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| - Lou Dawg's couldn't be more perfect for the area: right on Ryerson Campus, in a location once occupied by Pasta Pappa. PP never appealed to me but wow, Lou Dawg's does. Late hours, seated service or take out and enough variety for any tastes, even things vegetarians!
The first time that I went, i got the beef brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. Every time since then, I've ordered the exact same thing. So boring, I know! But I can't seem to tear myself away from it. The meat is well-sauced and slightly smokey from, ya know, being smoked. It's all very tender on a white bun that holds together while you still get that sloppy joe feel. Use two hands.
The sweet potato fries are good. They have huge flakes of salt and are tender. It's a little disappointing because who doesn't like crispy-on-the-outside fries? But still, they make for a nice accompaniment to a sandwich. If you want a side sauce, I say go for chipotle mayo. 50 cents extra for refills which I find kind of lame but it's worth it.
It is at this establishment that I discovered deep-fried pickles! Not really, my friend made me try them. It was my first time so I have nothing to compare them too but as far as I know, they were great. They are sliced in thick, quartered wedges and served piping hot on the inside. The breading stayed on and they had a bite of sourness that was of the perfect intensity.
Welcome, Lou Dawg's! I hope you are here to stay. Rumor has it that you are opening up a bar up top. I can't wait to see it.
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