Are you looking for good, down home BBQ in Grand Rapids, then Slows BBQ is the place! We enjoyed the Brisket, Chicken Wings, and Apple Glazed Chicken. The wings are the bomb! Brisket is soft and moist.Definitely worth the walk and the service was fast.
Thad Cooper
Have to say I was questioning the location with all the homeless around just down the street but didn't think about it again once walking in. It was very clean and bright and nothing felt unsafe.The food was exceptional, and the bartender was great. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends!
Gary Bagnull
Plenty of variety for our diverse moods. Wife went with "Mac & cheese with apple chicken", daughter grabbed "The Reason" (a pulled-pork sandwich) w/ waffle fries, and I had "The Big 3" (brisket, pulled pork, & apple chicken), as well as a side of cornbread, & shared a pint of "peanutbutter & Cracker Jack stout" from the local Mitten Brewery.
Bri Knoll
I wish i could give them 10 stars. I'm a supervisor at a factory here in grand rapids. My managers gave me the option to plan the retirement party for an employee that had been with the company for over 30 years. I wanted to make it special, so i asked him what he'd like to have catered. He said BBQ. I've been to a lot of BBQ places in Grand Rapids and i didn't think there was anywhere that would hit the mark. Then i stumbled across Slows looking through google. It had been a couple years since I'd had it last but i remembered liking it. I rolled the dice and did NOT regret it. The food was so good it was dead silent in a room of 30-40 people while everyone was eating. I got a lot of praise for my choice but the praise should go to Slows Bar BQ. Thank you guys. I cannot thank you enough. He was a great man that deserved a great retirement party and you guys helped make that happen. Thank you again.
rhetzel2798
Stopped in for some ribs as Slow's is supposedly highly rated. Not sure why. My ribs were totally dried out and quite bland. I skipped going to City BBQ just to try Slows. Wrong choice, say what you will about City BBQ, but it is always consistent and they have the better St Louis style ribs and not baby back ribs. Also, nothing comes as a side. I won't be back. I'll do Slows a favor and not post any oics of my ribs. On the bright side, the bartender was great and had excellent service.
Brian Christoffersen
Easily the best bbq on the west side of the state, if not entire state. An excellent selection of meats and sides that are smoked/cooked to perfection. Pair that with their amazing sauces and you've got one hell of a meal and full belly.
Stephanie Gore
My husband and I decided to stop by here on our way up to Northern Michigan. This place was great! Definitely some of the best BBQ we've had. I had the El Guapo grilled cheese that was ridiculously delicious! My hubby got the famous sandwich and he said it was definitely worth it! We went on a slow day/time and had no issues. Service was good and fast.
Sally1382
This restaurant really surprised me in so many ways. I'm used to BBQ restaurants having a very limited menu--ribs, piles of smoked meat, a couple of sandwiches. Slow's really goes beyond that--I had a birria brisket burrito, which was incredible. My husband's ribs were delicious. I was also surprised by the drink menu, as both the negroni and Boulevardier were there. These are drinks I usually have to explain to bartenders, so I was fairly excited. The best part, though? After dinner, my husband and I were waiting for our ride share vehicle and were approached by an unhoused gentleman. I asked if he was hungry and he admitted that he was. I was able to place a pick-up order online through Slow's, and later called them to let them know that someone else would be picking it up and provided a description. I was a bit worried that there might be an issue, as not all businesses are welcoming to the unhoused population. Not only were they accepting of this person, but they thanked me for clarifying everything for them so there was no confusion. I would most definitely return here and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys good BBQ!
Adam G
Prices go up, sizes go down. 7$ chili and $2 stale corn bread.Doesn't feel worth it anymore.
L ML.A
The food was good. Good size portions. Side dishes do not come with the meal, so you will need to order them separately but they are big enough that you can share them. No need to dress up to eat here. Very
After the looooooong walk to the market my girl and I needed some liquid refreshment. We settled up to the bar where Ethan gave us wonderful service. He had waters and menus to us right away and when we mentioned we were looking for gluten free drinks, he let us know that he had a cider on tap called Blake's Peach Party. You can't pass that up! We grabbed two of those and they were yummy. While we enjoyed our drinks we also got to enjoy some interesting people watching as there seem to be quite few interesting characters walking by on the street. Highly recommend this spot!
Justin Bohnett
I lived in TX for two years, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to BBQ. Slow's does not disappoint. The portions are huge, and the meat just falls apart in your mouth. The staff are super attentive and very polite. Five stars.
Amelia Cross
I. am. in. absolute. shock.Best bbq i have ever tasted in my life. They have all the different bbq sauces in squeeze bottles on the table so you can use as much bbq as u want & trust me ur not gonna stop putting more and more on everything. If you go to GR and arnt from around here THIS IS A ABSOLUTE MUST. their sides are to die for, i highly highly suggest the brisket, (falls right off) with mac and cheese, corn bread, black beans, and the potato salad. I thought it was going to be in the actual market but nope it has its own whole space. Also their drinks are 10/10. Also another awesome thing is u can order this on grub hub. Well i’m definitely going again tonight.
Tiffany Tate
That was expensive and disappointing. I ordered wings, burnt ends, macaroni and cheese and a cornbread. The cornbread was tiny but fine. The macaroni and cheese was fine. (NOTE: I ordered through Doordash and it took a while to reach me. It might have been better when hot.) The wings were fine and had a decent amount. However, the reason for the 2 stars was the Burnt Ends. They should have been from the brisket point and been a little crispy on the outside but fatty and moist on the inside. They were so burnt almost broke a tooth. The sauce they were tossed in was intended to be camouflage how overcooked they were. It didn't work. There was no fat at all, which explains why it completely dried out. Burnt Ends are not easy and a lot of places don't offer them. When they are offered, they command a higher price point as well. So the Burnt Ends were the most expensive thing I ordered and inedible. This is the first and last time I go here.
Mrs. Michelle Bowen
We've been to Slows in Detroit and GR. Both experiences proved to have fantastic service. Our servers have always been friendly and attentive. What I love most about Slows are their gluten-free options, clearly marked on their menus and now the GR location serves local GF beer! The brisket in Detroit was much more tender and juicy than that of GR, but both did well with their waffle fries ?. I also thought the GR ladies room wall of pennies was pretty cool!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options marked on their menu ❤️
Are you looking for good, down home BBQ in Grand Rapids, then Slows BBQ is the place! We enjoyed the Brisket, Chicken Wings, and Apple Glazed Chicken. The wings are the bomb! Brisket is soft and moist.Definitely worth the walk and the service was fast.
Have to say I was questioning the location with all the homeless around just down the street but didn't think about it again once walking in. It was very clean and bright and nothing felt unsafe.The food was exceptional, and the bartender was great. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends!
Plenty of variety for our diverse moods. Wife went with "Mac & cheese with apple chicken", daughter grabbed "The Reason" (a pulled-pork sandwich) w/ waffle fries, and I had "The Big 3" (brisket, pulled pork, & apple chicken), as well as a side of cornbread, & shared a pint of "peanutbutter & Cracker Jack stout" from the local Mitten Brewery.
I wish i could give them 10 stars. I'm a supervisor at a factory here in grand rapids. My managers gave me the option to plan the retirement party for an employee that had been with the company for over 30 years. I wanted to make it special, so i asked him what he'd like to have catered. He said BBQ. I've been to a lot of BBQ places in Grand Rapids and i didn't think there was anywhere that would hit the mark. Then i stumbled across Slows looking through google. It had been a couple years since I'd had it last but i remembered liking it. I rolled the dice and did NOT regret it. The food was so good it was dead silent in a room of 30-40 people while everyone was eating. I got a lot of praise for my choice but the praise should go to Slows Bar BQ. Thank you guys. I cannot thank you enough. He was a great man that deserved a great retirement party and you guys helped make that happen. Thank you again.
Stopped in for some ribs as Slow's is supposedly highly rated. Not sure why. My ribs were totally dried out and quite bland. I skipped going to City BBQ just to try Slows. Wrong choice, say what you will about City BBQ, but it is always consistent and they have the better St Louis style ribs and not baby back ribs. Also, nothing comes as a side. I won't be back. I'll do Slows a favor and not post any oics of my ribs. On the bright side, the bartender was great and had excellent service.
Easily the best bbq on the west side of the state, if not entire state. An excellent selection of meats and sides that are smoked/cooked to perfection. Pair that with their amazing sauces and you've got one hell of a meal and full belly.
My husband and I decided to stop by here on our way up to Northern Michigan. This place was great! Definitely some of the best BBQ we've had. I had the El Guapo grilled cheese that was ridiculously delicious! My hubby got the famous sandwich and he said it was definitely worth it! We went on a slow day/time and had no issues. Service was good and fast.
This restaurant really surprised me in so many ways. I'm used to BBQ restaurants having a very limited menu--ribs, piles of smoked meat, a couple of sandwiches. Slow's really goes beyond that--I had a birria brisket burrito, which was incredible. My husband's ribs were delicious. I was also surprised by the drink menu, as both the negroni and Boulevardier were there. These are drinks I usually have to explain to bartenders, so I was fairly excited. The best part, though? After dinner, my husband and I were waiting for our ride share vehicle and were approached by an unhoused gentleman. I asked if he was hungry and he admitted that he was. I was able to place a pick-up order online through Slow's, and later called them to let them know that someone else would be picking it up and provided a description. I was a bit worried that there might be an issue, as not all businesses are welcoming to the unhoused population. Not only were they accepting of this person, but they thanked me for clarifying everything for them so there was no confusion. I would most definitely return here and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys good BBQ!
Prices go up, sizes go down. 7$ chili and $2 stale corn bread.Doesn't feel worth it anymore.
The food was good. Good size portions. Side dishes do not come with the meal, so you will need to order them separately but they are big enough that you can share them. No need to dress up to eat here. Very
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After the looooooong walk to the market my girl and I needed some liquid refreshment. We settled up to the bar where Ethan gave us wonderful service. He had waters and menus to us right away and when we mentioned we were looking for gluten free drinks, he let us know that he had a cider on tap called Blake's Peach Party. You can't pass that up! We grabbed two of those and they were yummy. While we enjoyed our drinks we also got to enjoy some interesting people watching as there seem to be quite few interesting characters walking by on the street. Highly recommend this spot!
I lived in TX for two years, so I'm pretty picky when it comes to BBQ. Slow's does not disappoint. The portions are huge, and the meat just falls apart in your mouth. The staff are super attentive and very polite. Five stars.
I. am. in. absolute. shock.Best bbq i have ever tasted in my life. They have all the different bbq sauces in squeeze bottles on the table so you can use as much bbq as u want & trust me ur not gonna stop putting more and more on everything. If you go to GR and arnt from around here THIS IS A ABSOLUTE MUST. their sides are to die for, i highly highly suggest the brisket, (falls right off) with mac and cheese, corn bread, black beans, and the potato salad. I thought it was going to be in the actual market but nope it has its own whole space. Also their drinks are 10/10. Also another awesome thing is u can order this on grub hub. Well i’m definitely going again tonight.
That was expensive and disappointing. I ordered wings, burnt ends, macaroni and cheese and a cornbread. The cornbread was tiny but fine. The macaroni and cheese was fine. (NOTE: I ordered through Doordash and it took a while to reach me. It might have been better when hot.) The wings were fine and had a decent amount. However, the reason for the 2 stars was the Burnt Ends. They should have been from the brisket point and been a little crispy on the outside but fatty and moist on the inside. They were so burnt almost broke a tooth. The sauce they were tossed in was intended to be camouflage how overcooked they were. It didn't work. There was no fat at all, which explains why it completely dried out. Burnt Ends are not easy and a lot of places don't offer them. When they are offered, they command a higher price point as well. So the Burnt Ends were the most expensive thing I ordered and inedible. This is the first and last time I go here.
We've been to Slows in Detroit and GR. Both experiences proved to have fantastic service. Our servers have always been friendly and attentive. What I love most about Slows are their gluten-free options, clearly marked on their menus and now the GR location serves local GF beer! The brisket in Detroit was much more tender and juicy than that of GR, but both did well with their waffle fries ?. I also thought the GR ladies room wall of pennies was pretty cool!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free options marked on their menu ❤️