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| - I don't give out many 5 stars, but this place deserves 5 stars because it really is as good as it gets for Toronto. As good as it is, it's around a 3-4 star in the south, but that's the south and this is the north. That's not a slam btw, that's a testament to the fact that they can hang in there and run w/ the big dogs.
The Stockyards gets its 5 stars on the strength of the fried chicken alone. It's basically the best in Toronto. Four juicy, crispy pieces, served w/ fries, really good slaw that isn't neon green, hot sauce and ketchup, all in a skillet. The limeade and iced tea both get thumbs up and do well to wash it all down. The burger's good too, but seriously, why are you coming here for burgers when there's bbq and fried chicken to be had?
Service is good and friendly, and the owner gave us a taste of good things to come which is exciting cuz this is stuff you can't get in Toronto, cuz it's the north, and not the south. I'd tell you, but then I'd have to wait behind you in line and that goes against everything I believe in.
tl;dr - Get the fried chicken and the bbq. Park close and eat in your car if you can't get a seat.
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