“I’m not one to usually write reviews but I just had to after my order tonight. I ordered a hand tossed pepperoni pizza, BBQ traditional wings, and cinnamon sticks. There was a very small mix up that was resolved easily but I just have to brag about how above and beyond they went to make things right and to make sure I was happy. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had a business go as far as they did to make things right. On top of phenomenal customer service anything I have ordered from them this time or in the past has been very good. Their wings are absolutely bomb! In my opinion some of the very best wings around. The cinnamon sticks were awesome. I think I might order extra icing with them next time just because I love a lot of icing but they were by no means skimpy on the icing as they came. Any of their pizzas I have had have been extremely good, made with good quality ingredients! The only thing that I think they could maybe improve on is on the hand tossed pizzas (I haven’t tried the thin crust) they could use to maybe cook just a little bit longer but they aren’t doughy or anything I would just prefer them a little bit crispier. As I said I highly recommend Newby’s! They have incredible customer service and delicious food!“
“My son goes to school in Carbondale and on a recent visit, he suggested we head over to Murphysboro to this restaurant since he had heard good things about it. WOW! Whatever he heard, it did not do justice to how good the 17th Street BBQ is!We started with an order of chicken wings that were initially smoked, then grilled and finished with a hot sauce. No wonder they received an award from Food and Wine Magazine. I love my wings and these were among the best I've ever had.My son had a pulled pork sandwich for dinner that he said was nice and smoky. I had a half rack of baby back ribs that had a great dry rub (I bought a bottle after dinner to take home) that had a nice outer chew and delicious, moist smoky meat. Sides were great mac and cheese and yummy pit beans.As if the great good wasn't enough, the background music track was about as good as I can remember at any restaurant I have ever been in. But then I'm a baby boomer who lived on the Allman Brothers, Clapton, the Dead, etc. So if you like that sort of thing, you, like me, will be in music heaven. Honestly this is among the best BBQ places I've been to and I can't wait to go back to Carbondale to visit my son just to head back to 17th Street - oh yeah, I guess I'll be happy to see my son, too :-)“
“I really like their sweet potato fries. The bbq sandwiches were better imo before they switched to the toasted bread. I preferred the buns. Could they not have a option you could choose for yourself? I love the bbq sauces you choose for yourself on the tables. The service needs some work as all the times I've visited they have been lacking. Either they are under staffed or the staff is goofing off. Either way it affects business in a bad way.“
“I have smoked hundreds of #s of pork shoulder and eaten my weight in it as well traveling on business. 17th Street pulled pork sandwich today was as good as any I have ever had. Perfectly moist and smokey, the bun was fresh with a generous portion of pork.The ribs have the perfect smoke with the expert tug off the bone texture.The brisket, cut from the flat, is moist, tender, smokey, excellent work!!I'm a fan of fried pickle spears over chips due to the high pickle to batter ratio. These pickle chips have a high pickle to batter ratio so they pass.Speaking of eating my weight on something, their bread pudding is the best! Even the sauce is perfect. The bread pudding is so good, I would drive here just for dessert!!Nachos also great, not mind blowing but still excellent.We tried all the sauces and all are worth taking home, which we did.I am so pleased to see 17th Street is still working at Championship level. Strong work, we'll be back!!“
“We were staying in Murphysboro to help our son move into SIU and found this place on Yelp. We weren't sure about going because of some of the previous reviews, but we went for it. We are extremely glad that we did! The vibe and quality of the food was outstanding. We had the all-you-can-eat fish fry and the smoked chicken. Definitely get side of the broccoli salad and the potato salad. Fantastic! For our appetizer we got onion rings. Some of the best we've ever had. If you're looking for an authentic BBQ/country restaurant where the people are relaxed and down to earth, Mase's is the place for you. We can't wait to come back!“