In the United States, particularly in the South, gas stations are more than just a spot to fuel up for the next leg of the trip. Food culture is attached to them in a way that’s rarely seen here, although if Judson and Greg Flom have their way, that won’t be the case for much longer.
As co-owners of Leslieville Pumps General Store & Kitchen, these brothers have teamed up to turn an old gas station on Queen Street East into a gathering spot for drivers and diners alike. Judson, who trained as a chef at George Brown College, wanted to make a different imprint on the city with his skills, and turned to his brother, Greg, as a supporter. “I was looking to open up my own restaurant and there were a couple different locations I was looking at, but nothing really seemed right to me,” explains Judson. “I ended up just getting our tire fixed next door because there’s a garage there, and they had sort of joked about me taking over the gas station and the Country Style that was in there. Of course, I didn’t take it very seriously.”
Judson may have initially brushed off the garage guys’ banter, but something kept gnawing at him. At home one night, looking online for recipes, he came across something called Oklahoma Joe’s, one of North America’s top-rated barbecues that happens to operate out of a gas station. The seeds for Leslieville Pumps were officially sown.
The Morning Classic
Fried egg, Seasoned Tomato, Aged Cheddar on a Toasted Golden Egg Bun
Healthy Morning
Perfect Egg Whites, Farmer’s Sprouts, Grilled Peppers, Homemade Avocado spread on Rustic Multigrain Bread
The BLT
Maple glazed smoked PEAMEAL bacon, Crispy lettuce, Fresh Tomato, Homemade mayo on a Toasted Golden Bun
The SUPER BLT
Maple glazed smoked PEAMEAL Bacon, Crispy Lettuce, Fresh Tomato, Homemade Mayo on Toasted Golden Bun, with a Fried Egg and Aged Cheddar.
Smoked Salmon Bagel
In-House CURED and Cold SMOKED B.C. Salmon with you choice of one of our Homemade Cream Cheese, Plain, Herb & Garlic, Chive or Dill & Capers on our daily fresh bagels, Plain, Sesame Seed, Everything, Cinnamon & Raisin, or a Cheddar Cheese bagel (50¢ extra) Topped with Capers & Onions
Baked Beans
Old Fashion slow cooked and SMOKED BBQ beans surrounded by our thick rich sweat heat sauce
Fried Pickles
4 Dill pickle spears coated in a crunchy PANKO seasoned batter and served with our sweet chipotle aioli
Corn Fritters
5 Crispy & Savoury Dough Balls with a fluffy center filled with fresh corn. It comes with a side of our Herbaceous creamy Louisiana style Creole sauce
Bacon Corn Fritters
The fritters are real Sothern classic side dish. It come with 5 Crispy Dough Balls with a fluffy center filled with fresh corn and infused with smoked bacon. It comes with a side of our Herbaceous creamy Louisiana style Creole sauce
Corn Bread Muffin
Made fresh daily with buttermilk, honey, sweet corn that is encrusted with smoked beef au jus. Savory not sweet.
Coleslaw
The pumps tangy coleslaw is dressed with our toasted mustard seed dressing; it is a hybrid of a creamy and vinaigrette style dressing.
BBQ Corn Salad
Farm Fresh corn grilled on the cob, charred red pepper, barley and onions dressed with a smoked honey vinaigrette
French Fries
Hand cut fries tossed with our signature garden fresh herbs (parsley & thyme) and salt medley (in the summer all herbs come from our roof top garden)
Our not-so-traditional take SOUTHERN BBQ
Southern Beef Brisket
Smoked Beef Brisket topped with Crispy sweet onions, Grainy Mustard and “THE PUMPS” own BBQ sauce. "The BEST Sandwich in the City"
The Pumps” Pulled Pork
Sweet and tender Slow & Low Smoked pork with “THE PUMPS” own BBQ sauce & Crunchy Coleslaw
Hickory Smoked Chicken
Hickory Wood smoked chicken with “THE PUMPS” own BBQ sauce, Seasoned Tomatoes, Peppery Arugula & our Sweet-Chili Aioli
Oak Smoked Turkey Club
Smoked turkey, House made Butcher Cut Bacon, Thyme Roasted Roma Tomatoes, Kale chips, Arugula and Topped with Basil Arugula Pesto Aioli.
The Veginator
Smoked Sweet Onion Medley, Roasted Red Peppers, Grilled Zucchini and Portobello Mushrooms with Avocado Sauce
Smoked Butter Chicken
With Sliced Royal Gala Apples, Peppery Arugula and Sweet Mango Chutney.
Made with Dark Rich Gravy and jus from the smoker, topped with squeaky premium Orange and White Ontario Cheese Curds.
Classic Poutine
LOADED POUTINE
with Pulled Pork
Loaded Poutine
with Beef Brisket
Loaded Poutie
with Beef Brisket Chili
Loaded Poutine
with Baked Beans
The Real Deal Caesar
Made with Crispy Romaine Lettuce, Crunchy Homemade Garlic and Herb Croutons, Shaved real certified Parmigiano Reggiano and a Side our Real Caesar Dressing ADD BACON : $2 ADD Smoked Chicken: $6
Seasonal Country Salad
A Mix of Arugula and Crispy Romaine lettuce topped with, Radishes, Ribbon Carrots, Fresh Sprouts, Julienne Sweet Peppers and Sliced Royal Gala Apples. Tarragon Vinaigrette dressing that is light on the palate with a bit of a zing.
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