Best places: Down home cooking restaurants in Canada

Pared-back restaurant serving generous sandwiches, fried chicken & waffles in a graffiti-clad space.

Compact, rustic-chic restaurant & caterer dishing up smoked ribs, brisket & pulled pork.

Burgers, meatloaf & rotisserie chicken are reimagined in this whimsical eatery with marble tables.

Upbeat BBQ joint featuring slow-smoked meats, familiar sides & its signature pulled pork parfait.

Eatery offering eclectic cuisine in an intimate, trendy space with a full bar & weekend brunch.

👍👍 I had eaten here before near the end of 2019 and the food was amazing. I hadn't had a chance to go back until today. I'm pleased to report that the food is still phenomenal. They have a huge menu to choose from, including numerous options for Vegans and for eating Gluten Free. The location is unbea...

Stylish establishment with a patio featuring a modern take on classic comfort dishes & cocktails.

Chill hangout with exposed-brick walls & lots of TVs offering burgers, poutine, pizza & bar fare.

👍👍 Thus place only has one flaw - you could drive right by it without noticing it's there. The interior is fantastic, done completely with salvaged materials, the food and service were fantastic. I tried many coffee shops this weekend and this was the best by far. Absolutely recommend you check it...

Dine-in · Kerbside pickup · No-contact delivery

Laid-back BBQ joint dishing smoked ribs, wings, pulled pork & brisket as well as family platters.

Low-key counter serve dishing up hearty Southern BBQ, including brisket, shredded chicken & ribs.

This classic 1950s restaurant dishing up burgers & milkshakes is a popular film set for movies & TV.

A menu focused on smoked meats, sandwiches & comfort sides in a rustic setting with outdoor tables.

Candlelit bar & dining spot for craft cocktails & hearty eclectic fare, plus live music.

Laid-back diner with exposed-brick interior serving all-day breakfasts, American comfort food & BBQ.

Sizable tavern with a country music theme, Southern fare, live musical events & a mechanical bull.

👍👍 We had beef and chicken tacos with mac and cheese. Everyone working here was so nice! Food was AMAZING!! Thank you so much!

Rustic, urban counter serve dishing out fried chicken & waffles & more with a Canadian twist.