Nancy Prete, Real Estate Sales Representative
Best Burgers in Town - well not anymore!!
I've lived in Brampton longer than I can remember and this WAS the best place and our "go-to" for a quick, fresh, juicy, delicious hamburger, although Magnums is well-known for their wings!!
I can say that I am (along with several of my neighbours, friends and coworkers) extremely disappointed that they removed the double burger option from their menu recently. This is actually quite ridiculous!! The burgers are about $10 and you could "Magnum-Size" it for $3.00 adding a second patty. All of a sudden they decided that if you wanted a double burger you now have to order 2 separate complete hamburger meals at $10 each which would both come with the bun, fries and the fixings, and then throw everything out just to add a second patty to your burger. We don't understand the logic behind this. If cost is an issue, they ought to have simply increased the charge of the second patty to $5.00 or so.
There is no good reason why you can't go to any restaurant and order a double burger or have the option to add a second patty - Even Kelsey's $16 hamburgers are all double patties by default, you have to specifically tell them you want a single when ordering or else you get two patties at not extra charge. Chucks Roadhouse offers a double burger for $15.99, Sonny's on Queen/Kennedy does the same and so on. For this reason a lot of us have returned less frequently and moved on to other restaurants.
**The menu is limited when it comes to accommodating Gluten allergies, and in fact, there are only 3 "safe" options: a bunless hamburger called the Diet Burger (hence the need for 2 patties) a steak or a salad with a tiny piece of chicken - not at all filling or satisfying. (fries are cooked in the same oil as their breaded wings).
Aside from this hamburger issue, they have a great selection of their daily specials, friendly staff, great quality food, good portions and affordable prices in general. TV's to watch sports and a stage for weekend entertainment.
Unfortunately they do not have a designated smoking area and for those who do not smoke, you are bombarded with a thick cloud of stinky smoke (now the added smell of weed) and a crowd of people right at the entrance puffing away blocking the door which smells horrible before and after your meal. Management should focus on making an effort to prohibit smoking near the door and on the walkway to the entrance, and instead, designate a smoking area along the windows by the parking lot or somewhere else away from the entrance and patio.
If you want a good burger, Magnums is not the place; however if you are looking for anything else, this is where you want to be!