I'm writing this review as someone who doesn't eat meat.
The secret is out about Hayden Block! You're going to have to wait for a seat nearly every evening, but especially Thursday-Saturday. I've heard there's a 10 pm meat rush for the half priced deal.
Happy hour is an excellent value especially on the whiskey cocktails. Come early in warm months and see if you can get a spot on the back patio, or the front patio if you prefer to watch the bustle of Kensington go past. It's easily the busiest spot in the neighbourhood and it can get loud inside. I like a seat at the bar for a snack and a drink in winter.
There are some delicious non meat options: $1 jalapeƱo cornbread is amazing, the queso and chips is pricy but SO GOOD, the mac and cheese is solid (get it without bacon on top obvs), and the watermelon salad is totally decent.
My only hope is that they eventually start smoking salmon for us pescatarians.