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Lou Dawg's
Categories: Restaurants Barbeque Restaurants Sandwiches Barbeque, Sandwiches [Edit]
76 Gerrard St EToronto, ON M5G 2A7
Neighbourhoods: Ryerson, Downtown Core
(647) 349-3294
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11 am - 4 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
5 reviews for Lou Dawg's
5 reviews in English
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Review from Danielle F.
Toronto, ON
2/8/2012
Lou Dawg's couldn't be more perfect for the area: right on Ryerson Campus, in a location once occupied by Pasta Pappa. PP never appealed to me but wow, Lou Dawg's does. Late hours, seated service or take out and enough variety for any tastes, even things vegetarians!
The first time that I went, i got the beef brisket sandwich with sweet potato fries. Every time since then, I've ordered the exact same thing. So boring, I know! But I can't seem to tear myself away from it. The meat is well-sauced and slightly smokey from, ya know, being smoked. It's all very tender on a white bun that holds together while you still get that sloppy joe feel. Use two hands.
The sweet potato fries are good. They have huge flakes of salt and are tender. It's a little disappointing because who doesn't like crispy-on-the-outside fries? But still, they make for a nice accompaniment to a sandwich. If you want a side sauce, I say go for chipotle mayo. 50 cents extra for refills which I find kind of lame but it's worth it.
It is at this establishment that I discovered deep-fried pickles! Not really, my friend made me try them. It was my first time so I have nothing to compare them too but as far as I know, they were great. They are sliced in thick, quartered wedges and served piping hot on the inside. The breading stayed on and they had a bite of sourness that was of the perfect intensity.
Welcome, Lou Dawg's! I hope you are here to stay. Rumor has it that you are opening up a bar up top. I can't wait to see it. -
Review from Kousha R.
North York, ON
4/20/2012
From the meat menu definitely go for the brisket. Do NOT be shy about exploring the side dishes at all as the substitution for the fries are better than you think and ask for a sample of the side dishes. Great friendly place. Ryerson students get 10% discount.
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Review from Vicki S.
3/20/2012
Yelp, I wish that you did .5 stars, but you don't, so I'm rounding up. Ordered the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and a side of green salad and sweet potato fries. I wish I could deduct the half star because of the pulled pork (probably needs more flavor and a hint of spice), but the coleslaw in the sandwich made up for it. I loved the little pine nuts in the coleslaw - gave it an extra kick. The sweet potato fries were also really good and the portion sizes were generous. If you're a salad person I recommend the dressing - it is a maple vinaigrette and has a nice smoky aftertaste. Thanks to the smoldering blues rock piping through the sound system and the TVs tuned to ESPN, you can almost believe you're in the deep south. Good solid food for a good price.
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Review from Payam Z.
10/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
3.5 stars!
I've been having more than my fare share of pulled pork recently! It's probably for the same reason that after the (very friendly) dude behind the counter recommended the beef brisket as the best sandwich, I had to ask if he was sure...
I ended up ordering both pulled pork and the beef brisket sandwiches and sharing with a friend. The fellow behind the counter was right, the brisket is simply amazing! Perfectly cooked, very tender and mouth wateringly juicy! The pulled pork was also alright, but not even the best one I had tasted within the same week!
The fries are also excellent. Very crisp and nicely cut.
The sauces available make the cut and the service was the best part of the meal next to the brisket.
The only bone to pick so far is the fact that I definitely left a bit hungry and was hoping for a slightly more substantial meal!
Don't make the mistake I did; go for brisket! -
Review from Kevin B.
Toronto, ON
1/9/2012
Very good pulled pork, brisket, and sweet potato fries. Only downside is the original location on King uses superior buns for their sandwiches.
Specialties
Toronto's Spot for Slow Smoked BBQ, Live music and a whole lotta #goodtimes!
Located right here on the Ryerson campus and OPEN 'TIL 4am - we are here to provide students with a 2 floor campus pub with a MASSIVE courtyard PATIO!
Follow @loudawgs www.facebook.com/loudawgs for #FREESTUFF and your community manager @iamjeffcole for parties and special events.
Cheers,
