Beam's

What is Beam's? Located at 1973 Queen Street East near Kew Gardens in The Beach, Beam's is a bright neighbourhood counter dedicated to the timeless pairing of hot dogs and ice cream. Operating from a compact storefront with outdoor bench seating, the spot caters directly to sunseekers, locals, and beachgoers strolling the Queen East strip. The setup is deliberately straightforward and nostalgic, prioritizing freshly steamed franks on quality bakery buns and generous scoops.

Beam's Menu & What to Order The main draw is the Big Beam Footlong, featuring a Montreal-style steamed hot dog loaded with cheddar, crisp lettuce, pickles, diced onions, and signature sauce on a soft COBS Bread bun. If you prefer a punchier bite, the Oktoberfest Footlong piles on tangy sauerkraut, mustard, and mayo, while the BLT Footlong delivers salty crunch with bacon bits and tomatoes. Pair your dog with a thick, hand-spun milkshake or a classic fizzy float. Finish with an eight-ounce scoop or grab a hand-packed pint of rotating ice cream flavours to go.

Know Before You Go This is a 100% walk-in counter operation without table service, and queues move briskly even during peak summer afternoons. Grab your food for a quick bench bite out front or pack it three blocks south to the boardwalk and beach. Street parking along Queen Street East is heavily contested during warm months, so taking the 501 Queen streetcar is the most hassle-free route.