Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Pickering

1899 Brock Rd Unit H-1, Pickering, ON L1V 7C7, Canada

★★★★☆
(393 reviews)
Categories: Halal restaurant

About

BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic comfort sides.

Website
dickeys.com
Address
1899 Brock Rd Unit H-1, Pickering, ON L1V 7C7, Canada
Plus Code
RWWJ+22 Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11 AM–11 PM
Monday
11 AM–11 PM
Tuesday
11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–11 PM
Thursday
11 AM–11 PM
Friday
11 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Halal food Small plates
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.2
★★★★☆
393 reviews

Most Mentioned

brisket sandwich (28) smoked (20) sides (20) mac and cheese (18) ribs (15) beans (11) plate (9) halal bbq (7) chicken breast (7) onion rings (5)
5 stars
289
4 stars
19
3 stars
12
2 stars
22
1 stars
51
November 23, 2024

Food was not up to the standard that other Bbq places in the area are. Brisket and chicken was just sad, dry, no flavour, and only partially saved by a mediocre bbq sauce. Onion rings were a salty oily mess. Fries were decent but overall was a waste of money, go somewhere else.

★★★
September 23, 2024

My review is very selective because the only thing I got was the poutine and I have to say I was disappointed. It was also my first time at the restaurant. The gravy was so runny that my poutine got soggy, I didn’t finish it. While I guess it’s a preference, I prefer my gravy for a poutine to be thick. And this was not it. While maybe the, I believe, the brisket poutine to be better, there’s a 99.9% its the same runny gravy so if that is not your thing and your looking to just eat just a poutine, New York Fries is just down the street at PTC. I can’t speak for the other dishes but I have feeling they might be more worth your time. Other than that, the location was fine and the service was fine.

September 8, 2024

Soo disappointed!!! Go to Pig Out instead. Meat portions very small. $25 for 2 meat meal had 7 oz (combined)of brisket and chicken. Brisket sandwich was almost as thin as a McDonald's Jr hamburger. The baked beans tasted like Heinz canned baked beans. Potato salad tasted like grocery store quality. The barbecue sauce was weird. Tasted like low-grade Our Compliments label.

★★
August 19, 2024

Was going to Wendy's but thought we would try this place...should have stuck to the original plan. The service from the woman was meh...she wasn't very pleasant... they guy was a bit more pleasant. We ordered the brisket plate...came with fries,. coleslaw and a bun. The brisket was over cooked and definitely needed the sauce (we got barely 2 tablespoons), a handful of fries and a weird tasting coleslaw...wasn't appealing to look at and didn't taste any better. The bun was chewy and although I asked if the brisket was hot and they said yes, it was room temperature. We had to ask for cutlery, napkins and ketchup. That'll be our first and last visit. Was very disappointed ☹️

★★★
July 17, 2024

Was craving some bbq and saw this spot had some decent reviews. Decided to try it Nice clean place, staff were very friendly. We ordered 2 meats and sides. Got some brisket and burnt ends. Tried the macaroni and cheese, corn bread onion rings, and beans. All the sides were good and the meat melatonin your mouth. Wish the portion of meat was more. Seemed a little small.

★★★★★
July 4, 2024

I tried the brisket sandwich and the jalapeno sausage. Sandwich was really good, added cheese to it, and definitely would get again. Sausage was good. New restaurant, so the atmosphere was very vibrant and contemporary.

June 5, 2024

We just finished ordering from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit earlier this evening and my wife and I were quite disappointed with the food and experience. When we arrived, the restaurant was empty and how it works as you order at the front and then pick up your order once it is ready. You can dine in, but this place is optimized for takeout. The ordering process was pretty straightforward and the menu was available online however, when we got home and opened our order, we were immediately dismayed, both at the portions and quality of our food. The portions were very tiny for what we paid. We ordered two combo plates which cost us just under $50 with taxes (tip not included), and it came with a small main portion and two tiny sides. They didn’t even include two drinks with the combos as they were charging extra for that. I ordered the combination platter, which was a combination of brisket and burnt ends and my wife ordered a combo platter which consisted of brisket and marinated chicken breast. The brisket itself didn’t have much of a flavour and the burnt ends were pure fat and borderline inedible. Her chicken tasted like fast food chicken and had a bit of a broth flavour to it. The sides were okay but exceptionally tiny. The icing on the cake was my Caesar salad that I ordered came without any Caesar dressing. Overall, for the amount you pay and the portion/quality received, this place is a complete rip off. Please be aware as I was going through other reviews that the vast majority of reviews are fake. Look for any reviews with photos, as those are more likely to be authentic. If you’re looking for good barbecue, I would look elsewhere.

★★★★
May 19, 2024

Good place for some halal briskets and other southern BBQ items. The service is very friendly as the staff caters to your needs by giving u samples to try and help u decide. The restaurant is in a good spot and is decently decorated and kept clean. We tried the half lb beef brisket and the brisket poutine and liked them both. Quite flavourful. The poutine is well portioned for the price as well. Overall pretty good and will be back to try more items.

December 21, 2024

I had a very disappointing experience at Dickey s Barbecue Pit in Pickering. To start, the food wasn t even warm when it arrived at our table. The brisket, which I was really looking forward to, had a distinct, unpleasant smell that made it hard to eat. It didn t taste fresh at all, which was a major letdown. For the price they charge, I expected way better quality. The portions were also surprisingly small, making the high prices feel completely unjustified. On top of that, the overall atmosphere was uninviting. The dining area wasn t very clean, and there was an off-putting smell in the air, which only added to the poor dining experience. The staff seemed disengaged and uninterested in providing good service; it felt like they just wanted to get us in and out as quickly as possible. I was really looking forward to trying this place but left feeling completely disappointed. I won t be coming back and can t recommend it to anyone looking for good barbecue.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

I tried brisket plate, was juicy and tender, i will visit again

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

One of the best smoke BBQ location, brisket is juicy and tender, highly recommended

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Amazing food. Brisket was so so yummy. Very nice servers. Burgers were so good. Atmosphere is really nice.

December 8, 2024

Don t waste your money!! Tiny portions! Overpriced! I m not the only person who feels this way. Look at the reviews! Pig Out or Horn Dawgs is much better and well worth it. We wanted to try this place out

December 1, 2024

Maybe you guys shouldn t be going on peoples property leaving your flyers all over peoples cars. We found 7 flyers on our property. 2 per car and one at the front door. SUPER OBNOXIOUS! Don t touch peoples cars!!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 24, 2024

Good food and great service

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I didnt know it was halal but somone recomended it. Its a very good option for halal smoke barbeque in pickering. Definitely recommend.

November 22, 2024

Save your money. I wish I had taken a peek at the reviews before ordering then I would have saved my money. Got the brisket and burnt ends and the burnt ends were just 75%fat, so that went in the compost and the brisket was dry and lacked any flavour except salt. Too much salt. The beef rib wasnt as dry but had a sinewy, chewy texture and also completely lacked flavour. But was most definitely salty! Got the potato salad which has a watered down mayonnaise and slight acid flavour that really lingered in a terrible way and the coleslaw was the exact, agressively flavoured, neon green coleslaw you can get at your local KFC. All topped off with a cheap grocery store bun! The fries and onion rings were the only decent part of the meals but those are usually easier to get right. I regret spending money on that meal and encourage others to read some reviews first before ordering.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing customer service, Workers were extremely nice!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Best halal brbq restaurant

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Such an amazing restaurant

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great experience, food and service was excellent.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Really good service, and food, would recommend!

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Very good food and excellent staff , everyone come ones and try very friendly staffing and amazing

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Great service and delicious food

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Amazing staff and good quilty of good.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

The food , the environment everything is upto the mark !!! Will recommend everyone to visit this place .

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Everything is perfect.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Vegetarian options: It was great be there . Delicious food and geat staff. I recommend everybody give them chance . Thank you Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Nice location and service was amazing. Very friendly staff

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Good work

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

I had a wonderful dining experience . The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. I tried the Sausage Plate, which was flavourful and perfectly cooked. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable for the quality. I ll definitely be coming back soon!

Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Ordered from uber eats. Compared to the average BBQ spot this place is low tier. The sauce flavour was decent but the meat was so dry. I got the 3 meat platter and everything tasted overcooked and was so hard to chew due to being dried out. For the sides, I genuinely enjoyed the fries but avoid the mac n cheese! It tasted even worse than those ultra-processed frozen mac and cheese boxes you get from the grocery store. There was literally no flavour, and it tasted like fake food. I wanted to try something new, but I definitely wont order from this place again. Durham has a plethora of way better BBQ spots. Also, this place might fool you with its lower pricing, but the portions are also ridiculously small. The three meat platter was so small, there were only a few tiny cubes of each meat. You could spend an extra few dollars for a decent size of meat somewhere else that tastes better.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Reasonably priced halal bbq option! Really good taste.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Light lunch turned into a BBQ feast! Ordered the brisket sandwich and the wings best of both worlds, and I loved every bite. Heads up, friends: it s going to be a little on the pricy side, but totally worth it for BBQ made fresh with all the sauces (spicy bbq) and flavors. Good quality meat comes at a cost, and it was so worth it! For the times we re in, the price isn t bad at all. Thanks for an awesome meal we ll definitely be back for more! #BBQGoals #BrisketAndWings #FoodieFind

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Very good food and service

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Most tender meat!

October 22, 2024

Worst bbq food I ever had!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

If you love BBQ go to this place. Awesome food and costumer service.

★★
October 22, 2024

Food tastes good, but the portions are very small, measured out by the milligram and are very expensive. $18.00 for a small sandwich. Ordered the Pit Dip

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Great bbq place in Pickering! Great customer service and food. Highly recommend.

★★★★
October 22, 2024

I visited this spot today to grab dinner. I would definitely describe myself as an avid barbecue eater and I must say I did really like this spot. I got the burnt ends, Mac and cheese, fries and a drink. My burnt ends were juicy and personally for what I paid I felt that this was a sufficient portion of food. To the comments mentioning the Mac and cheese, yes it is a saucy Mac and cheese which is a lot of people cup of tea not necessarily mine but it still had a good flavour and didn t just taste like cream.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Food was very delicious I would recommend to everyone please visit and enjoy the food Specially staff was very friendly Food

October 22, 2024

This was our first and last time here. We made the mistake of skipping other places to try this one, and it was a disappointment. The food was bland, tasteless, and the portions were small. It seems the positive reviews might not be trustworthy, as many appear to come from friends and family of the owners. We noticed that the atmosphere was cold, the staff seemed odd, and the experience overall was unpleasant. I won t be returning and would suggest saving your money by going elsewhere. It s frustrating when some franchise owners (African, Arab and Indian franchise owners) cut corners, and I miss the days when local owners prioritized quality. I ve noticed that you should always prepare yourself for being scammed or disappointed anywhere that says Halal or Indian, just speaking from experience!!!

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

My driving instructor took me to this place and gave me a brisket in a bun and it was delicious. Hopefully we go back for more on the next lesson!!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great food!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best brisket sandwich

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

One of best restaurant in town and tried brisket sandwiches with fries ,it was so delicious

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great restaurant fantastic service delicious food And great atmosphere for families Food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great service and food

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Very friendly with customers. Food taste is very good.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Best food in pickering

September 22, 2024

DO NOT ORDER HERE The portions are small and dry for the price. We got it delivered and they forgot part of our order. I called them to see if they can deliver the missing part of the order and they were not compensating at all and told us to drive all the way back there for the sandwich and wouldn t do anything for their screw up. Horrible service and food isn t even that good. Waste of money.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great food, definitely visit again, nice seating, staff is very friendly.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

A magnificent place to be.indeed recommended for families

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing food. Very nice owner and staff very welcoming. Brisket was very juicy and flavourful 10/10 will reccomend again

August 22, 2024

The people that work here are very nice but if u want food that tastes like puke this is the place for u ! The food (meat) sits in a steam cabinet and is as dry as shoe leather . The thing that really sucked was the small amount of this subpar food for the huge amount of money charged . Barf bag please !!! I wouldn t even feed this to a junkyard dog

Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good service, but honestly terrible food for the price. I initially wanted to order a slider for $4 to try their meat, but it was bite size (honestly, too small for a child - not sure why they have this on the menu) so I decided to order the brisket sandwich. The brisket was sitting in this steamer cabinet kind of thing, and a small piece was put on this heavily buttered bun. They gave me a slice of cheese which they charged for all. All in all came to around 15$ after taxes for a greasy small sandwich. You can honestly get a lot, and I mean a lot better bbq for the price. I d recommend chain smokers or horn dawgs. They re halal, much larger quantity and very reasonably priced. I haven t tried anything else after that from this store , mainly due to the price which doesn t translate to quantity or quality of food. Honestly not sure where the 5* reviews are coming from.

August 22, 2024

Very tiny portions, the brisket was 90% fat. The chicken was dry and the turkey wasnt even edible. The sides were mushy garbage. I paid 100$ for sub par food that was so bad i didnt even want to finish it. If your going to cheap out on your ingredients atleast treat your customers to an actual portion of food. Will never eat here again. Do better.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food is extremely amazing and I must say that they pay attention to details when it comes to their delivery. I would encourage anyone to come visit their restaurant.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Yummy and halal!

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Amazing food and ambience. Had wings and ceaser salad. The service is also excellent. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Great customer service and the food was great, would recommend if anyone wants to try out a new restaurant

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Food is amazing, very well made. Staff is very friendly and helpful . Highly recommend

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

nice and good

August 22, 2024

I recently visited Dickey s BBQ pit after hearing that it is halal and to support the halal business in the area but unfortunately my experience was far from satisfactory. After ordering their picnic platter with chicken wings and few other sides and I was very excited to try them all with my family. How ever, when the wings arrived, they had a distinctly unpleasant odour that made me question their freshness. What compounded this issue was the lack of accountability and response from the staff when I brought it to their attention. Instead of a sincere apology or an offer to replace the dish. They really made me feel undervalued and unappreciated. Rest of the food was very average.

July 22, 2024

EXTORTION!!! I spent $30 for a half-pound of chicken with a terribly small serving of fries and a water. When I saw the portions, I asked for a refund, but the owner wasnt even there. The staff was wonderful and called the owner twice, but they gave them the same answer: they couldnt refund me without a password that he could have given over the phone. The way their meats are priced is not how you price meat. It was twenty-two dollars for a half-pound of chicken and, surprisingly, thirty-five for the full pound. Completely terrible portions and pricing. Again, the staff that were there was lovely.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

I order xl pack and brisket was juicy also there pit master is very knowledgeable person highly recommend I will come back again soon Parking: A lot of parking

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Food was really delicious, and great customer service as well, very kind and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Great experience. Came here for a family dinner. Good quantities and great service from AJ and Sohail! Keep it up!

★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

First time here (halal meat). The portion and price for 2 brisket poutines were good. Bought the refillable cup for 3.50 so 1 to refill going again The seasoning of salt&pepper I tasted more than the meat. I will go 1 more time to try 2 more things before I make up my mind. To me, Pig Out and Horn Dawgs are still closer. They should add bacon to their poutine.

July 22, 2024

I had to try this place twice to give it the benefit of the doubt. If you are looking for a good BBQ restaurant in Durham this is not it. The portions are too small for the price you pay and the brisket is just too dry. To be honest, it just does not feel like authentic BBQ. Id love to see more effort put into the food here because it is a great location, but I do not think I will order from here for a while.

July 22, 2024

Terrible quality and portions. Much better halal options available elsewhere.

July 22, 2024

Probably the least authentic driest bbq we have ever had. Brisket was like the sahara. Over priced and not worth what we paid.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Our first visit to this location in Ajax. Excellent customer service and food was delicious. We would love to visit again, highly recommended to visit and enjoy their BBQ items. Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Excellent service. AK provided me with some great menu suggestions. Juicy tender meat. Restaurant is clean. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food was absolutely amazing, I enjoyed every bit of it. The brisket Mac and cheese is all my all time favourite and will be back for more !

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

They provide the best quality of food and the best service.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Best brisket place in Pickering, tried brisket plate and wings. Definitely will visit again at this location.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Place was great. I ordered the 2 meat plate with brisket and sausage and everything tasted amazing. Definitely would eat here again

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Kid-friendliness: Love the food and environment Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Best quality food in durham

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

It was really amazing halal food.i enjoyed it every bite of my delicious order, the staff service was really appreciated and the restaurant atmosphere was a piece of pleasure, I really recommended to aesthetic people and family.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The place was clean, the service was great from the staff and the food was amazing. It takes 15 mins to get the food. Overall I enjoy their burgers,brisket and Ribs. Halal is another plus for this place.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

The food was great! It melted in my mouth like it was nothing and you keep taking bite after bite, I got full so fast I could barely finish the food. Great portion sizes and great franchise owners! Very kind!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food and hospitality Afaam was great!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Top notch service and food was absolutely amazing. Afham was amazing and provided amazing customer service. Must try!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Amazing food, good staff, nice environment, will come again

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

First time here, tried there bbq ,food was good and really tasty .100% recommend

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Best smoke meat

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Friendly staff, prompt service, great atmosphere :)

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

One of the best restaurant I have ever been food was outstanding service was amazing and friendly

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Delicious Food, Friendly staff,Best prices

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Beat food

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

I do not leave Google reviews ever, because who has the time for that these days. But just so that the restaurant improves, I will leave this review. With all due respect, my experience here was genuinely the worst food experience I have had, and I mean this. When I entered the store, I was yelling out my order and the people at the counter would hear half my order and walk away in between. I had questions about the menu, and they were not being answered because they kept walking away from me in between and there wasnt a clear inputting of my order into the system where I could see that they were catching what I was saying. Either way, they took my order somehow, albeit they added beef sausage into it claiming that it tastes good, even though I hate sausage. Then I pay around 43$. I was expecting a decent amount of food until Im handed my tray (felt very cafeteria-like btw) and I actually did a double take at how light it was. There were a few pieces of sausage, one jiggly piece of brisket on the side, and a basic burger that contained small chunks of meat with ketchup on top. Even the pickle was just lying on the tray next to it and not on the burger itself. I was flabbergasted. The caesar salad was just cut up lettuce and croutons with a store bought sauce packet next to it. All this costed 43$. I just couldnt believe it. I tried to then enjoy the taste but nope. Burger was basic. Caesar salad was horrible because of that store bought sauce packet. And sausage was not chewable. Even the sprite tasted off. Very disappointed with this experience. I eat A LOT of outside food, and I am not a picky eater but this restaurant really shocked me. It had a lot of good reviews too so I dont know why my experience was this way. Either way, I hope they can improve on some of the points I mentioned. The restaurant itself was aesthethically pleasing though in terms of its looks and I liked their cups.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

This place is super clean, best ribs Ive ever had. Must try . Really nice staff .

June 22, 2024

My friend and I ate here randomly based on their advertisement of being legit Texas bbq . Let me tell you that brisket was drier than the Sahara dessert. The side of Mac and cheese was the best thing I had. My friend took the brisket sandwich and same thing, it looked miserable. If you want good bbq I highly would recommend against eating here!

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Too many of these fake 5 star reviews. Portions are tiny, food is mediocre, prices are high. Just go to northern smokes

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

best brisket sandwich at this location, highly recommended. will visit again Parking: staff is very knowledgeable and friendly Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

I am very happy to take service from Dickeys Barbecue Pit.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

good work

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Enjoyed great smoked halal beef with family! They had one of the best ribs and briskets in GTA !! Love it! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great food and great service. Burnt ends recommended

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Amazing bbq and friendly service! Definitely worth it!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

The food was solid if you go, make sure to get the burnt ends because that s their best option in my opinion. It is halal so I highly recommend going and also the service is great because they do give samples as well!

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Great smoke food, excellent customer service. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

We visited the location With my family was amazing food We ordered very responsible pricing and healthy food its very honest staff highly recommended must visit and try Food : 5/5

★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Came in on Sunday evening for pickup around dinner time. There was one other table of people, but it was dead silent in there Paid $62 for a dinner for 4. For that price i got 4 buns, a small coleslaw, a Caesar salad, a pound of brisket, a couple slices of dill pickes, and a small sauce container of their bbq sauce. The coleslaw was served in a cup the same size as a small coffee at Tims, and it was okay. Tasted like generic GFS brand coleslaw. The salad was okay, it was romaine served with the generic brand caesar dressing (no bacon). There was maybe enough brisket for 3 people. The brisket tasted pretty good, but it was very dried out. I asked for bbq sauce on the side and only got one little sauce contaner Flavour wise it was okay. It just wasnt worth $62 dollars for what you get. The one positive about my experience was that they were fast with putting together my order. Otherwise, I do not recommend this place

June 22, 2024

If you re in Durham looking for halal brisket & smoked meat just stick to Northern Smokes because I gave this place a shot and the portions were tiny, the meat was mediocre and dry, and overall just not a quality product, this is just a franchise opportunity and the true colours of this location will show as better places continue to expand into the Durham region.

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Absolute waste of money...dont bother coming here, go to Northern Smokes...or McDonalds...anywhere else. The brisket was very dry and salty, the brisket Mac attack was trash, and my wifes Mac and cheese was freshly made, yet somehow still cold. I wanted to try the jalapeño cheddar sausage (had a similar dish at Mad Ox in Mississauga- which was fantastic by the way) but they were sold out of it. The restaurant is conveniently located, clean and well designed...thats the only good thing I can say. Dietary restrictions: 100% halal

May 22, 2024

The price is just not worth it. Ive been going to pig out BBQ for around 4 years so I decided to try this place. I knew when I picked up the bag with 1 hand that the dinner for 4 that I bought wasnt gonna feed the 4 of us. Not gonna say it wasnt tasty but what a joke. The staff was nice, place looks clean and all that but aint nobody getting the meat sweats from here, just small portions for a lot of money

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great food, friendly staff. Will definitely come back.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Best halal bbq place in Pickering, will visit again

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Best smoke bbq in Pickering, brisket is very tender and juicy. Chicken sandwich was also great choice, I will visit again this place. Food

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Really friendly staff, gave me a free brisket sandwich coupon for next time! They are open late! Until 11pm which is really convenient. Ive been looking for a barbecue spot in Durham region! They did nit dissapoint

May 22, 2024

This place is awful. Half the things on the menu arent available (no ribs no chicken), takes forever to get your food and when the food finally arrives, the brisket is COLD, DRY and bland. Super stingy on the bbq sauce too. Onion ring sides were burnt and bitter. Definitely not coming back and would not recommend. Best thing was the pop on tap. Dont waste your time or $ here.

May 22, 2024

This place, I m sorry I don t wanna be rude but it was so bad. The best thing about this place was the little roll that they give. The food was cold. The brisket tasted like it was boiled. And the house bbq sauce tasted like ketchup. The customer service was really good and the atmosphere wasn t bad either. Just not worth it.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Love the chicken wings and the potato mash, the food was delicious .Impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing n healthy food ever tasted. The environment is outstanding. Staff is well trained and qualified, and cooperative. I recommend it for friends and families, go and enjoy unique taste

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Dickeys was amazing.The food is awesome.It has amazing workers who are very sweet.They are so kind. The chiken burger is one of my favorites.All the food at Dickeys is awesome.You should try it out,its amazing

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great smoke meat, friendly staff. 5/5 will come back

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I have tried beek brisket and sausage, overall experience was good. Highly recommended

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great customer service!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Best smoke brisket in Pickering, Mac n cheese also delicious. Very nice staff and seating. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Where do I begin, whether it was the brisket, the bun, the sides or the sauces every item from start to finish I had to filling, tasteful and cooked to perfection. Theyre very quick on their service and eager to fulfill all your cravings. Their hospitality is refreshing as they make sure to go above and beyond to truly exceed your expectations, I came in and didnt know what to order, the staff was kind enough to take their time to explain all questions I had require the items, they also were kind enough to take additional requests from us and didnt even charge us extra for items when they found out it was my birthday. This place apart from their food is truly outstanding for their customer service. I saw fried okra on their menu which Ive never seen anywhere else before and it was not a let down, it is a MUST HAVE. I will definitely be returning here more frequently and you should try it out too, the location is new and everything was clean crisp, and fresh! and the best part everything is HALAL! Theyre extremely accommodating of any of your reasonable requests and if you want a game changer you can ask them to warm/toast up your buns. I ordered the picnic for two thinking we wouldnt be able to finish it but it was truly finger licking good and we devoured all the items.

★★
May 22, 2024

The portions of a slider (a small dinner roll , with a tiny slice of chicken. No Lettuce no nothing, not even a dressing. The poutine was a massive disappointment. that of a kids meal 6 bites. Incredibly small amount of food, Although it comes in a massive container. 30 bucks!!!!!! I wont go there again. Mean while swisschalet same price with a portion for two!!!! 35 bucks actually, 2 people. OWNER THE PORTIONS ARE FOR CHILDREN . IM NEVER GOING THERE AGAIN. MISLEADING. GIVIN I ASKED THE YOUNG LADY BEHIND THE COUNTER OF SIZE. SHE SHOWED ME A BIG BUCKET. THAT WASNT EVEN HALF FULL.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Easy online ordering process. Great customer service and the food was really good.

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Update 3: I visited your location, I have photos posted and I can post the receipt if you want. I will keep updating so long as you keep getting the blatantly fake reviews you re paying for. I have 20 upvotes the consensus is clear. Update 2: 9 fake 5 star reviews in 3 days from accounts with 1-3 reviews total. Hilarious. Update: Flood of fake reviews since mine. Try improving instead of lying. Beware: Many paid fake reviews on here. Accounts with 1-2 reviews and made up names. THE MEAT ISN T SMOKED. The portions are a joke and over-priced. Having lived in the Deep South for a while and experiencing smoked meat chains, and the real Dickey s, I can say this location is nothing like the U.S. chain and is a major let down. I d even argue what you re getting is falsely represented as the meat isn t smoked. Can t stress this enough: The meat isn t smoked, 100%. This defeats the purpose of this store. It s overcooked as a result when they take it out of the warmers and my slice came from a whole uncut piece drenched in juice; smoked meats should not drip before they re cut because the smoking process seals the outside. Smoked meats also need have a bark and have a pink smoke ring. None of that in my meal at all. Any smoked flavour I tasted was liquid smoke from the sauce; it s a very distinct sharp smoke flavour which is a give away of corner cutting. Again, smoked meat shouldn t need a sauce to give it smoked flavour. The pickles were equally lazy. All brine, zero flavour. 100% from a jar of no name brand, 4 tiny slices in a tiny container. Hilarious. Others have complained there s no pork, a staple of smoked meats. I understand religious dietary restrictions, and that s perfectly ok and you can still make amazing smoked chickens and beef, but the owner should expect this to be an issue with customers and step up the other meals. This isn t the case here, the quality of the options are just bad and not authentic. If you want halal smoked meat done perfect, go to Northern Smokes about 10-15 mins west of this location, they re incredible and you can actually smell the charcoal and wood fire there because, surprise, they actually smoke their meats. I also saw the owner walking around in a hoodie, not wearing gloves, touching things in the back (table, bags, utensils), and on his phone the whole time. Absolute no no in any kitchen; at least show your location some respect. This isn t your home kitchen, you re serving food to the public So overall, very disappointed. I didn t pay $13 for a small sandwich of unsmoked meat at a smoked meat outlet. The owner clearly doesn t care about this business either.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Food was amazing! Owner and staff were amazing too! If you re anywhere close to Ajax, I highly recommend you stop by Dietary restrictions: Everything is halal which is exactly what I was looking for Parking: Huge parking lot Kid-friendliness: Friendly staff and atmosphere Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to access with a wheelchair

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Dickeys Barbecue Pit is the best , if you wanna try something extraordinary and delicious food try Dickeys Barbecue Pit You won t be regret it . Food

May 22, 2024

When they first opened up I tried the pit dip sandwich and enjoyed it went back to try the brisket and 2 meat plate and did not enjoy the meat this time didn t taste good at all $50 wasted would never go back

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Dickeys in Pickering offers an exceptional dining experience, with mouthwatering barbecue dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From tender brisket to savory ribs, each dish is expertly crafted with a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff make every visit a delight, ensuring youll leave satisfied and eager to return. Whether youre a barbecue aficionado or just looking for a delicious meal, Dickeys in Pickering is a must-visit destination.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Had an amazing experience here. The staff was so kind and hospitable - gave us extra food to just try out. The food was phenomenal. I highly recommend checking it out & make sure to try the bbq beans. Dietary restrictions: Halal

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Disappointing Experience at Dickeys BBQ Pickering I recently visited Dickeys BBQ Pickering with a group of eight guests, hoping to enjoy a satisfying meal. Unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations in several aspects. Upon arrival, it was evident that the servers were overwhelmed by our group size, which led to a noticeable level of nervousness among them. Despite this, we did not encounter a significant wait time for our food, which was appreciated. However, the portion sizes of the meals were disappointing, particularly for adult appetites. While the brisket and burnt ends were commendable in taste, the sides, including the fried okra and onion rings, failed to impress. Additionally, the absence of beef ribs, a menu item we had hoped to try, was disappointing, further diminishing our dining experience. Moreover, the lack of dinner rolls, a staple in barbecue dining, was unexpected and added to the overall sense of disappointment. In summary, Dickeys BBQ Pickering left a poor impression due to insufficient portion sizes, lackluster side dishes, unavailability of menu items, and the absence of expected accompaniments such as dinner rolls. Despite the commendable quality of the brisket, these shortcomings result in a rating of only two stars for our dining experience.

Local Guide
May 22, 2024

High prices and small portions. The brisket sandwich I ordered was small and dry and the small Mac and cheese was about the size of a dipping sauce from pizza pizza. With no drink it was 18 dollars. No thanks.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Super tasty brisket, and grilled chicken. I would highly recommend. I will be back weekly. Top quality and cooked to perfection. 5 stars all around. Potato salad and fried crispy onions on the side. Loved it.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Beef Brisket Burger was absolutely fantastic. The beef was cooked/smoked into perfection, tender, juicy and savory. Price is definitely reasonable with the quality of the burger. I would definitely comeback and visit the place again. Staff and Store Manager was amazing and very customer oriented.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

One of the best brisket place in the town highly recommended

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

The taste was very good, the service was very good highly recommended

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Amazing food!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Amazing Halal smoked BBQ joint. Very friendly service. Food was absolutely delicious! Dietary restrictions: Halal

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Shout out to AK for his awesome service. We went as a group hungry and left happily with a food induced coma. Brisket is amazing!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Thanks AK for the awesome food. Came from Scarborough to try this and was not disappointed.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Thanks to AK for his exceptional service, he was helpful with the selection of the meals and more , will definitely be back again, thank you

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

No words superb food superb service every one should try and have a taste of their brisket

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Great service, the food is amazing! Tons of tables if you want to eat there. I ve had Dickeys before in Edmonton and I am so glad we now have one in Pickering Dietary restrictions: Halal

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

First time visit

May 22, 2024

Never-mind the smallest portions for $20.00, I Ordered the Chicken breast, rubbery texture as if it was boiled . Onion tangles drenched in oil and had zero flavor. The worst of it all was this coleslaw that i could not keep down. Terrible experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Meet is nice and tender, a bit cold, but for location and service will go again. A lot of items on the menu yet to try.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Food was okay, not the best smoked sandwiches but certainly doable for being in the east side. Sandwiches were a bit cold and meat didn t feel too hot but still good food for filling the craving.

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Beef was good But not smoked the whole time Half way cooked on smoker Half in warmer is not smoked Bark was thin Very little smoke ring But not enough meat For the price

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Had their 3 meat plate (brisket, brunt ends, sausage) & brunt end sandwich. Enjoyed all the food, especially the sandwich. Added their Mac & cheese to the sandwich wow. Their Mac & cheese, bbq beans are also delicious.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I took my family to this place for dinner on weekend the food was outstanding and the guy AK did outstanding job explaining us the menu patiently and making us comfortable. Will definitely go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Brisket was tender and delicious. AK helped me with my order, he was fantastic. Will be back again soon!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Food is very good delicious and tasty! I highly recommend

★★
May 22, 2024

Tried their brisket sandwich with cheese. The brisket was dry and had no Smokey flavor. Not worth spending money on a sad looking sandwich.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Go for the spicy chicken wings and Texas hot spice level the mac and cheese and barbecue beans is good as the sides

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Best chicken sandwich highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Excellent food, enjoyed every bite.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food was good tender and juicy meat

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Good smoked brisket, tender turkey breast.

★★★
April 22, 2024

brisket was dry, ribs however were good. got over charged $10.00. service is very poor.

April 22, 2024

This was my first time ordering. We ordered 2 of the 3 meal plate with a side of Mac and cheese.. we wanted a coke but that was $6.00 anyway, damn near $80 just to receive tiny portions and RAW TURKEY MEAT .. this was shameful. Everything looked like it was just slapped in a container and done. Hated it. Never again.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

It was Amazing. The food was good the customers service was amazing we will come again.

April 22, 2024

I visited Dickeys to get some food, and I was extremely disappointed with the quality. The taste was not great, and the mac and cheese looked terrible. The portion size was too small for the price of $62. I plan to send a letter of complaint to the organization. I hope other families and friends dont waste their hard-earned money at this establishment.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Brisket sandwich was awesome and hand cut fries was so much fresh and yummy, chicken wings are big in size and yummy worth paying the price.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The healthiest food ever tired as everything is wood smoke cooked and freshly prepared .The brisket was perfectly prepared with tenderness. Usually don t eat sausages but after eating their I have to change my mind as they were full of smoke flavoured. Also recommend Wings with buffalo sauces. It would be injustice not to mention the use of brioche bun in the burger which you don t usually get in other places. Last but not the least the place overall look was nice and clean.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Very decent sandwitches. brisket is pretty good. got 4 sides, all were underwelming. Sausage are BAD! Vegetarian options: veg stay away from here Dietary restrictions: All halal menu Parking: plenty available Kid-friendliness: yes Wheelchair accessibility: yes

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

This place is soooooo good. The food is great, the staff are super knowledgeable and friendly. Great value and quality. All halal meat. The brisket and burnt ends are phenomenal. Highly recommend.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

My mom had the Pit Dip Brisket and I joined her but wasn t hungry. The look of satisfaction on her face and telling me I had to try it made me take a bite. I was NOT hungry but this Pit Dip was succulent, perfect seasoning, the cheddar and onions went perfectly and they added a soft bun with pickles and side jus- it was incredible. So much so, that I almost bought one even though I wasn t hungry. The staff were very kind and came out to chat while my mom ate. It was very filling and they also showed us the smoked holder where everything cooks for hours. If you hungry go and enjoy. The original restaurant in Texas has been doing it since 1941 and I wish them many years of success in Canada!

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Fries were soggy, they forgot to add the Carolina BBQ sauce and onions to the order. We ordered brisket and the poultry. Brisket was ok, but leaving out the sauce was disappointing, poultry was decent.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Visite today again Amazing food fabulous environment and fantastic food I recommend Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Awesome food, the best Halal Texas style bbq to be found in Canada. Very rare combo. Glad to stop by. So much to choose from. One of most premium dine ins with budget prices. Recommend to everyone. My new go to place. Mr. Yasir is an amazing host.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food is delicious. Customer service is top notch. Highly recommended to my fellow food lovers and also prices are extremely convincing. Can t wait to dine in again this weekend.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Good meat and friendly staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We went today with my family and tried the brisket sandwich and 2 meat plate. Everything was delicious!! Kids lived the food ..which doesnt happen often!

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The Brisket was cold. Good flavor and texture. Theres no excuse for cold food. I asked for wings with no sauce, they came with sauce on. My wife said the Mac n Cheese was not very nice, same with the mashed potatoes. There where 5 of us eating there, we all said that we would not go back. Very disappointed.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Stopped in for a quick bite and we were not disappointed! The brisket was super tender and flavorful and the turkey sandwich was a great choice for my health conscious partner. The big yellow cup as a drink size option was charming too. The staff were so sweet they really took their time walking us through the eats and on top of that they gave us free beans :) just a really nice experience so you should stop by if youre reading this.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food was good, had the turkey sandwich and it was juicy, bread was nice and soft. Their fries were crispy and had a smokey flavor which I loved. Staff was very kind and lovely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food, brisket was very tender and juicy. Also great smoke place in Pickering. Will visit again

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

I love the brisket

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Food was smoked and delicious, tried ribs and chicken breast, was juicy and flavourful. Staff is very friendly, sitting area is nice. I will visit this location again....

★★★★
April 22, 2024

Solid fast BBQ, portions are a little small.

★★
April 22, 2024

I ordered the burnt end sandwich. I got the driest brisket from the edge of the brisket. When I asked them why I got brisket not burnt ends they had no clue what I was talking about. Burnt ends are not just the burnt end of a brisket they are cooked once, cubed up soaked in butter and bbq sauce and smoked a second time. They were nice but had no clue about bbq. I also ordered the ceaser salad and ended up tossing it, the dressing was so bad. Usually id give another chance but this was bad enough to not try again. And I was really exited about this place. I also reached out to corporate to see if they actually sold burnt ends at other stores or are just falsely advertising them. No response : you can really tell they don t care about customer satisfaction even at the corporate level. Save your money and go somewhere else.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

amazing food and excellent service.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

This is the best restaurant in Durham. Highly recommend. Best customer service. I will definitely come back.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

The food was amazing, ambiance was great definitely would come again

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Absolutely loved the ambiance and attention to detail at your food outlet! The flavors in the dish I tried were exquisite, and the presentation was top-notch. The staff was attentive and friendly, making the entire experience delightful. Cant wait to visit again!

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The food was god awful! Got the marinated chicken and it tasted like those fake rubber chicken meat. Also got the burnt pork ends it was just soaked in oil. The only reason i gave it 2 stars was because the Onion tangles were pretty good. Would definitely not go back. Paying $26 for all this was a huge mistake, alot of better options out there.

April 22, 2024

Extremely disappointed in lack of service provided. I called in around 2 pm to place a fairly large order for pickup at 6.45 pm. With large orders, I always call in about an hour before pickup to confirm that itll be ready, but the phone line kept saying they were on another call. I called 8 times within 10 minutes, and not once did anyone pick up. I get there shortly after 6.45 and the employees acknowledge that nothing is ready and that itll take about 30 minutes, but that they have everything ready. How can you have everything ready but still need 30 minutes? Inside the restaurant, I called them on the phone to understand why they never picked up before and I get the same busy message and I realized that they must have shut off the phone. I got the food 25 minutes later, took it home, and realized that they missed a few sides. I tried calling the same number but received the same busy message. Im forced to complain in a public forum because they dont seem to care enough. The food Brisket - 1 lb was tougher than the other lb. I guess that one was an older brisket or that the middle of the brisket didnt get smoked long enough. Ribs - They dont even give the bones with the ribs and it had a heavy layer of fat on it. Sausages - small and shriveled up. Didnt look like we received the 1lb we paid for. Burnt ends - these were ok The sides we received were fine. Considering how much we spent, very disappointing experience. Edit after response from owner- I sent an email to the email address as requested and have not received a response in 10 days. Just like their phone lines, their email must not be working as well. Terrible management all around.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best place to eat meat brisket sandwiches is amazing