#1,409 in Toronto. 69 Redditors across 107 mentions, Oct 2023 to Sep 2026.
What Reddit says
Texas-style barbecue near Yonge and Eglinton, with brisket often named among the best in the city. Complaints include short hours and running out of food early. One report says it closed indefinitely after a flood.
Paraphrased from the comments below.
What to order
- 8.5Barbecue#3 for barbecue in TorontoTop pick
- Mac and Cheese3 Redditors
- Cornbread1 Redditor
In their words
Short excerpts, each linked to the full comment on Reddit.
“Brisket was super moist. Ribs were fall off the bone. Sausage was mediocre. Brisket beans were surprisingly delicious.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Benny's Smoking Section Barbecue Golden Horseshoe Barbecue”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “came away from it thinking some dishes were just okay while some were phenomenal”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jul 2025Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Bennys is nice. Yonge and Eg”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I'd recommend you do. I think their brisket might just edge out Cherry St's.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Very tasty! Similar tier to Cherry Street BBQ”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jan 2024Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I showed up last minute and the cook gave me some for free... and OMG”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Honestly bennys is classic junk bbq. It’s ok every now and then.”
Mixedr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Benny’s bbq and golden horseshoe are top tier as well”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jul 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Benny’s is solid value.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Jun 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “I really thought Benny’s was superior in nearly every meat.”
Liked itr/FoodToronto, Sep 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab) “Benny's BBQ. The brisket is just too good.”
Loved itr/FoodToronto, Mar 2026Read on Reddit (opens in a new tab)
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