Hadley’s

I wanted to love this place more. My friend is a huge fan of BBQ so we set up a surprise bday party for him. To be fair they are closing in a few days and the menu was limited.
Our server Kira was amazing. Getting us beers all the time and keeping everyone happy. We loved her.
The food: My wife LOVED her pulled pork sandwhich and after adding a little bit of hot sauce to it I was a super huge fan as well. GREAT PULLED PORK and perhaps one of the top 5 in the city.
My ribs were meaty but lacked any real flavour. They were not bad at all. Just could have used a bit more spices on the rub.
The only real dissappointment was the mac n cheese. It was spiral pasta with sauce. No gooey cheesey goodness and no baked breadcrumbs. I felt like I was eating a rather bland pasta side vs southern mac n cheese
All in all I would rank this place 3.5.
Not much int he way décor, but hey your there for the food.
5* for the service and 3.5 for the Food.
If they open a new location I will def give it another try and have the pulled pork or the grilled cheese (they ran out of bread that day: (

This restaurant has great food which I really enjoyed.
The service ruined everything for me though. Packed and with a line up outside they only had one server, one bartender and one cook. It took far too long to bring us our meals.
The waitress brought us an additional entrée we hadn’t ordered, and didn’t take it back after we explained we didn’t order it.
When paying the bill I tipped less than 15%, something I don’t think I’ve ever done (usually 20%) and the waitress pouted (literally pouted and made a puppy face) and said I hadn’t tipped enough.

I’m basing this review on their $ 5 burger. The meat was dry, the bread was soggy, and the pineapple salsa seemed like a good idea. I think the meat just threw me off.
If Burger Week was created to introduce people to new restaurants, I don’t think I would come back here.
However, with all the glowing reviews for brunch, it MIGHT be worth a second try.

Came here for dinner and it was really disappointing :(I love the brunch so much so probably will just stick to that.
I ordered a steamwhistle and after 15 minutes they told me there was none left.
I got the mac & cheese because I saw that everyone on Unilocal recommended it but I really wasn’t that into it! It was very creamy and cheesy but the cheese was mild so had very little flavor. All I tasted was cream. The grilled cheese does look really good though!
We ordered the lemon tart and the «magic cake» for dessert. The lemon tart tasted good but was very difficult to eat because the crust was so hard. The «magic cake» on the other hand was insanely disgusting. Seriously it was like an omelet on top of pie crust! I don’t even know where they get off selling that as a dessert! It was yellowy/​grey, and who even made that?! Seriously so many questions going through my mind about how that ever was an idea for a dessert and also why is it called magic cake?! it tasted like eggs and was soooo grossss omg so gross.
The service was really good though but stick to brunch if you want to check out hadley’s.

Service was friendly and the food to die for
Brunch will never be the same
Deep fried poached eggs for my hangover

I came here because one of my friend recommended «The Remedy» which was featured on the Food Network. it consists of deep-​fried poached egg (yes, DEEP FRIED) sitting on top of juicy, tender, tasty pulled pork, melted cheese (optional) and hash and i was VERY IMPRESSED.
my friend had the Egg Benny with arugula (you can choose arugula, bacon or something else) and it was pretty amazing too. the egg was cooked perfectly with runny eggyolk.
the service was good too!

«You Gotta Eat Here», right? John Catucci says so.
I have been to Hadley’s a few times and it’s no surprise that it’s crazy busy here now because of being featured on the Food Network.
The Remedy is the hot brunch item, new hangover cure: deep fried poached eggs!
My friend ordered it but I opted for the eggs Benny with pulled pork.
Hadley’s has great pulled pork. As for the rest of the Benny, pretty standard served with hash and greens.
I asked for no hash and greens only.
They did remember eventually (noticing the pile of hash left on my plate)
and the server very nicely brought me more salad (when I was about done my meal).
They were so busy and the service wasn’t as attentive as we would have liked. Service was definitely not with a smile.
For comfort food and BBQ, Hadley’s hits the spot but be prepared to wait.

I was desperate for some mac & cheese, and since our cupboards had no mac, I did a google search to find out where I could have someone make it for me. Lots of sites listed Hadley’s as a go-​to for Mac & Cheese, so that is how we ended up there at nearly 10 pm on Saturday evening.
Major win! It was very quiet when we got there — only one other table dining, but I confirmed with the server that it would be okay if we came in for a meal, and he was very welcoming. Luckily, 2 other tables came after us, so it was nice to have some company. The music was upbeat and fun, which also brightened it up a bit. It was a cold, snowy night, but there were lots of candles everywhere which helped to warm it up and add to atmosphere. There were also drapes around the doorway to break the draft, and the server was very dedicated to keeping those closed.
The mac & cheese was creamy and tasty and comfort-​foodish like I craved. Although it had a VERY strong taste of black pepper, which at times was almost too much. The side salad broke that up nicely. My hubby got a ½ rack of ribs with potato salad and Green Goddess salad. We marvelled for the entire length of the meal about how big a «½ rack» is. We’ve had whole racks not much bigger at other restaurants. He enjoyed both salads, and to my shock, could not finish his meal because he was so stuffed. That NEVER happens.
Despite being stuffed, we opted to try the house apple pie, which was served warm and delicious!
The server and chef were both friendly and welcoming, and conversed with us when we asked questions.
We had a very positive experience, and will definitely return!
Oh — but one tip — upon arrival, I second-​guessed myself for a moment, as to whether I wanted to try the place, as the signage in the window (hours, etc.) were stained and dirty, and the windows were streaky and grungy too. I was so adamant about mac & cheese that I overlooked that, and I’m glad I did. But Hadley’s, watch out! First impressions!

I’ve only been here for brunch, and kept waiting to have dinner there to do a review, but I’ll go ahead anyways.
The Remedy is amazing. I saw it on You Gotta Eat Here, and my girlfriend and I had to go there a week later. It is a dish comprised of baked beans (which they appear to make in house), potato hash, smoked cheddar, pulled pork, a poached egg (dusted in cornmeal and lightly deep fried), hollandaise sauce… and you get some coleslaw, and apples (and maybe pears) on the side, which is a great cleanser and way of cutting through the rich and fatty remedy. I can’t recommend this dish more as it is one of my favourite brunch/​breakfast dishes in the city.
I think you should totally go there.

Well I’m definitely happy I braved the snow for brunch at Hadley’s! Not like I had much choice with my fridge being empty and all, but you know…
I’ve been eyeing Hadley’s since I moved into the area, and finally had the opportunity to eat brunch there today. And I loved it.
The only thing keeping this from a 5 star review is that their ventilation system needs an upgrade, so the whole place is a bit like being in a campfire. BUT they’re fixing it next week, so once I go back I’m sure this will be bumped up to a 5 star!
Lets discuss menu. The brunch menu has a few daily specials such as a French toast and a vegetarian option, and also a wide selection that they keep week to week. I just has to try The Remedy, which may not be good for those on a diet, but was basically life changing. Two deep fried poached eggs drenched in hollandaise on top of a bed of baked beans, hash, cheese and pulled pork. Sweet Jesus, it was like heaven! The coffee was also pretty good, which is always a plus!
Now, service. Our server was so friendly and prompt, but also all the other servers were great too. Our server comped our drinks for braving the smoky atmosphere, which was totally unnecessary but really nice!
So while it doesn’t hurt that Hadley’s is about 5 minutes from home, I would be back even if it was on the other end of the city. Bravo Hadley’s brunch!

Cosey little pub with very friendly staff.
Also has a small patio at the back which was useless on Saturday as it was pissing rain.
Glasses of house wine will set you back $ 6.33. Not bad. Most pints also $ 6.33. Lots of $ 5 specials though depending on the night.
Food is supposedly good, my friend had a tasty looking burger but I didn’t try anything.
Overall good local watering hole if you live nearby!

I finally had the chance to try the fried chicken here (Fridays only!), and sweet jebus it was out of this world. Seriously, some of the best fried chicken in the city.
Why that Hadley guy doesn’t make this a permanent menu fixture is beyond me.

I was here a month ago and wanted to check out the reviews to see what others thought of this place… Well… My dish was ok… Bit over priced for the quality… I would have given the place three stars had my date not found that long hair in her chicken… that made the night uncomfortable and the wait staff did not seem to empathetic…
Maybe I should have checked out the reviews first… Lesson learned.

Yum Yum. I came here with my sis-​in-​law for a random Friday lunch. It was busy but we were taken care of quite fast by a fantastic server.
The menu had a list of many mouth watering dishes making the choice hard. When we asked for suggestions, we were told to begin our journey with «The Remedy». Remedy for what? A hangover, hunger, life? Yes. It just really satisfied everything. A return trip is a must.
Also, amazing cappuccinos. Soooo good.

I’m quite fond of this unassuming place. It’s proximity to home certainly earns it bonus points but more than that, the food is delicious and the price is right.
The décor is admittedly, confusing. There are only 3 huge tables set against a long curved bench and then two other big booths, an awkward couple of high top tables in the middle of the restaurant and seats at the bar. If this were my place I would get rid of the four top tables and make them two tops and put them together if you have a larger table. You can get lost at one of the tables now and it makes for awkward seating when you’re looking for an intimate experience. What I do like about it is that it embraces Toronto with a beautiful panoramic picture of a streetcar station and some other TTC artwork on the walls.
The lights are too bright and the bathrooms are… old. But there’s a nice window up front and always a really nice steady group of customers and staff that makes this place welcoming. I feel at home here, comfortable. Its like a cross between a diner and a pub but with quality food!
And all that really matters of course is the food. And it’s good! A decently small menu with their creative takes on more traditional pub fare. They serve tasty little corn muffins while you’re waiting for your food which is a nice touch. The half rack of ribs smells and looks amazing — as a veggie I still fondly remember ribs. The pulled pork sandwich has received good reviews from my friends. For me, the mac and cheese is delicious and the salads are very tasty. I tried the dinner special once too — local rainbow trout served atop pureed sweet potato and kale which was divine. The piece of fish was huge and perfectly cooked.
The kitchen is open so you can watch them work and the bar serves a few local beers on tap. The wine list leaves a bit to be desired but they make up for it by serving a 9oz for $ 9 — and I can get into my masi valpolicella side for that price!
Give it a try, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. I’m curious about their brunch menu, I’ll have to report back later on that!

3.5 star
I like to drink! I like bar crawl! But I need to eat and not to drink on empty stomach.
Thanks Eric the owner/​chef at Hadley’s for the inviting to «pig» out at his restaurant.
I drank: Hadley’s Smokin’ Ceasar ($ 7.50)
— It was a little off with the mix… no, not because it is spicy but I seems to have a touch too much of Worcestershire Sauce and not enough Clamato Juice
— Every single Ceasar served at the table looked like they all have a different shade of red
I shared: Pulled Pork ($ 10) with Potato Salad
— Wish for more pork
— the BBQ sauce definitely on the sweet side
— Potato Salad over seasoned!!! I could not even eat that!
I have a taste: Hamburger with Fries ($ 10)
— I just have a taste of the patty: which was overcooked and dry…
and ½ Pork Ribs ($ 17).
— The best choice of the night! Just the right touch of sauce and tender and meaty… Pork Ribs!
Hadley’s has this great friendly vibe and the services was excellent!
I think I need to come back for Brunch, maybe?

The last and unexpected stop on the Unilocal Dufferin Grove bar crawl landed us here.
As with most of us at the table, I had a caesar. Some complained that it was too spicy, but I found it to be average, though I enjoy a spicy caesar so go figure.
I debated between the ribs and the pulled pork. After seeing Vivek’s plate of ribs come to the table I wish I had ordered them, but the pulled pork sandwich didn’t disappoint. It’s a tangy pulled pork, not a smoky meat like say, Lou Dogs. I prefer the tangy variety. For my side I went with the potato salad. I appreciated how salty it was but it was a bit over the top. If the portion had been larger I probably wouldn’t have finished it because of the saltiness.
This was a great end to a fun Tuesday night.

Did a take out order of a pulled pork sandwich with beans and coleslaw for the hubby, and fried chicken dinner for me.
Hubby said the pulled pork sauce was tangy but a bit too sweet. The pork was chewy and not smokey at all. He had a sandwich from Phil’s Original BBQ at the same time and liked it much better. He also likes the coleslaw and beans at Phil’s better.
The fried chicken crust tasted burnt and way too salty, but the chicken inside was moist and flavourful… but I eat fried chicken for the crunchy crust, so this was a fail.
The biscuit that came with the fried chicken tasted terrible, and I threw it out.
Hubby wants to go back for brunch to try the Remedy that he has heard so much about, but I doubt that I will join him.

Stopped by for a quiet burger solo at lunch. It was way better than I could make. The bun was fresh, the chuck was fresh, the salad that came with was a balsamic and maple syrup dressing which was delightfully sweet and light, service was quick, and it cost 10 $.
Excellent way to have a loner lunch.

Hadley’s taunts me every time I leave the YMCA, so it was about time I checked it out. I had stopped several time before to read the menu posted in their window but it’s not until we step inside that it hits me: this a BBQ restaurant… albeit one with some nice variety on the menu.
The service is kind and prompt, all 6 (or so) of the tables are busy so we’re escorted to the bar where we just have time to look over the menu before another table leaves and we claim a booth.
Our server is quick to bring over the absolutely enormous caesars we’ve ordered and informs us that the ribs and smoked chicken lasagna just came out of the smoker/​oven. Sold! We order one of each plus corn meal hush-​puppies and sides of coleslaw and mac n’ cheese.
The hush-​puppies are okay, fried on the outside and dense in the middle, served with some sort of spiced mayo and an unidentified green sauce (tomatillos? I don’t know…)
The ribs and lasagna arrive — both are delicious. The mac n’ cheese is awesome but the coleslaw is shredded to oblivion… simply not my thing.
On the way out the YMCA stares me down and it doesn’t help that for the rest of the night I swear I smell like a BBQ smokehouse.
UPDATE: Brunch is absolutely the best meal Hadley’s does, if only they served it all day. The pulled pork benny is amazing, sweet and tangy with perfectly poached eggs on biscuits no less.