Appalachia Smokehouse and BBQ

Came in to check out the new bbq place in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, there isn’t too many places like these in Etobicoke. Had the smoked brisket sandwich to go. The beef was moist, tender and had lots of flavour. The servers were friendly and helpful. I’ll be back to try the ribs next time I’m in.

Great little BBQ place on the west end. Good brisket sandwiches, great baked beans, and delicious fries. The only draw back is that they close at 8pm. The space is a nice space in a somewhat plain shop strip… but all and all two thumbs up.

When we got there around 6.15 pm, beef brisket was almost sold out. There was just enough to make a juicy tender brisket sandwich with sweet peppery horseradish & mustard sauce… delicious! My husband got a portion of the ribs with their spicy sauce, it was not fall of the bone but enough to sink your teeth and still get tender meat with some texture. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, although it was a tad messy but fun!
Friendly atmosphere with great food. Love the décor. For sure we’ll be back for more

Fantastic brisket with their house sauce and the pulled pork with the Golden sauce really hits the spot. If you’re in the neighborhood atop by and have some of the best BBQ in Toronto. Kudos to these guys!

Just came here for the first time, and I can’t say enough about the place. I met Jerry (I think the owner) who was very kind, and nice to talk to. Menu is simple, but for my first time (had the pulled pork sand which) it was great! Loved the bun, the sauces I got were mild and gold mixed, which gave it a great taste. Great portion of pulled pork, and got me really full. I couldn’t finish the fries I got, so buyer beware hahah. Jerry gave a sample of chilli since we got on the topic of it and it’s got a great, Hearty flavour! They use brisket that wasn’t sold, so basically a brisket chilli, outstanding simply put. I recommend this place highly. Great atmosphere, clean and friendly! I can’t see this place going anywhere, ever.

Went today around 145.
Ordered a brisket sandwich with their caramelized onions and special sauce (I believe mustard and horseradish) bun fresh and soft, comes with a small side of coleslaw (vinegar base).
Service was prompt. The sandwich was a good portion glad I didn’t order a side. Next time.
Small seating maybe 4 stools and 2 tables (2 top)
Interior was nice, they have been open since June and I have driven by many times and didn’t notice saw review on Unilocal.It on the north side of the Queensway about 4 storefronts east of Islington.
Bonus they say ribs aren’t ava8able until 5pm but they were ready so took a ½ rack home for dinner. They have chicken and pork also so next time.
Fills my void when Paul and Sandy’s closed.
I’ll go back for sure

For several months I watched as the window sign saying Appalachia Smokehouse stood mocking me. Telling me smoked meaty goodness was coming to a neighbourhood near me, but for months nothing happened — nothing! I can only equate the many feelings I experienced to that of a dog eagerly waiting his masters return each day, only to be disappointed each time a car drives by and it’s not the right one.
One day not too long ago, I noticed the door was open, AND lights were on, AND they were OPEN. Well let me tell you I literally made an excitement puddle right there on the floor (of my car… hey I’d had a lot of coffee that day ok!)
Then the worst thing happened, I went on a vacation! It would be 3 weeks plus before I could sample what I had been dreaming of for months… nay a year!
Then last week the stars aligned, the odds were in my favour, the dice came up, I hit black jack and following a lunch meeting canceling I popped in for a lunch bite! Joy. rapture!!!
Looking over the menu by day it’s basically the healthiest, cleanest pulled pork, pulled chicken and brisket sandwiches you can get anywhere close by, and by night (after 5pm) you can specially order some of their smoked ribs to eat in or take away. PRO-​TIP: They pre-​sell these ribs and they run out fast, they’ll have people come in for a sandwich at lunch and order their pick up for dinner at the end of the day… so call ahead to get you name down.
This day I went for the brisket as a combo. Note that I was a little miffed when all a combo came with was fries… no drink. I thought the essence of a combo was to include drink, side and main for a reasonable price. So be prepared to spend a little extra if you need some liquids!
Now back to the brisket! The sandwich comes standard on a toasted ciabatta bun piled high with thick cut grisly brisket topped with caramelized onions and a special sauce. Amazing As is! The brisket while not as flavourful as others I’ve had was perfectly cooked through and the perfect balance of meat to fat!
Definitely a damn fine sammy and one I’ll be back for again soon!
Eatcrest out!

Some of the best smoked brisket I have ever had. The coleslaw is also out of this world. The décor is really nice. The baked beans were a bit of a miss (too much molasses) and I would like to see something green on the menu, but overall really delicious– definitely an up and coming place!

Had the pulled chicken with Gold bbq sauce. Very good.
Very clean inside and nice décor. Smells amazing!
Price is a little high but it was a nice portion.

Awesome food and great service! This is one of those great little Toronto gems worth exploring! I wad in the mood for a non chain local restaurant and this was it.
The beef brisket was just how it should be and the pulled chicken was even better! If you’re in the area you have to stop in!

We tried it for the first time– brisket sandwich, ½ rack ribs + baked beans. Baked beans were ok– but then again, I’m not sure I’m a baked beans person. The flavour was good though.
OMG@ the brisket. Amazing. Melting, tender, not too fatty. so so good.
The ribs were good– my husband loved them.
They owners were lovely– I’m happy to have them in the neighbourhood.

Amazingly good, ‘er NO, amazingly GREAT food!!! This is definitely a new hidden gem for those living at Loggia Condos, or other residents in the area. The best news is that the portions are generous, and the pulled pork or pulled chicken isn’t drowning in sauce, in fact, you get to choose the amount that’s right for you! And, make sure you get the Gold Sauce, it’s unique and unbelievably great flavour. In the famous words of Arnold Schwarzenegger «You will be back» …for sure!

This place caught my eye compared to the other restaurants in the neighborhood, and I am a big fan of pulled pork… which is exactly what I ordered!
The sandwich was incredibly tasty. The meat, sauce, and bun were all perfect. Got a coleslaw on the side which was what I needed to balance the smoky sweetness from the sandwich. Tried the beans and fries as well which were ok, nothing special. Looking forward to coming back soon and trying everything else they have to offer.

I’m a fan of smoked meat and BBQ and all the accoutrements and Appalachia has it. There are three meats available here, brisket which is the breast, or lower chest of beef is marbled with fat so is tender and juicy, pulled pork, or pulled chicken. I tried the brisket on a bun with caramelized onions and it was very good. Their BBQ sauce had a nice smokey undertone and the meat was tender and fell apart easily. Love the aftertaste too! For sides I had the slow cooked baked beans which were great. Love the heartiness of them and they are a super healthful alternative to deep fried potatoes, which is another choice along with sweet potato fries. The sandwich is around $ 9 for the chicken and pork, and $ 12 for the brisket, and comes with a tiny container of red cole slaw which is delicious but just a sampler size. I recommend asking for the larger side for only $ 2 more is in more of a normal size container and could be shared by two people. They also offer sliders which could be a good way of sampling the pork and chicken to see which one to order next time. The brisket came with its own BBQ sauce, and there are two others which you can ask for as well.
The elephant in the room at Appalachia is the smoked ribs which are only available after 5pm so keep that in mind as it promises to be incredibly good and is $ 13 for a half rack and $ 25 for a full rack.
This restaurant is a welcome addition to the Asian and Italian influences around this neighbourhood near my work, so I now have another choice along the Queensway strip.

We’re so excited to have Appalachia Smokehouse and BBQ on the Queensway. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek. The owners are amazing people — super friendly — and invited us in to sample before the official opening. We had the smoked pulled pork with their hot bbq sauce — it was soooo good. The sauce was amazing, and the bun was super fresh. You can tell everything was made right there. Very fresh and satisfying.
Great food, great customer service! We will definitely be back.