The top 5 burgers in Scarborough

Scarborough is home to some truly excellent burgers that could totally fill up an episode of Diners, Drive-ins & Dives. From nostalgic institutions to new family eateries, you'll find flame-licked beef patties throughout this borough that'll make your mouth water.

Here are my picks for the top burgers in Scarborough.

Shamrock Burgers
This burger joint in Scarborough has been been kicking it old school since 1970. It covers your basic burger cravings and also features more extreme options. There's a double-decker grilled cheese burger in addition to the Canadiana with bacon, peameal, poutine and pulled pork.

Mama's Boys Burgers
This family-run diner dishes out delicious char-grilled singles or doubles on a bun. Mama's Signature is a showstopper featuring beef patties with crispy, bubbly cheese dressed with bacon, caramelized onions and your choice of fresh toppings from the counter.

Big Moe's Burgers
The Juicy Lucy is probably the most famous menu itm from this burger shop at Steeles and Kennedy. Instead of your typical cheeseburger, this beef patty has a hunk of cheese at its core that oozes out as you eat it.

The Real McCoy
This Scarborough institution has been in business for nearly five decades and has earned a loyal following for its big, beefy eight-ounce MOJO burger piled with American cheese and bacon. You can add on the standard array of toppings including, ketchup, mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles by request.

Harry's Drive In
This retro drive-in serves up a nostalgic menu featuring hamburgers, cheese dogs, gyros and steak on a kaiser. Local may argue that Johnny's is better, but I've tasted them both. The thing that pushes Harry's ahead is its juicy, seven-ounce homemade burger.

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Photos by Hector Vasquez and Jesse Milns.

by Liora Ipsum via blogTO