Banh Mi Boys is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

1. Banh Mi Boys

8.9
392 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON
Sandwich Spot · 185 tips and reviews

jadejade: Try the Fried Chicken Steamed Bao - This was perfect! $3.49 for a perfect size light dinner :) compliments to the chef! @banhmiboys

Jason N.Jason Nip: The fried chicken bao is a must, and the kalbi, and the pork belly, the squid and the kimchi fries....

Carmen R.Carmen Rios: Steamed Bao​ pork belly and fried chicken really delicious with sweet potato fries yummy

Indie Alehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

2. Indie Alehouse

9.0
2876 Dundas St W (at Keele St), Toronto, ON
Gastropub · The Junction · 65 tips and reviews

Janice T.Janice T: Great service. Super friendly staff. Mushroom mac and cheese is awesome.

Dan B.Dan Brown: Try the flight to get the full experience, and to get a feel of which beer you'll enjoy here. One of the better indie breweries in the city for sure. Food is real tasty too, especially fried chicken.

Julieta G.Julieta Grieco: Great mac & cheese

416 Snack Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

3. 416 Snack Bar

8.5
181 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON
Speakeasy · 82 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Steaman: Order the steamed bun with fish or the Korea fried chicken, you can't go wrong with either. Both amazing.

Christina G.Christina Gomez: Korean Fried Chicken is the best value on the menu. So good. Also got the olives with vermouth, steak tartare, and the Reuben and everything was amazing. Highly recommend hitting this place up.

VivianVivian: Really attentive staff :) loved the Korean fried chicken and steak tartare!

The County General is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

4. The County General

7.4
936 Queen St W (at Shaw St), Toronto, ON
Southern Food Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Aja S.Aja Sax: Try the fried chicken sandwich---unbelievably light and juicy!

serenaserena: Fried chicken two ways is two times tasty. Great garnishes. Plenty for 2.

Lorraine S.Lorraine S: Steamed pork buns & fried chicken sandwich FTW!

The Ace is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

5. The Ace

8.3
231A Roncesvalles Ave (at High Park Blvd), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · Roncesvalles Village · 38 tips and reviews

Wesley B.Wesley Belanger: Great chicken and collards greens .

TOFoodReviewsTOFoodReviews: The Ace: previous Chinese takeout joint, killer Manhattans, great fried chicken, well done diner restoration 3/5

Paul D.Paul Dearborn: Definitely get the Angus Burger with mac 'n' cheese. And pretty tasty manhattans here too.

Three Speed is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

6. Three Speed

9.2
1163 Bloor St W (btw Dufferin & Brock), Toronto, ON
Bar · Brockton Village · 54 tips and reviews

David B.David Blumer: Don't leave here without the crispy free range chicken with mac n' cheese!

Arlynne P.Arlynne Poitras: Fried chicken and macaroni is delicious!

Brenna O.Brenna O'Brien: Back patio is dreamy but fills up quick! Fried chicken with mac n cheese is delicious.

Bar Fancy is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

7. Bar Fancy

8.0
1070 Queen Street West (Dovercourt), Toronto, ON
Bar · 17 tips and reviews

Tina N.Tina N: Fried chicken is DA bomb💣 avoid nachos (cheez whiz sauce)

Jonathan M.Jonathan M.: Fried chicken. Fried chicken. Fried chicken.

Kittie C.Kittie Chan: Their specialty is fried chicken, $18 for 4 pieces plus a few slices of really damn good pickles. Nice vibes and trendy spot.

The Drake Hotel is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

8. The Drake Hotel

8.7
1150 Queen Street West (at Beaconsfield Ave.), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · 129 tips and reviews

ShankShank: Reward yourself with chicken and waffles for breakfast.

Catherine B.Catherine Barry: Great mac n cheese but avoid the cheese plate- not worth it and not very tasty.

Pauline D.Pauline Dong: Best picks for brunch are the chicken and waffles and the burger--both one of the best in Toronto.

Banh Mi Boys is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

9. Banh Mi Boys

8.5
399 Yonge St. (Gerrard St.), Toronto, ON
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Toronto · 89 tips and reviews

Brigitte P.Brigitte Perez: Pork bahn mi, sweet potato fries. Fried chicken bao. Very good and hip.

ᴡ M.ᴡ Meza: Everything!! Fried chicken bao was killer. Order it extra spicy - by American standards it's pretty mild

Cindy C.Cindy Chan: One of my favourite cheap eats. The fried chicken bao is my favourite and it's under $4!

Patois Toronto is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

10. Patois Toronto

8.2
794 Dundas Street West (Dundas and Bathurst), Toronto, ON
Caribbean Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Justin T.Justin To: I think my favourite was actually the OG fried cauliflower. Jerk chicken and their OG fried chicken was good. Also enjoyed their Jamaican patty double down and kimchi pot stickers.

Stephen L.Stephen Legault: I really liked the jerk chicken! Meat was moist and the skin was perfect! Same thing for the fried chicken, super crispy and moist. My only issue was the 15 minutes without attention from wait staff.

Laura S.Laura Shum: Tried the Patois Shandy, the Hong "King" Kong Waffle, fried chicken & HK waffle, and specialty donuts (pineapple upside down cake and white rabbit candy from The Rolling Pin. Came out really fast!

Founder Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

11. Founder Restaurant & Bar

8.5
1282 Dundas Street West (Dundas Street West & Dovercourt Road), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Dufferin Grove · 13 tips and reviews

Afshin M.Afshin Mousavian: Fried chicken, pork belly skewer, and the BAO!

Karina K.Karina Karassev: Best cocktails in the city ! Don’t miss out on the green curry fried chicken

Verne H.Verne Ho: The cocktails are real deal and the food is unreal. Definitely get the falafel, bao, and fried chicken!

Emma's Country Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

12. Emma's Country Kitchen

8.2
810 St. Clair Ave. West (at Northcliffe Blvd.), Toronto, ON
Breakfast Spot · 40 tips and reviews

Frank C.Frank Caron: Absolutely delicious biscuits make this a great place for a late Sunday brunch that really hits the spot.

Mary D.Mary D: Great Biscuits! As for the breakfast...10$ for two eggs, two bacon pieces and some roasted potatoes. over charged considering I can a great breakfast for 5$with lot more eggs and bacon!

LorenzoLorenzo: Good coffee and the brekwich is amazing. Fresh baked biscuit, an egg, sausage and cheese of your choice. Get the granola parfait if you're seeking a light breakfast.

The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

13. The Dirty Bird Chicken + Waffles

7.6
79 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON
Comfort Food Restaurant · Kensington Market · 25 tips and reviews

Mariana V.Mariana Vasconcelos: 😊 chicken waffles! Totally worth it!!

K M.K M: Fresh fried chicken, treat yourself to their dessert as well.

Jonathan H.Jonathan H: Great fried chicken. Their POS kept going out and they wouldn't take orders... did they forget how to take cash and write orders by hand??

Beast Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

14. Beast Restaurant

8.4
96 Tecumseth St (at Michener Ct), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Tom E.Tom Emrich: Get the granola or biscuits and gravy for brunch. Amazing coffee! A must for brunch in King West.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Don't pass up the Beastwich, a towering monster of a sandwich featuring buttermilk biscuits, fried chicken, pimento cheese, and egg, and gravy. You won't regret it.

Jamie S.Jamie Sarner: Here again! Try the house pickles, the beef cheek, their biscuit sandwiches like the Bruce Leroy, and end it with the sticky toffee pudding. For a bigger meal, check out their whole animal dinners.

SCHOOL Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Southern Food in Toronto.

15. SCHOOL Restaurant

7.7
70 Fraser Ave. (at Liberty St.), Toronto, ON
Breakfast Spot · Liberty Village · 133 tips and reviews

Ayngelina B.Ayngelina Brogan: Try the Spiced Benni - Spiced Benni on a Cheddar Chive Biscuit with Back Bacon, Chipotle Hollandaise & Home Fries

Stephen E.Stephen Ebanks: The fried chicken and waffles are AWESOME!!! A MUST have!

deekaydeekay: The chicken and waffles were absolutely amazing! Can't go wrong by starting with the Chive biscuits.