I love it when people write bad reviews about Stockyards or how they complain about how hard it is to get to. That will hopefully make the long lines and waits a little shorter. Honestly though, reading a bad review about this place is like telling Gretzky he was just an average hockey player. You just have to laugh.
I'm not one to heap praise on places as I feel that too many people are throwing praise around like it's candy. To call something the best it better be the best tasting meal and that also means having consistency, freshness, cleanliness and good customer service. I can say with a clear conscious that this is my favourite barbecue/fried chicken/burger restaurant in Toronto - hands down. I still haven't found anything in the menu I don't like. My top 4 favourites are:
1. Ribs! The best. Love the vinegar based dipping sauce
2. Butter Burger. Excellent. Slightly greasy and flavourful.
3. Fried Chicken. Better than any I have ever had.
4. Beef Brisket sandwich. Very good!
Yes the line-ups are long, the ribs run out and are only served certain days of the week and place is small.....but it's all worth it. I love this place and I'm lucky enough to live close by.
So keep those negative reviews coming it will help reduce my waiting time to chow down!