This place really sets a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! I loved how each person that came in for take out or eat engaged in conversation with the other patrons! The food is excellent and I would recommend it to anyone who appreciates slow roasted meats!
Great addition to Toronto's food menu - and the smell of the place has your mouth watering before you are even seated. Loved , Loved, loved this place
It's not easy to impress me with food. However, hogtown smoke has done it.
Been trying to watch what I eat for several months now, so I wasn't too worried about going into a place like this.
Let's start with the table side sauces. Every one I tasted was pretty good. Notable the mango/habanero, and the smoked strawberry and something. Very nice!
Beans were tasty as was the berry salad. Either could've been had alone. Grilled cheese pulled pork was decent, made only better by the above mentioned sauces.
Hidden patio out back shielded from direct sun was just right. Mist infused fans were going to ensure you didn't overheat.
Food portions were good and overall, I have no complaints. And that's not because I was just released from prison...
Making the hike out to the beaches was worth it for Hog Town's food and welcoming atmosphere.
For a great experience:
Start with the Mac and Cheese Balls which pair perfectly with Amsterdam’s cruiser
For the main, go for the Carolina pulled pork sandwich, hands down best pulled pork in the city. Pairs well with an amber ale.
We came down here on a Saturday afternoon with a group reservation but, there were a few tables available anyway. The place is not big so, it might get crowded easily but, the ambiance and decor works pretty well.
The food was actually good and the portions were decent and reasonably priced. We had a couple of starters (Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños, Brisket "Burnt Ends") and a platter with our favorites (brisket, pulled-pork, ribs, corn bread, coleslaw, mac n' cheese, caesar salad) and we weren't disappointed.
The service was absolutely friendly and diligent. Our friends were really late but, our server managed to make the wait less annoying and boring by taking very good care of us.
Great food, timely service. Beautifully done environment inside, gives whole Barbeque experience. Must have: Ribs, fries and Jarritos soda.
Meat fest! Really good food. Beans are great as well as the meat. Although it's not consistent been three times one good. One not as good. Then good again.
Food is pretty good. Watch out as the portion size is large. Be ready for a food coma when you leave. Sat in the patio which is a fun hidden spot in the Beaches.
Excellent! Took my boyfriend here for his birthday (he's a huge ribs fan) and we were both very impressed. Food was delicious, service was great. And bottles of wine are half price on Tuesdays! Looking to go back for all you can eat ribs on a Wednesday night sometime soon.
A pretty decent bbq joint although we found it a tad overpriced. We had the Brisket and a pulled pork sandwhich. Both were pretty solid, the brisket had good flavor and a good amount of fat which kept it moist. The pulled pork was pretty tasty but definitely needed some bbq sauce for extra punch. There are lots of side dish options but they are not that great. Sweet potato fries a bit soggy and was all the small ends - Smoked corn was poorly reheated (hot outside/cold inside), coleslaw was just red cabbage and vigenar and needed more balance. They gave a free grilled cheese sandwhich to my daughter which was much appreciated by her and us.
Atmosphere was fun, good music, nice dining room/patio, and pleasant service.
Would go back if in the area, we would probably try to platters and share between the two of us.
Smokin service at Hogtown Smoke. Spending a weekend in TO and searched for a place for supper close to where we're staying. Lucky to get seating for 2 adults and 2 kids right away as Hogtown is small but in high demand. Adult mains were genuine and flavorful BBQ. Kids choices didn't go completely as planned but the staff were amazing in modifying the selection and making sure we all left feeling looked after like family. Our meal ended with an order of wings offered as a replacement for one of the kids choices that didnt work out. If Id known how fantastic the wings were from the start they would have been a part of my meal. Smoked and skinless. Full flavoured goodness. As we left it was standing room only for drop-ins waiting for a free table. The staff really made our night and guarenteed this place goes on our must-return list for our next trip back.
Excellent BBQ Dinner. Was watching a show and saw a clip about the food truck. I than found they had a restaurant so we tried it back in the summer. Not a huge place so we were fortunate to get a table for two at around 5:30. Than a line formed and the wait seemed long. The overall food was excellent. My fiancee said they were the best fries she ever had, they use some seasoning which made them fantastic. The sides were all great, she had a pulled pork sandwich which was fantastic. I made a special request for a sandwich that was only served on their truck. The waitress went above and beyond, called the owner and they made it for me. It was to die for. Will definitely return.
So Good!!!. This place has the best brisket and corn bread by far! Jalapeño poppers were sooooo good! Loved the atmosphere and service too. Check this place out, you won't be disappointed. The negative reviews are confusing to me as I've been to many smoke places and I would definitely rate this as my favorite. I can't wait for round two!
Wow. What is wrong with people?!?! I don't know where they are coming from but this was the best dinner we had in a long time.
We each had a brisket sandwich, two orders of cornbread each and split bacon jalapeño poppers.
We'll DEFINITELY be back!
Very Filling. I had the brisket sandwich for lunch. It had several 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices of smoked brisket on a nice soft roll. The meat had a nice bark on the outside and was tender, juicy and full of flavour. I tried both the mild and spicy sauces. I liked the spicy a little better. I would definitely eat here again.
Poutine has its own holy trinity characterized by fabulous fries, great gravy and cheese curds. Hogtown almost reached divinity. The fries were a good size, taste and texture (which is tough since poutine fries get really mushy, really fast). The pulled pork got bonus points. It had a huge, juicy pork flavour and good seasoning. My one criticism was the final execution because the curds didn’t melt under the gravy.
We went to Hogtown Smoke on Friday evening for a family get together. Our unique options around the area were somewhat limited. Our initial choice would have been a traditional pub, but all for the better – Hogtown Smoke turned out to be quite a delight! They asked that we call and hour ahead of time to save us a spot. APPEARANCE The smallish façade is not difficult to pass without noticing. Their hog illustration does not get as much attention as one would hope. There is no front patio, but two large windows open right out to create the second best thing for the folks crammed inside. It looked a bit tight to us walking in. Perhaps that was driven by the fun interior - metal buckets as lights, brick walls and plenty of colourful paintings for sale. We should note, people were not dressed as casual as we hoped. Either way.. the trick here is their marvelous back patio!
The tiny room exudes happiness. And not just because the aromas of slowly smoked meat invade your senses like the sweet smell of freshly cut grass, it’s the bubbling conversation of
The food and the staff here are exceptional!
So is the patio and the beer selection.
The wings are literally (and I use this word appropriately) the best wings I've ever had.
The pig out platters are great, and have TONS of food.
The only thing that doesn't make this place a 5 star is my (personal) desire for some more nutritious sides. I'd probably eat here a bit more often otherwise.
p.s. I think the reviewer below is talking about Hogtown Vegan. This is not a vegan restaurant. If you come here looking for vegan food, you will be so sad.
My first patio in 2 years and the lunch did not disappoint. Rich, marbled brisket with just the right balance of fat and meat. The Mac n Cheese had just the right amount of toothiness.
Outstanding service!
Great old school southern restaurant!...first time customers, so we had to ask our friendly server Tricia for some hints on what to order, and we were not disappointed with her suggestion of the "pig in a black dress" platter, side order of ribs. The brisket, in particular, was outstanding! We will definitely be back, when next in the area.
We were so excited to see that Hogtown Smoke on Queen St survived the pandemic!! We managed to hit the patio a little while ago and the poor woman that runs the place had just had her place broken in too and trashed the day before.
The owner is such a kind and caring person and will do anything to accommodate whatever you’d like from her. We drive down from Oshawa all the time and always enjoy the food. Unfortunately no pictures…she made us the old school kitchen sink fries and we inhaled them and I had an order of wings. They were plump and juicy and lots of flavour and hubby had the smash burger (was a little salty for him) along with an order of their homemade Mac and cheese and their amazing purple slaw.
Can’t wait until the weather is a little warmer and we can sit outside again. Keep up the great work we know managing this pandemic hasn’t been easy ❤️
Love the food and the staff are very friendly. The Ribs, Briskit and the family sharing meals are all fantastic. Never had a bad experience, cant wait to enjoy the great meal again. Anyone who wants classic BBQ look no further.
Delicious! I need to go back and try everything else on the menu. Every piece had its own unique, mouthwatering flavour. Heated patio was super cute, and we sat there without jackets on a very cold day - highly recommend!
Stumbled upon this gem at the beaches on our bike ride. Ordered the fried bird on a bun with a bacon potato salad on the side. My friend ordered the brisket Sami with fries on the side. It was delicious! I would say it’s pricier than I would’ve liked, but would still go back and try something else on their menu!
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