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Set in a historic former bank with a patio, this BBQ spot serves slow-smoked meats & classic sides.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 275 Cherry St, Toronto, ON M5A 3L3, Canada
Phone: +1 416-461-5111
Website: http://www.cherrystbbq.com/
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Reviews
Joshua Jet
Cherry Street Bar-B-Que is easily one of the best BBQ spots in Toronto. The smoked brisket was incredibly tender with a perfect smoke ring, and the ribs were juicy and full of flavor. You can tell the meats are slow-smoked properly the way real Texas barbecue should be.
Great atmosphere, friendly service, and seriously impressive barbecue. If you’re looking for authentic smoked brisket, ribs, and classic BBQ in Toronto, this place is absolutely worth visiting.
… moreGreat atmosphere, friendly service, and seriously impressive barbecue. If you’re looking for authentic smoked brisket, ribs, and classic BBQ in Toronto, this place is absolutely worth visiting.
Edel Lala
Cherry Street Bar-B-Que is located a little outside of Toronto’s downtown core, and we had to take a ride-sharing service (Lyft) to get there. The area felt quite isolated, but we decided to visit for lunch as the restaurant is listed in the Michelin Guide and we wanted to try their BBQ meats.
We were able to get a table without a reservation, which was a plus. We ordered the Three + Three Sampler Set, which included 1/4 lb of brisket, 1/4 lb of pulled pork, small portions of coleslaw, potato salad, sweet mash, and a half rack of baby back ribs. This is for 3 pax.
Overall, the food was decent, but as I personally prefer very tender BBQ meats, this wasn’t quite to my taste. This place is definitely for meat lover. I’m glad I tried it once, but it’s probably a one-time visit for me.
… moreWe were able to get a table without a reservation, which was a plus. We ordered the Three + Three Sampler Set, which included 1/4 lb of brisket, 1/4 lb of pulled pork, small portions of coleslaw, potato salad, sweet mash, and a half rack of baby back ribs. This is for 3 pax.
Overall, the food was decent, but as I personally prefer very tender BBQ meats, this wasn’t quite to my taste. This place is definitely for meat lover. I’m glad I tried it once, but it’s probably a one-time visit for me.
Emily W
A fan favourite for a reason. Love the counter service on a quiet night – fast to bring your food to you a bonus. It’s a small interior space, maybe seating for 30?, but we had no trouble getting a 2-top. Had the three and three and everything was delicious. Succulent brisket, juicy chicken, perfectly flavoured sausage and great sides. Lots of extra BBQ sauce for those who like it extra saucy too.
Will definitely be back to try the baby back ribs and turkey!
… moreWill definitely be back to try the baby back ribs and turkey!
David L
I was really hyped up to try the barbeque here – I’ve read and heard tons of great reviews but honestly the experience fell quite flat. We were seated on the patio and ordering was self-service, which honestly is a real pain especially for such a large sit down restaurant since the line up to order could take really long during peak hours.
We ordered the Three + Three Sampler (we chose beef brisket, pork ribs and pulled pork), the Large Sampler which came with more brisket, baby back ribs, pulled pork, wings and sausage, as well as two orders if the riblets. Came up to about $200.
The food looked incredible when it came out and portion wise, more than enough to feed 5 people, but the flavour just wasn’t there.
The beef brisket just felt too lean, dry and just overall lacking flavour. I wish it had been seasoned more or served alongside a sauce. The pork ribs were dry and felt overcooked, and the pulled pork felt cold to the touch and didn’t really feel pleasant to eat.
The wings and sausage were pretty good though, and definitely the highlight were the BBQ Pork Riblets which were excellent, but those were really the only good dishes. Even the sides of mac & cheese, sweet mash and fries were meh. The cucumber salad was just flat out not good.
Maybe at one point in time Cherry Street was a place worth missioning all the way out to Toronto’s port lands for but, I’ve had much better barbeque elsewhere in the city. Disappointed.
… moreWe ordered the Three + Three Sampler (we chose beef brisket, pork ribs and pulled pork), the Large Sampler which came with more brisket, baby back ribs, pulled pork, wings and sausage, as well as two orders if the riblets. Came up to about $200.
The food looked incredible when it came out and portion wise, more than enough to feed 5 people, but the flavour just wasn’t there.
The beef brisket just felt too lean, dry and just overall lacking flavour. I wish it had been seasoned more or served alongside a sauce. The pork ribs were dry and felt overcooked, and the pulled pork felt cold to the touch and didn’t really feel pleasant to eat.
The wings and sausage were pretty good though, and definitely the highlight were the BBQ Pork Riblets which were excellent, but those were really the only good dishes. Even the sides of mac & cheese, sweet mash and fries were meh. The cucumber salad was just flat out not good.
Maybe at one point in time Cherry Street was a place worth missioning all the way out to Toronto’s port lands for but, I’ve had much better barbeque elsewhere in the city. Disappointed.
Dev Aransevia
I’ve passed this spot countless times and decided to give it a shot today!
It was a Thursday evening and got served INSANELY quickly. Ordered the sample platter (3 meats + 3 sides), and it was out within 10 minutes.
Brisket, which they’re best known for, was decent – but unfortunately quite cold . It tasted good, but if they had used a couple minutes so it felt piping hot, that would certainly have helped. The sausage was nice, I basically polished it off. The spare rib I got on a whim, but I’m so happy I did – it was by far my favourite.
I got a double order of fries and the coleslaw. The slaw was average, and the fries were good too! I get the impression the fries come frozen, they didn’t have an “in-house” energy to them.
Overall, it was a good portion for the price, staff were super warm and friendly, and it was a nice spot. Can’t say it’s the best BBQ I’ve ever had, but worth the trip if you’re in the area.
… moreIt was a Thursday evening and got served INSANELY quickly. Ordered the sample platter (3 meats + 3 sides), and it was out within 10 minutes.
Brisket, which they’re best known for, was decent – but unfortunately quite cold . It tasted good, but if they had used a couple minutes so it felt piping hot, that would certainly have helped. The sausage was nice, I basically polished it off. The spare rib I got on a whim, but I’m so happy I did – it was by far my favourite.
I got a double order of fries and the coleslaw. The slaw was average, and the fries were good too! I get the impression the fries come frozen, they didn’t have an “in-house” energy to them.
Overall, it was a good portion for the price, staff were super warm and friendly, and it was a nice spot. Can’t say it’s the best BBQ I’ve ever had, but worth the trip if you’re in the area.
Bob Lo
A group of had dinner here on a weekday. Service was professional and friendly. The server understood immediately when I asked for the pork products to be separated in the platters. Seating was a bit crowded inside as it was a bit too cold to sit outside anymore. The brisket was amazing followed by the pork ribs. The other fare of pulled pork, sausage, wings, etc were good, but not at the same level as the brisket. The sides were pretty good also.
… moreCharlie S
I am not personally a fan of American-style BBQ myself, however, Cherry Street Bar-B-Que is one of these spots that I certainly do not regret visiting. It is located in the Port Lands which is currently undergoing redevelopment, so it isn’t the most accessible spot. However, it’s got a wide range of beer options, and some of the best BBQ I’ve had. The BBQ sauce wasn’t too sour and it’s right on spot, and the meat was mostly tender. The portion was good, too – it wasn’t exactly budget food but it wasn’t pricy either.
It also has a order-at-counter style service where the food gets delivered to your table. The patio is super nice in the summer, where you’d see many local cyclists stopping by and getting a bite. In a nice summer day, you’d have CN Tower right in your line of sight – with some cold beer and BBQ, that’s proper summer life in Toronto!
Taste: 4/5 | Service: 3/5 | Value: 3/5
… moreIt also has a order-at-counter style service where the food gets delivered to your table. The patio is super nice in the summer, where you’d see many local cyclists stopping by and getting a bite. In a nice summer day, you’d have CN Tower right in your line of sight – with some cold beer and BBQ, that’s proper summer life in Toronto!
Taste: 4/5 | Service: 3/5 | Value: 3/5
Miss Wong
We keep coming back here for one reason: the excellent BBQ. The dry rub on the beef brisket and ribs is flavourful and very tasty. (Don’t forget, burnt ends are a Sunday exclusive!). The staff are pleasant and we always enjoy our time here, whether it’s the busy summer season or the quieter winter months.
However, a fair warning about the facilities, the washrooms desperately need an upgrade. They are tiny, outdated, and generally poorly maintained. Come for the great meat try to avoid the restrooms
… moreHowever, a fair warning about the facilities, the washrooms desperately need an upgrade. They are tiny, outdated, and generally poorly maintained. Come for the great meat try to avoid the restrooms
Maggie G
Tried Cherry Street Barbecue for the first time and as someone who’s never had Texas BBQ before, I was pleasantly surprised. The brisket and cornbread were the standout favourites for me flavourful and tender. The mac and cheese and ribs were solid too (wish there was more bbq sauce) My boyfriend loved all the proteins, so it definitely hit the spot for him.
Service was great, but the seating/setup is a bit unusual since it’s self-serve and you order at the front, which was a little confusing for a first visit.
Overall, a tasty experience, maybe not something I’d rush back for but definitely worth trying at least once.
… moreService was great, but the seating/setup is a bit unusual since it’s self-serve and you order at the front, which was a little confusing for a first visit.
Overall, a tasty experience, maybe not something I’d rush back for but definitely worth trying at least once.
Ed Brandman
As an American visiting Toronto this week , BBQ was not on my list of things to do. I travel the US to eat BBQ with friends. My favorite is Joes KC in Kansas. However, just WOW regarding the food here. It was a last minute decision for me and 2 friends and a 20min can from downtown. The 3 of us are the Cherry Street sampler for $170 and the plate was clean at the end. The brisket literally melted in my mouth. The sweet tangy sauce on the ribs was awesome. They had a slight crisp edge and fell off the bone. Third was the pulled pork tied, thin pulls, perfectly cooked and then the home made sauce with the chicken and last the sausage. We ate it all. Great selection of ciders too. I was so excited to find this gem (I’m sure the locals are saying “duh” reading this. Super friendly staff, great service and on a warmer day great outdoor seating. Well done Cherry St BBQ team.
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