A little about this place
About Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue
Chainsmoker Urban Halal BBQ is a Texas-style smokehouse on Lawrence Avenue East in Scarborough, the local branch of a halal barbecue chain. The kitchen slow-smokes brisket, beef ribs, jerk and BBQ chicken and wings, served as sandwiches, burgers or shared platters with sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, rice and seasoned fries, plus a house gold hot sauce. Meats can sell out, so calling ahead helps for brisket. Prices run about $20-30 per person.
Signature dishes
- Cowboy Sandwich
- Ribeye steak
- Jerk chicken
- Smoked barbecue platters
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.8 / 51,226 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
1086 1,086 - 4 stars
78 78 - 3 stars
22 22 - 2 stars
12 12 - 1 star
28 28
What people enjoy
- Tender, smoky brisket, ribs and chicken with well-seasoned sides and a popular gold hot sauce.
- Friendly, welcoming and accommodating staff.
- Generous platters that feel worth the price.
Things to keep in mind
- Some visits find the brisket dry or cold, the ribs too sweet, or sandwiches underwhelming.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is on the Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue menu?
The Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue menu on this page lists 40 items across 7 sections, including Cowboy Sandwich, Ribeye steak and Jerk chicken, checked September 2026. Prices shown come from the restaurant's own menu or direct-order channel as observed on that date; delivery-platform prices are labelled separately. The restaurant's own website is linked on this page as well. Menus change, so confirm current dishes with Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue.
How much does food at Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue cost?
Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue's own menu or direct-order prices observed in September 2026 ranged from $1.00 to $230.00 CAD. This range covers the captured items and variants; larger platters or catering packs may be included. Prices are set by the restaurant and can change; the observed date is shown beside each price on this page.
What is Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue known for?
Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue's listed signature dishes include Cowboy Sandwich, Ribeye steak, Jerk chicken, Smoked barbecue platters.
What parking is available at Chainsmoker Urban Barbecue?
the public listing’ About panel lists a free parking lot, a paid parking lot, and plenty of parking.
