If you are in the GTA for lunch only one day, I would recommend this place as the #1 places to go. I literally went here every weekend I was doing business in Toronto (4 weekends in a row LOL). I'm from California and have also been to Austin for Texas BBQ and this place is legit. Have not been to Franklin's in Austin, but if I don't have to wait in line for 5 hrs, this is good enough for me. Silly Canada having good American BBQ.
Every Saturday I would come here 30 mins before opening and the line was a solid 30-60 people long. I'd have to wait a total of 45 mins before I could get delicious bbq. They're only open 11am-2pm, but they can run out after 1230 I assume (I don't take the risk). They smoke their meat all night. Tons of work. Super friendly people.
My typical order (to feed me for the week).
1lb Beef Brisket: 15/10 ask for fatty pieces, This should be the #1 thing you get if you're trying Texas BBQ; They have a really good smoke ring and they leave the "burnt ends" on there.
1lb Beef Rib (1 bone): 15/10. Expensive, but so fatty and yummy.
0.5lb Pork Ribs (2 bones): 6/10. The pork ribs are alright, but Texas is known for beef so I give them a pass.
1 Jalapeno and Cheese Sausage: 5/5 Yummy and not spicy (which I like)
Corn bread: 5/5 Yummy
Cole slaw: 4/5 Fine; just cabbage really
They also give you pickles and onions and bread just like in Texas to eat with your meat.
I would also like to add that eating it as leftovers tastes just as good as fresh!
Lots of table space.
Theyre kinda in the middle of an industrial area and the only reason youre there is you found it on Yelp or word of mouth. Hard to find randomly. Parking is along the street. Please don't park illegally.
When I go back to Toronto, I will be sure to visit this place again.
Best Texas BBQ and best BBQ period.