One of the finest burgers I've ever had!
Set foot into this place for a get-together, and this place was PACKED on a weekday evening. It took us quite a while to find a table, but the waiters were patient enough to endure the rush. We ordered Fish Tacos, Custom Pizza, Sweet Potato Fires and the Mushroom Veggie Burger! Every item was good, but my picks are the Sweet potato fries and the Burger!
The service was good and would return for sure.
Ate here several years ago under a different name. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Beer selection was great and the food was excellent. Will definitely return.
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2018/08/01
I was doing an assignment in London for a few days, and The Bungalow showed up on the Zomato app as a popular place, so I headed there for dinner one evening. This is one of those restaurants that violates the principle of location being so important. The Bungalow is in the middle of a residential neighbourhood, and there aren’t any other businesses for several blocks. The small parking lot was full, as was the main floor of the restaurant (unless I wanted to sit at the bar). Fortunately they have a second floor, which was not completely full.
While they do have a reasonably large menu, it appears that they are best known for their gourmet burgers. You can build your own burger, starting with one of the following patties: beef, lamb, turkey, wild boar, buffalo, tuna, salmon, portobello. Pick from one of ten cheeses, and six bun options. There are additional meat toppings also available. Or you can choose from one of their eleven signature burgers ($14.99-$15.99), which come with one side. There are 18 sides, six of which are no additional cost.
I picked the Nicky-John Burger, which was created by John on an episode of “You Gotta Eat Here”. A juicy lamb patty, with creamy, salty goat cheese and tzatziki, peppery arugula, onions and roasted red peppers, on a fresh sesame bun. Each bite was mouth-watering.
For my side I upgraded to the Onion Rings. There were at least six large rings, with lots of crispy batter and lots of sweet, soft onion. One of the better sets of rings that I have had in a while.
Service was pleasant and friendly.
Visited again 2018/11/18, this time with SWMBO. She had the Hawaiian Pizza (with Pulled Pork), which she liked very much. I had the Wild Boar Burger. It was a bit dry, but had lots of flavour.
I dined with my son we both agreed, Cassandra our waitress was friendly, helpful and prompt 5/5. The atmosphere pub,/restaurant we had different views son gave it a 4/5 (pub feel) I thought it needed some paint 3/5. The burgers where good 3.5/5 sides where disappointing fries n Caesar.
What makes the burgers awesome is the unlimited free toppings.
You want jalapeño cilantro on your burger? Sure! Sliced chorizo? No problem!
And their tater tots are fantastic. They're not like your average cafeteria taters, the hopped onion and aren't greasy at all and staff are so helpful.
Had a wonderful burger night
My fiancé and I just moved to London and we love this spot. The build your own burger option is fun and delicious. Considering you get your choice of party, bun, cheese, one additional meat and unlimited toppings the price is incredibly reasonable. We’re going again tonight for what I’m sure will be another amazing meal!
I often like to try odd combinations and flavours, so I really like all their burgers options. I've been here twice now, and gotten a fairly interesting burger each time.
I can't remember what I got the first time, but most recently it was: beef, on a pretzel bun, with gruyere cheese, jalapeno-cilantro aioli, roasted garlic, and fresh basil. Admittedly, that's a lot of very strong flavours so I couldn't taste the beef much, but that's my fault more than the restaurant.
If you like unique burgers and you're tired of places like the works, definitely go here.
Food was really good! The grilled salmon was great, and the burger were also really well made. As for the sides, the sweet potato fries and the Caesar salad were great, but the potato fries were disappointing at best. Would come here again no doubt, wouldn't get the fries though.
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I have been going to the Bungalow for years, finally brought the camera to take some pics and write a review. I usually come when I am craving a burger or want to show someone new a great spot to grab a burger mind you I have had the club house sandwich in the past. The Caesar salad is my go to side dish when I am not craving the onion rings which are 'bomb' as well. They have a pretty good selection of draft beers as well. I had a Forked River Weendigo Stout which was great and local.
The cool thing about the Bungalow is you can build your own burger and you don't have to pay extra for toppings (except for extra cheese or meat) which is not the case at some of the competition. If the kitchen isn't to busy you can even order a fried egg to top your burger with for a little extra. Creating your own burger can be a bit of a downfall sometimes depending on your bun/topping selection which may result in a sloppy burger but you can really only blame yourself as you are the one that created it. The other great thing is they have a selection of burger/topping combinations if you don't feel like creating your own masterpiece.
The Bungalow has a warm atmosphere, the service is usually really good. Like other reviewers have indicated it can get a little hectic in there when its busy, its tight in there and I could see peoples frustrations with waiting at the bar for a table to open up. The kitchen can also get a little backed up when its busy too but if you came for fast food you picked the wrong establishment, great food takes time.
My oldest son and mines fave date spot. He gets the fish.. Super greasy but he likes it and there's enough there for 2!!! I get a burger ... there's like a million options you can do!! All in a nice atmosphere great portion size great taste fair price for what you get. It just gets super busy need more staff
One of the best places in London to eat. Come on an empty stomach and you'll leave needing someone with a wheelbarrow to push you out! They have customizable burgers. You can choose One of 6-7 Buns, One of 6-7 Patties, (Wild Boar, Turkey, Chicken, Beef etc) and One of 6-7 Cheeses! They have about 40 toppings, and all toppings are free! Including Smoker Bacon and Spicy Chorizo! The service have always been great! They have other great menu items like the Fish and chips and interesting sides like Mac and Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries and Cheddar Habanero Soup! Definitely worth checking out!
Stevareno AKA White Lightning
+4
Fabulous, worth the wait. Mmmm! What a variety of burgers. Full bar service while you wait. A fun place to enjoy a few cocktails and good fresh food.
When I was told this place makes great burgers I didn't fully understand until I actually ordered one myself. It's not really that hard to grill a patty, so what makes their burgers awesome are the unlimited free toppings. You want jalapeño cilantro aioli on your burger? Sure! Sliced chorizo? No problem! And their tater tots are fantastic. They're not like your average cafeteria taters, they've got chopped onion and aren't greasy at all (at least not excessively). $14 for a buffalo burger and fries is pretty good, although I wouldn't pay the extra .99 for the Rosemary fries (they weren't that special). Go here if you want an outstanding burger that isn't from the Works.
I read reviews on Zomato and decided to go visit Bungalow for the wild boar burger. And was I pleasantly surprised by the quality of the burger.
The best burger I've had since moving to Canada and the sides were also fresh and filling.
We also ordered calamari for apps and the portion was good enough for 6 of us to enjoy without bothering to order another one.
The ambiance of bungalow is amazing, they have parking and the service is quick. I would want to go there again and eat more stuff on the menu, try out the bar as well so that I can give it some more points.
Saw this on the show you gotta eat here.
My God this is the best burger I've had and I've eaten at a lot of the gastropubs and better burger places in Ontario.
This burger is worth the drive from Toronto and I make it a point of getting a Buffalo burger made my own way everytime I come through London. The main thing I love is that they have a lot of gourmet toppings, and you can add as many as you on want for one price. The atmosphere is great.
Go here if you are looking for a phenomenal burger.
From Old South but this is my favourite spot in the north end. Good food, good beer, good service. Small place where it is common to wait for a table, but quite often the wait is worth it. Can get pricey after you start ordering beers, but that goes for every place worth taking the time to review. Looking forward to my next visit.
Great food, small restaurant. Pizzas are great... Restaurant is small and gets a bit crowded but worth it.
Very enjoyable, great service....burgers were amazing. Salads amazing. Party of 7 for a birthday and very happy with everything.
Great restaurant and pub. We are such dopes, how did we miss this restaurant for the 5 years it was open. The food was terrific, it was a beautiful day to sit on their patio. Bonus, they have free parking! Great selection of beers and wines at a good price. The service was terrific, both the hostess and server were personable and efficient. The menu was great with a very good selection to suite every taste with some unique selections such as buffalo and different lamb choices. The Black & Blue Burger was a great choice as was the Grilled Chicken, the guac had a nice little kick. Also included, a side, and the sweet & sour coleslaw was very good. It is small inside so I think in the colder weather you probably have to get there early to get seated, but we will see when we return in the winter, and return we must!!
AMAZING!. Been here three times and twice had the same waitress - who was PHENOMINAL! (also a palm reader) Never had such great service anywhere!
Food was fantastic!!! Beer was great too!
Great neighborhood in London!!
I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Boar Burger, Decent. I liked the atmosphere and the service was good, although I was there at 3pm when there were few others in the restaurant. I had the wild boar burger and onion rings. It was a bit dry and not as good as the description makes it sound, but I still enjoyed it.
Amazing build your own burgers!. Too many toppings to name!
You Don't 'HAVE' to Eat Here But..... The reviews for this place is mixed so I was dying to see how bad/good it was. We arrived to a packed parking lot. The neighbours must hate this place as all the side streets are used for the overparking.
Anyhow, inside was just as jammed as the parking lot. The tables are a little too close for comfort and with all those people in a small area IT GETS REALLY LOUD.
Atmosphere aside the food was okay. Nothing WOW amazing but good. The turkey burger was juicy and super flavourful. The side salad was ho-hum. The boar burger was excellent and the fish and chips very good. The onion rings were WAY too greasy and seemed to be old.
Staff was nice and the food was served up in good time.
Do you have to eat here? Nope. Nothing special. And a tad over priced for just good food.
Okay Enough. Went for lunch with gf. Had wild boar and buffalo burgers, onion rings as one side and the habanero potato cheddar soup as the other. Soup was very good, even on a hot day. People at work go on and on about this place so I had to try at least once. It was okay, but definitely not as good as they all made it seem. I find it hard to believe that they have all of these "meats" in stock, let alone fresh....haha. But whatever, food was good, get to build your own burger but waiter was not helpful in assisting what would be good on a particular burger. Onion rings are heavily battered and not so good. Few tables outside, nice area. Probably over-hyped before I went but worth a go at least once.
Amazing meal !!!!! Me and.... Amazing meal !!!!!
Me and my boyfriend went here for a date night and we were very impressed !!!
Best burgers and beat Mac and cheese !
Awesome. This place is in such a quiet location and yet you are downtown. It has a great little patio out front. I had a burger and salad which was amazing.
I love this place - I would definitely go back.
Great Place after work. Two or three times a week, I stop in a the bungalow after work. The bar has a great selection of draft beers that they are always switching up. Innis and Gunn is my favorite right now. As well as they have neat selection of whiskies. I always get the pulled pork sandwich and fired pickles. It is amazing, I once asked what type of barbecue sauce they used, turns out they make their own, and it is awesome. The pickles are always crispy and the dip they serve with them has got a great kick! I will always recommend this place to anybody.
Always Fantastic. My wife and I have been coming here for sometime now, and no matter how meny times we go it never losses it's thrill. They have the best burgers in the city hands down. I mean how meny places can you find 6-7 different types of burgers (turkey, beef, buffalo ect)? And if you not in the mood for a burger you can have pretty much anything else you fell like, steaks, flatbreads, sandwiches pastas. There is literally something for any craving. Not too long ago a show on the food network featured this restaurant and ever since then this place has been busy! But it is always worth the wait.
Very Impressed!. I visited The Bungalow about a month ago to catch up with an old friend of mine. Our waitress was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I had the pleasure of trying their homemade beans along with their beer battered fish and chips. Both items were well made and extremely filling. The atmosphere is also rather inviting and an ideal spot to spend time with friends and family. I will be returning within the near future and cannot wait to try some new items from their well put together menu.
Best burgers, great hangout. A long time regular, and regulars treated well here. Changes have made it better. Best burgers in the city, by far. Great selection of draft beer. Great place to mingle and catch your fav. sports team on their huge TV screens.
Recommended.
A good night out. Overall good experience for our group. great atmosphere and service was exeptional (we had a great waitress). i expected more from the food which was just ok. For drinks and a quick bite to eat this is a great little spot to drop into.
Great food and beer, awful service. Went with a big group of friends to celebrate a birthday. We had reservations, and were seated upstairs (notice a theme here?)
The food was great, lots of options, prepared well, and deliciously fresh. The beer was cold and bountiful. The meal? It took three hours. The first half of that was just waiting for our food. I will definitely be going back, but not with more than 4 people at the most. The bison burger was outstanding.
Try it!. Just went to this place last week. Great menu! They have an excellent selection of burgers which makes the trip worth it right there. Loved the vibe, and the selection of beers on tap was very nice too, which makes a world of a difference for me. Service was friendly and accommodating as well. The only problem was that it took a long time to get our food, but that wasn't a huge issue for me because the vibe is great, and makes a good place to hang with friends.
Great Place!! Ignore negative reviews!. I have been to the bungalow many, many times and love it every time! I was in this week and was recommended the Pulled Pork by our server, great choice! The place was packed and we knew our server (Ann) was busy, but she did a great just finding time to chat and make us feel welcome. We will continue to go back and enjoy this great place!
Amazing everything! Homey atmosphere, nice staff, delicious food and some really great beer choices!! Boyfriend and I are regulars!
Brought my elderly mother out for Sunday dinner tonight. Decided to try Bungalow for the first time, we sat in the cozy little back corner. Was this place ever packed, but yet all the waitresses were running like clock work! That has to tell you something! I ordered the fish and chips, and my mother had a turkey burger with sweet potato fries. Both were absolutely delicious. Our server was also behind the bar, and although we didn't have drinks, they must have a good selection of beer because she was pouring drinks non-stop! I think I've found my new favorite restaurant. The staff is lovely and the food is amazing. We will be returning for sure.
Great, as always. I visited the Bungalow last Friday. The place was totally packed, but my food still arrived quickly and was absolutely amazing. My server was very friendly and knowledgeable — and made a great recommendation when she encouraged me to give the lamb burger a shot.
I've been there a handful of times now and I'm more impressed with each and every visit. Great job.
I had lunch here for the first time recently. I loved it.
The atmosphere is awesome. It feels like a true neighbourhood pub/restaurant.
The menu was very good. Lots of choices. I had a burger, as recommended, and it was excellent. I wouldn't change anything about it, which is rare for me. I'm kind of picky.
They also have a great beer menu. There were several that I didn't recognize at all, but also some old reliable beers.
The best part of my visit was our server. I can't recall her name...sorry. She was the best server I've had in a long time. I asked for her thoughts on the food and beer and she stepped right up. She was very knowledgeable. Her recommendations were bang on.
Overall, this place was really great. Definitely worth a try.
Loved!!. Went to the Bungalow last aug for dinner for 3. We sat on the patio as it was a nice warm evening. Our waitress was kinda crabby but she was very efficent at her job. the three of us all built our own burgers and each got different sides to try. The salad was salad. The fries were super yummy, hot and fresh and we also got deep fried pickles and they were really good. i also got a banana milkshake it was tasty.. overall the burgers were all yummy and cooked properly. fresh ingredients and the pricing was the best out of the three joints
Excellent food, service & decor. Turkey burger was tasty & nicely spiced, serving staff made us feel at home and well-appointed interior. Went in out of curiosity and discovered an enjoyable Saturday afternoon dining experience.
So cute! Had chicken wings .... So cute!
Had chicken wings as an app and the pulled pork sandwich with rosemary fries for an entree. The pulled pork was great, saucy, sweet and smokey! Great slaw on top!
Our waitress was sweet and apologetic about the loooooooong wait. It was worth it though!
The only complaints? The parking (or rather, lack thereof!) and the strange glassware... Ordered a gin and 7 in a tall glass, got a gin and soda (no big deal, I'll drink to that!) but the glass was so tall and slender, it had the volume of a rocks glass and the straw didn't reach to the bottom!
All in all, if return. Great food and fun vibe.
Nice place.. I been here a few times. Nice environment and staff and the food is pretty good too. I definitely will return when I'm back in the area :)
Overall Good...will return!. The service was great, even though it was a Saturday night and they were swamped. My husband said that it was the best burger ever as did my son. I had the fish and chips and it was so so...not a lot of fish...a lot of batter. Will return again but will try something other than the fish!
AMAZING!!! I have zero complaints about this wonderful cozy restaurant. You feel welcome right away from the great host that helps you as soon as you walk in, to the great bartender who makes an amazing cocktail and helps make you feel at home, to the wait staff who are always helpful with narrowing down all the great food choices. I have been to the Bungalow many times and have never been disappointed. Best burgers in town by far! Keep up the good work :)
Amazing! My boyfriend and I stopped in for a late dinner. Our waitress was fantastic, super attentive but never annoying (a huge pet peeve of mine). She knew what she was talking about in regards to the menu. Food was so delicious!!! So so good. We had build our own burgers with caeser salad on the side, with a extra side of sweet potato fries. My only complaint would be the restaurant is too dimly lit, it's pretty dark. We will definitely be back again!!!!!!
Nice "homey" place. Great burgers, good service, nice ambience. Little pricey for a burger, but it's Quality food and ingredients.
Excellent. This place is excellent- I love it. I have always disliked hamburgers but ended up having my 21st birthday dinner here because I enjoy the food so much.
The Little Red Spoon
+4.5
Good menu, good beer. Really nice place, great menu and beer selection. Vegetarian, so I got the portobello burger and pickle chips. I loved those things haha (: It was really chill and our waitress was nice, I would definitely go back and recommend it.
Quaint authentic pub with high end food, friendly staff and yummy beers!. Perfect neighbourhood pub, not fair to complain about lack of parking or size of pub as this little place would be less attractive if it were bigger. Small and quaint with a emphasis on quality food, service and beverages. Southwest spring rolls and pizzas are excellent, portabella burger and fries are my favourite, wings could be improved. Unfortunately when you just get use to a particular draft beer it disappears, wish they could keep the Steigl Radler(Grapefruit beer) in stock as my wife loves it! Other than that it is a must to experience. Very friendly wait staff. Overall very impressed!
Cheers,
What can I say about Bungalow, there really are no words!!! Best everything of all time! My husband and I went last Saturday night.... Let me tell you that our experience was phenomenal. The bartender (pretty girl, long dark hair) had mojitos on special, needless to say they were delicious. In addition to that, ribs were on special. They were fall off the bone perfection. We frequent the Bungalow quite often, but have never had such an amazing experience like Saturday night. This place just keeps getting better and better! Keep up the amazing work.
Best Burger Of ALL Time!!. Now I've eaten a LOT of burgers in my time, but nothing prepared me for the awesomeness of The Bungalow burger that I deeply enjoyed a few days ago. Trust me when I say you can't go wrong at this place - high quality meat, an unbelievably deep selection of toppings, and outstanding value. The taste of this whopper once carefully crafted was astonishing. Add to that some of the best sweet potato fries I've ever had, and an amazing waitress (Cassandra) who helped us every step of the way, and you've got yourself the best burger that I've ever had in the city of London. In fact, this might be the best burger I've ever had - period! Do yourself a favour and visit this place as soon as possible.
Great food!. I have been to The Bungalow numerous times, the food is good. I always get the hamburgers where you can add as many toppings from the 15 plus toppings without any extra charge. The mac and cheese is my favourite side, it's not like the boxed KD, it has a generous amount of cheese. The only downfall of this restaurant is that it is not very big, so supper time 5-7 is usually busy with up to an hour wait. I recommend going before those times, 3pm is usually the best time.
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Great First Experience at the Bungalow. I cannot believe I live a block away from the Bungalow and have never tried it! Definitely a hidden gem in the heart of old North. I have tried to go before but we took our car (yeah I know, from only a block away, haha I think it was winter or something, but stupid) and couldn't get a spot in the parking lot, so this time we walked over. When we came in (around 9pm) it was packed, by that I mean every seat was taken, not people standing around in front of the bar. We were lucky that a table was just clearing out and we got seated in about 2-3 minutes. We were sat in an acove of two tables to the left of the bar, probably the furthest table from the front door. We were served almost immediately, I wish I could remember the name of our server but she was busting her ass the entire night, this girl worked hard and always seemed to be in good spirits, so big props to her because that job isn't easy. I ordered the buffalo burger with a Caesar side salad and my girlfriend got the ultimate grilled cheese with a Caesar side salad. That grilled cheese was phenomenal (yeah I had a bite, hahaha) and I had never had a buffalo burger before and let me tell you, I'm a fan! The food was out fast (maybe a 10-15 minute wait?) as well. The prices are great too, I believe the most expensive entree is a $22 Ribeye, which is a pretty fair price as far as the steaks I've had go.
Hmm not much else I can say other than a really good experience and I'm kicking myself for not trying the Bungalow earlier. Definitely my new favorite burger joint, next time I'm going to have to try the fries!
Best Calamari in town!. My husband and i have been to many restaurants in this city, and have to say The Bungalow has the best calamari in town.
The menu has homey favourites with a twist. The food is well prepared and the servers are always polite and efficient. The hostess is a bit of a ditz, but that's our only complaint.
Love the Place. Guido you're amazing, the food is great and the service was very very good. Friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Kudos to the cook.
Good food and service. We ate at the bar and had good food and good service We will return and hope to sit at a table
Awesome. Great first time! Had 2 kids with the 6 of us. The server was VERY polite and helped as much as she could with the kids.
The phone is great. Sweet potato fries--oh my!! Buffalo burger---nice work! Service was prompt and prices were fair.We will be back for sure. More then a few restaurants need to learn from this place!
Burgers!!. This place is awesome. Great environment and fantastic burgers. The sides are delicious...go with the mac and cheese. Cozy atmosphere and very clean.
Only downside is everyone knows how good it is so it gets busy and parking is limited. Well worth the wait if it's packed.
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One of thee best resturants in London. I was reading over the reviews and I totally disagree with the people who didn't like the bungalow!
We eat at the bungalow at least 1-2 times a month. I think the prices are 100% fair and the food is out of this world.
We normally come into the bungalow during the evening and have never had to wait longer then 15 minutes for a table.
I normally have the boar burger with Mac n Cheese, or Cheddar soup, which rocks my world! I also love the pizza, which is made fresh and to order! A must have would be the Greek pizza!
We try and come in on evenings that Erica or Katie are on staff as they are the best servers this side on Ontario! Both of them are very friendly, always happy and smiling and most importantly, EFFICIENT! I don't want to point any fingers to the servers that were less then semi-perfect.... But Emily could use a little cheering up....just saying.
If you do go in for Lunch, don't expect to be in and out within 30 minutes, this is not fast food, and once you taste the food, you will realize that its worth waiting for!!!!!
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys good service and food that taste home made! 100% hands down, my favorite restaurant in London! Keep up the good work!
Can't wait to see some new items on the menu as I've pretty much tried everything.
Ate there twice recently for early (5:30) suppers and the food was good both times (fries were a bit over salted once, but that's forgivable). This is supposedly a local hangout, but there is something about the place that puts me off and doesn't make me feel like sticking around for another beer or dessert. Perhaps it was that we were there earlier in the evening and there was more of a family crowd around - the food was food enough to give it another try.
Excellent Burgers. The Bungalow caters to the university and collage community, as well as the general public, basically, anyone who enjoys an excellent burger! Their custom/unlimited toppings only add to the exceptional meats available and the buns and cheeses. Happy eating!
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Great burger, had a great time... So it was friends birthday and we wanted burgers, chose between works and relish, first time there, read all the reviews. Our waitress was Stephanie was attentive and efficient, we sat outside. Drink orders taken, went with the nice Summer Ale they had on tap, we all got the build your own burger with various sides to share as well as the deep fried pickles.. I went with a variation on the black and blue and tried to do it off the build your own menu but ended up getting the blackened cajun patty instead, honestly what an awesome mess up, tasted all the other burgers and mine was the best lol... love it when that happens, plus no option for onion rings on your burger so it just worked out sweet.. everything was cooked perfect, homemade ceasar dressing, pickles were awesome and i heard the fries were good, they forgot the gravy so we were not charged.... was really busy inside so. dont forget your not the only diners here.. All and all a good evening, and around 65 bucks for 3 dinners a side and two pints, plus i think a milkshake so.. you cant beat that..
going back really soon..
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An Intriguing Place to Eat. Whenever I would go to the building that now houses the Bungalow, I was perpetually let down. North (the restaurant that preceeded Bungalow) was over-priced yet subpar, and unfortunately felt as though it was gleaming to a higher purpose than what the area suggests.
The Bungalow is exactly what old north needs, it's a classic style pub that people can swing by for a casual drink or a full meal with family. It's not kitchy like other places, it's just how you want it: relaxed, friendly, a good reflection on the neighborhood.
If you're going to the Bungalow, you need to have the burger. It's the one essential, with a list of (unlimited, key word) toppings wherein you can choose your own bun, cheese, and meat. The burgers were cooked well, and with an expansive list of sides it's really hard to go wrong.
The bungalow is always packed, and with good reason, it's a great restaurant in the heart of old north. I will definately be going back, especially with the assortment of quality domestic and import beers on tap.
Burgers sure - but don't forget the mac & cheese!. As you'll have gathered from the other reviews, The Bungalow makes a pretty mean burger (when cooked to order and not over-done - I like my burgers medium rare). The boar burger tastes nothing like pork - give it a try. And the tuna burger is really tasty as well. Not afraid of a little bit of heat? Order the habanero soup as a side instead of the fries. Or try the smokey, cheesy decadence of the mac and cheese! Don't feel like meat? The pear and stilton salad is also a treat - dressed with an Asian style dressing with half a fresh pear, a generous helping of stilton and crunchy sweetened pecan halves - the potion is generous and won't leave you hungry. We're lucky enough to live in the neighborhood and don't have to worry about parking - a new patio being built this summer will be a welcome boost to the seating capacity.
Great Restaurant. Excellent food although some might be turned off by the large crowd and potentially long wait for a table during peak hours.
Prices are reasonable, portions are large, and service was excellent (considering how busy it was).
I highly recommend this restaurant.
Sooooo tasty. As a bartender at another London restaurant, I can honestly say it is so refreshing to have an awesome, cozy place to go on nights off with my friends that isn't right downtown where everyone else frequents. I love Bungalow because it's a little off the beaten path and the fresh ingredients, menu options and great selections of beer and wines. The pear, stilton salad is my favourite. The build your own burgers are dynamite as well.
As for all those people who whine and complain about the slow service, you have to remember what time you're dining and how busy the place is. If you're dining at peak hours (12-2, 5-9) you can understand why the food is coming out a little more slowly. It takes time to make sure everything is properly prepared for a full restaurant. If you don't like to wait, don't enter a busy restaurant at 7pm on a Friday night.
Bottom line: Bungalow has a great atmosphere, great food, pleasant service and is definitely worth checking out!!
The tuna ahi burger was unreal - Asian slaw and wasabi mayo with perfectly cooked, fresh tuna...plus sweet potato fries? Yes please.
Amazing. There are no other words to describe how much we enjoy this restaurant; the build-your-own burgers are fantastic, as is everything on the menu.
It can get a little crowded, but for the price of the food and the taste, it is well worth it.
Great service Great food. Title says it all, this place has the 'combo'. Get the burgers, spot on!
Build your own burger was great and the sweet potatoe fries were the best I've had. I will definitely go back to this place!
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Best Burgers EVER!. Came to The Bungalow on a very busy Friday night, We came in and were told it was about a 25 minute wait, we were seated in about 10-15 minutes tops. Once seated our drink orders were taken almost right away, the waitress gave us a couple minutes to look over the menu, and we both choose the build your own burger of course! The choices were pretty amazing, They have different meat choices including Wild Boar, Lamb, Buffalo, Turkey, Tuna, and the usual beef, also a portobello option for the vegetarians. Lots of different cheese choices, 3 different types of buns, and about 40 toppings to choose from including caramelized onions, smoked chorizo, double-smoked bacon, pepperoni, sautéed mushrooms, sliced dill pickle, roasted garlic, and the list goes on.
The food came out pretty fast after ordering which I was pretty surprised about, seeing as how busy it was that night. I chose to go with the buffalo burger this time and it was amazing, big portion and grilled to perfection, the unlimited toppings are a great add-on and I went with as much as I could, building an enormous burger. I went with a side of sweet potato fries this time which also tasted great and a really good compliment to the burger, but next time I really wanna try the homemade mac n cheese, and the deep fried pickles! Lots of different selection of local beers on tap and bottled as well, although the bar area is kinda small, so if you can find a seat on a friday/saturday night all power to you.
Small, intimate setting with great service and probably the best burgers in the city! Although the parking lot is absolutely tiny and the parking around on the street is a little iffy. The portions are great, and the prices are just right, definitely not overpriced whatsoever. I can't wait to return and build some more amazingly good burgers! Oh and the fish and chips looked amazing as well! I will be back, although I will call ahead if going on a Friday night again.
Best in Town. Small, cute and lively restaurant. Excellent burgers and pizza! The sides are also great, deep fried pickles or mac and cheese are my recommendations!
You will return again and again, I guarantee it!
The Bungalow. Great place! I eat at the Bungalow all the time and have been impressed everytime. The service is great, always very friendly and helpful.
I bring family, friends and clients here, and recommend the Black and Blue burger with fries!
You will not be dissapointed!
Love it. I love the bungalow! It is the MOST reasonably priced menu I have seen in a LONG time, and there's none of that frozen chain restaurant food either! I go there all the time, and there's no stopping in sight!
The Bungalow. My friends and I went to the Bungalow for the first time this weekend. We were all very impressed, and really enjoyed our dinner. The staff were all friendly and it felt like a really warm welcoming atmosphere.
Five out of five stars!!
YES PLEASE!. Call me over excited but it's the small things that get to me.
Don't even open the menu, just tell the waitress you'll have the build your own burger and let the fun begin! Two words: Unlimited Toppings!
"Whats that sir, two cheeses, Canadian bacon, lettuce, caramelized onions and honey mustard, will there be anything else on that burger" Hooray!
My Favourite Restaurant!!. I love this restaurant because it is really friendly, all the servers and bartenders are really nice, and all the people in the place seem to really be enjoying themselves. I find it easy to come to this restaurant often because everything is so tasty and when I look at the bill I can't even believe it! My whole family of four can eat for less than $50. Trust me you will NOT be disappointed with this place, the meals are huge and they are all homemade!
Great spot, always great food in a relaxed room.
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--Good food, abhorrent parking...--. ...unless it was just the time we went (6:30ish).
I had the calamari appetizer, and the ahi tuna burger. My friend had the black and blue burger.
The calamari was awesome: tender and hot, and the aioli was nice. The portion was nice and generous too. In fact, it's enough for two, so I would suggest only ordering it if you're with someone or if you're not going to eat much more. I also thought it needed a sprinkling of salt, so keep this in mind.
The ahi tuna burger was pretty good; I had it with fries. The wasabi aioli was just the right spiciness, and the Asian slaw added a nice touch of tartness. The only thing was the fish itself. It seemed somehow not fresh. I'm not a connoisseur, but the flesh on the inside was verging on grey, and was a bit unappetizing. As far as I know it should have been (dark) pinkish, and my friend commented that it looked like it had been in a freezer. Maybe it was just the lighting. In any case, it wasn't bad, but I didn't finish it.
My friend said that the black and blue burger was good. He didn't get the onion ring on it though, and the cheese hadn't even melted. He finished it up though, so he must have liked it. He also had it with fries.
All in all, I would recommend The Bungalow. This was our first visit and we wouldn't mind going back again. The prices were reasonable, and the food was well done. And one last thing--probably depending on the time, be prepared to either wait for a spot or find a meter nearby (there might be some further west on Cheapside). They literally have like only 10 or 12 parking spots.
If there were stars I would give it 4/5.
This local is not found anywhere that you would expect to find a pub. It is nestled quietly in among a neighbourhood full of residential houses. I just wish it were right next to my house! Too bad it’s located in London. Though, that just gives us an excuse to get the motorcycle out, at least for the summer! The restaurant I am talking about today is The Bungalow Neighbourhood Hub , another stop from You Gotta Eat Here! I haven’t seen the episode of YGEH that visited this restaurant, so I had to ask what menu item had been sampled on the show. It turned out that John Catucci had tried the same item that I had already decided I was going for – the Bungalow Hot Dog! This baby came topped with baked beans, bacon, cheddar, deep fried pickles and jalapeños. I ended up picking off the jalapeños. I like to get the essence of the flavour but I can’t handle eating actual pieces of any hot pepper. I’d love to say that this hot dog was everything I could have hoped for and more, but it didn’t qui
The Early Bird is a great restaurant in downtown London for Breakfast or brunch. I did not know what to expect, but place was great. Decor is fun (to say the least) and very casual and the atmosphere is fun and easy going. Can't say enough about the decor, your first visit here will be a lot of fun. Food is great!!! Some unique menu items that you will not find in most breakfast places and executed very well. I had the cuban sandwich which was excellent and so was the mushroom toast. Place is very popular and not very big, so you are asked to wait outside before your table is ready.. which is not ideal when its raining, but worth it.
Service was good, food was delicious, prices are a bit on high side, but food is definitely worth it. Many more items on the menu that I will try on my next visit for sure.
Excellent food at a reasonable price. Had the croque madame special, it was delicious. The homemade duck bacon was a great addition to the mushroom toast. Turducken sandwich was decent. The music was a little loud but it fit the atmosphere. Having to wait outside was fine, but it would be nice for a bell or something to let them know you're there. Have gone a few times, enjoyed it each time.
The food was really good. Had their avocado Benny and chicken waffle. They both are nice. Chicken had a bit of oil on it but it was moist and delicious so extra oil can be forgiven for sure. I don’t like potatoes that much personally so I can’t comment on home fries. Other than that ambience was good. I shall come back for sure
A cool place to have breakfast in downtown London. The menu is extensive and prices are reasonable. It was busy but the tables turned over quickly.
The Early Bird Surprised me in the best way possible, by having amazing food! The pancakes were thick and fluffy, the bacon was thick and crispy. This was worth every penny! I got the stacker, and would highly recommend to anyone wanting some sweet and salty.
5 Stars across the board!
Just relocated back to London and came across this gem! Incredible menus, breakfast to dinner, flavours to quantity you won't be disappointed.
Pictured are the breakfast burrito and the "fat Elvis" French toast. Amazing!!
People talk about The Early Bird. It has over a thousand reviews and a decent rating…, but does it live up to all the hype?
The pricing isn’t overly expensive. Their food is creative and unique; they put their own spin on classic dishes and even invented some! They serve a delicious eggs Benedict with avocado and tomato. And they serve a dish called the Fat Elvis that has peanut butter, French toast, bacon, and deep fried bananas.
The atmosphere is fun, stylish and casual. The walls are decorated with pop culture references accompanied by fitting music.
This restaurant is great. It should be high on your list because it offers tasty food and appealing ambience. One of the best in London!
Just great.
Arrived in Canada a few days ago. Locals recommended this place so took the family here this morning for breakfast. A great sign when there is a Q outside before opening!
We had a range of breakfasts for adults and kids and all was really well prepared and tasty.
Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing.
Only snag was we only ordered one pancake between the lot of us and that was so good we’ll have to go back for more.
Love, love, love The Early Bird. There is so much to love about the early Bird. Located on Talbot Street just South of the The Covent Garden Market Bld. It is a great diner. First: Easy parking. Second: Great service. Third: Awesome food. Our server was plain awesome. They start serving lunch a bit early which worked out great for us. Coffee was great. Portions are huge and likely you will take some food home. Highly recommend.
One of my fav places to go in London. They are always playing classics on the TV, and the decor is cool. The food was delicious as always and good portion sizes. The staff members are always super friendly and informative. Would highly recommend.
Great spot and a must try. They have great breakfast and the gentleman at the bar serving us was fantastic. Definitely a cool atmosphere but you might want to call ahead to get on the list to avoid a decent wait time. The only thing that wasn’t perfect were the home fries could have been cooked a little longer as most of them were still a little hard on the inside. Not a big deal though. I’ve been here a few times and ordered out a few and will definitely be back!
Great breakfast place! The hostess at the door was super nice and accommodating, and our waitress Dylan (spelling?) was even better.The avacado toast and pancakes were delicious and the presentation was really fun. The food was so fresh and everything tasted yummy. The kids loved their classic breakfast. Good portion sizes. Overall great service and friendly staff, good eccentric decor, and excellent food quality. Will be coming here again!
This place is the place for breakfast in London. Friendly staff and great food! One of the best playlists I’ve ever come across at a breakfast stop ever. Well worth a visit!
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I got a yummy brunch place for those who are in London, ON!! The Early Bird is located in downtown London and serve different types of brunch items like egg benny, waffles and sandwiches ✨ I think they are a bar spot at night 😶🌫️ Their interior design really surprised me, it was very retro-like (great for pics!) This time, I got….
🍳 Ham and Chedder Egg benny 🍳
Who could resist to eat egg benny? Their egg bennies were perfectly cooked and with the ham and cheddar under it, it was the best combo! 🥰 I was in love with the sauce 🫣 the potato’s were not soft but very crispy and crunchy so if you like crunchiness then this is for you 🤓
🧇Chicken Waffle 🧇
If you like both sweet and savoury flavours in a dish, this is for you! The chicken on top of the waffle is deep fried and seasoned with maple syrup! (Could also be honey 🍯)
Both dishes are very filling, I was full after the meal and was still full at night! 😆 I will definitely come back for more!
Thank you for the yummy food and great hospitality! ✨💗
First heard of this place from a "You Gotta Eat Here" episode, and had The Burger. The food is mostly made in house, high quality and so, so delicious. Get something smoked (pulled pork was amazing) but really you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The Reuben sandwich is one of my favorites
Been back many times since!
Breakfast on steroids! Couldn’t finish it all. Had the Eggs Benedict and it was just the right amount, the Pancake Stacker was ridiculous, the Fat Elvis will add to your waistline. The flavors….can’t say any more. Give them a try. Only complaint, the bottomless coffee.…you can do better.
First come first served….there was a line up when we went but it didn’t take too long.
Stopped in with some friends while visiting London. Really fun atmosphere with great music. The food was delicious - pumpkin baos were a delicious treat for the end. Really enjoyed. I had the Bird BLT which was incredible, and the rest of our crew had varying eggs Benny which they said was amazing. Cool twists on classic meals 💕Thank you very much!
Love the food there! Staff are friendly, service is great. My favorite brunch spot!
Very nice place in London, of the few restaurants that I think are worth going, with friends I went we ordered avocado toast among other dishes, warm costumer attention.
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