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| - My rating is solely based on the Chicken and Waffles. I wish I wrote this review earlier, since it has been over a year since I visited The Stockyards.
I remember going on a Sunday morning and having to wait close to an hour for counter seating. I vaguely remember it being a cramped and uncomfortable dining experience. But what I do recall vividly is the delicious Fried Chicken and Waffles. I guess it is true what they say about smell/taste being closely associated with memory and emotion.
I am from Toronto but lived in Georgia for over 10 years. I've eaten my share of waffles and fried chicken individually, but never together. For the longest time, I viewed the combination as strange and could not imagine it tasting good. Thus I passed up opportunities to eat the dish at famous places like Gladys Knight & Ron's Chicken & Waffles in Atlanta and Roscoe's In LA. Ironically, I tried the combination for the first time at The Stockyards. Who would have thought I would try it for the first time in Canada.
The fried chicken is on point. It rivals the fried chicken i've had living down south in Georgia. That's saying a lot, since everything is deep fried in the South. The batter is crispy, light but definitely a little greasy. Don't expect thick crunchy breading or seasoning, since the real focus is on the chicken meat itself. The chicken is tender and incredibly juicy. 3 generous pieces of chicken come with the waffle: 1 leg, 1 breast and 1 drumstick. For $13 bucks, it's a pretty good deal.
The waffle is soft, thick and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. It soaks in some of the grease and moisture of the chicken without becoming too soggy or heavy. Overall a decent waffle, but it definitely takes a backseat to the chicken in terms of being the star of the dish.
What brings the dish together is the syrup. Described on the menu as "chili maple molasses citrus glaze", I will just call it awesome. Without this syrup, I am not sure if the chicken and waffle dish would come together so nicely. It's sweet but also spicy. This kick adds an additional flavor component to the dish and makes eating this chicken an irresistible compulsion. Selling this bottled syrup commercially would make a lot of money. Simply put, the chili maple syrup is the bomb.
Anyways, this is definitely a gem of a restaurant in Toronto, where BBQ and American comfort food are generally lacking. I will be back to try their BBQ ribs and burgers. Just be prepared to wait for a seat. Also keep in mind that the seating is not very comfortable, due to the small physical space of the restaurant. Take out is not a horrible idea.
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