I was super excited to find out that there’s a BBQ spot in Monument but I’m very disappointed after trying the food the first time. First of all, it’s pricy. Second, the brisket was extremely dry. Impossible to eat without a LOT of sauce. Not sure if this was the case because we went on a weekday but I believe the food should always be consistent. We got two sandwiches and half a pound of burnt ends. The only reason I gave two starts is because the sandwiches were a decent size. Burnt ends, however, are not burnt ends at all. It felt like and tasted like boiled meat covered in sauce. I didn’t see a single piece that was “burnt”. The meat was tough, dry and overall not worth the price at all. Hope they change their recipe or something but until then we will not be back.
Paul P
Great BBQ. Lots of sauces to try. Huge portions. I tried the sweet potato fries, coleslaw, fried okra, pulled pork, burnt ends. I did not like the coleslaw- has a spice added to it. The burnt ends could have had a little more ‘burnt’ on them. Pulled pork was nice and moist. Might be the best sweet potato fries we have had so far. We ate between lunch and dinner and service was fast, food served hot and fresh. I tried every sauce and mustard and it was all good. Priced as expected.
Valerie Cookie Jackson
We’re here visiting our son and were at a store near by and smelled the BBQ, so I popped in and asked for a menu! My husband came in today and got some BBQ and we were disappointed with the food. My sweet potato fries were burnt, the loaded mashed potatoes didn’t have much flavor, the burnt ends weren’t very good, the Texas toast wasn’t Texas toast, it was just a piece of bread thrown on the flat top, the bun was just a piece of cold bread, the brisket and ribs were the only thing decent!!!
Norm Ramer
While on a work trip in Larkspur Co, we were recommended this restaurant an as a BBQ guy myself we wanted to try it out! It was awesome, clean an great service! We had it the second time while there! Highly recommended!
Brian D
Still like this place, the BBQ is good, could spruce the place up a bit but I like it.
Jason Sherman
Granted, it has been quite a while since I have been to either location… but I was driving by, and remembered I’d been meaning to review.
The food is actually pretty decent, some of the time. About even odds as to it being delicious or dry or so fatty you have to spit almost every bite out.
The real reason I post this review is that both locations have had tip jars out with signage along the lines of “Cash tips strongly preferred.
As this is usually a red flag, I had asked the employees about it about a half-dozen times over a few months. The reply was always that “the owner keeps all the credit card tips”.
Now, I don’t know if this is true, or if the employees just do this to avoid paying taxes. I had inquired via their Facebook page and messages several times, and never got an answer.
Anyway, be advised if you go, and ask for yourself.
TIM Sheeks
Get the turkey you won’t regret it
Mike Mendes
This is really a combination review of a pickup order and another sit down, and an overall 4.5 stars. Our PU order was not amazing. The fried okra were soggy, but probably a result of the 10 minute ride home. Meats were mostly pretty good except the burnt ends which were not burnt at all, but very fatty.
When we went to sit down, everything was much better. I once again had the okra, and it was crispy and fresh. I also had the brisket and hot Polish sausage. Brisket was super tender and full of smoky flavor, with that perfect "pull" you look for in properly cooked meat. The Polish had a nice kick to it, and was quality.
My guests got the pulled pork and it was incredibly tender. Some of it was very juicy, other parts were a bit drier, but overall, very tasty. Potato salad and coleslaw both got thumbs up. One guest also had the burnt ends, and this time they were properly done - nicely charred and a lovely texture and flavor.
The atmoshpere is a bit dark, being in the back of a strip mall, and it's in need of a good clean and some refreshing. I think many restaurants don't think their guests don't look up - we do! Clean your ventilation ducts, and replace ceiling tiles!
Value - this is pretty good value for BBQ, which can get very pricey. We were under $50 for 3 with sodas and tax, no tip. That is not bad these days, especially given the quality. We'll be back.
1. The brisket was horribly dry 2. The 1/2 rack of ribs were so small and also somewhat dry...but in all fairness they didn't say beef ribs so I'll assume we are talking about ribs from a smaller mamal. 3. The macaroni and cheese was $7.50 ....simply outrageous 4. The coleslaw was rather spicy 5. The 2 rolls they included were small and frankly looked like they came in a package of generic rolls.
I picked the food up and a good indication of the quality was the fact that no one was in the restaurant at 5:30 on a Friday...No One.
The other surprise was that most of the food was luke warm or cold.
The only positive was that the okra was pretty decent.
Live and learn I guess... but I will never patronize this establishment again.
Total for this experience $49.00
Sarah Leamon
Stopped here to eat the other day and was surprised about how good it was! We came in the afternoon around 2pm, so it wasn't busy at all. The girl who took our order was really nice. I got the brisket sandwich and cole slaw and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich and baked beans. We got mac and cheese and small fries to share and for our toddler. All the sides are really good, although the cole slaw taste like they put a lot of pepper in it. That caught me of guard. The sandwiches were both really good, but my only complaint was my brisket wasn't hot or even warm. It still tasted good though. Overall, we'd definitely go back if we're out that way.
Extremely surprised. FOOD well prepared, tasty and plenty of it. Great value. We will be back. Highly recommend. Location in Momument a bit hidden but people were nice and attentive.
Had lunch there today and it was fantastic! The pulled pork was terrific and the brisket was phenomenal. All the folks were friendly and attentive.
Michael Patterson
Best tasting BBQ in the area. Real smoked meat. Friendly people and easy going cafe style restaurant. Sides are very good if you eat at the restaurant - like anywhere, if you take it home or have it delivered, the sides always get cold and are not as good.
I was super excited to find out that there’s a BBQ spot in Monument but I’m very disappointed after trying the food the first time. First of all, it’s pricy. Second, the brisket was extremely dry. Impossible to eat without a LOT of sauce. Not sure if this was the case because we went on a weekday but I believe the food should always be consistent. We got two sandwiches and half a pound of burnt ends. The only reason I gave two starts is because the sandwiches were a decent size. Burnt ends, however, are not burnt ends at all. It felt like and tasted like boiled meat covered in sauce. I didn’t see a single piece that was “burnt”. The meat was tough, dry and overall not worth the price at all. Hope they change their recipe or something but until then we will not be back.
Great BBQ. Lots of sauces to try. Huge portions. I tried the sweet potato fries, coleslaw, fried okra, pulled pork, burnt ends. I did not like the coleslaw- has a spice added to it. The burnt ends could have had a little more ‘burnt’ on them. Pulled pork was nice and moist. Might be the best sweet potato fries we have had so far. We ate between lunch and dinner and service was fast, food served hot and fresh. I tried every sauce and mustard and it was all good. Priced as expected.
We’re here visiting our son and were at a store near by and smelled the BBQ, so I popped in and asked for a menu! My husband came in today and got some BBQ and we were disappointed with the food. My sweet potato fries were burnt, the loaded mashed potatoes didn’t have much flavor, the burnt ends weren’t very good, the Texas toast wasn’t Texas toast, it was just a piece of bread thrown on the flat top, the bun was just a piece of cold bread, the brisket and ribs were the only thing decent!!!
While on a work trip in Larkspur Co, we were recommended this restaurant an as a BBQ guy myself we wanted to try it out! It was awesome, clean an great service! We had it the second time while there! Highly recommended!
Still like this place, the BBQ is good, could spruce the place up a bit but I like it.
Granted, it has been quite a while since I have been to either location… but I was driving by, and remembered I’d been meaning to review.
The food is actually pretty decent, some of the time. About even odds as to it being delicious or dry or so fatty you have to spit almost every bite out.
The real reason I post this review is that both locations have had tip jars out with signage along the lines of “Cash tips strongly preferred.
As this is usually a red flag, I had asked the employees about it about a half-dozen times over a few months. The reply was always that “the owner keeps all the credit card tips”.
Now, I don’t know if this is true, or if the employees just do this to avoid paying taxes. I had inquired via their Facebook page and messages several times, and never got an answer.
Anyway, be advised if you go, and ask for yourself.
Get the turkey you won’t regret it
This is really a combination review of a pickup order and another sit down, and an overall 4.5 stars. Our PU order was not amazing. The fried okra were soggy, but probably a result of the 10 minute ride home. Meats were mostly pretty good except the burnt ends which were not burnt at all, but very fatty.
When we went to sit down, everything was much better. I once again had the okra, and it was crispy and fresh. I also had the brisket and hot Polish sausage. Brisket was super tender and full of smoky flavor, with that perfect "pull" you look for in properly cooked meat. The Polish had a nice kick to it, and was quality.
My guests got the pulled pork and it was incredibly tender. Some of it was very juicy, other parts were a bit drier, but overall, very tasty. Potato salad and coleslaw both got thumbs up. One guest also had the burnt ends, and this time they were properly done - nicely charred and a lovely texture and flavor.
The atmoshpere is a bit dark, being in the back of a strip mall, and it's in need of a good clean and some refreshing. I think many restaurants don't think their guests don't look up - we do! Clean your ventilation ducts, and replace ceiling tiles!
Value - this is pretty good value for BBQ, which can get very pricey. We were under $50 for 3 with sodas and tax, no tip. That is not bad these days, especially given the quality. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Southern Fried Okra, Sausage, Pulled Pork, Brisket, Potato Salad
Where to begin...
1. The brisket was horribly dry
2. The 1/2 rack of ribs were so small and also somewhat dry...but in all fairness they didn't say beef ribs so I'll assume we are talking about ribs from a smaller mamal.
3. The macaroni and cheese was $7.50 ....simply outrageous
4. The coleslaw was rather spicy
5. The 2 rolls they included were small and frankly looked like they came in a package of generic rolls.
I picked the food up and a good indication of the quality was the fact that no one was in the restaurant at 5:30 on a Friday...No One.
The other surprise was that most of the food was luke warm or cold.
The only positive was that the okra was pretty decent.
Live and learn I guess... but I will never patronize this establishment again.
Total for this experience $49.00
Stopped here to eat the other day and was surprised about how good it was! We came in the afternoon around 2pm, so it wasn't busy at all. The girl who took our order was really nice. I got the brisket sandwich and cole slaw and my husband got the pulled pork sandwich and baked beans. We got mac and cheese and small fries to share and for our toddler. All the sides are really good, although the cole slaw taste like they put a lot of pepper in it. That caught me of guard. The sandwiches were both really good, but my only complaint was my brisket wasn't hot or even warm. It still tasted good though. Overall, we'd definitely go back if we're out that way.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Extremely surprised. FOOD well prepared, tasty and plenty of it. Great value. We will be back. Highly recommend. Location in Momument a bit hidden but people were nice and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Southern Fried Okra, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw
Best BBQ I have had in years!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Baked Beans
Had lunch there today and it was fantastic! The pulled pork was terrific and the brisket was phenomenal. All the folks were friendly and attentive.
Best tasting BBQ in the area. Real smoked meat. Friendly people and easy going cafe style restaurant.
Sides are very good if you eat at the restaurant - like anywhere, if you take it home or have it delivered, the sides always get cold and are not as good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Sandwich Combo, Rack Ribs, Twice Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends, Pulled Pork, 2 Meat Plate, Baked Beans
Food is always old and cold. Got a few door dashes from here. Always something wrong with it. Go to the one off north gate. Far better
Food: 1
Service: 3
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