Hadley's is a brand spanking new Southern style joint that boasts a pulled pork sandwich that should immediately challenge for the title of Toronto's Best. Unlike the other contenders (Smokin' Bones, Lou Dawgs, Reggie's to name a few), Hadley's pulled pork takes a less is more approach, choosing to pile on a still significant, but more reasonable amount of pulled pork on top of coleslaw.
The effect is...effective, and made even more so by the fact that the bun it is served on is just perfect. Funny that a pork sandwich could be defined by its bun but I found myself constantly mentioning it when talking about it with friends. Apparently it's from a little Portuguese bakery down the street and is softer than Carlo Colaiacovo.
The mac and cheese was absolutely delicious, seriously the best mac and cheese I've ever had and a great compliment to the sandwich especially if you're worried about the sandwich not being enormous enough for your ridiculous appetite.
Hadley's also features a solid beer and cocktail list and a small bar area in which to consume such things. Sources tell me take-out service is coming soon as is a cut-back lunch menu. Should be exciting to see this place develop. I'm predicting it will attain "local favourite" status within 6 months to 1 year.
MENU RECOMMENDATIONS
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Ribs
Mac and Cheese
Coleslaw
SERVICE NOTES
Super friendly and well-informed staff that are good with recommendations.
LOCATION NOTES
College and Dovercourt. Look for the very iconic looking Hadley's signs.