Dangerous Dan’s, Toronto - Fat drippingly good!

The Big Kahuna

If Gillian McKeith’s knew Dangerous Dan’s existed she’d be campaigning for it to be shut down. Their catchy but taunting footnote: ‘22% of Ontarians are obese, we can do better’, would be enough to make her self combust from aduki bean gas build up.  This politically incorrect restaurant in Toronto’s East End, wears its artery clogged heart proudly on its tight fitting sleeve. They make no apologies for the food they serve, in fact they positively encourage it.  Junk food tastes good, and once in a while we all like to take a break from miso soup and salads to indulge in our guilty pleasure, so why not go all out?


DD’s is the place to overload. Burgers are the menu mainstay, and you can go for a baby 8oz, but there’s really no point, you didn’t come here for a regular cheeseburger, so man up and go for a big’un. There’s the heart stopping Elvis, which comes topped with bacon, peanut butter and fried banana or how about the Big Kevorkian which comes with an excessive number of fried garnishes; fried onion, fried onion ring (because you need both, right?) fried mushrooms, fried bacon, fried sliced pickles and slathered in mayo and garlic sauce. I’m surprised they don’t fry the bun too. It’s questionable whether you need any ‘add-ons’ or side orders, but if you’ve planned ahead and worn your elasticated waistband, then by all means go for it. Gassy beer will only take up precious room in your stomach, so avoid that and instead try the equally filling traditional milkshakes made in the ultra noisy blender. For most people the above will satisfy, but we all know someone with a ridiculous appetite. They were often accused of having hollow leg syndrome or called ‘dustbin’ at school. They always had seconds, if not thirds. They should refer to the back page of the menu, reserved for ‘your incredibly excessive beef needs’ – their words not mine. The Coronary Burger Special consists of two 8oz patties, layered with 4 slices of bacon, cheddar cheese and crowned with a fried egg, plus fries, gravy and a can of pop just in case you haven’t already popped. If that’s still not enough, then you have a serious appetite that can only be sated by the Colossal Colon Clogger Combo; 24oz burger with double fried egg, ¼ lb of bacon, ¼ pound of cheese and a side order of ‘poutine’ which is a French Canadian delicacy that my friends from the north of England will know simply as chips, cheese & gravy. Gillian McKeith would have a field day examining your poop sample after that.


CCP - Cookie Cow Pie.  Pan Fried cookie dough of course!