When it comes to burgers, Canadians have plenty of choices. From long-established Canadian chains to major international brands, the competition for burger lovers is strong. But which restaurant serves Canada’s favorite burger?
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We asked readers from FlyerCa.com: “What’s Your Favorite Burger in Canada?” More than 1,200 votes were cast, and the results put two Canadian-born chains at the top of the ranking.
Survey Results: August 20, 2026
Harvey’s Takes the No. 1 Spot – No surprise here, Harvey’s finished first with 27.79%, receiving 339 votes. It was a relatively close contest, however, with A&W finishing just a few percentage points behind.
Harvey’s has been serving Canadians since 1959 and is particularly known for its flame-grilled burgers and customizable toppings. Customers can choose their toppings as their burger is prepared, an approach that has long helped distinguish Harvey’s from many of its fast-food competitors.
A&W another Canadian Brand takes the second place – A&W came in second with 24.10%, or 294 votes. Only 45 votes separated A&W from Harvey’s, showing just how competitive the race for the top spot was. Together, Harvey’s and A&W captured 51.89% of all votes, meaning more than half of respondents selected one of these two Canadian brands as their favorite.
Burger King Takes Third Place – Burger King ranked third, receiving 14.43% with 176 votes, while Wendy’s, another international well-known burger giant followed in fourth place at 10.41% with 127 votes, Five Guys rounding out the top five, earning 6.64% and 81 votes.
One interesting result is the relatively low position of McDonald’s Burgers. Despite being one of the largest and most recognizable fast-food chains in Canada, it received 4.67% of the vote, or 57 votes, placing behind the “Other” category.
Canadian Burger Chains Lead the Poll
The most notable finding is that Canadian-founded burger chains occupy the top two positions. Harvey’s was founded in Richmond Hill, Ontario, while A&W’s Canadian business developed into a separate Canadian company after its split from the U.S. operation. Both brands have built a strong presence across the country.
The results suggest that Canadian burger fans aren’t necessarily choosing the world’s biggest fast-food names. Harvey’s and A&W together received more votes than Burger King, Wendy’s, Five Guys, McDonald’s and Dairy Queen combined.
The survey results show a clear preference at the top: Harvey’s and A&W are in a league of their own in this poll. Nearly 52% of respondents chose one of the two.
About the Survey
This online poll asked readers “What’s Your Favorite Burger in Canada? Vote for Canada’s Favorite Burger!” A total of 1,220 votes were recorded.
The results reflect the preferences of people who voluntarily participated in the poll and should not be interpreted as a scientifically representative survey of the entire Canadian population. Percentages have been rounded and may not total exactly 100%.