Sad to see a concept fail. Obviously my opinions are different than a lot of the other reviewers, but I felt ripped off from the moment approaching the restaurant. A sandwich board out front promises entertainment tonite! Inside their is NO room for an entertainer, ask the server who and where the entertainent is. Answer: He is the entertainment! Perhaps, but a very low set bar. Diet Coke is actually Dr. Pepper, thankfully the water is real. When cabbage is expensive due to the season, don't sell me 2 cups of cabbage core sliced with a machete and call it cole slaw! My ribs had been dead for a long time and the short turn in the microwave did nothing to add to the ambience or taste. At l;east get it above room temperature. Reading elsewhere about the owners of this establishment reads like a rod trip thru waay too many restaurants, many now just tired memories. Half way thru eating tjhis hunk o meat, I survey the room and it dawns on me, we are some of th efew actually eating food, the rest of the patrons are drowing their appetites in little glasses of rd wine and I assume techila. read more

Nice ambiance and lively on a weeknight. We enjoyed the $5 pints but the food took quite a while to arrive. When it did arrive, the portions was quite small for the price and taste was alright but not spectacular. read more

This place is a great addition to this side of the east end. We had the pulled pork, the chicken with waffles, creamed corn and potato salad. All very good. The highlights being the chicken and waffles and both side. The waffles are a perfect combination of salty and sweet, soaked in maple syrup, then covered with creamy white saucy goodness. The chicken was crispy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. I really wanted to try the ribs, but they where out. I enjoyed the atmosphere, casually trendy without feeling so aware of itself. I found this made the space feel relaxing and down to earth. I will defiantly be going back. read more

Server named Jeremy was clearly intoxicated while serving us. Saw him taking shots with other customers all night. We tipped him 10% (deserved 0) and he came back to our table and started SCREAMING at us because of the "low tip." Will never return here. read more

This place has the best ribs I've had in a public restaurant ever! The menu is quite simple. Don't expect to be overwhelmed with an expansive menu that you would get in a typical franchise. You actually get a hand written sheet with a handful of entrés. All sides are served as an extra. I have to say it is still an excellent value for the dollar. Anyone in the area looking for a great restaurant to have a bbq'ed meal, this is the place to go! read more

When I travel I like to find that one bar/restaurant that is comfortable and become a regular during my stay. Easily accomplished on a recent visit to Toronto. My second night back and the bartender remembered my name. Great selection of local and regional beer, free Wi-Fi and the music selection (from the owners iPod) made me feel like I was back home in Alabama. Don't let the menu, hand written on a small legal pad piece of paper fool you, the brisket and sides were great. The Edison lights make for a great look. It's not fancy, but it's worth your visit when in Toronto. Looking forward to a return week in February 2016 to this feel good bar. They open daily at 5PM, so unfortunately, can't grab lunch there. read more

Food was very good, but agreed.. wait time was a bit on the long side. I loved the decor and its definitely something that we welcome into the neighborhood. The service was much better than I expected. They split the bill without us asking, which was convenient. My friend ordered a red wine, which apparently was horrible, and the waitress said that she should have mentioned it earlier and she would have replaced it with something else. She took it off her bill, no questions asked. We were also delivered an extra pint of beer by accident, she left it with us for free. Not sure if we just don't eat as much, or they took into consideration the other comments, but we found the portions to be quite large. My husband and I had: - Beef Brisket (Several tender pieces of slow cooked beef brisket and 2 slices of good ol' slices of Wonderbread) - Fried Chicken and Waffles (chicken was crispy, and waffles were sweetened with syrup.. perfect combo of sweet and savoury!!) - we added a side of potato salad... along with 3 beers for 2 of us.. we were more than full! read more

We tried this place tonight as we were staying at the Holiday Inn, which is just around the corner. Krystal took care of us and she was awesome! She recommended the ribs, mac & cheese and onion rings and they were awesome as well. Good beer selection and atmosphere. Could imagine killing an evening watching a game with friends, to bad we had an early morning meeting. A must try! read more

I'm being generous with the 3* - 2.5 is probably more accurate. Went here on Sunday night on a date (his pick! Ha!). We were both pretty psyched given the reviews but it just did not live up to our assumed expectations. I had the brisket and although the rub was good and portion was decent - it was dry. I doused every bite in the house BBQ sauce combined with their hot sauce (flamethrower). The side of beans tasted like they were out of a can and warmed up. #BushsBeans My date had the chicken & waffles. Huge portion that he said was good but the chicken was roasted, not deep fried. Isn't that sacrilegious? The ambiance was...I'm not gonna bother. Nothing to see here folks. read more

Excellent bar with good atmosphere and great beers on tap. I wasn't familiar with Texa's style BBQ and this is what AAA bar specializes in so it was a new experience. I tried the brisket which was crazy good. Rich, smokey flavour and the meat was very juicy and tender, not at all dry. I was told that AAA bar makes all their own BBQ in house and takes a lot of care to get everything perfect. Home made BBQ sauce and huge slices of white bread (a traditional way to serve brisket in Texas) made the brisket really sing. All in all it was a great experience and I'll definitely be coming back to try the ribs next time. read more

Food was just OK. I waited 15 min to place an order, then 30 min for food. This is BBQ, not fine dinning, the food is not made to order so it is really just a matter of putting the order together. I did order Fries, so that would take a bit of time to fry up but the brisket and beans should have been done hours before I arrived! The staff were understanding with my difficulty in understanding why it should take so long, but an excuse of a party of 11 is difficult to stomach. My order was take out, and there were no utensils, napkins or BBQ sauce included! BBQ without BBQ sauce??? Very disappointed, and will never visit again. read more

Strolled in for last call on our walk back to the hotel. Pleased to find BBQ potato chips in bowls on the bar instead of peanuts, and spent the entire time there plotting on how to convince other patrons to give us their chips. The AAA draft was your average, non-offensive tasting light beer. read more

The inside decor is rustic. They hand you the menu on a hand written piece of paper. Odd. I had the dry rub ribs and my bud had the briskette. Both were ok. Neither had any form of sauce on them but they hand you bottles of sauces which were ok. Service was good. There dishes come with nothing at all you have to add your sides. Nice beer selection. All in all it was ok but nothing special. I won't be a rush to go back. read more

Great stop for a drink or quick snack. Good vibe, service staff is always nice and you can't beat their $5 AAA pints and $3 tequila shots. Definitely a good spot to be a local. read more

Crazy expensive for a bird's portion of only acceptable brisket. Most filling was the accompanying plain, boring white bread. Mac and cheese was forgettable. Slow (but friendly) service. Unlikely to patronize again. read more

First server was rude, second was much better. Food nothing special and not hot.... Chicken and waffles were ok served with gravy and syrup, dry rub ribs decent but only get like 4-5 ribs and white wonder bread?? no sides. All in all not the greatest food for the price you pay, there are so many better options out there. Can see it as a cool place for a drink. read more

I had the brisket and a side of slaw. The brisket was good but not consistent. Some slices melted in your mouth, some were dry. The slaw was OK. They had a good selection of hot sauces though which actually made everything taste better. I'd go back. Good bar to meet with friends and the staff were friendly. read more

I had the special of the day which was steak. I'm a bit of a steak snob these days and I felt that I could have made a better steak myself. It was pretty mediocre. This place's saving grace is the feel and service. I'd come back for a beer read more

Relaxed with a cool interior, its a great place for a drink - albiet a bit loud. If you are in a group, it is a challenge to hear beyond a person or two. There is a great selection of beer and the staff is extremely friendly. The space is long and narrow with the bar in the middle separating the two sides. The result feels very private. I look forward to coming back and trying the BBQ read more

Checked out this place last month on a Friday night. I really enjoyed their pulled pork sandwich. I love the look of the menu which was very simple and affordable. Service was excellent although, there was only 3 of us and we don't need too much attention. My group had a wonderful time. Thank you! read more

The atmosphere of AAA is awesome, but I wouldn't recommend it for anything more than grabbing a beer and sitting at the bar. The food is interesting but overpriced, the bartenders trend to butcher cocktails, and the food service is really slow even on quiet nights. read more

Great drink specials! Cool atmosphere. No low fat or vegetarian options on the menu is a bummer... If you like smoked/bbq'd meat, check AAA out! read more

Funky fun casual enviro. Younger crowd. Food tasty and reasonable but not award winning. Beef burrito made wth steak and had good flavour. Mac n cheese waz lacking in pizazz perhaps needed sharp cheese n some pepper. Staff seemed average friendly. read more

Just tried the chili tonight, my favorite dish thus far. Never had a bad meal though.

Chill place that would make for a great hangout spot with friends. Lots of drink options and the food they have is really good. Great dry rub ribs for sure. read more

Outstanding food AND service! Dry rub ribs were incredible. My friend says that the sausage was outstanding also. Very good Mac and cheese. Great place to go if you're looking for a great meal and a fun time! read more

I love this place. It's my local bar and I'm there pretty often. I love that it's kind of a cool dive. No decor to speak of, everything mismatched or old and extremely cool fun people that work there. Saloon doors in the bathrooms. It's open late and is always busy even on a weeknight. The only bummer is that they have one lager on tap which is pretty weak and tasteless. And the music is usually extremely loud so you end up screaming at the person next to you. But the drinks are cheap and the playlist is awesome so it's really not a bad thing :) read more

This place is amazing. Hands down one of the best BBQ restaurants in Toronto. The waiter suggested that we try the special which he described as a rib on a prehistoric dinosaur bone and it was incredible. Mac and cheese was delicious too. In summary: Outstanding food. Friendly, attentive service. Great cozy atmosphere. Couldn't ask for anything more! read more

This is by far the best bar in Toronto. The staff are friendly, the service prompt and the decor charming. As a vegetarian there isn't a lot on the menu that I can eat, but what they do have is delicious and well prepared. I love sitting at the bar and people watching. Go and check it out for yourself. read more

Amazing ribs! Smokey, meaty, just flavourful and delicious. Thanks Andy! Love the look and vibe of the place too. Great staff and owners. read more

This place has very good beer, good food, and a great, fun vibe. It is slow as others have complained. We didn't order the sides, except for fries, which were good. read more

Decided to try this place for a quick drink and a bite to eat, had a pitcher and the nachos and I must say that the service was great, staff was very attentive and really liked the nachos too. It was a bit noisy as you expect in a bar, and although it was pretty crowded and is a smaller place we were served promptly. Will definitely go back here to try their $3 tequila shots! read more

By far the worst customer service I have ever seen. First of all, they should stop promoting the $3 tequila shots because they give you 0.5 oz not 1 oz. I got double tequila shots but they only gave me slightly more than a single shot (I asked for a shot glass to see exactly how much they gave me). When I complained about it to get what I am paying for, this is what the waitress says: "So... do you not want it? :)" When my friend, who also got 1 oz of tequila when he asked for a double, complained to the waiter, this is what the waiter says: "I only serve food here.. I don't bar tend, so I can't help you :)" So, he took his drink back to the owner-looking-old-dude at the bar to complain for the 3rd time. After my friend came back to the table with a proper double tequila, the waiter who 'only serves food and does not bar tend' comes back to our table to say that it's dark so he can't see things properly. I told him all we want is proper pour that I am paying for and customer service. This is what he says: "I came back here to check up on how you guys are doing but MAYBE I SHOULDN'T HAVE" LMAO? Long story short, very amateur staff working at this bar and they don't do proper tequila pours. Used to be a semi-regular, but never going back there again. read more

A terrific experience; though the wait time was long, as other reviews here have noted, I attributed it to the fact that we were part of a small party visiting on a Saturday night. That's the only real issue we had, though, and why it doesn't have a full five stars. That said, we were treated well, and the "guest of honor," whose birthday we were celebrating, even received a bit of special treatment on our visit. Good times were had by all. In addition to the menu items, there was also a list of specials for the night, including a grilled cheese and beef brisket sandwich with fries (which were also not listed on the regular menu). It was delicious, and the restaurant's bourbon BBQ sauce added a perfect dose of flavor to both items. I would love to buy some for my own use at home, if it were available for sale. The only other thing of note was that if you're not a drinking person, you should bear in mind that they don't serve Coca-Cola or Pepsi here, but rather an off-brand substitution. It wasn't bad, but not as good as the brand names; still, it does the job, once you get used to it. My wife had and enjoyed the regular beef brisket; rather than Wonderbread, as other comments here describe, the bread seemed to be more of a Texas toast-styled bread. Perhaps by Wonderbread (we didn't see a bag or anything, of course), but it was thicker than the normal bread loaves one usually gets for sandwiches. read more

Give it it up to Richel, Rakel, Rachel, Raekwon or whatever for inspiring me to actually write a review on a site of this nature for the first time ever. Horrible service. A host was nowhere to be found so the bartender had to seat us. Waited about 5 minutes or so until the black-haired female server with glasses came up to our super crammed corner booth the size of a small la-z boy love sofa. Our knees were literally rubbing against each other (there were 4 of us) and it was hard to think that the amount of food that we would order would fit on the table. She handed us these ugly hand-written menus and then got us our beer. If this is the definition of hip in Toronto where restaurants offer their delicacies on sketchy paper that you find in your winter jacket pocket from last year, I want to be the farthest thing from hip. A menu is a restaurant's form of sales pitch. It's basically the same thing as if you sold rogers door to door in a Snuggie. When it was about time to take our order, she seemed very fake, condescending and sarcastic. No suggestions whatsoever from her on what we should eat and she "jokingly" kept denying us more food to order because the portions were really big. The whole process of her taking our order got us annoyed and she even lectured me on how they did not serve onion rings because there is no fryer space and how the food in it will get cold and everything didn't cook properly, blah, blah, blah... I'm a Chef. You chose the wrong day to be a smart ass lady so I snapped back at her and told her how bad her service was. UNDERSTATEMENT. She even called me a d***. That threw me off so I just let it go and finalized our order we were so excited to eat. Shortly after she left to go punch in the food we decided to leave because we felt uneasy, unwelcome and super annoyed. I walked up to her and told her that we're leaving and to give us our checks and she automatically felt really sorry and thought we were just having "friendly banter". I told her that this is the first time I am meeting you so the human thing to do is be nothing but polite, especially in a profession were you get paid to service people. Many apologies and poutty-faces later, she gave up on trying to make us stay and offered to pay for our beers. If only she approached us with that kind of hospitality from the start this review would be a lot different. I am extremely sad that we didn't get to try the food. Especially after trying to get a reservation at Barque's who had an hour wait, and attempting to go to another BBQ place I cannot remember the name of right now. We ended up going to Smoke Bourbon on Harbord for an awesome deal. GO THERE! Please offer take-out services so I can try the food without having another super weird and awkward encounter with that RayKelly chick. Service: 1/5 Atmosphere: 2/5 Food: ?? (Probably amazing) read more

Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy the ribs or the service at AAA. IMO, the ribs were extremely dry and burned to a chewy crisp (how did that even happen?). I also did not enjoy the coleslaw or the slice of store bought white bread served with the ribs. The best part of the meal was the side of kraft dinner. I would love to say that the staff were super nice and created a pleasant atmosphere, but the opposite was true. It seemed like the staff who worked our table hated their job. The location is nice and the building itself has lots of character, but I left hungry and disappointed about both the food and service. read more

I love this place!!! Came here on my birthday and the bartenders made it an amazing time. They even brought shots for my group on the house. We will certainly be back again and again and not because of the free drinks but because this bar clearly gets how to take care of people. Top customer service, great atmosphere, chill vibes. Thanks for the great experience and making my birthday a night to remember. read more

Ribs were smokey and OK but eating in noisy darkness isn't so great. For a bar, the food was good but don't come for the food... come if you want a loud busy bar. read more

STAY AWAY!! If you want food!! Late last night we were hungry for some chicken and waffles, sadly our regular joint was closed so we googled "chicken and waffles Toronto" and found a blog- top10 places for chicken and waffles in Toronto...and low and behold we found Triple A Bar and they're so close to our home We ordered 2 chicken and waffles and a side of Mac and cheese all to go. We got home and started eating right away, the waffles were dense but not too bad, the maple syrup was watered down-or of low quality, the breading on the chicken had awesome flavour BUT the chicken had a funny taste! I smelled it right away and it was BAD!! I only ate one bite, my friend was so hungry she ate one drumstick then said "this is just not right, it has an off taste" Needless to say the chicken ended up in my compost....what a waste of money! Moving on to the Mac and cheese, how can you screw up that? Well apparently AAA can!! I think they put liquid smoke on the Mac and cheese...but why?? It had such an overpowering smoky smell, if it was just smoked cheese it wouldn't be so pungent. We couldn't even take a bite, it smells so BAD!! We put it in our fridge thinking maybe we'll try it today...but now I know that too will become compost (let's hope it doesn't kill whatever agricultire it will fertilize) Now we are both sick to our stomach, we've been having diarrhea and feeling like $H/T since very early this morning I wish I would have repacked this disaster and returned it for a refund, but again as I said it was late and I was just exhausted....and now sick Please DO NOT EAT HERE unless you want to get sick read more

It's loud, it's young, it's over priced by a lot (double shot of Bullet bourbon is $18ca. But it was close to where I stay when in Toronto. Didn't try the food. It's proudly a dive with very casual dressed bartenders, kegs stacked about near the back, but still not scary or intimidating. Guys behind the bar are good peeps. Music was eclectic: Deep Purple to new stuff to Folk music. Hipster but a bit on the cheesy side. Like they were using hipster to be cheap, but charged like it was on the lake. I went to a lake side bar (Amsterdam Brewhouse) the day before and had 3 drinks that cost less than one double bourbon at AAA. Young sharks making big bank on run down looks and hipster trend. Meh. Next time me thinks: not read more