The Spot – American
This lively neighborhood haunt hums with the nostalgic energy of a classic American grill, where the savory aroma of sizzling patties and toasted buns draws in a hungry, eclectic crowd. The kitchen masters the art of the flat-top, turning out legendary creations like the yolk-topped One-Eyed Bacon Cheeseburger and the iconic GUS Burger, each layered with melting cheese and served in a casual, high-energy atmosphere. Whether you’re craving a hearty veggie stack or a sunrise-inspired ham and egg sandwich, every plate delivers a soulful, unpretentious taste of pure comfort.
University Avenue +14342959899 https://www.thespotuva.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Spot
Dairy-Free at The Spot
The Spot in Toronto has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Side - Ham and Double GUS. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Spot
The Spot in Toronto has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Side - Ham and Double Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Spot
The Spot in Toronto has 22 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Double GUS, Apple Pie and GrillsWith. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Spot
The Spot in Toronto has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side - Ham, Reuben Sandwich and Lamb Gyro Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Spot
The Spot in Toronto has 6 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Side - Ham and Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Spot
The Spot in Toronto has 8 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Side - Ham and Sam's Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Spot
The Spot in Toronto has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Side - Ham and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Spot
The Spot in Toronto has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Double GUS, Sam's Hot Sauce and Veggie Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Spot
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Reuben Sandwich | 22.7 g | 57.6 g |
| Club Sandwich | 49.1 g | 57.3 g |
| Country Ham & Egg Sandwich | 48.2 g | 44.9 g |
| Sierra Mist - Can | 0 g | 41.7 g |
| Ham & Cheese Sub | 46.7 g | 38.1 g |
| Chicken Gyro Sandwich | 57.6 g | 37.6 g |
| Steak, Egg & Bacon Sub | 30 g | 33.1 g |
| Steak & Cheese Sub | 0.4 g | 27.8 g |
| Corned Beef Sub | 26.2 g | 27.5 g |
| (1) Egg | 111.3 g | 25.4 g |
| Lamb Gyro Sandwich | 18.2 g | 24.7 g |
| Ham & Cheese Sandwich | 35.1 g | 23.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding burgers and high-quality kitchen preparation, guests consistently praise the cozy and pleasant atmosphere that makes for a satisfying visit. Reviewers highlight the prompt and timely service, noting that the kitchen clearly takes pride in delivering well-executed dishes that leave diners feeling impressed. Standout dishes include the burger, which guests recommend for its exceptional flavor and quality.
Menu
Burgers
- The GUS Burger - $7: The original Gus Burger, a delicious cheeseburger with our signature fried egg on top. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double GUS - $9: Double the Gus pleasure! Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Motor Burger - $11: The original Gus Burger, a delicious cheeseburger with our signature fried egg on top, then crowned with a wedge of delicious ham. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $6: Fundamentally, this is the basis of our delicious burgers. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $8: A hearty quarter-pound cheeseburger with three slices of crispy bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- One-Eyed Bacon Cheeseburger - $10: The original Gus Burger, a delicious cheeseburger with our signature fried egg on top. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hamburger - $6: Pure, delicious... what you dream of. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $8: For those that love the robust power of green. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Gus - $9: Our Veggie Gus arrives with a halo. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Ham & Egg Sandwich - $7: Ham and egg sandwich. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Sausage & Egg Sandwich - $7: Savory, low county Virginia sausage and egg on white or whole wheat. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bologna & Egg Sandwich - $7: Big old thick slice of grilled bologna, with egg and cheese. Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Sandwich - $7: Perfect ham & cheese combination served on wheat or white toast. Available at: lunch
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $5: Classic grilled cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- One-Eyed Bacon Grilled Cheese - $8: Grilled cheese with bacon, an egg, and cheese on white bread. Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- BLT Sandwich - $7: Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and white toast. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Sandwich - $10: Triple decker turkey club with bacon with american and provolone cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben Sandwich - $10: Two pieces of grilled rye bread with provolone cheese, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing and corn beef. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Gyro Sandwich - $10: Tangy greek specialty. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Gyro Sandwich - $12: Tangy greek specialty. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Filet - $9: Big piece of breaded chicken on a savory roll with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Filet - $9: Fresh cod deep-fried and served with lettuce and tomato on a roll. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Dog - $5: Quarter-pound hot dog. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Ham & Egg Sandwich - $7 Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Turkey & Cheese Sandwich - $7: Light and fresh turkey and cheese. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Subs
- Steak & Cheese Sub - $11: Grilled thick-cut steak, tomatoes, lettuce, provolone cheese and green peppers. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sub - $11: Grilled chicken philly. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corned Beef Sub - $11: Corned Beef grilled with your choice of onions and peppers served on a bun. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Sub - $11: Pastrami with cheese or all the toppings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey & Cheese Sub - $11: Turkey and provolone with your choice of toppings on an 8" roll. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ham & Cheese Sub - $11: Virginia ham and American cheese with your choice of toppings on an 8" roll. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak, Egg & Bacon Sub - $13 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $5: Crispy delicious fries. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $6: Fries generously layered with a medium cheddar sauce. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $6: Crispy onion rings. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- (1) Egg - $1.65: Farm fresh egg. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ranch Dressing - $1.1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Honey Mustard Sauce - $1.1 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Sam's Hot Sauce - $1.1 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Sausage - $3.3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Side - Ham - $3.3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Double Steak - $4.4 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Cheese - $1.1 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Chili Cheese Fries - $7: Fries generously layered with a medium cheddar sauce and chili. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- GrillsWith - $7: Two grilled donuts with vanilla ice cream on top. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Pie - $5: Dark chocolate with cream topping. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Lemon Pie - $5: Tangy lemon pie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Apple Pie ala Mode - $7: Apple pie with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Apple Pie - $5: Straight-up, all-American apple pie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Beverages
- Pepsi - Can - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Diet Pepsi - Can - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Dr Pepper - Can - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal
- Sierra Mist - Can - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Iced Tea - $3
- Hot Tea - $3
- Coffee - $3
- Bottled Water - $3
- Jarritos - $3
- Gatorade - $4
- Hot Chocolate - $3
- Orange Juice - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about The Spot
- Is The Spot dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Spot has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sausage, Side - Ham and Double GUS.
- What can I eat at The Spot on a dairy-free diet?
- Sausage, Side - Ham and Double GUS carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Spot have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Double GUS and Sam's Hot Sauce.
- Is The Spot gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Spot?
- Reuben Sandwich, at roughly 57.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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