Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction, the latest contender in the Queen West burger wars
Name: Toma Burger Addiction
Neighbourhood: Queen West
Contact Info: 712 Queen St. W., 416-901-1027, toma-burgeraddiction.com , @tomaburger
Owner: Husband-and-wife team Clemence Gossiaux and Thomas Sedille
Chef: Thomas Sedille, who hails from Cap D’Agde, France
The Food: Fourteen pub-style burgers made with Angus beef (except for the extravagant brie-topped Las Vegas burger, which is 100% Kobe). Brioche buns are house-made daily, as are ketchups, mayos and compotes. For nine bucks, true hedonists can top their patties with slabs of foie gras.
The Drinks: Margaritas, sangrias and other summery cocktails, including a signature spiced-pear mojito.
The Place : French owners Gossiaux and Sedille designed the space themselves. They stayed clear of mason jars and barnboard, instead creating a clubby diner with big leather booths and bright red-and-white walls—one of which is plastered with huge letters spelling out the signature dish.
The Numbers:
• 14 burgers on the menu
• $9 to add a slab of foie gras to any order
• $5 to sub Kobe beef for Angus
• 5 homemade sauces: ketchup, truffle mayo, chipotle mayo, roasted garlic aioli and Toma secret sauce
• 4 giant booths
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248788 The Neopolitan: Buffalo mozzarella, homemade ketchup, prosciutto, arugula and basil olive oil ($13) (Image: Gizelle Lau) Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-01-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-01.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-01.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/toma-burger-addiction-toronto-restaurants/slide/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-01/ toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-01 0 0
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248789 El Diablo: Swiss cheese, chipotle mayo, double-smoked bacon, caramelized onions and spinach ($13) (Image: Gizelle Lau) Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-02-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-02.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-02.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/toma-burger-addiction-toronto-restaurants/slide/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-02/ toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-02 0 0
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248790 The Double Jackpot: Kobe beef patty with brie cheese, truffle mayo, caramelized onions, sprouts, truffle olive oil, fleur de sel and a slab of foie gras ($25) (Image: Gizelle Lau) Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-03-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-03.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-03.jpg 1000 667 [] https://torontolife.com/food/toma-burger-addiction-toronto-restaurants/slide/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-03/ toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-03 0 0
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248791 Truffle fries ($7) (Image: Gizelle Lau) Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-04-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-04.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-04.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/food/toma-burger-addiction-toronto-restaurants/slide/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-04/ toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-04 0 0
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248792 Homemade sauces: tomato ketchup, chipotle mayo, Toma secret sauce, roasted garlic aioli and truffle mayo (Image: Gizelle Lau) Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-05-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-05.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-05.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/food/toma-burger-addiction-toronto-restaurants/slide/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-05/ toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-05 0 0
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248794 Spiced pear mojito ($12) (Image: Gizelle Lau) Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction Introducing: Toma Burger Addiction https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-07-96x96.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-07.jpg https://torontolife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-07.jpg 667 1000 [] https://torontolife.com/food/toma-burger-addiction-toronto-restaurants/slide/toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-07/ toronto-restaurant-toma-burger-addiction-07 0 0
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Only $5 to sub Kobe for Angus? A surefire sign that it isn’t freaking Kobe beef. Clue in
Best burgers in Toronto, trust me. I love Queen West, so exciting !
100% Kobe – really, I was of understanding that most of these claims in this country are 100% false as the beef is hard to obtain outside of Japan. Are they importing this meat?
How many more burger places does the west end need? No matter how you fancy it up, it is a greasy meat patty on a bun! Toronto is a diverse city – let’s get excited about options other than burgers and poutine!