Burger Hill is an under-the-radar spot for burgers and poutine. Located in a clean, spacious storefront a few blocks away from Main Station on Danforth East, Burger Hill has been operating since November of 2024.

Brothers Huseyin and Ali Erden came up with the idea for the restaurant shortly after coming to Canada, though the pair initially struggled to come up with a name.

They eventually decided to call the restaurant 'Burger Hill' after one of Ali's college professors suggested using their hobbies as a starting point; Ali is an avid hiker, so a name that evoked mountain climbing seemed like an obvious choice.

Once they had settled on a name, the brothers began incorporating the climbing theme into their branding.

A fun neon sign, depicting a group of hikers scaling an enormous burger, was mounted on the wall and artificial greenery was added to the dining room, giving it a more "outdoorsy" vibe.

Though Burger Hill’s menu is smaller than many other burger joints, it's obvious that each burger is crafted with care. The restaurant also offers a few items inspired by Turkish cuisine, as a nod to the owners' heritage.

Most meals are served on wooden trays stamped with Burger Hill's logo. The buns used to make the sandwiches also feature this logo.

The Hill House Burger ($13) is Burger Hill's signature burger, as well as its most popular menu item.

This AAA beef patty is wedged between two toasted buns and topped with onions, mushrooms, beef bacon, lettuce, pickles and cheese.

As its name might suggest, the Fries on Hill Burger ($11) is a variation on the Hill House Burger that incorporates fresh cut fries.

This burger also features a AAA beef patty, dressed with cheese, shredded lettuce and diced onions, but substitutes the mushrooms and bacon for a heaping helping of hill sauce.

Fries are layered on top of the patty, giving the meal a unique texture. 

The Fried Chicken Burger ($12) combines a crispy chicken patty with lettuce, pickles, coleslaw, tomatoes, red onions and hill sauce.The Fried Chicken Poutine ($14) pairs chunks of crispy chicken with soft, squishy cheese curds and thick, savoury gravy. 

Though the menu lists this item as a side dish, I found it quite filling and would recommend ordering it as a main.
My personal favourite dish was the Hilltop Meatballs ($21.49), which consists of four handmade meatballs, topped with garlic sauce.

The meal is served with a side of fries, as well as a hearty onion salad. An extra meatball can be added for $4.

Be sure to try the Turkish Baklava ($6.49) before you leave. These bite-sized pastries come in sets of three. Each piece is filled with sweet pistachios, enrobed in a flaky filo pastry.

Burger Hill is located 2326 Danforth Avenue.