It’s not
until you visit Drums N Flats that you appreciate how their name is
impeccably chosen: the restaurant’s theme focuses on music (during weekends
they even feature live bands) and is known for their chicken wings. The concept
of drums and flats can apply to both items.
Almost
every table orders their chicken wings and it’s the first establishment I’ve
visited that provides a choice of drums, flats, or a mixture. Aside from a host
of seasoning options, if you like things really flavourful, for an extra $1 the
wings are double dipped – tossed in sauce, BBQed again to finish off the
cooking, and then tossed in another sauce to provide multiple flavour layers.
Having
had the wings delivered and at the restaurant they are definitely better in person.
For a single flavour the hot & honey ($14.99 for 1 pound) is a favourite,
while for double dipped I enjoy the Honey Boo Boo combination ($15.99 for 1
pound), which starts with the honey garlic and then finishes with a mango jerk.
While I
wouldn’t say these are the best chicken wings I’ve had in Toronto (I prefer
larger ones), they do have a nice crispy exterior, the inside is relatively
juicy, and the sauce is just enough without becoming too sticky. Plus, the
buttermilk dill dressing is really tasty and for an additional $1 the tossed
house side salad is great for balancing off the wing’s greasiness.
For a
more sinful side, get the beefsteak onion rings ($8.99). They are a nice thick
cut so you don’t feel like you’re just eating batter, and the coating is thick
enough for crunch but not overpowering. Plus, they are tasty enough by itself that
you don’t need any of the jerk mayonnaise.
If wings
aren’t your thing, their burgers are pretty good. The kid rock ($12.99) tastes
like a Big Mac (is it their secret special sauce?) crossed with a Whopper due
to the lettuce, cheese, and pickles fixings. Personally, I’d order the Big Mick
instead as the single patty is pretty thin so a double patty would hold up
better against the soft bun.
During
the summer their patio adjoining the bar is a great place to hang out. In the
winter, it’s closed off with wood panelled walls to make the space resemble a
retro basement … it’s cheeky and homey feeling, which matches Drums N Flats laid
back vibe. It’s a bar that has a real neighbourhood feel: a place where people
can chill, listen to music, and munch on tasty wings.
How To Find Them
Location: Toronto, Canada
Address: 1980 Avenue Road
Address: 1980 Avenue Road
Website: http://www.drumsnflats.com/
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Gastro World's Grading System
- Anything under 5 - I really disliked and will never go back
- 6 - decent restaurant but I likely won't return
- 7 - decent restaurant and I will likely return
- 8 - great restaurant that I'd be happy to recommend
- 9 - fantastic restaurant that I would love to visit regularly and highly recommend
- 10 - absolute perfection!
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