Le Bon Ton.

51 Gipps St, Collingwood VIC 3066

A warm and inviting restaurant located just off the busy streets of Collingwood. Upon entering we were stunned by the decor of the restaurant. It had an old pub vibe to it with candles, dimly lit lights, a large bar in the centre with wooden tables and chairs spread throughout.

Chilli cheese fries: 7.8/10

I'm always a sucker for chilli cheese fries. This definitely is one of the better ones I've had. The chilli had a great spice to it and the chunky, thick consistency topped with the oozy cheese sauce - mmmmm. 

Crispy fried chicken: 6.5/10

They were definitely crispy but to be honest, just reminded me of crispy strips at KFC. Nothing special. The cracked pepper white gravy it was served with was interesting but lacked a bit of flavour. 

Mac and 3 Cheese: 5/10

Definitely not the best Mac and Cheese I've had. It was a bit dry but very cheesy which was good. Was just okay, I've had worse.

Onion rings: 6/10

Delicious and crispy with a soft and sweet onion interior however I doubt it was made in store. 

The smokers lot - Includes one of each of the smoked meats available.

Pulled Pork: 6.5/10

Can't say I'm a big fan of pulled pork but this was good. It had a lovely smokey, bbq flavour to it and wasn't dried out. 

Smoked Chicken: 7.5/10

Had a lovely smokey flavour to it, which I personally loved. The chicken also retained its moisture and was cooked very well.

Jalapeno and Cheddar Sausage: 8.2/10

This was my favourite item on the board. It was super cheesy and the sausage had a nice bite to it. The jalapenos gave it a lovely spicy kick as well. 

Brisket: 5.5/10

I'm a big fan of brisket but this one just didn't quite hit the spot. It came out a bit cold. The texture wasn't the melt-in-your-mouth texture you look for in a good brisket. The flavour was there though. Just needed to be more tender.

It was a good experience but the food wasn't mind-blowing. Just honest American BBQ. I'd definitely come back for the sausage and the chilli cheese fries but the rest of the items I wouldn't crave.