Uncle Sal's Hot Chicken in Scarborough

1960 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Z1, Canada

★★★★☆
(780 reviews)
Categories: Barbecue restaurant

About

Serving halal beef ribs and Nashville hot chicken with soul fixins.

Address
1960 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2Z1, Canada
Plus Code
PPW2+3Q Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
12 PM–3 AM
Tuesday
12 PM–3 AM
Wednesday
12 PM–3 AM
Thursday
12 PM–3 AM
Friday
12 PM–3 AM
Saturday
12 PM–3 AM
Sunday
12 PM–3 AM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Halal food Late-night food
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.4
★★★★☆
780 reviews

Most Mentioned

pink sauce (26) dill (24) halal (23) crispy (20) hot chicken sandwich (16) mayo (12) fried chicken sandwich (10) dragon fruit (9) 5 spice (7) milkshake (7)
5 stars
564
4 stars
82
3 stars
49
2 stars
20
1 stars
65
★★★★★
December 14, 2024

Some of the best fried chicken and brisket in the city! The pink sauce adds such a flavour boost too! Also the owner is amazing such a genuine and down to earth person! Definitely recommend 5/5

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

I went there on friends recommendation and they have the best fried chicken sando in the town with perfect cold saw combination and spicy mayo. Their brownie is also good.

★★★★★
December 5, 2024

People !!! I ordered their deluxe bbque brisket Sando on uber eats . This is one of the best sando I’ve had in Toronto ! Holy it was so good !! Didn’t take a pic before but this is just half and I’m so satisfied! The cheese, the bread , the coleslaw , the Brisket !!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. So impressed!

★★★
November 16, 2024

The dill fries are good but the portion of brisket on a bun was very small and not sure if it’s worth the money. The beef was questionable - is it even brisket? Allah knows best. Had to go to another restaurant immediately after receiving and eating my kids meal. The food should reflect the pictures on the wall/menu. Alhamdulillah. Maybe try brisket on fries instead. However, pics in the reviews of the fried chicken looks pretty good.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Very crispy chicken. Spice level is good. 3 is perfect if you want a zing. 5 is crazy. You will be choking on every bite. Get a milkshake if you will choose 5.

★★★★
May 4, 2024

I recently visited this restaurant with friends and was thoroughly impressed with the quality of the food. For those who enjoy spicy dishes, I highly recommend the "Danger" option. The brisket was exceptionally tender and flavorful, and the combination of chicken, coleslaw, and salad in the dirty fries was delightful. This was also my first experience with pink sauce, which I found quite enjoyable. The ambiance of the restaurant is uniquely appealing, despite the limited space. Everything on the menu is halal, which is greatly appreciated. On my next visit, I'm eager to try the BBQ Brisket Sandwich Combo, as my friends who ordered it were very satisfied, noting that the accompanying fries made for a filling meal. Overall, I highly recommend this establishment for its delicious food and charming atmosphere. Parking is free

★★★★
April 22, 2024

Great value here! The family special is just under $100, and is enough for 4-5 people. Their mini chicken sandos were a nice surprise. Their ribs could be improved (they seem to stick to the bone).

★★★★★
April 13, 2024

This is our second time getting from Uncle Sal's. We definitely will keep coming here. Nothing we have tried so far has disappointed us! We tried the sandwich and poutines last time. And this time we got the sandwich combo again. Could not take picture of the beef sandwich because it was gone before we knew it 😂 it was just so good! I loved the chicken sandwich too. The chicken was crispy and nice. Definitely recommend 👌

★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

The food is decent and they do have good sauce but im pretty sure this place is a front for something nefarious. The service is non existent and it seems the person working there just doesnt care. I ordered food by phone, they told me 40 mins. I go 40 mins later to pick up, and my order isnt ready. There was one person that i saw working there and i waited another hour for my food to be ready. I gave it 2 stars because the food is actually decent if you can somehow manage to get them to actually prepare it for you.

December 16, 2024

Was really disappointed with the chicken Sando. It looked as if the oil was really bad ( old) it tasted really bad . And I ask them for two line of spice level but it tasted as if the employee forgot to add any spicy sauce. Never going back. It s was not worth the hype.

Local Guide
December 16, 2024

Im not sure whether the kitchen staff has changed or the management, but the food is HORRIBLE. Im a die hard Uncle Sals fan but this last take out has left me sick and with a poor taste in my mouth. 1.The fries werent crispy or dill laced like they used to. 2. The pink sauce was missing (Not sure whether they ran out or if these new guys dont know how to make one) 3. The chicken breading was HORRIBLE. I feel like throwing up just thinking back about it. The way I remember, the breading used to be crispy with soft, well seasoned chicken inside. Not the same anymore. 4. The coleslaw was trash. It looked like a salad. The carrot and cabbage chunks were massive. A huge let down, considering how big of a fan I was. I swear if anyone from management is watching this, please make amends or youll run a hard earned reputation to the ground.

★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Ordered Chicken Sando and a Beef Sando. Both of them tasted phenomenal to say the least. The beef sando was better in my opinion but the chicken was amazing too nonetheless. Service was amazing aswell, would definitely be coming back for more!

★★★★★
November 25, 2024

I was very disappointed with the ribs. It was poorly seasoned and the way it was cooked doesn t even come close to how ribs should be. On top of that, the coleslaw had a distinct smell which you can tell that it s been sitting for quite some time. I would suggest to only buy the chicken.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

First time tried hot nashville sando and it was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

The chicken sando is out of this world delicious, and the basic fries are dynamite. That pink sauce is sweet and sour, with a tiny kick. Definitely worth a try. Its take out mostly, no atmosphere, doesnt need it. The food speaks for itself. The customer service is good and they are helpful.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Great service, delicious food!

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Good place

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

Best burger so far!

★★★
Local Guide
October 23, 2024

I don t know about over all 4.4 ratings or may be it was not my day. Ordered 5 pcs chicken boneless $23 and Nashville hot sandwich $13 or $16. Paid about $41 for 2 items. Sandwich was just okay but chicken was dry and over cooked. I am not going again for sure.

★★
October 23, 2024

OGs know this place used to be Uncle Sams. They used to have AMAZING burgers and AMAZING portions. Its crazy that they have reduced their serving sizes by 50%. I used to enjoy this place, but sadly, my friends and I do not come here anymore because its not what it used to be.

★★
October 23, 2024

The burgers and fries used to be so much bigger sizes AND for less. Now the portions are half of what they used to be and more expensive. The bread is also different. It was a much better restaurant before.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great customer services and very polite.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food & service.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Super tasty came after the party and ate here so tasty ! So tasty bruh I love this

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food and great customer service

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very friendly staff and great service. The chicken sandwich was really good as well

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

nice place

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Please give me a drink

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great service Parking: Right infront of thr store very convenient Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Love this place! The places is so cute. And the chicken is to die for.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

The pink sauce in their sandwiches taste amazing! Would recommend! Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Love their Monday deal! The mini sandos with the pink are yummy and great for the price!!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The food is really great and the prices are worth it for the food you get!!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Hand slaughter halal chicken for a good price. They have many promotions throughout the year.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

good

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great Food, Greater Service

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Food was fire innit Parking: Food was fire innit. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing food!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Best food I ever had it was nice and good server.

★★★★
September 23, 2024

Sandos are pretty good.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The brisket was tender. Next time I order Ill try it with their hot mayo as a base instead of regular mayo. The staff and service was great!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Bbq brisket is amazing top tier.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Fries are amazing and so is the service

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food ! Fast ! Friendly !

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing service

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing food, elite late night halal spot

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

I tried their sandos(sandwiches) and loved it. Very delicious and satisfying. Only downside is that it keeps you wanting more.. and hence more calories be mindful and enjoy! Dietary restrictions: Halal Kid-friendliness: A very limited space to sit and enjoy the meal. From what it looks like, there s going to be a little struggle in the restaurant with kids. Free parking available outside

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing hot chicken, top 3 in the GTA, arguably the best Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Good

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Delicious food, great customer service Highly recommend! Food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Good service

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Amazing customer service Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Food : 5/5 |

September 23, 2024

Good food and service

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Very good experience

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

I think I like chicken.

★★★
Local Guide
September 23, 2024

maybe the sandwiches are better but i got tenders and they were so very dry. fries were also seasoned with thyme which was a new thing for me but didnt really enjoy it

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Amazing ribs experience

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

W eats Parking: W Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Positive hard working ppl 10/10

★★★★
September 23, 2024

Great food with special deals

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

One of the best sandwiches in GTA

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Uncle Sal s Hot Chicken is a must-try! The chicken is perfectly crispy, juicy, and full of flavor with just the right amount of heat. The sides are delicious, and the staff is super friendly. Highly recommend for a quick, satisfying meal!

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

The food, the service and the owner was spectacular Don t get me started on the food off the charts it taste so good made my mouth water Will definitely be coming back 100%

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

remez the cashier was fantistic and so friendly

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Remy boy had amazing service.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

You wont regret it!!! Vegetarian options: We need to stay healthy Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Best service good food

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Unique and tasty.

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

So yummy!!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Good place for nashville hot chicken. Must try!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Chicken was amazing! Highly recommended

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Good place

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

awesome atmosphere! food presentation looks amazing

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Uncle Sals is a great spot that offers a delightful dining experience. Mikalil and Rameez provide outstanding service, ensuring that guests feel welcomed and taken care of. The highlight of the visit was the sando, which was simply amazing. The flavors were well-balanced, and the presentation was spot-on. Whether youre stopping by for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Uncle Sals delivers on taste and hospitality. Highly recommended!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Superb food we ordered the combo dine box. Kudos to mikhail and rameez for their hospitality and amazing customer service

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great chicken and service here, the tenders, fries and sandwich are FIRE

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Good food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Very good

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great food and customer service. Recommend coming here.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Awesome service by Rameez! Food is great as well!!!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I really like this place . Amazing to place to visit.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Parking: They have got a nice food and customer service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Amazing taste and freshly served.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Quality food :) Their fries are spiced and finished so nice and crisp. Their sauces are actually hot too!- thats such a rarity in Canada. You can really tell when ppl put their passion into a vision and this restaurant is one of those.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Excellent job done by Rameez Vegetarian options: Fries Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Ordered through Ubereats. Love the chicken sando, it s crispy and juicy. The pulled brisket fries are bomb too.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Excellent service!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Uncle sals is hands down one of the best spots to go to when you re craving some good chicken. I would recommend to ALWAYS come on mondays as they have a deal for a $4 mini sando which is out of this world.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Good quality foods

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Very good food. Dietary restrictions: Halal food Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

One of the good place in scarbs to eat !

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Amazing food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Amazing food!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Good food and great deals on Uber

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Food is amazing, best u will ever have.

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

I Love this place, amazing food for affordable price. Come get there chicken n bbq brisket sandwich, make it a combo you ll get good fries and a drink!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

One of the best sandos in town. Their customer service is exceptional

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

the Nashville chicken sandwich is amazing get the pink sauce

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

The service by ramiz is kinda assisting to me

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

RAMEEZ BHAI WAS AWESOME. Delicious food

★★★★
August 23, 2024

Food was awesome and the service, staff was also pretty good. Dietary restrictions: Nice Food : 4/5 |

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Mr Ramiz was great very polite and friendly

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

My fav late night spot

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great place

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Very nice chicken sandwich this is my favourite restaurant!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Excellent food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Best sandwich i tried ever fries is perfect too

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Amazing food

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Awesome vibe and menu!

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Great place !

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Love the food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Hot chicken sandwich is amazing

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing place

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Food was great I had it before and I would highly suggest you try it as well. People were also very friendly and patient. Parking: Not enough parking during peak times

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Recommended!!!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great food, great flavour, very quick!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great food and nice an clean place

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Space is limited. Food is delicious. I recommend the twin sando box.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

handsome cashier Vegetarian options: i thought it was real meat Food : 5/5 |

★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very tasty chicken

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Food was amazing and customer service was great. Parking: The parking was luxurious and was pretty empty. Ssssss Food : 5/5 | Service

★★
July 23, 2024

Food is still good but the old management made the sandwiches ten times better. Please bring back the old sandwiches :( Had the burgers again, quality keeps going down. Not worth it now. They don t crust the bread with cheese anymore.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Nice place good food Parking: many Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

short of a culinary masterpiece. The chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside, and seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of heat. The flavors meld together in a way that s both bold and harmonious, making every bite an absolute delight. The sando is generously portioned, yet leaves you craving more. If you havent tried it yet, youre missing out on the ultimate Nashville hot chicken experience. Uncle Sals truly knows how to deliver a taste sensation that will have you coming back for more!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing food, can t get enough of this place. Excellent quality and excellent service and kindness from Ramiz. 10/10

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

very great

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The food was amazing and the service provided by Ramiz was exceptional. Would definitely recommend!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing job and service. Food was great. Rameez did a great job serving and cheffing it up

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Ramiz, the head chef and cashier extraordinaire was very kind and hooked us up the best of the best

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing service and good,highly recommended!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Have just found this place a few months ago and I do believe they have the best hot chicken in the city. Better than Dave s and THG. So much flavour and their chicken doesn t just taste like powder on a chicken breast.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The sandwhich was very good!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great chicken sando!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great food and fast wait time Vegetarian options: Very good Halal options and vegetarian options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Good

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Food here is amazing, front worker very handsome.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very good, had the Deluxe Hot Chicken sandwich Dietary restrictions: Halal Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Really good - would recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Amazing food thanks Aanchal!!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Uncle Sals, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! Their halal menu is simply outstanding, offering a wide variety of delicious options that cater to all tastes. The highlight for me was their mini sandwich, which is on sale every Monday. Its packed with flavor, perfectly seasoned, and just the right size for a satisfying meal. Additionally, Uncle Sals has some fantastic deals on Uber Eats, making it super convenient to enjoy their mouth-watering dishes from the comfort of your home. Whether youre looking for a quick bite or a hearty meal, Uncle Sals delivers on quality, taste, and value. Highly recommended! Shout out to Zain Zubair for telling me about this place

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very amazing place ,nice and friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great food, great service

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Excellent deals on Monday for the mini sando, so delicious and service was excellent

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very Clean Establishment. Food was a 10/10.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great experience Parking: Lots of open spots Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very nice and service.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Nice place Parking: Good Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very good food Dietary restrictions: Good Food : 5/5 |

July 23, 2024

I usually order the dirty fries and it is amazing. The service is usually friendly and relatively quick. However, last time I went to eat there (with a friend) the same dish, was made super salty. Like we had two or three bites maximum type of salty and couldnt handle it. Talked to the employee and she said she will wait for the manager to take action. I said okay not a problem. The manager comes, and he starts acting like its impossible for such thing to happen, as if he didnt believe me. It was super obvious that we didnt even have more than few bites, and there would be no reason for us to make such a claim if it wasnt true. THEN, the manager asks me if he can taste from one of our takeout boxes which i put on the cashiers counter, and I said sure. That was when he finally knew that we werent lying and kept apologizing and saying someone put salt instead of sugar in the coleslaw salad. I visit the spot frequently and that was the first that something like this ever happened. But the way the manager dealt with this was disrespectful and I had no idea what he was thinking of. I mean we literally put two full boxes almost same as we received them its not like we ate the whole thing then tried to get a refund or something. Would never go back and would never recommend this place.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

it was good

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

It was great highly recommended! Vegetarian options: Great options Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Good and friendly service

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The best food W Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Nice service Good food Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great place and great food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Food was very fresh

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing work

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

very good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

Great service. Good food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Lovely Place! Enjoyed this food, as our host Sapna guided us on what to order! I ve recommended to all family and friends when in Scarborough!!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing place and great food! The lady that helped us, Sapna, was extremely helpful and kind. Would highly recommend! Vegetarian options: amazing Dietary restrictions: amazing Parking: amazing Kid-friendliness: amazing Wheelchair accessibility: amazing

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing food and service Parking: Amazing location Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

BEST EVER!!!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Excellent food, I always come here. Try atleast once.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Parking: There is a ton of parking Food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Uncle sals is hands down the best halal food spot in Scarborough. There Monday deal with a 4$ Sando is unreal in this economy. I ve recommended Sal s to at least 30 people, and 31 have loved it. Open till 3am always great for a late night meal. Will be coming back twice a week and recommending to all friends. Btw, service is always unreal. Place an order for pickup on the phone it s always ready.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great and service would recommend

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great food great service

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Great service i ever had

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Good experience!

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I hope my food will be good.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing spicy food. It had me crying and I loved their service the employee are extremely friendly

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Amazing food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Fast service and delicious food

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Love their dirty fries and pink sauce! Parking: Not busy Food : 5/5 |

Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The chicken had way too much breading and the seasoning was not even at all. The chicken Sando was alright, but I would stay away from the boneless chicken legs. Food : 1/5

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

This place is not only hand slaughtered halal but has an amazing hot chicken sandwich.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

great service

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Love their pink sauce. Banger sandwiches

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

amazing service great food. would recommend

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very good food