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| - This is, by far, the best Smoke's location in the city. I've been to others that just don't cut it. Let me start off by saying that when I first tried Smoke's, I had never eaten a poutine in my life. The idea of gravy and fries and cheese touching and being chewed at the same time repulsed me.
Now it's something I eat once a week. I just can't get enough. There are so many different varieties, and the staff are happy to substitute ingredients for you if you don't see something you want.
Anyone who has a bone to pick with the staff should eat their words. Try walking in after a night out at the bar, when there are easily fifty or more people standing in line. Picture your morning TTC commute from hell, but with belligerent young people. One time I was there and a fight erupted. The staff handled the situation flawlessly - separated it (although not his job) and kicked the problem people out pronto. Then, as if nothing ever happened, the line kept moving. Even when it's busy, it's not a long wait for some artery-clogging goodness.
The guys remember my order since I get the same thing every time. One night I called from work (I was a server in North York at the time) and they saved me the last poutine they had just before close. They're always friendly, pay close attention to detail and bust their butts getting people in and out when it's a madhouse.
The portions are huge. I usually opt for an open container, since I'm an animal and eat it as I walk down Bloor. It's so full, I don't know if it would be possible to close it anywhere. You can get a regular, or wow it for $3 more. The menu and prices got revamped in March. At first, I was ticked, but I love Smoke's so much that I don't mind one bit. Unless I'm at a different location. *shudders* I've had some craptastic experiences elsewhere, but never at the one in the Annex. The correct formula is fries, a good amount of (but not too much) gravy, toppings. It's amazing that some people can screw this up.
I can't say enough good things about this place. I love these guys. They're hard workers, very personable and know how to serve up a mean poutine. I go out of my way to go to this location because I know that my experience will be the best possible.
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