Parliament Street has done it again

Just north of Carlton along Parliament is officially the place to be.

First off you have Jet Fuel, a coffee house hosting free wireless internet that serves pint glass lattes for just three dollars. Positive vibes and a conducive environment for work are both great things!

And now this: Gourmet Burger Co.

..sorry ACME. You've got nothing.

I have had the privilege of eating at this location twice now and both burgers were fucking scrumptious.

The first time I went I tested their Spicy Cajun burger: jalapeños and jalapeño studded harvarti headed the rush of flavour, tempered by tomatoes and avocado, both of which I am not usually a fan of but ultimately necessary to deflect the clout of this burger. Finished off with Cajun spice and smokey Chipotle & honey mayo, the 6-ounce burger was a treat at only $5.95, the cheapest burger on their menu.

The other burger I ate was the Smokey bacon burger: This 6-ounce glorious slice of cow was only made better by the addition of two little strips of pig; smoked pig at that. Wide eyed I noticed the Gouda.. what burger place actually has Gouda on staff? Not to mention the extra cheeses you can add for a dollar, including some serious elites - herbed goat cheese and Brie! The mayo was roasted garlic and Dijon mustard, adding some character to an already thoroughly smoked burger. I was satisfied that the price sat at the $6.95 mark, bacon and Gouda only costing $1 more than a Spicy Cajun.

There really isn't much room to sit, but if you get a spot at their counter a Toronto Star greets you and moist towelettes see you off, a huge help in case of any topping overflow. They have oodles of complimentary toppings, not all of which are easily thrown together; sautéed mushrooms, balsamic marinated caramelized onions and roasted red peppers are all offered freely. You really have to see the menu; there are just so many ideas bouncing around my head of what to try next. Hell, have any of you ever had Brie on your burger? Has to be worth checking out.