Great spot for classic american style BBQ. Build your own platter is a really good deal if you are coming with a couple people as you can tweak it to how hungry you are. The brisket and ribs are top notch as well as the potato salad. Service was friendly, prompt and happy to answer any of the questions we had. Low key, casual ambiance. Good place for a relaxed night out! read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Build your own bbq platter - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Restored my faith in good bbq the cornbread is nostalgia one of the best I've had in a while and the combination of the pulled pork with potato salad is amazing. This is a must try the service was great and super quick. I don't think we waited more than 3 minutes before it was all ready and even though we did takeout the atmosphere was fun light and classic. 10/10 read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Side Cornbread Beef Brisket bbq Pulled Pork Side Potato Salad Side Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw Side Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Ok cmon. Look at that picture. We gorged and still had meat leftover for sandwiches the next day. Service was spot on and pleasant. Cute lil place, nothing fancy but you're not leaving hungry! Those beans are not messing around and it's a decent slab of cornbread. Can't wait to go back read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Bite of Burnaby 55$ platter - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Its a complete bbq meat shop. It serves dine in and take out not only for local residents of burnaby but others who order online on uber and skip the dishes as well. Special deals like bottomless lemonade and iced tea is available in the afternoon for dine in customers. Platters are great way to taste the meats of your choice. We ordered bbq pulled pork and grilled chicken with the side of coleslaw salad , corn bread and bowl of beans. Everything was super delicious. So, if you are not hungry then this would be sufficient for two people else you can order two platters for a tummy full meal. All kinds of Sandwiches are also available with chicken, beef , pork or fish. Small bar with mainly beer wine and hard liquor options. Nothing fancy though. Would like to go again and try some more. read more

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Hell yeah bbq ! Was my first thought. Well I may have jumped the gun on that. So I've seen some reviews it's in the area where I work and I love bbq. So I was in the area on my day off and was super stoked to check out this spot. First customer of the day so everything should be absolutely perfect! I ordered a brisket sandwich and the pork belly appy. The brisket was dry ! Yes dry for being the first customer of the day that thing should have been juicy as all heck. Sadly not the case, now my radar is up and I'm extremely sceptical now. So I try the pork belly, they smoke it then they deep fry it ! Yes you read that correctly deep fried pork belly after it's been smoked. For $34 I was greatly disappointed, I get it times are tough taxes are at an all time high. There's buggery afoot at every turn. But my word I can do a much better job at home no joke. I swear eating out nowadays isn't worth it . Will I go back not a chance I rather go to Costco or a butcher shop by my own cuts of meat and do it at home. No I recommend the place sure if you can't cook and you crave some bbq there's not very many options in the lower mainland for brick and mortar restaurants. There are a couple food trucks if you can track them down. read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Front area - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

We got the backyard feast for takeout and it feeds 4 people for $100. It came with ribs, pulled pork, roast chicken, beef brisket, large fries, 4 sides (beans, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni salad) and cornbread. The pulled pork was dry but everything else was pretty good. The BBQ sauce is delicious and the cornbread was good after we warmed it up. Macaroni salad was a bit bland but the other sides were good. Might've been a better experience if we didn't get takeout. Will need to try dining in sometime! read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Backyard Feast for 4. Please ignore the sushi - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

3.5 stars I went on a Sunday and it was not very busy. The service was good and the staff was attentive. The macaroni was my favorite part. The bbq though was just alright. We ordered the ribs and pulled pork. It didn't really stand out for me. It was a good portion for 2 people and included coleslaw and beans as well. read more

The sauce is what makes the BBQ here. The sauce i the brisket and the beans. There is just something sweet with a little bit of zip to it. I quite enjoyed my brisket platter here today. Very good and had it for take out. I ordered and it was maybe less than half an hour and my order was ready. The corn bread is also worth mentioning. Pretty good cornbread! read more

Tiny little space but certainly a moody atmosphere and great food. We walked on and new instantly thats what we wanted for dinner it smelled so good, definitely worth the wait for a table. 3 of us got the combo plates with ribs. 2 of our ribs were amazing and 1 order unfortunately were not so great end pieces. Food came out super quick, the fries were excellent. Cole slaw... not so much. Our waitress was really friendly. We asked for butter for our cornbread and she brought out the individual serving packets in a dish of warm water so we'd be able to spread it easily. Great meal on a cold Vancouver evening. read more

Butchers Block BBQ - ribs, coleslaw, and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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YUMMMMMM this place is fricken good. Best cornbread ive had dining out. Wasnt dry. Ribs had a beautiful char and fell off the bones. The brisket made me moan so goid. And the bean were so good. I wasnt crazy about the coleslaw i like mine creamy. I will be back. read more

The hubs and I ordered the BBQ chicken dinner for take out. The chicken came in 4 pieces (breasts, 2 drumsticks) and was very moist. The BBQ sauce was good, but not exceptionally good. The sides were decent. Overall, decent experience. read more

Butchers Block BBQ - BBQ Chicken dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Great service. Waiter helped with great suggestions. I recommend the Feast to try all their meats.

Meat was good, fries were good and service was attentive. Taking off a star because its kinda lame that they only do macaroni salad and not mac n cheese. read more

I didn't get to try their Burgers and yes, that seems weird when eating at a place called Burgers Etc BBQ House. I guess I decided to go with the Etc BBQ. The husband and I shared the smoked chicken platter. It was good, but I wouldn't say the most amazing BBQ in the city. The chicken was moist and it came with fries and an additional side, which was macaroni salad for us. My favorite part was probably the fries. Crispy on the outside, but soft on the inside. This place also only accepts cash so it was hard to get my beer on. *Edit, I guess it takes Debit too, but I want my points. =P read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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A great alternative to Memphis Blues, Parking is plentiful along Hastings, as well as the side streets. The inside is definitely hipster-like, with maroon instruments attached to the walls, and beaten up wooden furniture. Staff are friendly. As with most other BBQ places, the food is definitely a few bucks more. My friend and I went all out with the BBQ sampler ($46). 6 types of meat, with fries and 2 sides. Ribs, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, beef brisket, wings/drumsticks on a skewer, and sausages. For the sides we had coleslaw and mac & cheese. Everything hit the spot. One thing I particularly like is that they went somewhat easier on the salt. Really wish more restaurants would follow this trend. We left stuffed. This thing delivers. I'll be back at some point to try the burgers. Recommended. read more

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I wish I got to try this place sooner and my experience at Burgers Etc blew me away. BBQ ribs were the main reason that I went and luckily there was today's special to meet my BBQ craving. Today's special consists of 2 meats (ribs, pulled pork, BBQ chicken and sausage) with fries and salad for $14.99. Price was definetely reasonable and the portion was big. Food came out fresh. Meats were tender and delicious. Fries and salad were also delicious. Server was helpful when I asked for more BBQ sauce. I've ordered lemonade along with my food and both lemonade and iced tea are bottomless. I'll definitely return here next time. read more

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For burger joints, this is one of the better ones in the N.Burnaby/ E.Vancouver corridor. You get what you pay for, succulent, juicy beefy goodness. Standard fare comes your usual choice of sides (potato salad, French fries, macaroni salad, coleslaw, etc). Definitely not for daily dining but good when you get the carnivorous appetite. BBQ sauce is nice & tangy but nothing on the menu has that deep south spice kick which I tend to look for. They do serve alcohol which is a definite plus when eating meats. I would recommend this place for its burgers. Plus service is top notch. read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Beef Burger w/ cheddar & mushrooms plus a side if fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

I heard that new owners took over a few months back but this my first time back since last summer. The bbq has definitely improved since. Previously, the bbq wasn't bad but wasn't really anything to write home (or here) about. This time the takeout ribs were meatier and really nicely done, staying moist and tender. I generally hate bbq chicken as it often comes out dry, but their chicken was moist and glistening with the pink from the smoking. The beans and cornbread were solid, and the fries, even thought they sat in a closed box for the quick drive home were still crispy, yet tender still inside due to being a thicker cut. Lastly, the two meat dinner is a pretty great deal as far as bbq goes and the box was fries was huge for the $4, so plenty of value on top of being really solid bbq. Will definitely eat here more often now the the quality has gone up. read more

This place is SO good! Went for a friends birthday pre covid and I ate every single thing on my plate. I had a dinner platter which came with coleslaw, Bbq pit beans, cornbread and 2 kinds of meat, I got pulled pork, ribs and added on sausage. Everything was absolutely amazing side from the sausage, in my opinion it was a little dry, I would go back 1000 times again though, this place is amazing! read more

Pure deliciousness! We ordered a platter and chose ribs and pulled pork. The portion wasn't big i would say but the quality was amazing! Cornbread was soft and flavorful, a little sweet. Meats are tender not hard not dry at all. I also loved the smoky flavor from the beans. Amazing experience read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Dinner platter ($22) - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

The serving were really big and it was a good place to eat out with a friend and just have nice a conversations. read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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If you've experienced any true BBQ in the American South then you should understand that the food here, while tasty and served by a very decent staff, is more of an homage of that than a true equal. They do the standard BBQ menu items: pulled pork, pork ribs, brisket, sausage, and chicken. They offer very reasonable prices and a fair portion for what you pay. I've been coming here for years ( when they first opened as Burgers Etc. ) and the best decision they made was to reduce the number of items on the menu. This enabled the kitchen to focus on higher quality for a smaller number of dishes. As a result, the food has become more consistent. I would recommend this place if you're in the area and just want some BBQ style meat. The food is good enough, the prices are fair, and the staff are really nice. Good neighborhood joint. read more

The Butchers Block BBQ was always one of those restaurants we walked by and said we should try one day. Finally, we made it in to try their delicious selection of BBQ meats. If you like BBQ, this one should definitely be on your list. Like many popular establishments on Hastings, they suffer from too much demand for their seating capacity at peak times. We had to wait about 20-25 minutes for a table. When you walk in they have a clipboard you can put your name on. The clipboard does ask if your entire party is there, as they would probably frown upon one person reserving for a group for any length of time. We will come back here again, so we may figure out when their non-peak times are so we can sneak in without the wait! The owner himself was there at the time. It feels like he is probably there a lot which is a good thing. You could tell he had a steely eyed determination to make sure his customers were pleased, especially with the food. They asked us a number times how it was, even though it was pretty obviously amazing! OK, so the food. We ordered a few things, beef brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. I normally don't like beef brisket, but this beef brisket was almost my new favourite thing, it was just that good. The ribs were on a whole new rib level. A lot of restaurants claim their ribs are "fall off the bone" delicious, but the Butchers Block BBQ delivers and then some. The pulled pork was just as great. We also ordered iced teas, which you might think is not worth mentioning, but I am pretty sure they brew their own iced tea and lemonade and it is probably the best iced tea I've had at any restaurant ever. I would give them five stars except for the waiting involved, but hopefully we can find a quiet time and make that our go-to window to enjoy this great restaurant! read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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A fairly decent BBQ at a fairly decent price. While I wouldn't say this place is among the best in Vancouver, it's certainly an enjoyable place to eat at if one is craving BBQ meats such as brisket, pulled pork, etc. A few days ago, I went with some friends for the first time to satisfy such a craving and I am happy to say that it did a decent job at satisfying said craving. Fair pricing, fast and friendly service, a simple, yet intriguing dining atmosphere, and good food are all present here. On this occasion, I ordered the two meat meal special which included a handful of pulled pork, four ribs, coleslaw, baked beans, and a small block of cornbread, all for just under $18.00 before taxes. I also had a bottled rootbeer which was also pretty nice - reminded me of the same taste as A&W rootbeer, which I didn't mind. One of my friends ordered the same food, but opted for the bottomless lemonade drink at $2.50 which, in hindsight, I should have went for instead of the rootbeer. In short, the food and drinks were solid, but I gotta say that the star of the meal was a split for me, between the surprisingly good cornbread (which was later revealed by the servers to be made by the local bakery across the street) and the pulled pork which I found to be tender and made to perfection in-house. The ribs were not perfect for me - I would have liked to see the meat fall off the bone a little more, but the taste was fine. The beans were actually really good and I was happy they weren't too much like soup. The coleslaw was average and needed more flavor as it was a bit bland. Overall, this is a great place to eat! It's not a large restaurant, but if you're in the area and not willing to travel far, the butcher's block BBQ has you covered! read more

It's all true - this place slaps the meat between the buns better than just about any place in town. And what about that meat? I haven't actually ordered a hamburger, just stolen bites from the husband's plate (he's good like that). The patty is perfectly tender and tasty, the best I've had that wasn't made by my Dad. I like the offerings from the BBQ side of the menu, like melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork sandwiches with sweet n' smoky BBQ sauce and big juicy Italian sausages that take a little strategizing to eat, but are well worth the effort. This is a tiny place, with the smell of barbecue and grilled meat that fills up the red-and-black room and makes my tummy growl and my taste buds go poing. That's why I'm making it my review no. 500: it's completely milestone-worthy. The only drawbacks are the sides. I really haven't found anything spectacular on non-meat side of my plate - the beans are bland, and the fries taste a little prefab. Fresh-cut fries, for example, would make an already amazing burger meal really sing. But they get it so right with the thick and creamy milkshakes (which can be boozed up), and a nice selection of red wines that go well with barbecue and don't pretend to be all fancylike. Good burgers, good times, small prices. read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Italian Sausage Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Good burger for a good price, how could you ask for more? Buns are fresh, meat isn't from a frozen patty and all the fixings you could want on a burger. Pair that with some of their cheep draft beer and you're set. I must admit I've never had any of the "etc' items but I hear the pulled pork is good. read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

Okay, I admit it. I'm drooling just thinking about their beef brisket! It's soooo goood. I have it EVERY time I'm there. It's mouthwatering. We came for a dinner on Thursday. It was around 7 PM (they close at 8 PM) and it was just us and one more table. It was chill. I reunited with my fav beef brisket sandwich with a side of green salad ($11.95). One side is included. My husband went for a platter which comes with 2 types of meat, fries and coleslaw. ($16.99) He chose BBQ chicken & pulled pork. Food was amazing. We flushed it out with a bottomless lemonade. It's house-made and it tastes good - not too sour, not too sweet. If you don't drive, have a beer. They have always something on special or just try a craft beer. Also try a milkshake, really good. Over the course of few years, we have tried almost everything, even the burgers that are now off the menu. (I think this was a smart decision, the combo platters are their main feature.) Service is consistent and friendly. The owner seems to care and he is often present, working. My only complaint is the new branding. I understand the change of name, it suits them better (even though I still call them Burgers etc..), but every time I see the logo I think of inferno. :D I mean ok, their food is smokin' delicious but oh that branding kills me :D read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Yummy beef brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

This was one of the most delicious Burger Joints we've been to! We were visiting from Seattle and staying at the Howard Johnson hotel down the street. We happened to jump on Yelp and found that this place had good reviews. People weren't exaggerating about the deliciousness of the food!! I had a grilled onion and cheddar burger with fries and my boyfriend had a bacon cheeseburger with brisket vegetable soup. The burgers were large, juicy and delicious, the fries were flavorful and lightly dusted with some sort of yummy seasoning, and the soup had a smokey and amazing flavor and was so thick it was more like a stew...so good!! It's a small, cozy little restaurant and the staff were really nice and conversed often with us at our table. They only take Canadian debit cards or cash and we didn't have either but they let us know there was an ATM literally right across the street, very convenient! Overall a very good experience and excellent, delicious food!! If we ever visit Burnaby again, we'll definitely go back :) read more

Butchers Block BBQ - Bacon cheeseburger with brisket vegetable soup Yum! - Barbeque Near Me - Burnaby, British Columbia

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Totally acceptable BBQ. Something that's hard to find in the Vancouver area. The meats are very, very, VERY succulent. Fall-off-the-bone ribs. Melt-in-your-mouth brisket. Nice multi-dimensional sauce. I just wish the meats were just a BIT smokier and flavourful. There should be a bit more seasoning or smoke added during the slowcookery, methinks. The sides are hit and miss. The beans are okay... not the best in town but they have some meaty lumps... think of a GOOD can of pork and beans. The corn is just warmed up niblets. The fries are super. And the chipotle mayo on the side is stellar. The cornbread could be the best I've ever had. Definitely worth a couple bucks. Not too sweet, but then slightly charred on the grill to bring some sweet notes out. read more

Very flavourful bbq-ed meats!! Smaller location with limited tables. We got lucky as we came in at about 5pm, and there was a bike race going on today on their street so many roads were closed off which made this place a bit difficult to access. I got the "Beef Dip Sandwich" with fries and gravy. The sandwich was delicious! And although the au jus that comes with beef dip sandwiches are supposed to be on the salty side, I found this one a tad too salty. My boyfriend got their daily feature item which consisted of "BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork, with Fries, Coleslaw, and Corn Bread" for $16.99. From his feature, the pulled pork was just delicious! The meat literally melts in your mouth. The corn bread was: meh. His brother got the "Beef Brisket Sandwich" and with the macaroni salad. The sandwich came with lettuce and tomatoes as well. The macaroni salad was really good too, not too much mayonnaise. Overall, it was a delicious meal! read more

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Found this site on my computer so we tried it this week, was very disappointed in the food, my ribs and chicken looked good but were dry with not much sauce and had a hard time chewing them. The chicken looked real good but again hard time cutting into it. After telling the waiter, she brought another dish of ribs but they were not different. My husband got the 1/2 rack and his were good but it was mostly a long bone and hardly any meat . Was a disappointing night read more

Good BBQ place for sure! It is tasty and cooked to my liking. I do have to say tho, the side dishes need to be better. The coleslaw was bland and same with the cornbread, but the beans were good! The lemonade was , and the other house drink they had(cant remember what it was haha) Tip: The later you go, the less options you get. They sellout of certain meats closer to closing time. So I'd recommend going for lunch or an early dinner. read more

I absolutely love the food here! Not for vegetarians. The place is tiny however there is takeout. The staff are nice and service is quick.

I have been coming here for a few years so should review. My standard order at Butchers is the two meat combo with ribs and brisket or ribs and pulled pork. You choose two meats out of a variety. Order comes with a side of fries and coleslaw. They also have little extras you can get like corn bread and bottomless lemonade or Ice tea, baked beans, and you can get your bbq meats with a Salad if you like as well. They used to have Burgers but eliminated them to focus on BBQ. I recently returned and they have started making them again on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Look forward to having one soon as they are amazing. I really love the ribs here. They are perfectly cooked. Not too tough and not too soft. Personally I am not a big fan of mushy or overly cooked ribs. I like to feel I am actually eating like a carnivore and get some resistance but not so much its too tough. I feel they cook it just right. Seasoning is not overly powerfull too. Brisket is also very good as well. The other items like sausage and chicken are nothing to write home about but I know some people are a fan. Service has always been friendly and homey. I think as others might have commented, they need to work on their sides a bit like perhaps improving the quality of fries, offering rice once in a while or maybe something else. Coleslaw is also slightly bland. Needs a small zing. read more

My favorite BBQ place in the city. Their ribs are absolutely fantastic - tender and flavourful. I can't have the sauce because of a wheat allergy, but the rub they use for them is so delicious I don't feel like I need it. The pulled pork and brisket are other favorites, always done to perfection! They also have really really good fries, salad, and there's is the only coleslaw I actually like. But good food aside, the thing that really makes this place is the people. I think I told them my food allergies once and they have remembered for years and are always very knowledgeable about the ingredients so I have never once gotten sick. I feel like they have a lot of pride in the food they serve and that they really value their customers. I know every time I go in I will get good service from wonderful people. It really makes the neighbourhood feel like a community. read more

I just got the food by DoorDash so can't comment on the service. The order came fairly quickly. The ribs were very good and a huge portion for a 1/2 rack. Loved the baked beans. The coleslaw wasn't my taste. The cornbread was decent, probably would have been really good with a drizzle of honey. Was enough for two meals. read more

Used to be Burgers Etc. but now it's different. The ribs alone cost over $40 and there's no flavor in it. Came here for the good old memories but ain't going again read more

Nice casual atmosphere but there was no heat. Had to eat with jackets and toques. Place looks beat up but goes with a rib place. Floor felt greasy which to me indicates how dirty a place is. The plates had visible grease on them. As for the food. Came for lunch. I ordered pulled pork,ribs,brisket,cornbread, bbq wings and fries to feed myself, 2 kids, and a dieting wife. Basically 2 combo plates to sample everything. I like this place better than Memphis Blues. Price is reasonable and the meat is juicier. Maybe more fat on the ribs but tastier. The sauce on the pulled pork was sweet and tangy. The fries are nice and golden with just enough seasoning. I liked the coleslaw. Chunky and well dressed . I highly recommend this place. read more

Been here many times. I loved it. Will never go back. Went there for father's day with my wife and son. 2 single tables left side by side. A new waitress that they have there told us we could not join 2 single tables together for the 3 of us even though others had and explained "im sorry it's father's day we a really busy" Ya no kidding it's father's day. That's why I'm here and you clearly cannot understand basic geometry to see that 3 of their plates would not fit on that table so why even give us that table?!?!? Had to leave. Now I'm crying down a foot long at subway writing this review. I would love to go back there but If I walk by and see that idiot with no common sense working there I will keep walking. Sorry Butchers block. I know good help is hard to find. read more

* Lesson for me: Never choose the "etc" * Ok. This place gets good reviews for its burgers. But I haven't tried those. I was silly and tried the "etc" from the menu. (To be fair they seem to have two points of focus - burgers and BBQ.) I can't pass up good BBQ, so I had to try to see if this was an unknown BBQ gem hiding in an "etc" comment of a business name. I got the BBQ sampler plate, which included brisket, ribs, beans and coleslaw. At least the beans were tasty. They had nice chunks of meat in them to add flavour to the sauce. Sadly the brisket and ribs were truly sub-par. BBQ Rule #1: Smoke the meat long and slow. ---------------------------------------------------------------- I don't think they have a smoker. They seem to cook the meat on the same grill they do the burgers. The ribs had a distinct "flame-broiled" taste. BBQ Rule #2: Don't hide the meat with sauce. ---------------------------------------------------------------- They smothered the meat with so much sauce it would have made a Texan cry. BBQ Rule #3: Brisket should have a nice crust and a smoke ring ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This was the strangest presentation of BBQ brisket I have ever experienced. It was sliced really thinly - kind of like deli meat and then stirred together with gobs of the sauce. I think they may have sliced before cooking it in the sauce. Very odd. The meat ended up tasting like deli roast beef with a bit of sauce. BBQ Rule #4 (or lesson learned): Don't get BBQ at a place that calls its BBQ "etc."! read more