The Gorilla has the charm of a roadside ice cream shop combined with the chops of a solid bbq joint. Two window operation (one for ordering, one for pick-up) with a few tables outside to enjoy the weather. Menu is a bunch of comfort foods with ice cream shakes, hot dogs and meaty sandwiches.
I ordered the bbq brisket sandwich, which comes with two sides for just $9. I got sides of maple cornbread and bacon potato salad. The maple cornbread was real tasty and made me wanna go 'ooo ooo aww aww' like a real Gorilla. It had a good balance of sweet and savory flavor, tasting like a well buttered pancake soaked in just the right amount of maple syrup so as to impart the flavor but not ruin the texture. The potato salad with bacon bits drizzled on top, while predictable in flavor, was a tasty and solid side.
The brisket sandwich has an appropriate amount of meat, leaving you satisfied but not over-full. Usually when I eat bbq, I feel gross afterwards, have a bout of the itis and must nap before I can be productive. The bbq brisket here is manageable serving size, flavorful and holds well upon multiple bites. The french roll proves to be a durable vessel for the brisket and soaks in many of the brisket juices.
Will be back again to The Gorilla this summer.