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Big Wheel Burger

80/100 (2722 ratings)

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"We finally got to try Big Wheel Burger last night and were extremely pleased with the speedy service, friendly staff and tasty burgers and shakes. If..."

Alex Flatman

"Big thumbs up!! PHENOMENAL gluten-free options! Gravy is to die for!! Super friendly staff! Best � ever!! Can't imagine anyone being disappointed..."

Fiona MacDonald Nay

"I've had the giant burger on the secret menu there for the last two Saturdays. The meat is always perfectly cooked and the cheese is just melted..."

Shane Ramsey

"I do not even have the words to express how fantastic big wheel is. I tell everyone coming to Victoria or even the island that it’s imparative to..."

Leslie Anne Strand

"Went to Big Wheel Burger on Cook St yesterday for the first time after hearing good things about it and was very impressed. My son had the..."

Mike Dezeng

"Burgalicious! Pretty stoked we now have a place where the whole family can eat. Our middle kiddo has some serious food allergies and it's great to be..."

Matt Powsey

"Was just at the Westside location for the first time (though I've been to Cook St a couple times before this) and just had what might possibly be the..."

Tarynn Martin Copes

"First time trying Big Wheel and will definitely be back! We had a bacon & Brie burger, double cheeseburger, fries and poutine and it was all amazing...."

Jennifer Mayer

"Cook Street Village location is always the bomb! For people complaining about the price, please remember you are paying for local, fresh ingredients..."

Dana Jackman

"Great place to bring the kids. Always satisfied with the service and food..."

Fantasha Kassam

"Awesome food and service, will definitely go again and recommend to..."

Alexander Britton

"Best burgers in town. The garlic fries are amazing! Great staff! Vic west location is a gift of mana from the..."

Ezekiel Hart

"I love how they came to Vic West! This is exactly what people want and they will pay for the good food. Vic West is the best place to live in..."

Richard Wise

"Overall:Pricey. Above average beef burger. Poor veggie burger. A very popular place in Cook St Village. The hubs enjoys..."

Sharpy

"Root beer BBQ burger. Need I say more ? That's their feature burger today when I was there. Deep fired pickles were great too. Service always..."

J Porter

"Great place and nice atmosphere. I believe in their core values and reasonably priced menu as well. They have feature burgers and a secret menu..."

CarbsForever

"Absolutely one of the better burger places in Victoria. Their burgers taste great and everything is local or made in house. I do think that the ratio..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"One of my favorite places for burgers in Victoria. They stick to simple, local ingredients and have a great vibe. If they happen to be serving the..."

Prabhanj Daniel

"Amazing burgers! Friendly staff and almost everything on heir menu is gluten free except the veggie burgers (as far as I know). It's always somewhat..."

Wema

"Really great burgers!! I've had their regular big wheel burgers three times now and it's always fresh and consistent. Love the gluten free buns and..."

Edwina Darling

"Wow! Looking at reviews, I wasn't expecting much when I stepped into this adorable little spot in the heart of Cook Street Village for a bite. After..."

Dana Quinn

"This place is the old burger joint from my childhood of the 60's. The only difference is the price. A burger, fries and a shake costs $15. The..."

Greg

"A little on the expensive side-but you're paying for the amazing quality beef. Yummy burger with good sauce, and great crunchy fries. Another plus..."

Julia

"Great burger! Surprised to see the negative reviews. Good bun great flavor sauce and yummy fries! First time here but I'll be..."

Carina Therese

"Quality fast food. I've been to big wheel about 10 times over the past 2 yrs. Its always been tasty. I have had their veggie burger which isn't my..."

Megtdoc

"Not sure why people don't like this place. It's crazy talk if you ask me. A great burger and fry joint downtown. It sounds to me these bad reviews..."

FeedMe

"My favorite local burger place in victoria. Great food, chill atmosphere and really great staff. Never had a bad meal and I recommend Lord of the..."

Alexis Eldstrom

"I am shocked at the negative reviews!!! I love, love, love Big Wheel. The food is consistently cooked to perfection and the menu is very creative...."

La La

"Tasty butterball burgers and fried delights. First time there a month ago. We ordered cheeseburgers, and shared their awesome tossed-garlic fries,..."

SL4D3

"First time here heard great reviews by other great burger places Found their double cheeseburger really good french fries ok but chicken gravy..."

Richard Martin

"This place is awesome. Burgers are fresh and juicy!! Locally sourced meat and quality..."

Brendan Mather

"Just alittle over priced and way to many hypsters, but other then that the food is..."

The Fridge

"The ghost chili pepper hot sauce is delicious and the burgers are tastey not sure why all the bad reviews but this place is spot on and great..."

Tastebud

"Love it. Best bugers ever. .... Love it.Best bugers ever. They use the best food cooked to perfectio. Great milkshakes..."

Ryan Mijker

"This place makes a mean order of deep fried pickles! Seasoning is good and sauce matches..."

Vicsnax

"Amazing place!!! Sure you might pay a little more for a burger but it is WORTH IT! Everything is local, they are the most amazing green place I've..."

Jennifer Dempsey

"Great food! Quality meats and ingredients to create a super simple meal that tastes amazing! I have been there often and have yet to be disappointed!..."

HappyHealthyQuality

"Really depends on what your after. If u want a "gourmet" fancy burger this place is not for you. If u want a juicy simple burger like on a good BBQ..."

Albertabeef

"Milkshake was totally delicious and very different - mango milkshake was lovely and creamy! The beef patty and fries were yummy, but would have liked..."

Chrissy

"Quality Local Fast Food. I live in the neighbourhood and get a veggie burger here a couple of times a month. It has always been delicious and..."

VicVeg

"Good food! Love the sustainable aspect! They could think about expanding their menu a bit but other than that it's..."

Robyn B

"Absolutely love this place! Sooo good ! Love the sauce that are on the burgers, and super affordable, but I didn't like the smell of weed when I..."

Misshonesty

"I'm not sure what kind of hallucinogens you all are on if you think this place is expensive. Perhaps too many are accustomed to McDonalds prices. Big..."

Unicornbacon

"Good Grub. A Cook Street local resident took me to Big Wheel for lunch. I opted for the bacon and brie burger (delicious) and we shared a poutine..."

Sinja

"Why the hate? This stuff's good!. Admittedly they are a touch pricey and not nearly as creative or accommodating as Bin 4 but this is a damn good..."

Kier

"We like, and no regrets. Fresh, tasty, juicy, a superior burger - the Mercedes of fast food burger and fries. Partner and I were pleasantly..."

Joe The Janitor

"Not very tasty but environmental!. Just from reading all the write-ups around the restaurant, I see they have less waste than most fast food chains,..."

FeedMe

"Review for Big Wheel Burger. This is a cool burger place that has all the fun of a fast food restaurant without the weird corporate grease feeling...."

Tyler P.

"First time caller.... ...long enough time listener. I understand that it's easier and faster to criticize. Hopefully most rational and normal..."

123GO

"Uneffingreal!. That was by far the tastiest burger ever!!! I am going to make Big Wheel Burger a weekly ritual; please don't change a..."

Mark

"WONDERFUL. I love Big Wheel. Sustainability - wonderful. Chili fries - wonderful. Shakes - wonderful. Burgers - top notch! Its all so messy and..."

Ami Cheli

"The burger is phenomenal! Best I have ever had. Crispy around the edges and moist inside. No fillers. At first I wasn't crazy about the bun but have..."

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"Pros: - really fast, consid.... Pros:- really fast, considerate service- local sourcing- rotating specials- delicious food,..."

SneakyPete

"I live 5 mins away from Big Wheel, I know there are a lot people that have a hate on for this place. In my opinion it offers exactly what is..."

Irsqu_u

"If that isn't the best burger in Victoria .... ... it'll do until the best gets here. Had a Double Burger with cheese, and it was fabulous. Right up..."

JGR

"It is what it is. I was expecting horrible food when I finally tried this place after reading all the bad reviews online. My expectations were so..."

CoffeeMax

"I love Big Wheel. I'm new to urbanspoon and I'm rather surprised at the negativity of this place. Also, many of the negative reviews I've read..."

BigG

"I feel sorry for these people who open restaurants in this town. I've never seem so many unhappy people on one sight. I tried their burgers and they..."

Fat Boy

"Amazing amazing amazing! Best burger in town hands..."

SweetSaltySavory

"This burger 🍔 bacon 🥓 cheese 🧀 actually filled me up. Was nicely spiced and very flavourful! Thank you so much..."

Lynn Gullason

"Burgers are consistently excellent. The meat is ground fresh every morning which makes it taste top notch. Their garlic parm fries and milkshakes are..."

Sandi Leong

"I took my burger to go, so won't review the atmosphere, which is fine. The burger was very tasty and my vanilla shake went down well with it. Staff..."

Lin Flanagan

"Every time I hang on with friends around Cook Street village, Big Wheel is an option for a meal. The burgers have a perfect size, and they also taste..."

Ali Bahrani

"If you are looking for a very good greasy cantine style burger, this is it. Very very..."

Keanu McGill

"The food was amazing! Would totally come back here. I ordered the spicey Hawaiian, which wasn't that spicey tbh. And a side of fries which were..."

Aaron Molnar

"Not a place to go if you want to grab a quick meal, as the music is so loud (and bad) that it's obvious they don't want you to stay 1 minute longer..."

Tamra S

"The first time I had their double cheeseburger via delivery app, I already became a fan. Here’s me trying their crispy chicken burger at Cook St. ..."

Gerard James Gutierrez

"Great place! Fries were amazing, food was served quick, and the restaurant itself is very nice, at least for waiting. The employee who took my order..."

kerbal2346

"Burgers are really good. Fries are hot and crispy. Prices are high though, $51.00 for two burgers, one fry, one Pepsi and one beer. Then I had to try..."

Christel Maki-Durand

"Good local food! I love that they detail their sustainability and responsibilities. The staff are awesome. Only downside is the last few times I had..."

Daphne Shaed (ASCII Witch)

"This was the very best burger that I have ever eaten. The Bun is soft and light, the meat itself is incredibly fresh and very tasty, the sauce makes..."

Michael Waked

"This is our go-to for lunch at least once a week. We appreciate the effort to be sustainable in their sourcing, and the burgers and fries are both..."

N R Meeker

"One of the best burgers in Vic! Close to home as well, so eat here as often as possible. Update fall of 2022: Still my goto smashburger spot, but..."

Brian P

"We were a party of six. Cheeseburgers and fries all around. The food was exceptional but what really made my tail wag was the boissonberry shake. The..."

Darryl Schmidt

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"Best place in town for a pint and a great meal. The staff is amazing and the entire menu is fantastic. Also the best shafts in..."

Bobby Sparrow

"Great food and drinks! Price normal average, needed about 30$ per person for main dish and a alc drink! Dinner took a while but the patio is nice so..."

Sarah Leyrer

"I was in Victoria for couple days and this place has the best outdoor dining area around the harbor. Good food and beer. Definitely worth trying if..."

Bulent Erol

"Without a doubt, the BEST patio in Victoria! Amazing fare, great beer line-up, and hands down some of the nicest staff I have ever met...."

W Dale Mallock

"Had an amazing experience at The Local in Victoria. Staff was pleasant and very courteous. Spoke with Roger for sometime and enjoyed and we learned..."

Denise Daugherty

"What a wonderful time we had. The view, the drinks, the food and the service was spectacular. Definitely revisiting this spot..."

Carole Murphy

"Great place with fantastic food and family friendly. Awesome staff as..."

Matthew Lewis

"We stopped in here after whale watching. Food was great! We had the fish/chips, poutine, and quesadilla (which uses a unique crust). Service was..."

Chris Clark

"Amazing food, good beer selection, great service, mediocre sangria. Will come back next time I'm on the..."

Kelly Margarine

"Great food and service and a great place to watch a. Game! Great atmosphere! Thanks Jer and..."

Martin Wilkinson

"Best nachos in town, and the other menu items are great too. One of the best patios in town..."

Brij Charan

"Great location, nice patio, good food, excellent staff!!..."

Jim McLauchlan

"A little bit expensive but it's all about the location. A very nice patio with lots of seating in the heart of downtown, right beside the inner..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"Awesome location (right at the harbour), lovely patio, and great ambience inside as well. To top this off, amazing food. Went there twice during my..."

Anjali Gupta

"Very god..."

Sassa

"Patio!. Great patio for a couple drinks on a hot afternoon, shared the curry prawns and they where great! Prices are higher, but its in the tourist..."

B. Smith

"Good food, friendly service. Went for patio beers and some food on a sunny day. Delicous shrimp alfredo pizza. Friendly service. All the food I saw..."

Drewstorey7

"I went for brunch here on the weekend with a girlfriend of mine. And this is a great place from my first experience there. The portion size was good,..."

Robyn B

"Really fantastic experience. I had the Tandoori chicken wrap with a side garden salad, my boyfriend had the lb wings special with a plain burger and..."

Jessica Gabla

"Macaroni was Delish..."

Sarah Lymb

"Overall was a good experience. The service was good and the food what we expected. Portions were bang on and fresh. I had the tandoori wrap, and it..."

C. Gustav

"Great. I was there when it was really busy and me my gf ordered potato skins and our meals and our skins were late so they gave it to us for free and..."

Tapeworm

"Late night stop. I love stopping here on my way downtown. Usually I just get a few beer and an order of wings. Drinks are a very good price compared..."

Jim De Goede

"Great food!. Went with a friend who lived in Victoria up until this year, but had never visited the place. We were both impressed with the food. I..."

Polaris

"Had the Veg-head Wrap... very tasty! Not disappointed at all. Server was friendly and appropriately attentive (not overdone, and didn't ignore). I..."

OmNomNom

"High Fives all around. Great place to watch the last Canucks game,...good beers on tap and a very nice pub atmosphere.The food me and fren had..."

Bang4Buck

"Get Big Daddy's Club Samich.. Whoa... Get Big Daddy's cajun chicken club on sourdough. You won be dissapointed. Probably the best samwhich in..."

J

"Every wednesday 25% of all food for being military after 16h00. How can i not go and..."

Albertabeef

"I was nervous after reading the other reviews, but we had a great experience. Great service, good food and inventive..."

David Verrinder

"First Time Visit Aug 6th2010. We visit Victoria frequently and enjoy dining out. Our first visit to the 'LOCAL" started with drinks at the Bar,..."

Ron Mac

"Best food EVER. I have never had such good food in my life!I love fettuccine alfredo, but am always scared to order it because the sauce usually..."

KD

"Awesome Food; Loud Atmosphere. My wife and I went and split a mixed green salad (which was amazing). The ingredients tasted extremely fresh. Then we..."

Jim N Jen

"Great flavours, pleasant staff and decent price by the Bastion square. Love..."

Flowerdrumsong

"Really good food and service with very decet pricing. I was very impressed. They also have a great..."

Tiffany Yu

"We ordered the Blackened Cajun Chicken Caesar salad and the Prime Rib Beef Dip. Loved the salad and side of fries, not so much the beef dip which was..."

Sharon Yamut

"Great service and great food! Really enjoyed meeting the owner Roger! He accommodate us in the best way he could. Food came really fast Great..."

Haleh Magnus

"We went here on a gorgeous day in Victoria. The drinks were tasty. I had The Local Lemonade and my husband had a mojito. We stopped in for a snack..."

Jessie W.

"Went for brunch with a friend. The service was good, as well as the ambiance. We ordered poutine and a sandwich, and the food was yummy and abundant...."

Mariam Star

"We ate here for a date night and we have a great experience! Authentic atmosphere and great service. For mains, we tried two of the specials..."

Kimia Yeganeh

"Great atmosphere, views, drinks and service. It’s a great place to have a ocean view experience :) Meat lovers Pizza is..."

Keanu McGill

"We came here during the semifinals of the world cup and the atmosphere was incredible. World cup aside, this place was recommended to us by other..."

Jordan Bonal

"We have visited twice recently and both times we had great food and the service was good and a bit entertaining. The first visit we had nachos and..."

Helen Edley

"I didn't eat so i can't speak to the food but if the drinks are any indication the food is phenomenal. Roger the owner/manager is so friendly and..."

Gdess 2001

"My favourite patio in Victoria! Great atmosphere to chill with friends and watch time go by. Great food and drinks. I like to share a plate of nachos..."

Graham

"While it looks like a beautiful garden oasis with harbor views in Old Town Victoria, inside this place is a traditional sports bar. Great place for..."

Cynthia Edmonds

"Amazing food, the buffalo wrap was amazing and sooo big! Excellent service. We were surprised with a tray of shots for our whole table. Such a lovely..."

AMB 97

"Food was okay, ambience was amazing with a view of the ocean :) service was above and..."

Sladjana Babic

"Really nice food, great sea view. Fish was fantastic my wife said. Steak was dreamy. Couldn’t fault their..."

Ian McQueen

"Host and service super friendly. Venue setting outdoors subject to crisp autumn winds, if you don't mind the constant peering of slow traffic but..."

Hine King

"I went with a friend and my dog this weekend, and every aspect was so wonderful! It was busy but the service was still amazing, a super dog friendly..."

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