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| - If you've had real American bbq, you will be disappointed with Phil's. I've been to Phil's several times because it's nearby, and I secretly hope it will be better each time. There aren't many places in TO that do bbq right, but that should be a reason to try harder.
The ribs are the best thing on the menu here, mostly because the chicken and brisket are overdone and dry. The smoke flavour is there, but it's subtle and doesn't make up for the texture (this applies to everything here). All the sides are all standard issue.
The quality could be excused somewhat if the value for money wasn't so poor. For a light lunch you can get away with a small sandwich and fries for about $8. But if you're a hearty eater and come for dinner, you'll have to spend some money to get your fill here. If ribs aren't your thing, don't bother with the plates of brisket or pulled pork: get two sandwiches instead, it's the same price but you'll have more food.
I see many highly positive reviews, and I can only guess that most of the people who come here haven't experienced much bbq. The service is warm and friendly, but given the quality and prices, there are better alternatives.
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