Tofino Burgerbude in Essen

Delicious burgers, great fries 🍟

Three adults, three children, everyone really enjoyed their meal 🙂 The menu offers a kids' menu and vegan options (I really enjoyed the cheesy Dr. Vegetarian). The fries were also delicious. Highly recommended.

Unfortunately, it was very disappointing. I ordered a burger that was supposed to be "medium." Instead of getting a new burger, the more than half-raw patty was simply taken back to the kitchen, briefly placed back on the grill, and then "dressed up" with more lettuce and cheese. However, it was more like a "lump of meat" than a patty. That's neither hygienic nor customer-friendly. For that price, I would have expected a freshly prepared burger, not a careless attempt at patching it up. When I asked the staff if that was standard, I was told, "Our boss wants it that way." I definitely won't be going there again.

I really enjoyed the Brutally El Smashed Burger. I went with high expectations, and they were exceeded. I hope to return soon. The service and customer service were excellent.

The burgers and other dishes are delicious. Unfortunately, the quality has declined considerably over the last two years. I've been coming here for a few years, but now I'm wondering if it's worth it. Wrong orders, sometimes dishes aren't available, and ordering them for delivery has a significant impact on the quality and freshness. The portions have also become smaller. Often long wait times! It's a shame.

Hello. :) Since I just visited here for the first time due to the high rating, I'd like to give my honest feedback. I had the Bacon Jam Burger and Poutine once. The burger was good, but unfortunately not outstanding – although I have to say that I've eaten quite a few burgers all over Germany. The burger's ingredients are high-quality and by no means bad. However, I find the 200g version too oversized, which is mainly due to the bun. Even if you wanted to, you couldn't eat it with your hands, and a burger, much like pizza, tastes best when eaten as intended – without cutlery. The buns themselves were a bit too crispy for me, but the meat, unfortunately, was barely crispy, which would have been good, as the burger definitely lacked oomph overall, including the BBQ sauce/jam. On the other hand, I did like the arugula, which at least added some zest. I'd give the burger a 7/10, but definitely no more. The poutine, on the other hand, was excellent, even if the gravy could have been a bit more powerful. The fries were noticeably made of fresh potatoes, were well-seasoned, and the whole combination was kind of perverse, but awesome. It actually reminded me of cheese spaetzle with gravy, but with fries. I'd give the poutine a 9/10. Finally, a few words about the staff: They were very friendly, attentive, and you felt very well looked after. Thank you for the nice service!

Super friendly service and an amazingly delicious hamburger.

After over 45 minutes, we got our burgers. They were delicious, but others got their food much earlier than us and arrived much later than us. It's outrageous. I won't be coming back here again.

Disastrous delivery time, Cold food

Really disappointing. Firstly, we got the wrong order (it can happen) but even worse was the fact that we found a hair in the burger. That spoiled our appetite. The employee said we should complain to Wolt, although I didn't understand the context as to why the restaurant itself wasn't paying for the mistake. The employee didn't want to direct me to the branch manager and didn't want to give his name. A callback/complaint could take more than a week because the store manager cannot take care of it immediately. We have been long-time customers, unfortunately the quality and service has declined so we will no longer be ordering from Tofino.

The poutin was delicious, but the burger really didn't grab me. Considering that you often read that this is supposed to be the best burger in the area, I found it really disappointing. There's still plenty of room for improvement!

As a Nuremberg native, I first discovered Tofino through my then-girlfriend in Essen. For me, it was the best burger place to date. Sometimes, when I'm in the area for work, a visit here is simply a must. I highly recommend Tofino. Best regards from Franconia.

I expected more based on the many positive reviews – but was unfortunately disappointed. The cheeseburger was perfectly fine, but nothing special. The flavor was solid, but in no way distinguished itself from other burger joints in the city. The biggest disappointment, however, were the chili cheese fries. After just a few minutes, they were a sticky, mushy mess. The fries were completely soggy and barely edible. Anyone hoping for crispy fries with spicy chili will be disappointed. And all for 6 euros – in my opinion, absolutely unjustified. Conclusion: The burger was okay, the side dish was a letdown. I won't be coming back again.

My wife and I have been going to Tofino for dinner every now and then for years. Unfortunately, the quality has declined over the years. I only order the burgers all the way through these days, as I once had a stomach ache after a medium burger. Most of the time, the burgers still arrive medium. We like to have them with a side salad and fries. Unfortunately, in the last two years or so, certain items have often been unavailable or parts of them have been missing. The fries, especially when ordered, are often inedible. It's a real shame considering the good reputation this place once had.

Very tasty food, great service!

Best burger ever + very good fries.

I've eaten a lot of burgers in Essen, and one thing is clear... Tofino is, in my opinion, the best burger joint! I personally recommend the Italian burger and the poutine fries! Simply amazing! The meat is fresh, not frozen! The service is super friendly and attentive. They cater to your every need. Enjoy your meal!

Delicious burgers, a vegetarian option for everything and super friendly service!

Outstanding Burger Bar, definitely the best in Essen!

I was very curious to try out this burgers and I was really surprised how good these burgers were, as a vegetarian I can say the taste, texture and sauce were all delicious, this is a must try for every burger fan! The fries were also delicious, I took a normal fries and sweet potato, simply the best

We just ordered a burger and fries from Uber Eats, and it was by far the most inedible burger I've ever had. I requested "medium," and the meat was almost completely raw. I work at a great burger place, and something like that would never happen there. I should really demand my money back. I really hope the meat was at least fresh and I don't get two of the same.

Mixed. You can get decent food here, but 4 or 5 stars - never. I ordered the standard cheeseburger (110g) and the smashburger (100g). First of all: please don't smash them if you can't get it right. First of all, objectively speaking. The burgers weren't a proper smashburger. The patty was still a bit thick, which, combined with the size of the bun, worked quite well. However, because the patty wasn't smashed properly, the roasted flavors from the smashing were missing. The patty is quite dry after smashing, and normally you compensate for this by doing something else, or rather, you go in a different direction, and here the patty had neither roasted flavors nor the taste of a regular patty. The juices were simply squeezed out. If there weren't so much sauce, the burger wouldn't taste like anything. Cooking thin patties at home just doesn't taste good. The regular cheeseburger. The standard 110g is far too little here. The bun was at least 20% larger. The buns were generally very large and thus the mainstay of the burger. It would be better to make the patty 130-140g by default. Or simply make the buns smaller. The patty wasn't even slightly pink anymore and was completely cooked through. Juicy is something else entirely. But there was still enough sauce, and the ingredients were fresh. The pickles were really disappointing, simply zero punch. They could have done without them. There was too little sauce on the Smashburger, the burger was too dry, but it tasted better. I thought the Cheeseburger Burger sauce was okay, but the Joppie sauce on the Smash was too sweet. Joppie, after all, but there was no alternative. In summary: the ratio wasn't right. The base is quite good, though. Sauces are a matter of taste. It wasn't my cup of tea. Smaller buns! Or bigger patties. There's definitely room for improvement with the pickles. Fortunately, the patties were properly salted. Oh, and the cheese on the cheeseburger was barely noticeable/there was hardly any cheese. Small note: A colleague had a 200g cheeseburger and a double smash. My colleague's 200g was better. But in my opinion, that's too much for a burger. The patty here was also full of tomato and other ingredients. Whether it was too watery for him, I don't know more. Therefore, my colleague was disappointed with the cheeseburger with the 200g patty. His bun wasn't warm either and seemed dry/unheated. The smashburger with two patties was apparently quite good for him. I can also imagine it would have been with a bit more sauce, which I assume with two patties. The large bun probably faded into the background. He also said that the 200g cheeseburger significantly diminished the overall impression of the quite good Smashburger. He ate it afterward. Overall, that sounds bad, which isn't entirely true per se. But a good burger is something else entirely. Considering that the buns are quite good, the sauce is a matter of taste, and the patties, well, okay. Unfortunately, burgers like that are sometimes standard fare in Essen. But if you're hungry for a burger, don't feel like driving another 5-10 minutes, and you're in the area, you can still go. Otherwise, there are only one or two alternatives in the area, but even they have their flaws. Actually, the only thing that bothers me here is the bun-to-patty ratio, I have to say; the rest can be overlooked for now. The bun also seems more tailored to a restaurant burger. A smaller/squishier bun at the Smash would also be quite good. Sauces are a matter of taste. Ordered via Wolt with a discount for pickup, so I can't say anything about the price.

If you want a delicious burger and some really good fries, this is the place for you. Everything is freshly prepared, with unique and incredibly tasty options.

Tofino was, is, and remains the best burger joint in Essen. The truly excellent burgers of the month and the chili cheese fries are highly recommended. You can now also pay with a debit card. Unfortunately, it's often very busy in the evenings (a downside to the good burgers, and in a pinch, Foodora will help), and the wait for a table can be a bit longer. Edit: Unfortunately, the quality and products have declined somewhat, or others have simply improved. I "only" ordered today, but neither the Smash Burgers are good (they're just regular burgers and nothing else), and all the packaging has leaked.

The burgers are okay, but there are better ones. The fries weren't good at all. They were supposed to be Belgian fries, but they had nothing in common. The fries were soaked with grease and tasted like oil.

Awesome burger, fresh ingredients, a bun from a local bakery, homemade fries, and all available in vegan (with truly delicious homemade patties). Service was once again very attentive and friendly. Please add vegan mayo to the menu :D

Biggest disappointment in years. Delivery took over two hours. If that wasn't enough, the burgers were so cold they were like rocks. It was just disgusting that two fries were forgotten. The garlic fries were so frozen solid that you could lift them whole with one hand. The pictures speak for themselves: no apologies, no accommodations, nothing.

We ordered two burgers. Mine was supposed to be medium, the other well-done. Unfortunately, mine was cooked to perfection. I think it only touched the pan. Too bad it was bloody in the middle. The one that was supposed to be well-done was medium. A waste of money.

Visiting Essen and was looking for a burger joint. Food was good and service were good. The atmosphere was the negative. It was rather loud and the tables were too close together. Looks the the space should hold 1 or two tables less. Went there for Dinner, and dined inside.

Very cute place. We sat outside, something different. Even though we were sitting on the main street, it wasn't noisy.

The burgers are amazing! Really good. However the service and the waiting time kind of ruined the experience. Service was friendly but often were busy doing other things so it was hard to get their attention. It also seems like they get a lot of takeout orders that are prioritized over dine in guests. Maybe next time I'll order to go as well... As for the burgers, these are some of the best I've tried around here. The sauces are really tasty and the meat is freshly cooked. They have a lot of vegan options as well but I didn't try them this time. Very different from the typical frozen patty that you might get in other places.

Burger was OK, the sauce just didn't go well with a burger at all (similar to sweet and sour). There were also few usual burger fillings available (I missed tomatoes or lettuce). More “hip” variants. Pricewise already expensive. Service was ok.

Been here several times and the delivery was really solid every time. Really tasty burger and good fries. I'm not from Essen and don't know any other stores, but I'm making up my mind. Best burger in town.

Italian Burger with Xtra Bacon => best Burger & best Burger Bude in town!!!

Unfortunately a very disappointing visit. After 45 minutes of waiting, only 2 of 3 burgers ordered were served - the third was completely forgotten. When asked, they said they had lost the order slip, even though the other burgers were on it too. In terms of taste, the food was no compensation: the patties were burnt, barely salted and overall not very convincing. The atmosphere seemed just as loveless as the interior design. When paying, you are asked to tip using the card reader - more than inappropriate considering the service. Definitely not a second time for us.

Unfortunately I can't understand the good reviews. We were back in Tofino for the first time in a long time: 1. The beer you ordered was sold out, that can happen. 2. The alternative product expired in March, shouldn't happen 3. The burgers came 10 minutes before the fries, that shouldn't happen 4. The smash burger was burnt and the “melted” cheese was reminiscent of gratinated cheese rolls. Anyone who only has minimal demands on quality will not release such a product. A complaint was made and delivered quickly, it was tasty but had nothing to do with a smashburger, more like a double cheeseburger Conclusion: if you don't have your kitchen under control, you should eat less via Lieferando.

The burger was terrific. There's no other way to say it!!! You usually sit outside and on the main street. But it has a charm and as I said, ultra delicious 🤗

The place is cozy, the food is delicious and presented in a special way.

Tofino is by far the best burger place around. The quality of the burgers is very high. There are always creative ideas for new burger variations. This also makes the store interesting in the long term. The absolute highlight at Tofino are the home-made fries. The fries are so well thought out and optimized that they play in a league of their own. After that, you are reluctant to eat “normal” fries.

The burger is delicious, the fries are first class! Very nice service, short waiting time! What more could you ask for? I recommend ! 😇

Best burgers and fries I know of, and by best I mean the very best ever! I don't know of any burger shop that comes close to the (organic) quality, even though I've eaten a lot of different burgers! 🍔 The vegetarian burgers are also second to none!

Super delicious! Super fresh and quick

Unfortunately, it has waned a lot recently! We have been coming to Tofino regularly for a good 10 years and have always been satisfied. Unfortunately, the quality has deteriorated significantly recently. The salad dressing was repeatedly different than what was ordered. The Tofino and honey mustard dressings also regularly taste completely different to what we have known and liked for many years. The excuse is always that “the boss was experimenting”. You could live with that if the burger hadn't deteriorated significantly. So we ordered the meat well-done several times and got it medium-rare at best. Now you could simply send the burger back to the kitchen, but if it takes longer anyway because several take-out orders came shortly before, you think twice and, if in doubt, decide against making a complaint. Last point of criticism: from the guest's point of view, there would be nothing wrong with the regular use of a cleaning cloth on the tables. Dear Tofino, unfortunately you are now far from the best burger food.

You can never place an order online using Uber Eats. Seems like a method.

Super delicious! I can only recommend it

Just ordered 2 for 1 and only got one. I called and asked where my second burger was and was told I ordered wrong. All right, thank you for the good service. I'll never order from you again. Then just don't do any actions instead of burning people? Attached is the picture where you can clearly see what was ordered.

One of the best burgers I've ever eaten!

Still one of the best burger joints I know. I had the “Fig Goat Burger” with a 200g patty. The waiting time is sometimes quite long, but it's worth the wait. The fries used to be better, crispier, but I wasn't here for the fries, so the 5 stars are okay for me!

I actually really enjoy eating here because the burgers and fries are really tasty. Unfortunately, the quality of the food fluctuates more often these days. I've always ignored that, but today I was disappointed. We ordered two “medium rare” burgers to take away. When we got home we discovered that the burgers were not only “well done” but also burnt. Unfortunately, it is also very tough and dry. Since the meat is high quality, the price is completely okay for us. But then it has to be prepared well.

We got lunch here. The burger was delicious, the fries were hot and crispy, the bun was fluffy, the sauces were delicious. The sun shines perfectly into the store for a good mood. The service is super nice. So all in all a great lunch break. I'll definitely be back! Top recommendation ❤️🍔

Food great, service flop. I got the wrong burgers and had to drive back and forth for another 30 minutes. Nobody answered the phone in the meantime and they didn't want to warm up the cold burgers on site "because there is so much to do". Extremely poor customer service.

Super tasty, good, rich selection of vegetarian burgers and meat burgers. Fries handmade and delicious.

Very tasty, really good burgers

As always, EVERYTHING is great!!!

First class burger joint!! Nice restaurant, friendly staff and very tasty burgers! Various buns, homemade sauces and deliciously seasoned meat! For the Smashburger patties, I would like it if they were smashed thinner/crispy on the edges. See you next time. Best regards

Delicious burger, fries are ok. Unfortunately, after the last order, neither of them had it for long because the toilet called. Don't want to know what we ate...

Best burger in Essen. Delicious, handcrafted burgers. Always a highlight: the burger of the month. Plus a cozy atmosphere and friendly service.

Leckere Burger und Pommes! Die Auswahl bei Speisen und Getränken ist groß und die Preise sind sehr fair dafür dass das Fleisch 100% Bio ist. Bedienung war freundlich und man musste auch nicht lange auf das Essen warten. Rundum eine sehr gute Erfahrung. Komme gerne wieder :)

Prices high. But the quality is also delivered accordingly. Come again.

Best burger we’ve had in Germany! Fresh ingredients and quick service. Really great vegan options that taste authentic.

Ordered via Uber Eats. Waited 1.5 hours, ordered homemade fries for €5 and received frozen fries. Mayo for €1 was missing. The burgers were pretty good after all. Almost an impertinence.

Best service, best burger and coffee in town One plus with an asterisk

Four of us had dinner. The service was friendly but sometimes very demanding. The menu offers something for every taste, there are different patties and a wide variety of burgers and fries. Unfortunately we had to wait a long time for our food and it didn't quite live up to expectations. The fries came later than the burgers, some of them had the wrong patties and the cheese fries were only sprinkled with cheese.

Super tasty burgers 🍔 Very friendly staff🤗 Please keep it up 👏

Simply great. Both the food and the service are always great here. If you like sweet potatoes, I recommend the Sweet Potato Fries with truffle mayo!

Very cozy, rocking burger shop with super tasty vegan burgers. Will not be the last visit!

Very tasty hamburgers of good quality, the meat is freshly prepared and does not seem to be pre-prepared. Certainly one of the best burger shops in the city. The menu could be a little larger so that everyone can read it. The parking situation is a bit difficult 😞

Bacon Jam Burger ist großartig.

Excellent food, I had the large bacon jam burger and I was completely thrilled. Very tasty organic patty, cool creation with bacon jam, with sweet potato fries with garlic mayo. It was a poem. The service was good and quick, very nice. Definitely not my last visit there.

Super tasty! One of the best smashed burgers I've eaten!

Best burger in a long time! And the fries are also very fresh

Just ordered there for the first time. Absolutely the best burger I have eaten in years. Especially for delivery. I'll definitely go by sometime

We were here at the motor show and wanted to have a nice meal in the evening. Very nice atmosphere, super friendly staff! The food tasted very good (smashed burger and pulled pork fries). The beer was ok, we Allgäu people are simply spoiled 😜 We'll be back! 2 people with food and drinks under 50€ is a good price!

Placed an order for pickup, discovered at home that the order had been messed up. When speaking to staff on the phone, no acceptable solutions were suggested by the employees. The food is now completely overpriced and if mistakes happen with the prices that present the employees with an insurmountable problem, even though it would be really easy to solve, it's just shit, I'll tell you how it is.

If you want to eat very good burgers, Tofino is the place for you! Where else can you choose the degree of doneness between rare, medium and well done? Plus delicious fries etc... The tables are quite small, the ambience isn't a great architectural achievement, but that's forgivable.

The best burgers I know. There are always new, delicious creations. Since you can't make a reservation and the store is quite small, you have to plan for a waiting time.

A nice little restaurant with great food and very attentive staff

Best burgers in town! Lots of vegetarian options available:)

It used to be quite good, but is now below average...

Burgers and fries were great again! And the super delicious cappuccino was the crowning glory!

Burgers are okay. Atmosphere a bit affected. Actually quite entertaining, but it becomes annoying when the waitress is more interested in her own burger than in the guests. Things get unpleasant when the waitress feels disturbed because the guests are in a hurry.

Great ambience and a great selection of vegan dishes - the vegan burgers and the currywurst were really tasty and highly recommended! Even the non-vegans in our group were very happy with their burgers. There is seating both inside and outside, although this is somewhat limited. Overall, definitely worth a visit! ☺️

The best burgers in Essen and the surrounding area!

Excellent burgers and fries. Somewhat surprisingly: Tofino also has one of the best coffees in the southern district. Highly recommended for a quick espresso. The team is very nice and attentive. Personally, I miss a grilled cheese burger on the menu. Speaking of the map. The website desperately needs some love and attention.

We have never been disappointed here. The burgers are very good, the lunch menu is really fair and the staff is friendly.

In the meantime it has simply deteriorated a lot, both food and service and if you have opening hours until 9 p.m. on Sunday and customers want to order something to take away at 8:15 p.m. and are turned away because the kitchen is already closed, that's very weak. . From having the best burger to a restaurant that I would no longer recommend.

Beste Burgerschmiede in Essen! Alles frisch gemacht und alle sind super nett. Kann man nur empfehlen. Nur die Buchstaben in der Speisekarte sind zu klein.

The food is great, the service is always friendly. Since the room is rather small and has a lot of tables, it gets extremely loud. People are screaming while they talk. So we had a headache from the volume and almost had to shout at each other to understand each other. It wasn't relaxing, but the burgers are super tasty.

gerade eben NEU Eins vor ab, bisher habe ich gerne hier gegessen. Aber die Erfahrung des heutigen Tages haben dazu geführt, dass dieses Restaurant mich als Kunden verloren hat. Wir haben zwei Cheeseburger und einmal Pommes bestellt. Nach 45 Minuten haben wir freundlich nach unserer Bestellung gefragt, da wir noch Konzertkarten für den Abend hatten. Man sagte uns, dass es halt viele Lieferando Bestellung gegeben habe und wir weitere 20 Minuten auf zwei Burger und eine Pommes warten sollen. Meiner Meinung nach sollte man nur Bestellung annehmen, die man auch im angemessenen Rahmen erledigen kann. Wartezeit von insgesamt über 1 Stunde, und wir reden hier nicht von Fine Dining, sondern von einer Burgerbude Sind absolut nicht angemessen. Schade. So vergrault man Gäste.

First of all, I've enjoyed eating here so far. But today's experience caused this restaurant to lose me as a customer. We ordered two cheeseburgers and one fries. After 45 minutes we politely asked for our order as we still had concert tickets for the evening. We were told that there had been a lot of Lieferando orders and that we should wait another 20 minutes for two burgers and a fries. In my opinion, you should only accept orders that you can do within reason. Waiting time of over 1 hour in total, and we're not talking about fine dining here, but about a burger joint. They are absolutely not appropriate. Too bad. This is how you scare away guests.

I ordered something to pick up and unfortunately found that the service left a lot to be desired. After a long wait, I found out that my burger had been ready for 10 minutes - without anyone informing me. Why aren't customers simply notified when the food is ready? If this is the usual system, you should at least make it clear when ordering that you have to keep an eye on the status of the food yourself. It shouldn't be so difficult to say, "Hey, your burger is ready." Instead, when you ask, you feel like you've been taken aback when you're told that your food is already ready. This doesn't leave a good impression, because as a customer you shouldn't have the feeling of being ignored. In the end, both the fries and the burger were cold - which makes it difficult to give a fair assessment of the food.

Forgot extras, burger almost cold, burger meat black in some places (tasted burnt), received a different drink than what I ordered

We were given a voucher and had a burger here for the first time today. A small shop: rustic and nice. When it's full, it's also quite loud. For us it's more for a short visit, but... ... the service is incredibly friendly and the burgers were incredibly tasty (goat cheese and fig = ❤️). Fresh and tasty. The fries were also super tasty - both the standard fries and the fries with bacon. We will definitely stop by again and take a burger break. Thank you!

My ex-girlfriend once took me to Tofino, which I'm very happy about. I come from Nuremberg and whenever I make it to Essen, it's always Tofino. I love this store! Small and very fine. The burgers are really great and the service staff are really nice. Please keep it up. I'd love to come back...probably in January 😅

Great food, very friendly and attentive staff. Sometimes you have to wait a bit for a free table, but it's worth it. Burger of the month is always worth a try. Best burger joint in Essen.

Really tasty burger, you could feel it's made with good materials and the fried potatoes were seasoned and really crispy! Had the bacon jam burger. Will go again for sure.

Tofino has been our go-to burger shop in Essen for over 10 years. We go there at least once a month to try the changing burger of the month (the Christmas burger with loos and red cabbage…). There is always the fantastic poutine or chilli cheese fries made from homemade potato sticks. The burgers on the menu are all good too. My favorites: Grande Cochones and Bacon Jam Burgers. The Brutally Smashed Burger has recently joined the ranks. The long-established staff is always nice and friendly. With around 30 seats, the store is always particularly full at peak times, but if you come anti-cyclically, you can get a seat.

Delicious burgers, unfortunately difficult to reach by email, telephone or PM. The chili fries were missing from my last order. Unfortunately my complaint was not answered.

Highly recommended! Just treat yourself to a cold drink, an excellent burger of your choice and to round it off with some poutine fries. -Let your taste buds explode-

One of the best burgers I have ever had