The wheel, modern democracy, movable type, the internet … The Hockey Burger. The evolution of invention is magnificent my friend and I dare you to tell me which of these is most important. Sure it's nice to be able to get from point A to point B, have everyday freedoms from oppression, read a book or two, and know exactly what someone you haven't seen since high school is doing at this very moment … but wouldn't you rather be devouring a juicy cheeseburger topped with a butterflied polish hot dog? And so we bring to you, Mike's Sandwich Shop … home of "The Hockey Burger." It's one of those things that when you bite into it, and the flavors of the plump, smokey polish dog dance with the flame grilled beefy burger, you know what Columbus felt like when he discovered the new world … or India … or something like that. It always reminds me of a burger your Pops would make on the barbecue … one of those slowly-crafted, made-with-love, hearty and delicious, straight-from-the-grill burgers … if your Pops was as freaking awesome as Mike. I've been going here ever since I was a little GRUB, especially since it's only a few blocks from my Dad's work. Could you really drive by this place in the morning, knowing that inside those hallowed walls they're prepping hot dogs, burgers, super-battered onion rings, and crisp-cut-golden fries, and not come back for lunch!? I don't know if it's the uniqueness of The Hockey Burger or the old-school hockey fanatic vibe, but simply put, Mike's is just awesome. As a kid I always confused this place with Mikita's donuts from Wayne's Word. And in my mind Mike was always played by Ed O'Neill (Trust us, you'll be happy if you click the link. Seriously, how did Ed O'Neill not win an Oscar?). And with that, we pass on to you adventurous GRUB-voyager the map to a new discovery, the new glorious world that is The Hockey Burger, fries, and a coke … just make sure you're ready for a whole new GRUB.






