What restaurant/fast food chain do you hate, but everyone else loves?

[johanscott]

I have 2. The first one is Wendy's. I just don't see anything special about it and don't get the hype. Fries are average and the Burgers are nothing special IMO, and everyone makes a big deal about them.

2nd is Burger King. Burgers are over rated and the sides aren't good at all.

[Pigeu]

Not everyone, but my sisters love iCook... I refuse to go there ever again :confused:

[Jimboski]

None!

[Piro21]

Smokes Poutinerie. What is the appeal of poutine anyways? It's disgusting.

[Jimboski]

Smokes Poutinerie. What is the appeal of poutine anyways? It's disgusting.

Poutine Is the shizz!

[booblehead]

Magic Wok (14th & Kennedy).

Simply rude service, food is mediocre and bill given even before you finished eating.

[joeyjoejoe]

Salad King - Prices are getting higher, portions on the small side and an inconsistent chili rating system. I really don't understand why people keep raving about this place.

[c_snapper]

really don't care for wendys, st louis, olive garden and smokes poutine (i love poutine, just not theirs)

[the_fm]

for montreal

3 amigos, scores, cage aux sports, l'académie

[shannn]

for montreal

3 amigos, scores, cage aux sports, l'académie

Scores is pretty bad (in Ottawa too)

But L'Academie? It's not a franchise, lol, and it's not bad! Tasting the food of future chefs, and cheap Moules Frites for lunch, it's one of my fave places to go in MTL.

[DiceMan]

Tim Horton's. Actually, I don't hate it at all and do enjoy the coffee but I just don't get the love for the joint. Like why there's always a huge lineup at all waking hours of the day and why people are willing to wait. If I'm in a food court and there's a Tims with a giant lineup and a Second Cup without one, I'll always go to the Second Cup. I don't know - maybe I'm just not a coffee fanatic.

[the_fm]

Scores is pretty bad (in Ottawa too)

But L'Academie? It's not a franchise, lol, and it's not bad! Tasting the food of future chefs, and cheap Moules Frites for lunch, it's one of my fave places to go in MTL.

well, there's 4 or 5 l'academie so, it's borderline franchise :razz:
besides their $11 special, it's bad food. for the same price, you can get better food elsewhere

[flashy_mcflash]

Salad King - Prices are getting higher, portions on the small side and an inconsistent chili rating system. I really don't understand why people keep raving about this place.

*fist bump* YESSS!! It seems like everyone else has such a boner for SK and would even wait in long lines for it, when there's better Thai food to be had just about anywhere. SK sucks, and they were never actually that great. Their old sit-down place, Linda, used to be okay but there's still much better options than SK. If I wanted to wait in line for Thai food it'd be at Koh San Road or Sukhothai or Mengrai.

[carolina girl]

Tim Hortons and Harveys. Worst burgers ever.

[slowtyper]

Smokes Poutinerie. What is the appeal of poutine anyways? It's disgusting.

I love poutine, but I hate Smoke's.

[jandumm]

Burrito Boyz
Osmows in Steetsville

[Xpwmata]

Tucker's Marketplace, except from those rare times when Im in the mood for a medley of cold pasta-based servings (never).

Richtree Market/Marche- not a fan at all.

Mandarin-The buffet area is often like a rugby scrimmage. Lots of ravenous people moving in every direction, little space, baby carriages, geriatric walkers blocking lanes, douche bags emptying out crab leg trays single-handedly. No thanks.

[jason9945]

Scores is pretty bad (in Ottawa too)

Agreed, and I was flamed to no end on RFD last time I said they were ****.


Tucker's Marketplace, except from those rare times when Im in the mood for a medley of cold pasta-based servings (never).

Mandarin-The buffet area is often like a rugby scrimmage. Lots of ravenous people moving in every direction, little space, baby carriages, geriatric walkers blocking lanes, douche bags emptying out crab leg trays single-handedly. No thanks.
:cheesygri well said.

[Pochacco]

Applebee's, Kelsey's, Boston's Pizza, Casey's, Turtle Jack etc...

Wait time long and food prices not worth it.....

[the_fm]

Tim Horton's. Actually, I don't hate it at all and do enjoy the coffee but I just don't get the love for the joint. Like why there's always a huge lineup at all waking hours of the day and why people are willing to wait. If I'm in a food court and there's a Tims with a giant lineup and a Second Cup without one, I'll always go to the Second Cup. I don't know - maybe I'm just not a coffee fanatic.

because they are canadian or used to be own by canadians. coffee fanatics don't go to timmies

[twoplustwo]

Osmows in Steetsville

+1 The only reason people go there is cause their shwarmas are dirt cheap. First, they aren't very good, and second, waiting 20 minutes for a simple shwarma? No thanks..

[Raggie]

I hate Swiss Chalet.

And I won't support Tim Hortons anymore. (unless theres nothing else around).

[ji2o0k]

Timmies ranks #1 on my list....

Coffee is garbage and their donuts are crappy/stale (their donuts used to be good)..


On the flip side, I know McD's gets a lot of hate but I love the Big Macs and cheeseburgers....and their coffee is decent for a fast food joint!



Mmmmmmm......Big Macs and cheeseburgers....mmmmmmm.......

[Raggie]

Five Guys Burgers - I dont hate it, but I don't understand the high price and love for such a mediocre burger.

[TripleHelix]

Tucker's Marketplace, except from those rare times when Im in the mood for a medley of cold pasta-based servings (never).


+1000!!!

[iEyeCaptain]

Starbucks.
Arby's (wait, nevermind, nobody loves Arby's)
Harvey's.
Hero Burger (food is good, but takes way too long)
SUBWAY (<- +100 this)

[rjones416]

tim hortons. not into coffee or stale donuts.

[sandikosh]

Swiss Chalet. The food is overcooked, dry and tasteless.

[Nettles]

Tim Hortons....I don't hate it, it's okay but I don't get why it's so popular. It's just coffee and avg lattes. The prices are cheap but I hate when people say...let's go to Tim Hortons for lunch. They don't have actual food like a shawarma place would or some local takeout place.

And burger places like Hero burger....they aren't bad but I don't see a notable difference from other places for their prices to be $3-5 more for the same meal.

[joeyjoejoe]

I like Tucker's, but only for the steak sandwiches... nothing else.

Here's another one: Apache Burger. The 70s/80s are long over... what was once a fond memory is now a complete crap hole. Stop living in the past! Burgers suck, fries suck, decor is outdated, and the workers are all angry ex-cons.

[duckdown]

Burrito Boyz
Osmows in Steetsville

SO true

+1 on each of these

Osmow's especially sucks

[CatDog]

Why do you guys hate Osmow's so much? I love it, even though I've stopped eating since it's not healthy. I would get extra hot and tahini, not the other white sauce.

I dislike Swiss Chalet. It's overpriced and the portions are small. I rather go to a Portuguese chicken place.

[AudiDude]

In no particular order.

1. Tim Hortons - the reason why you need a double double is to eliminate the crappy coffee taste
2. Starbucks/Second cup - Only beats out Tim Hortons, but that's kind of like winning the special olympics (no disrespect to the special olympics)
3. Boston Pizza -Food sucks, I don't get it
4. Swiss Chalet - You seriously want me to pay how much for the small pigeon you are serving?
5. Mandarin - I might as well eat at the zoo inside the animal cages with the animals.At least they will be polite while getting the food
6. Richtree/Marche - Let me get this straight. I got to four stations to fill my plate. Have to line up four times. Come back to the table and eat my cold food by myself because my friends aren't done yet. Then I tip you?

[Mentochew]

I love poutine but I find Smoke's poutinerie insanely overrated. My beloved poutine must have 2 things: Dark, rich gravy and melted cheesecurds (I'm aware that the 'traditional' way is to not have them melted). My experience at Smoke's: Sweet, chicken based gravy and almost none of my cheesecurds were melted. I'm still willing to give them another try but it's almost never on my what-to-eat option list.

[BananaHunter]

Spring Rolls: Overpriced asian food made for gwai lo. The food isn't terrible. I just don't like this restaurant defiling the essence of asian food.

Mandarin: I hate it for similar reasons as Spring Rolls. It feels like over half the food at Mandarin isn't even Chinese. It's Asian food made for gwai lo. And again, the price tag is really high for asian food. But I admit they have an outstanding desert section.

Swiss Chalet: Chicken never goes wrong. I like the taste. But I realized that there's nothing that special about grilled chicken. I can go to a grocery store and buy a grilled chicken for half the price and it tastes almost the same. I might be missing the salad/fries and the swiss chalet sauce but apparently you can buy swiss chalet sauce in markets.

Casey/The Keg/Most western restaurants: Ok this is a bit personal. I'm really cheap (which is why I'm on RFD). Unless it's a date, I go to restaurants for the food, not for the atmosphere. For this reason, I don't like most of the western restaurant chains because the food prices are significantly above cost. I can't believe that if you ask for extra sauce, they will charge you $2.50. I also can't stand that some of them charge you $3.50 for regular coke in a glass. I also don't like their menus. I never understood how a burger is considered a "cuisine". There's no "cooking" involved. You just grill the patty and put it in the buns and add toppings. I don't understand how most western menus are so bland and full of food that I can make myself at home. Chicken fingers? Salad that I can buy from grocery stores? Fish and chips? Chicken wings? Pizza? If I just want the food, I might as well go to a grocery store and buy those frozen packages and oven cook them myself. To top it off, the servers seem to expect 20% tips nowadays.

The only exception to the above is Boston Pizza. I love their Tuesday pasta special. Good price and it's not something I can easily make myself.

[junot111]

Five Guys Burgers - I dont hate it, but I don't understand the high price and love for such a mediocre burger.

beat me to it

[duckdown]

Why do you guys hate Osmow's so much? I love it, even though I've stopped eating since it's not healthy. I would get extra hot and tahini, not the other white sauce.


Can't speak for anyone else, but to me it's garbage low grade meat that is "cheat" cooked by shaving the chicken off when still bleeding raw then cooking it into gristly little chunks on a flat top then slathered in a bunch of sauce to disguise how crappy the chicken itself is.. it's one of my least favorite places yet so many people sheepishly think it's the best shawarma around.. I just don't get it!

They also cut so many corners on things like rice (disgusting microwaved flavorless white rice with no flavor or veggies for texture at all), frozen french fries, "caesar salad" that is merely the shredded lettuce from the shawarma wrap doused in the shawarma garlic sauce, improperly cooked falafels that fall apart.. I could go on and on...

but obviously to each their own -- burrito boyz and osmow's are packed all the time so obviously other people disagree with me

[jandumm]

3. Boston Pizza -Food sucks, I don't get it


I completely agree - surly staff, horrible food (especially the location by my house) - Jim Treliving should be embarassed of himself with the crap they serve there - how they can mess up simple pizzas and pasta dishes boggles my mind.

[AudiDude]

I completely agree - surly staff, horrible food (especially the location by my house) - Jim Treliving should be embarassed of himself with the crap they serve there - how they can mess up simple pizzas and pasta dishes boggles my mind.

So the staff was rude to you too? I didn't want to mention it because I thought it might have been the two locations I was at. Last time I was there I walked out. The waiter acted like I stole his bike when we were kids. Thirty minutes for a drink...

The time before that I watched the staff step over and ignore food on the carpeted floor. It was an entire piece of toast, you couldn't miss it.

[jandumm]

So the staff was rude to you too? I didn't want to mention it because I thought it might have been the two locations I was at. Last time I was there I walked out. The waiter acted like I stole his bike when we were kids. Thirty minutes for a drink...

The time before that I watched the staff step over and ignore food on the carpeted floor. It was an entire piece of toast, you couldn't miss it.

They just seem miserable - i don't think it's anything personal either - they seem to hate their job. Last time I was there, we waited 20 minutes to get served - that was just to get a beer - and it wasn't even busy! I definitely don't expect to be waited on hand and foot, but don't make me feel like you're doing me a favour by taking my order.

I was always amazed by Jack Astors in that respect - the food is nothing to write home about but always feel like they're very attentive (sometimes even over attentive) - drink in hand within 5 minutes.

[hordosr]

tim horton's/starbucks is by far the #1 - drive thrus are brutal and stop traffic in some cases - i really do not get the deal with coffee
robins is not on the list because i love their donuts - way better than tims - it isnt even close
Boston Pizza
Dominoes

[shannn]

Five Guys Burgers - I dont hate it, but I don't understand the high price and love for such a mediocre burger.

+1

I really wish In-N-Out burger or Shake Shack would come to Canada. These guys make great burgers.

[johanscott]

5 Guys Cajun Fries are to die for.

[Martinga]

+1 The only reason people go there is cause their shwarmas are dirt cheap. First, they aren't very good, and second, waiting 20 minutes for a simple shwarma? No thanks..

Can you tell me of a better place (preferably within Toronto)?
I'm one of those who thinks Osmow's has the best shawarmas (at least from what i have tried). I think the sauce they use is excellent, and the prices are very competitive (i believe 7ish for a huge one)
In fact, i drive 30 mins sometimes just to go there. Im curious where within the Toronto area would i find something that you consider better and competitive as well.

To the person that commented on the rice and falafel, i haven't tried it (not the reason why i would go for anyways) but i think their fries are below average, indeed just frozen.

[joeyjoejoe]

I hope OP wins the contest! It'll be funny for him to get a gift card from the owners of one of the restaurants repeatedly trashed in this thread!

BTW, I don't like Swiss Chalet either... Never been back since the baked potato incident. Ordered a baked potato and noticed some black marks on one side... I cut it open and the potato is all black inside and rock hard. You'd think that whoever took this out of the microwave and cut into it would notice the crunching sound. However, equally as incompetent was the waitress. She picked up the potato with her hands from my plate and took it to the back! She at least brought the new potato out on a plate, but I had already long since lost my appetite.

[buffylover]

I hope OP wins the contest! It'll be funny for him to get a gift card from the owners of one of the restaurants repeatedly trashed in this thread!

BTW, I don't like Swiss Chalet either... Never been back since the baked potato incident. Ordered a baked potato and noticed some black marks on one side... I cut it open and the potato is all black inside and rock hard. You'd think that whoever took this out of the microwave and cut into it would notice the crunching sound. However, equally as incompetent was the waitress. She picked up the potato with her hands from my plate and took it to the back! She at least brought the new potato out on a plate, but I had already long since lost my appetite.

no joke, the EXACT same thing happened to me! even the part where the waitress picked up the potato with her hands! this was at the morningside and 401 location, horrible food and service at that one. on another note, the BEST swiss chalet is at the airport! huge portions and great food, I thing cause its a international location they try a little extra...

[at1212b]

Tim Hortons is overrated. Kind of default place if you're driving in no where land and just need a coffee or a snack. I was in the US last year, and amazed at how much better their donut selection and quality were. Coffee goes much better with it there too. Those executives must be smoking some dope if they think they can compete against that in the US.

Swiss Chalet, awesome when hungover when you just need something greasy and salty (this requires alot of sauce and gravy). Other than that, can't see why people would eat this as a normal part of their diet.

All those typical Montanas, Jack Astors, are way overrated and expensive.. but can't say I hate it if you're there for a reason such as meeting with friends once in awhile. And as someone mentioned, I won't order anything there bc of crappy value, just snack maybe. Regarding Bostons Pizza, they should just rename it Boston Pasta as some of their Pasta dishes are actually pretty good (overloaded with sauce though), especially the Tuesday Pasta Special.

Wendy's.. I actually give their fries higher marks. But other than that, not sure how this place is still around. Who remembers those "Eat Great Even Late?" Campaign to brag about closing their drive thru at 1am when BK opened to 4am, and shortly after, McDonald's till 4am.

Harveys, I went to one recently and was severely dissappointed that they had the burger pre-cooked. What happened to the days when they grillsed it fresh?

NY Fries.. haven't been there in awhile, but remember thinking it was much overrated.

I think its actually a good thing for all our weights and health that there are generally subpar chains here. And even the same one we have as the US, there's is much better with more selection, and overall value.

[chickibum]

I don't hate many restaurants/fast food chains, but I really hate Moxies... I only went once, I think I ordered like beef vindaloo or something and the meat was disgusting. It was pretty much all gristle.

I have to add KFC... its just not what it used to be and I find it gross now.

I also hate east side marios... but so do most people lol :D

[UrbanPoet]

MAndarin's...
Its just like Manchu wok... Except in very very very large quantities. :o

I also hate milestones. They have horrible service, and high prices. Their high prices do not correlate with their service or food.
I don't mind paying high prices, but I better get great service and food!
If the food is ****.. They better have GREAT service and atmosphere to make up for it.

[CatDog]

They also cut so many corners on things like rice (disgusting microwaved flavorless white rice with no flavor or veggies for texture at all), frozen french fries, "caesar salad" that is merely the shredded lettuce from the shawarma wrap doused in the shawarma garlic sauce, improperly cooked falafels that fall apart.. I could go on and on...

Their sides are horrible. I bought rice once and the container was half full at best.

The Shawarma itself I like, but the rest is crap. I don't get garlic sauce either since there's too many calories in a Shawarma as is. Have you tried the other Shawarma place in Streetsville across from the Second Cup?

[twoplustwo]

Can you tell me of a better place (preferably within Toronto)?
I'm one of those who thinks Osmow's has the best shawarmas (at least from what i have tried). I think the sauce they use is excellent, and the prices are very competitive (i believe 7ish for a huge one)
In fact, i drive 30 mins sometimes just to go there. Im curious where within the Toronto area would i find something that you consider better and competitive as well.

To the person that commented on the rice and falafel, i haven't tried it (not the reason why i would go for anyways) but i think their fries are below average, indeed just frozen.

If I want a shawarma these days, and I'm at home, I go to Nick's Shawarma at Thomas & 10th Line

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/10/1444999/restaurant/Toronto/Nicks-Famous-Shawarmas-Mississauga

Otherwise I go to Sam's Pita and Grill on my work lunch hour. They have in my opinion the best shawarma I've tasted so far. They're in the area of Dixie & Derry at 1380 Cardiff Boulevard.

[Manatus]

Swiss Chalet for sure. Especially that dipping sauce that tastes like sweat. Of course everyone still uses it because it's the only thing there that actually has taste.

[joeyjoejoe]

no joke, the EXACT same thing happened to me! even the part where the waitress picked up the potato with her hands! this was at the morningside and 401 location, horrible food and service at that one. on another note, the BEST swiss chalet is at the airport! huge portions and great food, I thing cause its a international location they try a little extra...

It happened to me at Dundas and 427 in Etobicoke. Pretty far from you... Maybe it's standard practice?

[wszeto28]

I don't hate many restaurants/fast food chains, but I really hate Moxies... I only went once, I think I ordered like beef vindaloo or something and the meat was disgusting. It was pretty much all gristle.

I have to add KFC... its just not what it used to be and I find it gross now.

I also hate east side marios... but so do most people lol :D
Do ppl actually go to Moxies for the food? :twisted:

[johanscott]

I hope OP wins the contest! It'll be funny for him to get a gift card from the owners of one of the restaurants repeatedly trashed in this thread!

BTW, I don't like Swiss Chalet either... Never been back since the baked potato incident. Ordered a baked potato and noticed some black marks on one side... I cut it open and the potato is all black inside and rock hard. You'd think that whoever took this out of the microwave and cut into it would notice the crunching sound. However, equally as incompetent was the waitress. She picked up the potato with her hands from my plate and took it to the back! She at least brought the new potato out on a plate, but I had already long since lost my appetite.

I made the thread just so I can try to win that contest. :lol:

[duckdown]

Their sides are horrible. I bought rice once and the container was half full at best.

The Shawarma itself I like, but the rest is crap. I don't get garlic sauce either since there's too many calories in a Shawarma as is. Have you tried the other Shawarma place in Streetsville across from the Second Cup?

Not sure what one that is, but right now we've been going to Chef's Door (brand new only been open like 10 days, on Pearl street where Taj Wrap used to be) and Isis and prefer both of these by far to Osmow's and Pita Nutsy. Will pick Pita Nutsy over Osmow's.

Isis closes really early it seems, like 8PM, which is a bummer

Chef's Door I really like the food but it's very expensive for the plates which is a bit irritating, so definitely just get the Wrap for 6 bucks if you're on a budget. The plates skyrocket in price all the way up to 13.99 and the portions aren't that large.. My only complaint really with Chef's Door is only that they need to reconsider their pricing. Bring the plates down to 10 bucks because it's not a huge amount of food

[chickibum]

Do ppl actually go to Moxies for the food? :twisted:

I'm a woman, and I went with some girlfriends... we went for drinks and food... yeah yeah I know guys go there for the waittresses :rolleyes::razz:

anyways, never going there again! LOL







unless they get some hot guy waiters :lol:

[johanscott]

no joke, the EXACT same thing happened to me! even the part where the waitress picked up the potato with her hands! this was at the morningside and 401 location, horrible food and service at that one. on another note, the BEST swiss chalet is at the airport! huge portions and great food, I thing cause its a international location they try a little extra...

The exact same thing happened to me at the exact location!

[sandikosh]

I'm a woman, and I went with some girlfriends... we went for drinks and food... yeah yeah I know guys go there for the waittresses :rolleyes::razz:

anyways, never going there again! LOL







unless they get some hot guy waiters :lol:

I guess you didn't go for the food but to check out the waitresses!

[hamant]

I have 2. The first one is Wendy's. I just don't see anything special about it and don't get the hype. Fries are average and the Burgers are nothing special IMO, and everyone makes a big deal about them.

2nd is Burger King. Burgers are over rated and the sides aren't good at all.

you don't like Wendy's??

BURN HIM BURN HIM !!!

[stealth]

Tim's
Swiss chalet and their awful sauce, cold chicken wraps with bones in it.
Olive garden /east side Mario's bland pasta
Burrito boys
Only like 1or 2 items on the menu at the chains eg BP, Montana's, milestones Kelsey's etc.
Never cared for BK...always regret it afterwards.
Mandarins over priced deep fried flavorless crap.

[Sauerkraut]

California Sandwiches.

I heard many people rave about their veal parm. Maybe by the time I actually tried it for myself, they couldn't possibly live up to the hype, but this was one of the worst meals I've ever had based on the cost...sauce was crap, bread was a slushy mess. And they charge extra for most of the toppings. Not worth the price

[AudiDude]

5 Guys Cajun Fries are to die for.

There is a mesquite rub that tastes similar to the cajun crud they put on the 5 guys fries from Costco.

[AudiDude]

California Sandwiches.

I heard many people rave about their veal parm. Maybe by the time I actually tried it for myself, they couldn't possibly live up to the hype, but this was one of the worst meals I've ever had based on the cost...sauce was crap, bread was a slushy mess. And they charge extra for most of the toppings. Not worth the price

You've got to go to this one on Claremont and not the others if you want a good sandwich.

http://www.blogto.com/listings/restaurants/upload/2007/06/20076512_californiasandwich.jpg

[Raggie]

California Sandwiches.

I heard many people rave about their veal parm. Maybe by the time I actually tried it for myself, they couldn't possibly live up to the hype, but this was one of the worst meals I've ever had based on the cost...sauce was crap, bread was a slushy mess. And they charge extra for most of the toppings. Not worth the price

I agree!

[chinesedevil]

McDonalds.

[4flava]

Red lobster! I will not step foot in it but everyone i know think it's da shiizzz

[hamant]

California Sandwiches.

I heard many people rave about their veal parm. Maybe by the time I actually tried it for myself, they couldn't possibly live up to the hype, but this was one of the worst meals I've ever had based on the cost...sauce was crap, bread was a slushy mess. And they charge extra for most of the toppings. Not worth the price

100% agree

I was expecting a lot based on reviews, but was left wanting
It wouldn't say it was terrible, but nothing special and too expensive

[malbrax]

Burrito boyz? How do you guys hate it? It's so good! I haven't seen an alternative yet..

[duckdown]

Burrito boyz? How do you guys hate it? It's so good! I haven't seen an alternative yet..

Good grief :facepalm:

[originalnutta]

Tim's.

Shiddy coffee, overpriced mediocre food, small portions.

[rsasp]

Swiss Chalet. The food is overcooked, dry and tasteless.

And the service is terrible.

[jelena-c]

tim hortons, starbucks, swiss chalet, and mandarin are on the top of my list closely followed by tucker's marketplace

i'm not a fan of the western chains like jack astors, caseys, kelseys, but if there's nothing better in the area, and we're starving........they'll do

[El-Cheapo88]

Swiss Chalet.
very little value for what I get

[4flava]

Swiss Chalet.
very little value for what I get

For real.. I don't get why ppl like to dine at SC. I'd go Costco and get a whole chicken + pick up an order of fries and then if you really like their SC chicken dipping sauce then you can head to the supermarket and buy em.

[joeyjoejoe]

I like the California Sandwiches on Queensway in Etobicoke. They put like 3 cutlets in 1 sandwich and the hot peppers have a good kick to them.

I always get the chicken cutlet with mushrooms and hot peppers.

Can't comment on the veal... Never tried it.

[Sibica]

MILESTONES Specifically the one in Oakville off Burloak, next to the movie theatre. Went there twice, both times was invited for a group dinner. Service at the front was terrible, walked in and waited about 10-15 minutes before anyone came to the front hostess desk. Food? Garbage. Ordered a steak and steamed vegetables. BOTH time, steak was burnt to a crisp (asked for medium rare) and I returned it both times and left without eating. Each time, they apologized and the last time I asked for the cook to come out (which he would not) and told the waitress politely, to ask him if they would eat that sh*t. She said no.

I'll never go back, and advice everyone else to STAY AWAY!

[Stryker]

For real.. I don't get why ppl like to dine at SC. I'd go Costco and get a whole chicken + pick up an order of fries and then if you really like their SC chicken dipping sauce then you can head to the supermarket and buy em.

Take out once a week = easier than cooking for one (especially when the wife's away for a few weeks). The last thing I want or need is a whole BBQ chicken.

[hi-tech]

To compare Nick's at 10th and Thomas or Pita and Grill to Osmow's is absurd. Nick's has the most overcooked and unfresh meat known to man kind. Everything there is low quality. The only thing edible at Nick's is the fattouche. Pita and Grill, is just blah. There is literally no flavor in anything. The sharwarma is 95% lettuce, and massively overpriced to boot. The one near Hurontario and Dundas has the most disgusting kebabs I've ever eaten.

Say what you want about Osmow's (I don't eat there anymore), but if you go in there, ask for the meat to be well done and for a couple of fries to be thrown in, its definitely the best shawarma in the GTA.

Personally, I don't see the big deal over Pho. I mean, its nice once in a while, but its just undercooked meat and noodles in a bowl.

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Say what you want about Osmow's (I don't eat there anymore), but if you go in there, ask for the meat to be well done and for a couple of fries to be thrown in, its definitely the best shawarma in the GTA.


Definitely not.

Something tells me you have not eaten much shawarma outside of Osmow's junk food

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Definitely not.

Something tells me you have not eaten much shawarma outside of Osmow's junk food

I have, I've eaten Sharwarma all over the Middle East as well.