You’ve likely seen the news and if you have, then you know that barbeque restaurant Adamson Barbeque has been at the top of the headlines for blatantly disregarding the COVID-19 rules put in place to keep EVERYONE safe. If seeing this news has got you craving a slice of smoked brisket, you’re not alone and thankfully there are lots of other spots serving up (better) barbeque that are also following the rules. Supporting local businesses has always been important but it’s crucial now more than ever. We don’t know about you but we’d much rather put our money into the hands of businesses and restaurants that have a focus on keeping its staff and customers as safe as possible all while keeping us fed.
The Carbon Bar
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Located on Queen East just past Church is The Carbon Bar and it’s a barbeque lovers dream. Whether you’re after a platter with all the good stuff like ribs, brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and chicken or a more-than-satisfying fried chicken sando, The Carbon Bar has you covered. Folks have raved and said that this is the place to get the best Texas BBQ north of the border. How’s that for a review?
Cherry St Bar-B-Que
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Whatever your BBQ craving, it’s very likely that the folks over at Cherry St Bar-B-Que will be able to help. Brisket? Yup. Smoked Chicken? You bet. Sausage? Pulled pork? They have it all and a whole bunch of tasty sides to go with. Cherry St is all about being good people which is definitely something we can get behind.
Smoque N’ Bones
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Drawing inspo from the four major BBQ pillars: Memphis, Kansas City, Texas and the Carolinas is Smoque N’ Bones. Everything that they serve is made in-house from the smoked meats and sides to even the sausages and sides and much more. Trust us – this place is a must-try!
Stack
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Situated in Yonge near Lawrence is Stack and you’ll be glad you stumbled upon this spot that’s serving up juicy brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, smoked wings, and much more. All of Stack’s meats are seasoned, prepped, and cooked low and slow for 14 hours in-house so you know they’re the real BBQ deal!
Barque Smokehouse
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Roncy’s own Barque Smokehouse is the place to go if a hankering for BBQ sneaks up on you. Choose from smoked jumbo wings, smoked beef brisket, and pulled pork as well as sides like Cajun mac and cheese, Carolina corn pudding and more.
Memphis BBQ
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A bit of a mission from downtown is Woodbridge’s Memphis BBQ but after one bite you’ll know it was worth the drive. This barbeque place has it all from saucy ribs, juicy pulled pork, smoky beans and crisp coleslaw. Need we say more?
Hogtown Smoke
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Last but not least is Hogtown Smoke that’s offering up mega BBQ platters, fried chicken, sandwiches, burgers, and so much more. If you’re all about the sides then you’ll definitely want to try the Bacon Potato Salad and the Purple Slaw to name a few.
Featured Image: Cherry St Bar-B-Que
