The Burnt Tongue

10 Cannon St E, Hamilton
(905) 536-1146

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Samosa Soup & Chimichurri Fries
Cream of Broccoli and Cheddar
French Onion Grilled Cheese
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
WC Mushroom Soup
Tortellini Soup
Hand-Cut Fries
Bangkok Fries
Tomato Soup
Kale Caesar

Menu

Soup
Creamy Tomato & Tortellini with Grana Padano & Basil Pesto
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: tomato, tomato paste, cheese tortellini, cream, butter, flour, vegetable stock
Lemon Turmeric Chicken & Rice with Dill
DIETARY: Gluten & Dairy Free INGREDIENTS: chicken, jasmine rice, celery, carrot, garlic, ginger, onion, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, cayenne, turmeric, white vinegar, chicken stock
Yucatan Pork Stew over Rice with Green Onion
DIETARY: Gluten & Dairy Free INGREDIENTS: pork shoulder, tomato, onion, garlic, carrot, ancho chili, bay leaf, clove, lime juice, cilantro, chicken stock
Coconut Curry Corn Chowder with Cilantro
DIETARY: Vegan & Gluten Free INGREDIENTS: corn, red pepper, red lentil, potato, coconut milk, onion, garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, vegetable stock
Andalusian Gazpacho with Sweet Pepper & Cucumber
DIETARY: Vegan INGREDIENTS: tomato, cucumber, red onion, red pepper, garlic, bread, oil, red wine vinegar, tabasco

Sandwich
Full Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: white cheddar, panini bread, margarine
Half Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: white cheddar, panini bread, margarine
Full French Onion Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: white cheddar, caramelized onion, panini bread, margarine
Half French Onion Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: white cheddar, caramelized onion, panini bread, margarine
Full Tomato & Basil Pesto Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: white cheddar, tomato, panini bread, margarine, Basil pesto: basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Grana Padano
Half Tomato & Basil Pesto Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: white cheddar, tomato, panini bread, margarine, Basil pesto: basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Grana Padano
Full Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: chicken, white cheddar, cream cheese, Frank's RedHot, panini bread, margarine
Half Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: chicken, white cheddar, cream cheese, Frank's RedHot, panini bread, margarine
Full Tuna Melt
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: provolone, sourdough, margarine, Tuna salad mix: tuna, mayonnaise, onion, pickle
Half Tuna Melt
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: provolone, sourdough, margarine, Tuna salad mix: tuna, mayonnaise, onion, pickle
Full Grilled Chicken & Provolone
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: grilled chicken, provolone, tomato, mayonnaise, panini bread, margarine, Basil pesto: basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Grana Padano
Half Grilled Chicken & Provolone
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: grilled chicken, provolone, tomato, mayonnaise, panini bread, margarine, Basil pesto: basil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Grana Padano
Full Egg Salad Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: white cheddar, panini bread, margarine, Egg salad mix: hardboiled egg, butter, mayonnaise
Half Egg Salad Grilled Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: white cheddar, panini bread, margarine, Egg salad mix: hardboiled egg, butter, mayonnaise
Full Smoked Ham, Apricot Jam & Goat Cheese
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: smoked ham, goat cheese, arugula, panini bread, margarine, Spicy apricot jam: dried apricot, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, chili flake
Half Smoked Ham, Apricot Jam & Goat Cheese
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: smoked ham, goat cheese, arugula, panini bread, margarine, Spicy apricot jam: dried apricot, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, chili flake
Full Cubano
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: smoked ham, fried onion, pepperoncini, yellow mustard, Swiss cheese, garlic mayo, margarine, Marinated pulled pork shoulder: orange juice, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, brown sugar, chili flake, onion
Half Cubano
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: smoked ham, fried onion, pepperoncini, yellow mustard, Swiss cheese, garlic mayo, margarine, Marinated pulled pork shoulder: orange juice, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, brown sugar, chili flake, onion
Full Roasted Tomato & Jalapeño Pesto (Vegan)
DIETARY: Vegan INGREDIENTS: roasted tomato, lemon juice, arugula, panini bread, margarine, Jalapeño pesto: sunflower seed, garlic, basil, jalapeño, oil, lemon juice
Half Roasted Tomato & Jalapeño Pesto (Vegan)
DIETARY: Vegan INGREDIENTS: roasted tomato, lemon juice, arugula, panini bread, margarine, Jalapeño pesto: sunflower seed, garlic, basil, jalapeño, oil, lemon juice
Full Egg Salad Sandwich
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: sourdough, Egg salad mix: hardboiled egg, butter, mayonnaise
Half Egg Salad Sandwich
DIETARY: Vegetarian INGREDIENTS: sourdough, Egg salad mix: hardboiled egg, butter, mayonnaise
Grinder Sandwich
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: smoked ham, salami, provolone, tomato, iceberg lettuce, purple onion, pepperoncini, mayonnaise, garlic, hot dog bun, Creamy red wine vinaigrette: mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning, garlicpowder, dried mustard, Grana Padano, garlic
Classic Hot Dog
DIETARY: Dairy Free INGREDIENTS: beef hot dog, yellow mustard, ketchup, relish, white onion, hot dog bun
Elote Hot Dog
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: beef hot dog, grilled corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime, cotija, chipotle, cilantro, hot dog bun

Burger
Classic Burger - Single
DIETARY: Dairy Free INGREDIENTS: 4 oz all-beef patty, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, onion, pickle, hamburger bun
Classic Burger - Double
DIETARY: Dairy Free INGREDIENTS: 2 x 4 oz all-beef patties, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, onion, pickle, hamburger bun
Deluxe Burger - Single
DIETARY: Dairy Free INGREDIENTS: 4 oz all-beef patty, onion, pickle, tomato, lettuce, hamburger bun, Special sauce: mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, red wine vinegar
Deluxe Burger - Double
DIETARY: Dairy Free INGREDIENTS: 2 x 4 oz all-beef patties, onion, pickle, tomato, lettuce, hamburger bun, Special sauce: mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, red wine vinegar
Green Chile Cheeseburger - Single
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: 4 oz all-beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, mayonnaise, roasted green chile, hamburger bun
Black Bean Burger (Vegan)
DIETARY: Vegan INGREDIENTS: black bean patty, red onion, pickle, tomato, lettuce, hamburger bun, Tahini: tahini, sesame oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, za'atar seasoning, maple syrup
Green Chile Cheeseburger - Double
DIETARY: - INGREDIENTS: 2 x 4 oz all-beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mustard, mayonnaise, roasted green chile, hamburger bun

Fries
Hand-Cut Fries
DIETARY: Vegan & Gluten Free INGREDIENTS: potato, Lawry's Original seasoned salt
Bangkok Fries
DIETARY: Vegetarian & Dairy Free INGREDIENTS: potato, garlic mayo, Sriracha, hoisin, peanuts, cilantro, Lawry's Original seasoned salt
Loaded Dill Pickle Fries
DIETARY: Vegetarian & Gluten Free INGREDIENTS: potato, pickle, white onion, chive, Dill seasoning: salt, coriander seed, dill seed, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, dill, citric acid, Dill mayo: Dijon mustard, oil, lemon, garlic, dill, salt
Cheesy Crab Fries
DIETARY: Gluten Free INGREDIENTS: potato, crab meat, lemon garlic cream, cheese sauce, scallion, Old Bay seasoning

Salad
Kale Caesar
DIETARY: Gluten Free INGREDIENTS: kale, Grana Padano, lemon, Caesar dressing: Dijon mustard, oil, lemon, garlic, pasteurized liquid yolk, salt, pepper, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire
Kale Fruit, Nut & Goat Cheese
DIETARY: Vegetarian & Gluten Free INGREDIENTS: kale, toasted nuts & seeds, dried fruit, goat cheese, Balsamic dressing: Dijon mustard, oil, garlic, sugar, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar
Mediterranean Kale & Quinoa Salad (Vegan)
DIETARY: Vegan & Gluten Free INGREDIENTS: kale, quinoa, chickpea, sun-dried tomato, pepperoncini, kalamata olive, sunflower seed, Za'atar tahini dressing: tahini, za'atar seasoning, garlic, sesame oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, canola oil
Greek Summer Potato Salad
DIETARY: Vegetarian & Gluten Free INGREDIENTS: new potato, kalamata olive, sun-dried tomato, caper, purple onion, dill, feta, Creamy red wine vinaigrette: mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dried mustard, Grana Padano, garlic

Dessert
Carrot Cake Ice Cream Sandwich

Beverage
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Gingerale
Nestea
Perrier
Bottled Water

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Recent Reviews

I absolutely love the sandwiches from Burnt Tongue on Cannon St — every time I order, it hits the spot. The flavors are bold, fresh and satisfying, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. The price is more than fair for what you get — generous portions and you really feel like it’s worth every penny. The staff are friendly and kind, always welcoming and efficient. And I’m always impressed by how fast they get my food out — quick service but never rushed, just...
November 2025
You can never go wrong at Burnt Tongue. The 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich and ravioli-tomato soup just gets better each time! Try this spot for delicious food that’s quick and affordable. There will be nothing left and you won’t want to give anyone “a taste!” 😊
October 2025
“I get the clean spoon award.”
“And i get the clean fork award.”

[welllll… it’s the Clean Bowl and Clean Plate awards, but close enough.]

First time visit but we’ll gladly come back. Fair prices, nice options and good portions. Small soup and half sandwich make a good lunch meal. Tomato & Tortellini soup was tasty, Tarragon Chicken Salad was good (not “great”, but I’m a chicken salad snob).

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September 2025

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The Burnt Tongue

10 Cannon St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 1Z5
(905) 536-1146