On what was perhaps the last beautiful weekend of the year, we ventured out for some outdoor BBQ at  @aylwin_bbq. We don’t know where to start telling you how amazing every part of this was.

We were immediately drawn to the large sign for the “famous” Aylwinator cheeseburger.  A thick, perfectly cooked patty that radiated juiciness, enveloped in fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and drizzled with a simple yet astonishingly delicious sauce. This burger was sublime.

To accompany our burgers, we ordered a side of Mac n’ cheese and we are at a loss for words. We can confidently say this is the best we have ever tasted—no exaggeration.  Thick, creamy shell noodles crowned with crispy breadcrumbs and green onions.

But it didn’t stop there. We followed that with a poutine worthy of our top 10 list. We loved everything about it, from the tangy gravy to the perfectly cut fries.

To wash it all down, a homemade lemonade & rye (at 11 am because we’re degenerates). It was refreshing and… very potent, 😅.

We’re not sure when or why key lime became associated with BBQ, but we are all for it. This super creamy, refreshing, tangy delight was a perfect farewell to the summer vibes.

We left with very… very full stomachs (totally worth the meat sweats), already planning our return to sample the new deli they’ve opened around the corner at the Atwater Market.

October 4th, 2025 – BBQ Quest stop 9, Poutine Quest stop 41, Burger Quest stop 58 – Aylwin BBQ
✨Overall Score 10/10✨
Ordered:
🍔: Le “Famous” Aylwinator Cheeseburger, Brisket Sandwich
🍟: Poutine
🧀: Mac n’ Cheese
🥤: Rye & Lemonade
🥧: Key Lime Pie

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