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Horn Dawgs BBQ Pickering

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant

🫤 Ordered a platter that's supposedly feeds 3-5 people... It's supposed to come with 2 medium sides but the "medium" Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes would be comparable to an individual size to most bbq places. The picture shows it all and I placed the sauce container beside it for reference. We now... People often mention fries, chicken, brisket, great, ribs, delicious, sauce, time, meat, fried,


Address

1410 Bayly St #5b, Pickering, ON L1W 3R3, Canada

Website

horndawgsbbqpickering.com

Contact

+1 905-839-2112

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (499 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: fries (17) chicken (16) brisket (16) great (15) ribs (12) delicious (11) sauce (10) time (9) meat (8) fried (8)
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  • 2/5 James E. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered a platter that's supposedly feeds 3-5 people... It's supposed to come with 2 medium sides but the "medium" Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes would be comparable to an individual size to most bbq places. The picture shows it all and I placed the sauce container beside it for reference. We now have to play rock, paper, scissors to see who gets to eat the Mac and cheese and the mashed potatoes... Oh and there are only 7 wings so if this feeds 5 people it means 1 wing each and then a fight to death for the last two... The meat is decent, nicely cooked but if you're going to order here know that the side portions are tiny so you'll likely have to order more to feed your group.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane W. 2 years ago on Google
    A little place that puts out great finger licking food! We had the Little Dawg” feeds 2-3 people. But we took enough home for 2 people!! Amazing staff, great sense of humour! This place is a diamond in the rough!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Janelle B. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered about $71 worth of food: ribs, fried chicken and fries with a number of sides. This wasn't my first time, so I was surprised that, this time, the food was NOT fresh. The fries were overdone and clearly microwaved and cold on arrival and the ribs reheated. I called to complain to make the service better for the next person. But, I was met with a defensive manager who made excuses like "we don't microwave our food" and "everything is made fresh" and she even tried to blame the Uber driver. I received no apologies or accountability for my experience. She did manage to offer me a credit before hanging up abruptly on me, as if I would be ordering from this place again. I won't. I found the lack of accountability for my experience distasteful. And my burnt containers confirm their lies. Here are photos of my experience.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 UK G. 1 year ago on Google
    I wanted to leave a really great review as I'm a huge BBQ enthusiast however I was very disappointed with the quality of the meat in both my brisket sandwich and my brisket dinner... I enjoy some barbecued fat along with my meat but unfortunately the ratios were way off today the brisket was at least 70% fat... Mashed potato was also painfully lumpy and although I like a rustic mashed potato this one felt gritty in the mouth... the french fries with the sandwich were absolutely inedible by the time they arrived... and of course Uber eats did nothing when I flagged this. Suggest you need to vent your french fries and fried items so that they are not a soggy mess when they arrive. Just put some holes in the top of the container... it seems to work for everyone else. Also the mashed potato, gravy, barbecue sauce and brisket placed in the same container is a messy soup by the time it arrives. I'm sure it's not the effect you were going for.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sky S. 2 years ago on Google • 81 reviews
    TLDR: The best fried chicken and beef brisket I've ever had!! Horn Dawgs is the only place I'll willingly eat white meat chicken and not cringe - the meat is moist and juicy, never dry! The brisket is also soft and delicious, my fave way to have it is actually without the BBQ sauce, (I don't like sweet savoury foods.) I've enjoyed it on it's own, brisket poutine, and brisket sandwich, all are fabulous and I highly recommend it to everyone. Hubby really likes the chili fries as well. Everything is done extremely well.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris C. 9 months ago on Google • 389 reviews
    It's been quite a while since I've been to Horn Dawgs, located next to the Pickering GO station. They're known for their tasty BBQ meats. This brisket was very moist and tender, with lots of flavour! I'll have to go back to try more of their offerings.

  • 5/5 Imoh J. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands Down my favorite BBQ stop. Great food and worth the drive. I live about 40mins drive away and for food like this believe you won't regret it
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa W. 1 year ago on Google • 319 reviews
    Delicious, but slow... I guess good food takes time. Amazing ribs, wings, pulled pork and brisket. The sides are great but very small.

  • 5/5 Phillip B. 1 year ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Visited Pickering for the day from Brampton and this place is amazing for the price! They have quality meat and portion size is perfect for the price paid. Personally I’d want more beef in the beef brisket, but I’ll ask for extra next time I go and won’t mind paying a lil extra. They had a daily special $5 box of chicken and fries, i took it home and warmed it up in the air fryer and it was delicious! Also great and fast service, I’ll be coming back soon!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Duke & Melissa G. 1 year ago on Google
    Daaaaaamn gooooooood!!! One of the best BBQ places to go to and just inside Pickering! Great prices, loads of food! Nice people there. We go often enough whenever the craving hits us. We did the two pigs and a cow sandwich, the 3 loaded tacos and the beef brisket poutine. Deeeeeestroyed all of it!!! Taste is just divine!! Nothing dry or hard at all! Texture, quality, amounts.... All good!!! We'll be back for sure!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sal D. 10 months ago on Google
    Ordered Southern Fried Chicken and Fries. Good serving size. Chicken was hot and crunchy but soggy on one side. Fries were warm but soggy. My assumption was that the fries were ready for a while before the chicken and the chicken was put right on the fries before letting it rest. IMO the chicken and fries should be packaged separately to ensure freshness. Both chicken and fries were bland and virtually flavorless. Would not go back for fried chicken.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pratheep 1 month ago on Google • 34 reviews New
    We came in during the all star game and we're greeted by friendly staff. The wait time was minimal and the food WAS SO TASTY. Everything was well done. I am honestly very happy I found this place in Pickering and we will definitely be regular customers. Definitely try their coleslaw, wings and sliders. Very juicy and tasty. I highly recommend checking this place out! Don't miss out!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a hidden gem. Best place to go to after lining up at Service Ontario 😅 If you've ever been to Los Angeles, this is the closest thing you can have to In N Out burgers! Superb. We are coming back to try the loaded tacos 👌👌👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Nathan 1 year ago on Google
    So don't get me wrong, the food is great. And by no fault of the restaurant my wife had a moderate allergic reaction. The reason for only 2 stars is that when I inquired for the ingredients used my wife's meal so we could figure out what caused it, they said they would email me w them no problem. Two weeks go by and no email so I call again and talk to a manager. He assured me that they would have the ingredients to me quickly. Well were 6 weeks from when my wife had the reaction and I've yet to get that email. Is what it is, but I won't be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey C. 2 months ago on Google • 104 reviews New
    Amazing food! Best BBQ you can get in town. 10/10 food quality taste, sauce. I got the poutine called two pigs and a cow. Brisket, pulled pork and bacon with gravy and BBQ sauce. Amazing service friendly staff and amazing resturaunt sit in quality.

  • 5/5 Sanjay C. 6 months ago on Google • 37 reviews
    We wanted to go to the ribfest in Pickering but it was cancelled then looked up BBQ places near by and found this place. We ordered the single dawg and 2 pigs and a cow burger. All the food came out hot and fresh and tasted really good and you know they take there BBQ seriously. The fries were also really good along with the ribs, burgers, and pulled pork.

  • 5/5 Rhiannon B. 5 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Food was delicious. We got the Single Dawg which could easily feed 2 and came with fries, brisket, ribs, buns, and a side. When we ordered we weren't sure if it would be enough food so we also the 1lb wing special which also came with fries. It was way too much food for two people. But all delicious. Service was fast and we ate in, but this feels more like a take-out place.

  • 4/5 Matthew Y. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered the pulled pork dinner and it was great! The BBQ sauce was on the pork wasn't overpowering and the meat was tender and juicy. The fries where great but the coleslaw a vinegar base vs what I like which would be more of a sweet creamy coleslaw but that's my personal preference. The portion size for the pulled pork was a lot (especially for southern BBQ) Overall, it was great and I would definitely go again. (Update) Tried the ribs dinner with mac and cheese, everything was amazing!!!

  • 3/5 Munchjeeez F. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly would’ve gave this place 4 maybe 4.5 stars for the food if their service wasn’t so bad. Their ribs are cooked very well and with their large selection of flavours and sauces i can understand why they’re busy…But with soggy sides and wings sitting in a box while you wait for the rest of your order that was supposed to be ready 40 minutes prior, there is no going back.

  • 5/5 Christine M. 2 years ago on Google
    Got the Big Dawg combo for a bunch of hungry boys and we still had left overs! A great deal for hungry families. Ribs, pulled pork, and wings were amazing. Perfectly cooked and the sauces were tasty. The French fries, coleslaw and baked beams were also a hit! Will definitely be coming here again!

  • 5/5 Delroy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great small bbq joint if you're looking for great taste without the giant chain restaurant look and feel. Had the Single Dawg taster plate and each item was delicious. Especially the brisket.

  • 5/5 V K. 2 years ago on Google
    So delicious. Ribs were fall off the bone and wings were delicious. Fries and gravy were so good, best mac and cheese. Only thing we didn't love was the potato salad, we added a little more mayo and it was great. Will 100% eat here again. Can't wait to try the beef brisket.

  • 5/5 General U. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent fried chicken; think KFC but crispier and much less greasy. Ribs were trimmed well, and sauced appropriately. Fresh cut fries remind me of Swiss Chalet but could be crispier. Cole slaw is a nice pairing as it's very light and fresh. Corn bread is buttery and decadent. Did I mention that I was given extra corn bread and coleslaw because they felt I had been waiting too long. That's customer service!

  • 5/5 Diane L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing tender and juicy ribs, crispy southern fried chicken and all the delicious fixin’s! Great food that you can tell was made with love! Thanks Horn Dawgs 👍👍

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 11 months ago on Google
    Someone needs to show this to every TURTLE JACKS RESTAURANT so they can learn what a BUFFALO CRISPY SANDWICH is Supposed to look like!!.. Well worth the drive or stop in on your way passing by.. $13 for this massive sandwich and Fresh Cut Fries!!.. Highly recommended!!

  • 5/5 mike o. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious food. Huge servings and so fresh. Definitely going to be a regular customer now. Wish I would of tried Horn Dawgs BBQ sooner. The fried chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The poutine is the best I have ever eaten and the corn bread taste just like mother used to make. I highly recommend this restaurant.

  • 4/5 Wei L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great ribs and great service. It's been a while since I've had literal fall-off-the-bone ribs with a sweet BBQ sauce that's not overly smokey. The Southern fried chicken was not bad and could benefit from little bit more flavour... Maybe a good candidate to be slathered in BBQ sauce. :)

  • 5/5 SHED Fitness & Conditioning I. 2 years ago on Google
    We love this place. The food is always piping hot and the ribs are always delicious. Highly reccomend this place.

  • 5/5 D M. 2 years ago on Google
    I placed an order and gave unique instructions (that in retrospect could be misinterpreted). Unfortunately, the order arrived wrong. The manager pointed out how my wording could be confusing BUT STILL RESENT THE FOOD FOR FREE A SECOND TIME. It's small things like this that make Horn Dawgs a five star place.

  • 4/5 Felecia De La C. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is great! You won’t be disappointed the reason I’m given 4 star is they left my food at my neighbours in the cold and didn’t follow delivery instructions so every time I went out to look it wasn’t there because it was sitting infront of their place getting cold. I’m heating it all up In the oven now. And they forgot my chipotle sauce.

  • 5/5 CVSH C. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is so fresh and well seasoned!!! Hands down best crispy chicken sandwich in the GTA. Only place i go to for my cheat meals

  • 5/5 Jeffrey 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Amazing taste quality and portion! Worth every penny. These guys put on a good gig for ribfest and if you want high quality food BBQ sauce, chicken ribs, poutine . All I can say is OMG. 10/10
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin F. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    They have quality meat and portion size is perfect for the price paid. Personally I’d want more beef in the beef brisket, but I’ll ask for extra next time I go and won’t mind paying a lil extra. They had a daily special $5 box of chicken and fries, i took it home and warmed it up in the air fryer and it was delicious! Also great and fast service, I’ll be coming back soon!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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