The Burnt Tongue

182 Locke St S, Hamilton
(289) 389-1156

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Creamy Tomato and Tortellini Soup
Creamy Tomato and Tortellini V
Carrot Cake Ice Cream Sandwich
French Onion Grilled Cheese
Loaded Dill Pickle Fries
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Tomato Tortellini Soup
Bangkok Fries and Soup
Deluxe Double Burger
Tomato & Basil Pesto

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Creamy Tomato & Tortellini
INGREDIENTS: tomatoes, cheese tortellini, tomato paste, butter, cream, flour, vegetable stock GARNISH: Grana Padano & Basil Pesto DIETARY: V (Vegetarian) ALLERGY ALERT: DAIRY (Cream, Butter, Cheese Tortellini, Grana Padano, Basil Pesto), GLUTEN (Flour, Cheese Tortellini)
Roasted Garlic Potato Leek
INGREDIENTS: potatoes, leeks, roasted garlic, cream, butter, vegetable stock GARNISH: Chili Oil & Crispy Onions* DIETARY: VC* (Vegetarian, Celiac Friendly without Crispy Onions) ALLERGY ALERT: DAIRY (Cream & Butter), GLUTEN (Crispy Onion Topping*)
Regular Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes / Seasoning Salt
Single - Deluxe
4oz All Beef Patty / Special Sauce / Lettuce / Tomato / Diced Onion / Dill Pickle
Classic Tuna Melt
Tuna Salad / Provolone / Sourdough
Double - Deluxe
2x 4oz All Beef Patty / Special Sauce / Lettuce / Tomato / Diced Onion / Dill Pickle
Dill Pickle Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes / Dill Seasoning / Lemon Dill Aioli / Dill Pickle / Onions
Chicken Tomatillo Posole Verde
INGREDIENTS: chicken thighs, tomatillos, jalapenos, poblanos, hominy, cilantro, onions, garlic, coriander, cumin, oregano, chicken stock GARNISH: Crispy Tortilla & Cilantro DIETARY: CD (Celiac Friendly, Dairy Free) ALLERGY ALERT: *Please See Ingredients
Grilled Cheese
White Cheddar
Single - Classic
4oz All Beef Patty / Ketchup / Mustard / Mayo / Diced Onion / Dill Pickle

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Creamy Tomato & Tortellini
INGREDIENTS: tomatoes, cheese tortellini, tomato paste, butter, cream, flour, vegetable stock GARNISH: Grana Padano & Basil Pesto DIETARY: V (Vegetarian) ALLERGY ALERT: DAIRY (Cream, Butter, Cheese Tortellini, Grana Padano, Basil Pesto), GLUTEN (Flour, Cheese Tortellini)
Roasted Garlic Potato Leek
INGREDIENTS: potatoes, leeks, roasted garlic, cream, butter, vegetable stock GARNISH: Chili Oil & Crispy Onions* DIETARY: VC* (Vegetarian, Celiac Friendly without Crispy Onions) ALLERGY ALERT: DAIRY (Cream & Butter), GLUTEN (Crispy Onion Topping*)
Single - Classic
4oz All Beef Patty / Ketchup / Mustard / Mayo / Diced Onion / Dill Pickle
Regular Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes / Seasoning Salt
Kale Caesar
Fresh Kale / Grana Padano / Lemon / Caesar Dressing

Soups
Creamy Tomato & Tortellini
INGREDIENTS: tomatoes, cheese tortellini, tomato paste, butter, cream, flour, vegetable stock GARNISH: Grana Padano & Basil Pesto DIETARY: V (Vegetarian) ALLERGY ALERT: DAIRY (Cream, Butter, Cheese Tortellini, Grana Padano, Basil Pesto), GLUTEN (Flour, Cheese Tortellini)
Roasted Garlic Potato Leek
INGREDIENTS: potatoes, leeks, roasted garlic, cream, butter, vegetable stock GARNISH: Chili Oil & Crispy Onions* DIETARY: VC* (Vegetarian, Celiac Friendly without Crispy Onions) ALLERGY ALERT: DAIRY (Cream & Butter), GLUTEN (Crispy Onion Topping*)
Andalusian Gazpacho - Cold Soup
*Cold Soup* INGREDIENTS: tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, garlic, bread, tabasco, red wine vinegar, canola oil GARNISH: Sweet Pepper, Cucumber & Extra Virgin Olive Oil DIETARY: VV (Vegan) ALLERGY ALERT: GLUTEN (Bread)
Chilled Summer Beet - Cold Soup
*Cold Soup* INGREDIENTS: beets, beet juice, sour cream, yogurt, lemon, cucumber, green onion, dill, white vinegar, sugar, vegetable stock GARNISH: Sour Cream & Dill DIETARY: VC (Vegetarian, Celiac Friendly) ALLERGY ALERT: DAIRY (Yogurt, Sour Cream)
Chicken Tomatillo Posole Verde
INGREDIENTS: chicken thighs, tomatillos, jalapenos, poblanos, hominy, cilantro, onions, garlic, coriander, cumin, oregano, chicken stock GARNISH: Crispy Tortilla & Cilantro DIETARY: CD (Celiac Friendly, Dairy Free) ALLERGY ALERT: *Please See Ingredients
Masala Red Lentil Stew
INGREDIENTS: red lentils, tomatoes, coconut milk, peanut butter, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, turmeric, serrano, cumin, coriander, paprika, curry, garam masala, cilantro, vegetable stock GARNISH: Over Rice with Chili Oil, Crispy Onions & Cilantro DIETARY: VV (Vegan) ALLERGY ALERT: GLUTEN (Crispy Onions) PEANUTS (Peanut Butter)
Sweet Potato & Poblano
INGREDIENTS: sweet potatoes, poblano, corn, carrots, coconut milk, garlic, onions, chipotle powder, cumin, oregano, turmeric, ginger GARNISH: Green Chutney & Crispy Tortilla DIETARY: VVC (Vegan, Celiac Friendly) ALLERGY ALERT: CASHEWS (Green Chutney)

Salads
Summer Potato Salad
Potatoes / Bacon / Dill / Pickle /Mayonnaise / Mustard / Sour Cream / Cheddar / Chives
Kale Caesar
Fresh Kale / Grana Padano / Lemon / Caesar Dressing
Kale Fruit & Nut
Fresh Kale / Toasted Nuts & Seeds / Dried Fruit / Goat Cheese / Balsamic Dressing
Crunchy Kale & Cucumber
Kale / Pickled Carrots & Cucumber / Crispy Onions / Cilantro / Pepitas / Peanuts / Carrot Ginger Dressing

Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Chicken / Cheddar / Cream Cheese / Frank's Red Hot / Panini Bread
Smoked Turkey & Swiss
Smoked Turkey / Swiss Cheese / Tomato / Pickles / Pepperoncini Mayo / Panini Bread
Classic Tuna Melt
Tuna Salad / Provolone / Sourdough
Pastrami Grilled Cheese
Pastrami / Swiss Cheese / Spicy Mustard / Panini Bread
HALF Smoked Turkey & Swiss
Smoked Turkey / Swiss Cheese / Tomato / Pickles / Pepperoncini Mayo / Panini Bread
Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese
Ground Beef / Provolone / Tomato Sauce / Panini Bread
Egg Salad Sandwich
Egg Salad / Green Onion / Sourdough Bread
HALF Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
Chicken / Cheddar / Cream Cheese / Frank's Red Hot / Panini Bread
Tomato & Basil Pesto
White Cheddar / Basil Pesto / Fresh Tomato
Vegan Mumbai Sandwich
Potato Masala / Green Chutney (contains cashews) / Tomato / Red Onion / Panini Bread
HALF Tomato & Basil Pesto
White Cheddar / Basil Pesto / Fresh Tomato
HALF Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese
Ground Beef / Provolone / Tomato Sauce / Panini Bread
HALF Egg Salad Sandwich
Egg Salad / Green Onion / Sourdough
HALF Classic Tuna Melt
Tuna Salad / Provolone / Sourdough Bread
HALF Vegan Mumbai Sandwich
Potato Masala / Green Chutney (contains cashews) / Tomato / Red Onion / Panini Bread
HALF Smoked Ham, Pickle & Potato Sandwich
Smoked Ham / Pickle / Potato Salad / Sourdough
Smoked Ham, Pickle & Potato Sandwich
Smoked Ham / Pickle / Potato Salad / Sourdough Bread
Grilled Cheese
White Cheddar
HALF Grilled Cheese
White Cheddar
French Onion
White Cheddar / Caramelized Onions
HALF French Onion
White Cheddar / Caramelized Onions
HALF Pastrami & Swiss
Pastrami / Swiss Cheese / Spicy Mustard / Panini Bread

Burgers
Single - Classic
4oz All Beef Patty / Ketchup / Mustard / Mayo / Diced Onion / Dill Pickle
Single - Deluxe
4oz All Beef Patty / Special Sauce / Lettuce / Tomato / Diced Onion / Dill Pickle
Double - Classic
2x 4oz All Beef Patty / Ketchup / Mustard / Mayo / Diced Onion / Dill Pickle
Double - Deluxe
2x 4oz All Beef Patty / Special Sauce / Lettuce / Tomato / Diced Onion / Dill Pickle
Black Bean Burger
Black Bean Patty / Provolone / Ancho Mayo / Red Onion / Crispy Tortilla / Cilantro

Fries
Regular Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes / Seasoning Salt
Large Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes / Seasoning Salt

Loaded Fries
Bangkok Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes / Seasoning Salt / Garlic Mayo / Hoisin / Sriracha / Peanuts / Cilantro
Butter Chicken Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes / Butter Chicken / Crispy Onions / Green Chutney (contains cashews)
Dill Pickle Fries
Fresh Cut Potatoes / Dill Seasoning / Lemon Dill Aioli / Dill Pickle / Onions

Sauces
Dutch Mayo
Regular Ketchup
Chipotle Mayo
Curry Ketchup

Beverages
San Pelligrino: Blood Orange
Diet Pepsi
Nestea
Pepsi
Ginger Ale
San Pelligrino: Lemon
Mug Root Beer
Bubly - Orange
Bubly - Lime
Bottled Water
Bubly - Cherry

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Recent Reviews

My sister and I came here for lunch after a winter hike, it was a delicious way to warm up from the cold. Orders are placed at the cash register, you seat yourself then food is brought to your table. If you come during peak times it can be busy and seating can be full. The food was fresh, tasty and delicious. We each had a soup, I had a grilled cheese then we shared the dill pickle fries. There are gluten free options which is amazing as my sister has an intolerance. The staff...
February 2026
I recommend the Locke St location which is excellent. But I just had delivery from either the King W or Dundas one that was brutal. Tortellini soup had like 3 Tortellinis and the burgers had clearly been pre cooked but not reheated tastied like cold grease and the cheese was not even remotely melted and still cold. Anyway the Locke location is awesome but wont do delivery again in case the delivery service goes to another location.
December 2025
My girlfriend and I went here last night for our anniversary, and it was really nice! I got the garlic potato leek soup with a bun, and a tomato pesto grilled cheese. She got a regular portion of bangkok fries and a caramelized onion grilled cheese.

The soup was incredibly garlicky which was nice! The bun was soft and tender, it came with some butter on the side. The tomato pesto grilled cheese was nice, I wish the pesto was a bit more flavourful but it was...
November 2025

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The Burnt Tongue

182 Locke St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4B3
(289) 389-1156