Photograph by Caitlin Durlak

THE AUSSIE BURGER
A flavourful, 30-day-aged beef patty is dressed Oz style with pickled beets, grilled pineapple and an egg, over easy. Melted cheddar and smoky bacon commingle with the yolk for a spectacularly sloppy effect. $8.50. Gourmet Burger Co., 482 Parliament St., 647-344-5103.

THE CRAFT BLUE
The super-juicy Ontario beef patty is piled high with a rich trio of gorgonzola, avocado and rosemary-garlic mayo. Old-school iceberg and a tomato slice add refreshing layers to the luxe stack. It’s the best designer burger for $7. Craft Burger, 573 King St. W., 416-596-6660.

THE WILD BOAR BURGER
Chef Pierre Robillard puts love into his burger, from the Quebec-raised boar to the house-made ketchup. The moist meat is studded with duck fat–preserved garlic and topped with monterey jack and maple-glazed shallots. $15. Café du Lac, 2350 Lake Shore Blvd. W., 416-848-7381.