Looking to add a little sizzle to your summer? Stop coveting your neighbour’s grill and check out these barbecue shops in and around Toronto where you’ll find a wide variety of barbecues and smokers that’ll get you cooking in no time.
This North York barbecue centre is open year round and is a one-stop shop for backyard grilling enthusiasts. You’ll find tons of barbecuing equipment and accessories from big-name brands like Weber, Lynx, Broil King, Sedona, Perlick and Big Green Egg on display at the multi-level showroom. Be sure to visit the on-site flavour room to shop for unique seasonings and rubs that’ll take your grilling to the next level.
Whether you’re a king of the grill or a total barbecue novice, this North York specialty store has everything you need to master the art of outdoor cooking. Shoppers will find an unrivaled selection of new and like-new equipment, including freestanding gas, propane and charcoal barbecues, electric and portable barbecues, infrared grills from TEC, and custom built-in units for backyard kitchens. Sobie’s also rents and sells commercial-grade grills and offers repair and cleaning services for those who don’t fancy scrubbing away a summer’s worth of grease.
This sprawling barbecue showroom is definitely worth the drive to Oakville. Passionate staff know their stuff when it comes to outdoor cooking and will help you select a unit that’s right for you — whether you’re looking for a freestanding gas, charcoal or electric grill, a pizza oven, or a custom built-in outdoor kitchen. The comprehensive shop also stocks a number of barbecue parts (igniters, grills, burners) and cooking and cleaning accessories like thermometers, basting brushes and pizza stones. Shop around beforehand and Barbecues Galore will price-match any advertised BBQ from a competitor.
In business for over 30 years, this 50,000-square-foot showroom has over 160 makes and models on display at a range of price points to suit your budget. You’ll find classic backyard barbecues and smokers alongside a unique selection of specialty cooking equipment, including pig rotisseries, pellet grills and Speducci barbecues designed to cook mini kabob skewers. The dedicated charcoal showroom carries over 10 brands of premium hardwood charcoal from around the world — with different blends offering unique profiles to enhance the flavour of your meat.
Cleaning your barbecue at the end (or beginning) of the season is a dirty job that’s definitely best left to professionals. This mobile cleaning crew uses a tough-yet-environmentally friendly Bio-Safe scrubbing method (or a special Kosher cleaning if preferred) to remove up to 95 per cent of grease and carbon from your grill. These savvy specialists also offer assembly and connection services and parts installation. And if you’re looking to rent a barbecue for a backyard party or picnic, the barbecue guys can hook you up with a portable unit from Crown Verity Grills to rent for the day.
If you’re looking to replace a faulty part or upgrade to a new barbecue, check out this appliance shop with locations in west Toronto and Scarborough. Knowledgeable staff are total pros when it comes to barbecues and will help you track down the part you need to put the sizzle back in your grill. The store also sells freestanding barbecues from a selection of brands, portable grills to take on the road, sauces and seasonings, heat shields, grease trays, knobs, cedar planks, grill cleaners and much more.
Owner Joshua Malcolm is a second-generation barbecue and hearth specialist who operates four stores around the GTA, including one location on Queen East in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood. The fire-focused shop carries propane and natural gas grills, charcoal barbecues, pellet barbecues and smokers. If you’re hoping to extend barbecue season into the colder months, the specialty shop also carries outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and patio heaters that’ll keep you cooking outdoors all winter long.