Real McCoy
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/FoodToronto, r/askTO8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend The Real McCoy and some describe it as an old-school burger spot, and a few name the Mojo, a homemade burger with bacon and cheese, as a pick. One diner says the mojo burger looks plain but tastes like a proper burger, and another suggests the onion rings. One diner has not been impressed with the food since the move.
Address
The Real McCoy, 3300 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1H 1A6, Canada
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Mojo, Homemade burger, Double Mojo
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/firefighter_82 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024taste
Calls it a top old-school burger spot and recommends the homemade burger or the bacon-and-cheese Mojo.
- Recommendsu/93LEAFS in r/FoodToronto · Feb 2025
Suggests The Real McCoy's as an old-school spot that deserves a shout-out.
- Recommendsu/patinthehat2 in r/askTO · Mar 2024taste
Calls The Real McCoy delicious and suggests ordering the double MOJO.
- Recommendsu/nachoaveragefoodie in r/FoodToronto · Jan 2024
Enthusiastically recommends Real McCoy's when asked for mom-and-pop burger shops.
- Recommendsu/Myredditthandle in r/askTO · Feb 2026
Names it as the answer for an old-school burger spot.
- Recommendsu/jono454 in r/askTO · Feb 2024taste
Describes the mojo burger as plain-looking but tasting like a proper burger should.
- Recommendsu/cabbagetowners in r/FoodToronto · May 2024
Lists the Mojo burger here among east-side picks worth supporting.
- Caveatu/Accomplished_Form_54 in r/FoodToronto · Jul 2024taste
Says they have not been impressed with the food since the move.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.