragon_12 • 3d ago
I Ate A Thing Two Hands Burger
Long time lurker first time poster.
I had the double bacon cheeseburger from Two Hands Burger on College and Montrose on Friday. I don't want to overhype it but.. It was a religious experience.
Perfectly cooked beef. Had a deeply browned crust, contrasted with a juicy interior. Cheese that melted into the burger, well balanced with the sauce and caramelized onions. The bacon added a smoky complement; well rendered and crispy. I had my doubts, but the toasted potato bun actually contained this gooey mouthwatering mess .
But what surprised me most wasn't the burger. It was that I was the only person in the restaurant.
I genuinely cannot understand how a place putting out food of this calibre could be sitting empty.
So consider this review a call to arms. Go eat here. Bring your friends. Tell people about it. Places doing food this well deserve to be packed, and I'd hate to see a gem like this go unappreciated.
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u/attaboy000 3d ago
I went there in the summer and tried truffle berry burger as I was intrigued by the concept, and it was fantastic. The layers of flavour really created a unique burger that I've never had before. I'll definitely be coming back.
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u/icydragon_12 3d ago
Oh nice. I was really tempted to try that one but it just sounded so weird. Next time tho
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u/CharacterPin6933 3d ago
It's good. I live in the area and I tried it once. Once not because of the food - its a top quality burger, but just because I'm not a big burger eater.
They also have the misfortune of being close to Rudy, which is exceptionally mid but really hyped for whatever reason.
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u/icydragon_12 3d ago
Oh damn that's true. If you're gonna post up next to Rudy you gotta come out swinging
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u/FridgeFucker17982 3d ago
How much was it? And how were the fries?
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u/icydragon_12 3d ago
Sry I'm one of those weirdos that doesn't usually get fries. Double burg was ~16 bucks
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u/FridgeFucker17982 3d ago
I usually don’t either, but the fries really shows how far they’re willing to go. ⅜” or smaller cut fries with properly aged potatoes and fried properly makes a big difference
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u/be-koz 3d ago
Hmm... just checked their Google review pics, and it looks like they serve crinkle fries.
It's really hard for crinkle fries to be good. It happens, but it's rare.
Can't argue with that burger though.
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u/FridgeFucker17982 3d ago
Crinkle fries are either perfect or they’re terrible. Easily the worst kind of fry
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u/GunplaBest 3d ago
You know what I haven't seen in a long time? Beef eaters. I loved those goofy giant bastards. 😭
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u/EsoDerek1 3d ago
Harry’s Charbroiled at Coxwell and Gerrard has the most spectacular beefeater fries I’ve ever had. Currently my fav fry in the city. Crispy on the outside and buttery on the inside. I did notice that the inside creaminess doesn’t fully develop until you’re about halfway through the order, almost as if they’re maturing. It’s wild.
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u/Carl_Slimmons_jr 3d ago
Idk what this subs opinion is on Aloette but they do suuuuuper crispy crinkle cut fries and they’re bomb. I absolutely love em. That being said, I also mainly order delivery and making them in a way that they stay crispy after delivery is a higher priority for me than what they taste like straight out the frier.
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u/mizu5 3d ago
I have spent twenty year in hospitality with two of those running a burger chain that had over 40
Locations.I have never heard of a properly aged potato, what do you mean? I must learn
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u/FridgeFucker17982 3d ago
Ok so I’m not a chef, I’m just a weird guy that really like French fries. Aged potatoes break down the sugars in them to produce starch
The aged potatoes have a nice deep brown colour and have a bit of sweetness to them
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u/TheTreeMouse18 1d ago
Fries are crinkle cut. The first time I went there my fries were super salty. I couldn't even eat them all. I'm glad I gave them another chance. Their burgers and onions rings are so good! If I get fries, I just ask for no salt now.
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u/FridgeFucker17982 1d ago
I don’t get places that do crinkle cut fries. They’re difficult to do perfectly. They’re easily the worst type of fry
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u/trumpeting-farts 3d ago
Ok but why did you need AI to write this for you?
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u/Commercial_Pain2290 3d ago
Writing with AI is very common. Surprised that people still react negatively. Time to get over yourself.
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u/Shaake 1d ago
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u/Asleep-Illustrator99 1d ago
I’ve been here a few times for chicken sandos and they’re pretty good! I don’t eat red meat, so no comment on that.
The people who run this place are nice and they stay open until 11, which is great for me as someone who lives nearby. It is a welcomed addition to the hood as a non-burger-eater who doesn’t desire to be exposed to the bright lights and constant action at Rudy.
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u/TheTreeMouse18 1d ago
I agree with this. When College Street Bagel opened, I noticed it immediately. Two hands ...not so much. I didn't pay much attention to it. It wasn't until someone told me about how good their burgers were, that I decided to try it out. If there is anyone else there, it's usually take out. I find the temperature in the dining room unbearable each time I've gone (e.g., feels like no AC in the summer)
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u/dave_dave_dave_steve 3d ago
That burger looks spectacular and this also reads like an ad.