7.9
9.5
Baseline testHouse original
No Forks Given
Tested: The NFG Burger
Burger was fresh, tasty and well priced
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9.3
9.3
Baseline testHouse original
CRAFT Beer Market
Tested: American Cheese Burger
A serious rival for our best burger, featuring an exceptionally fresh bun, quality meat and excellent sauce, paired with nearly unbeatable restaurant cut seasoned fries.
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9.2
9.6
Baseline testHouse original
Lexington Smokehouse & Bar
Tested: Lex Burger
The best burger of our journey so far, with bold flavour, perfect execution, a fresh bun, generous sauce and some of Ottawa’s strongest sit-down fries.
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8.8
9.1
Baseline testClosest classic
Chez Lucien
Tested: Classic Burger
One of the strongest burgers from our journey, paired with excellent fries and a timeless Market pub atmosphere. The higher prices did little to weaken the experience.
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7.8
7.0
Baseline testHouse original
The Barley Mow
Tested: House Burger
A below-average pub burger was rescued by very good fries, exceptional service and a great atmosphere in one of the best central locations in Orléans.
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8.2
8.6
Baseline testClosest classic
Moxies
Tested: Loaded Cheeseburger
A reliably good burger served quickly with strong fries and solid service. Nothing unexpected, but Moxies delivered the consistent quality we expected.
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7.7
7.7
Baseline noteHouse exception
Delicious Steak House
Tested: Royale Burger
A good but suspected frozen burger was outshone by exceptional Costco-style fries, while reliable service and an intimate atmosphere rounded out the visit.
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6.7
5.4
Baseline testHouse original
Taproom260
Tested: I Am Canadian
A cold burger and 30-to-40-minute wait outweighed the good fries and excellent patio entertainment, making Taproom 260 difficult to recommend for its burger.
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8.4
8.8
Baseline testHouse original
St. Martha's Brasserie d'Orléans
Tested: House Burger
An excellent classic burger, very good fries and the best service of our journey so far, all in a quiet setting that felt completely different from our usual pub stops.
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8.1
8.0
Baseline testHouse originalPermanently closed
Clocktower Brew Pub
Tested: CT Smash Burger
One of the better burgers we have reviewed, backed by classic pub fries, excellent service and an experience that surprised us in all the right ways.
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7.2
7.3
Baseline testHouse original
Broadway Bar & Grill
Tested: Bacon Cheeseburger
A fresh, classic burger with excellent Costco-style fries and good service, but the completely empty dining room made the experience feel flat.
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7.5
6.3
Baseline testHouse original
Corner Bar and Grill
Tested: The Corner
An average burger with a great bun, excellent Costco-style fries and quick service, though inconsistent burger quality held the meal back.
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7.3
7.3
Baseline noteHouse exception
Bite Burger House
Tested: EAZY BRIE-ZY
A solid, fairly priced burger with great fries and an amazing live-music atmosphere. We would order it again, but the extremely slow service dragged down the visit.
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