10 Toronto restaurants with long lines worth the wait

Plenty of Toronto restaurants, bars and local fast food joints have long lineups. But only some of them are worth the wait. These ones all have a great vibe or crave-worthy food, but you'll just have to be patient before you can eat it.

Here are 10 Toronto restaurants with long lines that are worth the wait.

Adamson Barbecue
For great barbecue, look no further than this spot near Bayview and Leaside. It's not open on Sundays or Mondays, and you better head here early if you want to get food. It usually sells out before closing.

Bar Raval
Of course this tiny reservation-free room attracts a lineup. Not only is it gorgeous, it also provides shareable snacks, cocktails, cava and an awesome vibe on College Street. Its patio doesn't hurt either.

Bellwoods Brewery
Go to Bellwoods for the beer and stay for a few plates of food and the expansive patio, which is great for people watching. You might have to wait a bit to grab a bench, but you'll forget about the lineup once you're seated.

Emma's Country Kitchen
Even though this popular brunch spot moved into bigger digs, it still attracts a lineup on Saturdays and Sundays. And despite waiting for an hour to sit down (at the bar, nonetheless), my comfy, cozy recent meal was definitely worth the wait.

Get Well
Of course this is more of a bar than a restaurant, but you can always grab a slice of North of Brooklyn pizza as you sip on your pint of craft beer. This Dundas West spot often has a lineup snaking out the door on Fridays and Saturdays, and for good reason.

Lady Marmalade
Good luck getting into Lady Marmalade on a Saturday or Sunday morning. This Leslieville brunch spot has seriously good eggs Benny as well as a slew of other sweet and savoury dishes.

Pai
You'll usually have to wait to get into this Thai spot in the Entertainment District. Nuit Regular's Duncan Street eatery is popular amongst Torontonians and visiting celebrities alike.

PG Clucks
This pint-sized fried chicken shop attracts lineups for dishes like the jalapeno and honey sandwich served on honey crueller. The menu also includes a take on a Big Mac featuring fried chicken, cheese, pickles and secret sauce.

Pizzeria Libretto
The original Pizzeria Libretto on Ossington still manages to attract a lineup, even after all these years. Its thin-crust, Neapolitan pies are some of the best the city has to offer, hence the hordes of people waiting for them.

Seven Lives
One word: Gobernador. Be sure to get Seven Lives' signature taco when you visit, or pick a few tacos from the small menu. If with you're with a group, grab the poke to share - it comes with guac and a pile or tortilla chips.

What'd we miss? Let us know what you line up for in the comments.

Photo of Adamson Barbecue by Hector Vasquez.

by Amy Grief via blogTO