Dining

Do you know how to pronounce “gyro”? I most certainly don’t. The best way to sidestep that social blunder is, of course, by simply stuffing your mouth with so much gyro that you can’t talk at all. For this month’s review, we visited Pink’s Burgers, and I did exactly that.

Pink’s Burgers is right across from McMaster, but take it from a long-since-graduate (and Mohawk Alum) - this place ain’t just for Mac students! It’s a diner for the modern age - aesthetically a love letter to classic diners, but cool and distinctly contemporary. The prices are student-friendly, and the portions were delightfully me-friendly (BIG!).

The poutine was fantastic. The fries were just the right thickness - just between shoestring and standard cut - and the gravy was a classic brown sauce. Most importantly, they were nice and generous with the cheese curds. The milkshake was thick enough to balance a spoon on! The chocolate was rich and tasted high-quality, and the optional bananas only made it more delicious.

The titular burgers were certainly worth their spot on the logo! The patties were meaty, flavourful, and juicy. I can tell a lot of engineering went into making that burger just right. The gyro was UNREAL. I got the chicken gyro because I've only ever seen lamb before, and I'm glad I did. The chunks of chicken were thick, charred, and smoky. They were packed full of flavour, and packed so bountifully into the pita that it overflowed. The gyros are made Greek style - aka stuffed with more of Pink’s perfect french fries. The tzatziki cuts through the savoury meat and hearty starches with a hint of freshness, all working together to create a perfect gyro.

Pink’s Burgers is a restaurant that really values their food, and you can taste it in every bite. They understand the difference between good and great, and make sure that they are squarely in the later category!

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