All Star Wings & Ribs
Category: Restaurants Chicken Wings Chicken Wings [Edit]
11-9255 Woodbine AveMarkham, ON L6C 1Y9
(905) 927-1616
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 11:30 pm
Fri 11 am - 2 am
Sat 12 pm - 2 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
26 reviews for All Star Wings & Ribs
Review Highlights
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"...of flavours -- jerk chicken, honey garlic, and all sorts of..." In 2 reviews -
"This place is one of my favourites." In 3 reviews -
"Wings Gone Wild - mustard, honey and hot." In 3 reviews
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26 reviews in English
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Review from Daniel D.
Scarborough, Toronto, ON
2/26/2012
Over 100 flavours. But it's more like 10 flavours mixed in differing combinations.
Used to come here often to watch the game and eat wings. Not the healthiest choice, so I will have to limit my trips here for sure -
Review from Raymond W.
Toronto, ON
2/4/2012
Supposedly this is the original All Star Wings & Ribs?
Sports jerseys, photographs of athletes, and other miscellaneous items associated with recognition decked the walls like a teenager's basement. Ah..All Stars, I get it.
I came here with Chris at precisely 11pm on a Monday evening, and after being seated by the waitress we were told that we had until 12 to basically get out. Politely, of course. We were so damn hungry that we nodded our heads like two sodding dogs. With so little time, we kept our pretentious menu critiquing to a minimum and just got the wings basket with fries, and a side order of calamari. Our food arrived in under eight minutes, and we dived into it like a pair of sports fans.
I couldn't believe the portion of my order. I think I got the dozen wings with fries. I was glad to see that the wings to which the chickens it derived from were not anorexic, but showed signs of being well fed, and the meat was not at all dehydrated as I have originally expected. They gave me so much fries I actually had to use my 'eating at home' techniques to pace myself for our 40 minute time limit. No worries, there were only three other tables here and none of them was facing me. The side calamari was also quite generous.
There's a full bar at the front of the house which seemed much more than necessary, it could have sat at least six XXL hockey jerseys comfortably. There were televisions mounted at all angles of the restaurant, and because it was so late, I was actually comfortable eating here without the screaming fans.
We managed to finish our food with 15 minutes to spare, which allowed just enough time to get the bill and relax for a moment. This isn't food I would ever get a craving for, but I must admit I had a hardy meal, and I damn well enjoyed it.
All Star....well, at least some stars. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
1/28/2012
Wow, it's been that long since I've been back to Markham branch.
No longer the divey landscape it once was and I do miss it.
Back when the scene make for a super casual Wings Night.
This current decor is in-line with their other branches now.
If you didn't know, I do personally like their Wings.
Especially when the moment it hits the table.
Their consistency of the Breaded is nicely crunchy outside.
Depending on Sauce, it'll breakdown the crunchiness at different pace.
Not as juicey as I like at this Wings place or any other.
I haven't found juicey juicey Wings yet outside of HK Cafes.
Even if freshly made, KFC Hot Wings can be amazingly juicey.
Sauces are another story and on more occasions they give more than less.
Like Salad, you can always add more Dressing but you can't take away.
But this ain't Salad now is it? I just FLING the extra sauce until it's to my liking.
Have you FLING your WING yet?
The "A" Bomb
The "H" Bomb
Challenging. Sweating. Exhausting.
Pupils Dilate. Red Face. Tongue Wagging.
Armegeddon(AKA: End of the World) not available...
One can only ponder what would've happened.Listed in: Wingin' It
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Review from Monster c.
Richmond Hill, ON
4/22/2012
I used to be a regular here. today i came back to take advantage of the wings special (monday night they add half an order for same price)
I found out that now you need to order a drink to get the special. huh?
and the wings are..... from chickens that are in need of some steroids or something. they're tiny now.
and there were 2 waitresses for the whole restaurant (including the bar) as a result it took a long time to order, get food, get drinks etc. We witnessed MANY people complain of this.
Seems like it might be new management since none of the wait staff looked the same - will go to a different location to see if this has spread to other locations.
soo.... in summary: higher prices, smaller wings, reeeaaalllly slow service.
oh yeah and free wifi seems to have been shut off now. -
Review from Theresa W.
Vancouver, BC
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have a soft spot in my stomach for All Stars. I have yet to find a comparable wings joint in the YVR, so when I come home for a visit, it's on my list of places to eat at. Having not been back here in two years, I was super excited eyeing the selection on the menu. Like giddy bouncing in my seat excited. My company was embarrassed.
The place was semi-busy, but our server was nice. There's a ton of TVs in there playing at least two different things so you're never bored. Food came at a good pace, and there was no long waits.
We ordered a pound of the Mardi Gras wings (a 2 on their hot scale), and a pound of the Cajun since I was looking for a dry wing to complement. The Mardi Gras were as good as I remember, with the same signature mustard flavour, but were not anywhere near hot. Like, not even mild. Weird, I know. The cajun completely fell off the wagon. It's a metaphorical wagon, filled with wings that were headed to the cajun spicing party. And this pound just decided "no, I don't want to go to the party". They tasted like wings. Plain wings. It was a bit sad, scraping the little things along the containers so that they could be mildly seasoned.
Overall, it lives up to the tough pedestal I put in my head on the place. I came here for the Mardis Gras, and they didn't disappoint. I know that their other flavours are just as good, since I've tried a few others but it was a while back. But with so many to choose from, it'll require several visits back. Slow and steady! -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
I was ready to challenge the hottest wings at All Star Wings and Ribs!
The Armageddon which suppose to be really really hot, so hot you need to sign a waiver in order to eat that.....
And DAMN! They don't have it!!! According to reliable sources, this location had not served that for over 2 years. No, not because no one is brave enough to order it but they just don't have it in stock....
So reluctantly we settled for the A Bomb and the H Bomb and some Fries with Gravy.
How hot is H Bomb.... Accordingly to my friends, those suckers were the hottest thing they ever ate. I believed them when I saw how their faces turned all red, with tears in their eyes and sweat on their faces. But they both finished their 5 H Bomb wings!
Luckily refills on soft drinks and water are free... and they just drinking nonstop trying to lessen the heat....
Aside from the wings being spicy... they were pretty tasty, and not overcooked or dry.
Monday Wings Special 15 wings for the price of 10 is a sweet deal... oh can I say it is one Spicy deal!!! -
Review from Jay M.
Toronto, ON
10/24/2011
So I find myself on a random adventure to Markham. While this may not seem very exciting in itself, my friend suggests we go get wings, and mentions "All Stars" as our destination. My excitement increases. Being a food lover I'd heard the name before in wings discussions but didn't really know much else going in.
Upon arrival, my heart kind of sank. We're in a strip mall parking lot. A strip mall, void of any soul or heritage and filled for the most part with other businesses that I wouldn't ever give a second look. Being as infamous as the name "All Stars Wings" is in food circles, I was concerned. How can a place that is in a freaking strip mall be this good? I continued into the place, and once looking at menus I realized that this was one of a few locations which made things make a bit more sense and I was able to lower my guard.
So then we begin to look at the menu. 150 flavours with a good number of them really having no connection between names and potential flavours without someone explaining it to you. We asked for a bit of help from the server who while not being able to make "recommendations" but would "tell us what customer favourites are", helped us settle on 3 different flavours of varying heat.
We opted for:
-Honey BBQ (no spice, with honey and bbq sauces mixed for flavour)
-Medium (medium spice, your staple chicken wing)
-Casear Goes To Texas (hot spice - with Casear dressing and parmesan cheese sprinkled on it)
All were fantastic, but it was actually the Medium flavoured that were the most bland and boring so it goes to show you should step outside the box when the options are there. The wings were big an meaty, nicely breaded and really saucey, just the way I like 'em.
50 wings and 1 pitcher of Creemore Springs came to $68 after tax before tip.
Would it be helpful to have better descriptions on their menu? For sure. But are the wings top notch and redeeming even to the thought of going to Markham? Definitely. Perhaps if I ever venture to Richmond Hill or Vaughn I'll go check out the other locations. In the mean time, I need to find some wings of this quality in the downtown core.
I saw someones review on here comparing these to Wild Wing, and I can say I left a whole lot more satisfied from here than I did Wild Wing. All Stars wings seemed bigger and more saucey. I loves me some sauce and All Stars applied liberally which gets it bonus points in my books. Not to mention Wild Wing feels more "corporate", so take that as you will. -
Review from Rafi N.
Toronto, ON
12/11/2011
I came to All Stars for a challenge: Armageddon Wings. They didn't have the wings but I still had a good time.
*** FOOD ***
Armageddon is the hottest wings available and require a waiver to be signed in order to eat it. They didn't have the wings, so I settled for the next hottest: A Bomb and H Bomb.
* A Bomb *
These wings are hot, spicy hot. The meat is well cooked and not dry. The sauce is not too vinegary and you can see the pepper seeds on them. These wings give a sting to your tongue, but are manageable for those who eat spicy foods.
* H Bomb *
These wings are also hot but the cumulative affect of their hotness will burn you! Once again, the meat was well cooked, tender and moist. The sauce made my mouth go numb and I could feel the skin around my mouth burn. I can't think of anything that I've ever eaten that was this hot.
*** SERVICE ***
Service was okay. Initially, there was a bit of confusion as to who was serving us. I asked for some water, then another waitress took our order and my water never came and had to be reordered. Our server was very honest and open with us. When we requested the Armageddon Wings, she explained to us that they don't have them but that we could request them from their corporate location. They were quite attentive to us the rest of the evening and would walk around asking customers if they wanted anything.
*** ATMOSPHERE ***
All Stars looks exactly as you would expect a place called All Stars to look. All the furniture is wooden and there are TVs showing sports on almost every wall. It looks like a typical bar, nothing extraordinary. The place is clean, even the washrooms.
*** PRICE ***
We came here on a Monday, when they had a special: 15 wings for the price of 10. We split the bill, but I can't remember what I paid because I was under the influence of capsaicin.
*** EXPERIENCE ***
I came here experience Armageddon but was disappointed to learn that they didn't have it. However, I wasn't disappointed by the "runner-up" hot wings. The wings were well cooked and the service was adequate. The restaurant is well kept and provides a good place to watch a game over drinks and some food. All Stars is a good place to visit if you're in the area and looking for wings, beer and entertainment. -
Review from Daniel P.
Markham, ON
12/30/2011
Great atmosphere! Great service! and great food! Can't ask for much more, nor do I expect much more from a wing restaurant. I'd suggest their Richmond Hill or Woodbridge location though as the restaurant is much larger.
They claim to be serving Cheese Cake Factory desserts as well....Great Addition! -
Review from sarah l.
9/6/2010 3 Check-ins Here
All Star Wings is 30km from my house in a random plaza that I always think also contains a Future Shop while we are driving there... but it does't. This has nothing to do with their wings, but it always just seems so random when we are driving PAST HWY 7 and laughing and talking about the non-existant Future Shop.
My ultimate chicken wings are:
- non breaded
- crispy & saucy
- butter vinegar hot sauce (NOT a ketchupy sauce... ever.)
- celery and bleu cheese (some dill/garlic sauces can be acceptable but they are few and far between. Avocado sour cream is not an acceptable substitute.)
The All Star operates outside of these strict guidelines and still finds success in my books. This in itself is a feat.
The good:
- All Star successfully breaks almost of my chicken wings rules. Seriously.
- There are a tonne of wing flavours and my favourites are outside of the traditional Buffalo-style hot sauce
- The wings are crispy and very saucy, and while they break my non-breaded rule with a flour 'dusting,' I find it alarming successful
- My party of 2 is always seated in a booth designed to seat 8
The bad:
- They ration the serviettes... they have some of the sauciest wings going, and bring you 1 and you have to ask for more
- The beer selection isn't great
- The 90+ wing flavours are not described in any way on the menu. They just list them and you have to ask the waitress to describe the flavours in their very non-descriptive names. It's annoying.
- It's 30km away form anything else that I want to be around and there is no Future Shop in the plaza.
I will continue to eat wings here and try a new flavour each time. Here are my tasting notes from the last 2 visits:
1. Chiplote Jerk - Mike likes these but I think they're too hot. They are flavourful hot though.
2. American - This is a Buffalo style but it isn't hot enough even for me. I would not get this one again, but if there is a hotter version we would try it.
3. Wings Gone Wild - mustard, honey and hot. This was a favourite but it wasn't hot at all.
4. Wings Gone Wilder - a hotter version of Wings Gone Wild. Not sure if I liked them better a bit hotter, but they were really good. Mike did not really like these, he found them too sweet.
5. Caesar does Texas - these are great. American style wings with parmesan and Caesar dressing on them. We would consider getting a hotter version of this next time. They are heavy with the cheese and cream dressing. Definitely one to split.Listed in: Chicken Wings... for better or…
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Review from mii c.
Mississauga, ON
11/26/2011
This place is an awesome place for wings with great selection and great quality. I would say better than st louis and mmm equivalent to duffs. Though st louis fries cant be beat with that side dill...
this is sparta: spicy with honey garlicish
texas does ceaser: ceaser with thai flavour
lemon and pepper dry: seasoning flavour taht really tasted just like that. no burst of goodness.
also, they now serve cakes. cheesecake factory cakes. which was delicious and amazing. though you can tell it wasn't a day fresh. but of course, it is imported. though the flavour is the same i belive. and pretty cheap at 5 to 6 dollars. -
Review from Vivian L.
Scarborough, ON
5/6/2011
I am kind of surprised that All Stars has received such positive reviews. Perhaps it is the novelty of the restaurant that makes people enjoy it so much. Personally, All Stars was a very "meh" sort of experience, and I prefer Wild Wings in comparison.
Situated in a fairly "Asian" plaza, I found that All Stars kind of stuck out like a sore thumb, since the concept of the restaurant is more Westernized than the other places in the plaza. So, the inside of the restaurant is kind of awkward since the design is meant for a more young hip, "typical bar crowd" but the customers are actually families, or teenagers who want to say they ate at a wings place. Now that's neither good or bad, I just wanted to explain my perspective of the restaurant's atmosphere.
A thing that I found very disappointing was the lack of description for the long list of wing flavours. For first time customers they are literally taking a stab in the dark about what type of wings they are REALLY ordering. Course, you can ask the waitress, but honestly if every new customer in the restaurant has to ask about 3-5 different wing flavours they're considering, can you imagine how slow the service would be on a busy day??
When the wings arrived, I noticed that orders were smaller than Wild Wings, while the price is similar too. The wings are also on the small side, but some people enjoy small wings (I prefer just a smidge bigger than that) so those people might enjoy it more. In addition they skimp on the amount of dipping sauce (container isn't even half full) and there is a lack of carrots. I ordered the Caesar in New Mexico Wing, and to be honest the first 2 wings tasted great. Then as I kept eating, the creaminess of the sauces just felt overwhelming after a while, and I started to lean more towards my boyfriend's Texan honey wings.
Overall the wings were good. You have options that you wouldn't normally get at a typical wing place. But unfortunately I left the place still kind of hungry. I recommend ordering an app or 2, or even dessert, b/c a single will NOT fill you up! ( The equivalent of a single at wild wings DID fill me up). I came into this restaurant with high expectations but was left disappointed by the menu format, and the "meh" quality food. I would give it 2.5, but I leaned towards the lower end b/c I had to leave hungry.
NOTE: This might be more enjoyable in a large group, since you can try other people's wings, so more variety. (I think the menu says that's not allowed, but really I doubt they'll say "stop sharing right now!") -
Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
9/25/2009 2 Check-ins Here
This place is far. This was my first time venturing out to Markham or wherever Allstar is considered to be part of. I was out there on business and realizing how close in proximity I was I figured this would be a good opportunity to check them out.
First off all, wtf! It's tucked away in a plaza between a bunch of Asian signage. Once inside you'll find an area that can seat about 20 people and then a narrow corridor with two to four seat tables.
Upon entry I was pleasantly surprised that there was some decent eye candy to carry me through my meal (read: buxom brunettes) but much to my dismay I was left with a relic of yore that left much to be desired. Ah well, the real reason for coming here was for the wings...so...
They have a massive menu of 50+ seasonings and none of them have descriptors other than what you can kind of extrapolate from the sometimes clever names. You'll also find that they're separated into heat categories ranging from 1 to 5 and I believe there may have been an additional buyer-beware category.
Normally at a new wing place I'll order Jamaican Jerk style wings (about $9 per single order) as a starting point, if they have them, this place was no exception. Also ordered a side of fries ($3), "Caesar does Texas", and my friend got something that seems to have slipped my mind. The place was pretty quiet shortly after 5 so we didn't have to wait long. I enjoyed the flavouring of my jerk wings- they definitely make a mark on my ultimate wing list but I think I've had better quality wing meat in other establishments. The Caesar wings were interesting- topped with a caesar dressing and parmesan made for a very heavy tasting wing so leftovers were a certain thing on this visit.
The beer selection didn't surprise me for a corporate wing joint but I still can't help but be disappointed. They have Canadian, Rickards Red, and Coors. That's pretty much it. Sigh. Went with a pitcher of Rickards Red for about $18 which isn't exactly a steal either.
Overall it was a worthwhile experience in order to find out what all of the fuss was about. If I can help it I'd rather not venture North of Eglinton (let alone Bloor) in the future but if I end up doing business up that way again I'll probably make another stop to check out some of their other numerous wing styles. -
Review from Steph L.
11/17/2009
Maybe I'm just old school...
But I feel wings should come in 5 basic flavours.
BBQ. Hot. Medium. Mild. And some variation of honey garlic.
Hit or miss with their flavors.
Some are tastier than others.
No descriptions on their menu because they have SO many flavors.
What a fun guessing game...
If you secretly wanted Greek food, they have 5 flavors that resemble something Greek.
If you secretly wanted Thai food, they have 5 that resemble something Thai.
Have you ever written an essay that you felt needed a bit of padding.
You add all kinds of words and start repeating the same point over and over again - but rephrase it slightly differently.
But really, you could have gotten to the point in like, 5 sentences...
Maybe more than 5 sentences, perhaps 20.... -
Review from ritchie c.
Toronto, ON
12/18/2009
This place was THE place to go for wings 2 years ago. Fantastic combination of flavours, melt in your mouth sauces and decent sized wings.
Sadly, nowadays you'd be better off going to St. Louie's for the same quality of wings (yeah.. ouch).
As with all wings places with a redonk amount of flavours, they're really hit or miss - and when they miss it tastes like dirt.
Flavours worth getting:
Nero's Epilogue - when they parm the hell out of it
Ephestius - make sure it's crispy and spicy
Ceaser does Jamaica - creamier the better
My Ranch is on Fire - same as above -
Review from Bijan V.
8/12/2008
They have so many different kinds of wings, you might as well make it a game to pick a random one.
Coming in with completely random names like Babe Ruth to Armageddon, they are categorized in level of spiciness (I believe there are at least 10 different levels).
They have the most interesting varieties of wings that you will most likely never ever see anywhere else and I've yet to have one that hasn't been amazingly good.
Ribs are very good as well but go for the wings. Also don't forget to try the special fries (forget the name but are loaded with toppings and sauces) as they are mouthwateringly and heart-stoppingly amazing. -
Review from Maureen P.
Toronto, ON
2/7/2009
Been craving chicken wings all week and the advantage of house-sitting up north is the easy access to All Star Wings. With the ample variety in selection, I finally settled for Chinatown after initially selecting Shanghai surprise.
All Stars did not disappoint.
This sports bar's wings will have any choice your palette is calling for. The only flaw is, the waitress will probably need to explain the flavour as there are no descriptions on the menu beside their catchy names.
Ambiance is as standard as a sports bar can be, but is a little on the narrow side with not enough televisions for me to watch the basketball highlights.
Well deserving of their restaurant name - equipped with an all star wing line up indeed.
Mission accomplished... my wing crave now satisfied, but also I'm left craving for more! -
Review from Melissa J.
Toronto, ON
12/15/2008
Please, please, All Star Wings, open a location in downtown Toronto. PLEASE!
With a menu of wings that is well over 90 varieties, how can I only go here once a year? Why must you be in Markham and Richmond Hill?
The first time I came here, I remember being awestruck. Their variations of Caesar wings are the most delicious things I have ever put in my mouth. Breaded, deep-fried, covered in caesar dressing and parmesan cheese? Heaven.
Basically All-Star's is a sports bar in a strip mall -- but they have the best wings I have ever had in my life. They have a gazillion different varieties with clever names like Scorpion Kiss and Bizarre Love Triangle, ranging from super mild to Armageddon. I think I have an average tolerance of spice and my mouth was on fire around the four star mark. Stick to the 2-3 range to keep it manageable.
They've got wings with all sorts of flavours -- jerk chicken, honey garlic, and all sorts of spice, but the great thing is that there's something for everyone (except vegetarians) and you can order 10 of each flavour which is great for a group.
If you have access to a car or can make it out, I totally recommend stopping by for a life-changing experience. -
Review from Doris B.
Etobicoke, ON
9/20/2011
I ordered the hot rod wings and fries and gravy. The menu was odd, there was no description of what would actually be on the wings. My order took 10 minutes to prepare, I took mines to go. Service was fast, considering no one was there (12pm on a tuesday).
The price is a bit pricey for my liking. The wings weren't as good as I was expecting. Maybe my expectations were too high. I really enjoyed the fries and gravy, yummy.
I don't think I'll go out of my way to eat here. It was giving me a bit of a hooters vibe, not that I mind! -
Review from Kyle Y.
North York, ON
7/13/2009
A specialty wings place, with dozens and dozens of flavours.. from spicy to sour to sweet, drenched in sauce to completely dry.. this place will have something for everyone. The only fault for me is the lack of beers on tap: Molson, Coors Light or Rickards Red.
The place isn't very big, so if going with a large group, be sure that everyone arrives at the same time. In my experience you will not get a table for 6 or more unless everyone in the party is there. -
Review from Brandon S.
12/16/2008
This place is one of my favourites. There are over a hundred flavours now that they expanded the menu and before that I had tried every flavour (about 80). The service is always fast, which means that the wings are usually hotter (in temperature) than the average place. There aren't many tables or much space and it's really popular so you may have to wait during prime times.
As for recommended flavours, Pandora's Box, Texan Ranch, Snake Bite, ..., and if you're looking for a coronary try "cheesy where's the beef" which is poutine on wings. -
Review from D L.
Toronto, ON
10/5/2010
Used to love this place. For some reason, it's gone downhill-- though they've recently renovated and the FOTH looks great. Doesn't make up for the fact that their wings are small and dry and expensive..
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Review from Jonathan O.
9/21/2010
The wings were alright but the service was first class! One of the downside was the menu had way too many choices of favors. I had to ask three times for a definition of the choices.
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Review from Wai Ching C.
North York, ON
12/15/2008
Personally, I LOVE ALL STAR WINGS!!
Why? because it has TONS of flavour! MOST of the flavour tastes AWESOME!!
All wings go on a spicy scale, and I would really die to try out the spiciest one. However, I am not ready to die yet so I will wait until later on in my life for that.
To conclude, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! thats all I need to say. Cheers! -
Review from S. S.
Toronto, ON
8/8/2008
Best Chicken wing place in Canada. Over 100 flavours of wings, and they have a Wall of Flame, where they post pictures of the few who eat off a whole container of the hottest wings they have. Note that you have to sign a waiver before consuming the super spicy wings, in case it messes up with your insides.
The Americans I know who travel to Toronto for business love this place and frequent it often. As do the locals. Its a must do in Toronto. -
Review from Mark K.
North York, ON
6/25/2009
love the place, they could use more locations
hmmm wings yyam :-)
for those w/out a car u can take viva bus up there its pretty quick
