A little about this place
About Northern Smokes Scarborough
Northern Smokes is a Texas-style smokehouse in a small Highland Creek plaza on Old Kingston Road in Scarborough, serving an all-halal menu since 2019. Smoked beef brisket, beef and Korean short ribs, dino ribs, chicken and wings come by the pound or on sampler and family platters, alongside burgers, brisket sandwiches, mac and cheese, jalapeno corn, smoked maple beans and cornbread. Orders are placed at the counter, some items appear only on weekends, and busy evenings can mean a wait for a table.
Signature dishes
- All Meat Platter
- Brisket sandwich
- Mac and cheese
- Maple beans
- Banana pudding
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.6 / 52,917 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
2260 2,260 - 4 stars
372 372 - 3 stars
115 115 - 2 stars
53 53 - 1 star
117 117
What people enjoy
- Tender, smoky brisket and ribs with a peppery bark, plus generous sampler and family platters.
- Friendly, attentive staff who keep things moving even when it is packed.
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 Northern Smokes Scarborough menu?
The Northern Smokes Scarborough menu on this page lists 70 items across 7 sections, including All Meat Platter, Brisket sandwich and Mac and cheese, 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 Northern Smokes Scarborough.
How much does food at Northern Smokes Scarborough cost?
Northern Smokes Scarborough's own menu or direct-order prices observed in September 2026 ranged from $1.75 to $330.00 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 Northern Smokes Scarborough known for?
Northern Smokes Scarborough's listed signature dishes include All Meat Platter, Brisket sandwich, Mac and cheese, Maple beans.
What parking is available at Northern Smokes Scarborough?
the public listing’ About panel lists a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, a free parking lot, a paid parking lot, free street parking, and plenty of parking.

